The City of Sonoma is thrilled to kick off nominations for the prestigious title of Honorary Alcalde 2024. Open to the public, we encourage community members to propose worthy candidates for this esteemed recognition. Nomination Deadline: January 12, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Since 1975, the City Council has annually selected outstanding citizens for the title of … Continued
Calling all art enthusiasts and community members of Sonoma! The Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is delighted to kick off the nomination process for the prestigious 2024 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year Award. Established in 1983, this distinguished award celebrates outstanding achievements in the performing, visual, or literary arts. But it’s not just … Continued
In a heartwarming ceremony that drew a crowd of community members and art enthusiasts, the City of Sonoma paid tribute to Ada Limón, the accomplished 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, through a special bench dedication event. Held on Friday, August 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., the event carried profound significance as the chosen … Continued
The next person to be honored as part of the “Celebrate Sonoma” program will be Ken Brown who is being recognized for his exceptional service and dedicated leadership as a former Mayor and Councilmember of the City of Sonoma. City Council will recognize Ken Brown and declare July 19th “Ken Brown Day” at their next … Continued
Join the City of Sonoma for a special bench dedication ceremony honoring acclaimed poet Ada Limón, the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States. The event will occur on Friday, August 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. outside Readers’ Books. The site of the new bench is in front of Readers’ Books, an independent and local … Continued
Sonoma Valley High School senior Grace Atkinson has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Student Creative Artist Award of $2000 by the City of Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (Commission). Grace was chosen from a pool of nine impressive applicants. The Commission deliberated carefully before unanimously selecting Grace for the award, which … Continued
Congratulations to Amiee Chavez and Lily Gelb, winners of the 3rd Annual Earth Day Photography Contest! As part of Earth Day 2023, the City held a “Park Exploration” Photo Contest encouraging people to submit photos of their favorite view, spot, plants, or creatures in or from a Sonoma Valley park, preserve, or open space. The … Continued
The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce and City of Sonoma are pleased to announce that The Epicurean Connection is this year’s Earth Day Sustainable Business Honoree! Located at 19670 8th Street E. Suite A in Sonoma Valley, The Epicurean Connection was founded by Sheana Davis who believes sustainability, locally sourced food, and simple ingredients matter. … Continued
Thank you to all of the photographers who submitted photos of mother nature and all its wonders from or of a Sonoma Valley park or publically accessible open space in honor of Earth Day. View the virtual exhibition and vote for your favorite through April 19, 2023, at www.sonomacity.org/earth-day-photography-contest/. Winners are to be announced on … Continued
Celebrate mother nature and all its wonders in the 3rd Annual City of Sonoma Earth Day Photo Contest. This year’s photography contest theme is Park Exploration. Submit your photo of a local, Sonoma Valley park or publically accessible open space by April 10th. All ages are welcome to enter, and one winner from each of … Continued