Aquathon & 5K Swim at Clarke Memorial Swim Center in Walnut Creek on Nov. 15th

Clark Memorial Swim Center
1750 Heather Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, November 15th, 2015
8:00am | $45

Come out and swim with us for the 2015 WCA Aquathon & 5K! Whether you swim 1 lap or “Go for it” and try swimming the 5K – your participation will help TWO great swim organizations: Synchronized Swimming Athletes with Disabilities (SS-AWD) and the Walnut Creek Aquanuts!

Registration is NOW OPEN on the WCA website and includes: FREE cap, Food, One Duck Derby Duck, and underwater music as you swim!
*Adults – $45 / *18 years & younger – $20
Check-in begins at 7:45am on Sunday, 11/15

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Applebee’s Closed for Remodel at Encina Grande in Walnut Creek

November 11, 2015 11:30 am

Encina Grande, Walnut Creek

Lots of work being done at the Encina Grande shopping center in Walnut Creek as Safeway has been demolished and work begins on the new Whole Foods supermarket, splitting Encina Grande temporarily in two. The side with the new Walgreens is mostly done now, and the side where Applebee’s is located is in the thick of things as the development progresses.

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Veterans Day Gratitude

November 11, 2015 8:30 am

Photo by Flickr user dvids

Thank you to all veterans who have served.

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Diablo Ballet presents “A Swingin’ Holiday and More” Nov. 13th – 15th at Del Valle Theatre in Walnut Creek

November 10, 2015 5:00 pm

Photo by Bérenger Zyla: Tetyana Martyanova and Robert Dekkers in A Swingin’ Holiday

Diablo Ballet presents “A Swingin’ Holiday and More”:

Del Valle Theatre
1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
Friday, November 13th – Sunday, November 15th, 2015
$24-$44

Begin your holidays in style as Diablo Ballet
presents the opening program of their 22nd season celebrating the power of dance with A Swingin’ Holiday and More, November 13 – 15 at the Del Valle Theatre in Walnut
Creek.

The 2015-2016 season kicks off with the 2015 Edition of A Swingin’ Holiday, created in 2012 by Sean Kelly, former resident choreographer for the national tour of the musical Billy Elliot and former principal of Houston Ballet. Set to the exhilarating music of the 30’s and 40’s, enjoy your favorite holiday tunes by legends Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller,
Nat “King” Cole, and Wynton Marsalis, as well as jazzy renditions of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, performed by the Diablo Ballet Swing Orchestra, under the musical direction of Greg Sudmeier.

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Mels Original Diner Coming Soon to Concord

November 10, 2015 11:30 am

4391 Treat Blvd, Concord

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Mels Original Diner is coming soon to Concord where Coco’s Bakery Restaurant used to be on Treat Blvd.

From their website:

The Original Mels has been serving up fun and great food since 1947. With locations throughout Northern California and Nevada, we are the place to go for a bye-gone era that offers simple pleasures and a friendly atmosphere.

The 1973 release of the classic “American Graffiti” was set at The Original Mels, and you can still experience the fun and excitement of the movie, and more importantly, the very time itself.

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Safeway Demolished in Encina Grande in Walnut Creek for New Whole Foods

November 10, 2015 8:30 am

Encina Grande, Walnut Creek

In August we learned that Safeway was closing for a new Whole Foods at the Encina Grande shopping Center on Ygancio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek and as you can see in the above photo the entire building has been demolished.

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Free Movie Showing The Godfather at Orinda Theatre on Nov. 12th

November 9, 2015 4:30 pm

Free Movie – The Godfather:

Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, November 12th, 2015
7:00pm | Free

The next free classic film is The Godfather on Thursday November 12th at 7pm at the Orinda Theatre.

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Fresh Choice Closes in Downtown Walnut Creek

November 9, 2015 11:30 am

1275 S. Main St, Walnut Creek

A couple of years ago we learned that Fresh Choice had a makeover at their downtown Walnut Creek location and was renamed California Fresh. It looks like the signage was never changed for some reason and they have now permanently closed as of last month.

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Pure Barre Opening Early 2016 in Downtown Walnut Creek

November 9, 2015 8:30 am

1645 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Pure Barre is opening a new location in downtown Walnut Creek where American Express used to be early next year. Check out the latest updates on their Walnut Creek Facebook page here.

From the Pure Barre Facebook page:

Pure Barre is the largest, most established barre franchise in North America, with more than 250 studios across the United States and more opening every month. Pure Barre is a total body workout that utilizes the ballet barre to perform small, isometric movements, which burn fat, sculpt muscles, and create long, lean physiques. In addition to barre classes, Pure Barre also offers DVDs, equipment, and chic athletic apparel.

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bg Craft Fest at Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek on Nov. 7th and Nov. 8th

November 6, 2015 4:30 pm

bg Craft Fest:

Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, November 7th & Sunday, November 8th, 2015
10:00am – 4:00pm | Free

The Bedford Gallery brings together the best of Bay Area crafters and artists for the Eighth Annual Bg CraftFest. This curated festival is a celebration of handmade gifts, featuring an array of unique items from jewelry to home goods. Held inside the gallery, visitors can shop the Craft Fest and see the current exhibitions, The Art of the Brick and Became by Jud Bergeron – admission is free both days!

The Bg Craft Fest is the perfect opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping. Visitors can find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on their list at this popular event. Craft Fest regulars including Shimmer Jewels and Jake’s Castro Kitchen are back and we have plenty of new surprises, including live crafting demos from Hollie’s Homegrown, Tea Drops and Blue Nectar Soaps.

Vendors Include:

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