From the parking lot that brought you reserved parking for Adults with Children, comes Hybrid Parking Only parking spots. Sorry Nissan Leaf and Tesla owners, your cars are not welcome at these spots.
From the parking lot that brought you reserved parking for Adults with Children, comes Hybrid Parking Only parking spots. Sorry Nissan Leaf and Tesla owners, your cars are not welcome at these spots.
Photo by Flickr user thepartycow
The Walnut Creek Police Association is reporting a larger than normal spike in home robberies in Walnut Creek, including those where residents are at home at the time of robbery, which is pretty disconcerting to say the least.
From their Facebook page:
We are seeing a fairly significant spike in residential burglaries around town. We are on track to surpass last year’s numbers and this does not even account for increases we traditionally see toward the end of the year. Most frightening is the number of burglaries occurring when residents are home. In the past few weeks there have been multiple incidents of “interrupted” burglaries where property owners come home and find one or more people inside their house. In some cases the residents have been physically confronted by the burglar but thankfully there have been no serious injuries. Last week we also had a case of a suspect breaking into a home to steal property as the residents slept. Most burglaries occur during daytime hours when residents are away so these trends are disturbing. Please remember to lock your doors and windows. Also remember one of the best defenses against a break-in is a close-knit neighborhood where people watch out for each other and call us when they see suspicious activity.
Props to the Walnut Creek Police Association for keeping us up-to-date on crime issues around town as well as providing crime-prevention tips. What would you do if you encountered a robber in your home? I’d call 911 ASAP and try to escape if possible.
Va de Vi in Walnut Creek is hosting a dinner for the Lindsay Wildlife Museum to raise money for rehabilitation and educational programs on September 9th at 5pm. The dinner reservation is $75 and can be reserved here. From their website:
Mark your calendar for a delightful evening at Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar in Walnut Creek, recognized for the eighth year running as a Top 100 Bay Area Restaurant by the San Francisco Chronicle. Proceeds will help fund the rehabilitation and education programs at the museum. Nan and John Walz and the partners of Va de Vi look forward to seeing you there.
From the City of Walnut Creek website:
Mayor Bob Simmons will lead a walk in Rossmoor on Saturday, Aug. 11 as part of his “Walnut Creek Walks” initiative.
While Rossmoor is a gated community, this Second Saturday Walk is open to the general public.
The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Tice Valley Gymnasium parking lot, and will cover slightly more than 4 miles and 450 feet of elevation. Participants should be in good physical condition and able to hike on uneven terrain as walkers venture into the open space.
Walkers will go from the Tice Valley gym through the Rossmoor gate, and then go up the steps just inside the gate until they reach the rock on which the initials “JWT 1855” are etched into the rock. ‘JWT’ are the initials of James William Tice.
The hike will continue on the trails in the open space on the northeast side of Rossmoor, ultimately leaving the open space and walking down to the Creekside Complex before returning to the Tice Valley gym.
There is no need to register in advance. Walkers should wear sunscreen and a hat, and bring water. Departure time is firm, so please don’t be late!
To learn more about Walnut Creek Walks, visit www.walnut-creek.org/walks.
Check out the new signage at Zebra Tatoo & Body Piercings in Walnut Creek. Look closely and you can see the sign itself has a piercing and is sporting a ‘sign’ ring, while above it is a hand-held tattoo machine used to create tattoos. How cool is that? Apparently this sign almost wasn’t approved by the city but the sign maker had some influence and so here it is.
Photo by Flickr user ▲ e-basak
Being that we’re right in the midst of the 2012 London Summer Olympics, I have been watching a lot of the Olympics thanks to Tivo. Based on the number of swimming clubs and swim meets that take place around here I imagine swimming is one of the most popular sports to watch, although having taken up running this past year I’m looking forward to track and field starting today. I wish NBC would broadcast less popular sports occasionally as I wouldn’t mind seeing archery, track cycling and judo. What is your favorite Olympic sport to watch?
Kenn Adams Adventure Theater! Episode 1: Adventure in Space will performed at the downtown Walnut Creek Library on August 6th, from 6:30pm – 7:15pm. Admission is free.
From the Walnut Creek Library website:
Do you dream of being in show biz? Then this is the show for you. On a distant planet, the gentle king has been ripped from his throne! A galactic mad man rules in his place, and the world stands in need of a hero…like you! Audience members make all the sound effects, become the scenery, invent characters, create plot-twists, and play the main characters! For ages 6 & up. First 150 people will be admitted
This rental is located at the Park Regency in Walnut Creek near the Pleasant Hill BART station. The exact address is 3128 Oak Rd.
From the Craigslist ad:
French regency architecture and meticulous design make Park Regency Walnut Creek’s most prestigious apartment community. One of the choice communities in the area, you may choose from a variety of floor plans to accommodate any lifestyle. Conveniently located a block from the Pleasant Hill BART station, a 38-minute ride takes you to San Francisco. Nearby I-680 highway provides easy access to the rest of the beautiful Bay Area.
This is a 2br/2ba on the top floor listed at $2419/month. It includes a washer/dryer and dishwasher. Does this seem like a good deal for the Pleasant Hill BART area?
Back in July I noted about a new ice cream store opening at the former Erawan Thai location on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek, and now there is a sign up with the name, Lottie’s Creamery. You can check their Facebook page here.
I received an email from co-owner Deb Phillips who wrote:
We will be making super-premium ice cream from organic straus dairy – like Ici. However, our product will be unique among the artisan ice creameries in the Bay Area because we will be pasteurizing our own ice cream base entirely from scratch, rather than buying a pre-made mix as they do at the other artisan shops in the area (Tara’s, Ici, Bi-Rite, etc.) This will allow me an incredible amount of flexibility when designing my flavors.
We will focus on making amazing mostly-traditional flavors with high quality ingredients.
Check out the pasteurizer:
Photo courtesy of Lottie’s Creamery
Diablo Dish notes that Phillips worked at Ici in Berkeley for a couple of years. Ici makes some of the best ice cream I’ve ever eaten, and others would agree as they always have lines out the door waiting to try one of their creative flavors. You can check out today’s flavors here. If Lottie’s turns out to be as good as Ici that would be awesome! I can’t wait to try this place out.
Pelican Rock, the new men’s clothing store that I noted about last month is now open in downtown Walnut Creek. I checked it out and it has a preppy, yet casual East Coast vibe, stocked with brands like Southern Tide, Gant, and Vineyard Vines, not typically sold around here. Decorated in a cool maritime style, the high ceilings gives it a spacious feel overall.
Check out the inside of the store:
And another inside shot near the entrance:
Pelican Rock is located in a prime spot next to Papyrus and Main St. Rags at 1378 N. Main St, right near Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.