Beyond the Creek

Orangetheory Fitness “Coming Soon” to Lafayette

May 31, 2016 8:30 am

3517 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

In March we learned that heart rate monitoring gym Orangetheory Fitness would be coming to Lafayette and the “Coming Soon” signage is now up and you can sign up for “Founders” rates now. According to a comment on their Facebook page it will be several months before they open. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. If they offer use of the parking lot next door that would be a huge member perk as it’s becoming harder to find parking with new restaurants and stores opening up in nearby Park Plaza.

Learn more about the Orangetheory workout here.

0 Comments

Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!

May 27, 2016 4:45 pm

Photo by Flickr user timomcd

Remember those who have lost their lives serving our country and have a great Memorial Day weekend!

2 Comments

Another Restaurant Opening near new Pleasant Hill BART called En Route

May 27, 2016 11:30 am

7001 Sunne Ln, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo) about a new restaurant opening at the Avalon apartment complex located near the Pleasant Hill BART station in Walnut Creek. It will be called En Route and is set to open right across from the Peruvian restaurant Parada. The other restaurant will be opening down the block next to where Zoom Room used to be and will be called Hops & Scotch. Stay tuned…

0 Comments

Friday Question of the Day – What is your Favorite Restaurant for Outdoor Dining?

May 27, 2016 8:30 am

Now that it’s getting nicer out and with Memorial Day weekend ahead of us, what is your favorite restaurant for outdoor dining?

3 Comments

The Candy Counter Closes in Walnut Creek

May 26, 2016 11:30 am

1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

After two years in downtown Walnut Creek, sadly, The Candy Counter has officially closed. You’re going to have to head out to Powell’s in Lafayette or Sweet Street in Danville to get your candy rush.

1 Comment

Car of the Day

May 26, 2016 8:30 am

Red Chevrolet Impala SS, spotted in downtown Walnut Creek.

1 Comment

Fresh & Healthy – Eating Seasonally from the Farmers’ Market at Rodgers Ranch in Pleasant Hill on June 2nd

May 25, 2016 4:30 pm

Fresh & Healthy – Eating Seasonally from the Farmers’ Market:

Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, June 2nd, 2016
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | $20

Join holistic chef and nutritional educator Suzanne Aziz in this food demonstration class as she discusses how shopping for local, organic, seasonal foods is best for your health as well as the environment. A healthy living crusader, Suzanne will show you how to prepare easy gluten-free, dairy-free, low-glycemic dishes, such as roasted spring asparagus with aioli, a Mediterranean white bean salad, and a fresh mixed berry tart. Suzanne attended Bauman College for Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts and promotes eating for health deliciously. This class will be fun, informative, and tasty!

0 Comments

Lokanta Mediteranean Grill & Bar Coming Soon Signage up in Downtown Walnut Creek

May 25, 2016 11:30 am

1524 Locust St, Walnut Creek

In April we learned that Pleasanton-based Lokanta Mediterranean Grill & Bar would be coming to half of the former Inge’s Footwear store on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek and the Coming Soon signage is now up. Check out their lunch menu here and dinner menu here.

3 Comments

A Runner’s Mind Opens in Lafayette

May 25, 2016 8:30 am

3541 Plaza Way, Lafayette

Earlier this year we learned that A Runner’s Mind would be opening a new location in Lafayette and they have now opened. Learn more about this locally-owned business here. On Memorial Day they will be presenting a new race in Lafayette called the Salute and Scoot 5/10K Memorial Day Fun Run. Check out the details here.

0 Comments

Experience the Harp at the International Harp Festival in Danville May 26th – 29th

May 24, 2016 4:30 pm

International Harp Festival:

San Damiano Retreat Center
710 Highland Dr, Danville
Thursday, May 26th, – Sunday, May 29th, 2016

The 2016 International Harp Festival will be held at the beautiful San Damiano Retreat Center in Northern California. We will bring together many of the harp community’s best clinicians and performers. Our mission is to educate and inspire you and to connect you to harpists from around the globe.

The festival will include One Day Intensive workshops as well as numerous 1 – 2 hour workshops. Topics include healing harp, Celtic and world music, liturgical harp, improvisation, and much more.

You will have time throughout the day to shop for harps, music, and accessories, and meet and mingle with other participants, the performers, and facilitators.

Every evening you will enjoy concerts featuring harpists performing The Blues, Straight Ahead Jazz, World Music, Folk and Classical repertoire.

0 Comments