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August 9 ~ Presentation on Crime Prevention and security awareness by Jennifer Abrao-Community Service Officer Sonoma Co. Sheriffs Crime Prevention Unit. The subject of the presentation will be crime prevention and security awareness. She will also discuss how to start a Neighborhood Watch group and have a Q & A period. 6:30-8pm at Forestville United Methodist Church address: 6550 Covey Rd Forestville. Crime Prevention Unit www.sonomasheriff.org/crime-prevention
What’s New?
Development of property adjacent to the Downtown Park – Catherine Bartolomei, one of the partners who own this property, reports that they have submitted a preliminary design to the County for a hotel – multi-level with
70 rooms (her Farmhouse Inn now has 25 rooms). It will have underground parking. They hope that something will happen in the next 12-18 months. (One sticking issue is whether or not the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Mirabel and 116 will be constructed in the foreseeable future.)
The Forestville Farmers Market Now Open! Every Tuesday, 4 - 7p. Local farmers, delicious foods, local crafters, beer & wine! Shop, eat, drink, and visit with friends and family. West County Regional Trail (which runs between Forestville and Sebastopol) meanders through the Market o ering beautiful oak trees and welcomed shade. This makes for an excellent destination and meeting place after a summer’s evening walk or bike ride. There are plenty of picnic tables and giant redwood benches throughout the park.
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The 2017 Market has been made possible through a collaborative e ort by the Forestville Chamber of Commerce, the market’s new sponsor; the Forestville Planning Association, owner of the downtown park space where the market
is held; Chris O’Neill, former market owner and owner of Russian River Vineyards; and Mary Rand, past and present Farmers Market Manager.
pretty warm. It’s been fun! My hair is nally long enough to braid and/or put up! Go me! The up-dos have been super helpful at work, where it’s been really hot. I’ve been working at Wild our in Graton, and it is warm in there! I think it might be the tin roof, or maybe the giant oven in back. Either way, it’s very warm in there. Despite the heat, I’m having a great time. Everyone there is super funny and nice, and they pay well. It’s a great job. Shameless plug: come get some bread and tip me lots!
The SRJC is o ering a free Older Adults Program class at the Occidental Community Center – Mixed Media Intuitive Arts. The class is focused on experimentation, fun, and community building, and you don’t need any experience to join. The class isn’t critique-based, so there’s no need to worry! It runs from Tuesday, June 20th to August 15th from 10am to 12:30pm. Maria Gonzalez-Blue is teaching it, and you can contact her for more information at hummingbird@monitor.net or at 7078232889. Did I mention it’s free?
Also at the Occidental Community Center, Lizzy Long’s West County Bootcamp is adding a Monday evening class to its schedule. The class is from 4:30 to 5:30, and it’s continued existence is dependent on attendance, so if that’s a good time for you, please go!
In other health related news, its probably time for you to go to the dentist. You’re supposed to go every six months, so it’s probably time for you to go. Friendly reminder! Call Dr. Andriy Shevscuk (our local Occidental dentist) at 7078742447. Plus, they have an awesome new tooth statue.
It’s time for a beloved Occidental tradition: the Occidental Fireman’s Bar- b-que! It’s on Sunday, July 15th. As always, there will be games and a jumpy house, and loads of great food. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, catch up with old friends and neighbors. It’s great fun! I’ll be bringing Devin and my appetite!
On Saturday, July 8th, from 8pm to 6pm, Juanito Pascual will be coming
to the Occidental Center for the Arts. He’s a amenco guitarist, known for
his organic blend of traditional and contemporary amenco. NPR called him “One of the hottest amenco guitarists to emerge in recent years,” and his
hair sure deserves a compliment! Also, so does his music, but he does have good hair! Juanito came to Occidental last year with his Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio, and it was awesome. There will be ne refreshments, including wine and beer, available for sale. Tickets are $18 advance and $20 at the door. Reservations are advised,q because it’s going to be really cool. If you have questions, call 707-874-9392, or email info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org.
What’s Old? While Forestville today may seem like a somewhat quiet little blink-your-eye-and-you’ll-miss-it town, but a little digging into its history suggests otherwise. “Back in the day, Forestville was home to some of the rst electric hotels, two railroad stations, a newspaper, and one of the rst powered saw mills in California,” said Penny Hutton, one of the founders of the Forestville Historical Society (FHS) and author of “Forestville, ” a book about the small town’s historical roots. A rustic chair factory, pumping out rawhide- seated wooden chairs, was another claim to fame of the area and collectors still search high and low for the quality “Faudre Chairs,” that were a xture of the town around the year 1869.
All this information and more can be found on the Forestville Historical Society website at fhs.webvanta.com. (Some historical info also at 95436.org – hit the “About Forestville” link.).
Historical Society...needs you! Please! Forestville Historical Society needs volunteers for the b ard to help preserve the history of our unique town (see its great website, FHS.webvanta.com). Our older locals are in fact getting older, and need help from those 75 or younger! If no one steps forward, the FHS will have to shut down. To learn more, call Ron Davis, President, at 707-823-2921. Please help!
Hollydale Club July “Last Sunday of the Month” Breakfast, Sunday morning, 7/30, 9am to noon with Table Tennis following 1-4 pm. Serving NY Steak and Eggs with Hollydale Fries, fresh fruit and co ee/tea/juice bar. Special treat, tasty Bloody Marys, Mimosas at the Bar. $10 donation, kids under 10 free.
These fundraising breakfasts have been very successful in not only generating funds for the new main room ooring, which has been purchased, but helping to rebuild a sense of community here at the 70-year-old Hollydale Clubhouse...once a little social gathering spot originally used by the immediate community, now being enjoyed by many locals, passing thru’s and neighbors near and far...
And Now... Starting next month you will have a new writer for this column. Lucy Barnett-Hardcastle has been deeply involved in serving our community for many years. I wish her and you well! Thank you for this opportunity to communicate with you each month. Richard Naegle
I can’t wait to enjoy summer, and I hope you enjoy yours too! Until next month, have fun!
h, summer is here, and the heat is upon us! It has been such a warm few weeks! I’ve been experimenting with hot-weather out ts, since when I arrive in Boston in early September, I’m sure it will still be
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