Events

Wharf Fest at Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco Oct 20th


Photo by Flickr user glenbowman

Wharf Fest:

Little Embarcadero from Taylor to Powell Streets
Saturday, October 20th, 2018
11:00am – 5:00pm | Free

Wharf Fest, a free Fisherman’s Wharf festival, returns to San Francisco’s iconic neighborhood for the 6th year. The Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District is throwing the ultimate festival to celebrate San Francisco’s historic waterfront district and invite Bay Area locals to visit the district after the tourist season has ended and before San Francisco’s fabulous fall climate fades away. This year’s festival will include a chowder cook-off competition, exhibitors, and fun family activities and entertainment.

October 19, 2018 4:30 pm

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Events

Ruth Bancroft Garden Annual Dinner in Walnut Creek Oct 27th


Ruth Bancroft Garden Annual Dinner:

Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd. Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 27th, 2018
5:30 – 9:00pm | $175

Ticket sales close this Saturday at 4 pm.
Calling all Garden lovers! Whether you’re new to the Garden or a long time supporter, the Annual Member & Friend’s Dinner is a night you won’t want to miss. Show your support of Ruth’s magical Garden at this year’s enchanting event. The evening includes live and silent auctions, raffles, dinner, drinks, a magical cocktail-hour with Professional Illusionist, Patrick Martin, along with an after-dinner magic show.

October 18, 2018 4:30 pm

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Shopping

The Abrothacary Herbal Bone Broth at Moraga Farmers Market

The Abrothacary, an Oakland-based, woman-run company that features herbal bone broth and cleanses recently started offering their goods at the Moraga farmers market. I’ve passed by this booth several times and have been intrigued by what’s being offered, has anyone tried this stuff? Do you make soup with it or mix it in other ways? I make broth from the leftover turkey carcass on Thanksgiving and agree with Ina Garten that it’s like liquid gold, it makes soups so much tastier!

From their website:

The abrothacary is a woman run business committed to bringing forth nutrient dense deliciousness. We specialize in Deeply Nourishing Herbal Broth.

We also offer 5-day nourishing Broth & Soup cleanses. We believe in the importance of a healthy digestive system. Check out the link below to find out more!

October 18, 2018 11:30 am

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Shopping

D. Delucchi Fine Jewelry Relocating within Downtown Walnut Creek


1507 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned that Joe & the Juice will be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and according to an email from the owner, D. Delucchi Fine Jewelry will close at the end of October and relocate a few blocks away to 1372 N. Main St, Suite 106 in the same building where CREAM is, in back. As you can see in the above photo, the sunglasses store next door will also be closing to make room for a new building so Joe & the Juice will be able to offer their juice in a sleek new storefront!

October 18, 2018 8:30 am

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Events

Lafayette Res Run on Oct 21st

Lafayette Res Run:

Downtown Lafayette
Mt. Diablo Blvd. at Oak Hill Rd, Lafayette
Sunday, October 21st, 2018
8:00am

The Run is the city’s most popular “family affair”, involving kids, parents, grandparents, and hundreds of serious runners from throughout the Bay Area. Participants compete in a 10k or 5k certified runs and a 2 mile run/walk for fun through downtown Lafayette, around the reservoir (10k only) and back. Sprinters, walkers, the “stroller brigade” and many of Lafayette’s top four legged residents share the streets on that festive Sunday morning. Don’t miss the live music by the Stanley Middle School Band and the Healthy Lifestyles Fair!

Race Descriptions:

5k Certified Race – flat, “chip” timed course, runners only (NO Dogs or Baby Strollers). Lafayette Reservoir Run 5k Map
10k Certified Race – hilly, “chip” timed course around the reservoir, Dogs on Leash & Baby Strollers OK. Lafayette Reservoir Run 10k Map
2 Miles Run/Walk for Fun – No Timing – Fun Run ONLY, Dogs on Leash & Baby Strollers OK.

October 17, 2018 4:30 pm

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Restaurants

Starbucks Opens at Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek


Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek

Three years ago we learned about Starbucks coming to the Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. This one also has a drive-thru as you can see in the above photo. Thanks to everyone who emailed about the opening. There is plenty of new space so I look forward to see what other shops will be coming here.

October 17, 2018 1:30 pm

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Shopping

Color Me Mine Closing this December at La Fiesta Square in Lafayette


La Fiesta Square, Lafayette

The painting studio Color Me Mine will be closing this December at La Fiesta Square in Lafayette. Note that their Walnut Creek location will remain open.

From an email:

Our business is very much involved in planning and takes time for people to get their things back. Also, everything painted in the Lafayette location that is not picked up will not be transferred anywhere, they will be donated or disposed of. The second week of December will be the last week we will accept painters and then the third week will be the last week to pick up items(items left at Lafayette will NOT be available anywhere else), I want to be closed before the holidays. Our Walnut Creek and various other locations will remain open, and also franchising opportunities are currently available!

Walnut Creek location will remain open:

1950 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

October 17, 2018 8:30 am

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