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Two great Saturday hikes

A walk in beautiful, pristine countryside? Take your pick of these Saturday (10/29) outings. Montini Open Space Preserve A fall outing to Sonoma’s scenic backdrop to explore its rich natural and cultural history. “This preserve feels bigger than it actually is, because it has a... Continue

Grand finale

Popo The Clown (a.k.a. Penny Byrd) touches up her makeup at the final Tuesday Night Farmers Market of the year. The season was the first first managed by The Valley of the Moon Certified Farmer's Market. Bill Dardon, the group's president, said the season was... Continue

Bugs, they’re not just for kids anymore

They creep, they crawl, they fly and sometimes they even bite. They’re bugs of all varieties and they’ll be the featured “guests” at the third annual Insecta-Palooza event at Sonoma State University later this month. Everything from ladybugs to beetles, butterflies to boll weevils will... Continue

French connection

Peter Mathis, Hans Kurz and Shannon Bowman were among the celebrants (and friendly competitors) at the Valley of the Moon Petanque Club Ocktoberfest Celebration and Tournament last weekend. With a lunchtime break for smoked pork chops, sauerkraut and German suds (courtesy of Olde Sonoma Public... Continue

All made up

Getting playful on the Plaza are Sayra Gollaz, Juan Hurtado, Kudra Wagner, cast members of the Witchie Poo Goes Ga-Ga show at the Sebastiani Theatre. The 31st annual Halloween Extravaganz, a variety show with magic, music and costumed mayhem, returns at 2 p.m. on Oct.... Continue

Bike lane project begins

The City of Sonom's Comprehensive Bike Lane and Signing Project begins Monday (10/24) and is expected to be completed by mid-November. The following street segments are included in the project: · Fifth Street West between West MacArthur and West Napa Street (Class II Bike Route)... Continue

Light the Night inspires SVHS seniors

[caption id="attachment_27253" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="The best-dressed girls at Light the Night skipped their homecoming dance to raise funds for the fight against cancer. They are, from left to right: Madeline Connors, Alicia Howlett, Gianna Biaggi, Jackie Wurst, Michael Chipchase, Kaitlin Chipchase, Allison Howlett, Sophie Howard,... 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

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
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