June 2014 – Page 6 – Beyond the Creek

Mt. Diablo State Park
Summit Museum
Sunday, June 8th, 2014
10:30am – 2:00pm | Free

Come and meet some of the common reptiles of Mt Diablo. See our ONLY venomous snake, the Northern Pacific Rattler, a timid yet “deadly” creature. Find out what is myth and what is the true about these non aggressive serpents. Meet and hold some of our other local snakes and reptiles. Join Naturalist Michael Marchiano between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM in the Audio Visual Room at the Summit.

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Duchess Boutique Opens in Danville

June 5, 2014 11:30 am

408 Hartz Ave, Danville

A couple of weeks ago I noted that Duchess Boutique was moving to Danville and they have now opened on Hartz Ave. in downtown Danville where the shoe store Hartz & Soles used to be. Check out their Facebook page here.

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Kitchen of the Day

June 5, 2014 8:30 am

This week’s kitchen of the day, located in south Lafayette is also from this year’s Lafayette Juniors Kitchen tour held last month. More photos from the tour are available here. The huge island featuring honed white and gray Calacutta De Oro marble countertops was one of the highlights for me, as was a unique cutting board, pictured in one of the photos below.

From the Lafayette Juniors description:

The ranch home houses a cook’s kitchen. The kitchen has beautifully honed Calcutta marble countertops with dual dishwashers and sinks. The kitchen is all white yet very vibrant. It has touches of modern elements with pops of orange in the décor. The kitchen offers grace and elegance in an immensely functional design which includes a built-in icemaker and wine
refrigerator.

Dining Area:

More photos including the cutting board after the jump…

Cutting board:

Side entry:

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Rock the Plaza – Azure Moon Playing in Lafayette this Friday

June 4, 2014 4:30 pm

Rock the Plaza – Azure Moon:

Plaza Park
Moraga Rd & Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Friday, June 6th, 2014
6:30pm – 8:30pm | Free

Join us for Rock the Plaza on Friday, June 6 at 6:30pm at Plaza Park (intersection of Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo Blvd.) to hear Azure Moon.

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Tender Greens Farmer’s Market Walk, Cooking Class & Lunch in Walnut Creek on June 15th

June 4, 2014 11:30 am

From an email:

Tender Greens Chef Sean Eastwood is hosting a private tour of the Walnut Creek Farmer’s Market (schedule and details below) and at the link: http://www.tendergreens.com/blog/717/walnut-creek-farmers-market-walk-cooking-class-and-lunch

WHY is Tender Greens doing this? Because Sean Eastwood loves teaching and sharing the joy of food and cooking. Tender Greens wants want to give their guests a fun way to try different things at the farmer’s market that they might not get on their own, taste the different and get a chef’s perspective of the farmer’s market. There are so many different flavors and varieties of stone fruit, heirloom tomatoes, melons and berries but most people are only familiar with a few of them. They want to encourage people to enjoy and explore everything that the farmer’s market has to offer and teach them how to cook in interesting new ways.

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HomeGoods Opening this Sunday in Pleasant Hill

June 4, 2014 8:30 am

552 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill

Thanks to a reader for sending word that HomeGoods will open this Sunday, June 8th from 8am – 8pm in the Pleasant Hill Shopping Center. Back in January I noted that Barnes & Noble would be closing at this location.

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Sculpture in the Garden Preview Party at Ruth Bancroft Garden on June 13th in Walnut Creek

June 3, 2014 4:30 pm

Sculpture in the Garden Preview Party:

The Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Friday, June 13th, 2014
5:30pm | $70

Experience the unveiling of the exhibit, meet the artists, and be the first to have the chance to buy the artwork. This all-inclusive party is a great way to kick off the Sculpture Show!

Champagne Reception

Live Music by the Wakefield Jazz Quintet

Handmade Local Wines that are unavailable for purchase anywhere

Menu by Classic Catering in Walnut Creek

bruschetta with goat cheese and golden beets

seared salmon with spicy mango salsa

tequila-lime shrimp tostada

pulled pork sliders with honey dijon sauce

panzanella skewer

coconut chicken skewer with apricot ginger sauce

chocolate dipped strawberries

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Album Cover of the Day

June 3, 2014 11:30 am

Streisand Kristofferson, A Star is Born, 1976
Evergreen song:

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Main Street Wash & Detail Center Opens in Walnut Creek

June 3, 2014 8:30 am

2042 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Main Street Wash & Detail Center has opened in Walnut Creek next to Kevin’s Noodle House on N. Main St. Check out their services and pricing here.

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Authors Kelly Corrigan and Katie Hafner to Speak on Mothers and Daughters at Lafayette Library this Sunday

June 2, 2014 4:30 pm

Kelly Corrigan and Katie Hafner – Mother and Daughters:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Sunday, June 8th, 2014
5:00pm – 6:00pm | $25

The LLLCF Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes bestselling authors Kelly Corrigan and Katie Hafner, in conversation on the topic of mothers and daughters.

Corrigan is the New York Times bestselling author of The Middle Place. Her latest, Glitter and Glue, examines the nourishing and sometimes exasperating bond between mothers and daughters.

In her memoir Mother, Daughter, Me, Hafner writes about the challenging and deeply binding relationship between mothers and daughters.

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