Gold from Gallo

The first annual Gallo Family Vineyards Gold Medal Awards
program has been created to honor America’s top artisanal food
producers. The new global program will recognize excellence across
a variety of food categories, including baked goods, dairy and
condiments, and will include a signature &#8220Never Stop
Growing Award” for the family-owned business that serves as an
inspiration for other food industry professionals. Entries are
available online at www. gallofamily.com and are due by Jan. 31,
2006. 

Bibliothéque
The University Library Art Gallery at Sonoma State University
continues the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Jean and
Charles Schulz Information Center with an exhibit of photography in
which the University Library is the subject.  An opening reception
takes place Friday Nov. 11 and “Bibliothèque” runs through Jan. 14,
2006. The exhibit features the works of the 23 student artists
currently enrolled in Intermediate Photography at Sonoma State
University. The University Library Art Gallery is open Monday –
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. A daily
parking permit ($2.50) is required Monday to Thursdays 6 a.m. to 10
p.m .and Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily permits are not valid in
reserved lots.

Word Box
&#8220Religion is primarily a search for security and not a
search for truth. Religion is what we so often use to bank the
fires of our anxiety. That is why religion tends toward becoming
excessive, neurotic, controlling, and even evil. That is why a
religious government is always a cruel government.” – Bishop John
Shelby Spong

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