From The New Rheem Theatre website:
When: 9pm Oct. 19th
Where: The New Rheem Theatre, Moraga
What: Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla
From The New Rheem Theatre website:
When: 9pm Oct. 19th
Where: The New Rheem Theatre, Moraga
What: Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla
Back in August I noted that Lottie’s Creamery was going to open in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. and recently I had a chance to get a sneak preview of the construction and chat with owner Deb Phillips who mentioned that they plan on opening mid-November if everything goes as planned.
Taking a look at the above photo; the rectangular space is going to be a window so people can look inside to see the ice cream being made. As noted previously, they will have their own pasteurizer in-house to make the ice cream. You can see what flavors will be offered here. In addition to these flavors they will also offer seasonal flavors such as peppermint chip and maple just in time for Christmas.
I had a chance to try Deb’s marshmallows that she is experimenting with and it tasted amazing. I can’t wait until this place opens up! The flavor I most want to try is Rocky Road (dark chocolate ice cream, marshmallows and candied almonds). What flavor are you most looking forward to?
Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek, I’m not sure sitting on an American flag makes the most sense but…
From Sustainable Lafayette: The Lafayette Community Garden is flourishing, as members prepare for their first community Harvest Festival October 14th from 12 – 3. The entire Lafayette community is invited!
Back in August I noted that SusieCakes would be opening in downtown Lafayette this Fall, and according to a Craigslist posting they will be hosting a Sock-Hop on October 27th from 1-4pm:
SusieCakes (www.SusieCakes.com) an all-American homestyle bakery is celebrating the opening of its new Lafayette location with an old-fashioned Sock Hop, Oct. 27 from 1-4 p.m. This family friendly event features 50’s music, vintage cars, activities for the kids, and of course, SusieCakes signature dessert favorites. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in coloring and costume contests, as well as a raffle to win a one-year membership in the ‘Cake of the Month Club.’
Back in April I noted that Rochester Big & Tall was closing on N. Main St. across from Starbucks in downtown Walnut Creek, and it turns out that the women’s fashion store Brandy Melville will be moving from its current spot next to the Cheesecake Factory to this location by the end of the month.
In February I made a “Judging Boutiques” post about Brandy Melville and when I stopped by recently it was packed with young women shopping so it looks like the Italian fashion line is doing quite well in Walnut Creek.
By the way, it seems that there was quite some competition for this retail location as I know a couple of stores that were trying to get it although Brandy landed it in the end.
For kids age 5 – 11, from the Lafayette Library webpage:
Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Description:Join us October 16 at 6:30 for a Frightfully Fun evening of Ghost Stories! “Teller of a Thousand Tales” Storyteller Michael Katz will be here, so come if you Dare!!!
Library: Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Location: Homework Center
Wolf Camera & Video is bankrupt and the remaining stores will close including the one located in the Lafayette shopping center where Diablo Foods and Trader Joe’s is on Mt. Diablo Blvd. It’s expected to close by next week. However, an imaging company from San Diego is apparently taking over the Lafayette and Dublin locations to handle print processing only. So drop by if you want to pick up a camera or accessory at up to 60% off.
Take a close look at the above photo. What time time does it say? 6:12 PM? Wonderful, after 6 o’clock, free parking, woo-hoo! Except it wasn’t 6:12 PM, it was 5:12 PM, and technically I was responsible for paying for 48 minutes on the meter. The only problem is that it wouldn’t accept credit cards. Of course I remember Crazy in Suburbia’s parking debacle on President’s Day a few years back, so I stood at the meter contemplating what to do. I had some coins so I put one in. Nothing gets registered. So I pondered whether to just take a chance, after all it’s not my fault that it won’t accept money right? Yeah sure, tell that to the judge is what I was thinking in the back of my mind.
As I stood there wondering what to do, two women walked by and told me it’s not accepting any money. Turns out they tried to put money in as well. So it’s free to park? Yes they replied, and I went happily on my way.
The city should really fix the time on the meters, (daylight savings adjustment probably), if only to not confuse people. If not, does anyone know whether it’s legally ok to park there for free if the time is not correct and it won’t accept money?
