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July kicks off in high gear with Independence Day festivities throughout the area! At press time, there were no “official” plans for the 4th in downtown Guerneville, but I know our groovy Rodger from the R3 was in the planning stages, so hopefully by now, you are all aware of what’s happening. As for Monte Rio, Friday July 5th will be the only day for the Big Rocky Games at the Monte Rio Beach...this is a LOT of fun for the whole family, so be sure to take the kiddos to the festivities that begin at noon! Afterwards, will be the Water Curtain and Fireworks!
Also on Friday the 5th will be the 1st Friday Artwalk throughout downtown Guerneville. Check out all of the street artists and the wonderful galleries we so fortunate to have!
Saturday, July 6th is the Russian River Sisters’ Ice Cream Social which will be held at Sonoma Nesting from 2-4pm. This is to support the Sisters’ Schoolhouse, so bring a donation of school supplies for an extra free raffle ticket! $5 will get you a Scoop of Sonoma Ice Cream along with 2 cookies & fudge sauce. Thank you, Scoop of Sonoma for donating the ice cream! Once you have cooled off and are ready for a delicious meal, head back over to the Monte Rio Fire Dept. for their annual fundraiser BBQ! They have hats for the kids and your little adventurists can even climb up on a fire truck; be sure to purchase a t-shirt or sweatshirt to support your local fire dept.
The Russian River Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Mixer on Wednesday the 10th over in Forestville at Russian River Vineyards. Be sure to check out the historical buildings onsite while enjoying the view of their beautiful gardens and outdoor dining area! On Thursday the 11th,
be sure to grab your dancing shoes as Rockin’ the River will be shakin’ it up with
La Marcha, a nonstop Cumia, Salsa and Bachata Dance Party! The entertainment begins at 7pm and we thank our Russian River Rotary Foundation for such an enjoyable evening. Remember, these events are FREE to the public, so be sure to bring a few bucks to purchase a raffle ticket from your local Rotarian at the concert. Thanks to all of the sponsors of these fabulous concerts throughout the summer as well!
Congratulations to the Farmhand for re-opening after being wiped out by the flood; they had their ribbon cutting ceremony in June and we are so glad to have them back! On the opposite side of town, Helena at Baked on the River has expanded her hours into the evenings, serving delicious dinners in addition to her wonderful baked goods. AND, rumor has it, that there is a Cider House going into the former seafood restaurant, next door to the Rainbow soon...again, just a rumor, so we shall see!
Rio Nido Lodge: Summer is upon us! We at the Rio Nido Lodge are sad that we are closed for this summer. The flood was not our friend and came at the most inopportune time.
And speaking of the Rainbow Cattle Company,
Changes in Rio Nido: Boy the tide sure has changed in Rio Nido. In the ten years I have resided here I have seen nothing but amazing things happen here. Lots of new neighbors moving in and enjoying the magical beauty of
this very special slice of heaven. It was just a matter of time for the secret to
for those newbies in town or visitors as well, did you know that every Tuesday, you can eat dinner for a suggested $5 donation at the Rainbow? Every week, at 6pm, a different organization hosts a dinner buffet and the Rainbow splits the evenings bar tab with that non-profit organization! This month’s groovy recipients and home chefs will be the River Choir, Russian River Historical Society, Pets are Loving Support, Curtain Call Theatre, Dogma Animal Rescue.
get out on how wonderful this little enclave is. Neighbors are friendly, homes are being restored, the dog park is always busy, our Community garden is abundant, its all good news. If you are thinking of buying a summer getaway or a year round residence, now is the time to buy. There are some beautiful homes on the market. Don’t miss out!
Speaking of the Russian River Historical Society, their annual car show is in August, but if you want to sponsor a car or trophy, be sure to reach out to Jane Barry at jbarry@russianriverhistory.org. I’ll share more about the event in our next issue.
Don’t forget Sisters Bingo on July 13th, celebrating Heroes and Villians. Buy your tickets in advance online as they sell out quickly.
We are seeing several communities putting together
Neighborhood Watch groups and also, some neighborhoods are teaming up with CAL FIRE to come up with evacuation plans in the case of a horrible wildfire; something you need to start up conversations about with your neighbors!! Let’s all work together to keep our neighborhoods and each other safe!
Any El Molino Lions out there from the class of 1979? We are having our 40 year reunion on August 3rd at Northwood Restaurant! Contact me
at Pinnacle Capital Mortgage in downtown Guerneville and I’ll connect you with Garth Getchell and Marilyn Kelso for reservations/tickets. It’s going to be groovy! Enjoy your summer everyone!
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Rio Nido Roadhouse: The RNR is busy as ever. Come on down for some great pub food, delicious libations and music on weekends. Don’t forget the concession stand for the kiddos and laying out on the grass getting your tan on. The pool is open to cool down after a hot day! See you there!
For the past 2 years the Lodge came out of it’s slumber and was hopping with business. The Innkeeper team of Jennifer Beazy, Martine Widmann and yours truly brought new life to the Lodge. As Innkeepers we truly enjoyed meeting people from all walks of life and providing a comfortable, clean and welcoming stay for all of our guests with amazing breakfasts and amenities. We just began getting a slew of repeat customers, we were renting out our party spaces and voila the flood of the Century decided to put a damper on all of our hard work.
Many of you have been asking me about the Lodge and what is going on. Well, no need to fret. Currently plans are under way and we should have some good news for everyone in the upcoming months. Just be patient, good things go to those who wait as I always say and the Lodge will resurrect,. Stay tuned for more exciting news!
Rio Nido Homeowners Association Events: Due to the lack of Volunteers needed, sadly, our 4th of July picnic is cancelled. However,
The Golf Tournament at Northwood is scheduled for August 3rd; Pancake Breakfast/Art Show is on August 4th; Labor Day Picnic is on September 1st. (The Homeowners Association is in serious need of volunteers for the events).
Rio Nido Pee Wee Golf: It’s that time of year to come out to Pee Wee Golf. The course has been spiffed up and painted and is ready for all to enjoy. There is a new popcorn machine and lots of refreshments and ice cream for all the kids to enjoy. Heck, make an evening out of it for the kids. If you like the ice cream, Its-It, well you’ve come to the right place. YUMMY! There’s nothing like making great summertime memories. Looking forward to seeing you there! Don’t miss out on a great time!
RN Tennis Court: Come and play...it’s been busy...enjoy it while summer is here! Ive seen folks play tennis, badminton and volleyball and socking the large beach balls...Its a great way to get the heart rate going and burn those calories. FUN in the SUN!
Please email President Douglas Misner at: dmc@rionido.org.
Pet of the Month: Elvis the Macaw just celebrated his 30th Birthday. He is a busy bird.
He spent the first few years of his life in San Francisco. He later moved to San Rafael and now resides in Rio Nido. Elvis loves the redwoods and enjoys the fresh air. He is a loving bird
with his humans. He enjoys singing and talking and imitating his mommy. He is quite messy when it comes to his room and is not too fond of strangers and may take a nice bite if you rub him the wrong way. He is very protective. Other than that he is quite docile.
Let’s wish Elvis a very Happy Birthday!