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Cheers to Sonoma Chevrolet and all the other local businesses supporting SVHS Gr...
Leadership Sonoma Valley 2012, team-building at Pinnacles Ropes Course
Student employee Work Ethic Awards will be presented to 16 SVHS seniors at Senio...
Just a reminder!! Sonoma Valley Hospital is sponsoring a free EKG screening eve...
At Ben & Jerry's on the Plaza...
Need an overview of Quickbooks? Intro class at SBDC this Saturday.
Member After-Hours Mixer
Our very own Skilled Nursing RN, Brett Roncelli!!!!! From June 3-9, 2012 Brett...
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Please take a look at our photo album from the historic groundbreaking ceremony...
See you Thursday at the After-Hours Mixer at the beautiful new Bean & Bottle win...
Video of SVH Groundbreaking by Grigory Gatenian
3 million thank yous to the Nelsons :)
Sonoma State's On-Line Wine Business Management Certificate program starts June...
Are you Biking to Work tomorrow? "Bike to Work Day" energizer stations (6-9 am)...
Sonoma Valley Hospital is sponsoring a free EKG screening event for student athl...
Happy National Nurses Week! And Happy Birthday Florence Nightingale, the founder...
The SVH Foundation is again sponsoring mammograms for those women that have put...
Hope you can join us!! The groundbreaking for our new wing is May 10, from 4:30...
"Hands-On Facebook" Business Marketing Workshop, May 16 from 9:30 - noon, will b...
New Wing-Groundbreaking Ceremony
Green Product Competition at NVC for high school and college entrepreneurs.
We are very excited to share this video about the exciting things happening here...
There's still time to form your team for the B&G Club's "CORPORATE KICKBALL TOUR...
The 2012 Shop Sonoma Map is here! If you missed the insert in the Index-Tribune...
A busy San Francisco means a busy Sonoma Valley!
TiPS Training for servers and sellers of alcoholic beverages tomorrow at the Bus...
SVH staff joining in on the Wellness Walk at the Sonoma Overlook trail this morn...
The talent, drive, and poise of our SVHS students was the highlight of today's B...
Stop by Bryter Estates in "Vine Alley" this weekend for their Grand Opening!
Thanks Heather Piazza of the Business & Entrepreneurship Center (BEC) at Napa Va...
City update: Work is about to begin on installing a new crosswalk on Sonoma Hig...
Last chance to register for Friday's "Business & Education" breakfast forum! ht...
Our website has a great new look! If you haven't seen it yet, check it out. Our...
Happy Earth Day (April 22)! Find green business resouces, including a "Green Yo...
Two great marketing workshops coming up through a partnership of the Chamber wit...
Welcome new Chamber member HOT SHOTS ! Have you tried their made-to-order sandw...
We've got a great lineup for the Business & Education Breakfast Forum on Friday,...
Chamber staff got a sneak peak at Bean & Bottle, the Lodge's new coffeehouse, wi...
If you're a business that's gone through the City of Sonoma permitting process i...
Excited to be a part of SONOMAWOOD for the next five days!
"Meet the Candidates"for First District Supervisor tonight at the April Business...
Springs Community Alliance members have intiated an on-line petition to support...
Our Healing Garden was dedicated last week to Norman Gilroy. Please take a momen...
This month's Business After-Hours will be held on TUESDAY, April 10 at the Fairm...
Sonoma Valley School District is conducting a community survey. If you are a pa...
Fantastic workshop today by Bryan Williams on "Seven Principles for Engaging You...
The Chamber is launching M2M to help you market B2B! Download the form to submi...
Workshop on "How to Do Business with the California State Government and Become...
Do you have a SVHS student employee that you'd like to honor with a "Good Work E...
AGROpreneurship program offered by SRJC at Shone Farm.
The Sonoma Chamber endorses the "Closing Parks is Bad for Business" campaign. L...
First District Supervisor Candidate Forum this Thursday, co-sponsored by the Cha...
The information sesssion (and alumni reception) for Leadership Sonoma Valley 201...
Thumbs up to the Sonoma Police Department for taking care of business.
Hire Local! Spring Mixer at Sonoma State with undergrad business and Wine MBA s...
If you like hand-crafted wares, please come by the Arts & Crafts fair on April 1...
Jolly Washer celebrated its Grand Re-Opening on Thursday complete with free made...
Congratulations to all the Chamber member business recognized as local favorites...
Happy 5th Anniversary to SISTERS!
Grand re-opening event today at Jolly Washer! Taco truck and giveaways...see yo...
Sonoma Valley Hospital is a very proud sponsor of this event. Please consider pa...
Get to know the 1st District Supervisor candidates at two upcoming Chamber event...
Next Tuesday is the 7th annual Wine Country Hospitality Symposium. Industry expe...
Do you know of an employer, employee, or service provider you'd like to nominate...
Know someone who might be interested in Sonoma Valley Leadership Academy 2012?...
It's been getting Expo-nentially busier here getting ready for Thursday's big ev...
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency is holding a series of stakeholder and...
Cheers to the three new board members at the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance:...
The shared workspace at the Sonoma Community Center is now open, with cubicles a...
Thank you Sonoma voters.
Got a question you'd like to have included at the 1st District Supervisorial can...
It's 'Restaurant Week' Weekend!
Only a few booths remain available for the March 15th Business Expo. Contact Ka...
Green Drinks meets tonight at 6 pm at the Lodge, and the Springs Community Allia...
Supervisorial candidate forum to be held at Ramekins on Thursday evening, March...
Napa Valley College's 7th Annual Wine Country Hospitality Symposium has been set...
Peterson Mechanical gets rave reviews for their project at the Community Center....
Architect Robert Baumann is heading up this fascinating renovation project.
Vode Lighting is one of the sponsors for the upcoming Green Drinks get-together,...
Krewe of Meadowcroft Mardi Gras Celebration
See you this evening at the After-Hours Member Mixer at Massage Envy!
Cheers to our new Chamber Board President, Chip Allen! (and special thanks to '...
Have you booked a booth for the Expo yet?
NxLevel, a highly acclaimed 12-session small business development program design...
Looking forward to VinOlivo next weekend! More than 60 of our local wineries are...
Thanks Chief Sackett for touching base on issues affecting the business communit...
We are very excited about our new outpatient Rehab facility, located directly be...
"Hands On Facebook" workshop February 7th at the Business & Entrepreneurship Cen...
Looking for more EXPOsure for your business? Registration is now open for booths...
Sonoma Valley Hospital is a proud sponsor of the Sonoma Relay for Life. Many sta...
Kudos to Fairmont SMI for their support of the SVHS Ag program, to Whole Foods f...
Congrats to Exchange Bank in Sonoma on being named Branch of the Year!
The Chamber Board supports Measure A, the proposed parcel tax extension for Sono...
Restaurant Week is coming soon! A dozen Sonoma Valley restaurants have signed u...
Local bankers team with Teen Center to offer free financial literacy seminars fo...
See you at the Golf Club on Friday for "State of the Valley".
EDB report shows business confidence climbing in Sonoma County
Sonoma Valley Hospital will be a proud sponsor of the inaugural Napa-Sonoma Gran...
Chamber members, please take 5 minutes to complete the short survey that was inc...
Message from the Mayor Joanne Bouldt Sanders This Wednesday, January 18th there...
"State of the County" can be viewed by webcast, starting 7:45 a.m. on Friday. I...
Sonoma County Airport expansion moves forward!
Sonoma State School of Business students are looking for spring internship oppor...
Sonoma Sister Cities (Penglai Committee) presents Chinese New Year with Martin Y...
From Entrepreneur.com: a survey of 12,000 business people about networking foun...
"State of the County" breakfast forum is January 13; registration link below. S...
A profile of tenacity, resilience, and community.
Thank you to all the SVH employees that donated gifts to Friedman Bros Secret Sa...
Holiday Open Houses at Benziger Family Winery and Imagery Estate Winery on Wedne...
Special Board of Directors meeting tonight to discuss Sonoma Valley Hospital's 3...
Let the Olive Season begin!
It’s World AIDS Day- 30 years later—there is NO cure, there is NO vaccine----The...
Looking forward to this evening's Chamber holiday party!
The SVVGA's first annual holiday wine tasting and gift market event is this Satu...
Wow!
Friday, November 25th is SHOP SONOMA DAY. Think Local First!
Did you know that the Chamber has a "Greening Your Sonoma Valley Wine Country Ev...
Holiday in Carneros is this weekend, with special tastings, pairings, music and...
Dr. Lopes & Team are hosting a winter coat drive, now through Dec. 15th. Leave...
Some interesting data from the Governer's Office on Economic Development.
Sonoma Winery To Host Benefit Photography Exhibition
Women in Business breakfast forum is this Friday! Link below to details and reg...
Great article by Brian Smucker of Baksheesh in this month's North Bay Biz.
Accredited investors: "Cars, Cabernet and Cash", the 2011 North Bay Investor Su...
Halloween Extravaganza: Witchie Poo Goes Ga-Ga!
Leaderglass Participating in Sonoma County ARTrails
Dance the night away with DJ Juan Kamenney at the October 22nd MIX at Sonoma Val...
What a wonderful Business of the Year luncheon! So many heartfelt comments abou...
See you at the member After Hours Mixer tonight at Bank of Marin!
Chamber News: Survey Results, Best Places to Work #vr...
Did you know that ONE in EIGHT women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during...
Are you confused about mixed messages regarding mammography screening? We encour...
"Next Steps for Small Business" is a professional development roadshow sponsored...
Have you made your reservations for the Business of the Year luncheon honoring E...
A workshop on the redevelopment of the old Patten St. fire station property will...
Instead of the traditional ribbon cutting, Staples had a ribbon "shredding" at t...
We still have space available for our Breast Cancer Survivors Breakfast, "Life a...
We would like to invite all Sonoma breast cancer survivors to our "Life after Br...
Kudos to all of the Sonoma Valley Chamber member businesses that have been recog...
Congratulations to all the businesses recognized at this morning's "Tops in Sono...
While supplies last, all women that have their mammograms during the month of Oc...
Do you know of a home-based business that could benefit from belonging to the Ch...
Get the most up-to-date information on changes to California employment law at t...
Sonoma Valley Hospital is honoring our local breast cancer survivors at a celebr...
Tops in Sonoma is right around the corner! Make sure to get your registration fo...
This week's Active Aging class focuses on Home Safety; helpful hints to avoid in...
Chamber News: Business of the Year, Tops in Sonoma, Local Updates
Road work update: New asphalt paving work is scheduled for the following dates a...
It was great to meet Sonoma Valley's New Businesses at last Thursdays New Busine...
Thank you Mary's Pizza for donating 2,900 "Scholastic Achievement" pizza certifi...
Deadline to submit your application is today at 5 pm at the Administrative offic...
Admire the original paintings of plein air and studio works by 15 of the top nat...
Shop Whole Foods Market Sonoma today 8am - 9pm. 5% of proceeds will support Sono...
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County would like to invite you to pa...
Tickets still available for Sunday's event! Call Harmony in the Foundation offic...
Tops in Sonoma Breakfast and New Business Reception #...
The Sonoma League for Historic Preservation will be hosting its Fall Lecture Ser...
Sonoma Valley Crush kicks off a week from today! Experience harvest hands-on wit...
Sonoma Valley Hospital benefits from the generosity of the Sonoma Valley Harvest...
Have you registered for the "Tops in Sonoma" Breakfast Forum yet? "Tops in Sonom...
....and meet Julie Souza, Occupational Therapist with our Home Care Program...
The 2011 Sonoma Wine Contry Weekend kicks off tomorrow! Have you purchased your...
The Sonoma Healthcare Center invites you to the Annual Mike Fall Car Show on Sep...
Community Cafe is one of Sonoma's newest breakfast and lunch hangouts that offer...
Chamber News: Tops in Sonoma Breakfast #vr4smallbiz
Take part in the annual recognition of the Top tax revenue generators and job pr...
Back to School for Sonoma - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
Whole Foods Market Sonoma provided a wonderful atmosphere for Business After Hou...
Please join us at any one of these FREE classes on aging. Skillfully presented b...
What an EXCELLENT team event. Thanks for the Photo @Sonoma Valley Hospital Foun...
Join us this evening for Business After Hours at Whole Foods Market (201 West Na...
Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley Sunday, August 21st, for the Ducky Derb...
Chamber Mail: Business Mixer, Open House, Wine Events
His unique approach and level of knowledge helped catapult SVH to the next level...
We are looking forward to the event as well!
Join us Thursday, August 18th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Whole Foods Market for Business...
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is less than a month away, have you purchase your ti...
Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting and 10% off select wines at 18 wineries throu...
The SVH Relay for Life team Vital Signs raised more than $6300 for the Sonoma Re...
Thinking about starting a business but not sure where to begin? Sign up for the...
Tickets for the 2011 Sonoma Valley Crush are now on sale! Experience harvest, ha...
Head to the Sonoma County Fair this Thursday, August 4th for Sonoma Day at the f...
The SVH Relay for Life team Vital Signs is sponsoring a jewelry sale this Weds A...
We are all very excited about the new addition!
Join Gundlach Bundschu Saturday, August 6th, 7pm, for the Gunbun Summer Film Fes...
The Sonoma Valley Economic Development Partnership has teamed with the Small Bus...
The Sonoma County Fair opens tomorrow, Wednesday, July 27th and runs through Sun...
Check out the event calendar on the Chamber website. There are tons of fun activites to come this summer!
Our Foundation really IS a foundation for the work we are able to do--unsung heroes!
Sonoma Skin is joing the Lyon Ranch Animal Rescue center to share their animals with the public on Wednesday, July 27th 5:30-8:00 pm. Raffle tickets will be available for sale and proceeds will be donated to the Lyon Ranch. This is a free event, children
If you, or someone you know, have ever suffered joint pain, or if you’re looking for ways to help prevent or to relieve pain in the knees or shoulders, Sonoma Valley Hospital is hosting a special, free presentation next Thursday, July 28, at Vintag
California Small Business Tax Seminar, Wednesday, July 20th, 8:30am-12noon, at Sonoma Mountain Village Event Center in Rohnert Park. This seminar is a wonderful opportunity for our business community to dialouge with government entities and have their co
One week left to submit Business of the Year nominations!
Reminder: Sonoma Valley Hospital is a designated drop off site for the Sonoma Relay For Life Canned Food drive. Boxes are located in the main lobby. Thank you!
Stop by Sebastiani and check out their new mural "Sonoma County - coast to farm" painted by local artist Scott Long.
Community Cafe offers in-house and off-site catering available and they offer private event space! Hold your birthday, anniversary, family reunion or other special occasion at Community Cafe!
The Sonoma Friday Farmer's Market has been temporarily moved for the next three weeks. July 8, 15, and 22 the farmer's market will be held at the North end of First Street East, just north of Teeter Field. All regular vendors will still be ther
Save the date: August 4th is Sonoma Day at the Sonoma County Fair.
Have you sent in your nomination for 2011 Business of the Year yet?
Reminder; You can drop off your canned food donations for the Sonoma Relay For Life for Food Drive (to support F.I.S.H.) in the Sonoma Valley Hospital lobby. Thank you!
Sonoma has lots planned for the Fourth of July! Head to the Plaza and watch the parade, check out the festival, and enjoy the fireworks.
Will we see you at the 4th of July Parade? Join us marching if you like....the theme is "Local Heroes"
Sonoma Valley Hospital is a collection site for the Relay for Life canned food drive. There is a collection box in the Lobby!
The Sonoma Valley Hospital Relay for Life team Vital Signs is having a bake sale tomorrow, Thursday, from 10-2 in the hospital lobby. All proceeds go directly to Relay for Life. Also, bring a canned good and be entered in a raffle for a Starbucks gift ca
Is seeking nominations for the 11th annual Business of the Year Award. Nominees must be active Sonoma Valley Businesses recognized for leadership and contributions to the quality of life in Sonoma Valley.
Take advantage of the Tuesday Farmers Market special rate at Sonoma Valley Inn. Enjoy all the wonders of the Farmers Market then head back to the Sonoma Valley Inn for a restful nights sleep. Call 800.334.5784 to reserve your room for Tonight!
Congratulations to Boden Plumbing for earning the Diamond Certified® Rating!
Wednesdays are free admission days at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Check out their current exhibition "Six Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm."
Open Community Forum on the Jazz+ Festival, 6pm tonight at Ramekins. The forum will allow members of the community to interact and provide feedback about the Jazz+ Festival.
Enjoy fresh produce, seasonal fruit, and more at Sonoma Community Center's Saturday Market. Fun for the whole family!
We are happy to hear that our dear Dr. Mitarai is enjoying his retirement.
Free e-waste electronics recycling Saturday and Sunday June 18th and 19th at Sonoma Friedman's Home Improvement.
Bring your well-behaved and leashed dog to Sonoma Bank for a canine themed Business After Hours this Thursday, June 16th!
Napa Valley Opera House is offering a summer passport for shows; buy 3 shows get 30% off. Remember tonight is Downtown Friday Night so head to the plaza!
Business Seminar - Building your best team: Hiring, Training, and Retaining Good Employees - Wednesday, June 15 from 8:30-11am. Advance registration is required; contact Chamber staff at 996-1033.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art is now offering free admission on Wednesdays. “We offer a free admissions day for the benefit of our Sonoma Valley neighbors,” explains Lance Walker, Marketing and Events Manager.
Explore downtown Friday nights! During the Summer months select plaza shops and services will be keeping their doors open late allowing locals and guests a chance to enjoy the wonderful Sonoma Plaza.
Check out Reconstructed World at di Rosa, 5200 Sonoma Hwy. Event runs through June 4th.
Infineon Raceway is offering Sonoma Residents half-priced tickets for the Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival in honor of the third annual Celebrate Sonoma Day at Infineon. Call 800-870-RACE to purchase tickets.
Check out the fantastic artwork created this week by Sonoma Plein Air artists. Saturday, June 28th in the Sonoma Plaza.
Join Valley of the Moon Winery during the Memorial Day Weekend, May 27 through May 30, 2011. VOM is offering a 30% discount on select wines that are perfect for anything that you might be cooking on the grill, or to sip and share with your friends.
Jazz Plus enchanted the crowds last weekend. The weekend featured three days of music with performances by the Tedeschi Trucks Band, John Fogerty, Sheryl Crow, the Gipsy Kings, and more. The event drew in thousands of spectators, raising money to provide
Select Plaza Shops and Services will be open until 7pm on Friday nights allowing guests and locals to experience the wonders of the Plaza "Downtown Friday Nights". June - August.
Business After Hours tonight, May 19, at Synergy Dental Group.
CEO Kelly Mather shares some great news in her blog...
Clebrate Jazz with food, music, and wine at Jazz+, May 20-22.
Go to either of the Sonoma Mary's Pizza locations on May 23 to support Sonoma Valley Hospital's Relay for Life Team Vital Signs! Mary's is having a Dine & Donate and 20% of the proceeds goes directly to the SVH Relay for Life Team! C
Thanks to our wonderful speakers, Ben Stone, Wendy Peterson, and Beth Pratt who spoke at the Business Barometer Breakfast Forum this morning.
The Business Barometer - Annual Report Breakfast Forum is tomorrow Friday, May 13 at Sonoma Golf Club. Reservations required.
Massage Envy Spa held a wonderful Grand Opening last friday. The new location looks great. Stop by and ckeck them out on the Plaza at 452 First Street East.
May is all about appreciation
Cornerstone Sonoma will feature singer-songwriter and recording artist Chris von Sneidern in concert at the Keating Wines tasting room on Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m.
Rand McNally and USA Today are excited to announce the kick-off of Best of the Road® — their search for the best small towns in America from the most beautiful to the most fun, and they want your imput! The top towns will be featured in the Bes
Massage Envy Spa's Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbion Cutting is scheduled for Friday, May 6th, 4pm-7pm. The Chamber staff will be there with our big scissors to help celebrate this event.
The house was packed Saturday for our first community seminar on personal and pet preparedness for Disasters. Thank you to all who came and made it special!
What a great seminar on Emergency Preparedness! Thanks to all who turned out for it. A special thanks to John Seguto from the American Red Cross and Dr Rhonda Stallings DVM, of Arroyo Veterinary Hospital. Our valley is rich with resources and people will
Head outside and enjoy the beautiful sunshine this weekend with di Rosa Spring Nature Hikes Saturday, April 30, 10am.
Friday, May 6th is the last day to nominate your student employee for the Student Good Work Ethic Award. Cast your vote and honor your hard working student employee!
Reminder about our Emergency Preparedness discussion Saturday in the hospital Cafe. It's about your preparedness and your pets!! Free!!
The Chamber Breakfast Forum, "Business Barometer - Annual Report" is schedualed for Friday, May 13, 2011. Speakers will include Ben Stone, Wendy Peterson, and Beth Pratt. Advanced registration required.
Thank you to everyone who made it out to Sonoma Valley Museum of Art for Business After Hours last night.
Business After Hours tonight at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art.
Join us at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art this Thrusday, April 21 for Business After Hours.
April in Carneros is here! Saturday April 16 and Sunday April 17, 10am - 4pm.
Sonoma, named as one of America's prettiest town by Forbes.com!
Do you have an outstanding student-employee? Nominate them for the "Good Work Ethic Award!"
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Next Level Luncheon today. Speaker Lynne Lancaster's speach was engaging, funny, and very enjoyable.
“Next Level” entrepreneur lunch series tomorrow 12noon - 1:30 pm at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. Registration required.
Sonoma Valley Hospital’s Auxiliary and the Sebastiani Winery are planning an afternoon of food, fun and arts & crafts at the Spring Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy Sebastiani BBQ, stroll the winery’s grounds, meet t
Spend the weekend outside exploring nature. Di Rosa's Saturday Art & Meadow tours resume on April 30 at 10:00 AM. Hikes to the top of Milliken Peak with sweeping views of the North Bay are offered 4x per season. $15 per hike. Reservations requi
Register for the 2011 "Next Level" entrepreneur lunch series at kathy@sonomachamber.com or (707) 996-1033. Last day to register is April 4th.
The Chamber’s 2011 “Next Level” entrepreneur lunch series presents “Next Generation: Passing the Entrepreneurial Baton” on Wednesday, April 6 from noon to 1:30 at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. Cost is $25/members and $50/
Reduce your eco footprint and go green at Recycle Sonoma this Saturday March 26th, 10am - 12 noon at Andrews Hall. Learn how to recycle everything from light bulbs to compostable kitchen waste at this free workshop.
Tune in for Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives Monday, March 28th at 9pm and see Guy Fier at our local Sunflower Cafe!
Are you breathing? Check out CEO Kelly Mather's latest blog post :)
Celebrate Italy’s Carnevale at Viansa’s Carnival of Venice! Viansa Winery & Marketplace will host the first-ever Carnival of Venice in Wine Country. An event open to the public on Saturday, March 26, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Reservations fo
Cornerstone's Big Blue Tree is coming down this Sunday, March 20th, 2pm sharp! Stop by early to take your last photos under the tree. Complimentry blue balls will be handed out to all guests. The first 100 guest will recieve signed balls by the arti
Become a fan of the Shop Sonoma Page on facebook. Post on the wall to show Sonoma what's going on at your business or simply check the page to inquire about local bargins.
Sonoma Valley Girlfriends month offers up the perfect chance for you and your favorite females to reconnect, relax, and revel in the postcard spoils of Sonoma Valley. So gather some girlfriends and take advantage of seasonal specials and events, just for
Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to the Business Expo last night. It was a blast!
Business Expo tonight 5pm-7pm at the Veterans Memorial Building, 126 First St. West . Hope to see everyone there.
March is Girlfriends Getaway Month get out and celebrate with friends! Lots of great local deals from lodging to wine tasting, there's something for everyone.
Business Expo this Thursday 5pm-7pm at the Vets Building. Lots of great buisnesses are participating. We hope to see you there!
Repo show art reception tonight at the Arts Guild of Sonoma 6pm-9pm. A green themed show of art made from recycled materials.
If you haven't checked out the Shop Sonoma page on facebook now is the time! Find out about current deals, discounts, and specials throughout Sonoma Valley. Promote your own businesses by posting on the page or simply check out what others have to o
March is Girlfriends Getaway Month so invite your girlfriends to Sonoma Valley and check out all the local deals on where to stay, what to do, and where to dine.
Tools for change! Sonoma Valley Hospital is offering a free one hour class on stress reduction next week on Tuesday the 1st from 2-3pm. It is called Tools for Change and the teacher is fantastic! We’re also offering an 8-week stress reduction an
Celebrity Wine Bartender Night is tonight at Carneros Bistro at The Lodge at Sonoma. 6:30pm-8pm. The event is free so stop on by and enjoy some tastes from Nicholson Ranch winery.
Check out Eco Chic: Towards Sustainable Swedish Fashion Exhibit at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. This exhibition by the Swedish Institute showcases Swedish fashion designers who take an environmentally friendly and ethical approach to their work, without
Check out the Grand Opening of the new Museum Cafe at Sonoma Valley Musuem of Arts this Friday and Saturday 8am-11am and recieve a free cup of coffe and donut. This cafe is a great new place to stop in for your morning coffee!
There are still a couple of appointments available for our Vascular Screening Event with Dr. Laura Pak Saturday Feb 26 10am-3pm, $99. Please call Kimberley at 707-935-5004 with questions or to make an appointment.
The After Hours Mixer at Sonoma Valley Inn last night was a hit, thanks to everyone who could make it. Sonoma Valley Inn would like to offer Chamber Members an opportunity to participate in their "Inn-Club Rewards" Program. For more information
Mix, mingle, and network with local business men and women at Business After Hours tonight at Sonoma Valley Inn. 550 Second Street West, 5:30pm-7:00pm.
Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Sonoma one of its 2011 Dozen Distinctive Destinations, one of only 2 in California. They have a voting link that can further enhance Sonoma's place on the NTHP website. Vote if you can.
The Business Expo is just around the corner. If you have not registered for a booth it's not too late! Call 996-1033 or click the link below to download a registration form.
Support Sonoma Valley and shop local this Valentine's holiday.
Sonoma Valley Hospital CEO Kelly Mather describes the new hospital design in her current blog.
Thank you for helping us surpass 250 "friends". Hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather while we have it :)
Looking for fun events in Sonoma? Check out our member events caledar to find out what is going on this week in Sonoma. Be sure to look at our Chamber events calendar as well to stay current on the Chamber mixers and breakfast forums.
The 2011 Business Expo is almost here. Network, promote, and meet other business members from Sonoma Valley. Call the Chamber at 996-1033 or click the link below to download a registration form to reserve your booth.
The Heart of Sonoma Valley Tasting Pass, valid now through February 28th, 2011 at 19 participating wineries. Wineries are all offering specials throughout the event such as two for one tastings, discounts and special olive oil samplings. Once purchased
Thank you to our wonderful speakers and to everyone who attended the State of the Valley Breakfast Forum this morning, it was a great success.
Community Cafe To Open In Sonoma In March, 2011
Enjoying this spring-like weather? Get out and take a walk around your neighborhood and remember why we live in the beautiful Sonoma Valley :)
"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." — Martin Luther King Jr.
State of the Valley Breakfast Forum is almost here. Call 996-1033 to make your reservation. Last day to register is January 21st.
We'd love to see you there!
We are very proud of our own Michelle and John Donaldson, and Dr. Aimee Chagnon and her husband, Daniel Nichols.
Resolve to Volunteer this Year!
Save the date: Savor Sonoma Valley, March 19th and 20th
Ensure your business is complying with Accessibility Laws: ADA and Tilte 24 This workshop will cover business owner responsibilities, barrier removal, historic building issues, benefits of SB 1608, tax incentives and financial assistance for imporvement
"Dressed to Hire" is a free workshop to help job seekers put together a winning outfit for an interview. Fran Meininger of My Girlfriend’s Closet and Joanne Sanders of Bolt Staffing Service Inc. are joining efforts to produce the worksho
Welcome Rhylen Patrick Tornello, first Sonoma baby of the new year!
Sonoma Valley Hospital warmly welcomes Dr. Geeta Malik to Sonoma. She is a family practice physician, fluent in Spanish and basic sign language. You can reach her at 707-938-3870.
Happy New Year from everyone here at Sonoma Valley Hospital. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you in 2010. We hope you choose us to be a part of your health care team in 2011 as well. Cheers!
Have a safe and Happy Holiday :)
All of us at Sonoma Valley Hospital wish you and yours a very Happy Holiday season and a joyous New Year!! Cheers!
Chech out the Shop Sonoma Facebook fan page to find deals for all your last minute holiday shopping. And remeber to always Shop Sonoma.
Join the holiday cheer with A Charlie Brown Christmas tonight at the Napa Valley Opera House.
Get in the holiday spirit with Veona Voices of the Season.....Oh Holy Night this Saturday at 7:30pm.
There's still time to vote for your favorite winery gingerbread house. Have you voted yet?
Join the Sonoma County Master Gardeners from 9-11am on the first and third Wednesady of each month to work in SCC's Waterwise demonstration garden. Fun and educational!
Don't miss Lisa Kristine's annual Holiday Reception tonight at 6 p.m. and remember to shop Sonoma this year for all your holiday needs.
Carol & Wayne Petersen, Vineyard Jewelers and Dr. Rhonda Stallings, Arroyo Veterinary Hospital join Santa and an overflowing crowd of more than 150 members celebrating the season at the Chamber's Annual Holiday Party at the Fairmont Sonoma Missi
Please read about our First Annual "Excellence Award" winners. We are mighty proud of our amazing staff and all of their hard work and daily contributions to the community.
Sonoma Valley Hospital welcomes our new Board member, Kevin Carruth and welcome Dave Chambers back for another term.
The First Annual Excellence Awards at the 2010 Holiday Party was amazing and inspiring, look for photos in the upcoming days. SVH has dedicated professionals always at work to maintain, improve and restore the health of our community.
Wineries throughout Sonoma Valley are busy creating gingerbread replicas of their beautiful winery buildings. These sweet creations will be displayed in their tasting rooms throughout December. Tasting room guests are invited to vote for their favorite
Lisa Kristine is proud to announce the annual Holiday Reception featuring her all new work in conjunction with Free the Slaves. December 10th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 452 First St. East in Sonoma, CA 95476 Call (707) 938-3860 for more information.
If you can't attend tonight's board meeting, you can watch it on SVTV channel 27 or stream live (link below).
Sonoma Valley Health Care District BOD meeting tonight. New Board members will be sworn in. Here's the link to the agenda:
Join the Shop Sonoma fan page on Facebook to stay updated on locals discounts, events, and deals.
The Women in Business Breakfast Forum was a success thanks to all our wonderful speakers.
Sonoma Glassblowing Studio To Open
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA) announces its’ 27th Annual Holiday Open House, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 26 & 27 from 11 AM – 4 PM both days!
A very happy (belated) Radiologic Technologist week to our awesome Imaging staff! It was last week, but we were so busy, even WE missed it! Here's a little bit about Rad Techs...
Monday is the last day to register for the Women in Business Breakfast Forum. There will be lots of great speakers so don't miss your chance, register today!
Vince Albano, Mary's Pizza (2009 Honoree) presented Mike Benziger with the 2010 Business of the Year Award at last month's sold out luncheon at Sonoma Golf Club.
Some of our staff members dressed in pink today for Wear Pink Day, in recognition of breast cancer awareness. Love their spirit!
Music fest rocks big charity numbers
Gorham will manage new Rabobank branch
Mary Louise Andrade Christel
Burglar of Maloney home sentenced
Hospital makeover project halfway home
Doobie Doobie Doo… It’s time for a B.R. Cohn Concert
Fish tales, hay bales and lots o’ pie
Lady Dragon golfers drop to 0-9
Game Preview: Sonoma Dragons vs. Windsor Jaguars
Hot stuff
Salsa Trading Company celebrates 20 years with anniversary sale
Get ready for Faith in Action day
Interfaith Forum at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art - Concurrent with ‘Visions of Paradise’ Exhibit
Farewell to a friend
Billy Stack dead at seventeen
Seeing humor in the darkness
Walk & roll
It really does feel like things are changing around here, all in a good way, all as a way of building on the goodness and character that people love about Sonoma Valley Hospital. We’re just focusing, structuring, getting organized, and helping t
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the first 250 patients that have their mammogram in October will receive a butterfly / awareness ribbon lapel pin as a gift. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of your health care needs. Please cal
During October, and while supplies last, have your mammogram taken with a soft "MammoPad", designed to make a warmer and softer surface between the patient and the mammography machine, MammoPad reduces discomfort by 50% in 3 out of 4 women. Be
A new Sonoma Bank ATM has been installed at the Lynch building just off the Plaza!
A new Sonoma Bank ATM has been installed at the Lynch building just off the Plaza!
It really does feel like things are changing around here, all in a good way, all as a way of building on the goodness and character that people love about Sonoma Valley Hospital. We’re just focusing, structuring, getting organized, and helping t
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the first 250 patients that have their mammogram in October will receive a butterfly / awareness ribbon lapel pin as a gift. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of your health care needs. Please cal
During October, and while supplies last, have your mammogram taken with a soft "MammoPad", designed to make a warmer and softer surface between the patient and the mammography machine, MammoPad reduces discomfort by 50% in 3 out of 4 women. Be
Art collector Rene di Rosa dies
Will council give $24k to music festival?
Putting the drive into blood drive
During October, and while supplies last, have your mammogram taken with a soft "MammoPad"
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the first 250 patients that have their mammogram i
Tourist numbers heating up after cold start
Survey: business confidence on the rise
Museum of Art names director of education
Leaf blower? It must be Wednesday
Burning ring of fire
Feeling the love from Sonoma to Clarksburg
Dr. F ponders kitten stealing and a stringy situation
Dragons dumped by Dublin 31-14 in pre-season finale
Tough week for Lady Dragons
3 cool things
Hit-and-run claims famed Sonoma restaurateur
Don’t blow it
Patron’s Gala
Presentation announces new hires
Barn door opening
Bees are buzzing at Sun FM 91.3
The life and times of George McKale
So long…..for now….possibly
A very special group of children to perform at this year’s Vintage Festival
Summer round-up: sublime quail, small plates, gleaning and more
Challenges and priorities for local nonprofits
You Tube’s Merengue dog and uncontrollable sniffing
Dragons drop chance to beat Tam; fall 17-12 to visiting ‘Hawks
Game Preview: Sonoma Dragons at the Dublin Gaels
Dog count scheduled for Saturday
Community Briefs
City sells west side lot for $1.45 million
Moon over Montini
Come to the Water
The race is on for Sonoma City Council
2-for-1 deal at Cohn music fest
City meeting on leaf blowers
3 Cool Things
What constitutes a pet hoarder and the suture/staple conundrum
‘Luna’ rises for La Luz
Picky, picky, picky
Don’t cash in IRA to pay for mom’s care
Festivals galore
Getting the most from history at the curb
Is it addiction, or just love? part 2
The last gasp of summer
Sonoma pays tribute to Norton Buffalo
Dragons rally, then rock Terra Linda 34-15
Game Preview: Sonoma Dragons vs. Tamalpais Red-Tailed Hawks
The bride wore white leather
Music fest adds Doobie Brothers
Film festival opens with “The Town”
In tribute and remembrance
3 cool things
Sonoma supports San Bruno
Support for art made Plein
Change is in the air
Mariano eyes Vallejo for state of the art prison
Is it addiction, or just love? Part 1
Big ideas at a young age
On the Wall
A new Sonoma Bank ATM has been installed at the Lynch building just off the Plaza!
It really does feel like things are changing around here, all in a good way, all as a way of build
Community Briefs
No need for SVB to point fingers
Letters to the Editor
Wow! It’s the first century! – Come to the Water in Sonoma
Maybe aliens from space will save us
Avoiding “deadbeat” dad’s debt
Game Preview: Sonoma Dragons at Terra Linda Trojans
Dragons drop opener to San Rafael 23-14
People who complain and pets in pain
Heaven on earth at Hudson Ranch
Dust off your dancing shoes, it’s time for a ball!
Chicken “litter” power plant possible
Springs Town Hall Meeting gathers a crowd
In full bloom
D. MARIE MILLER
Day at the beach for Wine Auction
Two vehicle accident
Shake your Bundschu
Vineyard Workers BBQ
CFO: Hospital bond money is safe
Bicycling is hot – get in gear at the third annual Bike Fest
Arrests & Incidents
Sonoma Valley Teen Services explores Impressionism
Classifieds 09/02/10
Run away to the circus festival
U12 Cobras win second straight tourney in Pacifica
Barking Bowser
Back to school food for thought
Community Briefs
Do you geocache?
Letters to the Editor
The best things in life are free
Labor Day: celebrating strength and prosperity
Can marriage withstand infidelity?
What, whine? Who me?
Josh Little singing with EZ Kewl? The rumor is true
Kristin’s a delish-a-what?
The summer that never was
Witkowicki honored by Girl Scouts of Northern California
Marin carjacking victim escapes in Sonoma
Game Preview: Sonoma Dragons vs. San Rafael Bulldogs
Event Marketing Works To Focus On Sonoma Wine Industry
Who done it?
The great unseen
A message from SV bank board
What kind of Market does Council want?
Sonoma Hospital will treat Napa inmates
Shipshape at the Sebastiani
Final weekend for ‘La Bete’
SVVGA names Maureen Lamb Cottingham Executive Director
Three Cool Things
Hopmonk and Hot Box happenings and fun with la familia Robledo
Check, please!
Sonoma meets Cittaslow. It’s more than just good Italian food!
Pee parade peeves bulldog owners
Lady Dragons soccer opens this week with designs on return to NCS
Soccer Team looking to replace key parts as season gets underway
Attention grabbers
Community Briefs
Registration night for Girl Scouts
A story garden of fun and fantasy
Westamerica takes over Sonoma Valley Bank
Sonoma Valley Bank closed by the federal regulators
Barbara Bassett Grand-Scrutton
And then next American Idol is………
Cittaslow receives first grant
Meininger steps down from the Sonoma Valley Ed Foundation
City Council race set
Nominations for Treasure Artist due
New Spanish instructor at Vintage House
Teens kayak in Tomales Bay
Dragon alums key parts of Crushers roster
SF sculpture gallery merges with Sonoma location
Playing on tradition
Marion Robert 'Bob' McDonald
Sherman B. Trotter
Hall takes helm at La Luz
SVH gets final $22.8 million in bond sales
Meininger steps down from ed foundation
Huffman seeks review of SmartMeter safety
Over the road, not over the hill
Eileen Therese Hoey Criss
Chris Wayne Moser
Audrey Borland Mathis
Janet Hall - Dec. 31, 1922 - Aug. 9, 2010
Plaza Wine Bar opens In Sonoma
Sonoma closes skate park
County fair's a wrap
Seven in city council race
Schools save by not having board election
Local talent named Executive Director of La Luz
A story garden of fun and fantasy
Department of Education grants $3 million to Sonoma Valley schools
Seven in city council race; 3 in hospital board race
Community Briefs
Awakening a legacy at age 60… and beyond
The contextual self
Local teen chosen to represent Madonna del Lume celebration in SF
Beekeeper is buzzing about city hives
Fresh website answers Farmers Market critics
New board members for Impact100 Sonoma
Caltrans to re-align Stage Gulch Road Wednesday night
Bad checks lead to big bail
Ex-employee arrested for attempted arson
Joseph Anthony Berardinelli
Hall named director at La Luz
Donated equipment
Meeting Sonoma's 'Finest and Bravest'
Getting ready for school
Springs head shop already draws flak
Schools get $3M innovation grant
New administrators take reins at SVH
Council, hospital will have races
Fr. Crews named Grand Prix grand marshal
Birding hot spots mapped out
Board member gives museum $100K
Carruth, Kenny jump into hospital board race
Jumping into action
A close call
City names fire house for Mazza
Cool weather delays grape harvest
Valley gays applaud judge's Prop. 8 ruling
Teen pulls council papers
Rouge: A black-tie Parisian affair
New SVHS principal to have open-door
Sonoma Valley Hospital buys MRI van
Booker, Carr, Cervantes to get 'Amistad' awards
Driver in Hwy. 12 wreck charged with DUI
Zucchini racing
Mentoring teams up for summer fun
Glen Ellen girls take honors in fair flower show
‘Rush’ to high school
Council will hear Mission Square appeal
News Briefs
School board approves bond measure for November ballot
Positive numbers for bank as deadline looms
The name lives on
Hospital unveils sparkling new rooms
Relay for Life
Al Mazza fire station dedication Wednesday
Black Cat tickets on sale
Sonoma Valley High Rush set for Saturday
Zucchini races
Room renovations
She loves me, she loves me not, she loves me ...
Richard (Dick) F. Mullins Jr. 1940-2010
Grass fire
Relay raises $154,000
Winery Insider: A business and love story
Sonoma Valley Unified School District board seeks $40M bond
Helping teachers, students at SVHS
City council race getting crowded
Relay for Life
The cost of running city government
Seven groups benefit from Ellman Fund
Al Mazza fire station dedication set Aug. 4
Leslie Marilyn Kunde
Man busted for drugs twice in five-day span
Beatrice Mary Repetto
Mary Elizabeth Martin Schuhle
School board puts $40 million bond on ballot
Party on
Chewing up Arnold Drive
Relay For Life gets on track this weekend
Few candidates for local races
Hospital's SNF gets facelift
County sues FHFA over PACE program
Duck pond checked for West Nile mosquitoes
Sports shorts
David Ash Johnson
Council member Gallian names scholarship winner
Huffman salutes wind-powered winery
Rocking out
New lawyer + trust changes = money well spent
A story garden of fun and fantasy
My life as a turnip
Letters to the Editor
You won’t read it here
Honey, I’m home – council OK’s beekeeping
Major injuries in three-car crash
City Party takes over the Plaza
World Cup comes to an end
Fifth Annual Muscardini Cellars Barrel Tasting
No kegs, BBQs or furniture at City Party
Whose house is this, anyway?
Nancy 'Sue' McBride-Rowe
Ray Lewis Herrick
David Ash Johnson
Janice Lee Sperring Wilson
Errant driver wipes out fire plug – again
Zellerbach's innovations the 'Hanzell Way'
Collecting hair for Relay For Life
School board to mull $40M bond
Friday wreck
Hwy. 12 accident injures 4
Jobs program teaches teens, life, work skills
Maloney burglars plead 'guilty'
Violent crime down 32% in Sonoma
Officials promote whooping cough vaccine
Funds for business building upgrades
Grinding head-on crash closes Hwy. 12 Sunday evening
Burglars of Maloney home plead guilty
SVB announces positive income
So many seats, so few candidates
Red and White
Miscreant makes break for fence while handcuffed
Sidney I. Duddy - March 21, 1924-July 11, 2010
Making art from junk
Marilyn M. Smith
Couple pleads guilty to Maloney burglary
Council ponders Rancho de Sonoma's water dilemma
It's county fair time
Sonoma Community Center honors Zellerbach as 2010 'Muse'
Hanna students get hands-on training
Bees the buzz in city biz
Maloney family's belongings donated
My plan
Police host ‘Alive at 25’
The City Party is back!
Delectable pizza, French radishes, air chilled chicken and more…
Howdy Neighbor!
Sage advice for daughters and sons
Course record broken in Wine Country Half Marathon
How’s the market?
Red & White all over
Where in Sonoma?
British invasion
I-T earns 9 national awards from NNA
Tipon eyes archiving from Indian viewpoint
Vigilante vandal nabbed with paint, drugs, alcohol
Adolph Nelson Gamas
Charles 'Chuck' Scullion-Smith
Elizabeth Cooke Field
Take your pick: Broadway musical, paella, or Dixieland jazz?
Michael Duane Leedom
State fines sanitation district almost $350K
Feel the burn
Virginia 'Kirk' Spears - Dec. 18, 1921 to July 14, 2010
Sunday power outage shuts down Sonoma
Where in Sonoma?
Honoring Dave Chavoya
Legacy giving: creating a philanthropic footprint beyond a donor’s lifetime
Firefighters, Mamma Tanino's fight cancer
Blue Cheese Burger on a Model Bakery English Muffin
Smoke and fury at Infineon
Time to rethink our understanding of war?
State sues sanitation district
The end of the mailman
Record breaker
Protecting assets from Medi-Cal grab
Getting homeowners to clean it up
Honoring Dave Chavoya
7,000 lose power on Sunday
Power failure dims downtown business
Sonoma City Council mulls bee question
ID theft ring wrote $1.2M in bad checks
Covering the literacy gap
Drags hit Infineon
Baksheesh again collecting school supplies
Hospice hosts kids' grief support camp
Alleged deer shooter pleads not guilty
City nixes furniture, beer kegs at city party
Wine Management Systems Announces New Online Winery Software
Muscardini Cellars Wins Top Award For 2008 Sangiovese
San Francisco Bay Area Delegates Meet Egyptian Officials on the Nile
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Awarded $50,000 by the National Endowment of the Arts
Intersections: Puzzles as Art at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Rembrandt and Al Farrow at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Rembrandt and Al Farrow at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Fresh Takes on Furniture by Gord Peteran and Donald Fortescue
County of Sonoma News Week of (05/26/2008)
11th Annual Sonoma Valley Film Festival
Olive Festival Finale Weekend
Public Meeting
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