Beyond the Creek

Walnut Creek (private home)
Saturday, April 2nd, 2016
10:00am – 12:00pm | $20

Backyard chickens are easier than ever! You can enjoy fresh eggs and the many benefits for your garden of these peaceful and low maintenance animals. Meet the instructor’s flock and tour his custom-designed coop. The class will cover starting chicks, coop designs, food, bedding, health, egg birds vs. eggs & meat, and ALL your questions! Coop designs and resource list will be provided.

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Elisa Wen Boutique Relocating in Danville

March 31, 2016 11:30 am

114 E. Prospect Ave, Danville

Earlier this week we learned that Pegasus Bike Works closed in Danville and Elisa Wen Boutique (current location visible at right side in above photo) is relocating to this spot in early April.

From their website:

Elisa Wen Boutique is a contemporary fashion lifestyle emporium that caters to the style savvy yet comfort seeking gal. With a store location in Danville, CA, Elisa Wen has earned a reputation for being a Bay Area treasure trove for everything from casual separates to cocktail dresses.

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Specialtees Outlet Relocating to their Main Store in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette

March 31, 2016 8:30 am

La Fiesta Square, Lafayette

Specialtees Outlet is relocating to their main store, Specialtees an Erin Paige Boutique a short walk away in La Fiesta Square in downtown Lafayette. Check out their website here.

From their Facebook page:

Welcome to Specialtees an Erin Paige Boutique! We have been helping the Lafayette woman and gift givers since 1976. Specializing in the latest trends from Michael Stars, Nicole Miller, Milly, Nanette Lepore, Bailey 44, Joseph Ribkoff, Chan Luu, Kathy Kamei and many other European and American designers; we have virtually everything to outfit the fashion-forward woman.

With 5,000 square feet of deluxe shopping, our fashion specialists will help you find the perfect outfit.

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Art Playing at Lesher Center April 1st – April 30th in Walnut Creek

March 30, 2016 4:30 pm

Art:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, April 1st – Saturday, April 30th, 2016

The Tony Award-winning comedy about art and friendship.

How much would you pay for a solid white painting? $200,000? Decades-long friendship? There are some of these issues at the heard of Yasmina Reza’s award-winning comedy, Art, as three friends find themselves caught at the cross roads of art and friendship.

Running Time: approx. 80 minutes, without an intermission

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Mannequins of the Day

March 30, 2016 11:30 am

Spotted outside Afghan Market in Concord in the Monument Plaza Specialty Shops.

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Orangetheory Fitness Coming to Lafayette

March 30, 2016 8:30 am

3517 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Last year the heart rate monitoring gym Orangetheory Fitness opened in downtown Walnut Creek and they will also be opening in downtown Lafayette where Lafayette Pet Shoppe used to be on Mt. Diablo Blvd. Is anyone a member at the Walnut Creek location? How do you like it?

From the Lafayette website:

Orangetheory Fitness offers 60-minute workout sessions split into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training with heart rate monitors to track intensity and maximize metabolic burn. Increase energy, get visible results and burn more calories, even after leaving the studio. That’s the Orange Effect!

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Panel Discussion with Joseph Di Prisco: The Alzhammer at the Lafayette Library on March 31st

March 29, 2016 4:45 pm

Panel Discussion with Joseph Di Prisco: The Alzhammer:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, March 31st, 2016
7:00pm | $10

Di Prisco leads a lively, literary, and heartfelt panel discussion on what it’s like to one day forget to put on your socks.

This panel discussion of DiPrisco’s newest novel, includes:

Anne Rosenthal, PhD, MFT, CMC: dementia specialist and certified professional care manager

Joe Loya: author of The Man Who Outgrew His Prison Cell

Di Prisco is a Bay Area writer known for his autobiography Subway to California and Field Guide to the American Teenager. His essays, poems and book reviews appear in numerous newspapers, magazines and literary journals.

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New Owners for The Old Hangout in Concord?

March 29, 2016 11:30 am

1950 Concord Ave, Concord

Earlier this month Claycord reported that The Old Hangout closed in Concord but according to the latest permit information from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control it looks like there may be a new owner. Anyone know what’s going on?

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Lafayette Art Gallery Closing in Lafayette this Thursday

March 29, 2016 8:30 am

3420 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

A few years ago the Lafayette Art Gallery relocated to Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Lafayette Circle and they are now closing this Thursday, March 31st after being in the community for over 16 years.

From their website:

It is with sadness that the Lafayette Gallery will be closing on March 31, 2016. The good news is that some art will be on sale for 25% off till then. Look for a yellow dot to get a discount on that piece you have always wanted. If you see the yellow dot its on sale!
The website will stay up for a while so you can
still find your favorite artist via their website.
We have loved serving this community for the last 16 1/2 years! Look for each of us in other venues and events!
Thank you for all your support!

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The How and the Why at Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley Playing through May 8th

March 28, 2016 4:30 pm

The How and the Why:

Aurora Theatre Company
2081 Addison St, Berkeley
Friday, March 18th – Sunday, May 8th, 2016

More than science is at stake when two women of different generations clash over what it means to be female. On the eve of a prestigious conference, an up-and coming evolutionary biologist wrestles for the truth with an established leader in the field. As the women thrash out their views, they struggle to find the middle ground between research and relationships. This intimate and keenly perceptive play by Sarah Treem (Netflix’s House of Cards, HBO’s In Treatment) explores evolution and emotion, and the difficult choices faced by women of every generation.

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