Library summer reading for kids

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library is pleased to announce a June 10 start of the Summer Reading Program for students in grades K-6. The Wednesday programs are free and open to all. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-served. Sign-ups beginning on Tuesday, June 9.... Continue

Moose Lodge goes whole hog

The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley is holding a fundraiser for the Sonoma Moose Lodge. California Luau will take place on Saturday, June 6 at the Moose Lodge. The proceeds will go towards purchasing the Lodge a much needed HVAC system. This is a chance... Continue

Peter Coyote at Readers’ Books

Who better to hear read from a book (his own) than voice-over talent Peter Coyote? The accomplished actor, narrator and writer will read from his new book, "The Rainman’s Third Cure," on Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m. at Readers’ Books in Sonoma. Coyote, who lives in Mill... Continue

Swim champs without a pool; Council disclosure error?; Cohn on Music Fest concerns; and more

Congratulations to the Sonoma Valley High School boys swim team, which somehow won the league title despite not having a campus pool. Much credit goes to co-coaches Keith Ryan, and Jane Hansen, who runs the Sonoma Aquatic Club in the Springs… Meanwhile, fundraising continues for... Continue

Oysters, brisket, & pinot, oh mi!

This past weekend over a hundred Pinot Gris and Noir fans gathered at Kenwood's Landmark Vineyards for their annual Spring Festival. This is the start of their Best of California event series, which showcases Bay Area food and Landmark's wine every other month during spring and summer.... Continue

Get waterwise this weekend

Homeowners, hobbyists, and professionals all can learn about water-conscious gardening at the Spring Waterwise Garden Expo, a free event hosted by the Sonoma Community Center on Saturday May 9. In partnership with the Sonoma County Master Gardeners, the event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to... Continue

Gay Wine Weekend seeking volunteers

[caption id="attachment_50927" align="alignnone" width="420"] Volunteers needed for the 2015 Gay Wine Weekend! (Out in the Vineyard)[/caption] Sonoma Valley's annual Gay Wine Weekend is seeking volunteers for a weekend of wine-themed events and activities. The weekend draws thousands of LGBTQ folks and allies from around the country to... Continue

Celebrating 150 years of Marin French Cheese

[caption id="attachment_50800" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Marin Cheese Factory wants your memories, no matter how cheesy. (Karen Pavone)[/caption] Petaluma based Marin French Cheese celebrates their 150th anniversary this year. Founded in 1865, the cheese company has been producing super tasty award-winning soft-ripened cheeses on site at their... Continue

Replacing water-hogging plants

Sustainable landscaping? Xeriscaping? Drought-scaping? Whatever the gardening term, the days of thirsty plants are over, according to Aaron Ryan of Cottage Gardens. At the Valley of the Moon Garden Club meeting on May 7, Ryan will discuss “Switching-out ‘water-hog plants’ for ‘water-conservation’ plants.” The Bay... Continue

Farmers’ Market opens tonight

[gallery size="medium" columns="1" ids="50745,50743,50744"] In a local tradition so exalted it’s nearing holiday status, the Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers’ Market opens the 2015 season on Tuesday, May 5. City Councilmembers will cut the ceremonial ribbon, followed at 5:30 p.m. by the equally ceremonious... Continue