| Published September 14th, 2011 | business briefs | | | | Clocks, Etc.
971 Moraga Rd., Lafayette
(925) 284-4720, www.clocksetc.net
Celebrating 35 years of business in Lafayette, Clocks, Etc. is giving back to the community that has supported them through the years. Town Hall Theatre (THT) will be the lucky beneficiary of the proceeds generated from raffling off a Grandfather Clock. The timepiece retails for more than $2500 and is currently on view at Clocks, Etc. Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 tickets for $100. They are available for purchase at Clocks, Etc. and at the THT box office. Tickets will also be on sale in the Clocks, Etc. booth at this weekend's Art & Wine Festival. The random drawing will take place on Monday, September 19.
Salon Bellezza: Taylor Robin Returns
250 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
(925) 283-2772
Taylor Robin, the owner of Salon Bellezza, recently joined the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. No stranger to Lafayette, Robin said, "I am returning to Lafayette after 25 years and I am working with some of the same crew I did when I left Lafayette." He brings back his expert hair and beauty styling and treatments and is looking forward to reconnecting with the community.
Flu Shots by CVS Moraga
Mike Lawrence has been working with CVS management, 5A Rent-A-Space and the Moraga Chamber of Commerce to make sure that no one in Moraga gets the flu this year. At the Moraga Pear and Wine Festival, CVS will host a booth where anyone can get vaccinated for $29.99. "We will complete your insurance if you're covered," said the CVS Manager, "you just have to bring your insurance information with you." Then on September 27, 3-7pm, and October 1, 10am-2pm, the same service will be offered to all Chamber members and their families at 5A Rent-A-Space (455 Moraga Rd.). For more information contact CVS Pharmacy at 631-0200.
News from the three Chambers of Commerce
Lafayette
- Entrepreneur's Club, Thursday, September 15, 8:30am in the Chamber Conference Room
- 16th Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, September 17-18, www.lafayettefestival.com.
- Social Media Strategies for Small Businesses 101 Workshop presented
by Robin Fox on Wednesday, September 21, 8am at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center. Reserve your seat at workshops@lafayettechamber.org.
- Gorilla Marketing Workshop, Friday September 23, 11am-1:30pm at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Chamber members will gather to explore the world of "unconventional" marketing, learn how to create a "BUZZ" about themselves and their businesses. The workshop's keynote speaker is Tom Frainier, owner and "Chief Boot Licker" of Semifreddi's Bakery. Cost: $45 (Chamber members) which includes lunch. Register online or call the Chamber's office at 284-7404.
Moraga
General Meeting Friday, September 30, 7:30 am at the Hacienda de las Flores. The topic for this month's meeting is the needs of Moraga's infrastructure. Whether you live in Moraga or not, this information is important for you to have.
Orinda
Orinda's Longest Weekend, September 23-27. Starting with Dancing With The Cars, Friday September 23; Orinda Annual Classic Car Show, Saturday, September 24; and the Orinda Restaurant Tour, Tuesday September 27. Go to www.orindacarshow.com or www.orindachamber.org for more info and tickets.
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