Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Three years ago we learned about Starbucks coming to the Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. This one also has a drive-thru as you can see in the above photo. Thanks to everyone who emailed about the opening. There is plenty of new space so I look forward to see what other shops will be coming here.
Downtown Danville
Hartz Avenue
Saturday, October 20th – Sunday, October 21st, 2018
10:00am – 5:00pm | FreeFallFest features 150 outstanding artists from the western United States. No community event would be complete without food and drink and this year’s FallFest has a great selection of ‘cuisine’ opportunities ranging from Chicken Skewers, Tempura Fried Vegetables, Kettle Corn and Hawaiian Shaved Ice! Also enjoy a local Danville brewery and two outstanding wine purveyors. This year’s FallFest offers some outstanding dance and musical entertainment. Next Step Dance Academy returns to entertain their Fallfest fans. Additionally, you may catch the Danville Women’s Club Flash-Mob dance ensemble – but who knows where or when! The Classic Car Show shows off on Sunday. Don’t miss seeing an array of the coolest cars in the Valley.
145 E. Prospect Ave, Danville
Danville Soup and Salad Shack, which we learned would be coming to Danville earlier this year where Edge Boutique used to be on E. Prospect Ave, has now opened. At one of their two tables I tried their clam chowder which was really good. Check for updates including menu items on their Instagram page here and Facebook page here.
This broken sign outside Sears at the Sunvalley Valley shopping center in Concord is representative of the decline of one of the most dominant retailers of the 20th century as Sears declared bankruptcy yesterday. Although the Concord Sears is not on the list to close it’s probably only a matter of time before the hammer drops there as well. And it won’t be a Craftsman either as that iconic brand was sold last year to Stanley Black & Decker. Do you think the Concord Sears will survive? If not, how long do you expect them to last? If you’re interested to see how far they’ve fallen I encourage you to check them out and walk around a while before it’s too late. I did that over the summer and was shocked at what happened, especially to the electronics section, where TVs are no longer sold, and it looks dreary throughout.
San Ramon Valley High School
501 Danville Blvd, Danville
Saturday, October 20th, 2018
9:00am – 3:00pm | $5The SRV Ski & Snowboard Swap hosted by the SRVHS PTSA is a great place to outfit your family with winter gear for skiing and snowboarding at discount prices. They will have a huge selection of new and used skis, boards, boots, poles, helmets, goggles, and apparel in adult and children’s sizes, along with expert advice to make sure you get just the right fit.
You’ll find skis, boards and boots from Rossignol, K2, Volkl, Dynastar, Burton, Salomon and more. Snowsuits, bibs, pants, snow boots, jackets, gloves in all sizes, from name brands such as Columbia, Obermeyer, Burton, North Face, Sorel, etc. at ¼ to 1/2 of original prices.
If you have gently used equipment or outerwear that your family has outgrown or no longer needs, you can donate it to the swap. The funds raised from its sale will go back to the school to help fund educational programs. All donations are tax deductible.
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
Last week I posted a note from a reader who was lamenting the impending loss of Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant in the newly remodeled shopping center Encina Grande in Walnut Creek and it turns out the complaints worked as Jade Garden was able to renew their lease according to cbslocal.com. As for the UPS store next door, it turns out the owner took a big loss and will relocate to Orchards shopping center across the street in a few months with a new owner.
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
The discount home goods store Tuesday Morning closed last year in Main Street Plaza in Walnut Creek and according to the latest city planning commission agenda YogaWorks is planning on relocating from their Plaza Escuela location to this more prominent spot. It will be less than 7,000 sf while the rest of the 17,000 space is expected to remain empty for now. Check out their schedule here and pricing here.
Ocean Beach Music + Art Festival:
Noriega St, San Francisco
Between 45th & 47the Avenues
Saturday, October 13th, 2018
11:00am – 5:00pm | FreeAs always, we promise a good time with great music, food trucks, beer, wine, art, a pumpkin patch and kids activities! (This is a non smoking event).
This week we learned about a new cycling studio that recently opened in Walnut Creek by Indigo, which also offers yoga and pilates classes. There are plenty of other gyms offering a wide variety of workouts, with more expected to open soon. These days I keep it simple; put on my running shoes, and go running right out the front door. What’s your favorite workout?
