The Village, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Pacifc Bay Coffee Co. closed temporarily for remodeling at the corner of Newell Ave. and S. Main St, and diagonally across in the new Village development you can see the Starbucks “Coming Soon” sign up so it looks like this will be the first place to open in the new development. The is the same development where California Pizza Kitchen will be relocating to around the corner.
1275 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone for pointing out this San Francisco Business Times article about Napa-based Gott’s Roadside opening their first East Bay location in downtown Walnut Creek by year’s end. Last November we learned that Fresh Choice closed and this is where Gott’s Roadside will open. Look for the remodeled building to provide more outdoor seating. I have enjoyed their soft serve ice cream many times when I’m in the Ferry Building in San Francisco and look forward to trying more dishes once they open here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of weeks ago we learned that the fashion store Vince Camuto would be opening soon in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. As you can see in the photo below the Broadway Plaza location features designer women’s handbags, clothing, shoes and accesories. Note that full-priced items are 15% off with code WALNUT15 through March 19th.
Rain Barrels: Installing a Home Rainwater Catchment System:
Walnut Creek
Saturday, February 27th, 2016
10:00am – 1:00pm | $35 – $100 (sliding)Save hundreds of gallons of water by capturing the rain that falls on your own roof! In this hands-on workshop participants will learn while doing, as a rain barrel system is installed in a Walnut Creek backyard. You’ll get all the info about sizing your system, parts, different types of set-ups, and much more.
Refreshments will be served.
Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek. One of the bumper sticker says, “Kennedy for President”. Dodge Polara 500.
The inside looks amazingly authentic.
3116 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago Mika’s Japanese Cuisine opened next to the Park Regency Apartments in Walnut Creek and they have now closed. Look for a new Japanese restaurant, Kama Sushi, to open in this spot. Stay tuned…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last August we learned that NYX Cosmetics would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they are getting closer to opening as you can see from the newly revealed storefront and signage.
Agatha Christie Talk by Tim Peck:
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, February 18th, 2016
7:30pm | FreeWe still have a few seats left – please join us on Thursday, February 18th, to hear Tim Peck share with us his insights into the world’s best-known mystery writer.
Agatha Christie (1890 – 1976) wrote 66 detective novels, 14 short story collections, radio plays and stage dramas (including the world’s longest-running play – The Mousetrap), 7 books under pseudonym, and her autobiography.
Her books have sold more than a billion copies in the English language and another billion in over 40 foreign languages; Agatha Christie’s books are outsold only by The Bible and Shakespeare.
Her literary awards include Dame of the British Empire and an honorary degree of Doctor of Literature from Oxford University.
Plus, she’s just a darn good read.
Tim Peck will discuss her life, her books, and her first editions.
If you have not already done so, please RSVP to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
San Miguel Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Taco Bell in San Miguel Center in Walnut Creek will be closing with their last day being this Thursday, February 18th. Stay tuned to see whether Dunkin’ Donuts will be replacing them…
Romancing the Waterfalls Hike:
Mount Diablo State Park, Walnut Creek
Lower Summit Parking Lot
Sunday, February 14th, 2016
9:00am – 4:00pm | $10/carShow your love and test your endurance on this romantic and very strenuous hike from Mount Diablo’s Summit down to the Falls Area along the Falls Trail and back up the mountain. Highlights include Devil’s Elbow, Prospectors Gap, Bald Ridge Trail, the many water falls along the Falls Trail of course, Mt. Olympia, and North Peak Trail with early wildflowers out along the way.
This is hike #32, shaped like a heart, in the Hiker’s Guide to Mount Diablo State Park.
Dress in layers and bring a lunch or snacks, liquids and hiking sticks recommended.
Be prepared for mud, ticks and poison oak.
Steady rain cancels.