2012 Most Fit for Foodies Winners: Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant

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Chinese knowledge for western ailments

California School of Herbal Studies in Forestville has a timely workshop coming up called “Treating Colds and Flu from a Chinese Perspective Using Western Herbs.” With the cold and flu season rapidly approaching Shad Reinstein from CSHS will conduct the workshop Saturday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. He will discuss the  functions of the lung, how it relates to immunity, and the pathogens that make people ill. Cost of the workshop is on a sliding scale of  $55 to $65. Go to cshs.com  for a complete listing of classes and to register or contact the school at cshs@cshs.com or call 707-887-7457.

From the West County blog of the Press Democrat

Forestville Needs You to Attend the County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting

Date: September 18, 2012
Time: Promptly at 8:30AM
The Supervisors will hear the staff recommendation of the So. Co. Open Space District that a $750,000 matching grant be approved towards the purchase of 8 acres in downtown Forestville for public land — as a Town Square and open/recreational space. The Supervisors need to see the concrete support of Forestville citizens (we’ll all be wearing white shirts/tops) for this recommendation. Special Instructions: Please wear a white shirt/top to identify our group.
Location: Supervisor’s Chambers
Sonoma County Administration Building
575 Administration Drive, Room 102 A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

From the Forestville Planning Association

Job: Pizza Maker Wanted!

We are a family owned pizzeria in Forestville, making exceptional hand tossed, brick oven baked pizza along with burgers and sandwiches. We have a reputation of serving nothing less than exceptional food, with great customer service and a great staff. Now we are seeking that one additional team member to round out our staff.

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Golf for a good cause

Friday at the Windsor Golf Course, a golf tournament will be held to raise funds for the Forestville Youth Park. It is one of few privately-owned nonprofit parks in the Western United States.

The Park was established in 1960 by a group of Forestville residents concerned about the lack of safe places for teens and young adults to spend time. The start-up committee had 17 members. They set their first fund-raising event for Memorial Day Weekend, a chicken bar-b-que and carnival. The BBQ has become a successful and fun annual event.

Read full article at the Press Democrat's Windsor blog

Knights rally to beat El Molino in five

The Kelseyville Knights went the distance to beat the El Molino Lions 25-22, 14-25, 19-25, 25-20, 15-6 in a non-league varsity volleyball match on Monday in Forestville.

Read the full article in the Lake County Record-Bee

Forestville gets a Downtown Park?

The Forestville Planning Association (FPA) has some great news to share. The FPA has retained Joan Vilms as a real estate broker to negotiate on our behalf the purchase from Summit State Bank of approximately 7.9 acres of vacant land in Forestville, to be used primarily as permanent open space and plaza for the downtown area. We see this as a long term process. Come to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors' meeting on September 18 for their possible approval on the Forestville Town Square project.

Read full article in the Sonoma County Gazette

Job: Cashiers needed!

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job in retail sales? Do you love to make people smile? Then the Rotten Robbie team needs you!
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Kozlowski Farms grew from a seed

The Kozlowskis have come full circle since their ancestors fled Kansas in the ’30s for the fertile fields of Sonoma County. The Dust Bowl was just one obstacle this close knit clan has survived.

Since 1948 they have been farming near Sebastopol, selling products that are beloved by locals as well as national buyers. Carol Kozlowski shares news about the farm and the remarkable family that makes it all happen.

Read full article in the Press Democrat's blog

Late sculptor honored at Quicksilver

The Quicksilver Mine Co. gallery in Forestville will open a show of the sculpture of Charles Fahlen on Friday Sept. 28, with a special reception honoring the artist on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. Fahlen, who died in 2010, began his professional career as an artist in the late 1960’s in Philadelphia, exhibiting extensively on the East Coast before moving to Guerneville twelve years ago. This show at Quicksilver will focus on sculpture completed in his Russian River studio during the last five years of his life. An avid reader and traveler, Fahlen created a largely abstract and very personal body of work, often referencing themes of exploration, particularly the American West.Quicksilver is at 6671 Front St. and is open Thursday through Monday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

From the West County blog of the Press Democrat

Forestville scholarship fundraiser planned

The Hollydale Club of Forestville is holding a fundraising  Caribbean dinner and show on Saturday (9/8) at 5 p.m.  Along with the exotic fare, there will be some world music entertainment with Pato Benton and the Now Generation. The gala will raise money for the 10^th Annual  Taylor Atkins Memorial Scholarship. Tickets for dinner and the show are $25. Send checks to Hollydale Club, POB 215, Forestville, CA 95436. The club is at the corner of Old River Rd. and Frank St. For more information call 887-0330.

Read it in the Press Democrat's Blog