This week we learned that Lafayette Pet Shoppe is closing at the end of the month which has me wondering where people shop for pet supplies. As a tropical fish and aquatic plant owner I’m partial to Albany Aquarium and Aqua Forest Aquarium in San Francisco. Is there a local pet shop you love? What’s the best shop for other pets?
Movies Under the Stars – When the Game Stands Tall:
Heather Farm Park
Ballfield #2, Walnut Creek
Friday, July 10th, 2015
Dusk | $2 (suggested)For more information: www.WalnutCreekRec.org or call 925.943.5858
Dinner for The Dead at Walnut Creek Yacht Club:
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, July 29th, 2015
6:00pm | $65In honor of the 50th Anniversary
of The Grateful Dead(yes Chef Kev is a Dead Head)
We are having a party to help celebrate
the final shows and the end of an era.
Put on your tie dye and come on down
Gather on the Aft Deck 6:00Menu
Electric Kool Aid Cocktail
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
As the Broadway Plaza redevelopment progresses in downtown Walnut Creek, the scuttlebutt from last April about Michael Kors coming to Broadway Plaza has been confirmed according to the latest permit information from the City of Walnut Creek. Thanks to a reader for pointing this out.
Photo by Flickr user bobito
Didgeridoo Down Under at Ygnacio Valley Library:
Ygnacio Valley Library
2661 Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek
Thursday, July 9th, 2015
4:00pm | FreeGet to know the didgeridoo, an instrument played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years. Learn about Aussie culture and groove to the rhythms of the didge! For all ages.
This free performance is part of Contra Costa County Library’s 2015 “Read to the Rhythm” Summer Reading Festival.
Please visit the library or call 925-938-1481 for more information
Spotted exiting Safeway in downtown Lafayette. The sign says:
DON’T FEED THE BEARS
Auto Burglaries are on the rise!
Remember to:
- Lock your car
- Remove valuables
- NEVER leave bags, purses or backpacks inside
Lafayette Police Department
Seems like reasonable advice to me. Has anyone noticed an uptick in auto crimes elsewhere? Is there a way to view monthly/yearly stats for crimes in Lafayette or elsewhere?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A new active/street wear women’s boutique from Ann Taylor called Lou & Grey is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. This is not surprising considering how popular active wear has become lately with Kit & Ace and Athleta coming to Broadway Plaza and lululemon right around the corner. Check out their online shop here. According to my source there are definite plans for this…
From their website:
This is a clothing label born out of instinct. We noticed women no longer want to choose between style and comfort, work or weekend wear—so we created an edited line of easy, texture-rich essentials for every day.
Lizard Lady at Orinda Theatre Square:
Orinda Theatre Square
2 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, July 9th, 2015
10:00am | FreeInformative and fun show with snakes, lizards and tortoises.
I love finding new dishes to try at food truck markets like the one shown above that recently stopped in downtown Walnut Creek. But the height of the ordering and pickup windows is dizzily high so I feel like a kindergartner when ordering. Does anyone else feel awkward ordering and picking up from these ultra-high food trucks?
Lafayette has followed Walnut Creek’s lead and banned plastic bags as of last week. Paper bags are available for purchase for 10 cents. Do you support the ban for environmental reasons? Are you against the ban, if so, why?
From the City of Lafayette informational page:
Are businesses required to charge?
Select businesses are required to charge a minimum charge of $0.10 per checkout bag (compostable bags, recycled paper bags, or reusable bags) that they provide to the customer. A business may choose to charge more for carryout bags they provide. Businesses that must impose the charge include:Grocery Stores & Markets (Chow, Diablo Foods, Open Sesame, Safeway, Trader Joes, Whole Foods)
Pharmacies (CVS, Walgreen’s Pharmacy)
Convenience Stores (7-11, Kwik Stop, Gas Stations)
Liquor Stores (Jackson’s Wines & Spirits, Wine Thieves)What are the requirements for public eating establishments?
Starting on July 1, 2015, all public eating establishments (such as restaurants, delicatessens, cafeterias and food trucks) cannot distribute single-use plastic checkout bags to customers for their take-out food for delivery or pick-up. Customers can opt for no bag, paper bags may be provided to customer at no charge, and reusable bags can be used at the discretion of customer and restaurant. Individual paper or plastic product bags without handles may be used around containers of soups or stews to prevent spilling. Additionally, eating establishments are prohibited from utilizing Styrofoam and are required to utilize food and beverage containers that are readily compostable or recyclable.