2905 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Forever Yogurt + Bee & Tea temporarily closed back in October in Walnut Creek at the corner of N. Main St. and Geary Rd. and thanks to a reader for sending word that they are back in new form with Juice Zone Bee & Tea opening soon at this spot. According to their new Facebook page they are a “smoothie, juice, açaí and Boba Tea Shop”. It seems like they’re hitting all the latest crazes but what about poke!?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Check out the giant new digital billboard at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek next to Macy’s and Starbucks. I didn’t hear any sound although I wonder if it will be added later on? The photo below shows the view from the backside outside the top level parking lot.
Vic Elford – My Racing Life with Porsche:
Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville
Sunday, March 4th, 2018
11:00am – 1:00pm | $15 (includes museum admission)Nicknamed “Quick Vic” by his peers, legendary driver Vic Elford is arguably the most versatile all round driver of all time. He raced 5 years for Porsche and his lap records included: Targa Florio, Nurburgring, Daytona, Sebring, and Laguna Seca … and Le Mans – where he was the first driver to lap at over 150mph in the Porsche long-tail 917 in 1970.
1516 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Pancoast Pizza is expanding next door in Walnut Creek with an expected opening later this year. Located near Las Lomas High School, they will be doubling their seating capacity, expanding their outdoor patio area, and are planning to include chicken wings and cheese steaks to the menu as well as a new beer tap. Check out their menu here. Note: they also offer hoagie sandwiches.
1299 Parkside Dr, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that The Golf Mart is relocating from their Mt. Diablo Blvd. location later this month to where Consignment Plus Home Furnishings used to be, above Kinder’s on Parkside Dr. in Walnut Creek.
Pier 39
Beach St & the Embarcadero, San Francisco
Saturday, February 10th – Sunday, February 18th, 2018
FreePIER 39’s iconic floral festival, Tulipmania, returns from February 10 – 18 with more than 39,000 blooming tulips and other seasonal garden favorites! As you immerse yourself in insta-heaven, be sure to share your photos using #tulipmania. Enjoy the flowers’ beauty and learn helpful gardening tips by taking free guided tours led by PIER 39’s Landscaping experts. The guided tours depart at 10am daily from the Crab Statue in the Entrance Plaza and end with a special treat from Trish’s Mini Donuts. Self-guided tours can also be taken any time during Tulipmania.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
Last month we saw that the French bakery La Chataigne temporarily closed in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and they have now reopened. They feature “freshly baked croissants, brioche, danishes, breads, and more made in the traditional French style”.
Photo by Flickr user koreanet
As the 2018 Winter Olympics is underway in PyeongChang, South Korea, it’s fun to watch the different sports being played such as figure skating, skiing, hockey and more. My favorite is short track speed skating. Are you watching the olympics? What is your favorite?
From the Walnut Creek PD:
On 02/06/2018 at 1:00 PM, while riding the Walnut Creek Free Trolley (County Connection bus Route 4), a male suspect seated across from a female passenger exposed his penis and committed a lewd act. As the bus arrived at the Walnut Creek BART station, the female passenger reported the incident to the County Connection driver who immediately called the police. The suspect exited the bus at the BART station before he could be detained.
If you recognize or can help identify the suspect, please contact Detective A. Mitcalf at (925) 943-5870.
San Ramon Marriot
2600 Bishop Dr, San Ramon
Friday, February, 16th – Monday, February 19th, 2018
$40 ($60 at the door for entire weekend)DunDraCon features social games for all ages, including RPGs, LARPs, miniatures, cards, board games, etc. Also this year: RPGA, Protospiel, Pathfinder Society, the War College, seminars, demos, martial arts exhibitions, dealers room, anime room, kid and teen events, open gaming areas and more.
