Walnut Creek Open Space Weekend Events

April 21, 2012 8:00 am

photo by Flickr user John-Morgan

Walnut Creek Open Space is hosting a large number of events this weekend just in time for Earth Day on Sunday. Here are the activities that will be held:

Saturday, April 21st

9 am Beginning Bird Walk – Acalanes Open Space
1:30 pm Walnut Creek Walks – Lime Ridge Open Space
2 pm Week 3 of Plantapalooza – Lime Ridge Open Space

Sunday, April 22nd

9 am Work Project – Howe Homestead Park
12 pm Community Picnic – Hanna Grove (registration required)
3 pm Environmental Education Activities for Kids – Howe Homestead Park (registration required)
7pm Campfire – Sugarloaf Open Space

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Diablo Ballet Fundraiser to Benefit PEEK Youth Outreach Program April 26th

April 20, 2012 4:30 pm

From an email:

Diablo Ballet of Walnut Creek mixes beauty & ballet in a fundraising event for its PEEK Youth Outreach Program. Beauty, Body, & Ballet takes place on Thursday April 26th 6 – 8 PM at SkinSpirit Spa, 1647 North California Blvd. in Walnut Creek. Admission is free for 21 years and older.

In conjunction with Walnut Creek Magazine and SkinSpirt Spa of Walnut Creek, guests are invited to walk the red carpet into an evening of fun and glamour, where they can try the latest beauty cosmetics and treatments, enjoy wine and tasty appetizers, plus enter the drawing to win great prizes such as a Napa Valley wine tour, dinners at local restaurants, and more.

Proceeds from Beauty, Body, & Ballet will benefit Diablo Ballet’s acclaimed PEEK Youth Outreach Program, which brings in-school arts education to over 5,000 elementary school students in under-served areas of Contra Costa County each year. Congressman John Garrimendi recently awarded Diablo Ballet a state proclamation recognizing the PEEK Program for its invaluable service to the community.

Beauty, Body, & Ballet happens Thursday April 26th 6 – 8 PM at SkinSpirit Spa, 1647 North California Blvd. in Walnut Creek. Admission is free. Advance RSVP is requested by calling SkinSpirit at 925-952-9200. For more information, visit Diablo Ballet at www.DiabloBallet.org.

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Walnut Creek Available Parking Digital Sign of the Day

April 20, 2012 8:30 am

The digital signs around downtown Walnut Creek notifying people of the available spaces is a really useful service so people can try other garages that may have more spots available. This sign is next to the Broadway Plaza parking garage near Crate & Barrel. Does anyone know how long this has been there?

Previously someone commented on how the employee spots are on the first floor. Do people think the employee spots should remain there or be moved to the top floor, or to the top covered floor?

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Spring Awakening Musical April 19th – May 13th at Lesher Center

April 19, 2012 4:30 pm

The musical Spring Awakening will have shows beginning tonight through May 13th at the Lesher Center. From their website:

Spring Awakening is the winner of eight Tony Awards in 2007 including Best Musical. The groundbreaking musical with its bold rock score is a universal coming of age story that tells the timeless story of teenage self-discovery and budding sexuality as seen through the eyes of three teenagers. Spring Awakening celebrates an unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, a poignancy and a passion you will never forget.

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title nine Opens in New Location on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Walnut Creek

April 19, 2012 10:30 am

Last month I noted how the women’s sportswear store title 9 is moving to Mt. Diablo Blvd, and yesterday saw that they are now open in their new location at 1637 Mt. DIablo Blvd, previously the Le Creuset store.

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An Evening with Howie Mandel at Lesher Center April 20th

April 18, 2012 4:30 pm

HomeAid is presenting, “An Evening with Howie Mandel” this Friday, April 20th at the Lesher Center in downtown Walnut Creek. Tickets are still available here.

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Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Cypress Creek Apartments in Walnut Creek

April 17, 2012 3:30 pm

A 2 br rental is available at the Cypress Creek Apartments near downtown Walnut Creek for $1613/month.

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From the Craigslist ad:

Cypress Creek Apartments comprehensive amenities cater to almost every need like our heated sparking pool and a cardio fitness room– all surrounded by beautiful courtyards with winding sidewalks and lush landscaping. We are conveniently located on Ygnacio Valley Road.

This is the kitchen:

All floorplans are listed here. It looks like you get more bang for your buck but you’ll need a car or bus to get to downtown or Bart as it’s a bit too far to walk judging from the map.

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Pet Euthanasia Services – Pets Eternal Rest in Walnut Creek

April 17, 2012 1:30 pm

Pets Eternal Rest is a pet euthanasia service located at 544 Ygnacio Valley Road in downtown Walnut Creek. From their website:

We, including our pets, are sensitive to our environments. Veterinary hospital environments, because they are public and can be busy, can sometimes feel impersonal and rushed. Pets Eternal Rest offers an environmental alternative for you, your family, and pet during the euthanasia process. Our environment is private, quiet, and kindhearted. This environmental choice allows families to gather and spend the time needed to say good bye to a pet that is a beloved family member.

I never realized such a service even existed.

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Plaque of the Day

April 17, 2012 11:30 am

Spotted on Croakerts St. in Walnut Creek near the new VW dealership, the plaque says:

Site of the homestead of
BERNARD CROKAERTS
1882 – 1972
Fifty-year resident of Walnut Creek
Awarded a certificate of merit by the
Walnut Creek City Council in 1972 for
his role in the early development and
growth of the city and its North
Broadway Area
Erected 1989

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Diablo Trails Challenge Running Race – April 21st

April 16, 2012 5:00 pm

The Diablo Trails Challenge, a 50K ultra-marathon, half-marathon, 10K and 5K will be held this Saturday, April 21st. Course information is here. From the website:

Discover the beauty of Mount Diablo and support the cause of Save Mount Diablo! 5K/10K/Half Marathon and 50K

For over 40 years, Save Mount Diablo has worked tirelessly to preserve and increase the open space on and around Mount Diablo. In that time, their efforts have taken us from 6,788 acres of open space to over 100,000 acres of open space on and around the mountain!

With distances suitable for everyone from those hitting the trail for the first time to experienced ultra-runners, the Diablo Trails Challenge was created to help celebrate and support these achievements. A portion of all entry fees will go to Save Mount Diablo to help them continue preserving open space and trails for all of us to enjoy.

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