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🌱 Patch AM: How Vu Le hopes to shake up Sonoma Valley philanthropy Oct. 10

Also check out Artist Showcase and Special Annex Tour on the Sonoma Patch calendar

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Morning Sonoma! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Vu Le hopes to shake up Sonoma Valley philanthropy Oct. 10
  • How you can help shape Sonoma's official historic story this month
  • See which Sonoma favorites topped the 2026 People's Choice list

Also on today's calendar: Artist Showcase and Special Annex Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 102, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Irreverent Prominent Fundraiser Appears in Sonoma (sonomasun.com) — Sonoma Valley residents are invited to a free October 10 talk at Hanna Center where nonprofit thought leader Vu Le will challenge how local funders and nonprofits work together. Hosted by Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund and Sonoma Community Foundation, the event aims to spark bold, collaborative ideas for strengthening the Valley's nonprofit network and community support.
   

2. Public Draft of Sonoma Historic Context Statement Available for Review (sonomacity.org) — Sonoma residents are being asked to review and comment on a new Draft Historic Context Statement that will guide how the city evaluates historic buildings and sites. You can submit feedback through October 19 or speak at the Historic Preservation Commission's October 13 meeting, helping shape which stories, places, and periods of Sonoma's past are highlighted in future preservation decisions.
   

3. Sonoma Valley People's Choice 2026 winners honored (sonomanews.com) — Sonoma Valley businesses, events, and professionals were celebrated at Cline Family Cellars as winners of the 2026 Sonoma Valley People's Choice Awards, highlighting favorites from cafes and wineries to dentists and preschools. For locals, the honorees offer a handy snapshot of where neighbors love to eat, shop, get care, and celebrate around Sonoma.
   

4. The Camino de Sonoma: A Scenic 75-Mile Thru-Hike in California Wine Country (thetrek.co) — Starting right in Sonoma at Mission San Francisco Solano, the Camino de Sonoma offers a 75‑mile, six‑day pilgrimage-style hike through wine country hamlets, vineyards, redwoods, and coastline to Fort Ross. Locals can tackle individual stages, join nonprofit-led guided walks, or host passing hikers, with food, lodging, and occasional camping options available along the route.
   

5. Governor Newsom signs fix for retired County of Sonoma employees (krcb.org) — Retired County of Sonoma employees could soon see long-delayed cost-of-living relief after Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1601, allowing local leaders to design new COLA options. The change lets Sonoma County and its retirement association target the most affected retirees and negotiate how any adjustments are structured and funded going forward.
   

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Ok Sonoma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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