Hanna gala to honor outgoing principal

At its 12th annual “Evening With the All-Stars Gala” on April 21, Hanna Boys Center will honor Archbishop Hanna High School Principal Dennis Crandall, who will be stepping down from his current role in June. Hanna’s signature fundraising event, this year’s gala will benefit the... Continue

A show of community spirit

The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation has named Nancy Lilly and Maggie Haywood the recipients of its annual Pulse Award, awarded each year to outstanding Sonoma Valley women who have made significant contributions to the community through volunteerism and philanthropy. “Our two honorees exemplify the generous and... Continue

Laps for the cause

More than 400 turned out for John’s March Against Stomach Cancer on Saturday, walking the track at Sonoma Raceway to raise more than $20,000 for the cause. Walkers, runners and even dogs enjoyed walking the 2.52-mile, 12-turn road course on foot during the event, which... Continue

When Detroit ruled the world

Nothing quite says ‘Made in America’ like a pre-1973 muscle car. The genre -- along with trucks, hot rods, race cars and vintage rides – will be represented in all its brawny glory at the 6th Annual All American Bad Ass Car Show, Saturday, September... Continue

23rd Historic Car Festival raises over $20,000 for Sonoma youth

[caption id="attachment_52397" align="aligncenter" width="330"] Hundreds flocked to check out historic cars at the Sonoma Plaza (Sarah Stierch, CC BY 4.0)[/caption] Hundreds flocked to the Sonoma Plaza on Saturday to celebrate beautiful historic cars, local food, and local wine as a fundraiser for Sonoma Speedway Children's... 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

Extra effort for earthquake relief

[caption id="attachment_51110" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Estelle Wood, age 2, washes a bike, one of many activities that helped the students of Sonoma’s Moldovan Academy raise $1,283.83 for earthquake relief in Nepal.[/caption] Sonoma's Moldovan Academy children raised $1,283.83 for earthquake relief in Nepal. The school donated an additional... Continue

Republic of Thrift donates $5,500 to local schools

Republic of Thrift, a thrift store located in the Springs, has donated $5,500 to Sonoma Valley Unified Schools. Each school will receive a gift of $500. Voted the best thrift store of 2014 in the Sun's Best of Sonoma Valley, Republic of Thrift is a non-profit... Continue

Impact100 Sonoma announces finalists for $263,000 in grants

Impact100 Sonoma will award $263,000 in grants to a variety of Sonoma Valley nonprofit organizations at its annual meeting on May 30, with the $100,000 Impact Grant awarded to one of the these three local organizations: 10,000 Degrees: This project, 10,000 Degrees Institute Sonoma Valley... Continue

Buy a lobster, support local women & girls

Soroptimist International of Sonoma Valley will be selling live and cooked Maine lobsters at the Sonoma Chamber of Commerce, with all proceeds benefiting local projects facilitated by the local chapter. Lobster sales will support programs like scholarships for Sonoma Valley High School girls and donations to... Continue