July 2020 Edition
Thanksgiving Puzzle
Drive Thru Crab Feed Dec 5th
Cloverdale Kiwanis are being extra creative this year in altering what is their annual major fundraiser, The Crab Feed.It’s a “Drive Thru” event this year on Saturday, December 5th at the Cloverdale Citrus Fair. Here are the details: A $45 ticket includes 3 pounds of...
Holiday Happenings!
Nov. 14, Saturday, Knights of ColumbusPolenta & Chicken scholarship fundraiserSt. Peter’s Church, drive thru or delivered,$20 in advance, $25 at door, 894-2514 Starting Nov.15, Kiwanis Club of Cloverdale is selling See’s Candy.Purchase See’s candy at the...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
FROM THE CLOVERDALE CONNECT TO YOU!
Seen About Town – Nov 20
Melanie Hall enjoying the paper in the front garden of the Cloverdale Senior Multipurpose Center
Notes from the Editor – November 20
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “gratitude” as “the state of being grateful” and defines “thanksgiving” as “a pubic acknowledgement” or celebration of divine goodness”. November is here and with that “fire season” is in the rear-view mirror, the holiday season...
September Puzzle Solution
Fall Into Winter
What are you grateful for?
What are you grateful for? Send your responses to info@cloverdaleconnect.com for our November issue.
Halloween Extravaganza
Halloween Extravaganza 1 Neighborhood Pumpkin Hunt MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 THRU’ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1Pick up a Pumpkin Hunt map outside of the chamber or online at www.cloverdalechamber.com(under Halloween Fun Tab). 2 itsy-bitsy Spider Scavenger Hunt MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 THRU’...
October Photo Contest Winner
Fall Colors by Rick TangCongratulations!He wins a $10 Gift Card from Dahlia & Sage
See Around Town – October
Peace, love and Cloverdale Connect put the shama lama in ding dong! Thanks Guy Fieri for supporting the CHS Culinary Arts!
Editors Notes – October
Wildfires, smoky skies, distance learning,continued isolation, COVID 19, upcoming elections - all severe stress factors and yet we are blessed to live in such a beautiful area with such a strong sense of community - as the slogan says: “Sonoma Strong”. We will get...
Cloverdale Community Garden
Cindi & Pat Buell, who manage the Cloverdale Community Garden, have recently reported that they have donated over 170 pounds of veggies and fruit produced in the garden to the local Food Bank. Cloverdale Connect sends a big “Thank You” to all who participate to...
Recycle Pick Up
RECYCLE PICK UPWill pick up Aluminum Cans, Glass & Plastic Bottles, Efrain Ruiz 707-530-3992 or Facebook: Community of Cloverdale.
September Dog of the Month
CYNTHIA’S DOG GROOMING Presents: Kai Lula Dog of the Month
Pick Up Free Paper
Cloverdale Connect Direct mailed each month and available at the following businesses:Dahlia & Sage, The UPS Store, Chamber of CommerceCloverdale Wine Country Inn & Suites, Super 8 by Wyndham, Kelley & Young Wine Garden Inn
Holiday Gift Showcase
ATTENTION LOCAL RETAILERS: Reserve your ad space NOW for the special Cloverdale Connect Holiday Gift Showcase featured in the November & December issues. Your 3”w x 3.25”h ad is just $240 each for two months or $130 for just one month. This special ad size and...
Submit your FALL photograph
Submit your FALL photograph for our Front Page PhotoContest. If your photo is chosen you will receive a$10 Dahlia & Sage gift card! Email your photos to info@cloverdaleconnect.com
ATTENTION CLOVERDALE AREA BUSINESSES!
There will be NO local Cloverdale phone book published this year so be sure to run your business card ad just $60 per month. Cloverdale Connect“Your Community Connections” Contact us for details:info@cloverdaleconnect.com
Editors Note
You can begin to smell Fall in the air now in the early morning and notice how the light is changing. It’s beautiful however we’re still in a dangerous fire season. Please make sure the vegetation is cleared around your home and keep your “go bag” ready – be prepared.
The Story Behind the Monument
Cemeteries are history repositories, filled with real life stories, many of which have been lost or forgotten over the course of time. An obelisk shaped monument at Cloverdale’s Riverside Cemetery holds one such story.
Thank you Cloverdale Community!
Thank you Cloverdale community! We are overwhelmed with the positive responses we’ve received for Cloverdale Connect via emails and comments on Facebook. We appreciate every word. Here are just a few of the comments we’ve received: “Great local paper. Loved finding it...
13th Annual Asti Tour de Vine October 9, 2021
Join your hosts, the Cloverdale Rotary Club, for the 13th annual Asti Tour de Vine, a 25k, 50k, 100k, 100m (century) bicycle tour. The tour takes place Saturday October 9, 2021 in Northern Sonoma County, California’s breathtaking wine country and is hosted by the...
September 21 Dog of the Month
CYNTHIA'S DOG GROOMING Presents: Wally Dog of the Month
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest Is Coming by Sue Cummins Coming soon is an opportunity for the entire town to enjoy a fun filled day at the Citrus Fairgrounds. Saturday, October 2nd is the annual Cloverdale Oktoberfest. The funs starts at noon and continues until 6pm. Food will be served...
Busting COVID Vaccine & Testing Myths
Myths abound regarding the COVID vaccine. Alexander Valley Healthcare (AVH), Cloverdale’s wellness and primary care center partner, is here to bust myths and keep us all healthy. Here are the facts: Boosters: As of 8/18/2021, the CDC recommends EVERYONE who had an...
Cloverdale Car & Motorcycle Show
27th Annual
Friday Night Live
at the plaza
Cooking With David
by David MacielSponsored by Ray’s Food Place Creamy Lemon Chicken This is a great sauce that has a very creamy texture without butter. It can be used on chicken, fish or veggies. I serve it with pasta or rice but a nice salad can work as wellIngredientsTwo chicken...
Editor’s Note September 21
Happy Fall Y’all! It’s time for the 27th Annual Car Show on Saturday, September 11th and a chance to enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Senior Center, a screening of Wayne’s World at the “drive in” movies, along with all the usual festivities that accompany the event....
Happy Birthday Vickie Norris
Vickie is the graphic designer, production director, layout artist, webmaster, and fiscal administrator for Cloverdale Connect. Since 1993 she has focused on creating business and corporate marketing plans, materials and websites for consumer products, companies,...
Updates from Courtney’s Pumpkin Patch
The Board of Directors for CPP was very sad not to have been able to hold Courtney’s Pumpkin Patch this past year due to the COVID restrictions. It has been a tough past year for all of us and so many wonderful events cancelled and missed. We are happy to report that...
Lasagna Rollups – David Maciel
Cooking With David David MacielSponsored by Ray’s Food Place Lasagna Rollups Lasagna rollups avare a perfect dish hot or cold. The ingredients can vary but what I have laid out is the foundation. I’m using a bottle pasta sauce but if you have a favorite recipe for...
Win this bike!
Raffle tickets available at Erin Mavis Clothing & Heart City by erin mavis on First St. Proceeds benefit David Maciel’s, Second Life Bicycle Rescue
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