115 Hartz Ave, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word about a new Thai restaurant called Lotus Thai will be opening in Danville where Jalapeno Grill used to be. According to someone working there they plan on opening very soon, most likely at the beginning of February.
Dr. Joan Steidinger, Author of Sisterhood in Sports: How Female Athletes Collaborate and Compete:
Rakestraw Books
3 Railroad Ave, Danville
Thursday, January 15th, 2015
7:00pm | FreeDr. Joan Steidinger, an ultra-marathoner and sports psychologistst, joins us on Thursday, 15 January 2014 at 7 PM to share her new book, Sisterhood in Sports: How Female Athletes Collaborate and Compete. We are pleased to present this event in partnership with Forward Motion.
121 Hartz Ave, Danville
Last week we learned that Papa Murphy’s Pizza closed in Walnut Creek and thanks to a reader we have learned that another Papa pizza has closed, this time Papa John’s in Danville. However Pizza Guys is opening in this spot and are hiring on Craigslist here.
480 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Megumi Sushi opened last month in Danville at the corner of San Ramon Valley Blvd. and Hartz Way. The sign below says, “Japanese & Chinese Cuisine”. This is where Kojis Sushi used to be.
3 Railroad Ave, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Rakestraw Books has moved from their Hartz Ave. location to nearby Danville Square (Trader Joe’s) next to Starbucks on Railroad Ave. They reopened last Sunday and this location has 50% more space compared to their old location. Check out their upcoming events here.
Old location on Hartz Ave:
Saturday Morning Speaker Series: Golden Gate Road Races: 1952-1954:
Blackhawk Automotive Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
Saturday, December 13th, 2014
10:30am | Free with admissionBetween 1952 and 1954, during a time before racing settled into purpose built tracks, there were a series of races that ran through San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Fast cars, tight turns, and spectators lining the road—an era of racing that has gone forever.
The idea was simple: “Put a bunch of high-powered sports cars in the middle of Golden Gate Park, and have an all-out road race, with 100,000 spectators standing inches from the speeding Ferraris and Jaguars.” (Michael Taylor, SFGate)
An ardent automobile enthusiast and historian, Robert Devlin is a very active member of the Ferrari Club of America, having held several national positions with that organization and serving regularly as a judge at both regional and national events. Robert will be giving a presentation on the Golden Gate Road Races and will be on hand for a question and answer session immediately following.
There will be a question and answer session following the presentation. The speaker series is Free with admission to the restaurant and is Free to Museum Member.
Spotted in the lobby of the Blackhawk Automotive Museum in Danville, this is a 1939 Aero from Czechoslovakia. If you’re into exotic cars you definitely need to check out this museum. There are mesmerizing cars here in pristine condition that left me speechless. Even a Packard Eight or two.
Photo from Blackhawk Automotive Museum
Blackhawk Automotive Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
Friday, November 28th, 2014 – Sunday, January 4th, 2015The 14th Annual Holiday Train Show at The Blackhawk Museum in Danville showcases the efforts of the Bay Area Chapter of the European Train Enthusiasts (ETE). Open from Friday November 28, through Sunday January 4th, this spectacular exhibit is a holiday MUST SEE for the entire family.
For over 23 years members of ETE have been constructing and operating a portable HO scale model railway showcasing scenes of Europe. Each of the many layout sections is expertly crafted by different members of the group. When combined they form a showplace for a fascinating and detailed miniature European journey.
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Blackhawk Burger, Shakes, Salads & Sandwiches is opening soon in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville where Methany’s used to be.
