1727 Lacassie Ave, Walnut Creek
Right around the corner from 1756 Cole condos is another condominium complex called 1727 lacassie featuring 12 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartments. Check out their building features here, and pricing here, which ranges from $925k to $1.195 million for a top floor spot.
Photo by Flickr user myfwcmedia
Ygnacio Valley Library
2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek
Monday, September 21st, 2015
4:00pm – 5:00pm | FreeJoin naturalist Ashley from East Bay Regional Park District and learn about what the scat of wild animals can tell us. The program is especially for school-age children K-5th grade.
1179A Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Pressed Juicery would be opening where Pinkberry used to be in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. and they have now opened. Intriguingly, in addition to cold-pressed drinks, they also offer a frozen yogurt-esque/soft serve sorbet-esque option called FREEZE. Note that although it looks like frozen yogurt, it’s NOT frozen yogurt as it only uses the same ingredients in their cold-pressed drinks, no dairy and no added sugar. Thankfully they offer samples of any of their drinks and freeze flavors. I was doubtful about their freeze but I tried the vanilla and chocolate flavors and it was delicious! I ordered a vanilla freeze (see photo below). It comes with two toppings. I tried chocolate gogi berries and blueberries which was quite refreshing. Check out their drinks menu here and here, freeze menu here and freeze toppings menu here.
It’s unfortunate they removed the outdoor seating that Pinkberry had. I thought maybe that would be added later but the server mentioned that Pressed Juicery doesn’t offer any seating by design. Maybe it’s healthier drinking/eating while standing?
Vanilla freeze:
2061 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last spring we learned that the organic fabric shop Monaluna would be opening on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Walnut Creek and they will be opening this Wednesday, September 15th. I had a chance to get a preview of the inside and it looks amazing (don’t miss photos of the inside after the jump). In addition to their organic fabrics they also offer clothing from various designers based on Monaluna fabrics as well as jewelry, such as Sägen from Sweden, made from recycled porcelain, greeting cards and other hand-picked items (see some examples after the jump). Check out updates on their Facebook page here. I’ll be back for sure.
Plenty more photos of the inside after the jump….
Jack Williams at Mighty Fine Guitars:
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Friday, September 11th, 2015
8:00pm | $15 – $20 suggested“…. his artistry… is nothing short of amazing. Dazzling picking, expressive voice, unique and interesting songs. He is a showman in the best sense of the word and just wowed our audience. I think they would have followed him anywhere.”
– Rich Warren, WFMT “Midnight Special”, Chicago ILIf there is anyone not familiar with Jack’s incredible songwriting and prodigious performance skills,
my sympathies to you. A Jack Williams show is a slam-dunk win-win-win for all. One of the most enlightened and entertaining performers I’ve ever encountered.”
– Dave Humpreys, Two Way Street Coffeehouse in Downers Grove ILThis will be a pass-the-hat party with a Suggested Donation of $15 – $20 per person.
No RSVP required. No babes in arms, please. Spread the word. BYOB.
Cool elephant sculpture spotted in Blackhawk Plaza in front of the Blackhawk Automotive Museum.
Having signed up for Apple Music recently I find myself listening to way more music, especially artists and groups I’ve passed over previously, like The White Stripes, Harry Nilson, The Clash, Marvin Gaye and more. What is your favorite musical artist or band right now?
Home Canning & Food Preservation Workshop:
Rodgers Ranch
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, September 17th, 2015
10:00am – 12:00pm | $20Learn how to preserve the bounty of summer in this beginner’s class on fruit jam and pickles. Demonstration of the hot-pack method of fruit jam prepared without a canning kettle will take the mystery out of home-made jams. Students will also learn how easy it is to make their own refrigerator pickles and will take a jar of pickles home. Making flavorful vegetable chips in a dehydrator will also be demonstrated.
Bring one 1-pint jar with lid and screw-top band.Class taught by Rosemary Mark, recipe developer and a long-time canner, using only quick and simple methods. Rosemary blogs from ‘Rosie’s Kitchen’ at www.getcookingsimply.com where she shares delicious healthful recipes and cooking tips.
Park Plaza, Lafayette
In July we learned that the Danville-based restaurant Sideboard would be opening next spring in the newly redeveloped Park Plaza in Lafayette and as you can see from the Sideboard bench spotted outside things are progressing. It looks like both spots in the above photo will be occupied by Sideboard. On the other hand the gluten-free bakery Mariposa, that was also supposed to come to Park Plaza has decided to opt out and will no longer be coming to Lafayette according to Diablo Dish.
Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust Street. My kid said this must be a really old sign, like from the olden days, the 1980s. 🙂
