On Saturday, September 15th from 1- 6 pm the Forestville Chamber & Friends will be turning downtown Forestville into an up close and personal celebration of our community – Think Forestville First for the Good Life.
The day’s activities will include a Walking Tour from the Fire Department on Mirabel Rd. (the west side of town). This is a wonderful opportunity for townspeople of all ages to meet and greet their local firefighters and – don’t forget the trucks.
Read full article in the Sonoma County Gazette.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Job: General Cellar Worker
Join us from September to November, for the 2012 harvest!
High-End winery outside Forestville, CA. Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and varying shifts.
Position description:
Under the general direction of the winery Production Manager, the General Cellar Worker performs a variety of tasks in the cellar, on the crush pad and possibly even the vineyard.
All assignments require work of a physical nature.
Read full job description at Craiglist.
High-End winery outside Forestville, CA. Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and varying shifts.
Position description:
Under the general direction of the winery Production Manager, the General Cellar Worker performs a variety of tasks in the cellar, on the crush pad and possibly even the vineyard.
All assignments require work of a physical nature.
Read full job description at Craiglist.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Job: Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
The Forestville Water District is seeking a qualified individual to perform a variety of operational, maintenance and repair duties at the Forestville Water Recycling Facility, collection systems, lift stations, water distribution system, and potable water storage tanks.
Read full job description at Craigslist
Read full job description at Craigslist
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Farmworker bill would increase overtime pay
The vegetable farm that Humberto Castaneda Jr.'s family operates east of Forestville employs about 50 workers who pick peppers, squash, tomatillos and tomatoes by hand.
In Castaneda's view, giving these workers the same overtime benefits as those in other industries is a "bad idea." "Not a lot of farmers can pay overtime. Crops are going to go bad," Castaneda said.
But others say California farmworkers should be paid overtime like everyone else as a matter of fairness and equality...
Read full article at the Press Democrat
In Castaneda's view, giving these workers the same overtime benefits as those in other industries is a "bad idea." "Not a lot of farmers can pay overtime. Crops are going to go bad," Castaneda said.
But others say California farmworkers should be paid overtime like everyone else as a matter of fairness and equality...
Read full article at the Press Democrat
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Project Africa Benefit by Food for Thought
You are cordially invited to an afternoon of Friends, Food, and Music to benefit FOOD FOR THOUGHT and PROJECT OPEN HAND'S INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS IN AFRICA
Sunday, AUGUST 26, 2012 at 3pm
Peter Lowell's Restaurant, Sebastopol.
By Food for Thought Food Bank
(via CBS San Francisco)
By Food for Thought Food Bank
(via CBS San Francisco)
Friday, August 17, 2012
Shone Farm's CSA program!
Santa Rosa Junior College’s Shone Farm, the 365-acre west county student farm just off River Road outside Forestville, is now accepting members for its fall season CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) produce box program. Signup deadline is Monday, Aug. 20. ...The cost for the Fall CSA is $384 for 16 weeks – $24 a week for vegetables, fruit, and a loaf of delicious bread.
A member’s share can be picked up at the SRJC Santa Rosa or Petaluma campuses, The Wineyard at 1305 Cleveland Avenue, or at Shone Farm outside Forestville.
Sign up form (PDF)
(via The Community Voice)
A member’s share can be picked up at the SRJC Santa Rosa or Petaluma campuses, The Wineyard at 1305 Cleveland Avenue, or at Shone Farm outside Forestville.
Sign up form (PDF)
(via The Community Voice)
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Backyard to Crop Up in Forestville
...[Forestville] will soon be home to an ambitious new restaurant backed by a pair of chefs with serious culinary chops....the venture, which they envision will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, will take over the spot of the now-shuttered Sarah’s Forestville Kitchen which sports a large outdoor patio. Look for a Backyard opening in the fall.
Read full article on Zagat
Read full article on Zagat
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Forestville couple's game helps players lighten up about death
Forget about planning for retirement. Ken and Jannice Kolsbun are way beyond annuities, Social Security and long-term-care insurance. The Forestville couple is determined to help Baby Boomers, the generation whose every passage has been put under a public microscope, leapfrog right over the Golden Years and get ready for The Pearly Gates.
The Kolbuns have dreamed up a new board game, “Funeral Director: A Race to Your Final Resting Place,” aimed an helping people “toy with their own mortality” by taking the fear and denial out of death.
Read full article in the Press Democrat
The Kolbuns have dreamed up a new board game, “Funeral Director: A Race to Your Final Resting Place,” aimed an helping people “toy with their own mortality” by taking the fear and denial out of death.
Read full article in the Press Democrat
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Tom and Nancy Fresquez
Tom and Nancy (Richter) Fresquez celebrated their 60th anniversary with cocktails and dinner at Corks Restaurant at Russian River Vineyards in Forestville.
Read the full article in the Press Democrat
Read the full article in the Press Democrat
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Job: Deli Clerk Evening Shift (Berry's Market)
Berry's Market, a busy market and deli in Forestville, is looking for an enthusiastic customer oriented person with experience in deli and grocery. The shift available is 2:30 - 10:30 pm, full time. However, We offer flexible scheduling, and will work around your school schedule. Over 21 please. Apply in person between the hours of 7am and 3pm. Please do not send resumes via email, they will not be read.
Forestville kids score at County Fair
Forestville Future Farmers of America scored big in the animal auctions at this year’s Sonoma County Fair.
Alyssa Lopez’s meat goat was made Supreme Champion and FFA Grand Champion Meat Goat. The champion animal was purchased by Les Schwab Tires of Sonoma for $1,020, or $12 a pound. Lopez is going to be a senior at El Molino.
Taylor Lunardi, a senior in her first year raising market swine, got Grand Champion for her Yorkshire and reserve champion for her Landrace.
Janet Kracker received the highest bid of $20.50 for each of her two goats. The first lot was purchased by Janet Daveiro and KTC Inc., the second by Joe’s Freight Service and Barbara LaFranchi for a combined total of $4,059. Kracker also is an incoming El Molino senior.
The Reserve Champion Poultry Meat Pen honor went to Amanda Raffety, who will be an El Molino sophomore.
Read more at the Press Democrat
Alyssa Lopez’s meat goat was made Supreme Champion and FFA Grand Champion Meat Goat. The champion animal was purchased by Les Schwab Tires of Sonoma for $1,020, or $12 a pound. Lopez is going to be a senior at El Molino.
Taylor Lunardi, a senior in her first year raising market swine, got Grand Champion for her Yorkshire and reserve champion for her Landrace.
Janet Kracker received the highest bid of $20.50 for each of her two goats. The first lot was purchased by Janet Daveiro and KTC Inc., the second by Joe’s Freight Service and Barbara LaFranchi for a combined total of $4,059. Kracker also is an incoming El Molino senior.
The Reserve Champion Poultry Meat Pen honor went to Amanda Raffety, who will be an El Molino sophomore.
Read more at the Press Democrat
Monday, August 6, 2012
Job: Classroom 1:1 Assistant
Work 1:1 with a special needs student in a general education classroom. Elementary and high school positions available in Occidental and Forestville 30-35 hours per week depending on position. Must have classroom experience as well as experience with persons with special needs. B.A. preferred. Autism experience required for one of the positions.
Read full ad on Craigslist
Read full ad on Craigslist
Friday, August 3, 2012
City's heart is where you gather
...On the Russian River, Guerneville residents tend to gather at the Coffee Bazaar, the Rainbow Cattle Company and the Creation Hair Salon. In Forestville, the places to go are Carr's Drive In for teenagers and the Forestville Club for adults...
Read full article at Petaluma360.com
Read full article at Petaluma360.com
Last Day To Register for Sustainable Winegrowing Field Day
Experts from UC Davis will address the public at Shone Farm in Forestville on Aug. 9.
Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, SRJC Ag and Natural Resources Department and California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) are co-sponsoring the 12th Annual Sustainable Winegrowing Field Day on Aug. 9. The event will be held at SRJC's Shone Farm and begins at 7:30am. Shone Farm is at 7450 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville.
Read the full article at Patch.com
Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, SRJC Ag and Natural Resources Department and California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) are co-sponsoring the 12th Annual Sustainable Winegrowing Field Day on Aug. 9. The event will be held at SRJC's Shone Farm and begins at 7:30am. Shone Farm is at 7450 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville.
Read the full article at Patch.com
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Forestville - The Good Life - August 2012
The August edition of the Sonoma County Gazette is online. The Forestville section's headings are:
- Town Meeting Report
- Hollydale Events
- Youth Park
- Claudia McDermott
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