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Photo courtesy Dr. Marinda Li Wu
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The Salon at Merrill Gardens Grand Opening
1010 Second St., Lafayette, (925) 900-8809 or (510) 982-1631
Victoria Monteiro is celebrating the grand opening of her new hair salon for seniors, on the ground floor of Merrill Gardens. Monteiro is a 20-plus-year styling veteran who is excited to be opening in this beautiful community. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 with musical entertainment.
Orinda Resident Named ACS Fellow
The American Chemical Society's (ACS) Fellows Oversight Committee, announced that Orinda resident Marinda Li Wu has been selected as a member of the 2015 class of ACS Fellows. ACS Fellows are nominated by their peers and selected for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to the science/profession and for providing excellent volunteer service to the ACS community. The 2015 ACS Fellows will be honored at a special ceremony during the ACS National Meeting in Boston on Aug. 17. In 2013 Dr. Wu became the first Asian American and only the eighth woman to serve as president of the ACS in the Society's 137-year history. Wu introduced the popular Science Café in a partnership between the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation (LLLCF) and the California ACS Section.
Husband and Wife Team Join J. Rockcliff Realtors
3799 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 989-2262,
www.DusonJonesHomes.com
J. Rockcliff Realtors announced that the husband-and-wife real estate team, Larry Duson and Jeanne Jones, have joined the company's Lamorinda office in Lafayette. Duson's background includes over three decades in the banking industry with top-tier management positions at Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of the West and Bayview Bank. Duson has twice served as president of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and is still a longtime member of its board of directors. He has served as chairman of the Lafayette Art and Wine Festival, president of the Lafayette Rotary Club and in 2011 he was named Lafayette's Business Person of the Year. Jones' professional background includes more than 35 years of experience in retail merchandising with a primary focus in home furnishings and design for companies such as Macy's, Williams Sonoma and Restoration Hardware. She also holds a degree in economics from San Diego State University. "We are confident that our combined experience is crucial to our success in working with home buyers and sellers," said Jones.
News from the Three Chambers of Commerce
Eight local Chambers - Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez and Hispanic - are joining together for an annual Mega Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 at Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive. Free for chamber members and guests. For info, call the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce at (925) 687-0700. For reservations, visit the Pleasant Hill Chamber website: www.pleasanthillchamber.com.
Lafayette
No board or committee meetings are scheduled during the month of August.
Moraga
Save the date for the Chamber's 7th Annual Community Barbecue from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, this year sponsored by Safeway. Admission is free, and the event will take place in the barbecue/picnic area of the Commons, next to the play structures.
Orinda
No board or committee meetings are scheduled during the month of August.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA