444 Hartz Ave, Danville
The Bloom Space, which relocated from Lafayette to Danville several years ago is packing up again and relocating to Sebastopol or possibly Petaluma. They also plan on offering DIY classes and sell handcrafted items when they reopen up north. Check out their website here.
Photo by Flickr user armydre2008
It seems like every other month I’m in need of some kind of tradesperson like plumber, electrician, etc. I usually look on Yelp or ask neighbors and have been generally satisfied with the results. How do you find tradepeople to work on things around the house or apartment?
Up the Creek Records
1840 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 21st, 2018
6:00 – 7:30pm | Free“Sunny’s soulful voice paired with his masterful melodies puts him and The Black Pack at the top of the list of Bay Area bands. Whether it’s their radio-ready original music or their ability to breathe new life into classic songs, the music will sure to have you tapping your feet and singing a long!”
178 E. Prospect, Danville
Lemon, a shop featuring gifts, baby, home goods and more which opened last year as a popup shop, is returning to Danville down the block where Pelican Rock used to be on East Prospect, next to Locanda Ravello. Check out their Instagram page here to see progress on the new store as well as products they will carry.
From their website:
Est. Lemon November 2017 with the goal to have an amazing gift shop featuring high quality items, organic baby/spa items, gifts people really want to give and get & carry local California items when I can!
Candidates Community Forum: Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Race:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
5:30 – 7:00pm | FreePlease join the Contra Costa County Bar Association and The League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley as they host a forum for the candidates running for the office of the Contra Costa County District Attorney. All candidates running for this office have been invited to attend.
Gail Murray, a long-time member of the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley, a former Walnut Creek mayor and former BART director has been selected as the moderator for this free public event.
The format will include brief statements by the candidates and set questions from the moderator as well as the opportunity for the public to ask questions of the candidates. All questions will be screened for appropriateness.
Danville farmers market
Get your shaved ice from the new Kona Ice shaved ice truck at the Danville farmers market at Railroad & Prospect Ave. on Saturdays. They will be there at least through April. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. As you can see in the above photo, you add your own syrup near the bottom left of the truck. You can select multiple flavors but they don’t have straws, only spoons so eat it before it melts!
From their website:
Kona Ice Shaved Ice treats contain no artificial sweeteners, no high fructose corn syrup and no peanut derivatives. They are fat free gluten free, dairy free, and lactose free. Sugar free, dye free and Kosher certified products are available upon request.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Earlier this year we learned that Massage Envy was planning on opening in the Willows shopping center in Concord and as you can see in the above photo that’s definitely happening. Check out the different types of available massages here.
Danville Square
In December we learned about a new cupcake and ice cream shop called Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery coming to Danville Square where zpizza used to be and their signage is now up so hopefully they’ll be opening soon… Check out their menu here. According to their FAQ, they will also offer pupcakes, “made with carrot cake, pumpkin, soybean oil, peanut butter and buttercream. Our signature Pupcake is then topped with a real Milkbone training treat!”
Agora at South Main, Walnut Creek
The highly anticipated Omni Fight Club has opened at the Agora apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
From a press release:
With a focus on fun, tough, fitness, Omni Fight Club officially opened in Walnut Creek on April 7th. The club provides an unlimited, all-inclusive studio experience, featuring strength training, kickboxing, nutrition information and experienced coaches. OFC offers cutting-edge equipment, engaging music and knowledgeable programming that’s effective for all fitness and wellness goals. There are no contracts or joining fees.
