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First Brunch and Antiques and Lafayette

Collectors Choice Antiques

3574 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette

There is something new on the boulevard. Carl and Kathy Himmelman, the owners of Collectors Choice Antiques, have taken over the space formerly occupied by Zeeba to expand their business. They are also creating synergies to develop a special "village street mall" atmosphere with their neighbors, Roya's Garlic Garden and Zahra Boutique Salon. The first event to celebrate this partnership was on Sunday July 17 with a 'Brunch and Antiques' event. "It was the first time that Roya'swas open for brunch," said Carl Himmelman, "we displayed some of our most fun 50's antiques and collectibles, such as antique bicycles and our old gas pump, and we had a lot of fun." Himmelman has been a collector for many years in parallel to his profession as a film producer. His wife Kathy combines her own passion for antiques with a legal job in the city. They owned an antique business in Alameda that grew too big for the space and looked for a new place closer to their home in Walnut Creek.

News from the three Chambers of Commerce

Lafayette

- Business Issues Meeting, Friday, July 22, 8am in

the Chamber Conference Room

- Green Committee Open Meeting, Tuesday, July 26,

at noon in the Chamber Conference Room

Moraga

- Hands on Social Marketing and Web Presence Workshop, Wednesday, July 27 6- 9pm at the Saint Mary's computer lab, Garaventa Hall, Rm. 205. Free, for Chamber members only. Space is limited, please, no walk-ins. RSVP by July 20th to kathenelson@gmail.com.

Orinda

- Everyday Heroes Golf Tournament, Monday, July 25, 10:30am-5:30pm at the Orinda Country Club. The Celebrate Everyday Heroes Golf Tournament is hosted by the Orinda Community Foundation. Sign up at www.everydayheroes.golfreg.com.

- Mark your calendars for 'Orinda Longest Weekend,' starting with Dancing with the Cars" on September 23rd, the Orinda Classic Car Show on September 24th and the 4th annual Orinda Restaurant Tour on September 27th to support Orinda public schools.