In a February sign of the day post we saw that the letters were missing from the Anthropologie store in downtown Walnut Creek but it’s back now.
In a February sign of the day post we saw that the letters were missing from the Anthropologie store in downtown Walnut Creek but it’s back now.
Mirandolina! Mistress of a Tuscan Inn:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, April 3rd, 2015 – Saturday, May 2nd, 2015Tough, sexy and audacious Mirandolina is the mistress of a Tuscan inn whose guests include a Count who bought his title, a Marchese who has nothing but his title, and a Cavaliere who is determined to scorn all women. Armed with wit and wiles, Mirandolina sets out to teach her guests some lessons in love and finance, while hanging onto the handsome Fabrizio as both her fiancé and employee! Will true love prevail? Will Mirandolina “lean in” and get it all? A rapturous and sharply hilarious 18th Century battle-of-the-sexes comedic caper about a woman trying to run a business in a man’s world, in a fresh new World Premiere adaptation by the director of the REP hits Noises Off, Sweet Charity and Rumors.
2061 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
A new organic fabric shop may be opening on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Walnut Creek where California Document Preparers used to be. (They moved one store down). Stay tuned…
This week we learned about new condos going up in Lafayette; plenty more new construction of houses, condos and rental apartments are going up in the East Bay as well. Right now, considering the housing and rental markets, is it a better time to rent or buy?
Lafayette Juniors 16th Annual Kitchen Tour for Charity:
Lafayette
Saturday, May 16th, 2015
10:00am – 3:00pm | $40Tickets are on sale now for the Lafayette Juniors 16th Annual Kitchen Tour. This self-guided tour will be held on Saturday, May 16th from 10am to 3pm and will feature six special Lafayette homes with beautifully designed classic, traditional, contemporary, transitional, and modern cottage kitchens, and a mid-century modern kitchen recently featured in Houzz “Kitchen of the Week.” Attendees will receive a Kitchen Tour program detailing all the special design elements of the kitchens as well as information on the architects, designers and contractors who created these spaces.
Proceeds from this year’s event benefit the work of five local non-profit organizations: Ruby’s Place, Boys & Girls Club of Diablo Valley, Las Trampas, Trinity Center Walnut Creek, and VESTIA. These organizations were selected by the Lafayette Juniors for the support they provide to children, families and seniors in need in Contra Costa and neighboring East Bay counties.
“In preparation for our 16th annual Kitchen Tour, I am reminded of what’s possible when we come together to raise funds for charity,” said Laura Lashinsky, President of the Lafayette Juniors. “We would like to thank everyone who is helping to make this year’s Kitchen Tour possible, from our sponsors and donors, to our generous homeowners who are opening their homes to us all. We are lucky to have a home on this year’s Tour that was featured in Houzz ‘Kitchen of the Week.’” To see a sneak peak of this kitchen, visit http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28547920/list/kitchen-of-the-week-modern-update-for-a-midcentury-gem
Tickets are $40 ($35 tax deductible), with a box lunch available for $15. Tickets can be purchased online at www.lafayettejuniors.org and are also available at Premier Kitchens in Lafayette.
A couple of weeks ago I was passing by the Walgreens being developed in downtown Lafayette when I spotted this water leak right behind the fence. Although it’s hard to tell from the photo it was GUSHING water. I called EBMUD to report it so hopefully the leak was fixed.
Now we learn that California is imposing a 25% reduction in water usage. SFGATE reports that EBMUD is, “considering a drought surcharge of 25 percent on average on all users so that it can buy additional water” as well as “considering imposing excessive-use penalties on customers who consume four to six times as much water as average.”
Do you plan on reducing water usage? If so, how?
3730 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last June we learned of a new condominium complex coming to Lafayette called Woodbury and construction is well under way with an expected completion date of late spring.
From their website:
Woodbury, the new residential enclave in the heart of Lafayette, was conceived to encourage elevated and convenient living. It is centrally located just a short five minute walk from downtown Lafayette. A community of 36 new luxury Garden Flats and 20 Terrace Condominiums, many with views of Mount Diablo, Woodbury represents a rare and special opportunity to own new construction in Lafayette.
Woodbury is scheduled to open and commence sales in late Spring 2015.
Walnut Creek First Wednesdays:
Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, April 1st, 2015
5:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeLast Minute Band – 10 piece classic R&B band
*Visit with the Easter Bunny
*Portraits by a Caricature Artist
*Clay Arts Education demonstrations
*Participate in painting a community
masterpiece with Canvas & CabernetFood Trucks:
Grab & Go Kabob
Tonli Dumpling
Tacos de los Altos
Kara’s Cupcakes
Spotted at the Willows shopping center in Concord. Glad to see new bike racks added throughout.
Ygnacio Valley Rd. & Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek
Last July we learned about updated plans for Walgreens and Whole Foods at the Encina Grand shopping center in Walnut Creek and construction has now begun on the new Walgreens and is expected to open by October, 2015 according to the owner Regency Centers. This is also when the old Walgreens will close. Note that although Walgreens and Safeway will occupy newly constructed buildings, the small buildings in-between will not be demolished. There will only be a new facade added to the front. Thanks to a reader for sending updated construction photos.
