3380 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
Soo Dance Company & Academy has relocated to Blackhawk Plaza in Danville in a great spot next to the Blackhawk Museum. They offer classes to people of all ages, including adults. Check out their classes here.
3380 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
Soo Dance Company & Academy has relocated to Blackhawk Plaza in Danville in a great spot next to the Blackhawk Museum. They offer classes to people of all ages, including adults. Check out their classes here.
Rodgers Ranch
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, August 20th, 2015
10:00am – 12:00pm | $20Herbs have been around since the beginning of time and were our first food and medicine. Attempts have been made to ban their use and create fear about their effectiveness, but they have withstood the test of time and are now becoming a popular alternative to pharmaceuticals. Learn the folklore and history of some herbs, their uses and how they can be incorporated into your life every day. Make a sleep pillow to take home. Herb plants will be available for purchase. Instructor Denise Koroslev has studied, grown and used herbs for the last 35 years and is a distributor for Natures Sunshine herbs. She is treasurer of the Northern California Unit of The Herb Society of America and has been involved with the restoration of Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center for 19 years.
1179A Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Pinkberry would be closing in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek and replaced with a Los Angeles-based juice bar called Pressed Juicery and there is now an “Opening Fall 2015” sign along with giant photos of their juices on the windows while the inside gets redone. Check out their juice menu here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
One more new retailer coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek is Apex by Sunglass Hut, which will feature “sport performance eyewear”. I asked about this at Sunglass Hut, also located at Broadway Plaza and they were not aware of Apex coming however according to my source there are definite plans for this, right next to Macy’s. Check out this new concept store experience here. Looks very cool!
From their website:
Apex by Sunglass Hut is a revolutionary sunglass store committed to carrying the world’s best assortment of sport performance eyewear. Driven by innovation, the N3L retail experience will forever change the way performance eyewear is discovered, ensuring that you will always find the right frame, shape and lens for your specific sport or outdoor environment.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, August 20th & Friday, August 21st, 2015
7:00pm | $20
Generation of Dreams tells the story of two college students who are fed up with the social injustices that plague society. These students come together in hopes of getting others involved to fight these problems of racial and social inequalities. In the process of doing this, they realize they come from a generation of people who are quick to complain but at times, slow to take action.
This play brings into question the effects of social media activism, the struggles of chasing dreams, and navigating through the difficulties of trying to uplift and unite their community.The play also makes historical references to leaders such as Fred Hampton, Ella Baker, Huey P Newton and other community organizers.
2054 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek
A new restaurant called Mariachi Mexican Grill opened several months ago in the Countrywood Shopping Center in Walnut Creek where Una Mas used to be.
Earlier this week we learned that Swad Indian Cuisine was relocating in Lafayette which got me thinking about Indian food. Lafayette also has T’s Firehouse Indian Cuisine. For fusion there is Kanishka’s in Walnut Creek. What is your favorite Indian restaurant?
Photo by Flickr user davehamster
CalSTAR Helicopter Demonstration:
Heather Farm Park (northern most fields #5 and #6)
301 N. San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek
Monday, August 17th, 2015
6:30pm | FreeCalifornia Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CalSTAR) will demonstrate the helicopter landing process and deliver a safety briefing on Monday, August 17 at 6:30 pm at Heather Farm Park (northern most fields #5 and #6) in Walnut Creek. The free demonstration is being sponsored by the City’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and is open to the general public. CalSTAR personnel will discuss how and when air transport is appropriate for trauma and medical patients in the field, what makes a safe landing zone, and safety practices around helicopters.
3003 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek
Sabores del Sur, the Chilean restaurant that has been open for lunch since last April is going to be offering dinner service on Thursdays and Fridays beginning September 3rd. Check out their menu here. In addition, they will also be offering beer and wine. I’ve been trying to take my family here for a while now so this is great news!
Alfajores:
Photo from Sabores del Sur
19D Orinda Way, Orinda
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo) that the online, “luxury monogrammed accessories” store Parker Thatch (formerly iomoi), has opened a retail location in Orinda in the same shopping center where Village Pizza and The Refined Palate are located across from the Orinda Library. Check out their online shop here.
From their website:
Craftsmanship, beautiful materials and personalization evoke the timeless customs of the Northeast tempered with a comfortable Californian elegance. Patterns and motifs are traditional with a witful wink.
Parker Thatch produces seasonal collections of bags, small accessories, homegoods, and stationery crafted from heavy canvas, napa leathers, lucite, heavy paper stocks and featuring Parker Thatch’s own monograms, stripes and whimsical patterns and motifs.