The Greenest Guys in Town
Kudos to a trio of local businesses for winning 2016 recycling awards from Recycle Smart, which recognizes businesses that have demonstrated excellence in reducing and recycling their waste. In the Restaurant category, Orinda's Baan Thai is the gold medal winner for recycling nearly 100% of food waste and other recyclables. In Moraga, Saint Mary's College and its hospitality provider, Sodexo, won the bronze in the Large Food Services category. And back in Orinda, Parker Thatch won the bronze in the Retail category.
New Nightlife in Lafayette -- Provided by You
The Coffee Shop, downtown Lafayette's new addition at 50 Lafayette Circle, now offers local musicians, comedians, poets and guitarists an opportunity to strut their stuff every Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. at its Open Mic Night. The Coffee Shop's own house band, Two Little Birds, is also there to provide music and backup, and even offers a guitar to play in case your act is impromptu. "No need to bring your own," emphasizes owner Kristopher Shinn. And if you need something to fortify your resolve (or enjoy the show), beer, wine and food are available.
Happy Birthday!
AAAAA Rent-A-Space, better known locally as "5A," is celebrating its 45th year in business, and its 21st year in Moraga. The company started with its first location in Alameda in 1971, and became something of a cause celebre when it established its facility at 455 Moraga Road next to the old Rheem Bowling Alley. The facility was promptly embraced by overburdened homeowners, apartment dwellers, and summering Saint Mary's students, and the company enlarged its facility to the current 1180 storage units in 2001. "We think it's the most beautiful storage facility anywhere in the western states," says owner H. James Knuppe. Party favors are available if you drop by for a look, and if you happen to need a storage space in Maui, they can take care of that, too.
Fastframe of Lafayette is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and owner Anthony Ruiz says he is very grateful to the Lamorinda community for its years of support. The store at 1020 Brown Ave. offers complete framing services, including conservation, restoration and design assistance. Ruiz started framing as a hobby long ago, which then morphed into a home-based business, stints at galleries in San Francisco, and finally the Lafayette Fastframe store. Fastframe supports local artists and school art programs by donating supplies and framed artwork. "We are proud to be a part of the Lamorinda community," says Ruiz, "and we look forward to the next 25 years of service."
Chamber Music
For announcements of more business related events and nonprofit fundraisers, be sure to check the chamber of commerce websites. There is a lot going on in Lamorinda, especially during this busy fall season.
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
www.lafayettechamber.org (925) 284-7404
Moraga Chamber of Commerce
www.moragachamber.org (925) 323-6524
Orinda Chamber of Commerce
www.orindachamber.org (925) 254-3909
Kudos to a trio of local businesses for winning 2016 recycling awards from Recycle Smart, which recognizes businesses that have demonstrated excellence in reducing and recycling their waste. In the Restaurant category, Orinda's Baan Thai is the gold medal winner for recycling nearly 100% of food waste and other recyclables. In Moraga, Saint Mary's College and its hospitality provider, Sodexo, won the bronze in the Large Food Services category. And back in Orinda, Parker Thatch won the bronze in the Retail category.
New Nightlife in Lafayette -- Provided by You
The Coffee Shop, downtown Lafayette's new addition at 50 Lafayette Circle, now offers local musicians, comedians, poets and guitarists an opportunity to strut their stuff every Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. at its Open Mic Night. The Coffee Shop's own house band, Two Little Birds, is also there to provide music and backup, and even offers a guitar to play in case your act is impromptu. "No need to bring your own," emphasizes owner Kristopher Shinn. And if you need something to fortify your resolve (or enjoy the show), beer, wine and food are available.
Happy Birthday!
AAAAA Rent-A-Space, better known locally as "5A," is celebrating its 45th year in business, and its 21st year in Moraga. The company started with its first location in Alameda in 1971, and became something of a cause celebre when it established its facility at 455 Moraga Road next to the old Rheem Bowling Alley. The facility was promptly embraced by overburdened homeowners, apartment dwellers, and summering Saint Mary's students, and the company enlarged its facility to the current 1180 storage units in 2001. "We think it's the most beautiful storage facility anywhere in the western states," says owner H. James Knuppe. Party favors are available if you drop by for a look, and if you happen to need a storage space in Maui, they can take care of that, too.
Fastframe of Lafayette is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and owner Anthony Ruiz says he is very grateful to the Lamorinda community for its years of support. The store at 1020 Brown Ave. offers complete framing services, including conservation, restoration and design assistance. Ruiz started framing as a hobby long ago, which then morphed into a home-based business, stints at galleries in San Francisco, and finally the Lafayette Fastframe store. Fastframe supports local artists and school art programs by donating supplies and framed artwork. "We are proud to be a part of the Lamorinda community," says Ruiz, "and we look forward to the next 25 years of service."
Chamber Music
For announcements of more business related events and nonprofit fundraisers, be sure to check the chamber of commerce websites. There is a lot going on in Lamorinda, especially during this busy fall season.
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
www.lafayettechamber.org (925) 284-7404
Moraga Chamber of Commerce
www.moragachamber.org (925) 323-6524
Orinda Chamber of Commerce
www.orindachamber.org (925) 254-3909
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA