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THE FOOTBALL SEASON BEGINS
Some call this the best time of the year, others not so best, depending on your perspective on things. So with weather feeling more like summer and the dog-days of baseball season, we begin anew the football season. But if you’re me, it’s not really football season until Green Bay plays on a truly frozen tundra and the Chicago Bears slip and slide in a blizzard. But for now—let the games begin!
As the season goes on we will have some tidbits…like… Read the rest of this entry »
My mother grew up on Lombard Street in San Francisco. 2nd generation Sicilian in NorthBeach. She actually “skated” down Lombard street much to my grandfather’s dismay! She played baseball with the DiMaggio brothers. Joe, Dom and he other guy. She learned to save money at an early age as the founder of The Bank of Italy-later Bank of America- would come into her classroom and take the students pennies and nickels and enter them into each of the students savings books! Read the rest of this entry »
We stay at Bonanza King Resort up on Coffee Creek in Trinity Count every year. They have these great cabins along Coffee Creek. We stay in the cabin named “Fawn” which has this screened in “Sleeping porch” and these itty-bitty, metal cots meant for kids but my wife and I sleep out side as the creek is nearby. If you have not been serenaded to sleep by a free flowing creek you ain’t been sleeping right! Check out their website and tell them I sent you!! www.bonanzakingresort.com/
Events (Free, unless cost noted)
Through July 30 — Sonoma County Fair “Bee Cool” Celebrate the bounty of Sonoma County. In 2007, we pay tribute to hometown hero Snoopy! Headliner entertainment, flower shows, carnival rides, rodeo, exhibits, food, contests for kids. It is a celebration of everything Sonoma. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa $7 adults. Kids 12 and under are free every day Time: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Read the rest of this entry »
You Say Tomato…
Making the Most of the Summer Harvest
By Kirk Leins
For tomato lovers everywhere, the summer months mark the time of year when this wonderful fruit is at its absolute tastiest. Whether a summertime tomato is harvested from a backyard garden or purchased from a quality purveyor, it is simply one of the finest fresh ingredients available to nearly every home chef.
What is a Tomato?
Scientifically speaking, a tomato is a fruit and not a vegetable. This is because a true fruit is developed from the ovary in the base of the plant’s flower and contains the edible seeds of the plant. Carrots, broccoli, and lettuce develop differently as they do not have seeds within the part we eat and are therefore considered vegetables. Read the rest of this entry »
This list appeared in Forbes magazine online editon (www.forbes.com) and demonstrates once and for all that the rich have “too much money!”. But they are kinda fun! Love the auto toilet! Check them out! Read the rest of this entry »
Hikes and Walks
July 14 — Sustainable Winegrowing Hike With Docent Bill Myers See sustainable winegrowing and nature’s beauty up close at the picturesque Kunde Estate. No reservations needed. Moderately strenuous hike. Please wear appropriate footwear. Hikes conclude at the winery tasting room, and guests are encouraged to bring a sack lunch.
Time: Call for information (707) 833.5501 Ext. 334
Volunteer Opportunities
Calling all City of Santa Rosa Citizens – Citizens Organized to Prepare for an Emergency (COPE) leaders needed for neighborhoods throughout Santa Rosa (if your community has this program, let me know and I will add). Email Paul Hess, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator phess@srcity.org or check the City of Santa Rosa website http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/ for details and information.
Sonoma Overlook Trail – Looking for docents Call Jennifer Robinson 415-404-6409 or email her at Jennifer.robinson@gmail.com for information regarding the signups and trainings
* On going – Volunteer Opportunities There are so many ways to volunteer and participate in our community. Here’s the link to the Volunteer Centers Volunteer opportunity page. http://www.volunteernow.org/volunteering.htm
Harvest for the Hungry – Volunteers are invited to learn organic gardening and build community. Produce is donated to several food pantries in Sonoma County. Call for times 579-2584 1717 Yulupa Ave. Santa Rosa
Events (Free, unless cost noted)
Tuesdays this summer – Kid films at the Windsor Town Green Time: 15 minutes after sunset
July 11 – Santa Rosa Downtown Market – along 4th Street from B to D Streets. Time: 5-8:30pm
July 12 — Windsor Summer Nights on the Green! Every Thursday Evening - June, July, August. Windsor Farmers Market. Music tonight – Charlie Musselwhite. Food for sale. Come early for dinner. Family lawn games. Bring your low-back chairs and blankets, and picnic on beautiful Windsor Town Green! Time: Market opens 5 p.m.; Music at 6pm
July 12 – Thursdays “Brown Bag” Lunches – Weekly Entertainment Series in Courthouse Square. Time: 12-1pm
July 13 — Live Music Each Friday evening. The bands will be jammin out front on our beautiful deck. Wines by the glass are offered starting at $5.00. We offer plenty of foods to choose from. SL Cellars 9380 Sonoma Hwy Kenwood Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
July 14 – Stones and Images Tour – Learn the meaning of the symbols and emblems carved on the tombstones, the origin of the styles of the stone markers and the significance of some of the trees and shrubs which were a part of grave site planting. An easy, one-hour stroll under the beautiful oaks will be led by docents. Tours leave every 15 minutes. Franklin and Monroe Time: 10am Read the rest of this entry »
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