1388 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Sunol Ridge Restaurant and Bar in downtown Walnut Creek plan on opening by the end of May according to a comment on their Facebook page. I suspect this may be a soft opening with a full opening in June. Check out their beer menu here, wine menu here.
Outdoor side entrance progress:
1389 N Main St, Walnut Creek
Sad news as Rainbow’s End Thrift Store in downtown Walnut Creek is closing next month. Located down an empty passageway next to the Mediterranean restaurant Pomegranate, this was a fun place to check out. And not just for the album covers either. The people who worked they were really nice as well so this place will be missed!
Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center
1425 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 31st, 2014
11:00am – 2:00pm | FreeHear from cancer survivors on Saturday May 31st from 11am-2pm at Kaiser Permanente’s Walnut Creek Medical Center.
2014 Cancer Survivors Day will feature guest lectures, raffles, lunch, educational booths and activities for kids.
Reserve your space by calling 925-295-6211 or email DiabloKP@kp.org with your name and number in your party. No need to be a Kaiser Permanente member to participate.
Event is open to all.
For more information visit kp.org/diablo
1276 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Diablo Dish recently reported that a pizzeria called Project Pie is opening this July where AAA used to be at the corner of S. California Dr. and Botelho Dr. in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here. What I find interesting is that the founder of Project Pie is also the founder of Pieology opening in Pleasant Hill.
1347 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last December I noted that Diane’s Beachwear was relocating from Broadway Plaza to another spot next to Peet’s Coffee on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open.
2001 North Main St, Suite 150, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that A Sweet Affair Bakery & Cafe has opened a new outpost in Walnut Creek in the Ygnacio Center next to Fidelity. They also have a location in the Ygnacio Valley Shopping Center and on Hartz Ave. in Danville. Check out their sandwiches here and baked goods here.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 16th – Saturday, June 21st, 2014A hilarious tale of over-achievers’ angst, Spelling Bee chronicles the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. A Tony Award-winning musical about trying to stand out and fit in at the same time, this riotous musical comedy is guaranteed to have you cachinnating (use it in a sentence, request a definition?). Dust off your dictionary and prepare yourself for the laughter and quirky charms of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
1375 N Main St, Walnut Creek
Last August we learned that Adib’s Persian Rug Gallery would be moving to 1424 S. Main St. Walnut Creek and now the owner is redeveloping this location, splitting it into two separate spaces, one on each floor, which will include an elevator.
1372 N Main St. #204, Walnut Creek
A new e-cigarette shop called VapeSmart is opening in downtown Walnut Creek above CREAM. They will also do cell phone and tablet repairs.
Centennial Celebration of Heritage Day at Borges Ranch:
Borges Ranch
1035 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 17th, 2014
10:00am – 4:00pm | $7.50 (advance)Families of all ages are invited to celebrate Walnut Creek’s early ranch days – and enjoy performances by country singer and “American Idol” star Matt Rogers – at the Centennial Celebration of Heritage Day at Borges Ranch, set for Sat., May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are now available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
heritage-day-at-borges-ranc h-tickets-10622493163. First 150 tickets purchased receive VIP event passes.
To volunteer at this event, visit this link – http://
wcserviceday.volunteerhub.c om/Events/Index A Season 3 “American Idol” finalist, Rogers will perform at both 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The first 150 ticket purchasers will receive VIP event passes for a special mid-day meet-and-greet event with the country star.
A Heritage Day highlight for children will be a Ranch Days Costume Parade, where children will “parade” their favorite early 1900s ranch attire. The Costume Parade will start at 10:30 a.m.
The day’s activities also will feature:– Performances by local folk/blue grass groups and the Diablo Mountain Cloggers
– Farm animal demonstrations
– Pony rides
– Children’s games and crafts
– Silent films
– Short walking tours in the Shell Ridge Open Space
– Ranch house visits with the Borges Family
– Heritage home-arts demonstrationsTickets
Children (2-17) — $5
Adults — $7.50 (advance) or $10 (day of event)
Ticket price includes all entertainment, demonstrations,
tours, and shuttle transportation. A small additional fee will be charged for craft supplies. Food and beverages are available for purchase. No refunds.PLEASE NOTE – Parking
Parking at the ranch is limited so only those with disabled placards my drive to the ranch on Heritage Day. All other guests must park at Northgate High School (425 Castle Rock Rd.) and take the shuttle buses to the ranch. First shuttle leaves Northgate High at 9:45 a.m.