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Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen and Coffee Bar Coming to Lafayette in Spring, 2016

July 21, 2015 11:30 am

Park Plaza, Lafayette

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the hugely popular, Danville-based, Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen and Coffee Bar is opening a second location in Park Plaza in downtown Lafayette and are hoping to open in Spring, 2016. Last year we learned that the gluten-free bakery Mariposa was coming to Park Plaza as well so this is going to be a happening place this time next year! Check out their Danville morning menu here, lunch menu here, dinner menu here, and beverage menu here. As a huge fan of Sideboard I’m really excited that they’re coming to Lafayette. Still not sure where to park but hopefully parking will be available near the library?

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Ryan Presley Salon Closing July 31st in Walnut Creek

July 21, 2015 8:30 am

2363 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek

The Ryan Presley Salon, named after the owners’ daughters, Ryan and Presley, is closing on July 31st in Walnut Creek.

From their Facebook page:

Dear Valued Clients and Customers, as some of you may have already heard, Ryan Presley Salon is permanently closing its doors on July 31. After 6 years of ownership, Jaime and Damon Mathews have decided it is time to head in a different business direction. Please contact your stylist for their future salon’s location and come in to pick up any Unite or Kevin.Murphy haircare items at 20% off!
We are grateful for these past 6 years and wish all of our wonderful customers much happiness and love!

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MakerFest at Lafayette Library on July 25th

July 20, 2015 4:30 pm

MakerFest:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, July 25th, 2015
10:00am – 3:00pm | Free

Spend a day at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center celebrating makers in our community! Demonstrations for all ages including: 3D printing, Air-powered Rocketry, Programmable Microcontrollers, Lego Robotics, Book Art, so much more. Hands-on projects like cardboard city, DIY Instruments, candy sushi, button making, make your own slime, build a rocket, computer programming for beginners! There’s something for everyone. All ages are welcome. Come and create with us! Free Event.

Special Guests include Saurabh Narain & his amazing Rubik’s Cube Solving Robot, QFusionLabs and their Cubit plug & play programmable microelectronics board, Dave Bricetti Progamming Classes, Republic Services Recycling, M.A.C.H.925 Creative Balloon Racers, Needle Arts Mentoring Organization crochet & knitting demos, Pysansky egg decorating demos by local crafter Evie Michon, Hackingtons Programming School, DoReMi Creations Leather and Up-Cycled Creations and more.

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Loard’s Ice Cream Opening this week in Concord

July 20, 2015 11:30 am

2151 Salvio St, Concord

Perfectly timed for the hot summer, Loard’s Ice Cream is opening across from Todos Santos Park in Concord this week. I dropped by over the weekend and they were planning on soft opening very soon. The inside looks very nice with 3 flat screen TVs embedded throughout the store. There’s a candy section with ice cream pints available in a freezer at back. In addition to the standard Loard’s fare, the owner mentioned that they will be offering house-made ice cream bars etc. for sale using Loard’s ice cream and will also offer an option to print photos directly onto cakes for birthdays and other celebrations. Sounds cool!

Photos of the inside and menu after the jump…

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Lush Cosmetics Coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

July 20, 2015 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

The handmade cosmetics shop Lush has confirmed they are coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and it looks like they’re going to be located in the new section directly next to Macy’s (according to a source). Check out the history of Lush here and their product line here. As you can see from the above photo taken over the weekend, the sidewalk is being completely redone along the main strip.

From their Facebook page:

We make fresh products by hand with love, including:

Bath
Bath Bombs
Bubble Bar Slices
Luxury Bath Melts
Soaps
FUN – our 4-in-1 creation

Shower
Shower Jellies
Shower Gels & Smoothies
Sugar Scrubs

Haircare
Solid & Liquid Shampoo
Solid & Liquid Conditioner
Hair Masks
Henna Hair Dye
Styling Gels

Skincare
Cleansers
Toners
Moisturizers
Shaving Creams
Lip Balms
Dusting Powders
Deodorants
Massage Bars
Body Butters
Hand & Body Creams
Foot Care

Solid Fragrances
Perfumes

Emotional Brilliance
Liquid Lipsticks
Cream Eyeshadows
Liquid Liners

And gorgeous wrapped gifts for everyone!

LUSH Spa

We’ve also created a traditional English spa, complete with jars of fresh wild flowers, mismatched vintage teacups and old-fashioned books lining the shelves. Like all LUSH products, our spa treatments are fresh and handmade. Choose from seven unique treatments and surrender yourself to an experience that lifts you up, takes you on a beautiful journey, and then sets you back on earth feeling serene and radiant.

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Adam Miller, One-Man Dance Band, Playing at Mighty Fine Guitars on July 18th in Lafayette

July 17, 2015 4:30 pm

Photo from www.adammiller.com.au

Adam Miller, One-Man Dance Band:

Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Circle
Saturday, July 18th, 2015
8:00pm | $15-$20 (suggested)

The gentlest reminder, complete with a [reminder video].

Show starts at 8:00pm on Saturday night, July 18.
This will be a pass-the-hat party with a Suggested Donation of $15 – $20 per person.No RSVP required. No babes in arms, please. Spread the word. BYOB.

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Tomato Alert at Downtown Walnut Creek Garden

July 17, 2015 11:30 am

Last year we learned about a new garden in downtown Walnut Creek across from the Lesher Center and as you can see in the photo below there are plenty of tomatoes growing there this summer.

What’s growing in your garden? Send a photo with some of your edibles to garden@beyondthecreek.com along with the area it was grown and I’ll feature it in a future post.

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Friday Question of the Day – What is your Worst Traffic Experience?

July 17, 2015 8:30 am

Photo by Flickr user epSos.de

As commuters return home from San Francisco in the evening, I’ve noticed driving on Highway 24 towards 680N that there is a TON of traffic. It looks so congested that I dread having to go to Pleasant Hill or Concord during that time. Sometimes when I take the Walnut Creek BART exit and look over I can’t believe my eyes it’s so jammed.

Where and when is the worst traffic you typically encounter? Do you change your work hours in order to commute at different hours to beat traffic?

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Girls to Women in the Maasai Culture at Lafayette Library on July 18th

July 16, 2015 4:30 pm

Girls to Women in the Maasai Culture:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, July 18th, 2015
3:00pm – 4:00pm | Free

You’ve met Chief Salaton Ole Ntutu, now join us for a special event featuring Meeri Tuya and Sanaipei Loice visiting from his Maji Moto Camp in Kenya. Come meet these beautiful Maasai women and hear their amazing stories overcoming cultural obstacles to create a life for themselves through education.

Jewelry sales will benefit the maternal and child health clinic at Maji Moto. Don’t miss this unique window into the Maasai culture.

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Sign of the Day

July 16, 2015 11:30 am

Spotted at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in downtown Walnut Creek. At least it’s not a blue screen of death.

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