1347 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last December I noted that Diane’s Beachwear was relocating from Broadway Plaza to another spot next to Peet’s Coffee on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open.
1347 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last December I noted that Diane’s Beachwear was relocating from Broadway Plaza to another spot next to Peet’s Coffee on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open.
2001 North Main St, Suite 150, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that A Sweet Affair Bakery & Cafe has opened a new outpost in Walnut Creek in the Ygnacio Center next to Fidelity. They also have a location in the Ygnacio Valley Shopping Center and on Hartz Ave. in Danville. Check out their sandwiches here and baked goods here.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 16th – Saturday, June 21st, 2014A hilarious tale of over-achievers’ angst, Spelling Bee chronicles the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. A Tony Award-winning musical about trying to stand out and fit in at the same time, this riotous musical comedy is guaranteed to have you cachinnating (use it in a sentence, request a definition?). Dust off your dictionary and prepare yourself for the laughter and quirky charms of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
1375 N Main St, Walnut Creek
Last August we learned that Adib’s Persian Rug Gallery would be moving to 1424 S. Main St. Walnut Creek and now the owner is redeveloping this location, splitting it into two separate spaces, one on each floor, which will include an elevator.
1372 N Main St. #204, Walnut Creek
A new e-cigarette shop called VapeSmart is opening in downtown Walnut Creek above CREAM. They will also do cell phone and tablet repairs.
Centennial Celebration of Heritage Day at Borges Ranch:
Borges Ranch
1035 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 17th, 2014
10:00am – 4:00pm | $7.50 (advance)Families of all ages are invited to celebrate Walnut Creek’s early ranch days – and enjoy performances by country singer and “American Idol” star Matt Rogers – at the Centennial Celebration of Heritage Day at Borges Ranch, set for Sat., May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are now available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
heritage-day-at-borges-ranc h-tickets-10622493163. First 150 tickets purchased receive VIP event passes.
To volunteer at this event, visit this link – http://
wcserviceday.volunteerhub.c om/Events/Index A Season 3 “American Idol” finalist, Rogers will perform at both 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The first 150 ticket purchasers will receive VIP event passes for a special mid-day meet-and-greet event with the country star.
A Heritage Day highlight for children will be a Ranch Days Costume Parade, where children will “parade” their favorite early 1900s ranch attire. The Costume Parade will start at 10:30 a.m.
The day’s activities also will feature:– Performances by local folk/blue grass groups and the Diablo Mountain Cloggers
– Farm animal demonstrations
– Pony rides
– Children’s games and crafts
– Silent films
– Short walking tours in the Shell Ridge Open Space
– Ranch house visits with the Borges Family
– Heritage home-arts demonstrationsTickets
Children (2-17) — $5
Adults — $7.50 (advance) or $10 (day of event)
Ticket price includes all entertainment, demonstrations,
tours, and shuttle transportation. A small additional fee will be charged for craft supplies. Food and beverages are available for purchase. No refunds.PLEASE NOTE – Parking
Parking at the ranch is limited so only those with disabled placards my drive to the ranch on Heritage Day. All other guests must park at Northgate High School (425 Castle Rock Rd.) and take the shuttle buses to the ranch. First shuttle leaves Northgate High at 9:45 a.m.
3116 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Heavenly Cafe, located in the shopping plaza next to the Park Regency Apartments in Walnut Creek has been closed for several weeks for “remodeling” according to the sign in the window although some people have speculated that it’s under new ownership. Stay tuned…
Spotted in front of the Apple store in downtown Walnut Creek, does anyone know what kind of car this is? I saw the guy take off in it and it was loud.
1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Locust Street Deli will be replaced by a new Japanese restaurant tentatively called Jun Japanese Bistro. Depending on how fast the new owner can get the process moving Locust Street Deli could be closing next month. I wouldn’t be surprised if the new restaurant featured yakitori rather than sushi. Stay tuned…
Broadway Plaza
The Tesla Showroom that replaced the Lacoste clothing store in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek had its grand opening this weekend. Having only ever seen a Tesla on the road it was interesting to check it out in more detail. In the back of the showroom they have the bottom frame on display (see photo below). Since the batteries are underneath the car, there is space in front for a second trunk which I found fascinating. There is also an option (which you can see in the red car) to put additional rear facing seats for small kids which would make me very nervous but according to a Tesla representative the back is reinforced better. Even if you’re not in the market for a $70,000 car I still recommend checking out this showroom to see the possibilities.
