Fundraiser for Sylvia Murphy of The THUGZ

Sylvia’s Story

Sylvia is the Keyboard-player and one of the vocalists for a favorite Sonoma County band, The THUGZ. Two months ago, Sylvia was driving home from a gig at the Back Yard in Forestville and was hit on Highway 116 in a head-on crash. She sustained many bone breaks. She was immediately sent to surgery and is now enduring a lengthy recovery. Sylvia is incredibly strong and determined. She remains in the hospital and is progressing in the healing process. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help offset her medical bills and living expenses during this challenging time.

Resurgence afoot at El Molino High?

Over the past decade, El Molino High School administrators watched the school’s enrollment steadily decline to about half its former size.

So this fall, when enrollment climbed 23 students above what it was last year, they saw cause to celebrate.

To them, the small increase marks the reversal of a decade-long trend. It’s also a sign that recent efforts to expand the Forestville high school’s offerings and increase its visibility in the community are paying off...

Read full article in The Press Democrat

The List: Sonoma, Napa County piemakers

4. Kozlowski Farms, 5566 Gravenstein Highway N., Forestville, has been offering homemade pies since 1952 and today uses those original recipes for double-crust and pecan crumb-top varieties. 887-1587,kozlowskifarms.com/pies.

Read full list in The Press Democrat

Job: Berry's Markets: Deli/cashier

Berry's Markets is now hiring in Santa Rosa and Forestville. Must be reliable, hardworking, friendly, honest and willing to work weekends. If you have experience and are bilingual that's a plus. Please email resume along with your phone number to schedule an interview. 

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Job: Backyard BOH & FOH

Backyard in Forestville is now hiring professionals to join our team, in the following positions:

• Line Cook
• Servers
• Dishwasher
• Assistant Manager

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Body of missing Santa Rosa man found in Russian River

The body of a Santa Rosa man who had been missing for five days was found Tuesday afternoon in the Russian River near Sunset beach, a sheriff’s spokeswoman said.

Search and rescue divers found Marvin Jones, 53, at about 2:45 p.m. in about six feet of water, 20 feet from the shore, Sgt. Cecile Focha said.

Read full article in The Press Democrat

Fresh From Our Farmers: Market has new manager, vendors

The Forestville Farmers Market, which takes place on Tuesday afternoons, is in its second year and is in the midst of a transformation, a rebirth. The market has a new manager, is no longer year-round and has more farm vendors and total vendors than in its inaugural year.

Its location on the grounds of Corks Restaurant remains the same, though the market’s configuration has changed. Produce vendors are now closer to the entrance, alongside the building. Across the parking lot, the restaurant has set up picnic tables and a small wine bar, where Russian River Vineyards wines are offered at $5 a glass. Craft vendors, a massage therapist and vendors of foods to enjoy on the spot are located on the crush pad.

Read full article in The Press Democrat

CALABASH - A Festival of Gourds, Art and the Garden

Sunday, October 5, 2014
1-5 pm

Food For Thought, in collaboration with the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, present the 14th annual Calabash - Sonoma County’s most colorful and inspiring harvest event. Calabash, named Best Fundraiser by readers of the North Bay Bohemian in 2013 and 2014, features a silent auction of fine gourd art, along with tours of Food For Thought’s beautiful organic gardens, which will be at their peak.

Read full post at Food for Thought

Man arrested in rape of Forestville woman

A man who sneaked up behind a woman walking on a Forestville road, held a knife to her and then raped her at nearby El Molino High School was in custody Tuesday morning, said Sonoma County sheriff’s Sgt. Ruben Martinez.

David Kocalis, 24, was being held at the Sonoma County Jail without bail. He is suspected of five felonies, including rape and kidnapping.

Read full article in The Press Democrat

Giveaway for Preschool/Kindergarten Classroom (Sarah's Silk)

To Enter*:

1) Like Elves & Angels, Bamboletta, and Sarah's Silks on Facebook
2) Comment below with the NAME and CITY of the preschool/kindergarten classroom and WHY that school should receive these toys!
3) Encourage your friends to join the giveaway! 

(*All preschools, kindergartens, and licensed daycares (worldwide) may be entered to win.  Indemnity: Not FB sponsored: Elves & Angels, Bamboletta, and Sarah's Silks will fulfill the prizes. Please support Elves & Angels and Bamboletta with your business; their generosity has helped to make this giveaway possible!  This giveaway ends 12pmPST on Monday, 9/8.  One entry per person, per school. For example: Sarah Smith can only nominate the school "SchoolExample" once; although she could also nominate other schools.)  

Read full entry on Sarah's Silk's blog

One Building Destroyed, Five Damaged in Forestville Fire

 One person is in the hospital with serious burns after a one-acre fire broke out along the shores of the Russian River in Sonoma County.

The fire started at about 3:20 p.m. near Laurel Avenue and Summerhome Park Road northwest of Sebastopol.

Five fire trucks from Sonoma County and ten units from Calfire responded to the blaze. Two tankers and a helicopter also dropped water on the flames from the sky.

Firefighters say the biggest challenge they faced was getting all of the equipment down a very narrow one-land road to get to the fire.

The cause of the fire remains unclear.

Read news at KRON 4

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Rape reported at El Molino High School in Forestville

Sheriff’s investigators are looking into a report of a rape at El Molino High School in Forestville on Saturday night.

A sheriff’s official said Sunday afternoon that a female victim reported the crime at 9 p.m. The victim told sheriff’s investigators that a man armed with a knife confronted her near the school, officials said.

The suspect walked the victim to the east side of the school’s tennis courts, next to a small shed, where he raped her, officials said.

From The Press Democrat

Job: Office Manager (Food For Thought Antiques)

Food For Thought Antiques is Looking for a Fabulous Office Manager

The Food For Thought Antiques Office Manager works as a collaborative partner with the Store Manager and Creative Director to optimize profitability and maintain smooth operation of the store. The Office Manager is responsible for performing and/or overseeing all administrative, organizational, and clerical tasks necessary for running the store, including recordkeeping, consignment and financial management, and volunteer coordination. On scheduled days, the Office Manager also works as a salesperson, welcoming customers, supervising volunteers and conveying the mission and spirit of the store. The position is non-exempt, 26-30 hours per week.

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Job: Sous Chef (Canneti Roadhouse Italiana)

We are looking for a Sous Chef to work with us and with Tuscan born Chef Francesco Torre. Chef Torre worked in Florence and Rome, Napa and NY, he was invited to perform at the James Beard Foundation. You will learn a lot in a friendly and professional environment.
If you don't have past manager experience and you wish to apply you must have:
-at least 5 years' experience as professional line cook in high hand establishments
-calm and professional behavior
-wisdom to work hard to learn how to increase your knowledge in every aspect of managing a kitchen.

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Jobs: Line Cook, Dishwashers, Servers, Busser (Backyard)

Line Cook:
*At least 2 years of professional experience
*California Food Handler's Permit

Dishwashers:
*California Food Handler's Permit
*Self motivated team player

Servers:
*Must have at least 3 years experience
*Local food/wine/beer/cider knowledge a plus
*Excellent customer service skills in a fast paced restaurant setting
*California food handler's permit

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Wine Guerrilla, Forestville: Former art gallery full of style

...As soon as the gallery owner retired in 2013, Patch pounced, made only the slightest logistical revisions, and opened his own showpiece last August. Now, lined with glittering wine bottles, the space still acts as an art salon, featuring oversize prints of Wine Guerrilla labels.

...The vibe: Tiny, rural Forestville disappears as soon as you step into the shop, eclipsed by chic structure and walls lined with the oversized renditions of Wine Guerrilla's labels. An Adel's Vineyard Zinfandel print shows a milky white nymph musing under the moonlight in a dark forest, while another, the label for the signature Rebel Cru blend, depicts a band of fanciful "guerrilla" soldiers in a mystical garden.

Read full review on SFGate.com

Forestville United Methodist Church Welcomes Our New Pastor

FUMC also welcomed their new pastor, Rev. Monique-Cheri Pierre, as the church celebrates 130 years serving the community of Forestville and look forward to their next 130 years.

Continuing the church’s tradition, new pastor Rev. Monique-Cheri Pierre, is committed to being active in the Forestville community.  A native of Petaluma with family roots in Sebastopol and Santa Rosa,  Pastor Monique-Cheri says moving to Forestville has a “sweet sense of coming back home to Sonoma County”.

Read full article in the Sonoma County Gazette

Job: Office Assistant

Local business in Forestville is seeking a part time office assistant on an "AS NEEDED" basis, who is self motivated, dependable and flexible. We are looking for someone with customer service experience, is computer literate, has cash handling experience, strong phone and communication skills and the ability to work by themselves.

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Jazz 'n Pasta and silent auction March 7, 2004

El Molino High School's Program Presents Jazz 'n Pasta and silent auction March 7, 2004 5:30-8:30

Backyard, Canneti, Corks @ Sonoma County Restaurant Week, March 10-16

The fifth annual Sonoma County Restaurant Week will continue the tradition of celebrating the finest Sonoma County food! From March 10th through March 16th, 2014 participating restaurants will present fantastic food at fantastic prices.

Backyard

$20 Lunch Menu

Arugula and Farro Salad with toasted Hazelnuts, Blood Orange Segments, Pecorino and Balsamic Dressing
or
Two Colored backed Soup of Broccoli and Cheddar Cauliflower
House made Maccheroni with Short Rib Sugo
or
Under the brick: Crispy Skin Chicken served with Rosemary Sweet Potatoes and grilled Romaine Lettuce

$39 Dinner Menu

Starters
"Tuna of the Chianti", Tuscan Country preparation of Pork, Tondini Beans, Extra Virgin and Aromatic Herbs
or
Belgian Endive with Broccolini, Raisins, Point Reyes Blue, candied Walnuts and Pinot Noir Dressing
First Course
Saffron Risotto Cakes with Porcini Mushrooms Sauce, Pecorino Senese and baby Arugula
or
House made Maccheroni Pasta with Tuscan Meat Sauce
Main
Roasted fresh Sardine Skewer over Crispy Bread and Umbria Farro Salad with Capers and Parsley
or
Young Rooster stuffed with Sausage, Cauliflower Mash and Pepper Flan (for two)

Canneti Roadhouse Italiana

$20 Lunch Menu

Arugula and Farro Salad with toasted Hazelnuts, Blood Orange Segments, Pecorino and Balsamic Dressing
or
Two Colored backed Soup of Broccoli and Cheddar Cauliflower
House made Maccheroni with Short Rib Sugo
or
Under the brick: Crispy Skin Chicken served with Rosemary Sweet Potatoes and grilled Romaine Lettuce

$39 Dinner Menu

Starters
"Tuna of the Chianti", Tuscan Country preparation of Pork, Tondini Beans, Extra Virgin and Aromatic Herbs
or
Belgian Endive with Broccolini, Raisins, Point Reyes Blue, candied Walnuts and Pinot Noir Dressing
First Course
Saffron Risotto Cakes with Porcini Mushrooms Sauce, Pecorino Senese and baby Arugula
or
House made Maccheroni Pasta with Tuscan Meat Sauce
Main
Roasted fresh Sardine Skewer over Crispy Bread and Umbria Farro Salad with Capers and Parsley
or
Young Rooster stuffed with Sausage, Cauliflower Mash and Pepper Flan (for two)

Corks Restaurant @ Russian River Vineyards

 $20 Lunch Menu

(Choose 1)
Chef’s Good Times Gumbo and Rice with Small Mixed Greens Salad
Gio Burger and Fries with Small Mixed Greens Salad or Cup of Soup
Corks’ Lamb Meatball’s with New Family Farm’s Polenta with Small Mixed Green Salad or Cup of Soup

$39 Dinner Menu

(Choose 2)

Soup of the Day
Small Garden Greens
Warm Garden Bean and Grilled Escarole Salad
Sautéed Pea Tendrils with Carrot
Corks’ Country Pâté with Our Own pickles

(Choose 1)

Gratin of Almost Spring Vegetables
Corks’ Lamb Meatball’s with New Family Farm’s Polenta with Garden Tomato Sauce and Lemon
Sautéed Clams and Sausage over Rapini and Saffron Cous Cous