From the Moraga PD:
The 12-yr.-old female runaway reported earlier today has returned home in good health. The Moraga Police Department thanks the community for its outpouring of support, and is pleased at the outcome.
From the Moraga PD:
The 12-yr.-old female runaway reported earlier today has returned home in good health. The Moraga Police Department thanks the community for its outpouring of support, and is pleased at the outcome.
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway Ave., Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 19th, 2013
7:30pm – 9:30pm | $45A Fun Fundraiser Event! The evening begins as the trend-setting library is featuring a special jazz event, complete with live radio broadcast by Jazz Singer Duchess Ellington. Suddenly the music stops and the Duchess is found dead! There are lots of celebrity suspects* but… WHODUNNIT?
Doors open at 7:00 pm, the Mystery begins promptly at 7:30 pm.
Cost: $45 per person, includes wine and desserts
Purchase tickets online HERE by October 14.
Celebrity Suspects:
News Anchor Dan Ashley * Former Mayor Sue Rainey * Mechanics Bank VP Tony Kallingal
Actress Kerri Shawn * Center REP Director Michael Butler * Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
DRAA President Scott MacCormac * Community Volunteer Kim Brown
Diablo Magazine Publisher Barney Fonzi * Contra Costa Times Manager Deborah Nordstrom
From the Moraga School District:
LINDA JOANNA SERGOTT
Missing From: Moraga, CA
Date Missing: 10-17-13
Date of Birth: 9-14-01
Age: 12 YEARS
Sex: Female
Height: 5 Feet
Weight: 90 Pounds
Build: Thin
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Straight long blonde, parted in the middle)
Race: Caucasian
Complexion: Fair
Clothing: She was carrying a Yellow and grey backpack, green sleeping bag. She was wearing jeans and dark grey athletic shoes. She has braces)CIRCUMSTANCES
(She was last seen on Corliss Drive at 9:00PM On 10-16-13. Parents realized she was missing at 6:00AM 10-17-13).
Two Lafayette restaurants, Artisan Bistro and Chevalier have been selected as part of the 2013 Michelin Bib Gourmand list of Bay Area restaurants that, “denotes good cuisine at a reasonable price”. The complete list can be found here. Why is Walnut Creek always snubbed? Are there no restaurants that fit this criteria or is Walnut Creek not considered the Bay Area?
From their website:
Defined as “Inspectors’ Favorites for Good Value,” Bib Gourmand restaurants offer two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less (tax and gratuity not included), and are often of most value to a city’s residents, who regularly dine in neighborhood restaurants.
(h/t Inside Scoop SF)
The Walking Company is closing in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek next Saturday, October 26th. According to an employee I spoke with there are no plans to relocate in Broadway Plaza while that area undergoes renovation.
Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Dr. Walnut Creek
Sunday, November 3rd, 2013
11:00am – 5:00pm | FreeOn November 3, 2013 the Bedford Gallery will host its Sixth Annual Bg Craft Fest, a celebration of handmade gifts. Featuring everything from jewelry to home goods, this curated festival brings together the best of Bay Area crafters and artists. Held inside the gallery, this event is a twofer; visitors can shop the Craft Fest and see art – all free.
The Bg Craft Fest is the perfect opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping. Visitors can find one of a kind gifts for everyone on their list at this popular event. Craft Fest regulars including Shimmer Jewels, MODify/d, and Multiflasking are back and plenty of new surprises have been added too.
This year features an expanded selection of food vendors; Mollie Rose Baking Company is new this year with vegan baked goods, candies, chocolates, and jams. Sprouted Minds, started by Cal senior Michael Assayag, will offer food bars made from organic, raw, and sprouted ingredients. If you’re looking for snacks to share with family and friends, check out PopMomaPop’s line of hand-shaken kettle corn and heirloom kernels.
Saturdays from 11am – 3pm the Off the Grid mobile food market comes to the parking lot of the Willows Shopping Center in Concord where 10 food trucks are stationed offering various cuisines with live music playing in the background. As you can see in the photo below, a KoJa Kitchen food truck which has been featured on the Food Network was extremely popular. Get in line early though as it fills up quickly. As I took this photo a really long line wrapped behind me for KoJa. Anyone been here? Besides KoJa Kitchen what other food trucks do you like?
Back in March I noted that a new dry cleaners was coming to the Lafayette Shopping Center a few stores down from Trader Joe’s and they (Green Cleaners) have now closed.
Photo from Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Not-So-Scary Animals for Halloween:
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 26th, 27th & Wednesday, October 30th, 31st, 2013
12:00pm – 4:00pm | $8.50What: As part of the ten-day Bay Area Science Festival Lindsay Wildlife Museum presents ‘Not-So-Scary Animals for Halloween,’ four days of fall fun featuring some of the world’s most frightening creatures – bats, owls, spiders, snakes, vultures and more – in a not-so-scary way. Each family friendly presentation includes meeting live animal ambassadors, learning about their special adaptations, and talking with their keepers.
Lindsay Wildlife Museum is the first-ever Bay Area Science Festival partner in Contra Costa County.
This collaborative public education initiative brings together leading academic, scientific, corporate, and non-profit institutions to showcase the region as an international leader in innovation. Based on similar festivals throughout the world, the 50+ festival events are expected to attract over 50,000 active participants, many of whom traditionally do not have access to quality scientific resources.
- While You Were Sleeping – Meet live nocturnal animals and learn why they stay up all night and how they find their way in the dark.
- Creepy Crawlies – Get up close to spiders, cockroaches and snakes and learn how these ‘creepy’ animals help the environment.
- Animal Myths – Are bats blind? Can a toad give you warts? Are all snakes poisonous?
Where: Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek, adjacent to Larkey Park.
When: October 26 & 27, October 30 & 31, 12-4pm.
For more information: Please call 925-627-2913 or visit www.wildlife-museum.org.
100 Crescent Dr, Pleasant Hill
Back in July I noted that The Melt truck was spotted in downtown Lafayette and now according to Diablo Dish The Melt may be coming to Pleasant Hill to Crescent Dr, right next to Zachary’s Pizza and across from the Cinemark movie theater. According to the latest city council agenda The Melt is requesting a total of 31 outdoor seats. Check out The Melt’s menu here.
From their website:
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, THE MELT is simply “Grilled Cheese Happiness.” Currently operating 15+ locations throughout California, this fast casual eatery combines chef inspired, all natural, wholesome food with innovative online ordering technology in an eco friendly environment. The growth of THE MELT is fueled by a solid management team led by Flip Video founder Jonathan Kaplan and a top-tier board of directors including Ron Johnson, former head of retail operations at Apple; Mike Moritz and Bruce Dunlevie, two prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalists; and Michael Mina, a James Beard award winning chef and restaurateur. Visit melt.com for more information.