I think Moraga Commons Park may be the future birthplace of water volleyball. Summer Olympics 2052? Only time will tell…
I think Moraga Commons Park may be the future birthplace of water volleyball. Summer Olympics 2052? Only time will tell…
A new gift shop called ECHO grove featuring hand crafted items from around the United States is coming to Orinda Theatre Square this spring. Items will include handpicked jewelry, iPhone/iPad cases and more for both women and men.
From their website:
A few months ago, my wife and I decided to open a gift shop devoted to 100% handcrafted items from across the USA. The ensuing months have been a blast, attending craft fairs, meeting really cool people that are doing really cool things with natural and reclaimed materials, just generally keeping alive the spirit of distinctiveness in a world of mass produced individuality. Every day made us believe more and more that people in general are hungry for a dose of the real in this increasingly virtual world.
So yesterday we signed a lease on #112 at Orinda Theater Square in beautiful downtown Orinda, CA (Now with an extra bore, no more disappearing lanes). Our little shop will be a haven where you can come in, browse at your leisure and learn more about the individual artisans that make the amazing and useful gifts for women, men, kids, pets and your home.
Be sure to keep an eye on this space, as well as following us on Facebook and Twitter, as we build our little shop and just maybe bring back an appreciation for the craftsmen, the artisans, the builders and the artists that are the true stars of our crazy venture.
1675 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
The Sports Authority-owned S.A. Elite store located at the corner of Olympic Blvd. and N. California Blvd. in downtown Walnut Creek will be turning into a regular Sports Authority in March. Apparently the focus on running and yoga was too specific so the change to a regular Sports Authority will broaden the base. Their running shoe selection will be cut but there’s always Sports Basement on Ygnacio Valley Blvd.
1280 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Back in October I noted that Hobby Lobby would be opening in Concord in March and although it’s empty inside the signage is now up so the opening should be coming soon…
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Tuesday, February 11th, 2014
7:30pm | $35On February 11, the award-winning California Symphony will present the greatest love story ever told, Romeo and Juliet. Maestro Donato Cabrera will conduct an evening of passionate and romantic music, with selections from Tchaikovsky’s and Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, Bernstein’s West Side Story, Gershwin and Cole Porter favorites and much more! Tickets are now on sale for the California Symphony’s “Be My Valentine” concert on Tuesday,
February 11, 2014, at 7:30 PM at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Tickets start at $15 for students and $35 for adults. To purchase, call 925-943-7469 or visit www.LesherArtsCenter.org.
1356 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Lots of relocations from Broadway Plaza these days and now the women’s clothing store Bryn Walker has relocated to N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek where the men’s clothing boutique Atlas used to be.
Oscar Preview Party with Jan Wahl:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Sunday, February 9th, 2014
1:00pm | $15Join us for our “Oscar Preview Party with Jan Wahl” at the Orinda Theatre on Sunday February 9th at 1pm. Beer, wine, and light snacks will be served. Reserve your seat online at LamorindaTheatres.com or at the Orinda Theatre box office for only $15.
531 Hartz Ave, Danville
Last month I noted that the restaurant Yo’s on Hartz featuring fusion-style Asian cuisine would be opening soon in downtown Danville and their signage is now up and they are open.
Next month the Walnut Creek City Council will consider banning plastic bags at retailers and groceries in Walnut Creek:
The City of Walnut Creek is considering an ordinance to prohibit the distribution of singleuse carryout bags in all retailers (except restaurants and non-profit charitable thrift stores). Under the ordinance, all grocery and retail stores in Walnut Creek would no longer provide single-use carryout plastic bags. Stores may sell paper bags for a minimum of 10 cents for each bag. Protective plastic or paper bags, without handles, for items such as meat, fresh produce, dry-cleaned clothes and prescription medications will be allowed. Consumers will have the option to bring their own reusable bags or pay for recycled paper bags. The City Council will consider the proposed ordinance as early as March 2014. Click here to view a draft of the propsed ordinance.
Do you support this ban to support the environment or do you feel it’s too inconvenient while shopping? One time I was shopping in San Francisco and after I bought something they asked me if I want a bag, I said yes, and when I checked the receipt I saw a charge for 10 cents. I thought that was a bit odd that they didn’t inform me of the charge ahead of time but I imagine they assumed everyone knew about the charge. Another time I ordered quite a bit of food at the Ferry building in San Francisco and again they asked me if I wanted a bag and I refused, knowing there would be a charge. So when the time came to pick up the food I was precariously balancing multiple drinks and hot dogs when the cashier took pity on me and told me I could have a bag which I appreciated.
With that being said, do you support a ban on plastic bags in Walnut Creek?
