251 Hartz Ave, Danville
A new boba cafe called Cool Tea Bar, with locations in San Francisco and San Jose has opened on Hartz Ave. in Danville. Check out their website here. As you can see in the photo below, tea is brewed fresh daily.
251 Hartz Ave, Danville
A new boba cafe called Cool Tea Bar, with locations in San Francisco and San Jose has opened on Hartz Ave. in Danville. Check out their website here. As you can see in the photo below, tea is brewed fresh daily.
408 Hartz Ave, Danville
The women’s clothing boutique Bliss Danville is relocating from their Village Shopping Center location in Danville to a great Hartz Ave. spot where Duchess used to be. Check out their website here.
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, July 22nd, 2017
10:00am – 2:00pm | Free
Calling all makers, crafters, tinkerers, creators, and the just plain curious to a day of fun and discovery at the 4th annual MakerFest! Enjoy 3D printing, air-powered rocketry, robotics, weaving, music, and art. We’ll also introduce our new Pancake Bot. All ages and interests welcome!
1139 S. Main Street, Walnut Creek
Capital One Cafe opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek where GAP used to be, next to the apple store and I dropped by to see how it compares to their San Francisco location. With a Peet’s cafe located inside (50% off drinks for Capital One card/account holders) and plenty of seating this is a great spot to socialize and get stuff done! The lighting is great, they have meeting rooms for non-profits as well as little semi-private rooms called nooks that are available to individuals. Check with an employee first before using a nook though. They even have a water-filling station available. With the ATMs you can pay your credit card there as well learn about financial services they offer. And don’t forget to walk out the back to check out the koi pond with gigantic koi fish, it’s amazing!
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Makers Market, featuring handcrafted, American-made goods is opening their second location after Santana Row in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where Les Lunes used to be (relocated down the street also within Broadway Plaza), near the fountain. Check out their story here and see their local maker product line here.
From their website:
Join our mission to Rebuild the Legacy of American Made. Products that honor the ideals of American craftsmanship and are Modern + Heritage-inspired. Products inspired by the heart and soul of an emerging maker. In our quest to bring you the best in handcrafted, we have vetted each product to ensure it is well-designed, long-lasting, and either organic, sustainable or ethically produced.
There is currently an exciting resurgence in American making, that is both steeped in tradition, and relevant to the modern world. At Makers Market, we’re weaving the legacy of American-made goods back together, one story at a time.
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek
Friday, July 28th, 2017
6:00 – 9:00pm | $20 ($15 for members)Come to Lindsay for this adults-only evening with “Happy Owl, Happy Hour!” Enjoy our spin on an adults-only happy hour that includes drinks, games and a trivia contest!
Join Lindsay from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 28 for a WILD Happy Hour! Come with your special someone, come meet that special someone or get the girls together and get out of the house to enjoy wine, beer, delicious delicacies and meet and greet the animals.Calicraft Brewing Company is our premier beer sponsor and will bring their delicious brews to try!
From the Walnut Creek PD:
On 7/17/2017, at 8:50 AM, two males brandishing handguns, entered a home on the 2800 block of Oak Grove Road. The suspects confronted the residents (a husband and wife and their child) and stole a yet to be determined amount of cash and personal property. The suspects fled on foot southbound toward Cedro Lane. A tan or gold mini-van (possibly a Ho nda Odyssey) was seen fleeing the area at the time but has not yet been positively identified as being associated to the suspects. No one was injured.
WCPD Officers arrived on scene within minutes of the crime being reported but the suspects were not located. A Pleasant Hill Police Department K-9 unit assisted in conducting a track with negative results.
Anyone with information as to the identity of the suspects in this crime or who can provide additional information is asked to contact Detective Bill Jeha at 925-256-3518 or Sergeant David Rangel at 925-256-3573.
1524 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the San Francisco Peruvian restaurant Limon Rotisserie would be opening today but a new sign in the window indicates they will be opening at 5pm this Friday, July 21st. Check out their menus here and read about their background here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of months ago we learned that Canadian skincare company Saje Natural Wellness would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and according to the temporary signage now up they will be opening sometime in the fall where Michael Stars used to be. In addition to three other Bay Area locations in San Francisco, Santa Clara and Corte Madera in Marin, another store will be opening on Fourth Street in Berkeley. Check out Saje’s story here and their product line here.
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco
Saturday, July 15th – Sunday, July 16th, 2017
11:00am – 6:00pm | FreeHey San Francisco! We’re excited to return to Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for our second Fair of the year with an incredible summer celebration of independent craft and design! Featuring a carefully curated roster of local and national maker and artisan talent the fair will include exciting interactive features, a vibrant lineup of food vendors, craft libations, DJ sets, DIY workshops, vintage treasures, photo ops, and all-around good times to provide a truly one-of-a-kind weekend shopping experience.
Enjoy breathtaking views of The Bay and explore a curated selection of modern handmade goods including jewelry and accessories, art, fashion, ceramics, candles, illustration, stationery, home decor, cookware, apothecary, and more.
