School is out, summer kicks in and family vacations are on the horizon. With temperatures rising and much more time spent outdoors, enjoy the 4th of July events at the Plaza, Tuesday Night Farmers Market and the many other possibilities for the good life in Sonoma Valley. Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July.
Sonoma’s 4th of July Celebration: Honoring 50 Years of Magic
- 4th of July Parade, Celebration & Fireworks Show
- The Rules on Fireworks Safety
- Pet Safety on July 4
Wildfire Safety Preparedness
Summer has just begun and temps are on the rise. Keep you and your family safe.
- What’s Your Zone? Sonoma Evacuation Zone Map & Evacuation Checklist
- Evacuation Checklist – (PDF)
- CalFire – Plan, Prepare, Prevent
- Your First-Aid, Emergency and Medical Supply Checklist
- Create Your ‘Go Bag’
- Watch Duty – an app that is used to monitor wildfires
Did You Know?
- Horticulturists around the globe are seeking plants that are not just drought or flooding/extreme moisture resistant…..they are seeking those that can thrive in BOTH. (FT)
- You’ll never find an insurer saying, ‘I don’t believe in climate change. The frequency and severity of weather-related losses are exponential. The US had the highest number of convective thunderstorms in 10 years last year, and it’s already worse this year.”
- Lloyd’s – the world’s largest insurance marketplace, where thousands of companies, underwriters and brokers come together to price and sell billions of dollars of risk premiums every year – is booming in an ever riskier world; 2023 was Lloyd’s most profitable since 2007. Insurance has become increasingly more complex thanks to everything from a growth in cyber terrorism to rising debt levels, political populism, infrastructure and supply-chain disasters and two hot wars….and weather. One big challenge: when the rich self-insure – and don’t contribute to insurance premiums – those who do insure, mostly less rich, pay more…..(FT)
July Events In Sonoma Valley:
Events:
- July 4 – Sonoma Parade, Celebration and Fireworks
- Sonoma Valley outdoor events, entertainment and outings for the family
Markets to Attend:
- Tuesday Night Market at The Plaza 5 – 8 pm
- Sonoma Friday Morning Farmers’ Market
- Saturday Harvest Market at Sonoma Garden Park
Outdoor Activities to Enjoy:
- Transcendence Theater Company – Summer Schedule
- Music In Place Sunday Concerts – Series Schedule – 2 – 5 PM
- Robert Ferguson Observatory – Upcoming Events
- Sonoma Botanical Garden – Up Coming Events
- Jack London State Park – Up Coming Events
Home:
- To-Dos: Your July Home Checklist
- What to Know About Adding a Pergola
- Yard of the Week: Growing Plants, Community and Connections
Stay Safe, Stay Well, Be Respectful, Be Kind
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