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Sonoma County Car Shows

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

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 Population Growth Projections

Sonoma County Growth:
Afraid of Change?

Fear of losing what we value motivates communities.

by Vesta Copestakes

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?
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Bringing Love to the Net

by Paul Samuel
Read: Bringing Love to the Net
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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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Sonoma County Communities:
Bodega Bay "Bodega Bay Beat - Joan Poulos"
Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival 2013 "Bodega & Community Bloggette - Bodega, California"
Camp Meeker "Camp Meeker Beat"
Cazadero "Cazadero Communications"
Cloverdale "Cloverdale Comments"
Cotati Heart & Soul "Cotati Heart & Soul"
Forestville, California "Forestville - The Good Life"
Geyserville "Geyserville Grapevine"
Graton, California "Grassroots Graton - Heather Granahan"
Guerneville, California "Guerneville Groove by Beth Rudometkin"
Healdsburg Highlights "Healdsburg Highlights"
Monte Rio "Monte Rio Musings"
Occidental "Occidental Oriented"
Petaluma-Penngrove "Petaluma-Penngrove Picks"
Rio Nido, California "Rio Nido Magic by Elena Chronis"
Rohnert Park, California "Rohnert Park Rumblings by Gina Belforte"
Santa Rosa "Santa Rosa Snippets"
Sebastopol "Sebastappeal"
Sonoma "Sonoma Style"
Sonoma County "OUR County"
Windsor, California "Windsor California - Bethany Browning"

The Sonoma County Gazette Columns:

Windsor Certified Farmers Market Sophie's Cellars Sonoma County Gardeners Resource Guide 2013 MagmaZines APP for iPad Fine Tree Care Grab N Grow The Krush 95.9 Community First Credit Union Sonoma County Gazette June 2013 edition Garrett Ace Hardware Fine Tree Care Forestville Youth Park KTRY-Country 106.3
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