Walnut Creek Citywide Garage Sale:
Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 26th, 2017
FreeStart early but not before listed times. Experienced shoppers come early to find the best buys. Bring a reusable bag, which will allow you to carry heavier items more easily and to protect fragile objects.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Earlier this month we learned that Pancheros Mexican Grill closed in the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek with the possibility of an Indian restaurant opening in its place and that turns out to be exactly the case as Patra Indian Grill is coming soon to this location. Thanks to a reader for sending the photo above.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
It’s still only August but Spirit Halloween has opened for the second year in a row in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek. Click here for a 20% off single item coupon and get a head start on costume shopping. It’s fun to check out the displays and even though I was ready for it I got a shock surprise from some scary-looking puppet popping out at me.
CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR NEW WALNUT CREEK STORE!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! AUGUST 26TH FROM 10AM-8PM, AT OUR 1198 BROADWAY PLAZA STORE. BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
Come sip, eat, create, and meet local makers at the Grand Opening of Makers Market’s 2ND nostalgic general store selling only American handcrafted goods. (1st one in Santana Row).
You will enjoy….
-Mimosas and Muffins to start the morning
-Spirits, bites, Bacon Whiskey Jam Tasting and Acoustic guitar throughout the day
-OUR SIGNATURE DRINK will be debuted
-Meet and chat with local makers
-DIY Jewelry Bar where guests can hand stamp initials, the state of California, paw prints, wine glasses, and other fun symbols into sterling silver rings and necklaces to create special charms. Perfect for those going back to school!
– 5pm Official Ribbon Cutting with BBQ, Booze and Bluegrass courtesy of the Town Howlers – proudly hailing from Oakland
RSVP on Eventbrite to receive 20% off your favorite item! And then let your friends know you are coming on Facebook
Broadway Pointe, Walnut Creek
Earlier this month we learned that the online thrift store ThredUp would be opening their second retail location (10 month popup) in the Broadway Pointe shopping center in downtown Walnut Creek where H&M used to be and they are now open. I stopped by with my teenage daughter and was impressed with both the selection and quality of clothes. Before you go clothing shopping drop by to see what they offer. You could save quite a bit AND help the environment at the same time!
More photos of the inside after the jump…
1103 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Philz Coffee in downtown Walnut Creek is having a soft opening party this Thursday, August 24th with free coffee and pastries available from 11am – 3pm. Find out more details here and check out photos of the inside after the jump and on their Instagram page here. Thanks to everyone for sending word about the opening, the inside looks great with plenty of seating in a separate section to the side!
More photos of the inside after the jump…
1387 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The clothing store Atlas & Athena, which reopened in downtown Walnut Creek after previously having shops elsewhere downtown and Pleasant Hill, is closing by the end of the month. Judging by the store closings in Broadway Plaza (and across the nation), such as Michael Stars, Kit and Ace, ivivva and Vince Camuto, this doesn’t come as a huge surprise with the changing retail landscape. As you can see in the sign below, all clothing is 40% off with home goods 30% off. Fixtures etc are for sale as well.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 19th, 2017
5:00pm & 8:00pm| $40With the unmistakable rhythm and romance of the Latin side of jazz in his music and voice, Kingston, Jamaica-born pianist Monty Alexander delights a global audience with his joyful melody-making, soulful message, and vibrant personality.
Running Time: approx. 75 minutes, with no intermission
1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
After six years in downtown Walnut Creek, the soul food restaurant Home of Chicken and Waffles has closed. Thanks to everyone for emailing and photos.
Props to these Northgate high students in Walnut Creek who started a company and then donated their profits to the Monument Crisis Center in Concord!
From an email:
My name is Miguel Ramos and I am a rising senior at Northgate High School. I am part of a program called Junior Achievement and along with 16 other students from Northgate and other schools in the area, we founded a start-up company called Fleece Bay, a nod to East Bay. We would hold weekly meetings at the AAA at Walnut Creek with guidance from employees of AAA and Junior Achievement. Through preorders, Fleece Bay was able to sell 75 blankets in a span of two weeks earning us a revenue over $2,000. We would spend our weekends manufacturing these blankets and delivering the blankets to our customers. We would then take part in “Junior Achievement’s Company of the Year Competition” against other companies in Northern California. We were awarded with the Best Business Plan Award and came second in the Best Commercial Award. We finally liquidated Fleece Bay in July and in August we donated all of our profits to our local charity, the Monument Crisis Center at Concord.