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Do a little dance on the catwalk

Photos by Melania Mahoney It’s harvest and with harvest comes Fashion in the Vineyards, the Boys & Girls Clubs’ annual runway show and fundraiser. Once again, the event will feature the latest in fashion for men, women and children modeled by some of the Valley’s... Continue

Don’t miss: Crossing Thin Ice

As the founder and president of the Youth Transition Network, Jeff Schadt has found a new calling in life. After years spent in the corporate world, Schadt was forced to reexamine his own life after his once profitable business slowly unraveled. Rather than wallow in... Continue

Doggie no-nos

Dear Dr. Forsythe: Our border collie has gotten injured several times over the last few months.  Every time she gets hurt, she is chasing a wild animal on the hill behind our property.  She has gotten into fights with skunks, possums, and even a porcupine.... Continue

You are your credit score

There was a time when paying bills was a private affair, as were auto loans or credit card charges. An invoice was received, a check or money order was sent as payment; sometimes one would visit a local business and pay an invoice in cash.... Continue

Occupy Sonoma takes over the Plaza

  The Sun sat down with Mike Smith – one of the organizer’s of the Occupy Sonoma movement as well as a long term labor organizer and Peace and Justice member – to discuss his views on Friday’s protest:  what is was about, how it... Continue

New, great, global dining options abound in Healdsburg

Fabulous eating and drinking spots seem to be popping up like crazy around the plaza in Healdsburg, our somewhat more cosmopolitan neighbor to the North. After recently hearing of the fourth new spot opening in as many months, I thought it important to spend a... Continue

Exploring new options for groundwater recharge

Projects in the Sonoma Creek Watershed that could provide flood control, groundwater recharge and other benefits are the topic of a meeting Thursday (10/20) at Vintage House in Sonoma. The 3 p.m. event is sponsored by the Sonoma Valley Groundwater Basin Advisory Panel. “Folks living... Continue

Museum's 'Dia de los Muertos' tribute

"Recuerde Siempre /Always Remember" is the enduring message around El dia de los Muertos at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Now through November 2, the Museum invites the community to visit and decorate a special altar, an ofrenda, by bringing photos, stories, poems, and mementos... Continue

Prevent brain injuries with bike helmets

Editor: I was dismayed to read orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Brown's comment in the Living Healthy column 2 weeks ago, "You can ride a bike without a helmet," in reference to how wonderful Sonoma is for outdoor exercise. As a physical therapist who treats people... Continue
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