Livermore Cyclery Opens in Alamo

December 19, 2014 11:30 am

180 Alamo Plaza, Alamo

Back in October we learned that Livermore Cyclery would be opening a new location in Alamo Plaza and thanks to a reader for sending word and a photo that they just opened. The reader points out that, “the Alamo Plaza decided to make the one and only opening in the Plaza’s rear wall directly behind Livermore Cyclery and access to Iron Horse Trail.” Check out their Facebook page here.

There is a grand opening sale going on today through Sunday:

Take UP TO 15% off all Cruiser Bicycles
Take UP TO 15% off all BMX Bicycles
Take 10% off all Kids Bicycles
Take 10% off all 2015 Bicycles

Plus 10% off Accessories, or
15% off Accessories purchased with a Bicycle!
Certain brands are excluded from sale- please call for details.

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Cornucopia Consignments Closing end of December in Pleasant Hill

December 15, 2014 8:30 am

1885 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill

Earlier this month we learned that Second to None Consignment shop would be closing early next year in downtown Walnut Creek and someone left a comment on Facebook that Cornucopia Consignments was closing as well in Pleasant Hill.

From their Facebook page:

Cornucopia Consignments will be closed by the end of December.

Beginning in 2015, our building that houses the store will be used instead to provide Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area‘s growing services for cancer patients and their families. When Cornucopia opened, CSC served about 500 people per year. This year, CSC will serve close to 2,000.

We regret that we will need to close Cornucopia, but our stakeholders understand that our highest priority is for CSC to deliver its mission. We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who helped to make Cornucopia “the little house of treasures” — and those who made a lasting difference for so many people facing cancer. And perhaps most importantly, we would like to extend a huge thank you to the volunteers who made Cornucopia such a great place for so many years; and of course the wonderful customers and consignors. Thank you!

Until then, come by for some great sales!

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Sign of the Day

December 12, 2014 11:30 am

Spotted in front of a couple of stores next to the apartment complex being developed at 1500 N. California Blvd. in downtown Walnut Creek. The sign says “Yes, we are open!! Businesses Open” in front of green fencing blocking almost every angle. There is one tiny entrance on one side of the sidewalk. Whenever I walked past this I feel bad for the stores.

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Adib’s Persian Rug Gallery Reopens on S. Main St. in Walnut Creek

December 11, 2014 11:30 am

1426 South Main St, Walnut Creek

Back in August we learned that Adib’s Persian Rug Company would be relocating from their prime downtown Walnut Creek location on N. Main St. to S. Main St. across from Kaiser Permanente and they have been open since October. The second floor of their old location on N. Main St. will become CorePower Yoga in early 2015. Check out their online collection here.

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See’s Candies Popup Open through Dec. 23rd in Moraga

December 9, 2014 11:30 am

Rheem Shopping Center

See’s Candies has opened a popup location at the Rheem Shopping Center next to Starbucks in Moraga through December 23rd. This is a Kiwanis holiday fundraiser and will be open 10 – 5 daily.

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Peony Garden South China Sea Cuisine Opens in Walnut Creek

December 8, 2014 11:30 am

1448 S. Main St, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Walnut Creek restaurant The Door South Asian Cuisine has changed ownership with Peony Garden South China Sea Cuisine opening last week. The new owners also run Zen restaurant in Pleasant Hill. Check out their menu here. The inside looks great and includes a bar area with an outdoor patio area in back. Very spacious.

Check out photos of the inside including patio and bar after the jump…

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Athleta Relocating to New Broadway Plaza Spot next Fall 2015 in Walnut Creek

December 8, 2014 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Back in October we learned that the the women’s sports clothing store Athleta opened next to Starbucks and the Tesla showroom in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and a sign inside indicates that they will be relocating within Broadway Plaza next Fall, 2015, presumably in the soon-to-be redeveloped section across the street.

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Panoramic View of Broadway Plaza Redevelopment from New Parking Garage

December 5, 2014 11:30 am

Since the last photos of the Broadway Plaza redevelopment taken early last month the new parking garage opened where this photo of the substantial progress being made was taken. You can see the new white facade of Macy’s at far left and Nordstrom at right.

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ivivva Girls Athletic Wear Showroom Opens in Walnut Creek

December 4, 2014 11:30 am

1467 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek

A fairly new showroom for active girls called ivivva, owned by lululemon, has opened in Walnut Creek on Newell Ave. (located in the back of the strip mall where Pacific Bay Coffee and George’s Giant Hamburgers are located). They also offer free yoga classes for girls. Check out their schedule here. Check out photos of the inside below.

From their website:

In a response to a calling from active girls who wanted gear that was as committed to high performance as they were in their sports and sweaty activities, ivivva was created in 2009 by lululemon. We design our athletic wear with input from athletes in our local communities and online at help us design so we know what you need to be a top performer.

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Update- Orangetheory Fitness Planning to Open in February in Downtown Walnut Creek

December 3, 2014 11:30 am

1531 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Back in September we learned that Orangetheory Fitness would be opening this month in downtown Walnut Creek but there is still construction going on so they now anticipate a February opening. There is still no internal wall separating the other half of the former Manicini’s Sleepworld so looks like there’s quite a lot left to do.

Orangetheory Fitness uses a heart rate monitor to monitor everyone’s progress on screens which sounds interesting. Find out more here. They are still offering a free two week trial before they officially open.

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