3603 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
We saw the progress of the new Chase bank in Lafayette back in September and as you can see from the above photo the sidewalk has been opened as they complete the finishing touches inside.
3603 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
We saw the progress of the new Chase bank in Lafayette back in September and as you can see from the above photo the sidewalk has been opened as they complete the finishing touches inside.
Photo by Flickr user aquamech-utah
Considering that since the 1990s “women have obtained a larger share of college degrees than men and increasingly earn as much or more than their partners”, it’s not surprising that men have increased the number of hours they devote to childcare and housework. It’s still less than women but the difference is narrowing which leads to increased satisfaction among couples.
Do you feel like housework is fairly divided in your family?
The number of stay-at-home dads has increased as well…
ØL Beercafe
1541 Giammona Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, December 15th, 2018Break out your ugliest sweater and get on down to ØL for the party of the season!
Wear your ugly sweater and get $1 off draft all day!
At 9pm we’re having a contest to choose the ugliest Ugly Sweater of them all! WInner gets a $25 Gift Certificate and a cozy ØL hoodie! There will be runner up prizes as well. 🙂
Have you ever been worried about running out of toilet paper at a restaurant? Well, there is one spot in Danville that has you covered!
Monthly parking signups for the soon to be completed South Garage at the Walnut Creek BART station started last week and although it’s already full you can still up for the waitlist here. The private parking garage will have 900+ parking stalls and is planning to open early next year for $120 per month. More information can be found on their website here.
The Snowman Diablo Symphony Concert:
Diablo Valley College Performing Arts Center
321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, December 15th, Sunday, December 16th, 2018
2:00pm | $35 ($17 youth)Please join us for a special concert celebrating the season, featuring the classic Christmas movie The Snowman! The Diablo Symphony will perform live the beautiful orchestral soundtrack by composer Howard Blake. Along with the Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre’s Broadway Chorus, we will also perform festive holiday favorites!
3541 Wilkinson Ln, Lafayette
Hofssi Chocolates is back with a new holiday popup location, this time in Lafayette, behind La Fiesta Square inside the Alicia Klein showroom. Check out their online selection here. The owners both, “received their official certification from Ecole Chocolat, a prestigious teaching organization focusing on gourmet chocolate production.” This looks great, perfect for the holidays!
From their website:
Linda Hofmeister and Susan Rossi founded their business in Moraga California to serve Lamorinda and the greater Contra Costa County, and the whole SF Bay Area too! We specialize in producing premium chocolates, gianduja, caramels, and toffee. Our elegant confections are freshly made using the finest ingredients. Our company’s motto “Conscientious Consumption” means that we are dedicated to sourcing as many organic, sustainable and local ingredients as practicable.
Orinda Theatre Square
In the summer we learned that the gym Anytime Fitness would be coming to Orinda Theatre Square where Entourage Spa and Salon used to be and according to an employee they expect to be open in late January. Find out more about membership here and coaching and training services here.
Free Movie – A Christmas Story:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, December 13th, 2018
6:30pm | FreeIn the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
The Veranda, Concord
SoCal-based Silverlake Ramen opened recently at the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Seating is only available outside but the wraparound patio has quite a lot of sitting room. The Classic ramen I had with tonkotsu broth was better than expected. Check out their ramen selection here.
