Beyond the Creek

Authors Kelly Corrigan and Katie Hafner to Speak on Mothers and Daughters at Lafayette Library this Sunday

June 2, 2014 4:30 pm

Kelly Corrigan and Katie Hafner – Mother and Daughters:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Sunday, June 8th, 2014
5:00pm – 6:00pm | $25

The LLLCF Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes bestselling authors Kelly Corrigan and Katie Hafner, in conversation on the topic of mothers and daughters.

Corrigan is the New York Times bestselling author of The Middle Place. Her latest, Glitter and Glue, examines the nourishing and sometimes exasperating bond between mothers and daughters.

In her memoir Mother, Daughter, Me, Hafner writes about the challenging and deeply binding relationship between mothers and daughters.

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Sweet Ride of the Day

June 2, 2014 11:30 am

Spotted at the corner of Wells Fargo in downtown Walnut Creek, I bet this Corvette Sting Ray is one sweet ride… Anyone know the year?

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The Spotted Cow Vintage Store Opening June 6th in Walnut Creek

June 2, 2014 8:30 am

2631 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

A new vintage store called The Spotted Cow featuring goods from local artisans and antique dealers as well as American Paint Company paint will be opening this Friday, June 6th.

From their Facebook page:

Talented local artists and antique dealers will have space in the new 2400 square foot space, and we will also feature the work of other Bay Area artisans and craftspeople. In addition, we will carry chalk/clay/mineral based American Paint Company products. If you are interested in being a vendor at The Spotted Cow, please visit our website at www.spottedcowvintage.com and click “Become a Vendor” for more information.

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DogFest Walk ‘n Roll in Danville Tomorrow

May 30, 2014 4:45 pm

Photo by Flickr user alexbalan

DogFest Walk ‘n Roll:

Oak Hill Park
3005 Stone Valley Rd, Danville
Saturday, May 31st, 2014
9:00am – 12:00pm | $5 (for breakfast)

Grab a leash and be part of Canine Companions DogFest Walk ‘n Roll East Bay! It’s a community event that supports the mission of Canine Companions for Independence. Register to walk as an individual or put together a team of friends, family members and coworkers. Then fundraise to earn a cool DogFest prize. If you raise $100, you’ll get a DogFest bandana to sport at DogFest. Then come to DogFest for a tail-waggin’ good time!

The event will be held at Oak Hill Park in Danville, CA and features a $5 pancake breakfast sponsored by the Livermore Lions Club, emcee Dan Ashley and his band PUSH, vendor booths, kids’ corner, canine agility, canine obedience demonstrations, and canine freestyle and tricks’ course.

9:00-10:30am – Pancake Breakfast
9:00-10:00am – Registration
9:00am-12:00pm – DogFest Booths
10:00am – Opening Ceremony
10:15am – Walk Begins!
10:45am – Auction and Fund a Need
11:00am – Agility Demonstration
11:15am – Contests
11:30am – Police Dog Demonstration

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medleno COFFEE Opens in Danville

May 30, 2014 11:30 am

480 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville

A new coffee shop called medleno COFFEE, featuring Turkish coffee, other specialty brews, pastries and crepes (available soon) has opened in Danville.

From their Facebook page:

We provide a range of gourmet coffee products to coffee aficionados and casual coffee drinkers alike. We are a healthy alternative to fast food and fast coffee establishments.

OUR SIGNATURE* COFFEES:
Turkish (aka Greek, aka Arabic, aka Armenian) — brewed in ibrik, 15 min.
Iced Turkish.
Iced Connoisseur.
Premium bean option (currently Panama Esmeralda Gesha)

Check out their (temporary) menu below:

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The Bloom Space Reopens in Danville

May 30, 2014 8:30 am

444 Hartz Ave, Danville

Last month I noted that the vintage collective and DIY workshop The Bloom Space would be relocating from Lafayette to downtown Danville and they reopened this month on Hartz Ave.

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Bench of the Day

May 29, 2014 11:30 am

Spotted at the Ygnacio Center in Walnut Creek.

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Last week I featured one of the kitchens from the 15th annual Lafayette Juniors Kitchen tour and here is one more “kitchen of the day”. You can see more photos from the tour on the Lafayette Juniors Facebook page here.

This house was originally a horse ranch and the farmhouse setting was preserved for the remodel. From the tour description:

The farmhouse home is a sight to be seen. The refurbished vintage oven and stovetop lend a unique charm to the house. The kitchen prides an untraditional remodel of tiled counter tops and an alder wood island. Checker style kitchen floors add charm, balance and warmth to the house. The homeowners love to reuse materials and products: There is even a small old bathtub that is used as a flowerbed in the serene backyard.

The scene pictured below in the open area next to the kitchen is one of my favorites. Perfectly in keeping with the farmhouse style!

More photos including a solar powered chicken coop after the jump…

Gate at side entrance:

Refurbished oven:

Solar powered chicken coop:

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California Coast Ball Jointed Doll Convention on June 7th in Orinda

May 28, 2014 5:00 pm

California Coast Ball Jointed Doll Convention:

Orinda Community Center
28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA
Saturday, June 7th, 2014
10:15am | $10 (kids under 12 free)

CCBJD 2014 ,June 7th,2014! Welcome BJD lovers ! Be sure to come enjoy our “Sweet Social Event”Happening Saturday! Munch on Cupcakes,sweets & snacks while relaxing* meeting new people* included in admission only —–>$10 or 15$ at DOOR .

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Smitten Ice Cream Opens in Lafayette

May 28, 2014 11:30 am

3545 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Smitten Ice Cream opened last week in downtown Lafayette in La Fiesta Square and I dropped by to see (and eat) ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. Wow, I’ve been to plenty of ice cream parlors but never witnessed ice cream being made like this! Check out their menu here. Since their ice cream is made to order they don’t offer samples and their selection is fairly limited. The Lafayette location currently offers four flavors: Tcho 60.5% chocolate, salted caramel, fresh mint chip and strawberry white balsamic (see menu below). In addition to handmade waffle cones they also offer sundaes and various toppings and sauces such as pistachio brittle and malt caramel.

One note, the smallest size listed on their menu is a “small” which is actually two scoops of ice cream. They also have a “munchkin” size which is one scoop for $3.50.

Menu:

Plenty more photos after the jump…

Tcho 60.5% chocolate with waffle cone:

Strawberry white balsamic made on-demand:

Homemade waffle cones:

Not your typical ice cream warning:

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