Beyond the Creek

Help Out Ygnacio Wood Swim Club Repave their Pool in Concord

February 25, 2015 2:30 pm

From an email:

Ygnacio Wood Swim Club in Concord, is re-paving the pool, through Kickstarter we are raising money to help with the expense. Along with internal fundraising too. Our pool is a non-profit any pledge/donation is tax deductible.

Learn more about us and why Ygnacio Wood isn’t just a pool… it is our community, our family and creates memories that will last for a lifetime.
Help us make our 50th season one to remember and launch our next 50-years. Help us at our Kickstarter “Pave our Pool” campaign.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1547502661/pave-our-pool

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Rancho Cantina Opening Early March in Lafayette

February 25, 2015 11:30 am

3616 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Last month we saw the progress on the California/Mexican/Spanish rancho-style restaurant Rancho Cantina in downtown Lafayette and according to their Facebook page they plan on opening in early March.

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Chase Banking Center Planned for Empty Plot Next to Diablo Foods in Lafayette

February 25, 2015 8:30 am

3603 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

A Chase banking center is planned for the empty plot on the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Dewing Ave. next to Diablo Foods in downtown Lafayette. According to plans submitted to the city half the plot would be for a parking lot with the other half a 4150 sf building. However, according to the the city staff report, “the proposal will adversely affect the orderly development of the property within the city because the use disrupts retail continuity” so this banking center may not get approved.

Rendering (SZFM Design Studio):

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Joyce Maynard and Joe Loya in Conversation at Lafayette Library on Feb. 27th

February 24, 2015 4:30 pm

Joyce Maynard and Joe Loya in Conversation:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Friday, February 27th, 2015
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Free

Don’t miss this inaugural program with New York Times bestselling author Joyce Maynard and critically acclaimed author (and former bank robber!) Joe Loya. These good friends will share the stories of how they came to be writers, their experiences in the literary world, and discuss the writing process.

This is a preview night of an exciting future series featuring Joyce and Joe in conversation with authors-of-note. Refreshments will be served!

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Izakaya Jun Signage Up in Downtown Walnut Creek – Stop Work Issued

February 24, 2015 11:30 am

1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Looks like there are delays at the Japanese bistro Izakaya Jun in downtown Walnut Creek. The signage is up but there has been a Stop Work posting up for a while now…

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Walgreens Coming Soon to Downtown Lafayette

February 24, 2015 8:30 am

3614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

A couple of years ago we learned that Walgreens was coming to downtown Lafayette across from Diablo Foods and the Coming Soon sign is now up.

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Bluesman John Maxwell at Mighty Fine Guitars in Lafayette on Feb. 27th

February 23, 2015 4:30 pm

Bluesman John Maxwell:

Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, February 27th, 2015
8:00pm

Bus driver … blues sensation … John Maxwell has done it all. Come catch his act at MFG. A hidden gem!

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Progress on Project Pie Pizza in Downtown Walnut Creek

February 23, 2015 11:30 am

1276 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

Lots of progress at the pizza restaurant Project Pie that’s planning on opening in downtown Walnut Creek where AAA used to be. As you can see in the above photo there will be outdoor seating. The inside looks done so it shouldn’t be much longer… Check out their menu here.

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House of Beads Closing in Downtown Walnut Creek on Feb. 28th

February 23, 2015 8:30 am

1349 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned that House of Beads would be closing in downtown Walnut Creek and this is the last week they’ll be open; They’re closing February 28th. Check out updates on their website here.

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The Spirit of the Old West Exhibition at Blackhawk Museum beginning Feb. 21st

February 20, 2015 5:15 pm

From Blackhawk Museum Facebook page

The Spirit of the Old West Exhibition:

Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
beginning Saturday, February 21st, 2015

The Spirit of the Old West exhibition tells the story of the western frontier from the perspective of both the Native Americans and the settlers before, during and after the expansion west. The exhibition features authentic artifacts from the period, a large diorama depicting key historic moments, scenes of wildlife from the frontier and other elements that bring the past to life.

This exhibition was collected and curated by Jerry Fick who was born in 1947 in Redding, Pennsylvania. The son of farmers, Jerry grew up poor, but developed an early fascination with Indians and began collecting Indian artifacts after finding a spear point near the well on his family’s homestead. His parents and his grandmother (a full blooded Lenni Lenape or Delaware Indian) fostered his interests in Indians and helped him find and acquire items of interest.

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