1275 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago we learned that Fresh Choice had a makeover at their downtown Walnut Creek location and was renamed California Fresh. It looks like the signage was never changed for some reason and they have now permanently closed as of last month.
1645 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Pure Barre is opening a new location in downtown Walnut Creek where American Express used to be early next year. Check out the latest updates on their Walnut Creek Facebook page here.
From the Pure Barre Facebook page:
Pure Barre is the largest, most established barre franchise in North America, with more than 250 studios across the United States and more opening every month. Pure Barre is a total body workout that utilizes the ballet barre to perform small, isometric movements, which burn fat, sculpt muscles, and create long, lean physiques. In addition to barre classes, Pure Barre also offers DVDs, equipment, and chic athletic apparel.
Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, November 7th & Sunday, November 8th, 2015
10:00am – 4:00pm | FreeThe Bedford Gallery brings together the best of Bay Area crafters and artists for the Eighth Annual Bg CraftFest. This curated festival is a celebration of handmade gifts, featuring an array of unique items from jewelry to home goods. Held inside the gallery, visitors can shop the Craft Fest and see the current exhibitions, The Art of the Brick and Became by Jud Bergeron – admission is free both days!
The Bg Craft Fest is the perfect opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping. Visitors can find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on their list at this popular event. Craft Fest regulars including Shimmer Jewels and Jake’s Castro Kitchen are back and we have plenty of new surprises, including live crafting demos from Hollie’s Homegrown, Tea Drops and Blue Nectar Soaps.
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Rice to Riches, NYC
You can barely walk a few blocks around here without running into a frozen yogurt shop, juice bar or cupcake bakery. Last month I even asked about what the next big thing will be. I think I finally may have found it while in NYC recently. Called Rice to Riches, this is a shop selling various flavors of rice pudding. I had Butterscotch Boulevard and “Category 5” Caramel and it was ridiculously good. Maybe some day we’ll see a rice pudding fast food joint around here. This could be the next big thing…
Photo by Flickr user rowdykittens
Yesterday there was a talk given about the “Joy of Small House Living” at the Lafayette Library. Sometimes I browse beautiful galleries of tiny/small houses and dream about getting 20 acres in the country and plopping down one of these tiny houses where I could live peacefully while still travelling and seeing the world. But is this realistic? Would you live in a tiny house (< 400 sf)? What about a small house (< 1000 sf)?
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Senior Holiday Boutique:
Heather Farm Community Center
301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek
Friday, November 6th & Saturday, November 7th, 2015
10:00am – 2:00pm | Free
Get a head start on your holiday shopping! This two-day boutique is an annual fundraising event for the Walnut Creek Seniors Club. The Seniors Club has a weekly Bazaar Group, where fun-loving members handcraft each and every single item that’s for sale at the Holiday Boutique. Come and shop for a wide variety of original, locally handmade arts and crafts including knitted sweaters, holiday decorations, wine accessories, jewelry, handmade greeting cards and much more.
Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
The sign in the window indicates that Barbacoa, the Mexican restaurant in Orinda Theatre Square is, “indefinately closed for remodeling”, and Diablo Dish reports that it will be replaced with a new restaurant called The Fourth Bore Tap Room & Grill, expected to open before Thanksgiving. They also note that Concord-based E.J. Phair Brewing Company will be crafting beer for the new restaurant. Check for updates at The Fourth Bore Facebook page here.
1680 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
The home goods, fabrics and rug store Home Fabrics & Rugs is closing in Concord, across from the Park ‘N’ Shop shopping mall. According to a sign in the window everything is 30% – 50% off.
Lafayette Juniors Rummage Sale:
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette
Saturday, November 7th, 2015
8:00am – 2:00pm | early bird 7am entry fee $5Pre-loved designer clothes, baby and kid clothes, toys, and gear, furniture, household goods, and much more. Cash only. All sale proceeds benefit local non-profits that serve seniors, families and children in need.
