Beyond the Creek

Larkey Park
2751 Buena Vista Ave, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 29th, 2017
8:00pm – 10:00pm | $3

Join us this coming Friday night for our “Last Friday Night of the Month” train show and open house. Come and see the largest HO scale layout on permanent display in the Bay Area in the only building in the entire state built especially for a model railroad. We have one of the largest layouts in the United States, declared the “Best Man-Cave in the Bay Area” by NBC-11 KNTV. We have over 4,300 feet of track covering an area of 1,800 square feet, climbing to an elevation of 4 feet. We are located in Larkey Park opposite the newly renovated Larkey Pool and near the Lindsay Wildlife Experience. Check our website for more information and see pictures of our incredible layout with its mountain scenery and the meticulous attention to detail.

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Iron Horse Regional Trail Closures in October

September 27, 2017 4:00 pm

Thanks to a reader for sending this photo pointing out various temporary Iron Horse Trail closures in October in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord.

From the East Bay Regional Park District website:

Sections of Iron Horse Regional Trail will be closed periodically during October 2017 for pavement maintenance. The segments of trail that will be subject to closure are Newell Avenue to Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek, Las Juntas Way to Lisa Lane in Pleasant Hill, and Monument Boulevard to Concord Avenue in Concord. Check back for specific closure dates.

Sections of Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail and Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail will also be periodically closed during October 2017.

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Patra Indian Grill Opens in Orchards Shopping Center in Walnut Creek

September 27, 2017 1:10 pm

Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned that Patra Indian Grill would be replacing Pancheros in the Orchards shopping center at the corner of Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd in Walnut Creek and they are now open, thanks to a reader for sending photos. Check out menu after the jump as well. Looks nice, I’m going to check this place out!

More photos after the jump…

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Luminance Vision Optometry Opens in Lafayette

September 27, 2017 9:30 am

3444 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Luminance Vision Optometry opened recently in the Merrill Gardens Senior Housing complex, a few stores down from Vitality Bowls. Check out their eyewear selection here, services here, and find out more about the optometrist (who previously owned Alamo Optometry) and optician here.

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Daniel Levitin and Tom Brosseau Playing at Mighty Fine Guitars in Lafayette Sept 29th

September 26, 2017 4:30 pm

Daniel Levitin and Tom Brosseau Playing:

Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, September 29th, 2017
8:00 PM | $25 suggested

Daniel Levitin is a musician, producer, preeminent brain scientist, race car driver and astronaut. Umm … mostly. But certainly the first three. He is the best-selling author of ThIs Is Your Brain on Music, Weaponized Lies and The World in Six Songs. He’s been touring the country with a fine and fascinating singer/songwriter called Tom Brosseau, and this evening of conversation and music promises to be a unique treat. It’s unlikely that this show will be webcast, so come on down in person, eh?

The Suggested Donation for this one is $25, and the favor of an RSVP is requested, via email only, please, to stevie@mightyfineguitars.com.

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Poke Go Opens in Lafayette

September 26, 2017 4:10 pm

3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Poke Go has opened where The Tasteful Noodle used to be on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette.

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Saje Natural Wellness Opens in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

September 26, 2017 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

In May we learned that the Canadian skincare company Saje Natural Wellness would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they have now opened where Michael Stars used to be. Find out more about the Saje story here and check out their best sellers here.

Another skincare company, Kiehl’s, opened a couple of years ago down the block, also in Broadway Plaza. How do they compare?

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Art of Mixology at Orinda Theatre Square on Oct 7th

September 25, 2017 4:30 pm

Art of Mixology:

Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Saturday, October 7th, 2017
4:30pm – 7:00pm | $45

More than twenty well-known and upcoming East Bay mixologists will come together in support of LAC’s art events, initiatives and programs.

Tickets are on sale now. Attendees will have the chance to sample unique cocktails from all our mixologists as well as vote live onsite to help determine who will be named Mixologist of the Year, Top Amateur and Audience Favorite. It’s a fun, festive day for everyone!

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Take One Pizza Soft Opens in Walnut Creek

September 25, 2017 1:00 pm

1273 Locust St, Walnut Creek

According to a sign in the window over the weekend Take One Pizza soft opened today for lunch in downtown Walnut Creek next to the Century movie theater. Check out their website here. It’s been almost two years since this was announced and quite a bit has changed in the downtown Walnut Creek pizza scene with Slice House and Pizza My Heart open nearby.

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Caroline’s Salon Expands with Blow-dry Salon Blowdrys & Base Color Opening in Nov in Lafayette

September 25, 2017 9:30 am

3587 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Caroline’s Salon is expanding a few blocks away where the blow-dry bar DryStyle used to be at the Lafayette Mercantile center with a new blow-dry salon called Caroline’s Blowdrys & Base Color, opening this November. Check out Caroline’s services here.

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