After several delays, Citra Grill, located across the street from the Century Movie Theater in downtown Walnut Creek is scheduled to open on July 16th. As you can see they have a new sign in front. I hope this opens soon because I can’t wait to try it out!
In case you haven’t been in downtown Walnut Creek yet, the second redesigned Walnut Creek water fountain on North Main St. (in front of Mechanics bank) has been finished. The first one by Wowhaus received favorable reviews, but this new one, by Seyed Alavi, of a giant head with watering trickling over its face as if being waterboarded (or taking a shower), is getting mixed reviews based on the numerous emails I’ve been getting.
Is having a polarizing sculpture good for Walnut Creek, to encourage people to check it out or will this alienate Walnut Creek shoppers? So what do you think, do you love it or hate it?
From the City of Walnut Creek website:
Join Mayor Bob Simmons on a walk in the Acalanes Open Space on Saturday, July 14. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Larkey Lane and Second Avenue, which is also an entrance to the Mount Diablo-Briones Trail. Then follow the Mayor on a 4-mile walk through Acalanes Open Space and be amazed by some of the most amazing views in Walnut Creek. Be sure to bring water and suncreen. The walk is part of Walnut Creek Walks.
Photo by Flickr user Ron’s Log
I hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July! By the way, this photo is from the 2005 Moraga fireworks show, check it out if you can, it’s great!
“In search of the Pony Express”, “Lafayette House”, spotted on Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Rd. near the UPS store in downtown Lafayette.
Photo by Flickr user Paul Keleher
From the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce website:
The Walnut Creek Concert Band, Harvey Benstein, Conductor, Annual July 4th ParKoncert at 6PM at Civic Park in Walnut Creek. Bring a picnic and the family to celebrate our Nation’s Birthday and the 25th Anniversary of the Walnut Creek Concert Band with Patriotic Music, Gershwin, Stephen Foster, Marches and a few surprises.
Photo by Flickr user Urban Woodswalker
From the Heather Farms website:
Ever wonder what to do with all those magazines and greeting cards we all have hanging around? This is the class for you. This is a FUN family class for all ages learning different folds. We will take recycled greeting cards and magazine pages and create boxes and mobiles. It’s a fun way to reuse items we all have in our houses to create unique and one-of-a-kind gifts. Make a gift for yourself or someone else. You will always have a gift box on hand to give away or fill with your own treasures. We will also be folding pages from magazines to make into ‘leaf’ mobiles or to decorate the tops
of your boxes.
Date: Saturday, June 30
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Cost: $15 adult/$5 child over 10
As Seen on TV a new store focusing on TV infomercial products, has recently opened in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. They are located on the backside of the plaza, near Macy’s. As I am loyal Tivo user, I haven’t seen an infomercial in many years. Anything worthwhile checking out?
