The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is seeking amateur wine makers to enter the 2007 Amateur Wine Competition. Wines entered must be from Sonoma County fruit. There is a fee of $20 per entry. Deadline for entry is Aug. 13. For a list of... Continue
Kenwood mother killed in Highway 12 accident A 44-year-old Kenwood woman was killed the night of July 17 when the car in which she was driving was struck by an out-of-control automobile on Highway 12 near Oakmont. Jane Beverly Todd was sitting in the front... Continue
Diva Donna wonders if Barbra Streisands' Greatest Hits classifies as "the weirdest thing under five bucks." photo COURTESY OF DONNA HAYESThis town boasts a good share of second-hand and consignment shops, particularly here in "the Springs." It amazes me how much stuff people in this... Continue
Enjoy a romantic evening while watching one of the most romantic plays ever produced. Sonoma's own Avalon Players, in their 27th season under the direction of Kate Kennedy, present the beautifully tragic "Romeo and Juliet." Shakespeare's beloved play about love and passion and the fate... Continue
Before and after shots of the gardens designed by Dan Glasner at the General's Daughter Restaurant at 400 W. Spain St. Submitted photo Sonoma landscape contractor Dan Glasner of Franciscan Landscaping was probably the most surprised person in the room when he recently found out... Continue
Wellness Faire at Sonoma Developmental Center Sonoma Developmental Center will hold its annual Wellness Faire on Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the facility gymnasium and on the lawn area (at Harney Circle). The event is sponsored by the Wellness Committee,... Continue
Much of the work of marriage is learning how to communicate with your partner. Communication involves learning to talk "with," rather than "at" another. Too much of what passes for communication, is really just talking. Learning to talk so that the other person hears and... Continue
Ever wonder where you fit in when it comes wine? Everyone has to start somewhere, so here’s a lighthearted guide to give you an opportunity to see where you are in the world of wine and some suggestions on how to expand your grape experiences.... Continue
I remember the day I learned about propofol. I was a senior in veterinary school at Purdue, so this was several years ago, when the anesthetic first came out and was just gaining notoriety. The drug was still rather expensive then, and our surgery professors... Continue
Spend a summer afternoon enjoying "Music of the French Baroque celebrating the Beauty of Nature" when Florilegia, a Bay-Area ensemble, performs at Burlingame Hall, First Congregational Church, 252 W. Spain St., at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12. Sponsored by the Sonoma Classical Music Society,... Continue