Beyond the Creek – Page 436

Moraga Commons Park
Thursday, July 23rd, 2015
6:30pm – 8:30pm | Free

You are invited to join your neighbors on Thursday evenings at the Moraga Commons Park for a relaxing free concert in the park. Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs to the grassy hillside in front of the band shell. Enjoy the music while your children enjoy the park. The volunteers of the Moraga Park and Recreation Foundation will even cook dinner for you with the Snack Bar opening at 6:00 pm.

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Kiehl’s Coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

July 23, 2015 11:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Earlier this week we learned that Lush Cosmetics is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and now, thanks to a reader for pointing out that another skin care and cosmetics shop, Kiehl’s, is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek according to permit information submit to the city of Walnut Creek. Check out their product line at their website here.

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Wax A Peel Salon Opens in Downtown Lafayette

July 23, 2015 8:30 am

3579 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

The skin care and waxing salon Wax A Peel has relocated from Pleasant Hill to downtown Lafayette behind Patxi’s Pizza in the Lafayette Clocktower. Check out the services they offer on their website here.

From their Facebook page:

Wax A Peel specializes in facial and body waxing as well as facial peels. We use nothing, but hard wax (stripless wax) for all the sensitive areas such as your bikini, underarms, and facial waxing. All bikini and Brazilian wax’s we offer you numbing spray and a glass of champagne or wine to help put you at ease. If your looking for fast and thorough Wax A Peel is your place! The skin care sold and used to perform the fabulous skin changing facials is Image Skincare. Image is a member of safe cosmetics and is featured in the International Emmy Awards. Image’s philosophy is to use superior and active ingredients to achieve outstanding results.

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The Lego Movie Playing at Civic Park on July 25th in Walnut Creek

July 22, 2015 4:30 pm

The Lego Movie Playing at Civic Park:

Civic Park
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 25th, 2015
Dusk | Free
Attention Families!
Bring your picnic and watch the stars come out over Mt. Diablo. Stay for the movie and you’ll see some pretty impressive stars on our screen, too.
Please do not bring pets.
Weather Permitting.

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Starbucks Now Open 24 Hours in Pleasant Hill on Contra Costa Blvd.

July 22, 2015 11:30 am

1900 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Starbucks on Contra Costa Blvd. in Pleasant Hill is now open 24 Hours.

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Danville Fit Transforms into Fitness 19 in Town & Country Shopping Plaza

July 22, 2015 8:30 am

101 Town and Country Dr, Danville

Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo) that Danville Fit has turned into a Fitness 19 in the Town & Country shopping plaza in Danville. Check out their website here.

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Ballast Point Pairing Dinner at Corners Tavern in Walnut Creek on July 26th

July 21, 2015 4:30 pm

Ballast Point Pairing Dinner:

Corners Tavern
1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 26th, 2015
6:00pm | $65

Be sure to reserve your spot to join us for an evening with Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits.

Chef has created a paired tasting around their portfolio of craft ales and distilled spirits, each created with love and care.

Sunday, July 26 | 6pm | 5 courses | $65

Call 925-948-8711 for reservations

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Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen and Coffee Bar Coming to Lafayette in Spring, 2016

July 21, 2015 11:30 am

Park Plaza, Lafayette

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the hugely popular, Danville-based, Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen and Coffee Bar is opening a second location in Park Plaza in downtown Lafayette and are hoping to open in Spring, 2016. Last year we learned that the gluten-free bakery Mariposa was coming to Park Plaza as well so this is going to be a happening place this time next year! Check out their Danville morning menu here, lunch menu here, dinner menu here, and beverage menu here. As a huge fan of Sideboard I’m really excited that they’re coming to Lafayette. Still not sure where to park but hopefully parking will be available near the library?

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Ryan Presley Salon Closing July 31st in Walnut Creek

July 21, 2015 8:30 am

2363 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek

The Ryan Presley Salon, named after the owners’ daughters, Ryan and Presley, is closing on July 31st in Walnut Creek.

From their Facebook page:

Dear Valued Clients and Customers, as some of you may have already heard, Ryan Presley Salon is permanently closing its doors on July 31. After 6 years of ownership, Jaime and Damon Mathews have decided it is time to head in a different business direction. Please contact your stylist for their future salon’s location and come in to pick up any Unite or Kevin.Murphy haircare items at 20% off!
We are grateful for these past 6 years and wish all of our wonderful customers much happiness and love!

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MakerFest at Lafayette Library on July 25th

July 20, 2015 4:30 pm

MakerFest:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, July 25th, 2015
10:00am – 3:00pm | Free

Spend a day at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center celebrating makers in our community! Demonstrations for all ages including: 3D printing, Air-powered Rocketry, Programmable Microcontrollers, Lego Robotics, Book Art, so much more. Hands-on projects like cardboard city, DIY Instruments, candy sushi, button making, make your own slime, build a rocket, computer programming for beginners! There’s something for everyone. All ages are welcome. Come and create with us! Free Event.

Special Guests include Saurabh Narain & his amazing Rubik’s Cube Solving Robot, QFusionLabs and their Cubit plug & play programmable microelectronics board, Dave Bricetti Progamming Classes, Republic Services Recycling, M.A.C.H.925 Creative Balloon Racers, Needle Arts Mentoring Organization crochet & knitting demos, Pysansky egg decorating demos by local crafter Evie Michon, Hackingtons Programming School, DoReMi Creations Leather and Up-Cycled Creations and more.

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