Award-Winning Poet, Travis Mossotti at the Walnut Creek Library on Oct. 6th

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Monday, October 6th, 2014
6:30pm | Free

On Monday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m., award-winning poet Travis Mossotti will stop at the Walnut Creek Library on his Bay Area poetry tour, reading from his latest collection, “Field Study.” This collection, funded in part by the Sustainable Arts Foundation in San Francisco, is steeped in Central Coast history and focuses on conservation efforts for mountain lions and current redwood logging activity going on in the area. Join us for a unique evening of ecology and poetry!

Travis Mossotti was awarded the 2011 May Swenson Poetry Award by contest judge Garrison Keillor for his first collection of poems, About the Dead (USU Press, 2011), and his chapbook My Life as an Island was published by Moon City Press in 2013. His second full-length collection Field Study won the 2013 Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize and was published in 2014 with Bona Fide Books. Mossotti is currently the Poet-in-Residence at the Endangered Wolf Center, and his poetry has been published in recent issues of the Antioch Review, Southern Review, Michigan Quarterly Review, and elsewhere.

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Veggie Alert at Downtown Walnut Creek Garden

September 25, 2014 11:30 am

In July we learned about a new garden growing various fruits and vegetables in a sliver of space next to the parking lot at Civic Dr. and Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek and as you can see in these photos the melons, orange peppers and eggplants are growing nicely. How cool is that!? I wonder if this is related to the restaurant Lettuce (visible behind the orange peppers in the photo below)?

Orange peppers:

Eggplant:

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Cycle Scape Fitness Opening in October in Walnut Creek

September 24, 2014 11:30 am

1657 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

A couple of weeks ago we learned that the indoor cycling gym Cycle Scape Fitness would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek this week but according to a comment made by the owner the opening will be delayed until October:

We are very sorry to announce we will [be] delaying our opening into October…we decided to add an additional shower and will need to be approved by the City.

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Woman Robbed and Kidnapped (later Released) Near Ygnacio Valley Rd in Walnut Creek

September 23, 2014 10:00 pm

From the Walnut Creek PD:

On 9/23/14, at approximately 11:55 am, the Walnut Creek Police Department received a 911 call reporting a robbery. The female victim was confronted in her front yard (400 block of Muller Road) by a male suspect armed with a gun. The suspect forced the victim to drive to a Bank of America branch in downtown Walnut Creek where she withdrew money. The suspect and the victim drove back to the victim’s neighborhood where she was released unharmed.

The Walnut Creek Police Department is asking anyone that may have witnessed this incident to call (925) 256-3518. Investigators are also seeking video footage from exterior home security cameras in the area of Lakewood Road around the time of this incident.

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ADEGA Wine Bar Opening by Year End in Downtown Walnut Creek

September 23, 2014 11:30 am

1376 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Last week we learned about a new wine bar opening in downtown Walnut Creek from the owners of The Hidden Vine Wine Bar in San Francisco and we now have a name: ADEGA | a wine bar. They are planning on opening by year end; this will be their second wine bar after The Hidden Vine Wine Bar that opened about three years ago on Merchant St. The Hidden Vine Wine Bar was included in Gayot Magazine’s 2014 list of the Ten Best Wine Bars in the US so this looks like it’s going to be a great addition to downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their food menu here.

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The Gershwin Brothers and the Broadway Musical at the Walnut Creek Library this Thursday

September 22, 2014 4:30 pm

The Gershwin Brothers and the Broadway Musical:

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway Ave, Walnut Creek
Thursday September 25th, 2014
6:30pm – 7:30pm | Free

After seeing the Gershwin musical, “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” on Broadway last fall, Tim Holt was inspired to explore the lives and music of the Gershwin brothers, George and Ira.

Holt will perform and play songs from the musical, including “S’Wonderful” and “Do Do Do,” as well as selections from “Porgy & Bess,” and other works by the Gershwin team. He’ll discuss their contribution to American popular music and give a behind-the-scenes look at how they crafted their music and words seamlessly together.

Tim will also discuss the work of other great composers from that era, including Yip Harburg (“Somewhere Over The Rainbow”), and Jerome Kern (“‘Ol Man River”).

As in his other programs, Tim will encourage audience members to celebrate our musical heritage by singing right along with him.

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Walnut Creek Turns 100 Opening Reception at Bedford Gallery this Sunday

September 19, 2014 4:30 pm

Walnut Creek Turns 100 Opening Reception:

Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, September 21st, 2014
3:00pm – 5:00pm | Free

Presented in honor of the city’s centennial, Walnut Creek Turns 100 is an exhibition that reflects the city’s rich history, land, commerce, community, and culture, both past and present, and features artwork made by community members.

The Bedford put out a call for artists during the past spring and summer, inviting all those who live and work in Walnut Creek, and those who love the city, to submit their artwork. The resulting show contains work by over 100 local artists working in a diverse reach of media including painting, textiles, collage, photography, and sculpture. Walnut Creek Turns 100 creates an engaging portrait of the city, as envisioned by the community.

“This show reminds us how lucky we are to live in a place where beauty is everywhere and it highlights the enthusiasm of our community members who contribute to the texture of our town. Join us as we celebrate our heritage and history.”

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310 Eatery Re-Opening Next Tuesday within Redux Lounge in Downtown Walnut Creek

September 19, 2014 11:30 am

1411 Locust St, Walnut Creek

The LA style street food restaurant 310 Eatery that opened in downtown Walnut Creek this April has relocated around the corner to the Redux Lounge on Locust St and will be open beginning next Tuesday, September 23rd. As you can see from the inside photo below, you’ll be able to eat at tables for lunch, dinner or a late night snack. The only difference is that there will be a full bar that offers beer, wine and other drinks. Check their Facebook page here.

Old location (closed):

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Athleta Coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek Next Month

September 19, 2014 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

It’s tough being a small retailer in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Take the fashion accessories boutique Bracchiale for example. They have moved two times within the past year in Broadway Plaza and according to an Eventbrite party, GAP owned Athleta will be opening next to Starbucks in Broadway Plaza on October 20th, which means that Bracchiale will need to look once again for a new location either in downtown Walnut Creek or elsewhere in the bay area.

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Free Fishing Event at Heather Farm this Weekend

September 18, 2014 4:45 pm

Photo by Flickr user sunsurfr

Free Fishing Event:

Heather Farm Park
301 N. San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, September 20th, 2014 – Sunday, September 21st, 2014
7:00am – 11:00am | Free

Fish-In Adventure at Heather Farm is a “FREE FISHING” weekend for all children under the age of 16. The event will supply the fishing poles, bait, and tackle for those who RSVP on website. Please join us for both days!

note: If you are over 16 years old and would like to fish with us, you will also invited to participate. However, please make sure to have a CA Fishing License. You may purchase one at your local sporting goods store.

* The event takes place on September 20-21 from 7:00AM-11:00AM

** A fishing clinic will be offered by our experienced fisherman who will instruct you on what it takes to be successful in catching fish.

*** The Walnut Festival Association will be planting 500lbs of fish into the Heather Farm ponds for this weekend adventure.

Walnut Creek does not typically allow fishing in the Heather Farm ponds. This next weekend is your opportunity to bring the kids down to fish and have a great fun weekend.

Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fish-in-at-heather-farm-tickets-12590571739

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