The Veranda, Concord
Just in time for the end of a hot summer the ice cream on a stick shop Popbar recently opened at the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Check out their menu here. In addition to pops they also offer a unique gelatoShake “served in a milk-jug style cup with a chocolate dipped waffle cone overflowing with whipped cream”. Check it out here.
155 Railroad Ave, Danville
Handworks of Danville closed last month in Danville and Oregon-based cycling studio StarCycle will be opening their first Bay Area franchise studio in this location. Note that they will offer childcare. Find out more about the classes and founders here.
From their website:
StarCycle is a unique indoor cycling experience utilizing music and choreography. Each StarCycle class is a candlelit 45-minute, full-body energetic, inspirational and balanced cardio ride. No experience is required, and all are welcome. Our instructors will guide you on a fun, sustainable, low-impact, high-energy fitness experience that offers major results for both body and mind. We are excited to ride with you!
County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park
1199 9th Ave, San Francisco
Sunday, September 2nd, 2018
11:00am – 5:00pm | FreeThere will be over 200 exhibitors from the Bay Area and beyond. Support artists, writers and creators! Support marginalized voices!
Koolfi Creamery & Cakes Made By M.E. will have stations setup in the Courtyard. Koolfi Creamery will be selling ice cream, and Cakes Made By M.E. will sell coffee and snacks.
251 Hartz Ave, Danville
Cool Tea Bar, which opened last summer in Danville, has been renamed Koala Tea Cafe. In addition to boba drinks they now offer sweet and savory crepes, ice cream, coffee, slushies and smoothies. I had a simple root beer float for $3.50 which was well worth it on a hot summer day!
Photo by Flickr user Alexander Lemke
As I browse cute pet photos on reddit sometimes I feel like I should get a pet dog or cat but the time and financial commitment is not insignificant. I know my kids would love one but for now a fish will have to do. Which animal do you think makes the best pet?
Leadership in Sustainability Awards:
Pleasant Hill Community Center
320 Civic Dr, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, September 20th, 2018
6:00 – 9:00pm | $60Join us for a wonderful night of inspiration and celebration!
The event at the beautiful Pleasant Hill Community Center will begin with a reception where guests will enjoy food, wine and beer from our local, sustainable Partners, such as Sunrise Bistro, Mt. Diablo HS Hospitality Academy, Jack’s Restaurant & Bar, Captain and Viano Vineyards, as well as live music and a silent auction featuring local goods and services. Cocktail attire.
The reception is followed by dessert and the presentation of awards.
Sustainable Contra Costa will present the Leadership in Sustainability Awards at the 10th Annual Awards Gala on September 20th. This fun and inspiring event supports and celebrates local individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions and commitment to a healthy environment, economy, and society – so that Contra Costa remains a wonderful place for generations to come.
150 Hartz Avenue, Danville
The Chinese restaurant Wonderland closed earlier this month and Nanking Bistro has now reopened in its place on Hartz Ave. in Danville next to Fosters Freeze. Check out their menu here. I wonder how their house wings compares to my favorite at San Tung on Irving St. in San Francisco?
Alamo Plaza
In the spring we learned that the pet supply and grooming store Bark Avenue would be opening in Alamo Plaza, partly where Loard’s Ice Cream used to be and they have now opened. Check out their services here. Information about their DIY dog washes can be found here.
Photo by Flickr user kretyen
Fall Scorpion Hike:
Mitchel Canyon Visitor’s Center
96 Mitchell Canyon Rd, Clayton
Sunday, September 9th, 2018
6:30 – 8:30pm | $18Explore the habitat of local scorpions along the north face of Mount Diablo, starting at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Experience the excitement of finding scorpions glowing like green neon signs in the dark discover and observe the diverse plants and animals inhabiting Mount Diablo. Hikes cover a distance of 2 miles.
BRING flashlight, hiking shoes and bottled water. Additional cost: $6 parking at the Visitor’s Center. Map and directions will be emailed with your online registration confirmation.
College Square, Pleasant Hill
While we wait for Roll House to open in downtown Walnut Creek it turns out that Roll House 2 already opened at College Square near Diablo Valley College (DVC) on Golf Club Rd.in Pleasant Hill. They offer both sushi and poke bowls. I found out about this new restaurant from the foodhoe Instagram page here which has some really great photos of food dishes from mostly around the Bay Area. For more in-depth reviews check out their website here.
