Beyond the Creek

Swans’ Fine Books
1381 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Thursday September 12th, 2013
7:30pm – 8:30pm | Free

Please join us on Thursday evening, September 12^th, for a discussion on James Joyce. Our guest speaker this evening will be Harvey Segal, retired Professor of Sociology who has taught at Sonoma State University, NYU, and Queens College in New York. A James Joyce fan for over fifty years, he has lectured and taught courses in the Sociology of Literature and on James Joyce’s UIysses and Finnegan’s Wake.

Once again, the evening will be informal and highly interactive; Harvey will be addressing your questions throughout the discussion.

Seating will be limited to 30 guests, so please R.S.V.P. to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.

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Fera’wyn’s Artisan Chocolates Now Available at Walnut Creek Farmers Market on Locust St

August 27, 2013 11:30 am

A new artisan chocolate vendor called Fera’wyn’s is now at the downtown Walnut Creek farmers’ market on Locust Street on Sundays. Check out their most popular chocolates here. They look like works of art, very beautiful! I also noticed they were selling chocolate mousse as well. Their Facebook page is here.

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Just e-Cigs Opens in Downtown Walnut Creek

August 27, 2013 8:30 am

1519 Cypress St, Walnut Creek

If you’re into electronic cigarettes you’ll appreciate a store called Just e-Cigs that opened on Cypress St. in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out this debate in the New York Times about the pros and cons of electronic cigarettes.

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Hiro Sushi Japanese Tapas Opens in Walnut Creek

August 26, 2013 11:30 am

1690 Locust St, Walnut Creek

I first noted that Hiro Sushi would be opening in place of CU Sushi at the corner of Locust St. and Giamonna Dr. in downtown Walnut Creek back in May and they have now opened. Couldn’t find a menu though, anyone try this place out? How does it compare to CU Sushi?

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Victoria’s Secret Moving to New Location in Broadway Plaza in November

August 26, 2013 8:30 am

The musical chairs continues as Victoria’s Secret will be moving a few stores down where Bath & Body Works used to be in Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek. The opening is planned for November. In June I noted that J.Jill was also moving within Broadway Plaza so it’s interesting seeing so much action going on there recently. If I recall the new location where Bath & Body Works used to be is far smaller than Victoria’s Secret current spot.

Victoria’s Secret current location:

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Armed Robbery Last Night at Corner’s Tavern in Walnut Creek

August 25, 2013 9:30 pm

1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

From the Walnut Creek PD:

On the above date and time [August 24th, 2013, 11:06pm], WCPD received a call that an armed robbery had just occurred at the Corner’s Tavern Restaurant office. Responding officers arrived within a minute and found the suspects had robbed an employee in the back office. Other employees and patrons in the restaurant were unaware of what transpired.

A neighborhood canvass resulted in a witness who saw the two suspects flee south towards Newell Avenue and to a waiting car. The car was described as a silver colored SUV, possibly a Jeep Cherokee and it fled northbound through the Broadway Plaza parking garage.

Loss from the business was an as of yet undetermined amount of money. No one was injured during the robbery and the investigation continues. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.
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Suspect(s): Suspect #1: Black male adult, 20’s, 5’-8”, medium build. Suspect was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, with a bandana covering his face. Armed with a handgun.

Suspect #2: Black male adult, 20s, 5’-6”, medium build. Suspect was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood up with a bandana covering his face. Armed with a handgun.

Suspect Vehicle: Silver colored 4 door SUV type vehicle. Possibly a Jeep Cherokee with a roof rack.

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Aquanuts Into The Abyss Aug 29th – Sept 1st at Heather Farms Park

August 23, 2013 4:30 pm

Aquanuts Into The Abyss:

Clarke Memorial Swim Center
1750 Heather Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, August 29th – Sunday, September 1st, 2013
8:00pm – 9:30pm | $20

More than 100 swimmers perform in spectacular synchronized swimming show

August 29 – September 1 at Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek

What: The world famous national and international championship winning Walnut Creek Aquanuts perform ‘Aquanuts Into the Abyss,’ a spectacular synchronized swimming routine in Walnut Creek’s Fall Swim Show – a dazzling display of this Olympic sport. Featured swimmers include NBC’s America’s Got Talent 2013 Finalists, along with U.S. Open and National Champions and Aquanuts from beginners to Olympians in performances choreographed to music and special light effects in the deep water pool at the Clarke Memorial Swim Center in Walnut Creek.

When:
Preview show: Thursday, August 29 at 8 p.m.
Nightly shows: August 30 – September 1 at 8 p.m.
Admission: Adults/$20, Youth (5-17)/$10, 62+/$18, 4 and under are free.
Food & Wine: A multi-cultural array of food, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages available for cash purchase at the event.

Where: Clarke Memorial Swim Center at Heather Farm Park – 1750 Heather Drive, Walnut Creek.

For more tickets and information: Call (925) 934-4792 or visit http://aquanutsfallshow2013.eventbrite.com/ or Sports Basement, Walnut Creek.

About The Walnut Creek Aquanuts: The Walnut Creek Aquanuts are a world-renowned synchronized swimming training team, home to 17 Olympians (eight gold medalists) and winners of more than 200 national and world titles. Currently the team is competing in NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Two alumni performed in the 2012 London Olympic Games. Founded in 1968 with just two swimmers, the Aquanuts now number more than 60 athletes.

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Walnut Creek We Olive to Offer Wine Tasting

August 23, 2013 11:30 am

1364 N Main St, Walnut Creek

I noticed a public notice of application to sell alcoholic beverages on the We Olive window in Walnut Creek and it turns out they plan on offering wine tasting in addition to selling olive oil. The wine tasting section will be located in the back of the store.

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OC Watch Company Opens in Downtown Walnut Creek

August 23, 2013 8:30 am

photo courtesy of Michael O’Connor

A couple of weeks ago I noted that OC Watch Company would be opening soon in downtown Walnut Creek on Cypress St, and they have now opened. They offer luxury, pre-owned watches such as Rolex, Panerai and more. Check out their current inventory here.

The inside is nicely decorated:

photo courtesy of Michael O’Connor

OC Watch Company is located at 1507 Cypress St in Walnut Creek.

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The Changing Face of Downtown Walnut Creek Walk on Sept 14th

August 22, 2013 4:30 pm

The changing face of downtown Walnut Creek:

Broadway Plaza foontain
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Saturday, September 14th, 2013
9:00am – 10:30am | Free

DESCRIPTION: City planners are leading this tour to several key locations in downtown Walnut Creek that will be undergoing major changes over the next few years. Find out what’s in store, and learn about the planning principles applied to make Walnut Creek the vibrant, pedestrian-friendly city it is today.

DETAILS: Total length of tour is about 1 mile, with four stops along the way. Meet at the fountain at Broadway Plaza. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Please register in advance so tour guides can have enough materials on-hand.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

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