Annual training exercise by CalFire, Healdsburg, Geyserville, and Cloverdale Fire Departments, burning the grass on the face of the dam.

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Memorial Day Ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery, Geyserville

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Healdsburg Rotary Club, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 3 April 2010

200+ kids enjoyed the Easter Egg search, starting at 9am, finishing at 9:02am, at Fitch Mountain School.  Three bicycles, courtesy of Spoke Folks Bicycle Shop, were given away in a free raffle.

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It began 17 years ago, the little, early morning Saint Patrick's Day celebration. Starting at the B&B Lounge sharply at 7 am and winding around the Plaza and back to the bar. Over 300 revelers, green people and small floats participated this year. Because, everyone knows on St. Patrick's Day, everyone is a little Irish. CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDE SHOW

Robert Young greatly influenced the California wine community since the early 1960s. He pioneered the premium grape industry in California and was first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon in the Alexander Valley. Robert was instrumental in changing the way growers and vintners work together, initiating higher standards that inspired his peers nationally and internationally.

Robert Young began conversion of his prune orchards to vineyards when then Sonoma County Farm Advisor Robert Sisson encouraged him to lead the newest trend in California agriculture: premium varietal wine grapes. In 1963, Young planted 6,500 vines on 14 acres in the Alexander Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon was the up-and-coming variety, according to the University of California at Davis. It was a practical variety as well, since this late harvesting grape could be picked after the same crew brought in the prune harvest. Robert Young always understood the importance of research and experimentation. At a time when traditional California vines were head-pruned, he suspected that trellising vines would produce higher quality fruit.

He planted his first Chardonnay vines in 1967. The widely publicized success of this vineyard, and the family's desire to continually upgrade, prompted the Youngs to select and propagate a singular clone, known today as the Robert Young Clone.

"We are blessed to live on and farm land that is very, very special," he said. "I hope that what we have now will never be abused; that future generations will treat the land well and understand that, by being generous, the land will continue to grow whatever we wish for it to grow."

Held at the Geyserville Inn, many friends and relatives helped celebrate Max and Carolyn Dunn's 50th Anniversary.

Here is the edited slide show of the event...

Geyserville High School Reunion August 22, 2009 - click image to view

Eight Sonoma County Chambers attended the Chamberee at the Pacific Coast Air Museum 3 June2010

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Here you will find a delightful slide show of Saint Patrick's Day Parade that starts at the B&B Lounge at 7 a.m. sharp, winds around the plaza and back to the bar. Approximately 300 participated as you will see by creating mini floats, dressing up and being "green". Gives a whole new meaning the our newly coined "going green". But then on St. Patrick's Day everybody is Irish.

A premiere wine country event from 4-6June2010 featuring wines made from grapes exclusively from Alexander Valley. Fabulous weekend,beautifully orchestrated. "One weekend ticket provides you the chance to experience 35 wineries hosting their own special parties offering wine and food pairings, live entertainment and special weekend wine discounts. Come and experience the best of the casually elegant wine country lifestyle that makes the Alexander Valley one of the world’s premier destinations for wine, food and fun."

View the Opening Gala here

View Taste Alexander Valley 6June201 here

Rick Tang Photography, photos of Steven Oliver Ranch, tour 9-13-08, Geyserville, CA

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Rick's 60th Birthday Party with friends and family - view slide show here

Geyserville Chamber of Commerce Annual June BBQ 8 June 2010 at Trentadue Winery.

Eighteen Wineries offer tastes to the 300 people attending.

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Warm Springs Dam controlled training fire at Lake Sonoma.

Slide Show #1 Fire and Snow Mountains, Project Amigos's Hacienda, street scenes, downtown Cofradía de Suchitlán

Slide Show #2 Fire and Snow Volcanic Mountains, iquanas, the beach, friends, Hacienda el Arroyo (where we stayed)

Slide Show #3 Fire and Snow Volcanic Mountains, Dr. Antonio Velasco, colima "Dogs", playing in the river, the suspension bridge

Slide Show #4 Downtown Comala, Hacienda el Arroyo

Healdsburg Rotary Christmas Party 2009, for a slide show CLICK HERE

Enjoy thes photos of the Geyserville Farmers Market from 9-25-09

P38 Reception as part of the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show 2009 sponsor by Pacific Coast Air Museum slide show.

Rick Tang photographed the Fall Colors Festival event and created this slide show...CLICK HERE TO ENJOY!

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The Health Foundation of Northern Sonoma County Weztel Community Leadership Award was presented to Jim Silveira December 8th, 2009. The Wetzel Community Leadership Award is envisioned to create a tradition of coming together every year to honor extraordinary men and women for their accomplishments and contributions to the qulity of life in our community. These individuals exemplify humanitarian leadership principles and values.

It is with this inspiration that they presented the Wetzel Community Leadership Award to Jim Silveira.

Since moving to Healdsburg in 1954, the Silveira family has always been involved in the community. Jim's mother was president of Healdsburg Soroptimist and a candy striper at Healdsburg District Hospital, and his father spearheaded the Healdsburg Beautification Committee, responsible for planting trees along Healdsburg Avenue during the '60s.

Over the years Jim and Silveira Pontiac Buick GMC's extraordinary generosity has supported the community's non-profits with donations of a variety of vehicles from convertibles to trucks to loner vans. "we probably give out more than 100 vehicles a year for different events," said Jim.

As a proud member of the Healdsburg Kiwanis for more than 50 years, Jim has been involved in many non-profit organizations: past president of the Healdsburg Jaycees, Healdsburg Men's Golf Club, board member of the Healdsburg Boys and Girls Club, The Family Service Agency, and First Tee of the North Bay.

Jim has four children: Scott, a partner in the car dealership; twin daughters, Shauna and Karin; and his yougest daughter, Heather. He has five grandchildren. Jim and is wife, Karen King Silveira, have been married for 23 years. Karen is a marketing consultant for local radio stations KZST, KJZY, and K106.3. She also owns King Marketing and Advertising.

Girlfriends for the Cure inspires the power of women to join as advocates for women's health.

Once again, the women of our community are joinging forces with Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County to raise funds in support of women's health. It is difficult to find a woman who has not been touched by cancer, heart disease, stroke, or any number of debilitating diseases. We stand by our mothers, daughers, sisters, aunts, girlfriends, and neighbors during their fight. Women never falter in the face of such  challenges and we are committed to winning.

Experience the strength of Girlfriends coming together. Enjoy this slide show...

The third Healdsburg Summer Tuesday Night Concert on the Square this season, featuring musician Eilen Jewell.

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Rick Tang has documented 2 events on Veterans Day,

• Center Street Deli Veterans Breakfast and the
• Ceremony in the Plaza for Verterans by the American Legion

Geyserville Volunteer Fire District Annual Dinner Dance, with The Old Boot Band, great food, great wine and beer, 100's of people, and bunches of volunteer firefighters and other dedicated volunteers and generous donors to make it a fun hoppin' event.

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Please find a wonderfull Palmetto High School reunion slideshow, Oct 2009 HERE

Salvation Army Easter Egg Hunt 3April2010,Lytton Springs, Healdsburg, CA

Five to six hundred kids and parents attended this event. The Salvation Army had an army of folks supporting the activities, including a human- sized Easter Bunny and a bright yellow chicken.  Several big Easter baskets were given away. 

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Mike McGuire kicked off his campaign for Sonoma County Supervisor on September 20th.

Enjoy this slide show of the event.

Tuesday Night Concert in Healdsburg Plaza, August 25, 2009 - Roy Rogers plays August 11, 2009, Healdsburg Tuesday Night Concert - Lucky Buck Plays

Healdsburg Plaza Tuesday Night Concert

August 18, 2009 California Honeydrops play

Founders Ted and Susan present Project Amigo to friends of Catherine Munson and Julia Machotka at the gracious home of Hannelore Royston, Julia's mother, in Mill Valley on April 10, 2010.

With good wine, delicious food, stunning views of Mount Tamalpais, in a spectacular garden, we discussed the goals and accomplishments and opportunities of Project Amigo,and made new friends.

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Geyserville Fall Colors Festival and Vintage Car Show 2009 Slide Show held October 25th 2009.

Finely Lara's located in Downtown Healdsburg had a grand opening Sunday, Oct 18, 2009. It was a well attended and fun affair. Enjoy the slide show here.

Healdsburg Tuesday Night Concert 1June2010. First Concert of the 2010 Season Mumbo Gumbo band playing

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The Dirt Gallery, a one day exhibit in a freshly excavated rectangular pit on 13 June 2010.  A display on dirt as a living organism, a beautifully illustrated timeline, and an unusual show of ceramic art.

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Sbragia Family Winery Party 26May2010 Fun, Food, Great Wine, Great People

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Healdsburg's Annual Twilight FFA Parade

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Windsor Half Marathon starts and finishes at the Town Green

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Enjoy the second of two slideshows here

Windsor celebrates George Greeott's 100th birthday on 1 May 2010, at the Hembree House Cultural Center, 92225 Foxwood Drive 

Article by Chris Smith in the Press Democrat

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The Geyserville Chamber held its Business After Hours at Mercury Geyserville, the newest wine tasting room in town. Great wine, tasty hors d'ouvres.    

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Geyserville Boosters annually raises funds for the High School Prom with an Adult Prom, because the Geyserville classes are so small. It's great fun as you will see (especially as the drinks flowed) in this SLIDE SHOW.

Healdsburg Rotary Carb Feed, December 2009, CLICK HERE for a slide show of the event

Karen Wallace and John Faulkner host the 2009 Musical Salon with music, singing, great fun, wonderful food...enjoy the slide show here.

Second Annual

Geyserville Tree Lighting Ceremony

Downtown Geyserville

November 28, 6-8 pm

Lighting of Olive TreesArrival of Santa via Hot Rod ToursCarols Led By GeyservilleChristian Church SingersDonation Barrels for Gifts forChildren & Teenagers

Tasting Rooms, Shops & Restaurants Will be OpenRefreshments Will be ServedBosworth & SonsDiavolaLocals Tasting RoomMercury Tasting RoomTerranean GalleryNorth County PropertiesMeeker Tasting RoomRoute 128 Tasting RoomSalon 128Geyserville MudTerroir Tasting

For More Information Call 707 857 3356 or download a flyer HERE

The Healdsbsurg Farmers Market has a great Halloween event, a suitable harvest celebration. Tang photographed the event, click here to view.

The popular and highly energetic "Pride & Joy" band kept the crowd hopping yesterday, 29 July 2010.

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Windsor Thursday Night Concert on the Green, Tommy Castro Band, Aerial Photos of the Green courtesy of the Windsor Fire Department

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