What: Meet SF Giants Infielder Brandon Crawford
When: Friday, May 18th, Noon
Where: Giants Dugout – 1231 S. Main St., Walnut Creek**First 300 fans receive autograph**
What: Meet SF Giants Infielder Brandon Crawford
When: Friday, May 18th, Noon
Where: Giants Dugout – 1231 S. Main St., Walnut Creek**First 300 fans receive autograph**
Photo of actual solicitor in Lamorinda neighborhood
Dear Creekville,
Recently a door-to-door salesperson came by my house trying to sell an alarm system. They sounded so convincing that I gave my name, number, address and told them to check with my husband. Is this legitimate or should I have told them to go away?
You’re not the only one getting these solicitors going door to door trying to sell things. Driving by the other day I found a swarm of solicitors walking around one neighborhood with clipboards and blue shirts (see above photo). Personally, when it comes to alarm systems I would tread very carefully because they may be casing your home trying to find out what kind of security you have. What I would say is that you already have an alarm system (even if you don’t), and “no thank you”. Even if they are legitimate, how would you know? Better to get recommendations from friends or go with a larger, more reputable company that doesn’t need to go door-to-door. The Walnut Creek Police Department recently put out a press release about what you can do:
As summer starts we historically see an increase in solicitors in our community. The police department consistently receives calls regarding solictors from the public. It is legal for a person to solicit others at their homes as long as they obey the Walnut Creek Municipal Code’s rules and regulations governing solicitors (http://www.codepublishing.com/ca/walnutcreek/).
The common violations of solicitors are failing to obtain a permit from the City, disobeying a no solicitor sign, soliciting outside of the hours allowed and being too agressive with citizens.
A common misconception is to believe a solicitor with a permit from the City has gone through a criminal background check or some other means have been done to ensure this person is a “safe” person to be soliciting. This is not true. Our current Municipal Code does not allow for a denial of a permit based on prior criminal history or failure to disclose criminal history.
Check out suggestions on what to do after the jump…
The Greek restaurant Opa! will be opening in downtown Walnut Creek in mid June, and the signs have now gone up! Opa! is located right next to Prima’s Ristorante at 1532 N Main St. Lunch and dinner menus are here.
I noticed there seems to be an apartment above the restaurant. I wonder who will live there. Looks very nice.
A few months ago I noted that the cosmetics store PureBeauty had closed in Broadway Plaza, and now the Italian fashion line Naracamicie will be taking its place, probably opening up next week. There’s already a store near Union Square. Take a look at the inside that’s getting set up.
From a Naracamicie press release:
Naracamicie is a fashion brand headquartered in Milan, Italy, and is quite familiar to Italians. The designers bring out 150 styles in 2 seasons a year, Highlights of the brand are its Made in Italy tag, and the range of dressy styles for women including classic button downs, silks, and longer styles with asymmetrical closures, both in white and luxurious colors. Men’s shirts are available in both slimfit and traditional cuts. All fabrics and design are Italian, yet carry a relatively modest $150 average price tag.
Sasa Restaurant in Walnut Creek is holding their 1st Annual Golf Tournament:
What: Sasa Golf Tournament
When: July 16th
Where: Boundary Oak Golf Course (3800 Valley Vista Rd. Walnut Creek)
Price: $165 through May 31, $190 June 1st – July 2nd
Beneficiary: Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland“Reception will feature a mouth-watering selection of sushi and savory dishes from chef Phillip Yanf & Chef Sam Castro”
Tangelo Frozen Yogurt is opening this summer in Moraga in the Rheem Shopping Center, next to Lamorinda Pizza. From their website:
Bringing premium frozen yogurt to Lamorinda in a festive
and community-friendly environment where customers of
all ages can create their own yogurt masterpieces from
numerous yogurt flavor and topping options.
It’s a relief that Moraga is getting a frozen yogurt store this summer. Tangelo is located at 384 Park Street in Moraga.
Photo by Flickr user ren_norman
From the Walnut Creek Police Department:
On May 15, Stage 3 of the Amgen Bicycle Race will pass through a 4-mile section of Walnut Creek in the Northgate area. The route includes North Gate Road, Oak Grove Road and east bound Ygnacio Valley Road beginning at Oak Grove.
Roads along the route could be closed as early as 1:00 p.m.; drivers should anticipate possible delays between 1 and 3 p.m.
Cyclists will enter Walnut Creek on North Gate Road from Mt. Diablo State Park. They will turn right onto Oak Grove Road and then right onto Ygnacio Valley Road.
Racers are expected to take about 9 minutes to cover the 4-mile distance.
The California Highway Patrol is handling road closures. Roads will open immediately behind the end of the race.
Walnut Creek PD will have an extra team of officers assigned to the race. Two officers will be stationed in the neighborhoods east of Oak Grove Road in advance of the race to handle any emergency calls.
City staff members have been working with Amgen Tour organizers to minimize the impact on the community. Principals at Northgate High School and Foothill Middle School have been contacted and asked to share the race information with their students and their parents, and message boards alerting residents to the upcoming race will be place in the affected area.
The City does not have the authority to deny use of public streets for the race.
It started with the French restaurant Chevalier in Lafayette. A picture of the Eiffel Tower, a picture of sunflowers. Then the restaurant TAO eventually incorporated it into their windows. Does anyone find this appealing? Or does this come off as a bit odd?
From the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce website:
What
A tour of Lafayette’s finest dining establishments and the opportunity to sample the signature cuisine of each restaurant.
When
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 – 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Wine Reception at Lafayette Plaza – 5:30pm – 6:30 pm
Tasting at participating restaurants – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee and Dessert at Lafayette Plaza – 8:30 pm – 9:30 pmWhere
The tour begins at Elam and Margaret Brown Plaza (corner of Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo Blvd.) From there, ticket holders will go at their own pace to any – or all – of the participating restaurants.
The evening wraps up back at the Plaza with dessert and coffee, more music, raffles, silent and live auction.
Special Features
Musical entertainment at selected locations
Raffle prizes
Auction
Benefits
Lafayette Community Foundation and the programs and services of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.
Cost
$45 per person by mail to Chamber Office or fax to 925-284-3109 with completed registration form. Or register online.
Chef Chao, located at 343 Rheem Blvd. in Moraga, next to 24 Fitness, is one of two highly rated Chinese restaurants in Moraga, Asia Palace being the other. You can see their menu here.
I don’t know why but when I entered and looked around, I thought I had been transported back to the ’80s eating as a kid with my family in the suburbs. That being said, the decor is quite nice inside, and the food was really good. Are there any other fans of this place? Any must-order items? Chef Chao vs. Asia Palace? What do you prefer?