Santa Rosa: Fall Into Winter

As we go from fall into winter, the vineyards start to turn colors after the harvest.



Benziger Winery in Glen Ellen looks incredible right now.

At Matanzas Winery in Santa Rosa, they not only grow grapes, but they have a lavendar garden as well.



The vines are starting to change color before they fall.



Matanzas Creek is a beautiful winery with excellent wines and incredible views.

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Looking out from Grange Road in Santa Rosa you can see the vineyards turn colors after the rain.



At Spring Lake in Santa Rosa the birds stop by on their way south for the winter.

Doran Beach in Bodega Bay.



Novemeber at the beach.

Rohnert Park Public Library

The Rohnert Park Public Library is one of Sonoma County's best loved, new gems.

Connected to the new Rohnert Park City Center, you can find a labyrinth with a Alice in Wonderland motif.



Inside you can find a nice selection of books, tapes, dvd's, and one of the best, cutest kids reading area's anywhere. Here are a selection of pictures of the rotunda on the ceiling.



And the cow jumps over the moon (the moon is a skylight.)

The architecture is modern, but inviting.

Their search system is amazing. You can connect on the Internet, save your favorite books and they will deliver them to any branch that you like. They even have books to download to your ipod.

They have reading series, movies and a lot of special events for everyone.

You can find more about them here: http://www.sonoma.lib.ca.us/branches/Rohnert.html

Here is their address:
6250 Lynne Conde Way

Rohnert Park, CA 94928-2162

Here is the their phone number:

(707) 584-9121

Here is a map in case you get lost:



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Rohnert Park: City Center Plaza Family Day

The City of Rohnert Park debued their new City Center Plaza with their first annual Family Fun Day.

There are water fountains, and a great space for events, music and all kinds of fun.

There was music, face painting, local businesses and lots of food.

The day was a great success!

You can find the City Center Plaza here:

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You can visit the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce here: http://www.rohnertparkchamber.org/

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Santa Rosa: The Sonoma County Fair 2009

The Sonoma County Fair is here and if you haven't visited yet, there is still time! It is open July 28th - August 9th at the Sonoma County Fair Grounds.



There are horse races daily.

Lots of local animals to look at. We have some of the finest cattle in the country.

Clo always has free ice cream!

Willie Birds has the best turkey in the county. Try a giant turkey leg, you'll love it!

There are interesting things to see.

The Hall of Flowers is always a treat. It's different every year and at the end of the fair, you can...

...even buy the flowers afterwards.

You can find some of the strangest things to buy in the main pavilion - everything from the latest gadgets to a spa.

The carnival is always fun.

Tons of different foods to choose from.

Here is their website if you have any more questions:

http://www.sonomacountyfair.com/

Here is the schedule for the fair:

http://www.sonomacountyfair.com/scf_general_info.php

Here is a map in case you get lost:

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Santa Rosa: Wings Over Wine Country Air Show

The Pacific Coast Air Museum and The Charles Schultz Airport in Santa Rosa put on The Wings Over Wine Country Air Show August 15th and 16th. It's a big deal, and it seems like half the county comes out to see it. You can find out more about the Pacific Coast Air Museum at their website here:

http://pacificcoastairmuseum.org/ Here's a map to the air show:



At the show you can see antique aircraft, warbirds, and modern day aircraft, some of which perform flybys and will be parked on the ramp for an up-close and personal look. One of the exciting features of the Pacific Coast Air Museum's Wings Over Wine Country Air Show that you get the opportunity to touch and feel the awesome power and might of these historic machines which have meant so much to our great nation's history. Here is one on the ground:




And a few in the air.



My favorite was the U2. It snuck up on us with it's electric engine, then switched to it's jet fuel and was out of site within seconds. It was probably the single loudest sound I have ever heard in my life, with the exception of a space shuttle launch I witnessed in Florida.



There is also a lot of tasty food and drinks at the show too. My personal favorite is a turkey leg from the Willie Bird's stand. They have a concession at most of the fairs and farmers market's throughout the county, as well as a farm and a restaurant here. You can check out their website here: http://www.williebird.com/

Their restaurant's address is 1150 Santa Rosa Ave. in Santa Rosa. They are going to be on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives on the Food Network soon. If you get a chance, you should watch the show and then check out the restaurant. I think they have the best tasting turkeys anywhere. Here is a picture of the restaurant and a map to show you how to get there:



Bon Appetite!



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