BevMo to Open Lafayette Store
BevMo, the Concord-based chain of beverage emporiums, will soon be adding a store in Lafayette, adding to the town's growing list of retail food and beverage outlets. The new store will be located at 3590 Mt. Diablo Boulevard. The grand opening is currently set for July 28. Check www.bevmo.com for further details.
Christmas in July???
We're done celebrating the Fourth of July, so it's time to do some Christmas shopping. The Assistance League Way Side Inn Thrift Shop in Lafayette is obligingly preparing for its annual "Christmas in July" event, which will be held from Tuesday, July 19, through Saturday, July 30 this year. The organization says its volunteer elves are uncrating all manner of Christmas inventory so you can be prepared when the season comes. The store is located at 3521 Golden Gate Way in the heart of downtown Lafayette. For information about the League, visit its website at www.diablovalley.assistanceleague.org.
Bluemercury Skincare coming to Lafayette
Bluemercury Skincare, the Washington, D.C.-based spa and purveyor of specialty skin care products, is coming to La Fiesta Square. The store will be located in the space formerly occupied by Pendleton. Information about the company's products and services is available at www.bluemercury.com.
More Fitness in Store for Lafayette
Wondering about that buildout going on at 3517 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, a few doors east of the plaza? Orangetheory Fitness will be opening a colorful new workout facility there in August or September, offering one-hour workouts in a group personal training setting. In the meantime, memberships are being offered at pre-opening rates. Contact Lisa Hanhan at (925) 299-9800 for details, or check out www.orangetheoryfitness.com for details about the company's program.
Be a Hero to Local Seniors
Mobility Matters is looking for volunteers to provide rides for otherwise homebound Lamorinda seniors. Formerly known as Senior Helpline Services (SHS), the organization assists area seniors with transportation needs through a network of volunteer drivers and a toll-free helpline for those seeking transportation. It is also the only volunteer driver program for members of Lamorinda Village. Contact Mobility Matters at (925) 284-4831 for more information.
Chamber Music
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
www.lafayettechamber.org (925) 284-7404
Lamorinda Small Business Forum will present Protecting Your Business - Robbery/Recovery/Emergency, on Thursday, July 14, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the Bank of the West Lafayette Branch, 3583 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. The program is open to all businesses throughout Lamorinda.
Coffee with the Police Chief/Business Issues Forum will be held Friday, July 22, at 8 a.m. in the Chamber Conference Room. This event is open to everyone.
The Green Committee will hold an open meeting July 26 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Chamber Conference Room. Please park on the street.
The Ten Chamber Mega Mixer will be Thursday, July 28, from 5 to 7:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill. Contact the Chamber for details.
Moraga Chamber of Commerce
www.moragachamber.org (925) 323-6524
The August mixer is 5 to 7 p.m. August 16: Beer at the Bruns/Cal Shakes. RSVP by August 10. (510) 548-3422 x118.
Chamber/Community Barbecue, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 23. Sponsored by Safeway. RSVP kathe@moragachamber.org.
Orinda Chamber of Commerce
www.orindachamber.org (925) 254-3909
BevMo, the Concord-based chain of beverage emporiums, will soon be adding a store in Lafayette, adding to the town's growing list of retail food and beverage outlets. The new store will be located at 3590 Mt. Diablo Boulevard. The grand opening is currently set for July 28. Check www.bevmo.com for further details.
Christmas in July???
We're done celebrating the Fourth of July, so it's time to do some Christmas shopping. The Assistance League Way Side Inn Thrift Shop in Lafayette is obligingly preparing for its annual "Christmas in July" event, which will be held from Tuesday, July 19, through Saturday, July 30 this year. The organization says its volunteer elves are uncrating all manner of Christmas inventory so you can be prepared when the season comes. The store is located at 3521 Golden Gate Way in the heart of downtown Lafayette. For information about the League, visit its website at www.diablovalley.assistanceleague.org.
Bluemercury Skincare coming to Lafayette
Bluemercury Skincare, the Washington, D.C.-based spa and purveyor of specialty skin care products, is coming to La Fiesta Square. The store will be located in the space formerly occupied by Pendleton. Information about the company's products and services is available at www.bluemercury.com.
More Fitness in Store for Lafayette
Wondering about that buildout going on at 3517 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, a few doors east of the plaza? Orangetheory Fitness will be opening a colorful new workout facility there in August or September, offering one-hour workouts in a group personal training setting. In the meantime, memberships are being offered at pre-opening rates. Contact Lisa Hanhan at (925) 299-9800 for details, or check out www.orangetheoryfitness.com for details about the company's program.
Be a Hero to Local Seniors
Mobility Matters is looking for volunteers to provide rides for otherwise homebound Lamorinda seniors. Formerly known as Senior Helpline Services (SHS), the organization assists area seniors with transportation needs through a network of volunteer drivers and a toll-free helpline for those seeking transportation. It is also the only volunteer driver program for members of Lamorinda Village. Contact Mobility Matters at (925) 284-4831 for more information.
Chamber Music
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
www.lafayettechamber.org (925) 284-7404
Lamorinda Small Business Forum will present Protecting Your Business - Robbery/Recovery/Emergency, on Thursday, July 14, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the Bank of the West Lafayette Branch, 3583 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. The program is open to all businesses throughout Lamorinda.
Coffee with the Police Chief/Business Issues Forum will be held Friday, July 22, at 8 a.m. in the Chamber Conference Room. This event is open to everyone.
The Green Committee will hold an open meeting July 26 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Chamber Conference Room. Please park on the street.
The Ten Chamber Mega Mixer will be Thursday, July 28, from 5 to 7:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill. Contact the Chamber for details.
Moraga Chamber of Commerce
www.moragachamber.org (925) 323-6524
The August mixer is 5 to 7 p.m. August 16: Beer at the Bruns/Cal Shakes. RSVP by August 10. (510) 548-3422 x118.
Chamber/Community Barbecue, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 23. Sponsored by Safeway. RSVP kathe@moragachamber.org.
Orinda Chamber of Commerce
www.orindachamber.org (925) 254-3909
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA