I noticed these signs around Walnut Creek “celebrating 100 years” aka the Walnut Creek Centennial. I think they look great but the back side is empty so when you’re leaving Walnut Creek going onto Highway 24 you’re greeted with a giant empty purple sign. I think a message on the back would have been a nice touch. Something like, “thanks for stopping by” or “you’re leaving Walnut Creek”. Any other suggestions for a backside message?
1552 Locust St, Wanut Creek
Last month I noted that Locust Street Deli & Cafe would be closing in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now closed. I wonder how soon the replacement Japanese restaurant will take before it opens in this location…
Last May I noted that the Moraga School District settled a sex abuse lawsuit for $2.85 million and now 2 more sex abuse lawsuits have been settled for $14 million. More details in the Contra Costa Times article here. The article notes that it’s “the nation’s largest molestation settlement per student.”
From the Moraga School District statement:
Two lawsuits against the Moraga School District alleging that sexual abuse of students in the 1990s could have been prevented have been settled. The settlements were reached following discussions between the district’s insurer and attorneys for the two victims. The district did not determine the amount of the settlement payment, which will be made by the insurer and will not impact the district’s general fund.
Under the terms of the agreement, the district’s insurer will pay each of the two women $7 million for the suffering they and their families experienced as a result of the abuse. In exchange, the women have agreed to drop their lawsuits and release all claims against the district and its former staff.
2631 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Earlier this month I noted that a new vintage antiques and collectibles store called The Spotted Cow would be opening in Walnut Creek and they have now opened and are having a grand opening celebration this Sunday, June 22nd. Check out their website here. (Above photo courtesy The Spotted Cow).
From an email:
You’re invited to join us this Sunday, June 22 from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm to shop for a cause as we celebrate our Grand Opening. We’ll have food, live music, product demonstrations, giveaways, and of course, great shopping. Come check out our new showroom, get to know our incredible vendors, and enter to win free workshops, products, and more. There will also be gifts with purchase.
Best of all, a portion of the entire day’s proceeds will be donated to Arts Access, a program of the Diablo Regional Arts Association that annually brings 6000+ underserved students in Contra Costa County to experience high-quality live performances and visual arts exhibits at the Lesher Center for the Arts.
2230 Oak Grove Rd. Walnut Creek
Yesterday I noted that a new dessert shop called Ice Monster is planning to open in the Nob Hill Shopping Center in Walnut Creek and I have some more information from the owner on what will be offered and a planned opening day of July 1st. The main offering will be shaved ice which is very exciting. I love snow cones so I’m sure I’m going to love this. Just in time for summer!
Email from the owner:
We are selling many kinds of desserts such as: ice cream, Belgian waffles, crepes, ice cream bread house (special), and shaved snow. Shave snow is our main product and it’s a new dessert that has been trending, but there are none in Walnut Creek. We are making flavored blocks of ice and we have a machine that will shave the block of ice into thin layers that drops down into a bowl. The layers become a snowy texture and we add toppings on it such as: condensed milk, fresh fruits, etc. It is much more healthier compared to ice cream and has a unique smooth texture. We are also selling many kinds of beverages such as: milk shakes, smoothies, and milk tea.
141 North Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago I noted how the Paragon Apartments project was approved by Walnut Creek and progress is coming along nicely at the corner of CIvic Dr. and Ygnacio Valley Rd. Now this apartment complex has been renamed BRIO, and 300 market-rate one and two bedroom apartments will be available. Check out the complete home features and community amenities at the developer website here.
BRIO Rendering:
Artist Talk with Laura VanDuren and Carol Aust:
Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery
3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, June 21st, 2014
7:00pm | FreeArtist talk and Open floor Spoken Word. The art exhibit, Belonging, features interactive sculpture by Laura VanDuren and paintings by Carol Aust.
This is your invitation to tell a story. Share your ease or struggle. What observations have you made throughout a lifetime of moving, replanting yourself, starting over in a job or whatever you may have experienced that relates to belonging and identity? Informal open floor.
Artist talk @ 7pm Spoken word 9pm.
2230 Oak Grove Rd. Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word about a cold desserts place called Ice Monster opening up in Citrus Marketplace on Oak Grove Rd. next to the recently opened Mexican restaurant Taqueria el Molino. Based on signs in the windows they’ll be offering bubble milk tea and “flavored snow ice cream”. Not sure whether that’ll include shaved ice but that would great if it does. Stay tuned…
1357 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month I noted that The Beauty Source was opening in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St, and they have now opened.
Fast Times 80s Dance Party Band:
Blu 42
1251 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek
Friday, June 13th, 2014
9:00pm – 1:30am | $10