Ygnacio Valley Rd. & Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek
Last September I noted that Whole Foods would be replacing Safeway (which will move across the street) and the Encina Grande shopping center recently submitted new plans (see rendering above). In addition to Whole Foods, there are also plans for Walgreens to move in at the left side on the Oak Grove Road entrance in Walnut Creek.
As I approached this house in Moraga from afar, my first thought turned to E.T., which coincidentally is playing for free at the Orinda Theatre this evening.
Orinda Theatre Square
2 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, July 10th, 2014
10:30am | FreeLizard Lady’s Reptiles is the wildlife experience that children love! An informative and fun show with snakes, lizards and tortoises.
Last week I noted the progress being made to the inside of Coffee Bean & Tea leaf’s Walnut Creek location in the Sprouts Shopping Center and thanks to a reader for pointing out that the signage went up the next day! It can’t be long now… Of course then there’s the question of parking. Yikes.
Speeding scofflaws in Walnut Creek, look out! This new electric police car is ready for you. 🙂
Photo by Flickr user archer10
Sierra Club- A Balkan Treasure- Stunning Macedonia:
Ygnacio Valley Library
2661 Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, July 9th, 2014
7:00pm – 8:30pm | FreeJoin us as we venture south into the Balkans to discover the natural treasures of Macedonia. Carol High will introduce us to this up-and-coming country, a former part of Yugoslavia and independent only since 1991.
Macedonia, with mountain lakes and deep, green valleys, is a perfect place for hiking and outdoor exploration, especially from a mountain monastery that will be part of our journey. We will see Lake Ohrid (a UNESCO world heritage site) that Carol describes as “The Lake Tahoe of Eastern Europe.” Our journey will include Skopje, the birthplace of Mother Theresa and a capital city in transition. We will listen to traditional music and visit the Old Bazaar in Skopje, the largest bazaar in the Balkans outside Istanbul.
Carol High lives in San Francisco with her husband, Todd. Carol recently returned from her third trip to Macedonia in September 2013 where she led a museum fundraising project and received a leadership award from the mayor of Kriva Palanka. Carol has been featured on Macedonian television and print media.
3003 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that The Salad Spot has closed in Walnut Creek near the Pleasant Hill BART station. Previously in December I noted that The Salad Spot initially opened.
Last month I noted that the fashion accessories store Bracchiale would be reopening in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open.
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Sq, Orinda
Thursday, July 10th, 2014
7:00pm | FreeThe Diablo Classic series is scheduled for Thursday, July 10th at 7pm at the Orinda Theatre. We will be screening “E.T.” and admission is free!
2035 Salvio St, Concord
Last month Korean Bulgogi House closed in downtown Concord and a new restaurant called Wild Ox featuring hamburgers and sandwiches is expected to open mid-July. This is a block from Todos Santos Plaza across from Naan N Curry.
