Sonoma Hebrew school opens to non-Jewish students

For the first time in its storied history, the Shir Shalom Hebrew School will admit non-Jewish students, a move to promote interfaith understanding while combating antisemitism. "We believe that education is the most powerful tool in eradicating hatred and prejudice," Rabbi Steve Finley said about... Continue

Halloween and the Rite of Reversal

By George McKale | From The Sun archives As many residents of Sonoma can attest, hauntings are not limited to Halloween. In this town, the dead can be heard scratching at the walls, howling at the moon, appearing on the darkest of nights as shimmering... Continue

Free holiday parking at Regional Parks for veterans, active-duty military

In appreciation of their service, veterans, active-duty military and their families can receive free parking at all Sonoma County Regional Parks on the Veterans Day holiday weekend, Nov. 10-12. Veterans, military members and family are eligible for a special pass that waives the $7 day-use... Continue

Next class of EnviroLeaders steps up

[caption id="attachment_131592" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The Fall 2023 Enviroleaders team posing with Sonoma Garden Park's bounty. [/caption] The Fall 2023 EnviroLeaders semester is underway. The EnviroLeaders program provides Sonoma Valley teens with essential job and life skills through practical environmentally-focused training. Mentored by the Sonoma Ecology Center,... Continue

SV Hospital’s Dr. Alexis Alexandridis on breast health

In a world where medical specialties are as diverse as the patients they serve, finding a true expert can sometimes be a daunting task. Dr. Alexis Alexandridis, a General Surgeon practicing in Sonoma, stands out as a seasoned professional with a unique perspective on breast... Continue

Hanging with the band

Sonoma's Dawn McIntosh was special guest at the star-studded Farm Aid 2023 concert in Noblesville, Indiana. A volunteer locally for Sonoma Overnight Support and its work at Grange Hall, she entered a contest representing SOS and the Grange – and won a... Continue

An inspiring ‘Muse’

Kimberley and Simon Blattner share the spotlight as honorees at the Sonoma Community Center's annual MUSE gala. The October 7 event, the Center's biggest fundraiser of the year, celebrates important supports and sustainers of Sonoma's creative community. Everyone went above and beyond to create a... Continue

SV Hospital’s Project Pink now offers year-round access

Sonoma Valley Hospital now offers no-cost mammogram screenings year-round for uninsured and underinsured Sonoma Valley women ages 40 years and older The screening program, known as Project Pink, had been only one month, October. But thanks to a grant from Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation, it’s... Continue

Beauty duty at Sonoma’s Mountain Cemetery

It was a busy, productive day for volunteers at the Mountain Cemetery Workday on Saturday, October 7. Graffiti on the back side of Mausoleum 10 was removed, weeds were banished, leaves were raked away, and the trees around Mausoleums 8 and 9 received much-needed pruning.... Continue

Costume contest… for dogs

Larsen Family Winery -- and the family includes a few Wine Dogs of its own -- host its annual Canine Costume Contest on Sunday, October 29. It’s a fun pre-Trick or Treat activity for the whole family. Pet owners and families are encouraged to dress... Continue

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