Lafayette Reservoir
I remember scrambling for change too many times while parking at the Lafayette Reservoir over the years so it’s nice to see a new lot and meters that accept credit cards. The metered spots run $1.50 per hour, max 2 hours and there is also separate parking for those with annual passes. That being said I now park on Mt. Diablo Blvd. for free and just walk or run up as it’s so close by.
Moraga Way, Orinda
In May of last year I noted that “The Old Yellow House” was getting remodeled and it’s progressing nicely as you can see in the photo above. It’s located on Moraga Way so plenty of people see this house every day driving through Orinda. According to the developer’s Facebook page they will be back to finish this house sometime this summer. I look forward to seeing this when it’s completed.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 20th, 2013
11:00am – 12:00pm | FreeJoin us this summer for a guided walking tour of Walnut Creek’s prime public art works located around downtown. Tours start at 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month. The 60-minute, docent-led walking tours depart from the front of the Lesher Center. Admission is $5 and includes a free pass to the Bedford Gallery.
We’re excited that artist Seyed Alavi will be joining the tour on Saturday, July 20 on the new Tour Route #4, focusing on Downtown Main Street and the Library. Seyed will speak about his piece Fountainhead on Main St. by Mechanics Bank.
RSVP to 925/295-1423 and drop-ins are always welcome.
The Barbacoa outdoor lounge area at Orinda Theatre Square looks great. In addition to the fire pit there are tables shaded by huge umbrellas to the right.
1345 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Back last January I posted about the Diablo Actors’ Ensemble Theatre in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. next to Peet’s and I just noticed that it has closed. It turns out that it closed in May according to the Contra Costa Times:
The jewel box of a theater, home to Diablo Actors’ Ensemble for the past five years and Lois Grandi’s Playhouse West for 13 years before that, will close at the end of May. The property at 1345 Locust St. has been sold, and the new owner envisions a restaurant where the theater, the Paint Palette and The Bead Store currently reside.
The Fundamentals – Motown dance band:
Moraga Commons Park
1149 Moraga Rd
Thursday, July 11th, 2013
6:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeYou are invited to join your neighbors on Thursday evenings at the Moraga Commons Park for a relaxing free concert in the park. Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs to the grassy hillside in front of the band shell. Enjoy the music while your children enjoy the park. The volunteers of the Moraga Park and Recreation Foundation will even cook dinner for you with the Snack Bar opening at 6:00 pm.
Concerts start at 6:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm
1510 Geary Road, Walnut Creek
From the Walnut Creek Police Department:
On 07/08/13 at approximately 2304 hrs., an employee was robbed by the above described suspect in the parking lot of 1510 Geary Rd. The suspect approached the victim in the parking lot and demanded money. The suspect was armed with a knife. After receiving the money, the suspect fled on foot. A police K9 immediately began a track for the suspect, but did not locate anyone.
No one was injured during the robbery and the investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.
Suspect(s): White male adult, early 20’s, approx. 5’10”, thin build with a sunken in face, short hair and pale skin. Suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and tan soled shoes. Armed with a knife.
3631 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last month I noted that the vitamin store GNC was opening in the Lafayette Shopping Center and they are now open.
2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
The Golf Mart will be moving from their Concord location to their new location at 2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd right off highway 24 in Walnut Creek. Golfsmith used to be a short walk away but they moved to Pleasant Hill last year. Connecting everything together is Pier 1 Imports which moved from the future Golf Mart location to the old Golfsmith location.
From Golf Mart’s website:
Serving Northern California as well as the San Diego area, the Golf Mart is a California institution and one of the best-reviewed golf chains in the country.
Stop by any of our 10 locations and see first-hand what some customers have called the, “Costco of Golf!”
A reader writes in:
Hi BTC,
Wondering if you’ve heard anything about the explosion sounds that have rocked near downtown Walnut Creek Saturday and Sunday night, around 11:00pm. I was sitting in my living room both times I heard the extremely loud and close sounding explosions. They both hit around 11:00pm each night but I haven’t heard anything in the news about them. I live near Ygnacio and Homestead and they sounded close, almost near the construction off Civic and Ygnacio. Just curious…