Head 2 Toe Reflexology & Massage recently opened in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. I believe another massage place used to be at this location so not much has changed.
Head 2 Toe Reflexology & Massage recently opened in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. I believe another massage place used to be at this location so not much has changed.
From the Walnut Creek Police Department:
Suspect(s): White male adult, approximately 24 years old, 5 ft 9 inches to 6 ft tall, medium build, blonde hair, with some facial hair wearing a white shirt and baseball cap. Suspect was armed with a firearm.
On June 12, 2013 at approximately 5:54 pm, the above listed suspect entered Cigarettes for Less in the Palos Verde Mall and attempted to rob the employee with a firearm. When the suspect displayed the firearm the employee, in fear of their life, ran out of the store. The suspect fled from the store without obtaining any money or merchandise. Officers searched the area with the aid of the K9 but were unable to locate the suspect. The victim did not sustain any injuries.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
June 21st – June 23rd, 2013A hit in NYC and Chicago, the magnificent theatrical adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS returns to Walnut Creek due to popular demand from June 21 through June 23. THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS is a provocative look at spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view. Now in its third smash year, THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS’ National Tour has delighted capacity audiences in over 50 major cities. THE NEW YORK TIMES raved that the production is “Humorous and Lively…The Devil Has Rarely Been Given His Due More Perceptively!”; THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES hailed it as “Smart, Sizzling Entertainment!”; and CHRISTIANITY TODAY called THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS “A Profound Experience!”
This fire pit was featured with one of the kitchens in the Lafayette Juniors Kitchen Tour last month. Look closely and you can see actual horseshoes inside the fire pit which is rather appropriate considering the house is located right next to a huge horse stable in Burton Valley, Lafayette.
Props to the Lafayette Juniors who ended up raising over $50,000 for various non-profit organizations including $25,000 for New Day for Children, which, “rescues and provides for the needs of American girls ages 10 to 18 suffering from the desperation of human trafficking”.
If you would like to see your kitchen or remodel featured email me a photo at btcreek(at)beyondthecreek(dot)com with location and details and I’ll be in touch.
Spotted at a doctor’s office in Walnut Creek, the notice says, “CELL PHONES ARE PROHIBITED IN OUR OFFICE”. I think it’s time they updated their sign to note that ‘speaking’ on your cell phone is prohibited. 🙂
Rossi’s Tennis & Running shop recently moved from their Oak Hill location to Mt. Diablo Blvd. right behind Boswell’s Party Supplies in the parking lot where the Caffino stand is located in downtown Lafayette. Apparently Rossi’s is known for their tennis stringing operation.
A Day in the Life of Lafayette:
Lafayette
Friday, June 21st, 2013
12:01am – 11:59pm | FreeA Day in the Life of Lafayette aims to create a crowdsourced snapshot of our community on that particular day. All are invited to participate, from 5 years old to 105 years old! This is your opportunity to think outside the lens.
Here’s how it works:
On Friday, June 21 – the Summer Solstice, the longest day of year –take pictures in Lafayette anytime between 12:01 am and 11:59 pm. Choose a photo, including the time and location it was taken, and submit it to the City of Lafayette Offices between July 12thand July 30th (by 5 pm). The Lafayette Public Art Committee will review the entries and select the winning photographs to be displayed at the Library Gallery at the Community Hall and on the City’s website from September through November. A reception will be held at the gallery in late September to recognize the finalists.
The housewares and gift shop Entrez! Open House has recently closed in downtown Walnut Creek on Cypress St. Their new location will be at 100 Grand Ave. in Oakland beginning June 24th. Check out their website here. This leaves downtown Walnut Creek without two great housewares and gift shops as Wish also left downtown Walnut Creek for 2333 Boulevard Way in Walnut Creek less than a mile away.
The inaugural Walnut Creek Film Festival took place last weekend beginning Friday night and lasting throughout Sunday evening. I had a chance to see some of the short films being shown and thought the movies were really cool. My favorites were:
It’s refreshing to have access to these independent movies right downtown so I’m thrilled about this film festival coming to Walnut Creek. Being the comedy fan I am I was partial to the comedy shorts although I enjoyed other genres as well. Yes, there were a few that didn’t work for me at all, but it was more than offset by the standouts listed above. I will definitely be back next year to check out the new offerings. Since they offer tickets based on genres in addition to all-day passes the possibilities are huge. I’ll definitely be back for the comedy block next year!
Did anyone go to this festival? What were your favorites?
In order to make room for extra parking for the new restaurant The Cooperage in downtown Lafayette, the building where Twigs Floral & Art called home for over 25 years will be demolished soon. Twigs will still be open for phone and online orders so check out their website for more info here.
