The Devil and Daniel Webster at Swan’s Fine Books in Walnut Creek on April 16th

Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, April 16th, 2015
7:30pm | Free

There are still a few seats available for the recitation
on Thursday, April 16th!
David Stephens will present a “telling” – a thirty-five minute presentation – of the story which “they tell in the border country, where Massachusetts joins Vermont and New Hampshire”.

Hailed as an instant classic when it first appeared in The Saturday Evening Post in 1936, The Devil and Daniel Webster stands in the front ranks of great American short stories. A hard-luck New Hampshire farmer sells his soul to the Devil and then enlists the help of Daniel Webster, “…the biggest man in the country…” to win it back. The Devil assembles a jury of the worst criminals and traitors from our history, and Webster must convince them to set free their fellow man. Can he? The verdict is a testament to Benet’s deep faith in the flawed beauty of the American journey.

Seating will be limited, so if you have not already done so, please RSVP to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.

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Car of the Day

April 14, 2015 8:30 am

Spotted in Walnut Creek.

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Wake Up the Garden with New Five-Day Spring Garden Sale at Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek on April 11th – 16th

April 10, 2015 4:30 pm

Wake Up the Garden with New Five-Day Spring Garden Sale:

Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 11th, 2015 – Thursday, April 16th, 2015
Free

Saturday:

Members Only Pre-Sale 9am-11amEntry granted to members of The Ruth Bancroft Garden only! No reciprocal members or guest passes.

Memberships available at the door

Public sale 11am – 3pm

Docent-led tours at 11am and 1pm

Free admission all day (Saturday only)

Garden open until 4pm

Sunday – Thursday:

The public sale continues 10am – 4pm each day

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Continuing Progress on Broadway Plaza Redevelopment in Walnut Creek

April 10, 2015 11:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Compared to the last time we took a look at the Broadway Plaza redevelopment in downtown Walnut Creek back last November, there has been amazing progress. You can see where the windows will be, one new parking garage has been completed, and Macy’s new window is up. Check out the latest progress here. I’m looking forward to the grand opening towards the end of the year!

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Friday Question of the Day – Best Spot for a New Food Truck Market?

April 10, 2015 8:30 am

With news that Walnut Creek has lost TheBEND food truck market people have been wondering what would be a good location for a new food truck market. One suggestion was the, “big open parking area in front of CVS at the corner of California and Olympic”. What about Cypress St. where Walnut Creek Wednesdays are held? What other locations are out there for a food truck market?

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Orangetheory Fitness Opening Late April in Downtown Walnut Creek

April 9, 2015 11:30 am

1531 Locust St, Walnut Creek

We’ve been following the progress on the new heart rate monitoring gym Orangetheory Fitness coming to downtown Walnut Creek and the latest word is that it expects to open “end of the month” according to their Facebook page.

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Progress on Ascent Apartments in Walnut Creek across from Target

April 9, 2015 8:30 am

1960 North Main St, Walnut Creek

Formerly known as Moderna on North Main Apartments, progress continues on the rental complex Moderna in downtown Walnut Creek across from Target. A giant “coming summer 2015” sign has been posted and their website notes, “Leasing is expected to begin in Spring of 2015 with first move-ins in Mid Summer of 2015.” Check out the features and amenities here. There will be electric car charging stations and an on-site CarShare program, not to mention a super convenient gas station. Other features include a, “pool area with large sun deck, hot-tub and barbeque facilities” and fitness studio.

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Mural of the Day

April 8, 2015 11:30 am

Spotted near St. Mary’s Church and school in Walnut Creek.

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PetSmart Coming to Encina Grande in Walnut Creek

April 8, 2015 8:30 am

Ygnacio Valley Rd. & Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader pointing out that PetSmart is coming to Encina Grande in Walnut Creek. The nearly 10,000 square foot building will be located next to Toyo Sushi and Encina Bike Shop in the Corner Tenants section. Previously we learned that construction began on a new Walgreens store on the other side and Whole Foods would be opening in October, 2016. Meanwhile across the street at the delayed Orchards shopping center, Petco is planning to open.

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TheBEND Food Truck Market Closes in Walnut Creek

April 7, 2015 11:30 am

TheBEND food truck market that opened only last April in Walnut Creek where the French restaurant Virage used to be has closed according to Diablo Dish. Their website says, “Maintenance mode” and in its place will probably be a “mixed-use building”. Too bad it didn’t make it.

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