1601 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
All American Signs has closed their Walnut Creek location along with that giant fish tank in their window on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek. Their Dublin location is still open. Check out their website here.
Rheem Theatre
350 Park St, Moraga
Saturday, July 13th, 2013
11:00am – 3:00pm | $5 (for movie)The Moraga Police Officers Association is presenting a fun kids day on Saturday, July 13th at the New Rheem Theatre with a movie showing of Despicable Me on the big screen, and a festival of fun activities, face painting, balloons, lots of snacks and much more!
The 2010 animated hit movie with character voices by Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, and Julie Andrews starts at 11:00 am at a special price of only $5.00. The festival will start soon after at 12:00 noon til 3:00 pm.
Lafayette Reservoir
I remember scrambling for change too many times while parking at the Lafayette Reservoir over the years so it’s nice to see a new lot and meters that accept credit cards. The metered spots run $1.50 per hour, max 2 hours and there is also separate parking for those with annual passes. That being said I now park on Mt. Diablo Blvd. for free and just walk or run up as it’s so close by.
Moraga Way, Orinda
In May of last year I noted that “The Old Yellow House” was getting remodeled and it’s progressing nicely as you can see in the photo above. It’s located on Moraga Way so plenty of people see this house every day driving through Orinda. According to the developer’s Facebook page they will be back to finish this house sometime this summer. I look forward to seeing this when it’s completed.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 20th, 2013
11:00am – 12:00pm | FreeJoin us this summer for a guided walking tour of Walnut Creek’s prime public art works located around downtown. Tours start at 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month. The 60-minute, docent-led walking tours depart from the front of the Lesher Center. Admission is $5 and includes a free pass to the Bedford Gallery.
We’re excited that artist Seyed Alavi will be joining the tour on Saturday, July 20 on the new Tour Route #4, focusing on Downtown Main Street and the Library. Seyed will speak about his piece Fountainhead on Main St. by Mechanics Bank.
RSVP to 925/295-1423 and drop-ins are always welcome.
The Barbacoa outdoor lounge area at Orinda Theatre Square looks great. In addition to the fire pit there are tables shaded by huge umbrellas to the right.
1345 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Back last January I posted about the Diablo Actors’ Ensemble Theatre in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. next to Peet’s and I just noticed that it has closed. It turns out that it closed in May according to the Contra Costa Times:
The jewel box of a theater, home to Diablo Actors’ Ensemble for the past five years and Lois Grandi’s Playhouse West for 13 years before that, will close at the end of May. The property at 1345 Locust St. has been sold, and the new owner envisions a restaurant where the theater, the Paint Palette and The Bead Store currently reside.
The Fundamentals – Motown dance band:
Moraga Commons Park
1149 Moraga Rd
Thursday, July 11th, 2013
6:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeYou are invited to join your neighbors on Thursday evenings at the Moraga Commons Park for a relaxing free concert in the park. Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs to the grassy hillside in front of the band shell. Enjoy the music while your children enjoy the park. The volunteers of the Moraga Park and Recreation Foundation will even cook dinner for you with the Snack Bar opening at 6:00 pm.
Concerts start at 6:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm
1510 Geary Road, Walnut Creek
From the Walnut Creek Police Department:
On 07/08/13 at approximately 2304 hrs., an employee was robbed by the above described suspect in the parking lot of 1510 Geary Rd. The suspect approached the victim in the parking lot and demanded money. The suspect was armed with a knife. After receiving the money, the suspect fled on foot. A police K9 immediately began a track for the suspect, but did not locate anyone.
No one was injured during the robbery and the investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.
Suspect(s): White male adult, early 20’s, approx. 5’10”, thin build with a sunken in face, short hair and pale skin. Suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and tan soled shoes. Armed with a knife.
