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!
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.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
In August we learned that family-owned Solano Jewelers would be relocating from their Berkeley store to La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and they are now open. Check out their collections here.
From their website:
Solano Jewelers opened in 1977 in Berkeley, CA on historic Solano Avenue. Our family-owned and operated fine jewelry store specializes in the most exquisite selections, which include conflict-free diamonds and gemstones, handcrafted settings, custom designs, and pieces curated by Aline. We are a full-service jeweler providing jewelry and watch repairs, appraisals and restringing.
1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
The restaurant Baygreens Salads, which we learned would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Home of Chicken and Waffles used to be, has now opened. In addition to salads they also offer paninis, soups and fresh fruit and veggie drinks. Check out their menu here. To celebrate their first week in business they’re offering 50% all salads, paninis, soup and fresh juice drinks through Saturday, December 15th, making this one of the best deals in Walnut Creek right now. I’ve tried several of their fresh juice drinks and they are outstanding. Check this place out ASAP while this sale is on!
From their website:
We are committed to using only natural and organic produces and meats whenever possible. All of our dishes are prepared with the finest ingredients sourced from local farmers, and are made fresh to order on a daily basis.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
1537 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last April we learned about plans for an independently owned children’s bookstore called Flashlight Books to open and they have now opened in downtown Walnut Creek. In order to open for the holidays they had to scale back the store design but after December 30th they plan on temporarily closing for two to three weeks for remodeling. This is a great addition to downtown with quite an interesting selection of stationery, toys and gifts that I haven’t seen elsewhere so definitely check it out if you’re in the area. On December 14th they will be hosting author Lynn Fulton where she will read from her new children’s biography, “She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein.” followed by a “discussion on the creative process behind writing, and we’ll all have some time to create monsters of our own through writing and/or illustration.” Recommended kids ages 7 – 11. Check out the Facebook event here.
From their website:
Flashlight Books will be an independent bookstore dedicated to promoting a sustained love of reading in children – particularly in their teen and pre-teen years, when they most need the messages of empathy and the diverse viewpoints that books provide. We will be a space that is community-focused and celebrates curiosity, passion, and learning. In addition to being a store for books, we will host events, create a tutoring space, and run programs for kids and teens. Flashlight Books will aim to be a place where families feel welcomed, kids feel safe, and young adults feel supported.
