Beyond the Creek

18-8 Fine Men’s Salon
1576 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, November 10th, 2016
6:00 – 8:00pm | $25

It would be swell if you’d join us…
Help raise funds and awareness for the Cancer Support Community and join Contra Costa Oncology at 18-8 Fine Men’s Salon in Walnut Creek (near the Container Store) as we Shake, Stir and Shave!
Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.

$25 TICKET PRICE INCLUDES:
Hors d’oeuvres
2 drinks (wine or beer)
Complimentary shaves and beard trims by 18-8 stylists (optional)
60s lip application by I Do Style makeup artists
Come dressed in your swankiest 60s threads and enter the Best Dressed Contest for your chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.

Enter the raffle for amazing prizes including: A Heller Jewlers gift card, a 3L bottle of Rivera Wine, Warriors Tickets with valet parking pass, and much more!

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Pasta Pomodoro Closes in Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

November 2, 2016 11:30 am

Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

Thanks to everyone who sent word that Pasta Pomodoro has closed in the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center on Crescent Drive. Quite a number of new restaurants have opened in this shopping center lately so the competition for diners must be fierce. Also thanks much to the reader who sent in the photo.

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Got Wilk? Sign of the Day

November 2, 2016 8:30 am

I thought this sign is great especially as it’s juxtaposed with the the large and predictable RE-ELECT CITY COUNCIL sign. Under the got wilk? signage it says, Vote Kevin Wilk for City Council. Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek in front of CREAM.

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Lafayette Juniors Rummage Sale on Nov 5th

November 1, 2016 4:30 pm

Photo from Lafayette Juniors

Lafayette Juniors Rummage Sale:

Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church
49 Knox Dr, Lafayette
Saturday, November 5th, 2016
8:00am – 2:00pm

Lafayette Juniors 23^rd Annual Rummage Sale Saturday, November 5^th, 8 am–2 pm. Special Early Bird Entrance fee $5 per adult from 7 am–8am. Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Dr., Lafayette. Pre-loved designer clothes, baby and kid clothes, toys, children’s gear, furniture, household goods, and much more. Cash and credit cards accepted. All sale proceeds benefit local non-profits that serve women, families and seniors in need.

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Urban Remedy also Available in Lafayette Whole Foods

November 1, 2016 11:30 am

The juice, meal and snack company Urban Remedy opened last week in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and while at the nearby Whole Foods I noticed a new section dedicated to Urban Remedy products.

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Taylor & Jacobson Custom Jewelers Opening in Lafayette

November 1, 2016 8:30 am

3416 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Taylor & Jacobson Custom Jewelers is coming to the El Diablo Forge building in Lafayette next to where the Lafayette Art Gallery used to be. Check out their online gallery here.

From their website:

Catherine Galloway, the current owner and chief designer, has been in the jewelry business for 30 years. From working at the bench producing jewelry for other designer, to teaching the jewelry arts to hundreds of students, to running her own business, she has vast experience in many aspects of the jewelry business.

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Leadership at Gettysburg at Walnut Creek Library on Nov 2nd

October 31, 2016 4:30 pm

Leadership at Gettysburg:

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016
7:00 – 8:30pm| $20 ($25 at door)

The real backstory behind the immortal Gettysburg Address
A discussion of Lincoln’s
Personal Issue
Political Issues
Policy Issues
The country was fractured, the Civil War ongoing, and President Lincoln was not invited as the keynote speaker. The Result—A presidential speech that is universally recognized, respected and recited throughout tte United States and the world today.

Speaker: John J. Fitzpaatrick, Jr., Esq.
Licensed Battlefield Guide Emeritus at Gettysburg

Light refreshments will be served

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Kurumi Sushi & Grill Opening Soon in Downtown Walnut Creek

October 31, 2016 11:30 am

1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek

In August we learned that the Japanese restaurant Izakaya Jun closed in downtown Walnut Creek, with a replacement coming “one month later”. The new restaurant will be called Kurumi Sushi & Grill, opening the following week, and will serve very similar dishes that were available at the previous restaurant. That’s because the new owner was a chef at Izakaya Jun. I have confirmed that yaki onigiri (grilled rice balls) will still be available which means I’ll be back for sure.

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Papyrus Opens in Broadway Plaza

October 31, 2016 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

After being gone from downtown Walnut Creek for over two years, the stationery and greeting card store Papyrus is back in downtown Walnut Creek, this time in Broadway Plaza. If you need a greeting card, this is the place to check out. Don’t forget that Paper Source, a much larger stationery store is also located in downtown Walnut Creek, a short walk away.

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Stamp Show “100th Anniversary National Park Service” in Walnut Creek this Weekend

October 28, 2016 4:30 pm

Stamp Show “100th Anniversary National Park Service”:

Civic Center Assembly Hall
1376 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 29th – Sunday, October 30th, 2016
10:00am – 5:00pm (4pm Sunday) | Free

With free stamps for Kids, top flight dealers and 40 frames of exhibits, club members will assist people with collections they wish to sell and much more.

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