Summer is now in full swing and so are the teen parties that seem to go along with it, but if you are the parent of a local teen you may want to think twice about permitting your child to be the host of that... Continue
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Polly Breckinridge has been a volunteer at the front desk of Sonoma Valley Hospital for 19 years. Photo by Ryan Lely. Bernadine Fredell made her living at an Illinois credit bureau. Now 85 and long retired, she shows up like clockwork for the job that... Continue
Old age used to be regarded as a time to kick back, relax, play with the grandkids and do some traveling. But that was when reaching the age of 65 was almost an accomplishment. Longevity is the new reality, now that the average Baby Boomer... Continue
An example of shatter. Notice how the grapes are spread out uneven within the cluster. Photo courtesy of Doug Ghiselin. Sonoma Valley is well known for producing some of the best commercially available wine grapes in the world. Not to be left behind, home winemakers... Continue
A $50,000 gift from the Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley is launching a fundraising campaign to remodel the Sonoma Community Center’s kitchen. “This generous gift from the Rotary Club makes what seemed an impossible dream, possible,” said Kathy Swett, executive director of the Community Center.... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My mother, who is 87, lost her longtime feline companion last fall. After struggling to decide whether to get another cat, she discovered a two-year-old female at the local shelter and “fell in love.” We picked up the new kitty and took... Continue
Linda Rawls sorts through the costumes for ‘Annie Get Your Gun.’ The musical continues through Aug. 10 with shows Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at The Playbox at Sonoma Charter School. Visit hoochidoo.com or call 707.332.0621 for details. Photo... Continue
Restaurateur and event coordinator Emmy Kaplan is enthuastic about the prospect of an annual Sonoma Valley Green Music Festival. Photo by Ryan Lely. Contrary to the philosophical ruminations of a popular Muppet, it is easy being green – especially when aided by a live soundtrack... Continue
Club members at the Agua Caliente Aquatic Center can enjoy water aerobics and special arthritis water classes. Photo by Ryan Lely. From gyms to pools to parks, several locations around the Valley offer exercise classes designed to accommodate aging bodies. The following is a list... Continue
John McReynolds The produce vendors at the San Ambrogio marketplace in Florence. My neighborhood is called Santa Croce, which is in Florence, Italy. I call it my neighborhood because I am staying in an apartment for a few weeks in this charming city. When my... Continue