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Fort Point Living History Day:
Fort Point National Historic Site
Long Ave & Marine Dr, San Francisco
Saturday, August 18th, 2018
10:00am – 5:00pm | FreeFort Point is called to action once again! Experience first-hand the momentous era of the American Civil War from live re-enactors through infantry and artillery demonstrations, medicine in the 1800’s, music, Victorian dance and exhibits displaying the lives of men, women, and children of days past.
Sunvalley Shopping Center
A new convenience store called Street Corner Sips, Snax & Stuff is coming soon to the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord. Check out a description for their mall locations here.
This week we learned that Rotator Taproom will be opening soon in Walnut Creek where Farm Creek Brewing Company used to be. There is also a taproom at Calicraft Brewing Company off Ygnacio Valley Rd and in Concord there is Hop Grenade. What is your favorite taproom and why?
Clayton Valley Shopping Center, Concord
Thanks to a reader for sending word about the boba cafe T4 opening in a new Concord location at the Clayton Valley Shopping Center. Check out a list of their most popular boba flavors here.
Orinda Theatre Square
Doll Face Permanent Cosmetics opened recently in Orinda Theatre Square in a small space where Intuitive Writing Project used to be. Check out their services here. As you can see in the photo below it’s by appointment only.
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
The fast casual, SoCal based restaurant California Fish Grill opened last week in the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here. The inside looked nice; anyone try this place out? What is your favorite dish?
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
Sole Desire Shoes has relocated from their downtown Danville location to the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord. Check out the brands they carry here.
Wild@Night – A Night at Camp Lindsay:
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 24th, 2018
6:00 – 9:00pm | $25 ($20 members)Unleash your inner happy camper with this totally unique happy hour! Bring your friends, co-workers, loved ones, or fly solo on Friday, Aug. 24 from 6-9 p.m. Just like summer camp, we have a lot of activities happening especially for you:
-Scavenger hunt: Win a bald eagle feeding or handle a snake
-Meet-and-Greet with our iconic Lindsay animal ambassador, Lord Richard
-Watch as Dandelion, our desert tortoise, slowly roams her special “leave no trace” campsite
-Enjoy camp-style bites and desserts
-Sip and savor wine and CaliCraft beerMount Diablo Astronomical Society will help visitors gaze at the sky and California Academy of Sciences will host a geology table.
Citrus Marketplace, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the frozen yogurt spot Tutti Frutti has closed in the Citrus Marketplace shopping center in Walnut Creek where the Nob Hill supermarket is located. There is an ABANDONMENT OF REAL PROPERTY letter on the door.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In June we learned that the men’s clothing store Bonobos would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where another men’s clothing store, Ministry of Supply used to be and they have now opened. Check out their online store here.