1357 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month I noted that The Beauty Source was opening in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St, and they have now opened.
1357 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month I noted that The Beauty Source was opening in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St, and they have now opened.
Fast Times 80s Dance Party Band:
Blu 42
1251 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek
Friday, June 13th, 2014
9:00pm – 1:30am | $10
June Wine Walk:
Downtown Walnut Creek
Wednesday, June 18th, 2014
6:00pm – 9:00pm | $30 ($40 at the door)Walnut Creek continues its Centennial Celebrations with a June Wine Walk – stroll through downtown’s unique retail shops and restaurants, while enjoying a variety of outstanding wines and acoustic musicians. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Diablo Regional Arts Association and the Walnut Creek Library Foundation.
Photo courtesy (310) Eatery
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
The new June menu from the LA Street Food restaurant (310) Eatery in downtown Walnut Creek is now available and includes new dishes such as Peking duck sliders and I-5 South Fish Tacos. The menu also indicates that breakfast will soon be available as well. Check them out on Facebook here.
Spotted in front of Lottie’s Creamery in downtown Walnut Creek. If I had to guess I would say this is a late 1960’s or early 1970’s Cadillac. Anyone know the year?
Lose Your Lawn Hand-On Workshop:
Creston Rd, Walnut Creek
Sunday, June 21st, 2014
9:00am – 1:00pm | $25Would you like to transform your thirsty, high-maintenance lawn to a beautiful, water-efficient landscape? You will get hands-on experience “sheet-mulching” – an easy, cost-effective way of removing unwanted grass (or weeds!) – and learn from Garden Designer Kelly Marshall about drought-tolerant plant selection. Also find out about the great local water district lawn-conversion rebates!
An inspiring sustainable garden tour and delicious lunch is included!
Evening Discussion on Wallace Stegner’s Works:
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Thursday, June 12th, 2014
7:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeIf you are interested in Wallace Stegner…
…please join us on Thursday evening, June 12th, for an informal discussion on Wallace Stegner, the author and the man. Leading the discussion will be James M. Dourgarian, Bookman, ABAA, one of the country’s foremost experts on John Steinbeck and Wallace Stegner, and a Walnut Creek resident.The format will be informal, with Jim beginning the evening talking about Wallace Stegner’s life and moving into some of his works. You will learn more about what went into writing the works and how they are viewed today by collectors. Questions and open dialogue will be welcome towards the end of our time together.
Since seating is limited, please R.S.V.P. to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
Cooking with Kids at Walnut Creek Yacht Club:
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 12th, 26th & August 9th, 2014
1:00pm – 3:00pm | FreeThe spaces at these classes are highly coveted, and are limited to the first fifteen to sign up. Please call now if this is something that you would like your budding chef to experience.
The three classes are held on Saturdays, from 1-3 pm.
And here are the dates:
July 12, July 26, August 9Chef Kevin chooses a dish that is seasonal, delicious and fun to prepare with the kids, ages 7-13.
We’re sorry, but this is for kids only! Please drop your sous chef off at the aft deck at
1:00 and pick him or her up at 3:00.
These classes are as much fun for Chef Kevin as they are for the kids, so we do not charge for them.
Last week I noted that the fashion accessories store Bracchiale would be reopening in a new Broadway Plaza location next to the Tesla showroom and there is now a sign up indicating that they’re opening on June 20th.
Snakes Alive…Harmless or Venomous – Meet the reptiles of Mount Diablo:
Mt. Diablo State Park
Summit Museum
Sunday, June 8th, 2014
10:30am – 2:00pm | FreeCome and meet some of the common reptiles of Mt Diablo. See our ONLY venomous snake, the Northern Pacific Rattler, a timid yet “deadly” creature. Find out what is myth and what is the true about these non aggressive serpents. Meet and hold some of our other local snakes and reptiles. Join Naturalist Michael Marchiano between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM in the Audio Visual Room at the Summit.