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Gathering at the farm to fight hunger
Farm to Fight Hunger, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, donates 100% of food grown at no cost to provide fresh organic fruits and vegetables to those in need. This year the farm’s chickens produced 30,000 eggs; egg distribution is through Healdsburg’s food pantry.

Anyone for Tai Chi Thursday? Goats optional
Since our grand re-opening in June 2025, the Healdsburg Regional Library has been a bustling center of activity in Healdsburg. Our visitor numbers continue to remain at or above our pre-pandemic numbers, which is exciting given the feeling of lost momentum caused by our 10-month…
Historical Society Condemns Attacks on Historical Institutions
The Sonoma Valley Historical Society is issuing this letter to express its outrage over the growing partisan attacks on historians and historical institutions. This includes… The post Historical Society Condemns Attacks on Historical Institutions first appeared on Sonoma Valley…

Larry Barnett: The Gift of Community
I don’t know all of you, but many of you know me. When I first moved to this community 36 years ago, I was a… The post Larry Barnett: The Gift of Community first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .

Free Fundraising Dinner For Nepal Flood Victims
Local Restaurants, Wineries Donate Food and Wine The Sonoma Sherpa community is extending an invitation to the entire Sonoma Valley to join the Sherpa Club… The post Free Fundraising Dinner For Nepal Flood Victims first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .

Reviving a Russian River tradition: Also, barrel racing isn’t as easy as it looks
It was an unexpectedly warm Sunday along the Russian River at Memorial Beach Regional Park on Labor Day weekend, and David and Kimberly Lockhart were glad they had decided to throw a party. Said David Lockhart, “I remember seeing photos of the historical bridge and then 1940s…

9/11 Ceremony Dedicates New Memorial at Sonoma Fire Station
The Sonoma Valley Fire District (SVFD) hosted a memorial celebration for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks today, at the installation of its new… The post 9/11 Ceremony Dedicates New Memorial at Sonoma Fire Station first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .

9/11 ceremony revisited Friday at the monument
25 years ago, Healdsburg reacted with shock, alarm, patriotism and sorrow at the news that the nation had been attacked. An impromptu gathering took place in the Plaza three days later, on Friday, Sept. 14, 2001. People came to sing, pray, light candles and take comfort in…