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Sonoma County Car Shows & Clubs
Summer 2013
Hot Cars = Hot Guys & Gals
This is your Sonoma County Time Machine.
Individuals and members of Sonoma County Car & Truck Clubs (see PART 2 of this article) gather together to shake their tail pipes. Hear the roar - see the journey from rust bucket to dream machine. It's pure fun - and hey - you might find one for sale to take home with you!
Read: Sonoma County Car Shows & Clubs - Summer 2013
Poverty Summit
North Bay Organizing Project
Nurturing Equity in Our Communities
North Bay summit promotes equity as key to economic growth
by Bonnie Allen
Good news: Unemployment in Sonoma County has declined to less than the national average, and far less than the rest of California. But how good is the news really?
For those who might not have thought economic inequality was a concern for Sonoma County, the April 27 People’s Equity Summit—sponsored by a coalition of nearly 20 labor, faith, environmental and community organizations under the umbrella of the North Bay Organizing Project (NBOP)—was an eye opener.
Read: Poverty Summit - North Bay Organizing Project
Sonoma County Growth:
Afraid of Change?
Fear of losing what we value motivates communities.
When change starts pushing us from behind, our “fight or flight” reactions kick into gear. Some people surrender, feeling helpless in the face of powerful people with an agenda…others get up and get going.
Read: Sonoma County Growth: Afraid of Change?
Moving right along! We ALMOST have this issue fully posted - and articles just keep coming! LOTS of community meetings this week. Come join us to experience being part of the decision-making process about the future of Snoma County
The Baby Photo Contest we are doing in conjunction with KTRY - send photos of your under two years old baby as of May 20th until June14! vesta@sonic.net
AND - we're asking readers what's YOUR Favorite way to PLAY in Sonoma County this summer for our June, July and August issues. Send suggestions any time to vesta@sonic.net
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