Cazadero Communications by Natasha Pehrson - July 2018
The thirsty redwoods outside of my airy cyber hut are standing tall in the fog! A bit of summer weather, to be sure!
The Cazadero Community Club recently put on a very pleasant “Appreciation Dinner” for our local firefighters, including Cazadero VFD, Ft. Ross VFD and CalFire. Usually held in the fall, the event was postponed due to the extraordinary firestorms which swept Sonoma and Napa (and a corner of Mendocino) counties. Many of our local crews were there too-assisting many others during this tragic and frightening time. The dinner was organized by new club President Maureen Berry, V.P. Marissa Martinez, Secretary Kathie Merrill and Treasurer Patti Godwin, along with club members. Delicious dinner was catered by Paul DuBray of the Rio Cafeand Grill in Monte Rio, with tasty desserts provided by club members. Very creative decor of fire-fighter related items, including Maureen’s extensive fire extinguisher collection! A very talented jazz combo from the adjacent Performing Arts Camp/Music Camp played wonderful Miles Davis,Horace Silver and Duke Ellington music. About 50 folks relaxed and ate together and were appreciated by the rest of us and vice-versa! Our first responders are tip-top!
The Club is also planning several free Movie Nights at the downtown firehall. Dates to save are Wednesday, June 20th(yes passed I know), Wednesday July 25th and Wednesday, August 29th. Bring comfy chairs, beanbags or blankets. Movie will be shown about 7 p.m. with hotdogs, popcorn, drinks and candies available for purchase. The July film will be “Goonies”. A fun family night in Caz! Due to the 4th of July holiday, the regular monthly Club meeting will be on Tuesday, July 10th-7 p.m. at Firehall #1.
Cazadero’s Sky Garden presents their annual Recycling Circus Rummage Sale, Flea Market, Barter, Trade, Free Cycle Saturday Sept 15th 9 am-4 pm at Sky Garden in downtown Cazadero. $10 space fee to benefit Sky Garden. Sellers to provide your own table & shade if wanted. Artisans with local handmade crafts welcome, as well as more local produce vendors. To reserve your space or more information please call Cathy @707-632-5743 or email schezer@comcast.net.
Come to Know the Poets event at 3 pm. Saturday, August 25th at Anderson Hall in Camp Meeker. Come for an afternoon of good music, food and to hear poems read by five talented poets of Sonoma County, including Cazaderan Gregorio Pehrson. Call Sashana Kane Proctor for reservations/directions at (707) 632-5761. $15 per person.
The Pole Mountain Lookout has been closed. Time is short but there is funding and a new lookout 501c ffla-ccwr.org/ that can take over to continue the lookout and the protection it provides to the local community. If you would like to continue having the lookout manned, please let your local fire department know. A vital and rare privately run fire lookout whiich often reports early fire wisps to all of our benefit!
Remember that Cazadero Supply offers its 1st Saturday 15% Discount Day to help with your assorted garden, household and vehicle projects. Both the Cazadero and Duncans Mills General Stores have daily grocery items, tasty sandwiches, soups and locally produced specialty foods and body care products. Check ‘downtown’ Caz Central for unique handmade art from talented local artisans-open on Saturday and Sunday. Raymond’s Bakery Pizza and Music Friday NIghts continue until 9 p.m. St Colman’s Guild’s famous and delicious Salad Luncheon will be held on Saturday, July 28th-Noon at the firehall.Internationally themed tables make this a lot of fun for all who attend. Please call 6325211 for reservations soon for this popular event.
I wish very happy July birthdays to Jeanne Ruggles on the 4th,along with Jorden Merle, Iris Gradunov and Toni Parmeter’s granddaughter Arissa Ellis on the 10th, Irms Sikorski on the 13th,Taryn Parmeter on the 14th, with Todd Parmeter on the 16th, along with Kienne Sikora. Doug Parmeter on the 17th, Toni Parmeter and Casey Chambers celebrate on the 19th, along with Azalea Hubiak. Dave Jackson on the 22nd, My dear friend Lilah Tuggle has her day on the 26th, Jenna Parmeter on the 28th, and tie dye Queen and wonderful friend Nancy Caplan on the 31st. Enjoy summer!
