Beyond the Creek

The Lettuce Inn Relocating around the Block in Concord

September 20, 2018 1:15 pm

2115 Pacheco St, Concord

The vegetarian restaurant The Lettuce Inn is relocating across from Todos Santos Plaza in Concord to a new spot around the block on Pacheco St. As you can see in the photo below a new pizzeria called Islice will be opening in this location soon. Check out the Lettuce Inn menu here and find out more about The Lettuce Inn here.

From their website:

Our new location is bigger and better. We know you will love it. We have two areas for outdoor seating and finally our own restroom!!!!

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Luxury Pet Fashion Boutique rororiri Coming to Downtown Walnut Creek

September 20, 2018 8:30 am

1414 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

San Francisco-based luxury pet fashion boutique rororiri is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Consignit Couture used to be. Check out their online shop here and find out more about the founder and fashion designer here. After you’re done shopping at Neiman Marcus now you’ll be able to stroll a couple of blocks to pick up the latest in dog fashion for your pet.

From their website:

rororiri is dedicated to all our furry babies who show us unconditional love, affection, and loyalty. At rororiri, we understand that the bond between you and your dog is unique and profound. Each rororiri creation is designed to enrich your love for your furry baby. We would be honored to be a part of this journey.

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Oktoberfest at Civic Park in Downtown Walnut Creek October 20th

September 19, 2018 4:30 pm

Oktoberfest:

Civic Park
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 20th, 2018
11:00am – 6:00pm | Free

Join us in the biergarten or on the dance floor for another epic Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek. It’s a great place to show off your dirndl dress or don the lederhosen (not mandatory!). This free, day-long family-friendly event recreates the beloved German fall celebration.

OktoberfestWC includes live entertainment, music, dancing, arts & crafts, Bier Garden with dozens of craft beers, international music, Kinder Platz Kids Zone, gourmet food booths and over 40 vendors.

Live Entertainment Schedule:
11:00am – 12:30pm The Sons of the Soul Revivers
1:00pm – 2:00pm The Polka Dots
2:30pm – 4:00pm The Hitmen
4:30pm – 6:00pm Cut Loose

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Joe & the Juice Coming to Downtown Walnut Creek

September 19, 2018 1:15 pm

1507 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Edgy, Denmark-based Joe & the Juice is coming to rapidly urbanizing downtown Walnut Creek where D. Delucchi Fine Jewelry is currently located. Check out their menu here and apply for a job on their Walnut Creek page here. In addition to juices, shakes and coffee, they also offer various sandwiches and snacks. Find out more about them in this Fast Company article.

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Shapes Fitness for Women Coming Soon to Park & Shop in Concord

September 19, 2018 8:30 am

Park & Shop, Concord

An energetic workout could be heard far and wide in the parking lot of the Park & Shop shopping center in Concord promoting the fitness gym Shapes Fitness for Women which is opening soon on the second floor of a building at the far end near Rockin Crawfish. Find out more on the Concord page here.

From their website:

Shapes® has been involved in women’s fitness for over 26 years. Our first location opened in 1990 and we have been helping women achieve their fitness goals every since. The impetus for Shapes® to open a fitness operation that was 100% focused at women was driven by the mainstream desire to live a healthy lifestyle and female fitness had been influenced by the likes of Abbye “Pudgy” Stockton, Bobby Riggs, Jane Fonda and so many others who with the development of new technology, brought health and fitness into your home.

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Live.Wild.Animal Exhibition: Animals, Inside Out at Lindsay Wildlife in Walnut Creek Sept 22nd

September 18, 2018 4:30 pm

Live.Wild.Animal Exhibition: Animals, Inside Out:

Lindsay Wildlife Experience
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
10:00 – 11:00am | $15

You will see and MEET a lemur, an alligator, and more!

Unleash your powers as a bone collector when you discover the hidden mysteries lying beneath the calcium of animal skulls, skeletons, and bones!

Don’t just stop with meeting exotic animals stay for the day as Lindsay truly delves into Animals Inside Out!

At Lindsay’s special day of programming we are delving INSIDE animals; What do they eat? What do their bones look like? What’s on the inside of a porcupine’s quill?

And watch Lord Richard, our turkey vulture, devour the meat off a a skull! Enjoy our afternoon Wildlife Photography which will feature real-animal X-Rays! Also learn how single use plastics get into animals but don’t get out. This special day will also host a release of Monarch Butterflies, find out what goes on Inside the chrysalis?

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Mike Hess Brewing Co. Opens at The Orchards in Walnut Creek

September 18, 2018 11:30 am

The Orchards at Walnut Creek

Last summer we learned that San Diego-based Mike Hess Brewing Co. would be coming to The Orchards in Walnut Creek and they have now opened with a huge patio area as you can see in the photos below. Check out their online beer selection here. Interestingly Mike Hess is a Northgate High graduate!

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Bollinger Nail Salon Relocating Across the Street in Concord this November

September 18, 2018 8:30 am

2066 Salvio St, Concord

This coming November, Bollinger Nail Salon will be relocating across the street on Salvio St. where Comcast used to be in Concord near Todos Santos Plaza. Check out their services here.

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Pear & Wine Festival Sept 22nd in Moraga

September 17, 2018 4:30 pm

Pear & Wine Festival:

Moraga Commons
425 St. Marys Rd, Moraga
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
11:00am – 3:00pm | Free

This is a family friendly event with activities for all ages celebrating Moraga’s Pear history! Join your friends and neighbors for: entertainment with DJ RyanO, wine tasting with the Lamorinda Wine Growers Association, pear pies, jumpies, community booths, and more!

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Progress on ULTA Beauty in Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

September 17, 2018 8:30 am

Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

In the beginning of the year we learned that ULTA Beauty would be coming to the Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping center and the signage is now up as they get closer to opening. They opened several years ago in the Willows shopping center in Concord; I wonder if that location will remain open. Check out their online shop here.

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