Photo by Flickr user wka
As it gets colder and wetter out I imagine the ski conditions are getting better around here. Ever since I had a bad accident skiing in Japan years ago I haven’t gone skiing again but I’m thinking about going up to Tahoe so my kids can try out skiing. Do you ski? Where are the best places to ski around here?
Raffi Minasian: Autonomous Vehicles:
Blackhawk Automotive Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville
Saturday, December 10th, 2016
10:30am – 12:00pmAutonomous vehicles are here. Companies are already using them to deliver products and navigate harsh terrain. Driverless vehicles have covered more than a million miles in recent years and this number is expected to grow exponentially over the course of the next decade. How will this bold new technology, effect our sense of adventure, our “drive” for the future, our perspective on the open road? Join Raffi Minasian as he discusses how future technology will be driving our automotive experiences.
An award winning artist and published illustrator, Raffi Minasian has taught illustration and design at several noted universities. In 2003 he returned to his roots as a “hands on” designer working on freelance projects. Today, in addition to his ongoing product design work, Raffi manufactures specialty parts for the classic and muscle car aftermarket as well as custom parts for hot rods and customs.
There will be a Q&A session at the conclusion of the event. Speaker Series events are free with admission to the Museums.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
A new bakery called La Chataigne has opened in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette where Cake used to be. According to Diablo Dish they plan on expanding “the menu to include both modern and traditional pastries.” The French style pastries will continue to be sold at the Martinez farmers market. I tried the morning bun you see below and the orange zest made this a real stand-out. One of the best morning buns I have ever eaten! I look forward to trying other pastries at this bakery. Yum!
Photo by Flickr user danmoyle
Thanks to local broker Brendan Moran with the The Simply Bay Area Team for the monthly real estate updates for Beyond the Creek.
Click the links below for a complete list of home and condo sales in Walnut Creek for last month, November, 2016:
Walnut Creek November sales (Acrobat Reader .pdf)
The urban phenomenon yarn bombing hit downtown Walnut Creek recently with trees and parking meters wrapped in colorful yarn designs by the community from the knitting store Fashion Knit in Ygnacio Plaza. Although the sign notes that it’s called knitfitti, I think yarn bombing sounds better.
Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Drive
Sunday, December 18th, 2016
3:00 – 5:00pm | $5Bedford Gallery presents our winter exhibition, Cut Up/Cut Out, opening on December 18th(3-5pm). Cut Up/Cut Out features an international roster of artists who explore captivating methods of piercing and cutting, using a wide range of media from paper and plastic to metal and rubber. During the opening reception, meet the artists of Cut Up/Cut Out and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres.
1349 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The tea cafe Chalogy that we learned would be opening back in February in downtown Walnut Creek is planning to open tomorrow, Thursday, December 8th. In addition to hot and iced teas, including boba, they will also be featuring pan rolled ice cream with fresh fruit options, crepes, and of course, Cornology popcorn with flavors such as Jamaican Mojo and Truffle Parmesan. As you can see in the photo at bottom, teas are brewed fresh. I look forward to trying this place out!
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, December 8th, 2016
7:00 PM | Free
1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Over the summer the Japanese restaurant Izakaya Jun closed in downtown Walnut Creek and now a new Japanese restaurant called Kurumi has opened in its place. They offer various sushi and sashimi dishes, yakitori, rice and noodle dishes including my favorite onigiri (grilled rice balls) with flavors like spicy cod roe, salmon, sour plum (umeboshi) and flaked tuna with mayo.
