Beyond the Creek

Blackhawk Automotive Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
Saturday, February 7th, 2015
10:30am – 12:00pm

Brett Lunger studied political science at Princeton University before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1967. He served as a lieutenant in a select US Marine regiment for more than a year in Vietnam, and on his return he taught at the Marine Officers Basic School in Quantico, Virginia.

Despite coming from a very privileged background, one of the heirs of the Du Pont family fortune, he ventured into the world of big-time motor racing with a limited budget and no family support.

He began racing in 1965 with a Corvette while at Princeton, later graduating to Can-Am. Returning to the track in 1971 after leaving the Marine Corps, he took part in the L&M Formula 5000 Series in US racing alongside David Hobbs, and later joining Dan Gurney’s AAR team.

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My Thai Cuisine Opens in Pleasant Hill

February 4, 2015 11:30 am

1600 Contra Costa Pleasant Hill

A new restaurant called My Thai Cuisine opened a few months ago where 3 Thai used to be in Pleasant Hill. Check out their lunch menu here and dinner menu here.

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When Lane A is Full…

February 4, 2015 8:30 am

Use Lane B? This may one of the most confusing parking signs I have ever seen. This parking lot is located next to the Lafayette library and if this were a parking sign it would be baffling but it’s actually a shopping sign for the little take-out espresso stand in the middle of the parking lot. Makes more sense now…

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C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce Playing at Lesher Center Feb. 6th and Feb. 7th

February 3, 2015 4:30 pm

C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce:

Lesher Center for the ARts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, February 6th and Saturday, February 7th, 2015

From the producers of the stage hit, THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS comes the highly anticipated theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce. In this dantesque celestial journey, lost souls take a bus ride to Heaven. Will they choose to stay? Or will they return to a life divorced from it? This is C. S. Lewis at his imaginative best!

Run Time: 90 minutes, no intermission.

Performance includes after-show talkback about the play with Max McLean.

The performance is appropriate for ages 13 and up; children under 4 will not be admitted into the theatre.

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Lift Lounge & Grill Closes in Walnut Creek

February 3, 2015 11:30 am

1321 Locust St, Walnut Creek

According to Diablo Dish Lift Lounge & Grill closed over the weekend in downtown Walnut Creek. A new restaurant/coffee bar is planned for this space called CoffeeShop and will feature local Bay Area coffee roasters and offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay tuned…

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Bike of the Day (Fat Tire Edition)

February 3, 2015 8:30 am

Spotted outside California Peddler in downtown Danville, look at the tires on this bike! This is the second place I’ve seen this so I guess this is becoming popular?

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Walnut Creek Wednesdays on Feb. 4th with R & B Band and Food Trucks

February 2, 2015 4:30 pm

Walnut Creek Wednesdays:

Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, February 4th, 2015
5:00pm – 8:00pm | Free

Join us February 4th between 5pm & 8pm, and enjoy the sounds of “The Last Minute Band“, while you choose delicious bites from the following food trucks:
Canasta Kitchen
Ceviche & Co.
Tonli Dumpling
Find your way through the Astro Bontanical forest!
(Astro Botanicals are giant inflatable decorations shaped like magical flowers)

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McDonald’s Closes in Downtown Walnut Creek

February 2, 2015 11:30 am

1380 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that McDonald’s has closed in downtown Walnut Creek. This is not surprising as an apartment complex has been planned for this spot. All signage has been stripped clean which makes for a cool looking sign below. A sign in the door notes that Lafayette, Pleasant Hill and Concord locations are still open.

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Prestige Autohaus Reopens on Central Rd. in Walnut Creek

February 2, 2015 8:30 am

1400 Central Rd, Walnut Creek

Back in August I noted that the luxury car dealership Prestige Autohaus had closed on N. Main St. in Walnut Creek and a reader commented that they have reopened at the corner of Central Rd. and Crokaerts St. next to the Dirito Brothers Volkswagen dealership.

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Discover LOVE IN THE STACKS! Literary Speed Dating at Walnut Creek Library on Feb. 2nd

January 30, 2015 4:30 pm

Discover LOVE IN THE STACKS! Literary Speed Dating:

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Monday, February 2nd, 2015
6:30pm | Free

Cupid’s coming to town and he’s reserved the Oak View Room for more dating fun at the library! Just in time for Valentine’s Day—share your interests and love of reading while optimistically searching for your next date. Singles in their 20’s-30’s are invited to the Walnut Creek Library on Monday, February 2nd for another round of Literary Speed Dating.

The event is free and aimed at adults in their 20’s through 30’s. Participants are asked to bring a book they loved, hated, or just recently read, for an ice-breaker. Each participant will be given a number as their identification upon sign-in on the evening of the event. Each date will last just a few minutes before participants rotate to the next person. Who knows? Your next BEST date could be waiting for you!

Participants are asked not to give out their name or contact information during the course of the evening. Matches will be contacted within 5 days after the event. Light refreshments will be served. Due to space limitations, pre-registration is required. Register online at WCLibrary.org/event/love-in-the-stacks/ or by calling 925-977-3340.

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