Bodega Byways by Eva Granahan - July 2018
Let’s get ready for Sonoma County’s “shortest parade” right here in Bodega. It starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday August 19th. If you want to participate in the parade, please visit
Bodega’s annual Big Event is in its 38th year with FREE fun, entry and parking. You can find places to park on Bodega Lane and Salmon Creek Road. It goes from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. You will not want to miss out on the entertaining times with great people. Open to all Sonoma County friends!
We have an eclectic little town full of interesting people. I encourage everyone to listen to others’ stories, share yours and make new collective memories. Nobody can overestimate the value of community, especially in a small rural town like ours. We should be able to value our neighbors and count on them like family. What better way to get to know each other better than big community events? There’s nothing like some fun in the sun to bring us together.
During the dry season, fire fighters remind us to protect ourselves and our neighbors by cutting back high weeds and keeping property clear of dry brush and other fire dangers. Make sure water is easily accessible and consider installing a sprinkler hose on your roof to further protect it in times of high heat and potential flames. Better safe than sorry.
The Bodega Volunteer Fire Department is an immeasurable asset to our community and I suggest we jump at every opportunity to support them so they can keep returning the favor and helping us stay safe. As the name implies, this event is the biggest fundraiser of the year. So bring friends and family, and make sure to pack healthy appetites and thirst along with a desire to have fun.
You can look forward to next month’s activities with excitement and hunger. There will be a tri-tip and chicken BBQ with beer, wine and bloody marys for sale. You should expect games for all ages, various raffle prizes, a silent auction and local craft vendors. There’s something for everyone.
We will enjoy live music from a couple local bands. The Used Goods is a local rock n’ roll band specializing in Classic Rock, similar to the Rolling Stones, Beatles, Chuck Berry and others. The Highway Poets is another popular rock group combined with genres of RnB, pop, Folk/Country and classic west coast southern rock soul. Come get your groove on and dance with us.
I love any excuse to meet with other people in my community and I hope y’all feel the same. It’s going to be a great time to enjoy time with old and new friends alike. Bodega has so much enjoyment packed in such a compact population. Events such as this can be one of the year’s big highlights and you will not want to miss it.
