An assistant coach of the girls junior varsity water polo team at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek has been arrested for various sex crimes with a minor that took place in Walnut Creek according to this article in the San Francisco Chronicle.
From the article:
Christopher Yang, 27, of Walnut Creek, an assistant coach on the junior varsity girls water polo team at Northgate High School, is free on bail after being arrested last week by Contra Costa County sheriff’s investigators.
Magical History Downtown Walking Tour:
Liberty Bell Plaza
Broadway and Mount Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 11th, 2013
9:00am – 10:30am | FreeThe Walnut Creek Historical Society will lead a walking tour of downtown Walnut Creek as part of the Second Saturday Spotlight series in May. Learn about the days when Walnut Creek was known as “the Corners,” and find out which buildings still standing today have their roots deep in the past. The 90-minute program begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11. For details and registration, visit the Second Saturday Spotlight webpage.
The program begins promptly at 9 a.m. promptly at Liberty Bell Plaza, corner of Broadway and Mount Diablo Boulevard, and will conclude by 10:30 a.m. at City Hall, 1666. N. Main Street. Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. Bring water.
Total distance is about 3/4 of a mile, with stops along the way.
BONUS! The Historical Society will loan each participant a Downtown History Tour guidebook. The guidebook is available for purchase that day for $5 (cash only, exact change, please).
The cafe on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek originally known as Saxby’s Coffee changed their name a while ago to Sax Coffee and as of a couple of weeks ago is now known as Cilantro Cafe. Focusing on fresh, tasty and healthy meals they also offer coffee (not Saxby’s), smoothies and pastries. Check out their sandwich menu below.
The interior:
Cilantro Cafe sandwich menu:
Cilantro Cafe is located at 1632 N. Main St. next to Main Street Postal & Business Center in Walnut Creek.
Some may remember my problem procuring Orbit bubblegum at the Walnut Creek Target. After months and months of Target not stocking Orbit bubblegum flavor I gave up and switched to Trident bubblegum. Since Trident also contains Xylitol which may be good for your teeth I decided to switch permanently to Trident even after Orbit bubblegum finally made its appearance at the Walnut Creek Target. Well, sure enough given my luck, this past weekend they were out of Trident bubblegum flavor! Take a look at the above photo. They stock every flavor under the sun plus Orbit bubblegum but no Trident bubblegum. Is this some kind of joke someone is playing on me?
P.S. I got the Cinammon flavor but it’s burning my mouth. I may need to give up my gum habit for good.
Back in February I noted that the gift shop Wish opened in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. but due to Davidson & Licht planning on opening a new Jewelry store in this location (Vanessa’s Bistro also moved) Wish has moved to 2333 Boulevard Circle in Walnut Creek next to Kepler’s Golf Repair and a few stores away from Florali. According to the owner, the new location “was an old house that we are renovating. It will have lots of room to expand and also has some patio areas so we can carry outdoor and garden furnishings and accessories. Also very easy free parking which will be a welcome change”.
To celebrate the opening of the new store they are offering a one-time 20% off coupon which expires at the end of May. Click here to print out the coupon and a map. Check out their Facebook page here.
Stargazing & Ice Cream Social:
Fernandez Ranch
1081 Christie Road, Martinez
Saturday, May 4th, 2013
6:00pm – 9:30pm | FreeJoin us for an ice cream social and an evening of stargazing. The Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society will have telescopes to view Saturn, Jupiter, the Moon, and galaxies from millions of light years away. You will also have a chance to explore Fernandez Ranch…and did we mention ice cream!
Refreshments provided. Dress warmly, and bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Participate in the evening walk or stargazing, or both.
6:00 – 7:00 pm: Evening walk on Fernandez Ranch
7:00 – 9:30 pm: Ice cream social & stargazingor more info & to sign up: outreach@muirheritagelandtrust.org
Back in March I noted that the restaurant Rustic Tavern would be opening in downtown Lafayette in April and today is their opening day according to a sign in front. I can’t wait to try this place out. Check out this Lamorinda Weekly article about Rustic Tavern here. They even have their own parking lot next door which is convenient.
Last week I noted that Pier 1 Imports was moving to a new, larger location (a block away from their old location) on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. The new location is close to 8,000 square feet and offers a new store concept.
From a press release:
The new store design is a natural evolution of the Pier 1 Imports experience that utilizes a new interior finish-out, including natural-colored floor tiles, rustic ceiling elements, enhanced store lighting and lit shelving units lining the walls, all of which help customers visualize the end-use of the products within their own home. The new look is complemented by the use of “open stock” merchandising, designed to enhance the shopping environment by giving customers the opportunity to see, feel and interact with the product. The exterior design features bamboo window awnings and a signature bamboo door with rustic metal door handles that will mark the entrance to Pier 1 Imports’ unique shopping experience.
Check out the inside as you enter:
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Harps Etc.
1601 N. Main St. Suite 106, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
8:00pm | $35Paraguayan Jazz Harp & Violin
Carlos Reyes was declared a child prodigy in Paraguay at the age of five. He made his debut on the harp with the Oakland Youth Symphony at age 14. Since then he has performed internationally and headlined with stars including Chuck Mangione, Bill Evans and Willie Nelson.
