Letters to the Editor 9-8-16

Raffle to support CPAC
Editor: What do a forgetful housewife, an English gentleman and a talking cat have in common? They are all characters in the productions of the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, enjoyed by audience members from all over Sonoma County. In addition to producing six plays each year, CPAC also hosts Books on Stage featuring local authors and the popular Open Mic featuring a variety of amateur local talent.
CPAC is supported by generous donors and sponsors whose contributions ensure the continuation of quality entertainment for local audiences and learning opportunities for young people. You can be a part of that supporting team and possibly win a cash prize by entering the 2016 fundraising raffle. First prize is $2,000, second prize is $1,000, and third prize is $500. Tickets are $10 for one or $25 for three and can be purchased at several local shops, including the Mail Center Etc. at 207 North Cloverdale Blvd., or from any CPAC board member. The drawing will be held at the Season Announcement Party on Nov. 17. We hope to see you there, but you need not be present to win.
Brigid Wasson
Cloverdale
Resource going to waste
Editor: It has been months since we learned that Cloverdale would no longer have local access to recycling services. Many of us are left with bags of sorted recyclable cans, glass bottles and plastic bottles waiting to be hauled. Having been so well trained, I can’t bring myself to throw these formerly valuable items in the recycle bin so my trash hauler can be enriched.
I have wondered if a local nonprofit would look into whether it is possible to make money by collecting recycle materials and hauling them once or twice a month to the Windsor facility? The Boys & Girls Club informed me they have no way to store recyclables and that it would be a hazard to have extra traffic when the center is open to the children. I understand that. Still, I am making one last appeal before I cave in.
Is there a local nonprofit with access to secure storage and a means for transporting the bottles and cans so they can make a few hundred or perhaps $1,000 per month, depending on community support? If you work out a program, I feel sure many of us would find this an easy way to support your nonprofit activities in the community. You might need volunteers to staff the site on Saturdays so materials are sorted and delivered in an acceptable. Perhaps friends of your organization or a business will donate the storage space or transportation.
An afternoon investigating the potential value of such a venture and perusing your volunteer list might determine the feasibility of this fundraiser. I’ve got several bags to help you kick it off. I hate to see a potential resource go to waste. Community volunteers, please give this some thought.
Paula Wrenn
Cloverdale
Market thanks
Editor: Wow, it is hard to believe another summer in the Plaza is behind us. Fourteen weeks of fabulous food and music have flown by. It was approximately 22 weeks ago when I became the new manager of this fun market and it has been a blast for me to work with all of you in this great community. Starting with our farmers’ market board; they are a dedicated group of folks who care about putting on the best event they can for this community.
With them we give special thanks to our partners, Mark Tharrington and his crew at the Arts Alliance. Mark knows how to bring the best music to Cloverdale and his crew were a joy to work with each week. We are also very proud of the relationships the market has made with the kind folks at the city and members of local service groups.
We would like to thank the Cloverdale Kiwanis for cleaning up after all of us each week and thank you to the Cloverdale Lions Club who took on the no parking and road closure signs for us each week. These are huge jobs and we give huge thanks. Shout out to sponsors like JBL Solar and Carr Chiropractic for helping us make it happen.
We are very proud of our vendors this year, they fed the hungry attendees with the freshest local foods and they offered beautiful things that they hand made themselves for folks to shop. All of our vendors are listed on our website www.cloverdalefarmersmarket.com If there isn’t a link to a website, most vendors now have Facebook pages with contact information. You can always contact the market at cl*****************@gm***.com if you need any help.
They say time flies when you’re having fun. For me each week the market seemed to grow and by the final night the whole town came out to celebrate. Thank you to Cavaliere’s Bakery for making a yummy cake to celebrate with on the final night. All of your favorite vendors will be back next year. Like us on facebook.com/cloverdalecertified and tell us about your favorite vendor or your favorite moment at the market. We love photos.
Thank you again for making my first year such a fun experience. This market is special because of the people – the vendors, the locals, the guests, the great music and the involvement from all the local nonprofit groups. Thank you for helping us create community and having a blast while we’re at it
Tina Castelli
Cloverdale Certified Farmers’ Market Manager
Drive-in movie Sept. 17
Editor: On Saturday, Sept. 17, The Alexander Valley Film Society (AVFS) will summon the Dread Pirate Roberts, Inigo Montoya and Rodents of Unusual Size for an evening of enchantment with “The Princess Bride at the Drive-In” at the Citrus Fair Fairgrounds in Cloverdale. Film fans, families, and students will gather at the Citrus Fair for an authentic drive-in experience, complete with “The Princess Bride” on the jumbo screen, local food and wine and perfect country surroundings. Previous AVFS drive-in offerings, Jaws” and “Grease Singalong” played to sold out crowds. Proceeds from the evening will support AVFS’s educational and cultural programs.
The evening includes Celtic and Renaissance music from the Wry Rovers. Car tickets are $50 and individual tickets (bring your own chair) are $15. Ticket prices go up at the door. The event is sponsored by Bear Republic Brewing Company. Bear Republic and Mercury Wines are donating beer and wine, and sales will benefit AVFS.
Families, foodies, film fans, and supporters of the Alexander Valley Film Society will enjoy local food and beverages provided by Healdsburger, Abbie’s Tacqueria, Falafel Fix, Flour Girl, Bear Republic and Mercury Wines.
The doors open that night at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:45 p.m.
The Alexander Valley Film Society strengthens our community by captivating and engaging audiences, cultivating new fans of film, and celebrating our collective humanity through year-round educational and cultural enrichment programs and the annual Alexander Valley Film Festival.
Launched in the fall of 2014, the Film Society connects students to the world of film and video, connects artists with an opportunity to share their work, and connects our communities to one another through the transformative power of film.
Kathryn Hecht
Cloverdale
Pancake breakfast Saturday
Editor: The Cloverdale Senior Community Center will continue its time-honored tradition of kicking off Cloverdale’s annual Car and Motorcycle Show with a fabulous pancake breakfast this Saturday, Sept. 10, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the senior center, 311 N. Main St.
On the menu are scrambled eggs, sausages, juice and all the pancakes you can eat — still for only $6 for adults, $3 for children 6-10, and free for those under 5.
The Rummage Sale originally scheduled for that date has been postponed, so please hold off on bringing your treasures to the senior center. We’ll see you and your appetite on Saturday.
Brooke Greene
Cloverdale Senior Center