Saint Mary’s College Offers Leadership Programs for Working Adults

October 3, 2014 10:00 am

Sponsored By Saint Mary’s College:
Saint Mary’s College was founded in 1863 and is commited to social justice, respect for all persons, and the power of education to transform lives. It’s one of the oldest schools in the West, yet planted firmly in the 21st century on a foundation of strong values.

Saint Mary’s College of California Leadership Studies Program provides an innovative and practical education for students in the theories, perspectives and practices of leadership, which are responsive to the unique challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Come meet our faculty, staff and alumni at our Open House event Saturday, October 18, from 10:00am-12:00pm! Find out how the M.A. and B.A. programs are catered towards adult learners and how school can fit into your present life. RSVP and bring a friend.

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Friday Question of the Day – What are you going to be for Halloween?

October 3, 2014 8:30 am

With Halloween right around the corner and as the Halloween costume shops start popping up, it will soon be time to decide what to go as for Halloween. My kid absolutely, positively wants to be a ninja this year. Not sure what color but ninja it will be! What are you (or your kids) planning on going as for Halloween this year? Do you plan on buying a costume or making one?

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Stevie Coyle at Mighty Fine Guitars on Oct. 11th

October 2, 2014 4:30 pm

Stevie Coyle:

Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Saturday, October 11th, 2014
8:00pm | $15 – $20

MFG proprietor Stevie Coyle doesn’t often book himself into The Big Room at Lamorinda Music, but “the public has spoken.” La-di-dah, eh?

(Strangely, he has also started referring to himself in the third person.)

Show starts at 8:00pm. This will be a pass-the-hat party with a Suggested Donation of $15 – $20 per person

MIGHTY FINE GUITARS
85 Lafayette Circle, immediately adjacent to Lamorinda Music
Lafayette, CA 94549

No RSVP required. Spread the word. BYOB.

Webcast link:

https://www.stageit.com/stevie_coyle/proprietor_stevie_coyle_takes_the_stage_at_mighty_fine_guitars_in_lafayette_ca/39767

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Sweet Ride of the Day

October 2, 2014 11:30 am

Spotted in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek.

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Walnut Creek Turns 100: Celebrating the City Through Art at the Bedford Gallery through Nov. 16th

October 2, 2014 8:30 am

The Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts is hosting a new exhibit called Walnut Creek Turns 100: Celebrating the City Through Art until November 16th with free admission. If you’re familiar with Walnut Creek there is plenty of artwork that you’ll recognize, like the Lawrence’s Walnut Creek Meat Co. sign and the world-renowned downtown Walnut Creek koi pond.

From their website:

Presented in honor our city’s centennial, Walnut Creek Turns 100 is an exhibition that reflects our city’s rich history, land, commerce, community, and culture, both past and present, and features artwork made by our community members. This show reminds us how lucky we are to live in a place where beauty is everywhere and it highlights the enthusiasm of our community members who contribute to the texture of our town. Join us as we celebrate our heritage and history.

More photos after the jump…

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Wallet Robbery at Tender Greens in Downtown Walnut Creek on Mon.

October 1, 2014 10:30 pm

From the Walnut Creek PD:

Here is an update on the wallet thief. Take a close look as she is seen exiting a store after purchasing over $1000 worth of merchandise on the stolen credit card. This is just one of the stores she hit. Please call the Walnut Creek Police Dept at (925)943-5844 if you recognize her.

More details including video from Tender Greens at SF Gate.

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The Pillars of Heyday with John Muir Laws and Vincent Medina, Jr at the Lafayette Library Tomorrow

October 1, 2014 4:30 pm

The Pillars of Heyday with John Muir Laws and Vincent Medina, Jr:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, October 2nd, 2014
6:30pm – 8:00pm | $20

Malcom Margolin’s Heyday Books has been publishing original California stories for the past forty years. Topics cover native peoples, newly arrived immigrants, nature, and explorations of California’s most original thinkers, poets, and visual artists. Join us for a discussion with two of Heyday’s most prolific and popular writers and collaborators: Jack Muir Laws and Vincent Medina, Jr.

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Veggie Grill Opening by Late November in Downtown Walnut Creek

October 1, 2014 11:30 am

1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek

There has been quite a lot of progress with the new Veggie Grill coming to downtown Walnut Creek and now their Facebook page notes that they expect to open mid to late November. Check out their menu here. They will be located right next to Anthropologie and Tender Greens on Locust St.

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Downtown Walnut Creek Association Seeking Executive Director

October 1, 2014 10:00 am

Stein Mart, Crunch and Petco Coming to Safeway Orchards in Walnut Creek

October 1, 2014 8:30 am

Rendering of the Orchards Safeway stores

Earlier this month I posted some scuttlebutt about Campo Di Bocce, an Italian restaurant and bocce facility possibly coming to the Orchards Safeway development in Walnut Creek at Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd. and according to an article in the Contra Costa Times, “Safeway officials continuously hint of a deal in the works”, although the exact restaurant wasn’t named.

The article also notes that the department store Stein Mart, the gym Crunch and the pet store Petco will be coming to this development as well. I’m already familiar with Petco and Crunch.

From the Stein Mart “Fashion & Value for over 100 years” website:

Dear Friend, I personally invite you to see what Stein Mart has in store for you. This season, find more designer brands, more colors, a bigger selection and exciting new ways to save every day. And now, online shopping, so you can experience us at home and in your local store.

Either way, I promise that we are going to keep the WOWs coming. Look forward to the latest fashion, the most unique home décor and gifts, and the season’s must-have accessories – at prices that fit your budget perfectly.

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