Free Movie – Charade:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, February 9th, 2017
7:00 PM | FreeThe 1963 classic received one Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, “Charade” by Henry Mancini and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Charade earned both Hepburn and Grant Golden Globe nominations in 1964.
405 Railroad Ave, Danville
The restaurant Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches that we learned last year would be opening in Danville is opening tomorrow, February 7th where La Boulange Cafe used to be. They will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner featuring sandwiches, salads, grain bowls and soups. Check out their menu here. Interestingly, they have a 2 acre organic farm in Discovery Bay to provide some of the seasonal produce which sounds like a great idea, can’t wait to try this place out!
From a PR:
Homegrown Sprouting Farms – Discovery Bay will be a two acre, certified organic farm providing hyper local and seasonal produce for all the soups, salads, bowls and sandwiches in stores, making Homegrown truly a farm to sandwich endeavor. In Seattle, Homegrown also runs a farm located 30 minutes away from its flagship location that provides seasonal produce for its 10 other Washington State locations; it also serves as an educational tool for employees to find out where their food actually comes from.
Homegrown is excited to have partnered with First Generation Farmers (FGF) to get their farm started. FGF is a non-profit organization dedicated to education about farming and sustainable food and agriculture in the Bay Area.
1387 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The clothing store Atlas & Athena, which we learned last month would be relocating within downtown Walnut Creek has now reopened. For those who remember their original spot on N. Main St, this new location is almost directly across the street. Their Pleasant Hill location has also closed so this is now the only Atlas & Athena location.
Originally featuring only men’s clothing, Atlas & Athena now also offers a women’s section, hence the Athena addition to their name. Check out their website here and check out the photos after the jump. There are plenty of cool items on display so it’s definitely worth a drop-in if you’re in the area.
Plenty more photos the inside after the jump…
Delaware at Fourth Street, Berkeley
Saturday, February 4th, 2017
12:00pm – 4:00pm | FreePlease join us in celebrating the year of the rooster of the Lunar calendar! This FREE event has charmed it’s fans for 9 years now and we love that each year there are usually more kids than adults! We have so much fun on this day, hope you can make it!
12-3 PM Candy Give-Aways (participating shops will have a red rooster in the window)
12-1PM Martial Arts Demonstrations
1-2PM Lion Dance by the famous performers at Kei Lun
2-3:30PM Store Blessing & Parade
470 Moraga Rd, Moraga
Burger King has closed in the Rheem Valley shopping center in Moraga. According to a Design Review Board notice in the window it may be converted to a Starbucks coffee shop with a new outdoor seating area.
Yesterday we saw how the rain has been helping make the Lamorinda trail waterfall in Moraga flow nicely. I pass this waterfall all the time when running so it’s become a common scene for me. Another favorite spot for me is Lamorinda’s greatest tree swing in Lafayette Community Park.
What is your favorite local nature spot?
Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville
Sunday, February 5th, 2017
8:00am – 10:00am | FreeOn the First Sunday of every month, automotive enthusiasts gather in the parking lots of the Blackhawk Museum to share their vehicles and admire the other fabulous classic cars, hot rods, sports cars, exotics and anything else with wheels and a motor that promotes the car enthusiast hobby.
7000 Sunne Ln, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the gourmet convenience store ENroute Market has opened at the Avalon apartment complex near the Pleasant Hill BART station in Walnut Creek. Check out what they offer here. I look forward to checking this place out! Has anyone been yet?
All the rain we’ve been having recently has turned the Lamorinda trail waterfall in Moraga into a real spectacle.
Photo by Flickr user Schmitz#1
Briones Regional Park
1289 Briones Road, Martinez
Saturday, February 4th, 2017
9:30am – 12:30pm | $15Winter rains bring out newts to ponds in the hills. Amazing naturalist Bob Love is your guide. Learn newt natural history and see frogs, lizards and early spring flowers. Our newt adventure is a gentle 2.5 mile hike to three different ponds in Briones Regional Park, Martinez. Bring water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and layers of clothes. Map and directions will be emailed after registration completed. Hike will not be cancelled due to weather (bring rain gear if needed).
