1372 N Main St. #204, Walnut Creek
A new e-cigarette shop called VapeSmart is opening in downtown Walnut Creek above CREAM. They will also do cell phone and tablet repairs.
1372 N Main St. #204, Walnut Creek
A new e-cigarette shop called VapeSmart is opening in downtown Walnut Creek above CREAM. They will also do cell phone and tablet repairs.
Centennial Celebration of Heritage Day at Borges Ranch:
Borges Ranch
1035 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 17th, 2014
10:00am – 4:00pm | $7.50 (advance)Families of all ages are invited to celebrate Walnut Creek’s early ranch days – and enjoy performances by country singer and “American Idol” star Matt Rogers – at the Centennial Celebration of Heritage Day at Borges Ranch, set for Sat., May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are now available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
heritage-day-at-borges-ranc h-tickets-10622493163. First 150 tickets purchased receive VIP event passes.
To volunteer at this event, visit this link – http://
wcserviceday.volunteerhub.c om/Events/Index A Season 3 “American Idol” finalist, Rogers will perform at both 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The first 150 ticket purchasers will receive VIP event passes for a special mid-day meet-and-greet event with the country star.
A Heritage Day highlight for children will be a Ranch Days Costume Parade, where children will “parade” their favorite early 1900s ranch attire. The Costume Parade will start at 10:30 a.m.
The day’s activities also will feature:– Performances by local folk/blue grass groups and the Diablo Mountain Cloggers
– Farm animal demonstrations
– Pony rides
– Children’s games and crafts
– Silent films
– Short walking tours in the Shell Ridge Open Space
– Ranch house visits with the Borges Family
– Heritage home-arts demonstrationsTickets
Children (2-17) — $5
Adults — $7.50 (advance) or $10 (day of event)
Ticket price includes all entertainment, demonstrations,
tours, and shuttle transportation. A small additional fee will be charged for craft supplies. Food and beverages are available for purchase. No refunds.PLEASE NOTE – Parking
Parking at the ranch is limited so only those with disabled placards my drive to the ranch on Heritage Day. All other guests must park at Northgate High School (425 Castle Rock Rd.) and take the shuttle buses to the ranch. First shuttle leaves Northgate High at 9:45 a.m.
3116 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Heavenly Cafe, located in the shopping plaza next to the Park Regency Apartments in Walnut Creek has been closed for several weeks for “remodeling” according to the sign in the window although some people have speculated that it’s under new ownership. Stay tuned…
Spotted in front of the Apple store in downtown Walnut Creek, does anyone know what kind of car this is? I saw the guy take off in it and it was loud.
Spare the Air alert for today:
A Spare the Air Alert is in effect for Tuesday, May 13, in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Concentrations of ground-level ozone pollution are forecast to be unhealthy tomorrow.
Residents are encouraged to drive less and reduce their energy use tomorrow and every day to keep pollution levels lower, preventing health alerts when temperatures are high.To help prevent smog this summer, please:
– Bike to work or around town
– Take public transit
– Telecommute
– Carpool and link your errands to reduce driving
– Avoid using gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers
– Reduce household energy use
– Don’t use lighter fluid on the barbecue
– Avoid using aerosol spray cleaners, paints and hairsprayHigh levels of ozone pollution are particularly harmful for young children, seniors, and those with respiratory and heart conditions. Vigorous outdoor exercise should be undertaken only in the early morning hours when ozone concentrations are lower.
To plan your commute online, visit 511.org.
To see air quality forecasts, visit sparetheair.org
1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Locust Street Deli will be replaced by a new Japanese restaurant tentatively called Jun Japanese Bistro. Depending on how fast the new owner can get the process moving Locust Street Deli could be closing next month. I wouldn’t be surprised if the new restaurant featured yakitori rather than sushi. Stay tuned…
Broadway Plaza
The Tesla Showroom that replaced the Lacoste clothing store in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek had its grand opening this weekend. Having only ever seen a Tesla on the road it was interesting to check it out in more detail. In the back of the showroom they have the bottom frame on display (see photo below). Since the batteries are underneath the car, there is space in front for a second trunk which I found fascinating. There is also an option (which you can see in the red car) to put additional rear facing seats for small kids which would make me very nervous but according to a Tesla representative the back is reinforced better. Even if you’re not in the market for a $70,000 car I still recommend checking out this showroom to see the possibilities.
From the Walnut Creek PD:
On 05/09/14 at approximately 1044 hours, a woman was walking westbound on Olympic Blvd near S. Main St. A suspect (Hispanic Male Adult in his 20’s) grabbed the woman’s purse and fled into the Plaza Escuela East parking garage and then fled in a white pick-up truck. There were two other Hispanic males in the vehicle.
The Walnut Creek Police Department received information a delivery truck driver was in the area and witnessed the theft. The witness is encouraged to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.
Film Screening – Miss Representation:
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 10th, 2014
2:00pm | FreeMother’s Day, a day devoted to perhaps the most influential woman in our lives, is just around the corner.
Why not spend some time thinking about the role of women on a different scale? Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, this film looks at how mainstream media under-represents women in positions of power and influence in America. The film challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself. This thought-provoking documentary features interviews with politicians, journalists, entertainers, activists and academics, like Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson and Gloria Steinem. The film has been rated appropriate for ages 13 and up by CommonSense Media.
Come watch the film, see what you think, and stay to participate in a discussion after the film. The screening will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2014 in the Oak View Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Can’t make the screening? The Contra Costa County Library has copies available for checking out with your library card. For more information about the film, visit the film’s website:
http://film.missrepresentation.org/
1499 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek
The owners of Panama Red Coffee Co. are bringing a new, yet-to-be-named cafe to the eclectic Yogurt Castle building at the corner of N. California Blvd. and Bonanza St. in downtown Walnut Creek. Due to the lack of interior space there will no be seating inside and in addition to coffee there will be baked goods made on-premises which sounds great. Stay tuned for updates…
