In the beginning of January I noted the closing of Wags & Whiskers Pet Boutique in downtown Walnut Creek however there is a flea market of sorts (couldn’t resist) going on both inside and outside the store on weekends with pet inventory, household items, furniture vintage clothing and decorative items on sale for at least one more weekend. Stop by 1528 Locust St. to check it out.
Well, it’s only been about six months since Bake! opened in the Walnut Creek Baking Company location in downtown Walnut Creek but it has now closed according to a sign in the window. Thanks to a reader for sending this update. Previously, the Walnut Creek Baking Company had been in business for over 10 years when they suddenly closed and Bake! took over the equipment and even the recipes. As for what will replace Bake!, who wants to see WCBC come back?
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Sunday, March 10th, 2013
2:00pm | $51 (youth $25.50)One of the most remarkable violin prodigies of any generation, Sarah Chang has matured into a young artist of astonishing virtuosity, musical insight, and emotional range. She performs with the world’s top orchestras with such conductors as Kurt Masur, Valery Gergiev, Gustavo Dudamel and Mariss Jansons, and plays chamber music with such artists as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Pinchas Zukerman, Martha Argerich, Lynn Harrell, Isaac Stern and Yo-Yo Ma. Don’t miss the triumphant return to the Hofmann Theatre of this world-renowned musical celebrity!
The Civic Park playground is a great place to bring your kids to play and right next to it is the parking lot. As you can see it’s labeled “small vehicle only” but has anyone actually not parked there due to the size of their car? I doubt it, and that’s kind of silly to have that label anyway. I have a small car and even I can barely fit in. Don’t you think it should be repainted and made larger so all cars can fit comfortably with the loss of one or two spaces?
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek
Saturday, March 9th, 2013, Saturday, March 16th & Saturday, March 23rd
10:00am – 11:00am | $40 ($30 members)Have you always wanted to bring your kids to a Lindsay Wildlife Museum class, but couldn’t do it on a weekday? New, 3-week long Saturday classes run from March 9-March 23 and April 13-27! The Signs of Spring class in March lets children discover how plants bloom, insects hatch, reptiles move, birds migrate and mammals get ready for babies as California wakens from the winter. The Water Explorations class in April lets young children have fun discovering the mysteries of water and water mixtures, and get a little wet in the process. Classes are 10-11 AM for age 2.5-5 with an adult, and 3-4:30 PM for age 4-6 (and teacher’s helpers age 9-14). Register online at www.wildlife-museum.org
Last week I posted a photo of the unfinished Ike’s Love and Sandwiches sign in downtown Walnut Creek and this is the completed sign. Looks a lot better now. According to Diablo Dish they could be open as early as next week after their final permit gets approved. Can’t wait for this!
Back in December, 2011 I noted the opening of Colton Piano in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main and recently they have closed. If you’re looking for a piano you can head on over to nearby Music Exchange and Sherman Clay.
From the Walnut Creek Police:
Date / Time Occurred: Wednesday, 03/06/13 @ 1419 hours
Location: Chase Bank – 1510 Palos Verdes Mall
Crime Description / Code: Bank Robbery
Suspect: Black male adult, dark complexion, 30’s, approximately 5’10”, medium build, goatee and moustache, wearing a tan striped dress shirt, khaki pants, and glasses
On 3/6/13 at 1419 hours Chase Bank at Palos Verdes Mall reported a robbery had just occurred. The suspect passed a note to the teller demanding money. Once the money was given to the suspect he fled the bank in an unknown direction. No weapons were seen.
Anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or seen the suspect in the area is asked to please call Detective Bill Jeha at the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.
Public Services’ Corporation Yard
511 Lawrence Way, Walnut Creek
Saturday, March 9th, 2013
9:00am – 10:30am | FreePublic Services keeps Walnut Creek running smoothly, but much of their work is done behind the scenes. The March “Second Saturday Spotlight” takes a trip to the Public Services’ Corporation Yard to meet the people and see the equipment and vehicles that take care of the City’s parks, open space, streets and more. They even customize WCPD police cars! Learn more when the “Second Saturday Spotlight” shines on Public Services, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9. Pre-registration is requested and available by clicking here.
While walking by Starbucks in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend I noticed this La Boulange sign on the Starbucks door. Looks like Starbucks is finally trying to offer higher quality bakery items in their stores. Has anyone tried Boulange items at Starbucks yet? How are they?