Beyond the Creek

Twilight Parade in Downtown Walnut Creek on Sept. 13th

September 12, 2014 4:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user Mark

Downtown Walnut Creek
Main Street from Mt. Diablo Boulevard to Civic Drive
Saturday, September 13th, 2014
6:00pm

While past parades have featured marching bands and floats aplenty on the ground, this year’s parade is adding a new dimension – the air above the parade.

A Vietnam era Huey gunship helicopter will fly over the crowd as part of an Honor Detail provided by VFW AMVTS Post 29 and VFW Post 1351.
And three helicopters from the California Highway Patrol, Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office and Oakland Police will fly in unison toward the end of the parade.

Other highlights include miniature horses, Star Wars characters, Rosie the Riveter and marching bands from six area high schools.

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Tree of the Day

September 12, 2014 11:30 am

This Bicentennial Liberty Tree was spotted in Lafayette and was dedicated in 1974. It’s huge now! Does anyone know what street it’s located?

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Friday Question of the Day – Favorite Gym?

September 12, 2014 8:30 am

I’ve been a member of various gyms, 24 Hour Fitness, Crossfit and others and now I’ve taken the simple route and just run on my own. The indoor cycling gym Cycle Scape Fitness is opening this month in downtown Walnut Creek which sounds intriguing. What is your favorite gym and why? What’s the most important part of a gym?

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Company Playing at Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette Sept. 13th – Oct. 11th

September 11, 2014 4:30 pm

Company:

Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Saturday, September 13th, 2014 – Saturday, October 11th, 2014

Winner of seven Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards, Company focuses on Robert, a confirmed bachelor celebrating his 35th birthday, surrounded by friends showing him the pros (and cons) of married life. With such songs as “Barcelona”, “Side By Side By Side” and “Marry Me A Little”, this trailblazing musical is the first taste of our upcoming season.

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Danville Hotel Project Opening Spring 2015 in Danville

September 11, 2014 11:30 am

Last September we learned about the impending demolition of the old Danville Hotel in downtown Danville and the redevelopment is progressing with an estimated completion date of spring, 2015. Check out updates to the redevelopment here.

From the project page:

Redevelopment of the Danville Hotel site includes the construction of approximately 37,500 square feet of new residential, retail and restaurant space. The residential portion of the project will consist of 16 for-sale second story residential units, ranging in size from 919 square feet to 1,440 square feet. The site is bordered by Hartz Avenue, Prospect Avenue, Railroad Avenue and Short Street. The historic hotel and McCauley house will be retained and restored.

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Lemonade Boutique Closes in Walnut Creek

September 11, 2014 8:30 am

1867 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek

The children’s consignment store Lemonade Boutique has recently closed in Ygnacio Plaza next to Sports Basement in Walnut Creek.

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Spare the Air Alert in Effect Today

September 11, 2014 7:30 am

Spare the Air alert in effect today, September 11th:

During the summer months when ground-level ozone, or “smog,” becomes a pollution problem, the Air District issues Spare the Air Alerts for days on which air quality is forecast to be unhealthy.

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Lafayette Juniors 21st Annual Rummage Sale on Oct. 4th in Lafayette

September 10, 2014 4:30 pm

Lafayette Juniors 21st Annual Rummage Sale:

Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church
49 Knox Dr, Lafayette
Saturday, October 4th, 2014
8:00am – 2:00pm | $3

Lafayette Juniors 21^st Annual Rummage Sale! Saturday, October 4^th, 8 am – 2 pm. Special early bird entrance fee $3 per adult from 7 am – 8 am. Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive in Lafayette. Pre-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. Visit www.lafayettejuniors.org for more sale information.

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Free Charm Alert – Get a Free Orinda Charm at ECHO Grove in Sept. with Secret Phrase

September 10, 2014 2:00 pm

2 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda

From ECHO Grove:

ECHO Grove, Orinda’s newest and most unique gift shop located in Orinda Theatre Square, has announced an exciting Fall Promotion that reflects the store’s appreciation for the warm welcome extended by the town of Orinda. Starting September 1st a free handmade charm. These charms are custom designed and handmade exclusively for ECHO Grove by one of their favorite makers. They can be attached to backpacks, keychains, charm bracelets, or wine glasses. The charms will not be available for purchase, so the only way to get them is to say the secret phrase. September’s secret phrase is “Orinda-lightful”.

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Car of the Day

September 10, 2014 11:30 am

This white Ferrari convertible was spotted in downtown Walnut Creek in an appropriate parking spot I must say. 🙂

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