1631 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
The spa Metamorphosis has closed in downtown Walnut Creek at the Mercer apartment complex. There are still quite a few salons on this block and Starbucks opened a few doors down yesterday.
1631 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
The spa Metamorphosis has closed in downtown Walnut Creek at the Mercer apartment complex. There are still quite a few salons on this block and Starbucks opened a few doors down yesterday.
Romp Through the History of Contra Costa County:
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Thursday, March 6th, 2014
7:30pm | FreeWhether a California native, or a “transplant” such as myself, there is so much to discover about the County in which we all live. We are honored to be hosting four prominent members of the Contra Costa County Historical Society, each of whom will share with us a little about their area of focus within the county.
Each of our presenters are also published authors (see full bios below), and will have a limited selection of their books available for sale that evening.
Photo by Flickr user meddygarnet
Over the weekend I pulled into the new Arco gas station in Moraga to fill up. As I popped the gas tank cover I looked over directly across from me and see two guys standing next to their car smoking cigarettes right near the pump. Based on their demeanor I felt uncomfortable even looking at them so I did a long loop around them to get to the machine to pay. Then I walked back the same way and peeked at them again before selecting the grade and saw they were still smoking. Finally, I started pumping and waited far back from the pump. While pumping I envisioned one of the guys flicking his still smoldering cigarette butt in my direction engulfing me and the gas station in flames.
In my mind smoking and gas stations don’t mix but is it really a big deal? Should I have taken off immediately after seeing this or is the danger overblown? I don’t think it would have been a good idea to go up to them to inform them that smoking is not permitted near gas pumps unless I wanted to get hurt so that’s out of the question.
Back in December I noted that Edwards Luggage would be relocating from the backside of Broadway Plaza to a new Broadway Plaza spot next to Neiman Marcus and they are very close to reopening at this new location. The old location has now closed and now every store on the backside of Broadway Plaza has closed except for Banana Republic, which will open across the street in March.
1663 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last November I noted that Starbucks may be coming to the Mercer and they opened today in the Mercer apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek. Peeking inside I could see a long table (at the lower left in the photo below) and small circular tables further inside at left as well. I expected a coffee shop to open in the Mercer years ago so it’s good to finally see something open up over there. (Thanks to a reader comment about today’s opening.)
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek
Thursday, March 6th, 2014
7:00pm – 8:30pm | $15Local science writer and Lindsay Wildlife Musesem hospital volunteer, Pamela Turner, author of the new book The Dolphins of Shark Bay will answer the question “Why are dolphins smart?” Western Australia is the most important bottlenose dolphin study site in the world, and Pamela will bring us the story of Georgetown University professor Janet Mann and the Shark Bay Dolphin Project. The research has resulted in one stunning discovery after another. This special event is sure to inspire future scientists as well as dolphin-lovers of all ages. Ms. Turner’s book has been selected by National Science Teacher Association as an outstanding science trade book for students. This presentation is appropriate for students in Grades 6 and up. $5 Students & Teachers with ID
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71 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that a new restaurant will be opening where The French Bakery is currently located on Lafayette Circle. The French Bakery’s last day will be March 2nd. I made a Judging Cafes post about The French Bakery a couple of years ago.
Stay tuned for news on the new restaurant…
Spotted in the backside of Broadway Plaza slated to close for redevelopment for the next couple of years, I think this topiary is quite apt. Anyone know what animal this was?
3413 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the kids and maternity consignment store They Grow So Fast on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette will be closing for good tomorrow. According to a letter posted in the store their rent was raised by 50% which caused them to leave after 21 years in business.
