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Lafayette Juniors Rummage Sale on Nov 5th

November 1, 2016 4:30 pm

Photo from Lafayette Juniors

Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church
49 Knox Dr, Lafayette
Saturday, November 5th, 2016
8:00am – 2:00pm

Lafayette Juniors 23^rd Annual Rummage Sale Saturday, November 5^th, 8 am–2 pm. Special Early Bird Entrance fee $5 per adult from 7 am–8am. Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Dr., Lafayette. Pre-loved designer clothes, baby and kid clothes, toys, children’s gear, furniture, household goods, and much more. Cash and credit cards accepted. All sale proceeds benefit local non-profits that serve women, families and seniors in need.

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Urban Remedy also Available in Lafayette Whole Foods

November 1, 2016 11:30 am

The juice, meal and snack company Urban Remedy opened last week in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and while at the nearby Whole Foods I noticed a new section dedicated to Urban Remedy products.

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Taylor & Jacobson Custom Jewelers Opening in Lafayette

November 1, 2016 8:30 am

3416 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Taylor & Jacobson Custom Jewelers is coming to the El Diablo Forge building in Lafayette next to where the Lafayette Art Gallery used to be. Check out their online gallery here.

From their website:

Catherine Galloway, the current owner and chief designer, has been in the jewelry business for 30 years. From working at the bench producing jewelry for other designer, to teaching the jewelry arts to hundreds of students, to running her own business, she has vast experience in many aspects of the jewelry business.

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Leadership at Gettysburg at Walnut Creek Library on Nov 2nd

October 31, 2016 4:30 pm

Leadership at Gettysburg:

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016
7:00 – 8:30pm| $20 ($25 at door)

The real backstory behind the immortal Gettysburg Address
A discussion of Lincoln’s
Personal Issue
Political Issues
Policy Issues
The country was fractured, the Civil War ongoing, and President Lincoln was not invited as the keynote speaker. The Result—A presidential speech that is universally recognized, respected and recited throughout tte United States and the world today.

Speaker: John J. Fitzpaatrick, Jr., Esq.
Licensed Battlefield Guide Emeritus at Gettysburg

Light refreshments will be served

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Kurumi Sushi & Grill Opening Soon in Downtown Walnut Creek

October 31, 2016 11:30 am

1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek

In August we learned that the Japanese restaurant Izakaya Jun closed in downtown Walnut Creek, with a replacement coming “one month later”. The new restaurant will be called Kurumi Sushi & Grill, opening the following week, and will serve very similar dishes that were available at the previous restaurant. That’s because the new owner was a chef at Izakaya Jun. I have confirmed that yaki onigiri (grilled rice balls) will still be available which means I’ll be back for sure.

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Papyrus Opens in Broadway Plaza

October 31, 2016 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

After being gone from downtown Walnut Creek for over two years, the stationery and greeting card store Papyrus is back in downtown Walnut Creek, this time in Broadway Plaza. If you need a greeting card, this is the place to check out. Don’t forget that Paper Source, a much larger stationery store is also located in downtown Walnut Creek, a short walk away.

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Stamp Show “100th Anniversary National Park Service” in Walnut Creek this Weekend

October 28, 2016 4:30 pm

Stamp Show “100th Anniversary National Park Service”:

Civic Center Assembly Hall
1376 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 29th – Sunday, October 30th, 2016
10:00am – 5:00pm (4pm Sunday) | Free

With free stamps for Kids, top flight dealers and 40 frames of exhibits, club members will assist people with collections they wish to sell and much more.

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5 Year Anniversary for Beyond the Creek

October 28, 2016 2:00 pm

I can’t believe it’s been five years for Beyond the Creek being online. I still enjoy walking around town finding out the latest shops and restaurants that are opening as well as taking in the great nature scenes that the East Bay has to offer. Thanks to everyone for reading and any tips you have emailed! In addition to tips, if you have any quality of life issues that you’d like featured please send those as well. Let’s see what the next five years has to bring!

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Black Diamond Games Expands Game Center in Concord

October 28, 2016 11:30 am

1950 Market St, Concord

The game store Black Diamond Games recently expanded their game center to a two-story section in the back of their shop located near Fry’s Electronics in Concord. According to their website they sell “board games, trading card games, collectible miniatures, and classic games like poker and chess”.

When I dropped by I was amazed by the variety of games available. Even their playing cards are fascinating. (Take a look at the photo after the jump to see what I mean.) They also have life-sized knight armor on the second floor. When I dropped by the game center in back I was amazed at how intricate the models were. Check out their schedule here to see what events and games are being played. If you’re interested in the business side of board games check out the owner’s blog here which is quite an interesting read.

They’ll be hosting a grand re-opening party on November 5th. For more information click here. If you or your kids are interested in games definitely stop by and check this place out!

More photos including the game center after the jump…

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First they came for the Toy Blasters… Clown Costumes Banned at Moraga Schools

October 28, 2016 10:00 am

When I was growing up kids could dress up and accessorize for Halloween pretty much as they pleased. Times have changed and not allowing toy weapons has become commonplace. This Halloween, all schools in Moraga have decided to take the next step and ban clown costumes for Halloween. Although it’s not an official district decision, I wonder how the schools, independently, came to the decision to ban clown costumes. Has Moraga previously encountered clown scares that necessitated this?

What’ll it be next year, banning monster costumes? Plenty of kids are afraid of spiders. Is Spider-Man next? Will there be a list of acceptable Halloween costumes kids can choose from? Have any other local schools banned clown costumes?

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