Titled “Where the Other Sock Goes”, by Julie Alvarado, this utility box was spotted at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out another one here. They’re plastered all around downtown Walnut Creek. Very cool!
Spotted at the parking lot vegetable garden across from the Lesher center in downtown Walnut Creek, the sign says “Love blooms here”. Is the bike part of this art piece?
1380 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Back in April I noted that McDonald’s would be closing in downtown Walnut Creek this summer and although the timing was off it turns out that they are planning to eventually close to make room for 119 residential units along with 16,323 square feet of retail stores. According to the Walnut Creek city council agenda report, JDC Development and McDonald’s Corporation filed the use permit and design review applications so McDonald’s would still be involved with the development of the condos (or rental units). I wonder what restaurant might end up at this location? Hmm…
Currently the Walnut Creek Design Review commission is recommending denying this development, “with recommendations for acceptable changes to project density, parking, site planning, or other considerations.” Stay tuned…
From ruthbancroftgarden.org
Container Gardening with Organic Materials:
Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 4th, 2014
1:30pm – 3:00pm | $25This class will focus on creating succulent arrangements with natural materials. Gourds, wooden boxes, and dried organic materials found in the garden make a wonderful base for a succulent arrangement. Laura Hogan, owner of Arid Accents, will create several examples in front of the class while sharing design principles and successful plant combinations for containers.
Following the demonstration, each attendee will be able to create their own masterpiece, using a moss covered branch as the starting point for their creativity.
$25 General Admission, $20 Members Price – Pre-registration is required for this class.
Members, please call the office to register at member price.
After moving multiple times within Broadway Plaza over the past couple of years, fashion accessories boutique Bracchiale (located next to Starbucks) has finally closed to make room for the GAP-owned, performance clothing store Athleta, which will be opening later this month.
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…
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.
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.
The Downtown Walnut Creek Association is seeking a full-time Executive Director to join our team. As our Executive Director, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to work in one of the West’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations. Downtown Walnut Creek is renowned for its world-class selection of shops, offering the ultimate shopping experience – all in a safe, beautiful, and pedestrian-friendly setting.
The Executive Director will preserve and build upon a vibrant, successful downtown. This position is a great fit for a creative, natural born leader with a passion for marketing and events, and strong administrative and accounting skill set. With direction from the Board, the Executive Director will serve as the “face” of the Association. A desire to build strong relationships is a must – interfacing with business owners, city staff and officials, and vendors is a large part of the position.
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