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Off the walls

Classes that go behind and beyond the gallery walls will be presented this year at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. The year-long Calvin R. Vander Woude Lively Arts Series begins June 6 with “Sculpture: Art History and Practice.” The five-week session will be lead... Continue

Shake your martini maker

SOLD OUT! Slip out of the wet weather into a dry martini at Martini Madness, the 10th annual cocktail extravaganza at Saddles Restaurant on Friday night, Jan. 7. Mixologists from 11 Sonoma Valley restaurants, bars and pubs will present their martini concoctions for public tasting... Continue

A river runs under it

The creek flow under Second St. East at Napa St. is safely within its banks as rains begin to fall on New Years Day. After a few cold but dry days, showers returned to the Valley about 1 p.m. The forecast is for heavier rains... Continue

A Year in Pets

Dear Readers:  For my final column of the year, I am sharing some photos of a few of the wonderful animals that have touched my life this past year in a special way.  Of course there are many more that are not included herein, all... Continue

Teaching by example

The work “All Around,” by instructor Teddy Elston, is among those featured in a faculty exhibition at the Sonoma Community Center’s Gallery 212. The show of original paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture by SCC faculty members opens with a 5 p.m. reception on Friday, Jan.... Continue

‘Banco’ signs off

While the name of the bank branch has officially changed, a grassroots effort to keep Westamerica’s Fiesta Plaza location open continues. The Banco de Sonoma sign was replaced Monday. Westamerica has promised to keep the location, given its Spanish nickname by former owner Sonoma Valley... Continue

Flash flood advisory

A Flash Flood Advisory has been issued to Sonoma County. Residents along the creeks are advised to remove all furnishings, plants, etc. that could be swept away with rising waters. Sand is available at Depot Park; residents can pick-up bags at City Hall during regular... Continue

Cats and more cats

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I recently adopted a new cat from a shelter in Sonoma County.  I love my new “Samba” but he has taken over my life.  He not only pushes me around the house, but he has me on a new schedule.  He decides... Continue

French Sister City party says cheese

[caption id="attachment_22240" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Celebrating Sonoma’s French connection are, from left, Ivy Cardinaux, CHAMSON Board Member, Sherri Ferris, a member of the Aswan Sister City Committee board, and Nancy Hughes."][/caption] The Chambolle-Musigny Sonoma Sister Cities Association (CHAMSON) raised $1,000 at a French cultural dinner party... Continue
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