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…
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…
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.
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, February 27th, 2015
8:00pmBus driver … blues sensation … John Maxwell has done it all. Come catch his act at MFG. A hidden gem!
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.
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.
From Blackhawk Museum Facebook page
The Spirit of the Old West Exhibition:
Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
beginning Saturday, February 21st, 2015The 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.
3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The sign says, “closed for vacation” outside the Chinese restaurant Lily’s House in downtown Lafayette but apparently a new Chinese restaurant with new owners will be opening soon in this location when the remodel has finished. Stay tuned…
Kindergarten immunization rates
With news that measles has infected Disneyland and is spreading throughout the country I decided to check out the immunization rates around Contra Costa which you can see here. As you can see in the above map, there are pockets of Walnut Creek among other cities that are rated as Highest risk (more than 10% of students not immunized because of Personal Belief Exemption). As more children end up not getting vaccinated the herd immunity loses effect that can cause those who are unable to get vaccinated for medical reasons or are too young/old, infected. Or is not that big of a deal? There is a Brady Bunch episode from 1969 where the kids all come down with a case of measles that didn’t seem very serious to me. See it here.
Do you think the Personal Belief Exemption for vaccinations should be eliminated?
From Synergy Theater Facebook page
Spontaneous Combustion Featuring Guest Storyteller Case Wiseman:
Lamorinda Music
81 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, February 20th, 2015
8:00pm | $10It’s a comic explosion of outrageous characters and hysterical scenes all based on the real-life stories of a real, live person! Tonight’s special guest storyteller is East Bay musician and actor Case Wiseman!
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
Back in November we learned that Blackhawk Burger would be opening in Blackhawk Plaza next to the little playground in Danville and they have now opened. Check out part of their menu below. They also offer hot dogs, shakes, various fries, coleslaw and more.
