Published March 3rd, 2010
business briefs
Anniversary celebration at Aegis of Moraga Photo Andy Scheck
Aegis Celebrates 10th Annivesary
950 Country Club Drive, Moraga, (971) 239-0387
On Sunday, February 21, Aegis of Moraga and guests from the community celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the assisted living facility. With a live band and dancing, the residents, their families and friends, had a great time.



From Stationer to Insurance Broker
When Contra Costa Stationers in Lafayette closed its doors after 16 years, many asked what owner Chris Lane would do next. Lane is now a licensed insurance broker with Stone Creek Insurance. "I grew up in Lafayette and have been a member of the Lamorinda community for over 30 years," says Lane, "I am an active member and past president of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. From July of 1993 to April of 2009, I owned and operated Contra Costa Stationers in Lafayette. I now represent Stone Creek Insurance Agency. Stone Creek is a full service insurance brokerage specializing in personal and business insurance. I have been in business and I understand the challenges that face entrepreneurs, I also live locally and have children in the local schools, so I understand the challenges that face families in these trying times." Chris Lane's office is a 3738 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Suite 304 in Lafayette, 297-4202.

Camp Kesem Receives $100,000 from Chase Community Giving
Lafayette's Camp Kesem will receive $100,000 to provide college students across the nation with the tools and support necessary to create self-sustaining summer camp programs for children who have or have had a parent with cancer. "We have always felt like our mission is powerful and we are thrilled that the members of the Advisory Board feel the same way. The Chase Community Giving experience has helped us to raise awareness about the often overlooked population that we serve," said Sigall Rave, National Program Director for Camp Kesem. "$100,000 will enable us to eventually impact countless additional families coping with a parent's cancer and will help us to continue empowering the leaders of tomorrow. We are so thankful that Chase has given us this amazing opportunity. We are inspired by Chase Community Giving and hope the program will continue for years to come."
(Read our article about Camp Kesem online at
http://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue0323/read.html)

Women's Networking Dinner
The next Mt Diablo Business Women Networking Dinner will be on March 11,2010, from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m., at the Lafayette Park Hotel, 3278 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette. The guest speaker will be Annette Bourget, a Business Development Coach: "Get More Clients By Crafting A Compelling Introduction." For info and registration please contact: www.mtdiablobusinesswomen.org cost for members:$37 and Guests:$47, register by noon on March 8th. Please no walk-ins.

News from the three Chambers of Commerce
Lafayette
- Lafayette Jazz Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary, March 4 - 7 .
Tickets for the Tenth Annual Lafayette Jazz Festival are on sale now at
the Lafayette Chamber.
Shows are a great value at $5 for Thursday and Sunday and $15 for
Friday and Saturday night. For ticket information, contact the Lafayette
Chamber at (925) 284-7404 or visit their web site at
www.lafayettechamber.org. For any questions or additional information
call Tom Carter, 510-219-2590.
- Wednesday Combo Mixer with Orinda Chamber of Commerce:
March 10, 2010 5:30 pm, at Nerd4Rent, 990-B Moraga Road, Lafayette.
Moraga
- Chamber Meeting Friday, March 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the
Hacienda de las Flores.
The report of the Chamber's 2010 goals will be presented.
- Registration forms for the May 8 Community Faire are now online
at moragachamber.org. Registration deadline is April 24th, 2010.
Orinda
- Live at the Orinda: A champagne-filled night of comedy at the landmark
Orinda Theatre on Friday, March 5th. Tickets at the door are $30.
The evening of fun will start with a gala champagne reception at
7:00 p.m., followed by laugh-packed performances from five
comedians starting at 8:00 p.m. A brief intermission will be provided
for attendees to regain composure and refill their refreshments.
- Wednesday Combo Mixer with Lafayette Chamber of Commerce :
March 10, 2010 5:30 pm, at Nerd4Rent, 990-B Moraga Road, Lafayette.

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