3407 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last month we learned that Jack in the Box closed in Moraga and although Jack in the Box in Lafayette is closed as well it’s only temporary for remodeling so look for them to reopen soon.
3407 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last month we learned that Jack in the Box closed in Moraga and although Jack in the Box in Lafayette is closed as well it’s only temporary for remodeling so look for them to reopen soon.
3590 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
It’s been six months since we learned that the alcoholic beverage store BevMo! would be coming to downtown Lafayette where Design & Interiors used to be and they have now opened in a smaller than usual spot. How does this compare to the Orinda location other than size?
Sustainable Lafayette’s 2016 Summer Film Series:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016
6:30pm | $10For the last night in the series, we’ll feature four short films. “Trailhead” – A documentary film project from OaklandTrails.org about the magnificent trail system that covers most of the East Bay. (20 minutes). “Martin’s Boat” – Martin believed the best way for people to understand the importance of preserving the Grand Canyon was to have them experience this secret world from the river – but not in just any boat. (24 minutes). “Comes With Baggage” – A light-hearted history of bicycle travel in the Americas that makes you want to sell your possessions, quit your job and escape on a bike. (18 minutes). And “Soil Carbon Cowboys” – These ranchers have learned how to regenerate their soils while making their animals healthier and their operations more profitable. (13 minutes). A $10 donation is requested, $5 for students, and cookies, snacks, coffee and beverages will be served.
3597 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The La Boulange Cafes closed in Walnut Creek and Lafayette last September and we learned a while back that Lemonade will be opening this fall in the Walnut Creek location. We now know that Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches will be taking over the Lafayette location on Mt. Diablo Blvd. Check out their Seattle menu here.
From their website:
Our idea is that if we thoughtfully curate every little thing about the sandwich – where the grains for the bread come from, how the animals behind our meats and cheeses are raised, what chemicals we’re keeping off our fruits and vegetables – each sandwich will be a little bit healthier for the planet and for the people who enjoy eating them. And when you multiply that effect by all the sustainable sandwiches we sell every day, you can really start to envision the positive change we can have on the food system, even by rallying behind something as simple as a sandwich.
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Tuesday, July 26th, 2016
6:30pm | $10The second movie in the Sustainable Lafayette Summer Film Series “Rebels with a Cause” will be shown on Tuesday, July 26 at 6:30pm at the Lafayette Library’s Community Hall. The film is the story of a regional California effort that grew into an astonishing system of 14 National Seashores – the result of garden clubs, ranchers, farmers, conservationists, politicians from both parties, widows, and volunteers working together through compromise and negotiation, with the American public coming up as the winner. A $10 donation is requested, $5 for students, and cookies, snacks, coffee and beverages will be served.
Dance on Film Series: Cover Girl:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, July 21st, 2016
6:30pm | $5Cover Girl (1944) starring Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly. Diablo Ballet Artistic Director, Lauren Jonas, introduces the film with fascinating facts about the film’s dance scenes.
Wayne Henderson, Peter Langston & Helen White Playing:
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Saturday, July 23rd, 2016
8:00 PM | $15 – $20 suggestedVirginia luthier, backwoods raconteur, and award-winning guitarist Wayne Henderson teams up with Virginia fiddler Helen White and Northwest multi-instrumentalist Peter Langston for an evening of hot instrumentals, engaging songs, and colorful stories.
Aside from some hilarious stories, the trio’s repertoire includes Appalachian fiddle tunes, Carter Family melodies, and a few swing and rockabilly standards.
50 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
The popular Walnut Creek-based coffee shop Coffee Shop that we learned would be coming to the heart of downtown Lafayette in October to replace The Art Room is opening tomorrow, Tuesday, July 19th. They have been open for several hours the past few days getting ready for the grand opening and people have been emailing about the impending opening.
I was able to drop by over the weekend to get photos and it looks amazing with a vaulted ceiling and retro lighting accenting wooden beams throughout. There is plenty of outdoor seating as you can see in the above photo. Featuring roasters such as Cafe Grumpy (Brooklyn), Stumptown (Portland) and Sightglass (San Francisco), along with craft beers, wine and seasonal organic dishes including salads, sandwiches, flatbreads and breakfast items, this place is going to be huge in Lafayette. According to a sign they plan on having open mic nights with comedians, songwriters, poets on Tuesday evenings, game nights for board games on Wednesdays, and art nights featuring local artists on Thursday evenings. Coffee Shop will be open Sundays through Thursdays 6am – 9pm and Fridays and Saturdays 6am – 9:30pm.
Plenty more photos of the inside after the jump…
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, July 30th, 2016
10:00am – 3:00pm | FreeThe Lafayette Library and Learning Center is celebrating makers, creators, and the curious in the community at MakerFest on Saturday, July 30. The third annual MakerFest will include demonstrations for all ages in 3D printing, air-powered rocketry, programmable microcontrollers, Lego robotics and cosplay. This free event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“MakerFest is our biggest event of the year,” said Senior Community Library Manager Vickie Sciacca. “Last year we hosted hundreds of people and we expect to get another amazing turnout this year.”
Community members attending MakerFest can also enjoy hands-on projects like a DIY beauty bar, scribble bots, DIY instruments, a photo booth, computer programming for beginners and DIY ice cream.
Special Guests:
· Cubit, plug and play programmable electronics
· Lowell Richards, drone photography
· Dave Briccetti, computer programming
· Contra Costa County Library 3D Printer Task Team
· Republic Services Recycling
· Ukrainian egg decorating demos by local crafter Evie Michon
· East Bay resident Teren Clan of the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee:
Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Friday, July 15th, 2016
8:00pm | $20As a very special thank-you to our donors over the last year, don’t miss what’s sure to be the hottest event of the season! Join us for cocktails, live music, a silent auction with incredible theatre-and-music-centric items, and a one-night-only presentation of the Tony Award-winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Who knows–you can even bid to be one of our guest spellers!
