The first annual Bodega Bay Farmer's Market was a big hit! 14 vendors set up tables and some vendors were surprised how quickly they sold out! It was an opportunity for locals and visitors to connect and shop. A great community event!
Every Sunday at the Bodega Bay Community Center, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm until October 30th, 2255 North Highway One, Bodega Bay, CA. The event offers fresh produce, meat, eggs, live music, food concessions, and more.
Call (707) 377-4151 for more information.
Michael Bundy, BBCA Board Member & Sue, manning the BBCA membership table
Family fun!
Susan Brady & Sister-in-law, Misty of Freestone Ranch
Susan & Misty with another ranch hand due soon!
Susan Brady is ranch manager, along with her two sons, Justin & Jacob, at beautiful Freestone Ranch phone: 707.876.4610 website: http://freestoneranch.com
Freestone Ranch is nestled in a beautiful valley between the town of Freestone and Valley Ford. The Ranch offers Grass-fed beef, pastured chicken and eggs for sale. They also offer tours of the ranch by appointment.
Beautiful fresh produce
Headed home with romaine and kale!
Carson Hunter & Jen Larsen, owners, Carson's Catch
My husband bought a piece of 'Carson's Catch' smoked salmon. He said, "this is the best tasting smoked salmon I've ever eaten; moist without being too 'wet', flavorful but not overwhelming . . . a perfect balance."
Wild caught, flash frozen, Alaskan salmon
Carson't Catch ~ phone: 707.217.8842
Published in 'Outside' magazine
Hydrosols and massage candles
a gift from my husband
Sara (and son) with veggies, wool from Bodega sheep, and flowers all from Bodega Pastures
Jams, jellies and jewelry
Skin Rituals by Christel Runyan ~ natural & organic skin care & cosmeceuticals
Christel is a licensed esthetician located in Bodega Bay ~ phone: 707.377.4151
'Buzz Saw' livened up the day with great music
A bumper sticker I can appreciate . . .
Thank you to all of the volunteers who worked so hard to bring this farmer's market to our Bodega Bay community!
JOIN "Hands Across the Sand" gathering at Doran Beach Park on June 25th from 11-1. For more information on the history and purpose of the event visit http://www.handsacrossthesand.com
Locally:
“Hands Across The Sand” Event Opposing Offshore Drilling & Supporting Clean Energy
Doran Beach, Bodega Bay 11:00 Speakers 12:00 Join Hands followed by Beach Clean-up
Meet at whale Sculpture across from Coast Guard Station
$6 day use parking fee is waived if 4+ passengers per vehicle (or if you have a Regional Parks pass, bless your heart!)
The Sonoma Coast Chapter of Surfrider is hosting the event. This event is an opportunity to express opposition to offshore drilling and promote clean and sustainable energy. There will be speakers from Defenders of Wildlife (Richard Charter, Executive Director), Ocean Conservation Research (Michael Stocker, Executive Director), Sonoma County Board of Supervisors (Efren Carrillo), Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations (Zeke Grader), Tom Roth (Chief of Staff for Sen. Noreen Evans) and Bill Kortum (Coastal Activist) .... prior to participants forming a line in the sand and joining hands. There will also be a beach clean-up and we will be joined by "the bag monster" to bring awareness to the issue of single use plastic bags and plastic pollution in the ocean.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is giving the Gold Resolution on June 21st and declaring June 25th as "Hands Across the Sand" day in Sonoma County.
There is a link on the website to the chapter facebook page " Sonoma Coast Surfrider" that will post updated information on the event.
Here is a video of event highlights
At this time Doran Beach is the only location for Sonoma, Marin, and Mendocino Counties. "Hands Across the Sand" will be a great opportunity to meet with like-minded folks.
This is a great event to show your support for energy alternatives, no offshore drilling, and your commitment to our coast. Please bring a bag, or two, or three to pick up trash.
I leapt out of the car to get this shot so it's not the best photo but captures something many people never see.
Doran Beach Castles and Kites Day . . .
Castles and Kites entry ~ April 23, 2011 ~ Photo by Darris
Petaluma entry ~ Photo by Darris
twisted shark humor . . . ~ Photo by Darris
nose humor ~ Photo by Darris
Doran Beach Dragon ~ Castles and Kites Day ~ Photo by Darris
Valley Springs, CA sand artists ~ Photos by Darris
I didn't get a photograph (had ya there for a minute though didn't I!) but I spotted two breaching Orca whales just beyond the breaking waves. There were other whales swimming along with them, possibly Gray whales. Uncommon to see whales at all at Doran Beach but to see Orca's is rare indeed.
Orca ~ photo credit/National Geographic
Bobcat-Spring Lake ~ Thomas Reynolds, photographer
This bobcat wasn't photographed in Bodega Bay but it's such a great shot! These guys are roaming all over our coastal hills but are rarely seen. Wildlife photographer and park volunteer, Tom Reynolds, told me he and a friend spotted this bobcat off the trail at Spring Lake, sunning on a rock.
An avid bird-watcher and photographer, Tom is photographing wildlife all over Sonoma County everyday. He generously shares his photographs with me and frees me up to share them with you.
Immature Great Horned Owl ~ Tom Reynolds, Photographer
Live Music
Entertainment
Wine Tasting
Beverages
Local Cuisine
Food Booths
Crafts Fair
Exhibits
Children's Events
Raffle Prizes
Special events include:
Golf Tournament (707-875-3538)
Wooden Boat Challenge
Boat Parade
Blessing of the Fleet
Big Art Tent
w/ Original Art
* Schedule:
Saturday, April 30
10:00 Wooden Boat Challenge BEGINS
10:00-11:00 Tomales High School Pan Band
11:30 US Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo
11:30-1:45 Moonalice
1:30-2:00 Wooden Boat Challenge RACE
TBD Parade of Pets and Llamas
(2:15 gather @ Info Booth)
2:00 - 5:00 Unauthorized Rolling Stones
Sunday, May 1
10:00-11:00 The Emily Tessmer Band
11:30 Boat Parade & Blessing of the Fleet
11:30-2:00 The Thugz
2:00-5:00 Wonder Bread 5
Ongoing Performances, Demonstrations, etc.
Check with the Information Booth for details on:
Kids Corner • Capt. Jack Spareribs • Kite Flying demos
CHP and Sonoma County Sheriff helicopter landings
US Coast Guard in the harbor
1 mile North of Bodega Bay, theSalmon Creek Artwalk is also a 'must see' event. Follow the signs as you head out of town, Salmon Creek is on your left. If you end up at Salmon Creek Beach you've gone too far.
From the website: Studios open to the public 10am - 5pm
Salmon Creek Village admission is free
1 mile north of Bodega Bay on Hwy 1
Come celebrate our ELEVENTH YEAR!
We are proud to have been a
Part of the Sonoma Coast Art Scene For 11 years!
There is something for everyone at the Salmon Creek Artwalk; sculpture, textile art, pottery, and paintings in various mediums. Talk to the artists and purchase their work directly. An event not to be missed.
