This week I noted that the Terraces of Lafayette information center, a proposed apartment complex in Lafayette at the corner of Pleasant Hill Rd. and Deer Hill Rd. for moderate income families opened and there seems to be some opposing viewpoints as to whether this development fits in with the character of Lafayette. So with that being said, do you support the Terraces of Lafayette development?
Speed Dating at the Library (Horror Edition):
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway Ave, Walnut Creek
Monday, October 21st, 2013
6:30pm – 8:00pm | FreeJust in time for Halloween–share the horror of dating while optimistically searching for your next date. Singles in their 20′s-40′s are invited to the Walnut Creek Library on Monday, October 21st for another round of Literary Speed Dating.
The event is free and aimed at adults in their 20′s through 40′s. Participants are asked to come ready to tell a 5 minute version of their favorite horror story– could be a book or a movie that gives you the willies or a tale of your worst date ever. Each participant will be given a number as their identification upon sign-in on the evening of the event. Each date will last approximately 5 minutes before participants rotate onto the next person.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.
Gents: click HERE to sign up.
Ladies: click HERE to sign up.
1524 Locust St Walnut Creek
Back in March I noted that Inge’s Footwear would be contracting in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. and the new wall is up with separate retail space now available. Will a salon be opening up here or something else?
2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
The pumpkin patch at Shadelands Ranch in Walnut Creek is now open next to the Shadelands Ranch museum on Ygnacio Valley Rd, across and over slightly from the Encina Grande shopping center where Safeway is located. There is quite a lot packed in this small pumpkin patch including a petting zoo, a hay bale playground, painting section and more.
Price list with sizes:
Nicely decorated throughout:
See more photos including the hay bale playground, petting zoo and an old, working popcorn machine after the jump…
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, October 11th – Sunday, November 10th, 2013Great Entertainment for family members of all ages! Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs- Tarzan of the Apes and the smash-hit 1999 Disney animated film, Tarzan tells the story of an orphaned boy who strives for acceptance by the tribe of apes who raise him. When a human expedition enters their jungle territory, Tarzan – now a man – encounters strangers like himself for the first time.
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Back in July I noted that Cafecitos Cafe would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek on Bonanza St. and a sign outside states they’ll be open this Thursday. This cafe will feature South American cuisine. Check out their menu here. Entries include Ecuadorian Mango Ceviche and Patacones & Papas (Deep fried banana and potato chips with dipping sauce). I can’t wait to try this place out!
The Terraces of Lafayette, a proposed apartment complex at the corner of Pleasant Hill Rd. and Deer Hill Rd. for moderate income families has opened an information center in downtown Lafayette at the Clocktower, a few stores down from the women’s clothing boutique Francesca’s Collections.
From their website:
When you think of great Bay Area hometowns, Lafayette is always at the top of this list. Its award-winning schools, sophisticated dining and shopping, BART access, sports programs and recreational opportunities, and small town charm have made it one of the region’s most sought-after addresses. These qualities have also made it an expensive place to live—well beyond the reach of households of moderate incomes. Until now. Come discover how luxury can be affordable at the Terraces of Lafayette.
Terraces of Lafayette is conveniently located close to downtown, public transit (two BART stations and bus route), shopping, schools and public facilities. Access to Hwy 24 and I-680—and all the business centers along these corridors—is excellent.
The apartment complex will include a swimming pool/spa, clubhouse/fitness center, as well as a “sitting area with outdoor fireplace, barbecue and picnic areas”. Preliminary floorplans can be viewed here. They note that there will be both minimum and maximum income requirements, and projected rent for a 1 bedroom (750 sf.) will be $2,142, 2 bedroom (1055 sf.) will be $2,402 and 3 bedroom will go for $2,658 (1290 sf.).
The City of Lafayette maintains a Terraces website which includes a schedule of hearings as well as the latest Environmental Impact Report (EIR) which can be viewed here:
O’Brien Land Company, LLC proposes to build 14 apartment buildings housing of 315 moderate-income apartments at the southwest corner of Deer Hill Road and Pleasant Hill Road. Seven of the buildings would be three-stories, seven would be two-stories. In addition there would be a two-story club house (13,300 sq.ft.), a one-story leasing office (950 sq.ft.) and 569 parking spaces. The residential building area would be 332,395 sq.ft and the project building area would be 410,547 sq.ft. The project would require removal of 92 trees and 500,000 cubic yards of earth movement.
Inside includes detailed models of the apartment complex and surrounding land:
Scale models are positioned throughout the center:
Lafayette Juniors Rummage Sale:
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church
49 Knox Drive, Lafayette
Saturday, November 2nd, 2013
8:00am – 2:00pm | FreeLafayette Juniors 20th Annual Rummage Sale! Saturday, November 2nd, 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 go to First Place for Youth, the Lafayette Library, SEED, STAND!, and Twin Canyon Camp. Visit www.lafayettejuniors.org for more sale information.
1961 Diamond Blvd, Concord
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is planning to open their first Northern California location next month at the Willows Shopping Center where El Torito used to be. Check out their menu here.
From an email:
The restaurant, Lazy Dog’s first location in Northern California, marks a milestone for the family-run restaurant that celebrated its 10th anniversary in August. With its serious bar program and forward-thinking menu that blends comforting classics with globally-inspired fare, the ambitious family-friendly restaurant has become a fixture in the Southern California communities where they were founded. Simms hopes to continue that local community focus in Concord, starting with a pre-opening fundraiser to benefit the Mount Diablo Music Education Foundation during the restaurant’s invite-only preview events.
Local breweries such as Drake’s Brewing Company, 21st Amendment, North Coast, and Anchor Brewing Company will be among the extensive selection of craft beers on tap, and the restaurant will also be working with local vendors like Laura Chanel Goat Cheese in Sonoma County and General Produce, a third generation family-run company in Sacramento.
