1299 Parkside Dr, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that The Golf Mart is relocating from their Mt. Diablo Blvd. location later this month to where Consignment Plus Home Furnishings used to be, above Kinder’s on Parkside Dr. in Walnut Creek.
Pier 39
Beach St & the Embarcadero, San Francisco
Saturday, February 10th – Sunday, February 18th, 2018
FreePIER 39’s iconic floral festival, Tulipmania, returns from February 10 – 18 with more than 39,000 blooming tulips and other seasonal garden favorites! As you immerse yourself in insta-heaven, be sure to share your photos using #tulipmania. Enjoy the flowers’ beauty and learn helpful gardening tips by taking free guided tours led by PIER 39’s Landscaping experts. The guided tours depart at 10am daily from the Crab Statue in the Entrance Plaza and end with a special treat from Trish’s Mini Donuts. Self-guided tours can also be taken any time during Tulipmania.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
Last month we saw that the French bakery La Chataigne temporarily closed in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and they have now reopened. They feature “freshly baked croissants, brioche, danishes, breads, and more made in the traditional French style”.
Photo by Flickr user koreanet
As the 2018 Winter Olympics is underway in PyeongChang, South Korea, it’s fun to watch the different sports being played such as figure skating, skiing, hockey and more. My favorite is short track speed skating. Are you watching the olympics? What is your favorite?
From the Walnut Creek PD:
On 02/06/2018 at 1:00 PM, while riding the Walnut Creek Free Trolley (County Connection bus Route 4), a male suspect seated across from a female passenger exposed his penis and committed a lewd act. As the bus arrived at the Walnut Creek BART station, the female passenger reported the incident to the County Connection driver who immediately called the police. The suspect exited the bus at the BART station before he could be detained.
If you recognize or can help identify the suspect, please contact Detective A. Mitcalf at (925) 943-5870.
San Ramon Marriot
2600 Bishop Dr, San Ramon
Friday, February, 16th – Monday, February 19th, 2018
$40 ($60 at the door for entire weekend)DunDraCon features social games for all ages, including RPGs, LARPs, miniatures, cards, board games, etc. Also this year: RPGA, Protospiel, Pathfinder Society, the War College, seminars, demos, martial arts exhibitions, dealers room, anime room, kid and teen events, open gaming areas and more.
Danville Livery
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Acai-Me Superfoods Cafe is closing in Danville Livery. According to a sign in the window a new acai cafe is set to open here with new owners and a new name. Stay tuned…
Trees, Guilds & Food Forests, and Options for Applying Them:
Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, February 17th, 2018
9:30am – 12:00pm | $40Purpose: 1. Learn how to identify which plants are needed, and then place plants so that they help each other grow for increased yield, soil health and less work for the gardener.
2. Learn how to build structures such as herb spirals, keyhole beds or mandala beds to incorporate guilds.
Participants will be able to: identify 6 critical functions of trees and how to use them in the garden; what types of trees and plants to use for desired functions; what to plant around trees; how to build high-density planting structures.
Drop-ins are welcome for any date; you DO NOT need to take the entire series.
The Veranda, Concord
SoCal-based Broth Shabu Shabu is coming to the recently opened Veranda shopping center in Concord right near the IMAX movie theater. Check out their menu here. I haven’t had shabu shabu in a long time so I look forward to checking this place out!
From a PR:
Broth Shabu Shabu features an outstanding traditional Japanese menu of “all you can eat” shabu-shabu, with an upscale and cozy atmosphere. It serves a large selection of freshly-prepared ingredients including meat, seafood, oden, noodles and vegetables.
422 Hartz Ave, Danville
Presence Fine Gifts and Collectibles, located on Hartz Ave. in Danville, is closing. They have been in business for over 40 years.
