U.S. Cavalry in the West: Cutting Through the Mythology

Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville
Saturday, February 27th, 2016
10:30am – 12:oopm

Our Western Lecture Series begins on February 27 with a presentation; ‘The U.S. Cavalry in the West: Cutting Through the Mythology’, about the history of the United States Cavalry by Frederick Klink. An avid horseman who competes in Three-Day Eventing, Fred comes from a family of military horsemen. His grandfather was a cavalry officer and his father served as a warrant officer of artillery, initially with a horse-drawn regiment. Fred has made an extensive study of the history of the US Cavalry and has been a member of the US Cavalry Association since 1986, and has been a member of their Board of Directors and Vice President since the mid-90s.

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Purina Chows Checkerboard Sign of the Day

February 25, 2016 11:30 am

This Purina Chows sign is hanging on the side of the Museum of the San Ramon Valley on Railroad Ave. in Danville.

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Rick’s Picks Closes in Danville

February 24, 2016 8:30 am

375 Hartz Ave, Danville

Last month we learned that the deep discount retailer Rick’s Picks would be closing in Danville on Hartz Ave. and they have now closed after being in that spot for 12 years. You can still visit them at their Pleasanton location on Main St.

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Amber Bistro Closes in Danville

February 23, 2016 11:30 am

500 Hartz Ave, Danville

From Diablo Dish we learn that the Asian-fusion restaurant Amber Bistro has closed on Hartz Ave. in Danville. Stay tuned for a new “farm to table” restaurant called Almanac opening in this spot this spring and check out renderings of the inside on the architect’s Facebook page here.

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IronHorse Equestrian Boutique Closes on Hartz Ave in Danville

February 23, 2016 8:30 am

370 Hartz Ave, Danville

The IronHorse Equestrian boutique has closed on Hartz Ave. in Danville and is available For Rent based on the sign in the window.

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Cars & Coffee at Blackhawk Museum on Feb 7th in Danville

February 5, 2016 4:30 pm

Cars & Coffee:

Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville
Sunday, February 7th, 2016
8:00am – 10:00am | Free

Super Bowl Sunday 2016 Edition
On the First Sunday of every month, automotive enthusiasts gather in the parking lots of the Blackhawk Museum to share their vehicles and admire the other fabulous classic cars, hot rods, sports cars, exotics and anything else with wheels and a motor that promotes the car enthusiast hobby.

This event is held rain or shine and all you have to do is show up. You bring the cars and we’ll bring he coffee.

This event is free to everyone thanks to our sponsors. The Blackhawk Museums will be open at 9am on Cars n Coffee Sundays.

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Navlet’s Garden Centers Closed – Will Reopen as Sloat Garden Center

February 4, 2016 8:30 am

800 Camino Ramon, Danville

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Danville Navlet’s Garden Center has closed. All Navlet’s garden centers will be become Sloat Garden Centers and reopen on February 19th. Check out the Sloat Garden Center website here.

From the Navlet’s website:

After 130 years of serving local gardeners, Navlet’s Garden Centers will be closing its doors. We truly appreciate your support over the years and will always be grateful. We are fortunate to be able to pass the torch to Sloat Garden Centers, another highly respected, locally owned and operated garden center.

We are confident that you will enjoy your shopping and gardening experience with Sloat as much as you did with Navlet’s. The stores will be reopening by February 19 with many familiar faces.

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Patrick James Relocating to Danville Hotel Town Center this Spring

February 3, 2016 8:30 am

Danville Hotel Town Center, Danville

The men’s clothing store Patrick James is relocating from their Blackhawk spot to a great corner location at the new Danville Hotel Town Center on Railroad Ave. This is next to where Danville Brewing Co. will be.

Old Blackhawk Plaza location:

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Danville Brewing Co. Brewing Soon at Danville Hotel Town Center

January 21, 2016 11:30 am

Danville Hotel Town Center, Danville

A new restaurant with its own brewery, Danville Brewing Co. is “brewing soon” at the Danville Hotel Town Center on Railroad Ave. Cool how you can see the brewery tanks right inside.

From a press release:

A new restaurant concept conceived by the renowned Bridges Restaurant’s managing general partner, Randy Negi, and Alamo residents Marcus and Sara Maita, the approximately 3,700-square-foot brewery will feature gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries, salads sourced from local farms and homemade breads and rolls. Beer will be fermented on site.

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Sole Desire Shoes Opens in Danville Hotel Town Center

January 14, 2016 8:30 am

111 West Prospect Ave, Danville

A bit late but Sole Desire Shoes opened a new location in the new Danville Hotel Town Center last November.

From their website:

Bowing to customer requests, Sole Desire has expanded the brand mix in our store and added a large selection of quality accessories including handbags, small leather goods, hats, scarfs, sunglasses, socks, shoe care as well as a large assortment of supportive and customizable insoles.

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