To Whom Goes the Golden Man? Oscar Favorites
Critic Jared Rasic writes, "Once again, I’ve divided my guesses into what should win vs. what will win, but with so many of the nominees this year coming from movies I genuinely enjoyed, I’ll be happy no matter who takes home the little bald man."
Staycation: Bliss Out in Sebastopol
When a stress-relieving vacation is called for, but going away is out of the question, the serene solution is a daycation escape to the Bliss Organic Day Spa, a tranquil haven tucked away in an expansive second-floor space in downtown Sebastopol.
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Healdsburg Happenings: Sept. 18 – 26
Fundraiser for Beekeepers & Educators Engaged (BEE) in Kenya, a nonprofit co-founded by Candice Koseba and Sonoma County Bee Company. The Saturday Sept. 20 event at Acorn Cafe will feature a Kenyan-inspired multicourse meal prepared by Acorn’s Beryl Adler, wine pairings, a honey tasting (Kenyan vs. Sonoma County honey) and a silent auction.
Q&A: Catching up with Robert J. Harris, about his family’s business, Pack Jack Old-Style Barbecue in Sebastopol
Robert J. Harris is the manager, pit boss, cook and spokesperson for Pack Jack Old-Style Barbecue in Sebastopol.
West County’s Tour d’Organics Takes Off Sunday
Beginning to experienced riders of all ages are invited to participate in West County’s favorite cycling event, the Tour d’Organics, on Sunday, August 11. The ride attracted 700 riders last year—from 8 to 84 years old and many from outside the county. This year, organizers are anticipating another great turnout that includes the help of 185 local volunteers.
Trains and Boats and Automobiles, Oh My!
Steve Castelli, a model car enthusiast and drag racer, had a toy vehicle collection that was legendary; with the assistance of his daughter, Tina Castelli, the Healdsburg Museum assembled these mechanical wonders, "a tribute not only to Steve, but to forward motion itself.”
