Where’s Waldo? Hiding out in Danville!
July 1st - July 31st 2017
INSTRUCTIONS 1) When you spot Waldo at any one of the businesses listed in this passport, collect a store stamp (or signature). 2) When you’ve collected at least 10 different store stamps/signatures, bring them to Rakestraw Books, your FIND WALDO LOCAL headquarters, to claim an “I Found Waldo” button and a “$1 Off” coupon (limited to first 125 Waldo spotters). 3) If you collect at least 18 of the 24 possible store stamps/signatures, bring your passport to Rakestraw Books to get a button and a coupon PLUS be entered in a drawing for a deluxe set of Waldo books and other great prizes. 4) When you’re at Rakestraw Books, have your picture taken with Waldo. Post the picture to Facebook or Instagram with #WheresWaldoinDanville. 5) Plan to attend the Waldo grand celebration and prize drawing on July 31st at Rakestraw Books! Your name: Your parent’s name, phone number, and email (or yours if you are 18 or older):
Waldo was very hard to find at: Waldo was easy to find at:
Rakestraw Books 3 Railroad Avenue, Danville www.rakestrawbooks.com
Danville’s award-winning independent bookstore features fine books for all ages and a full schedule of author visits. We offer a weekly story time for children every Friday at 9:30 AM. Let us help you discover your next favorite book.
Forward Motion Sports 432 Hartz Avenue, Danville www.forwardmotion.com
Forward Motion is a full-service specialty sports store. When we say “Full-service� we mean that we take the time to ask you questions, find out what you are doing, so we can recommend to you the best equipment for the particular need and or activity that you are participating in. Our expertise starts in footwear. We have specialized in foot and gait analysis for 24 years.
Norm’s Place
365 Hartz Avenue, Danville www.normsgrill.com
Sports bar and restaurant in downtown Danville. Cocktails, craft beer, 25 beer taps, great food, children’s menu.
Cottage Jewel
100 West Prospect Avenue, Danville www.cottagejewel.com
Cottage Jewel is a colorful boutique chock-full of one-ofa-kind antique, vintage and artisan wares from practical to purely fanciful. We’re more an artist’s treasure trove of inspiration than a formal antique boutique. Enjoy combing through the sands of this collector’s paradise!
Christine’s A Complete You 374 Hartz Avenue, Danville www.completesalon.com
At our salon, guests experience custom tailored haircuts, hair color and styles for men and women of all ages. Our stylists are knowledgeable in current trends such as smoothing treatment, balayage and fashion color as well as classic timeless looks.
Heritage Bank of Commerce 387 Diablo Road, Danville
www.heritagebankofcommerce.bank
Founded in 1994, Heritage Bank of Commerce is a premier community business bank in the heart of Silicon Valley—a bank founded by businesspeople, for businesspeople. With our expertise, we can understand the challenges you face and what you need to meet those challenges. And as fellow businesspeople, we care about your success. Over the years, our proven team of professional bankers have put our experience and commitment to work, offering premier, high-touch service and the best solutions for building long-term relationships with our clients.
Danville Chocolates
175 East Prospect Avenue, Danville www.danvillechocolates.com
Danville Chocolates is the specialty chocolate shop for the downtown area. Open seven days a week, we work continuously to create our products, while constantly adding new ideas, ingredients, and combinations of flavors. We enjoy working with our customers to create something special for a wide range of parties and events. Stop by the shop to sample our newest creations, take in the aroma of chocolate and fresh caramel cooking, and be inspired by the ever-changing decor that matches the current season.
The UPS Store of Danville
696 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, Danville www.danville-ca-0318.theupsstorelocal.com
Rely on Danville’s UPS Store for all you shipping, packing, printing, notary, and business service needs. This location also includes private mailboxes. Friendly, fast, and expert customer service is always available!
Sideboard
90 Railroad Avenue, Danville www.itsonthesideboard.com
Sideboard neighborhood kitchen and coffee bar is dedicated to creating handcrafted comfort food taking into account the season and availability of natural, local, organic, and sustainable ingredients whenever possible. All menu items and condiments are house made or sourced from purveyors who share our vision and passion in creating products which we believe to be the best available. Simply prepared, our rustic comfort food comes from the heart. Signature items will be available daily.
Danville Area Chamber of Commerce
117 Town and Country Drive, Danville www.danvilleareachamber.com
“Our mission is to enhance the growth and development of business and the quality of life in our community, by helping to keep our membership informed, connected and prosperous.�
Town of Danville Offices 510 La Gonda Way, Danville www.danville.ca.gov
The Town of Danville, California is dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for its citizens through the delivery of effective and responsive municipal services.
Sweet Street
301 Hartz Avenue, Ste 109, Danville www.sweetstreet.biz
Sweet Street is a fun, interactive candy and gelato store located in the Danville Clock Tower. We feature a variety of nostalgic candy, chocolates, truffles, fudge, gelato, Dippin’ Dots, sour candy, sugar free candy, international candy, bottled sodas, toys and cute little gifts & cards.
County Supervisor Candace Andersen 309 Diablo Road, Danville
www.leadcontracosta.com
Supervisor Candace Andersen was first elected to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on June 5, 2012 and sworn into office on June 26, 2012 to begin serving her first term as the District 2 Supervisor. On June 7, 2016 she was re-elected to her second term after receiving 98.3% of the votes cast. This four year term will expire in January 2021.
East Bay Flower Company
206 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville www.eastbayflowercompany.com
East Bay Flower Company offers beautiful, fresh flower arrangements in Danville, CA. Our expert florists create the perfect floral gifts to suit any special occasion and offer quick and easy floral delivery throughout Danville for your convenience. Need flowers delivered across the country? East Bay Flower Company’s trusted network of florists deliver nationwide! East Bay Flower Company also offers same-day flower delivery services for any last minute gift needs.
Domenico’s Delicatessen
682 Hartz Avenue, Danville www.domenicosdeli.com
Domenico’s philosophy is simple: to seek out the best possible ingredients and make the highest quality sandwiches. This meant hand picking product from top local purveyors. Walk into Domenico’s and you can see the wide assortment of over 40 meats and 30 cheeses to choose from. All the sandwiches are made from fresh bread delivered daily from several Bay Area artisan bakeries. Add to this a variety of unique house made sandwich dressings and you have one of the largest sandwich selections in the Bay Area. Just imagine the possibilities.
Old Towne Danville Bakery & CafĂŠ 105 Town & Country Dr, Ste G, Danville www.danvillebakery.info
Filled with a passion for people, a sweet tooth, and a dream to set an example for her two daughters that you could step out of your comfort zone, Karen Cordeiro took a risk and stepped out with her pastry bag in hand. Nine years later, and a gazillion cakes, cupcakes, fresh baked pastries, and of course, wedding cakes and cookies too, Danville Bakery is a thriving community institution. Come visit us in our lovely new location!
Pete’s Brass Rail & Car Wash 201 Hartz Ave, Danville
www.petesbrassrail.com
Pete’s Brass Rail has been a Danville favorite for almost 30 years. Enjoy burgers, beers on tap, and more in a fun atmosphere the whole family will love. “There is no Brass Rail, there is no Car Wash, and who the hell is Pete?”
Primo’s Pizzeria & Pub 298 Hartz Avenue, Danville www.primosdanville.com
Come on down to Primo’s. We are open and serving up great Pizza, Pasta, Apps, Soups and Salads 7 days a week, weekdays until 9PM, weekends until 11PM. Catch a game at the bar, or have a team party in our spacious dining room. Whatever you want, Primo’s has got it!
Acai-Me Superfoods Café 406 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville www.eatmyacai.com
We serve delicious, nutritionally dense Açaí Bowls, Smoothies and other superfoods gathered from around the planet to power, maintain and heal the human body. We serve the healthiest fast food you’ll ever eat!
Games Unlimited 810 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville
www.gamesunlimitedonline.com
Danville’s favorite game store has not only all the old favorites you love, but also the best new games and toys. And, for kids’ birthday gifts, they are the best place in town! Gift wrapping is always free!
Danville Music
115-E Town & Country Drive, Danville www.danvillemusic.com
We are a full-service music center that offers high-quality, brand name instruments for purchase and rent, supplies and accessories, repair services, as well as private lessons with well-known, established instructors.
Molly’s Pup-Purr-ee 425 Hartz Avenue, Danville www.mollyspup.com
Molly’s Pup-Purr-ee is the perfect place for pampering dogs, cats, and the people who love them! They specialize in well-made gear, accessories, and toys for pets made in the United States and Canada. And, all the pet food is made here in the US and conforms to the highest standard.
J.Mclaughlin
411 Hartz Avenue, Danville www.jmcglaughlin.com
1977 was a banner year for American ingenuity. George Lucas premiered Star Wars, Steven Jobs incorporated Apple, Ted Turner’s boat Courageous swept the America’s Cup and brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin opened their first shop selling classic clothes with current relevance. Their collections, whose sunny palette and cheeky details, include ready to wear and accessories for men and women.
Whim House
485 Hartz Avenue, Danville www.whimhouse.com
We offer a beautiful, well assorted and welcoming retail environment that affords clients a stress free opportunity to shop comfortably at their leisure. Accentuating Savoir Vive (the art of living well), we focus on providing items that will be enjoyed for a lifetime. Our continual procurement of new merchandise keeps our floor exceptionally fresh and on trend.
Handworks of Danville 155A Railroad Ave, Danville
www.handworkshome.com
Welcome to Handworks of Danville, we are celebrating our 24+ years of excellence in offering fine hand made art works, by our over hundred artists and artisan vendors. Most of the items in our store is unique and one of a kind and therefore you will be the only one who have it in the world, so your shopping experience of our Handworks would remain as a lifetime story to tell to your friends and family.
Thanks for Shopping Danville First! 1. You kept dollars in our economy. For every $100 you spend at one our local businesses $52 will stay in our economy. 2. You embraced what makes us unique. You wouldn't want your home to look like everyone else's in the U.S. So why would you want Danville to look that way? 3. You created local jobs. Local businesses are better at creating higher paying jobs for our neighbors. 4. You helped the environment. Buy from local businesses conserves energy in the form of less packaging and less waste. 5. You nurtured community. We know you and you know us. Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains and online retailers. 6. You conserved your tax dollars. Shopping in local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money available to use here in Danville. 7. You created more choice. We pick items we sell based on what you like and want. Local businesses carry a wider array of unique products because we buy for our own individual market. 8. You took advantage of our expertise. Danville business owners are passionate about their products and services. Why not make use of that? 9. You invested in entrepreneurship. It's what the American economy is based on. Nurturing local business creates a strong local economy. 10. You made Danville a destination. The more interesting and unique we are as a community, the more we will attract new neighbors, guests, and visitors. This benefits everyone!
Look for these two logos inspired by Danville, its heritage, and its environment. Each one celebrate elements are distinctly Danville: the lush green landscape and historic environment, the iconic Danville oak tree, and the friendliness of the community.
It’s StoryTime! is every Friday morning at 9:30 AM. We read stories, sing songs, and do different activities. The themes change weekly. It’s StoryTime! is great for toddlers and preschoolers.
3 Railroad Avenue, Danville Rakestrawbooks.com (925) 837-7337
community
independent
Author Visits
SHOP LOCAL
independent
since 1973 weekly Great Recommendations small s t o r y
press t i m e Books for All Ages books lively book groups Bookstore community
Rakestraw Books
SHOP LOCAL
lively book groups independent
Author Visits
Rakestraw Books
weekly story time community
Books for All Ages
lively book groups
Rakestraw Books
since 1973 Rakestraw Books
Gift Certificates independent Author Visits community Bookstore friendly service community
Bookstore Books for All Ages
Rakestraw Books since 1973
friendly service community independent
since Books for All Ages 1973 Author Visits Rakestraw Books
SHOP LOCAL independent SHOP LOCAL
independent
friendly service weekly story time
Rakestraw Books
Great Recommendations
since 1973
SHOP Books for All Ages Bookstore LOCAL
small press books
Bookstore since 1973
Author Visits
Books for All Ages
lively book groups Bookstore
friendly service Rakestraw Books
weekly story time
since 1973
Author Visits independent
books Gift Certificates Rakestraw Books community since 1973 independent lively SHOP
Great Recommendations
Author Visits friendly service
Rakestraw Books
community
friendly small service press
Rakestraw Books community SHOP LOCAL
Gift Certificates
independent
Gift Certificates
Author Visits friendly service Rakestraw Books community weekly story time since 1973 small press books independent
friendly service Author Rakestraw Books Visits
since 1973
friendly service
lively book groups small Bookstore press SHOP books LOCAL
LOCAL
Author Visits
book groups
friendly service
weekly story time
Come to
RAKESTAW BOOKS on July 31st at 5pm for fun games, refreshments, raffle prizes and more!
The famous children’s book character is visiting local businesses July 1st - 31st only. Those who spot him can win prizes, including stickers, book coupons and more. Find Waldo is a great summer vacation activity, and a wonderful way for children to support local businesses and learn about their community. Here’s How it Works: Pick up your “Find Waldo Local in Danville!” passport at Rakestraw Books Get your passport stamped or signed for each Waldo spotted Find 10 Waldos to collect great prizes Find 20 Waldos to collect great prizes and be entered in a raffle drawing Bring your signed passports back to Rakestraw Books to collect prizes
3 Railroad Avenue, Danville Rakestrawbooks.com (925) 837-7337
Where’s Waldo is the creation of Martin Handford, whose entertaining drawings of crowd scenes swept the world in 1987. Since then, the Where’s Waldo books have held a cherished spot on bookstore shelves the world over. There are now over 58 million Waldo books in print worldwide and they’ve been translated into eighteen languages. An entire generation has grown up searching for Waldo and his cast of wandering companions. Illustration copyright © 1987-2017 by Martin Handford