Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek. This is one fine looking Porsche!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee:
Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Friday, July 15th, 2016
8:00pm | $20As a very special thank-you to our donors over the last year, don’t miss what’s sure to be the hottest event of the season! Join us for cocktails, live music, a silent auction with incredible theatre-and-music-centric items, and a one-night-only presentation of the Tony Award-winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Who knows–you can even bid to be one of our guest spellers!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Back in February we learned that GODIVA would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and as you can see in the above photo they’ll be opening next to Victoria’s Secret near Macy’s. Find out more about their Belgium chocolates which were first made in 1926 here.
9000 Crow Canyon Rd, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending these photos showing a new Indian grocery store coming to the shopping center where Garlex Pizza is located in Danville, where FLEX Personal Training & Pilates used to be, diagonally across from Blackhawk Plaza.
Mitchell Canyon Visitors Center and Trailhead
Mt. Diablo State Park, Clayton
Friday, July 15th, 2016
7:00pm – 9:30pm | $6 (per car – exact change)Experience Mt Diablo State Park after the gates are closed and everyone has gone home. Join Naturalist Michael Marchiano for a twilight to dark excursion in Mitchell Canyon, looking for night time critters including, bats, owls, raccoons, frogs and toads, night hunting insects and scorpions. Learn about some of the seldom seen, secretive creatures that come out on a warm evening. Dress for the weather, must bring a flashlight, and also bring water and a snack if desired. Cameras are welcome. But mostly bring your curiosity and desire to have a new experience.
1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the organic juice bar Urban Remedy was coming to La Fiesta Square in downtown Lafayette and according to SF Eater they are also planning on opening in downtown Walnut Creek in August. It will be located next to Veggie Grill and in addition to drinks will also offer ready-to-eat meals and snacks. Check out their juices here, and meals and snacks here.
Downtown Walnut Creek is getting more and more juice bars. All on Locust St!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Broadway Plaza will soon be home to three sunglasses stores with Solstice Sunglasses opening soon near Macy’s. Apex by Sunglass Hut opened last December, also near Macy’s, and Sunglass Hut is located near Neiman Marcus. Check out the Solstice Sunglasses selection here.
Free Movie Showing Stand by Me:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, July 14th, 2016
7:00 PM | Free
1930 Salvio St, Concord
The Japanese restaurant I Love Ramen & Noodles closed in downtown Concord yesterday. Stay tuned for Von’s Chicken to open up in its place. Assuming this is the same owners as the Sunnyvale location, check out their menu here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Open since the backside of the newly redeveloped Broadway Plaza reopened a few weeks ago, Bath & Body Works also features a White Barn candle and fragrance section within this new location. A few years ago they used to be located on the main street of the plaza. Interestingly, the lighthouse and other items seen below in this area are for sale. Once bought, they are not replaced.
