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4 Theater Square, Orinda - (925) 254-9065
The first Orinda lounge and wine bar celebrated its grand opening on the evening of Friday, Jan. 8. The establishment is located next to the movie theater and is owned by the theater's operators. The wine bar had been a long time coming, the planning process proving to be much longer than anticipated. But it did not stop those who came to the celebration from having a very good time. (See story on page A6.)
New Pediatric Dentistry Opens in Lafayette
Lamorinda Tooth Buds - 3501 School Street, Lafayette
www.lamorindatoothbuds.com - (925) 385-8051
Dr. Barnali (Bonnie) Roy is opening a new pediatric dentistry office in Lafayette. She grew up in Southern California and obtained her doctor of dental surgery (DDS) degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine where she was honored with an award for Academic Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry. During dental school, Dr. Roy realized her passion for working with children. She completed a postdoctoral residency program in pediatric dentistry at Columbia University-New York Presbyterian Hospital. During residency, she gained extensive experience working with children with special healthcare needs, craniofacial anomalies, interceptive orthodontics, and treatment with IV and oral sedation. Dr. Roy is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, she is an assistant professor at the UCSF School of Dentistry, and she also serves as a committee member on the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry. Each year, Dr. Roy participates in global mission trips to help provide dental care to children in various underserved parts of the world.
Lafayette Tennis Club and Living Lean Launch Party
3125 Camino Diablo, Lafayette
2 Theater Square, Orinda
www.livingleanprogram.com
The launch party of the new Lafayette Tennis/Living Lean partnership took place on Jan. 8 with healthy gourmet, living-lean approved food. The class schedule for both the Lafayette and Orinda locations was released and people started to join. The transformation of the Lafayette club into a high-end, Living Lean Fitness Complex, similar to the Orinda location but on a much grander scale with a boxing, circuit room, spinning studio, TRX, personal training gym and yoga, is scheduled for completion within six months. Combined tennis and fitness memberships will be available at the remodeled location. For more information, contact Sheena Lakhotia at (925) 360-7051.
News from the three Chambers of Commerce.
Lafayette
Business Issues Forum (formerly the Entrepreneurs' Club) at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22 in the Chamber Conference Room.
Green Committee Meeting at noon Tuesday, Jan. 26 in the Chamber Conference Room.
Business Persons of the Year Dinner and State of the City Address at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29 at the Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd. For reservations, visit http://www.lafayettechamber.org/event/2016-business-persons-of-the-year-dinner/. (See story on page A3.)
Moraga
Moraga Business and Community Symposium features four distinguished panelists who will discuss various trends and influences on the Moraga business community at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 during a free event at the Saint Mary's College Soda Center. (See story on page A4.)
Orinda
Save the date for the Awards and Recognition Luncheon at noon on Friday, Feb. 12 at the Orinda Country Club. Outgoing president Sylvia Jorgensen, and retiring executive director Candy Kattenburg will be recognized. Five chamber awards will be presented to the Business Person of the Year, the Small Business of the Year, the New Business of the Year, the Chamber Member of the Year and the Ambassador of the Year. For reservations, visit Orindachamber.org.
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