Just Cozy Opens in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

October 2, 2017 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Over the summer we learned that the clothing store True Religion would be closing in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they have finally closed. In its place is a popup store open until January featuring leggings called Just Cozy.

From their LinkedIn page:

Just Cozy is a fourth quarter retail company. We specialize in fur-lined leggings and winter accessories. Just Cozy has been in 51 locations across Canada in 2016. We are a quickly expanding brand and are constantly looking for new venues.

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Castro Street Fair in San Francisco Oct 1st

September 29, 2017 4:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user gazeronly

Castro Street Fair:

Market & Castro St, San Francisco
Sunday, October 1st, 2017
$5-$10 donation

The Castro Street Fair is a community street celebration that was founded by Harvey Milk in 1974. Hundreds of local artists, vendors, craftspeople, and organizations line the streets and celebrate the diversity of the neighborhood. Stages with live entertainment and dance stages can be found throughout the fairgrounds.

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Locanda Positano Relocating to Lafayette

September 29, 2017 11:30 am

1005 Brown Ave, Lafayette

The San Carlos-based Italian restaurant Locanda Positano is relocating to Lafayette later this year to the spot vacated by Artisan Bistro according to Diablo Dish. These are the same owners as Locanda Ravello in Danville which opened a couple of years ago. Check out their menus here and check for updates on their Facebook page here.

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Friday Question of the Day – What are your Favorite Podcasts?

September 29, 2017 9:45 am

There are so many interesting podcasts out there, lately I’ve been listening to Origins with James Andrew Miller, about Larry David’s Curb your Enthusiasm show which I’m enjoying. What are your favorite podcasts?

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Art, Wine & Music Festival in Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center Oct 7th & 8th

September 28, 2017 4:45 pm

Art, Wine & Music Festival:

Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
60 Crescent Dr, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, October 7th, Sunday, October 8th, 2017

Free Live Music, Arts & Crafts, Family Entertainment, a Premium Wine Pavilion and a Beer Garden. You’re invited! Saturday Oct. 7th, 10 am – 6pm with our Saturday Evening Concert starting at 6:30 pm.

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Library on Main Closes in Walnut Creek

September 28, 2017 11:30 am

1677 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Library on Main, the new American restaurant that replaced the Vietnamese fusion restaurant Élevé a couple of years ago (same owner), closed earlier this month in downtown Walnut Creek according to Diablo Dish. The Library on Main Instagram page mentioned in their final photo that they would be serving their last cocktail on September 16th.

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West Commons Park Opens in Moraga

September 28, 2017 9:30 am

West Commons Park, Moraga

The new open space next to the Harvest Court development off Camino Ricardo in Moraga is now open. On the other side is Moraga Commons Park and the open space has been renamed, West Commons Park. As you can see in the photos after the jump there is an open space meadow, walking paths, four interpretative signs, and one picnic table. Currently it’s not possible to enter via Camino Ricardo so park in the Moraga Commons parking lot and cross Moraga Rd. to get in. When I dropped by over the weekend I even saw someone fishing for trout over the bridge.

More photos after the jump…

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Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society Public Showing on Sept 29th

September 27, 2017 4:30 pm

Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society Public Showing:

Larkey Park
2751 Buena Vista Ave, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 29th, 2017
8:00pm – 10:00pm | $3

Join us this coming Friday night for our “Last Friday Night of the Month” train show and open house. Come and see the largest HO scale layout on permanent display in the Bay Area in the only building in the entire state built especially for a model railroad. We have one of the largest layouts in the United States, declared the “Best Man-Cave in the Bay Area” by NBC-11 KNTV. We have over 4,300 feet of track covering an area of 1,800 square feet, climbing to an elevation of 4 feet. We are located in Larkey Park opposite the newly renovated Larkey Pool and near the Lindsay Wildlife Experience. Check our website for more information and see pictures of our incredible layout with its mountain scenery and the meticulous attention to detail.

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Iron Horse Regional Trail Closures in October

September 27, 2017 4:00 pm

Thanks to a reader for sending this photo pointing out various temporary Iron Horse Trail closures in October in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord.

From the East Bay Regional Park District website:

Sections of Iron Horse Regional Trail will be closed periodically during October 2017 for pavement maintenance. The segments of trail that will be subject to closure are Newell Avenue to Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek, Las Juntas Way to Lisa Lane in Pleasant Hill, and Monument Boulevard to Concord Avenue in Concord. Check back for specific closure dates.

Sections of Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail and Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail will also be periodically closed during October 2017.

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Patra Indian Grill Opens in Orchards Shopping Center in Walnut Creek

September 27, 2017 1:10 pm

Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned that Patra Indian Grill would be replacing Pancheros in the Orchards shopping center at the corner of Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd in Walnut Creek and they are now open, thanks to a reader for sending photos. Check out menu after the jump as well. Looks nice, I’m going to check this place out!

More photos after the jump…

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