Spotted on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in downtown Walnut Creek. I love the color of this Chevrolet. Anyone know the year?
Spotted on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in downtown Walnut Creek. I love the color of this Chevrolet. Anyone know the year?
I like this photo of Elliot’s bar on Hartz Ave. in Danville, “since 1907”.
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Via Brookstone Lane Facebook
Nine new homes are being built for the Brookstone Lane community in the Greenbrook neighborhood in Danville at the corner of Camino Ramon and El Capitan Drive. Check out the house features here. See a rendering of what it will look like when it’s completed below. Follow the progress on Facebook here.
Via Brookstone Lane Facebook
Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning Request the Pleasure of your Company:
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, March 26th, 2015
7:30pm | FreeRoberto Palumbo, playwright and Professor Emerita (Holy Names University), will present the story of the secret courtship of young, robust Robert Browning and older, frail Elizabeth Barrett, including several of Elizabeth’s famous sonnets: from her desire for death to her acceptance of life with Robert – certainly a story of “love gone good.”
Seating will be limited, so please RSVP to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out this Business Times article that reports that Fresh & Easy will be closing in Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek. Employees have been telling people that April 2nd will be the last day. I noted the eventual closure way back in April of 2013, and the time has finally come so stock up on those British food items ASAP.
The children’s birthday and fun center Smile Tu has closed in the Encina Grande Shopping center in Walnut Creek due to the eventual construction of the new Whole Foods store right next door where Safeway currently is. However, according to a sign in the window they are, “switching gears and going mobile with a service that can come to you.”
From their website:
We will be working on constructing a new mobile bus that can bring the party to you. For any questions or requests please email us @ smiletuinc@gmail.com
The Terrible Two are coming! Yes, it’s Mac Barnett & Jory John!!:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, March 26th, 2015
3:30pm – 5:00pm | FreeMac Barnett is back and he’s bringing his friend Jory John with him! Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet the terrific team behind the New York Times bestselling The Terrible Two.
The Storyteller Bookstore will have copies of the book available for purchase and signing. Be prepared to laugh yourself silly!
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
Last week we learned that The Orchards development (across the street from the Encina Grande shopping center in Walnut Creek) has been delayed which led to speculation by some that Safeway, which was supposed to relocate there from Encina Grande, was trying to renegotiate their lease at Encina Grande. However, that is definitely not going to happen as Whole Foods has a signed lease and will be opening at Encina Grande around October, 2016. Construction on the new Whole Foods store will begin in October, 2015, with Safeway closing a month earlier in September, 2015.
The empty Orchards plot is below:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, March 20th, 2015 – Sunday, April, 2015
An All-American Institution!Fast-talking con man Harold Hill sells instruments and uniforms to the naive Iowa townsfolk, promising to train the members of a new boys’ band – without giving music lessons. Plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian who gives him a lesson in moral responsibility. Funny, warm, romantic and touching – Family Entertainment at its best.
