Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Back in October we learned that the the women’s sports clothing store Athleta opened next to Starbucks and the Tesla showroom in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and a sign inside indicates that they will be relocating within Broadway Plaza next Fall, 2015, presumably in the soon-to-be redeveloped section across the street.
Shadelands Art Center
111 N. Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek
Friday, December 5th – Sunday, December 7th, 2014
10:00am – 6:00pm | FreeThis will be our BIGGEST holiday sale ever — almost twice as many artisans are selling as in previous years! This year we’ve combined efforts with the Clay Arts Guild. Browse and buy ceramics, prints, photography, fiber & glass arts and *much* more … all unique and locally made. Support local artisans and give one-of-a-kind holiday gifts this season! Free and open to the public.
FRIDAY 12/5: Opening Night Gala — music, munchies, Holiday Sale Kick-off, 5-9 pm
SATURDAY 12/6: Holiday sale, 10 am-6 pm
SUNDAY 12/7: Holiday Sale, 10 am-6 pmCheck out our event on Eventbrite: www.2014artistmarket.event
brite.com Celebrate the season and support local artists … we will see you there!
Since the last photos of the Broadway Plaza redevelopment taken early last month the new parking garage opened where this photo of the substantial progress being made was taken. You can see the new white facade of Macy’s at far left and Nordstrom at right.
On Thanksgiving news broke at Inside Bay Area about the Orinda School District kicking out a live-in nanny’s daughter for not technically residing in Orinda. A private investigator was hired by the Orinda School district who determined she resided at her grandmother’s house in Bay Point. However, the district reversed course this week and allowed her to remain at her Orinda school and today issued a statement about their decision:
Last month, the district notified the family of a student that the district’s residency requirement had not been met and that the student would not be permitted to continue attending a district school. In late November, after correspondence with the family and the submission of additional documentation, the district determined that the residency requirements had been fulfilled. The student remains enrolled in a district school.
How do you feel the Orinda School District acted by hiring a private investigator and initially kicking out the student? Did they go overboard or did they take the appropriate response to make sure that only local residents attend local Orinda schools?
Authors & Athletes – Marissa Irvin Gould & Lisa Alipaz:
Lafayette Library
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Sunday, December 7th, 2014
3:00pm – 5:00pm | $5Marissa Irvin Gould, tennis player, NCAA Champion, school teacher, wife, mother and author of A Magical Racquet Ride, Journey to the Four Grand Slam Tournament of Tennis. Marissa and Lisa Alipaz, the Head Womens Tennis Coach at Saint Mary’s College, will discuss the incredible journey from a child tennis player to a college competitor, and the challenges of turning pro.
Tickets $5 at the door
1467 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek
A fairly new showroom for active girls called ivivva, owned by lululemon, has opened in Walnut Creek on Newell Ave. (located in the back of the strip mall where Pacific Bay Coffee and George’s Giant Hamburgers are located). They also offer free yoga classes for girls. Check out their schedule here. Check out photos of the inside below.
From their website:
In a response to a calling from active girls who wanted gear that was as committed to high performance as they were in their sports and sweaty activities, ivivva was created in 2009 by lululemon. We design our athletic wear with input from athletes in our local communities and online at help us design so we know what you need to be a top performer.
1960 North Main St, Walnut Creek
Last April we noted the beginning of construction of the North Main Apartments across from Target in Walnut Creek and since then there has been lots of progress. Now known as Moderna on North Main, the apartment web site notes: “Leasing is expected to begin in Spring of 2015 with first move-ins in Mid Summer of 2015.” There will be studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available for lease.
It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Celebration:
Lafayette Plaza
Downtown Lafayette
Friday, December 5th, 2014
4:00pm – 7:00pm | FreeArrive early and plan to stay! This fun and festive event includes visits with Santa, official holiday tree lighting ceremony, one-of-a-kind photo ops, live musical entertainment, crafts, holiday treats and a holiday sing-a-long.
Festivities begin at 4pm. Santa is scheduled to parade on Lafayette’s treasured Old Betsy fire engine, starting from the Lafayette Historical Society, traveling down Golden Gate Way and arriving at Lafayette Plaza Park at 4:30pm. A must-not-miss for the little ones!
1531 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Back in September we learned that Orangetheory Fitness would be opening this month in downtown Walnut Creek but there is still construction going on so they now anticipate a February opening. There is still no internal wall separating the other half of the former Manicini’s Sleepworld so looks like there’s quite a lot left to do.
Orangetheory Fitness uses a heart rate monitor to monitor everyone’s progress on screens which sounds interesting. Find out more here. They are still offering a free two week trial before they officially open.
“Above and Beyond” by Marcos LaFarga