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Friday, October 30, 2009

Healdsburg's "Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade" Photo Gallery

On Saturday, October 24th, families and their pets gathered for the annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade in the Healdsburg Plaza. Hosted by the Healdsburg Dog House, hundreds attended for the costume contest, raffle, and numerous fundraisers.

The Humane Society attracted many to the truck of adoptable cats and dogs, The supporters of the Cloverdale Dog Park entertained us with hot dog dunking, and the Healdsburg Dog Park had a bake sale for sale for both humans and canines. It was quite a spectacle as the dressed up doggies and their owners paraded around the plaza and were then announced and judged on stage.

Here are a few of my favorite costumes and the winners of the costume contest. And don't forget to come by and support this wonderful event, hosted by Natalee of the Healdsburg Dog House, next year! Enjoy!




"The Samurai" Winner of the Spookiest Costume

"Pasta Ala Willie!" Winner of Best Overall Costume

Winner of Most Creative Costume: "The Balloon Dog"

Our Three Winners!

Willie was tired after a long afternoon

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Friday, May 1, 2009

Sebastopol's Apple Blossom Parade & Festival 2009


Sebastopol's Apple Blossom Parade 2009
Jim Walton, of Sebastopol Rotary and 4DVideo, sent the photos below for your viewing please. He's an amazingly good people photographer and captures the heart and soul of this West County tradition. Even as our apple blossoms dwindle to fewer and fewer orchards, there are some traditions that remain. This is a treasure.
















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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

IMAGE GALLERY: El Molino Little League Opening Day '09


El Molino Little league Opening Day
April 2009
at the Forestville Youth Park in Forestville







And the parents who cheer their children on...




And the volunteers who work the Snack Shack that brings in funding for Little league






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IMAGE GALLERY: Forestville's Easter Egg Hunt 2009


The Great Easter Egg Hunt 2009
Sponsored by the Forestville Chamber of Commerce


For Kids of all ages...


Coloring Contest Winners:









The RACE is On!



Our Easter Bunny...





More than the candy is sweet!



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