Would you like to work behind the scenes in one of California’s Historic State Parks? Sonoma and Petaluma State Historic Parks are seeking volunteers for various positions inside and outside park buildings. Volunteers are needed to help with museum housekeeping at the Toscano Hotel and... Continue
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Tonight: Parents of children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2014 are invited to a Dual Immersion Kindergarten Information Night at Flowery School. A night to learn about the program, ask questions and consider the benefits, the event will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,... Continue
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Frank Samson on the increasing challenges of senior care. Continue
The best things Kristin learned, and ate, last year... Continue
Linda Blum | Sonoma Valley Sun Recently, a woman entered the lobby of the Sonoma Developmental Center Administration Building to keep an appointment with the director. She noticed an elderly man standing there holding a small structure (a birdcage?) made of twigs. He saw her,... Continue
By Robin Ayers-Lee. California has the highest poverty rate in the country, 23.8 percent, according to Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) Census Bureau. Nationwide, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called the Food Stamp Program, lifted nearly five million people, including 2.2 million children, out... Continue
For the 8th annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids, Sunday, January 12, experienced birders will lead small teams of youngsters on 90-minute birding routes following an introductory "Binocular Boot Camp.” The objective: inspire birders and conservationists of the future, while encouraging families to enjoy and... Continue
Since 1943, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veteran of Foreign War’s premier scholarship program. Each year more than 100,000 high school students compete fir more than $2.5 million in scholarships and incentives. Featured here is the winner from VFW Sonoma Post #1943, scripts... Continue
In keeping with its mission to identify, preserve and promote the historic architectural character of the City of Sonoma and its surrounds, the Sonoma League for Historical Preservation celebrates outstanding people and projects with its annual Preservation Awards. This year, seven awards were presented at... Continue