Lamorinda Republican Women Federation September Meeting
Catharine Baker the 16th Assembly District Representative, is the LRWF Monthly Speaker on Thursday September 27 at 11:30. She is a Republican Assembly person serving since 2014 for the Lamorinda and Tri-Valley areas. This talk will be highly informative and offers a chance to hear about the changing dynamics of the Golden State’s politics first hand. The meeting will take place at the Orinda Country Club. Please contact Edith Hite at 925-937-7112 to make a reservation For more information regarding this event www.lamorindarepublicanwomen.org or
https://www.facebook.com/Lamorinda-Republican-Women-Federated-136134033113066/
When:Thursday, September 27, 2018 11:30 AM thru 01:30 PM
Where:The meeting is held at the Orinda Contry Club 315 Camino Sobrante, Orinda
Young Professionals Mix & Mingle at Batch & Brine
Meet other like minded young professionals! Join the Young Professionals at a wonderful new restaurant which has an amazing atmosphere along with excellent staff. Bring a friend or co-worker.
https://www.meetup.com/Young-Professionals-Group-Lafayette-CA/
When:Thursday, September 27, 2018 5:30 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:Batch and Brine, 3602 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
www.batchandbrine.com
Lafayette Youth Commission presents Movie Night in the Plaza
Sponsored by the Lafayette Youth Commission and in partnership with the City of Lafayette, we will be showing Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (circa 1971 - Rated G). It is a FREE event, but donations are greatly appreciated! All donations will be used for youth commission supported causes and events! Grab something to eat and bring a seat! Food and beverage available at surrounding restaurants including picnic service from Sideboard!
When:Friday, September 28, 2018 7:15 PM thru 09:00 PM
Where:Come out to Lafayette Plaza Park on September 28th at 7:15pm for a Movie in the Plaza!
Movie In The Plaza
Come out to Lafayette Plaza Park on September 28 at 7:15pm for a Movie in the Plaza! Sponsored by the Lafayette Youth Commission and in partnership, we will be showing Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (circa 1971 - Rated G). It is a FREE event, but donations are greatly appreciated! All donations will be used for youth commission supported causes and events! Grab something to eat and bring a seat! Food and beverage available at surrounding restaurants including picnic service from Sideboard!
When:Friday, September 28, 2018 7:15 PM thru 09:30 PM
Where:Lafayette Plaza Park
"Pop, Rock & Shuck It"!
Saturday, September 29, 1:00-2:30pm, Yankee Pier
Join us on the patio for three sparkling wines by Gloria Ferrer and a delicious bar of raw oysters! Click here or call 925.283.4100 to reserve your spot now! $25 per person* (tax + gratuity included) *Note: This event is 21+ with a valid ID. Please enjoy responsibly.
When:Saturday, September 29, 2018 1:00 PM thru 02:03 PM
ROCK for SHELTER
September 30, 12pm–8pm, Vinnie’s Bar & Grill, Concord
You're invited to SHELTER, Inc.'s Rock For SHELTER friend-raiser event! This event will be held in the heart of Concord, California at Vinnie's Bar and Grill. There will be live music, food and positive vibes! SHELTER, Inc. believes in building relationships in the community so come rock out, have fun, dance and enjoy delicious food for a great cause, ending homelessness one family at a time.
Tickets are $20 and can be bought now at https://shelterinc.networkforgood.com/events/8648-rock-for-shelter. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $20 that includes a barbeque dinner.
When:Sunday, September 30, 2018 12:00 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:Vinnie’s Bar & Grill, Concord
Ribbon Cutting at Radiance Family Wellness
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Radiance Family Wellness, 914 Dewing Ave., Lafayette.
This event is free, but registration is requested.
When:Thursday, October 4, 2018 5:30 PM thru 06:00 PM
Lafayette Citywide Garage Sale
It’s Lafayette’s first citywide garage sale, Saturday, Oct 6, 2018, all day, everywhere. Here’s how it works: If you're a seller, register the address of your garage sale online or by calling (925) 671-5813. Deadline to register online is Friday, October 5. To receive a lawn sign, you must register by Monday, October 1. A lawn sign will be brought to you by our sponsoring business. If you register after Monday, you may not receive a lawn sign. You may wish to advertise with additional street signs (not in public rights of way) and advertise online or in newspapers. Please take all signs down after your sale. Donate leftover items to our local thrift stores. Now, if you’re a buyer, you can browse the ads to find households taking part in the citywide garage sale. Start early but not before listed times. Experienced shoppers come early to find the best buys. Bring a reusable bag or a cart, which will allow you to carry heavier items more easily and to protect fragile objects. Everything you want to know is here. Have fun and clean out your junk!
When:Saturday, October 6, 2018 7:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Lafayette Suburban Junior Women’s Club Rummage Sale
Saturday, October 6, 8am-2pm, Early Bird Entrance from 7am-8am ($5/person),
Please join us on Saturday October 6 for our annual Rummage Sale to raise money for our wonderful beneficiaries. The sale items include Clothing (including a high-end boutique section), Accessories (Shoes, Handbags, Jewelry), Furniture, Smaller Household Furnishings, Kitchen Items, Toys, Bikes, Baby Equipment and Sporting Goods, Decorative items, Art, Music, Movies and Books and MORE! All at incredible prices! Early bird access for $5/person from 7 – 8 AM.
When:Saturday, October 6, 2018 7:00 AM thru 02:00 PM
Where:Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church - 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette
OFFICE CLOSED
The Lafayette Chamber Office will be closed on Monday, October 8 for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day.
When:Monday, October 8, 2018 9:00 AM thru 04:00 PM
Disability Educational Forum
Attend to hear each candidate answer questions about issues specifically affecting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Catharine Baker will speak at 10:00; Rebecca Bauer-Kahan at 11:00. For more information, contact the Consumer Action Committee at CAC@Futures-Explored.org, or call Jason Parks at (925) 383-3443.
When:Wednesday, October 10, 2018 10:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:Lafayette Methodist Church, 955 Moraga Road, Lafayette
Ribbon Cutting at Rivulet Chiropractic
When:Thursday, October 11, 2018 5:30 PM thru 06:00 PM
Networking Round Tables by Lamorinda Business Women [LABWO]
Meet Fellow Lamorinda Businesswomen, Exchange Valuable Ideas, Make New Connections in our Community. Join us for a dynamic group networking experience. We will rotate and mix in groups to discuss relevant business questions and get to know more about each other and our businesses! Each group will have a Steering Committee host who will facilitate the discussion allowing the participants to engage, share their experiences and be inspired. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 10.
When:Friday, October 12, 2018 9:00 AM thru 11:00 AM
Where:St. Marks United Methodist Church, 451 Moraga Way, Orinda
AAUW's 5th Annual Tech Trek Shred-Fest fundraiser
Shred papers on site! $9 per file box. Keep your boxes. Rain or Shine! Local volunteers unload your papers. All proceeds fund scholarships to send Lamorinda girls to AAUW’s STEM camp.
Pulverize Shred your sensitive personal, financial, medical, and business papers. A locally owned, East Bay shredding company, Shred•Defense Inc. (WBE), provides secure, state-of-the-art, HIPAA-compliant shredding right at the truck, on site at 5A Rent-a-Space, Moraga. Local volunteers unload papers to shred bins and return boxes to your car.
Cash or Checks accepted at shred site. All proceeds and welcomed donations help fund scholarships to send teacher-nominated Lamorinda girls to Tech Trek Science & Math Camp, on campus at Stanford University.
It’s a Win Win! Secure shredding and you help send local girls to STEM camp. Learn more about AAUW’s Tech Trek project here: https://oml-ca.aauw.net/tech-trek/
When:Saturday, October 13, 2018 9:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:5A Rent-a-Space, 455 Moraga Road • Moraga
Little Fall Music Fest
An afternoon of great music, dancing, BBQ, and FUN. Three terrific groups starting with Quake City Jug Band, a veteran jug band with snare drum, tap dancing, accordion, vocal harmonies, and feather boas, followed by The Stevens Sisters, an all female barbershop quartet made of 2 sets of sisters, and finishing with Dirty Cello, blues, bluegrass, and rock cello like you've never heard.
When:Saturday, October 13, 2018 2:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:Lafayette Library Community Hall
The 5th Annual Art of Mixology
It's Lamorinda Arts Council's largest fundraiser of the year! With an anticipated crowd of over 300 attendees, the event will host over 20 bartenders creating luscious craft cocktails competing for the Mixologist of the Year, Top Amateur, Audience Favorite and the Art of Staging Award (Table Decorating). Audience members sample over 20 craft cocktails and vote for their favorites.
When:Saturday, October 13, 2018 4:30 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:Orinda Theatre Square
Be a Star Free a Star, New Day for Children’s Fundraiser
Enjoy a planetarium show, new exhibit, finger foods, libations, silent auction, telescope viewing, and have your picture taken on the moon! $125 per person BE A STAR as you support young American girls freed from child sex tracking. New Day for Children provides restorative care and education to American minor girls victimized by sex tracking here in the U.S. Register today!
When:Saturday, October 13, 2018 5:15 PM thru 08:30 PM
Where:Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland
37th Annual Evening of Promise Gala to Support Foster Childr
CASA of Contra Costa County invites you to an inspirational evening of fine dining, silent and live auctions in the beautifully renovated Round Hill Golf Club in Alamo. Enjoy exceptional gourmet dining and Round Hill's impeccable service, while supporting the work we do with children and youth living in foster care. Funds raised at our event help us recruit and train volunteers that are vital to aid and support abused and neglected children and youth within our community. Tickets are available now.
When:Saturday, October 13, 2018 6:00 PM thru 10:00 PM
Where:Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Rd., Alamo
Speaker Series: “The Bay Miwok Saklan in Lafayette”
James M. “Doc” Hales will tell use how the Bay Miwok Saklan Native Americans made use of edible, medicinal, ceremonial, and plentiful plants and wildlife in their Lafayette and Walnut Creek villages. James will bring his mini museum of artifacts to his presentation. Donation Requested: $10.00 LHS members; $15.00 non-members – Kids under 14 free with paying adult. For questions or reservations please call (925) 283-1848 or email Lafayette.History@comcast.net.
When:Sunday, October 14, 2018 2:00 PM thru 03:00 PM
Where:Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Community Hall