Published May 18th, 2016
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Ali Babington Photo provided
Relieving Stress Starts with Happy Closets
(925) 708-3174
www.happyclosets.org
yourhappyclosets@gmail.com
Happy Closets owner Rinata Garayeva believes organizing is therapeutic and fun, and she founded her company to help others organize their space. "Every time I help my friends and clients, I am amazed by how a few hours of organization can transform a space and spirit," Garayeva said on her website. "At Happy Closets we believe that a clear mind starts with a clear space. The company is designed to help you organize your home or office. I provide personalized solutions to help you create and maintain clean and functional spaces." Garayeva also helps individuals prepare their property for vacation and short-term rentals, noting, "From rearranging the furniture to adding personalized touches to taking beautiful pictures of the space, my services will raise the value of your listing."

Ali Babington Joins Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Orinda
5 Moraga Way, Orinda
(925) 253-4600
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced that Ali Babington has affiliated with the company as a sales associate in its Orinda office. In her new position, Babington will specialize in residential sales in Orinda. "Ali will be a great addition to our sales team, and I couldn't be more excited to have her join us," said Val Cook-Watkins, manager of the company's Orinda office. Babington earned her bachelor's degree in architecture and fine art in photography from the University of Oregon. She also studied abroad in Italy, where she specialized in Italian, art history, photography and regional Tuscan cooking. Prior to affiliating with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Babington worked at Ali Cat's Catering as owner and head chef. She actively volunteers for the Easy Bay Humane Society and Wild Care in Marin.

New Moraga Produce
576 Center St., Moraga, (925) 247-5071
New Moraga Produce opened the day of the Moraga Community Faire, on Saturday, May 14 at the Rheem Shopping Center, close to CVS. The store, which will have its formal grand opening on Saturday, May 21, will offer fresh organic and regular local produce at good prices, says the owner, who also owns stores in different locations throughout the Bay Area, from San Jose to Oakland. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

News from the three Chambers of Commerce

Lafayette
A Ribbon Cutting /coffee celebration will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 26 for Oakbay Chiropractic-Lamorinda, located at 1080 Carol Lane in Lafayette.

Moraga
Chamber mixer at Saint Mary's new Sport Center from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 24. Saint Mary's College will be treating members to a tour of the new Sports Center at Fillipi Hall and will present their five-year plan.

Orinda
Ribbon cutting at Bay Sotheby's Realty from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at 3725 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette. Lafayette Chamber of Commerce members are also invited.

Ribbon cutting at Sutter Health Urgent Care from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at 12 Camino Encinas, Orinda. There will be music and appetizers. Tour of the new urgent care facility will be organized.

Photo Sophie Braccini




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