Flywheel Sports Cycling Gym and Barre Opening in Downtown Walnut Creek on Oct. 9th

October 5, 2015 8:30 am

1373 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Flywheel Sports, a New York-based stadium cycling and barre body sculpting gym is opening this Friday, October 9th in downtown Walnut Creek right below CoreYoga Power, which opened this February.

From their website:

We’re opening our doors this Friday in Walnut Creek! We look forward to riding or pulsing with you! Check out our FREE preview class schedule below and book your spot today – they’re sure to fill up fast! We can’t wait to ride and pulse with you! Check out our FREE preview class schedule and book your spot today – they’re sure to fill up fast!

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Papyrus Reopens in Danville Hotel Town Center

October 1, 2015 8:30 am

Danville Hotel Town Center

Over the summer we learned that Papyrus would be relocating from their Hartz Ave. location in Danville to the recently developed Danville Hotel Town Center, also on Hartz Ave. and they are now the first shop to open in this development. Stay tuned for the rest of the openings…

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The Storyteller Bookstore Closing in Lafayette

September 29, 2015 8:30 am

3506-E Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Thanks to a reader for sending word that unfortunately after 30 years in business, the children’s book shop The Storyteller Bookstore will be closing in Lafayette.

From their Facebook page:

We are closing! Please help us in this transition by spending generously at our 40% off EVERYTHING sale!

Thirty years ago, Sharyn Larsen and Linda Higham embarked on an adventure called The Storyteller Bookstore. Now, at last, the decision has been made to close The Storyteller.

All existing stock is on sale at 40% discount, September 28 through mid October, 2015. We encourage you to shop early for the best selection of books, associated merchandise, and store fixtures. For the exact rules of the sale, please visit or call the store.

We very much appreciate your patronage for so many years.

Thank you and see you at the sale!

A couple of years ago they relocated where the Cooperage restaurant is now into their current location behind Peet’s Coffee, next to Whole Foods.

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Nespresso Coming Soon to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

September 28, 2015 11:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

In March the travel club Inspirato closed in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and as you can see Nespresso is “coming soon” to this location. Check out their website here. Anyone use a Nespresso machine at home? How do you like it?

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CarlaPie Consignment becomes Bliss Clothing Store in Danville

September 25, 2015 11:30 am

109 Town and Country Dr, Danville

A few months ago CarlaPie Consignment in Village Shopping Center in Danville switched to selling new clothing and is now called Bliss. Check out their new Facebook page here.

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Quiksilver Factory Store Popup Opens in Crow Canyon Commons in San Ramon

September 23, 2015 8:30 am

Crow Canyon Commons, San Ramon

A pop-up Quiksilver factory store is open in Crow Canyon Commons right near Sprouts supermarket in San Ramon for about six more months.

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Pop Up Alert – Toss Designs Opens on Hartz Ave. in Danville

September 21, 2015 8:30 am

522 Hartz Ave, Danville

You may recall a few years ago the Bay Area design house Toss Designs opened a temporary popup shop in Broadway Plaza which actually lasted until last year and now they’re back in the East Bay, this time in Danville on Hartz Ave. where Papyrus used to be. This location is also a a temporary popup spot but depending on how things go they may end up permanently in Danville…

From their Facebook page:

Since 2004, the girls at Toss have been living and breathing handbags! With a flair for fashion and an eye for detail, Toss has become the authority on totes, travel bags and all accessories in between. Fashion divas flock to Toss for the fresh patterns, unique color combos and functional shapes. Ranging from rolling duffels in wild and whimsical prints to beautiful caning totes trimmed in patent, each season’s assortment highlights the very latest in fashion and style. Toss also knows how to delight your inner party-girl with chic cocktail shakers and bar essentials.

This San Francisco Bay Area design house knows that a bag is only as fabulous as its attention to detail and quality. Each Toss item packs an element of surprise – from contrast lining to thoughtful interior pockets for a girl’s necessities and electronic obsessions. Toss girls are effortlessly chic and have the perfect bag for every occasion. Trips to the beach and weekend getaways have never looked better!

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Progress on Walgreens at Encina Grande in Walnut Creek

September 18, 2015 11:30 am

Encina Grande, Walnut Creek

There has been lots of progress on the redevelopment going on at Encina Grande on Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek. As you can see the new Walgreens exterior on the far end is up as are the neighboring shops next door as shown in the photo below. What a difference compared to how this shopping center looked before.

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Game Over for Valley Vista Tennis Club – Closing Jan. 31st in Walnut Creek

September 17, 2015 3:35 pm

3737 Valley Vista Rd, Walnut Creek

The rumors have been swirling for years now but unfortunately it’s game over for the Valley Vista Tennis Club and the entire ClubSport center as it is closing on January 31st in Walnut Creek. According to an employee I spoke with it looks like the owners are looking to sell. Considering the head pro left recently along with several other pros this isn’t coming as a complete surprise but this is very disappointing!

What other tennis options are there besides Heather Farms?

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The Orchards at Walnut Creek Shopping Center Opening Fall, 2016

September 17, 2015 11:30 am

Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek

In March we learned that The Orchards at Walnut Creek shopping center located across from the Encina Grande shopping center was delayed but development is back on track with a sign indicating a fall, 2016 opening. Safeway will be relocating from Encina Grande, along with the gym Crunch, the department store Stein Mart, and Petco. Check for updates at their website here.

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