Beyond the Creek

State of the City Address at Lesher Center for the Arts on Feb. 9th

January 29, 2013 4:30 pm

From the City of Walnut Creek website:

DESCRIPTION: Learn what’s in store for Walnut Creek in 2013 and beyond at a special “State of the City” presentation at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Bring your questions, as there will be plenty of time for Q&A!

DETAILS! Doors open at 8:30, and there will be coffee, tea and breakfast pastries prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin at 9 a.m. Paid parking is available at the City-owned garage next to the Lesher Center for the Arts (50 cents per hour). The Lesher Center for the Arts is at 1601 Civic Drive.

Just click here for a simple on-online registration form

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Go! Calendars & Toys is Closing in Broadway Plaza

January 29, 2013 11:30 am

Not much surprise as it’s a seasonal store but Go! Calendars & Toys is closing by February 1st in the former Build-A-Bear location in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. It looks like there are some good deals on calendars and toys so drop by to see what’s available before they close up shop (for now).

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Walnut Creek Ice Rink Melts Away…

January 29, 2013 8:30 am

It was fun while it lasted but Walnut Creek on Ice is no more, melted away until next winter. While photographing I saw lighthearted snowball fights spontaneously break out among some onlookers that looked just as fun as the skating done just a few weeks previously.

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Walnut Creek Sued for $15 Million over Police Killing Last December

January 29, 2013 7:00 am

Back in December the Walnut Creek Police reported that one of its officers shot and killed a man in his apartment and now the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that the family of the man shot and killed is suing Walnut Creek for $15 million dollars. According to the article:

“Innocent of any wrongdoing, having only stood up for himself by denying the false allegations of the roommate, Anthony lay dead at age 22, never knowing that it was police officers of his hometown, whose duty it was to protect him, who had invaded his home and shot him to death,” said the suit, which names the city and four unidentified officers.

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AstroBlast Space Exploration on Jan 30th at the Lafayette Library

January 28, 2013 4:30 pm

From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center:

Designed for: Kids (5-11), Middle School (Grades 6-8), Elementary School (Grades K-5)

Blast off for a fantastic exploration of space!

Join us for an exciting evening of space science fun, see a stunning NASA photo exhibit of the solar system, talk with a real live NASA scientist, experiment with hands-on activities with Chabot to Go, fire off rockets you build yourself, use a computer simulation to construct your own planet, and much more. For youth ages K-8th grade.

Underwritten by the Brenner Foundation.

Free.

No reservations necessary.

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Sneak Peak of Canvas and Cabernet

January 28, 2013 11:30 am

Last week I noted that Canvas and Cabernet, the paint and sip studio would be opening over the weekend in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. It turns out that was a bit premature but they are planning for a February 2nd opening. In the meantime I was able to get a sneak preview inside. As you can see from the photo above one wall will be decorated with various art pieces done at the studio. Note that this is just a preview, more work is being done on the interior before it opens next week.

Check out part of the front display:

Check out the pendant lighting from Neiman Marcus as well as the wood stained bar area:

In addition to alcoholic drinks there will be deliveries made from Harvest Market around the corner and another part of the store will have vintage goods for sale. A children’s area will be in a separate section where kids can create their own paintings.

I look forward to checking out how this looks when they open. Canvas and Cabernet is located at 1421 Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek, across the street from the Walnut Creek Yacht Club.

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Pier 1 Imports Moving to Old Golfsmith Location in Walnut Creek

January 28, 2013 8:30 am

Back last February I noted that the tennis and golf shop Golfsmith was moving to Pleasant Hill and now this huge building on Mt. Diablo in Walnut Creek will be home to Pier 1 Imports who are moving down from a block away also on Mt. Diablo Blvd. As you drive around town you may notice people standing around with huge 20-40% off signs in order to get rid of inventory from the other store.

This is a smart move by Pier 1 as I don’t think I ever actually went to their current location. Despite being a stone’s throw away from downtown it seemed really isolated. The new location is huge and should be a lot more visible to downtown shoppers. Any fans of Pier 1? I rarely shop there but when I think of Pier 1 the first word that comes to mind is: wicker.

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Lindsay Wildlife Museum Bird Stroll at Lafayette Library and Learning Center on Jan 26th

January 25, 2013 7:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user fotobydave

From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center:

Use your beginning birding techniques to explore and learn about our local birds. The walk will leave from the library (meet in the front lobby). Bring binoculars or bird guides if you have them. If it is raining cats and dogs, we’ll stay inside to identify our feathered friends and how you can begin your new birding hobby. For families with kids 8+. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Library: Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Location: Amphitheater
Price: $5/child

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Carl’s Jr Closing in Walnut Creek Today

January 25, 2013 11:30 am

Photo by Flickr user daecon

The Contra Costa Times reported that the fast food restaurant Carl’s Jr. will be closing today in Walnut Creek at the Citrus Marketplace shopping center at Oak Grove Road and Citrus Avenue. A Carl’s Jr spokesperson noted, “that lack of a drive-through window, combined with “increasing business costs” and the expiration of the building’s lease, prompted the Carpenteria-based company to close its Walnut Creek store.”

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New Rheem Theatre in Moraga Closes Upstairs Theatres

January 25, 2013 8:30 am

Photo by Flickr user Schaffner

Due to a broken chair lift and ADA laws the 3 upstairs theaters at the New Rheem Theatre in Moraga have closed leaving Moraga with a one screen movie theater. Theater management is looking to the community to help raise the enough funds ($30,000) to replace the lift. They will be hosting an Oscar Party on February 24th to watch the Oscars in style for $100 per ticket. The Lamorinda Theatre Foundation is also accepting donations for the “Rheem Theatre Elevator Lift Fund”

Tax deductible checks can be written to:

Lamorinda Theatre Foundation
350 Park Street
Moraga, CA 94556

So who’s going to donate? Are the Lamorinda Theatres non-profit organizations? I’m confused who the owner is.

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