Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
Sole Desire Shoes has relocated from their downtown Danville location to the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord. Check out the brands they carry here.
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
Sole Desire Shoes has relocated from their downtown Danville location to the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord. Check out the brands they carry here.
Wild@Night – A Night at Camp Lindsay:
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 24th, 2018
6:00 – 9:00pm | $25 ($20 members)Unleash your inner happy camper with this totally unique happy hour! Bring your friends, co-workers, loved ones, or fly solo on Friday, Aug. 24 from 6-9 p.m. Just like summer camp, we have a lot of activities happening especially for you:
-Scavenger hunt: Win a bald eagle feeding or handle a snake
-Meet-and-Greet with our iconic Lindsay animal ambassador, Lord Richard
-Watch as Dandelion, our desert tortoise, slowly roams her special “leave no trace” campsite
-Enjoy camp-style bites and desserts
-Sip and savor wine and CaliCraft beerMount Diablo Astronomical Society will help visitors gaze at the sky and California Academy of Sciences will host a geology table.
Citrus Marketplace, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the frozen yogurt spot Tutti Frutti has closed in the Citrus Marketplace shopping center in Walnut Creek where the Nob Hill supermarket is located. There is an ABANDONMENT OF REAL PROPERTY letter on the door.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In June we learned that the men’s clothing store Bonobos would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where another men’s clothing store, Ministry of Supply used to be and they have now opened. Check out their online store here.
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Sunday, August 19th, 2018
11:00am – 7:30pm | FreeLamorinda Idol finalists in soloist and group categories will compete at this free event throughout the day, culminating in the Lamorinda Idol 2018 winners being crowned in the elementary, middle and high school categories at 7 pm.
Audience members are an important part of the voting and will have the chance to cast votes for their favorite Lamorinda finalists on August 19th. Audience votes, combined with feedback from a panel of musically experienced judges, will determine who will be crowned 2018 Lamorinda Idols.
1415 Pine St, Walnut Creek
Farm Creek Brewing Company closed last September in Walnut Creek and now a new taproom called Rotator Taproom will be opening in the next couple of weeks in this spot. There will be 21 different brews on tap with plenty more seating including on the second floor as can be seen in the below photo. Check for updates on their Facebook page here and website here. You’ll be able to get pizza delivered from nearby Pinky’s Pizza.
From their Facebook page:
Childhood buddies Ryan Westerman, Jeff Stephens, and Marc Trapani hatched the idea of opening a craft beer taproom in their hometown of Walnut Creek. The time is almost here! Rotator Taproom will be serving up 21 rotating taps of only the finest craft beers known to mankind. Let us know which beer/brewery you’d like to see on tap for our opening beer list (or rotating in soon) by leaving a comment on our page. Opening in July, 2018. Check back soon for more details! Salud!
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
According to the latest leasing information Berkeley-based Solano Jewelers, established in 1977, is coming to La Fiesta Square in Lafayette where Nitro Dog used to be. Check out their website here.
Photo by Flickr user virtualsugar
Yerba Buena Gardens
750 Howard St, San Francisco
Saturday, August 11th, Sunday, August 12th, 2018
11:00am – 5:00pm | Free7 pavilions for exploration, discovery and learning plus 4 food contests for family fun, fame and prizes.
39 Moraga Way, Orinda
Sleepy Cat Books has closed in Orinda across from the theater after 10 years and have relocated to Telegraph Ave. in Berkeley. For a local Orinda bookstore check out Orinda Books in Village Square near the library.
Yesterday was the fifth Spare the Air day in the Bay Area and last month was the hottest ever month recorded in California. Wildfires are causing smoky conditions in the East Bay and elsewhere; Yosemite Valley and other parts of national parks are closed making it difficult to make travel plans. I try not to run on Spare the Air days but forgot about yesterday’s alert. Was that irresponsible on my part or is it no big deal? Do you take precautions on Spare the Air days?
From the Spare the Air website:
On these Spare the Air days, we urge residents to cut back on any activities that cause pollution – such as driving, using oil-based paints, gasoline-powered lawn mowers, or household aerosol products like hair sprays. People who are sensitive to unhealthy air are advised to limit their time outdoors, particularly in the afternoon hours.
