Mountain Shadow Short Film Competition at Las Lomas Theater in Walnut Creek Sept 15th & 16th

Los Lomas High School Theater
1460 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 15th, Saturday, September 16th, 2017
7:30pm | $12

Mountain Shadow Film Society will present the 3 rd Annual Short Film Competition Sept. 15 th and 16 th at the Las Lomas High School Theater. A 29-member jury previewed 346 submissions to select 13 finalists who will present their outstanding films in person for audience choice awards.

Included will be 5 live-action / narrative, four animated and four documentary shorts for a total running time of 110 minutes followed by the filmmakers engaging the audiences with Q&A. This year’s finalists come from all over the country, including SoCal, Utah, Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania and one New Yorker. One filmmaker is coming from Brussels making this annual competition an international event!

From audience balloting, 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd place winners will receive $1,000. $500 and $250 respectively. All remaining finalists will receive $150. Unlike most film festivals, this competition has no submission fee for filmmakers. Instead Mountain Shadow pre-selects a limited number of finalists for this competition who are required to present their films in person. Based on Mountain Shadow’s efforts to support and encourage the cinematic arts in the community, the event is sponsored, in part, through the generous financial backing of Film Society members and local businesses.

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Baygreens Gourmet Salads Coming to Downtown Walnut Creek

September 12, 2017 1:15 pm

1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Home of Chicken and Waffles closed last month in downtown Walnut Creek and according to Diablo Dish, Oakland-based Baygreens Gourmet Salads will be opening in this spot possibly in early 2018. Check out their menu here.

From their website:

A healthy life begins with the food you eat. At baygreens gourmet salads, we know how important this is. Inspired by farmer’s market sensible dishes, we aim to fuel your dining experience with nutrient dense foods to keep your body and mind healthy.

We are committed to using only natural and organic produces and meats whenever possible. All of our dishes are prepared with the finest ingredients sourced from local farmers, and are made fresh to order on a daily basis. Feeling hungry yet? Take a look at our delicious and healthy selection!

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Walnut Creek Transit Village Parking Garage Construction Begins

September 12, 2017 8:30 am

Walnut Creek BART Station

Thanks to a reader for sending word about the new Walnut Creek Transit Village at the Walnut Creek BART station. First up is a new BART parking garage. For more information on the transit village, which will feature 600 apartments plus retails shops and restaurants, click here.

From the project website:

Construction of the new parking garage at BART will begin in September 2017 featuring:

900+ parking stalls- 100 more than current capacity

Upgraded bus facility

New BART police station

New passenger drop-off area

Enhanced bike and pedestrian paths

Artwork by Dan Corson

Prior to building the new garage, access adjustments will be made to the existing BART parking garage and the North parking lot. During this time, there will be temporary closures of access roads and entrances to the existing garage and parking lots.

The project will add 100 additional parking spaces and improve access and safety for pedestrians, cyclists and buses. There will be no loss of parking during construction.

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Filthy Gorgeous Reopens Again in Downtown Walnut Creek

September 11, 2017 8:30 am

Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek

The home decor store Filthy Gorgeous has opened in downtown Walnut Creek in their third location after closing in Broadway Plaza a few years ago. The lighting in this store is amazing thanks to a huge frosted skylight on top. Check out their website here.

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Ikoi Sushi Opens for Dinner in Downtown Walnut Creek

September 8, 2017 11:30 am

1632 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

The Japanese restaurant Ikoi Sushi that we learned would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Haleh Pastry used to be has opened for dinner for now. This is the same owner as Koji’s in Danville, which closed a few years ago. Check out their menu here and here.

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Safety Issue in Downtown Walnut Creek

September 8, 2017 9:30 am

From an email:

I feel like a total weenie complaining about this, but tonight in downtown walnut creek my best friend and I were almost followed to our car by some creep that had been lingering around us near the little seating area near True Food Kitchen.

I noticed him skate toward us coming from the Broadway Plaza, and he saw us and was lingering near the SoulCycle doors, then came and sat next to us and oddly pulled his chair closer to us, then [my friend] said we should go, not even realizing he was creeping but just that he was staring at her – as soon as we got up, he got up too and followed us near the entrance and I slowed down before we got too far into the garage and quietly said “Is he following us” and [my friend] said yes, so we stopped walking and he immediately stopped too and realized that we noticed what he was trying to do, so he pretended like he was going to use the vending machine. Then we walked back to the seating area and some nice SoulCycle girls helped us get security to escort us to our car and by that time he had disappeared.

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Hello Kitty Cafe at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek Sept 9th

September 7, 2017 1:05 pm

Via Facebook

This is for all you Hello Kitty fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck is making an appearance in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek this Saturday, September 9th:

Hello Walnut Creek! The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to Broadway Plaza on Saturday 9/9! Come say hello to us between 10am-8pm in the Event Plaza near Macy’s and pick up some supercute treats, while supplies last! See you there!

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Lyric Apartments Now Leasing in Downtown Walnut Creek

September 7, 2017 8:45 am

Lyric, Walnut Creek

The sidewalk around the new Lyric apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek has opened up with the blowout salon Drybar opening soon and as you can see in the above sign the apartments are now leasing. Check out the pricing and availability on their website here. A <500 sf studio starts at $2,300 while a 1BR ranges from $2,669 to about $3,500. The most expensive unit, at 1,316 sf, goes for over $5,000. Check out all the amenities here. Community highlights include a rooftop deck, outdoor lounge with firepit and on-site fitness center. Apartments are equipped with washer/dryer, dishwasher, kitchen island, walk-in closet and more.

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One City One Book: Women on the Home Front at Walnut Creek Library Sept 13th

September 6, 2017 4:30 pm

One City One Book: Women on the Home Front:

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
7:00 – 8:30pm | Free

Explore the important legacy of women who answered the call during World War II in the National Park Service presentation “Women on the Home Front.” Free and open to the public, this program is the first in a series celebrating Walnut Creek’s 2017 One City, One Book, “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly.

Six million women entered the workforce during World War II, taking on vital construction and manufacturing jobs while men were fighting overseas. The women were symbolized by Rosie the Riveter and her tagline “We Can Do It.” We’ll examine the history and legacy of Home Front workers in a screening of the National Park Service film Hometown Heroes. Additionally, NPS Deputy Superintendent Sue Fritzke will talk about changes that occurred in boom towns across America,including Richmond, CA, the site of Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. If you, your mother, or grandmother was a Rosie, bring your story to share!

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Pacific Catch Opening December in Downtown Walnut Creek

September 6, 2017 1:10 pm

Agora at South Main, Walnut Creek

In April we learned that the seafood restaurant Pacific Catch would be coming to Agora at South Main across from Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and the coming soon signage is up with a planned December opening. Check out their menu which features items like poke, sushi, fish & chips, salads, and sandwiches and more here.

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