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“Author Archive”
Stories written by dhart
Author Maggie Oman Shannon discusses how old-fashioned crafting can lead to peacefulness in an era buzzing with technology.

The Week in Sonoma Valley: May 19-26

Sunday, May 19th, 2013

Wide range of activities highlight the week in Sonoma Valley

A horse-drawn wagon takes visitors around scenic Jack London State Historic Park during Plowing Play Day.

Wagon-ho!

Sunday, May 19th, 2013

A horse-drawn wagon takes visitors around scenic Jack London State Historic Park during Plowing Play Day.

Ben the Percheron

A ton of fun at Plowing Play Day

Sunday, May 19th, 2013

Muscular, towering horses show their strength with plowing, wagon rides and more at draft horse event.

Hikers explore the natural beauty of Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen.

Kids’ summer camp at London’s Beauty Ranch

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Jack’s Camp offers creative writing instruction, hiking, games, arts and crafts for middle-school students.

Suzanna Bon in the last hour of the World 24-Hour Championships last weekend in the Netherlands. (Photo by Maurizio Crispi - Ultramaratone Maratone e Dintorni)

Another golden finish for ultrarunner Suzanna Bon

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Boyes Springs woman finishes World 24-Hour Championships ultramarathon with a team gold and a personal bronze for her 146.7-mile run.

A Brownie checks out the many patches she earned during the Girl Scout year.

Sonoma Girl Scouts presents awards

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Girls, volunteers honored at annual Court of Awards. Linn Howard, Marti Murray recognized for outstanding service.

Noah Lowry

The Week in Sonoma Valley: May 12-19

Sunday, May 12th, 2013

Honor Ginny Richardson, attend a book sale, pasta dinner, carnival and Quarryhill fundraiser, learn about beer making and find out about the AFS program — all coming up in Sonoma Valley.

Ed Pedroncelli stands at the old railroad depot on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in Kenwood. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

Old Redwood Highway: Trains drove traffic to Kenwood

Saturday, May 11th, 2013

Developers hoped for a boom town when rail service first rolled through town in 1888. Today, memories and an historic depot remain of the colorful era of Kenwood’s history.

Ballard

Sonoma Valley High School journalists honored

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Dragon’s Tale, student journalists win Redwood Empire Excellence in Journalism awards sponsored by The Press Democrat.

Owen Tuttle out on a biking excursion. He is the top bike commuter in Sonoma County.

Owen Tuttle named Sonoma County ‘Bike Commuter of the Year’

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

Bicyclists celebrate 19th annual Bike to Work Day today with special events. Join Owen Tuttle in trading four wheels for two.

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Dianne Reber Hart,
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