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Planning Commission unanimously approved a 96-foot, 104-unit tower at 1532 Mt. Diablo Blvd. replacing a downtown parking lot, with 14 units reserved as affordable. The vote resolves the debate this brief flagged last week. | | | The branch closes Sept 9 through May 2027 for HVAC, roof and lighting work. Existing holds must be picked up by Sept 8; use any other Contra Costa County branch meanwhile. | | | Registered nurses picketed 1425 S. Main St. Tuesday, 2:30-4:30pm, one of 22 statewide Kaiser sites in the California Nurses Association's contract fight over safe staffing and AI in patient care. | | 🗓️ Events worth leaving the house for | Friday · Sep 4 | Walnut Creek Aquanuts, "Viva Las Vegas"
Fri–Sun Sept 4–6, doors 7pm, show 8pm @ Clarke Memorial Swim Center, 1750 Heather Dr
Synchronized swimming with lights, props and a 3-D stage, 57th year. | Sunday · Sep 6 | Center REP opens "The Glass Menagerie"
Opens Sun Sept 6 @ Lesher Center, runs through Sept 27
Season opener for the Tennessee Williams classic; call the box office at (925) 943-7469 for curtain time. | Monday · Sep 7 | Labor Day ParKoncert with the Walnut Creek Concert Band
Mon Sept 7, 6–7pm @ Civic Park
Technically a Monday, but it's Labor Day, so we're counting it as part of the long weekend. | Bedford Gallery, "CALeidoscope: Evolving Reflections of California"
Open Wed–Sun, 12–5pm @ Lesher Center, closing soon
70+ artists, Pay What You Can admission. | | 🛍️ Open, closed, worth knowing | Yardbird closes in Downtown Walnut Creek
The outdoor-furniture store at 1406 N. Broadway has shut its doors with no reason given; the online store is still running. | Four new murals brighten Broadway and Main.
ABG Art Group worked with six local artists this summer on new walls downtown, including "Confluence" and "Creek Dwellers" near Zebra Tattoo & Body Piercing at 1419 N. Broadway. | Bacio di Latte gelato still aiming for a September opening
The Italian chain is still targeting this month for its 1500 Mt. Diablo Blvd. shop, no firm date yet. | Lettuce Restaurant remains closed, still no rebuild timeline.
The Locust St. restaurant has stayed shut since the Aug 19 fire; owner Dave Bowie has said he'll rebuild but hasn't set a date. | Salt & Lime is replacing Oyama Sushi on North Main
The modern-Mexican, full-bar concept at 1521 N. Main St. is holding open interviews Tue Sept 8, 1-5pm, a sign an opening is getting close. No date confirmed yet. | | 🏙️ Local news that matters | What's actually on the Nov. 3 ballot.
The senior housing rezoning near BART is Measure U; a separate measure, Measure T, would make the elected City Treasurer an appointed position instead. Vote-by-mail ballots go out Oct 5, registration closes Oct 19. | A new ballot drop box is coming to Shadelands.
Four 24/7 drop boxes open Oct 5: a new one at Shadelands Art Center, 111 N. Wiget Ln. (added while Ygnacio Valley Library is closed), two at City Hall, and one at Grace Presbyterian Church. | | 📌 Mark your calendar | Joybound Around Town on Broadway
Sun Sept 13, 11am–3pm @ Broadway Plaza. 26th annual pet festival: the Paw-rade walk, a best-dressed pet contest, adoptable animals and kids' activities.
+ Add to Google Calendar | Mountain Shadow's 12th Annual Short Film Competition
Sat Sept 19, identical screenings 3:30pm and 7:30pm @ Las Lomas High School Theater. Finalists drawn from 474 submissions, with filmmaker Q&As. Tickets $14, advance purchase recommended.
+ Add to Google Calendar | Walnut Creek Oktoberfest
Fri Sept 25, 5–10pm and Sat Sept 26, noon–9pm @ Civic Park East. Free admission; biergarten, live music and a kids zone. "The Nut" merch is expected back at a booth too.
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