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Ani Weaver, Rosemary Milbrath
and Trula LeCalle.
(See La Voz October 2010 issue page 1)
La Voz Bilingual Newspaper was honored with the National Alliance for Mental Illness "Media Champions" award for unbiased, accurate reporting of mental health issues. Click here to see photos of the event by Analee (Ani) Weaver and Ruth Gonzalez.

Listening for a Change
(See La Voz September issue page 5-6) celebrated its fundraising Soiree at Schlumberger Winery. Click here to see photos of the event by Analee (Ani) Weaver. Above: Efren Carrillo, 5th District Sonoma County Supervisor.

Fiesta de Independencia
celebrating Mexican Independence Day at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Click here to see photos of the event by Matt Canniff.





Click to see absolutely gorgeous photos of
The Cotati Accordion Festival, 2010.
Photos by Analee (Ani) Weaver.

The Cotati Accordion Festival
(See La Voz September issue page 10) celebrated its 20th Anniversary this year on August 21 and 22 at La Plaza Park in downtown Cotati. The nonprofit, multi-cultural, multi-generational party featured some of the festival’s all time favorites such as Flaco Jimenez, Dick Contino and Polkacide. Don’t miss the polka tent, the Zydeco Dance Party, the jam tent, the vendors, the arts and crafts, the array of food booths, along with the beer and wine.  For more information call Scott Goree at (707) 664-0444 or email at info@cotatifest.com or check outwww.cotatifest.com.

Click to see photos of the NWHP event in Santa Rosa. Photos by Ruth Gonzalez.

National Women's History Project celebrated the anniversary of women winning the right to vote. Read story on page 11 of the September, 2010 issue of La Voz.

Click to see photos of the SAY Sunflower Garden in Santa Rosa. Photos by Analee (Ani) Weaver and Ruth Gonzalez.

Social Advocates for Youth's Youth Employment Center created the Sunflower Garden in downtown Santa Rosa. The garden employs a crew of four and supplies fresh vegetables to Catholic Charities across the street.

Click to see photos of
Chops Teen Center Summer Art Gala, 2010.
Photos by Matt Canniff.

Teens at Chops showcased their achievements during the Summer Art Gala on July 23, 2010. Chops is a great place for local teens to take classes such as pottery, culinary and martial arts or to just hang out playing ping pong, basketball or video games. Check out their activity guide. They're located behind Aroma Roasters in Old Railroad Square, 6th St. in Santa Rosa.

The Living Room has been serving homeless and at risk women and children since 1993. They are located in downtown Santa Rosa on Cherry St. Pictured are Caroline Banuelos and Celeste Austin.

Mujeres Motivan! Noris Binet's stress reduction class at La Luz Bilingual Center motivates, educates and inspires Latinas to live their potential. Photos by Ruth Gonzalez.

Click to see photos of
Juliard Park Summer Concert, 2010.
Photos by Matt Canniff.

The Poyntlyss Sistars entertained a large crowd with music from the 50's, 60's and 70's in downtown Santa Rosa's Julliard Park. The summer concert series is free every Sunday afternoon during the summer. Bring a picnic, chairs and a blanket. Purchase coffee, wine or beer from vendors under the tent. Other band concerts will feature Indie music!

Click to see photos of VOICES, 2010.
Photos by Matt Canniff.

VOICES provides young adults with a support network by supplying a place where they can cook themselves a meal, use computers and receive direction on a variety of issues. It is a support network for emancipated youth.

Click to see photos of the Sonoma Marin Fair, 2010. Photos by Matt Canniff.

The Sonoma-Marin Fair featured fun and games for all ages!

Click to see photos North Bay Sponsoring Committee's Action Assembly, 2010.
Photos by Analee Weaver.

¡Más de mil personas! Nueve congregaciones y diversas instituciones de la comunidad, oficiales elegidos y candidatos para el gobierno del estado,  el condado y oficinas locales se dieron cita bajo el auspicio del Comité Patrocinador del Norte de la Bahía, el martes 25 de mayo de 2010. Los participantes presentaron casos relativos a preocupaciones comunes y declararon su intención de fundar un cuerpo políticos de instituciones que actúen en forma unidad sobre aspectos críticos para el bienestar público en los Condados de Sonoma y Napa.

Over a thousand people! Nine congregations and community institutions, elected official and candidates for state, county and local office met under the auspices of the North Bay Sponsoring Committee, on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Participants presented stories of our common concerns and declared its intention to found a political body of institutions committed to acting together on critical issues for the public good in Sonoma and Napa Counties.

Click to see photos of Roseland Cinco
de Mayo celebration 2010.
Photos by Analee Weaver.

Click to see photos of Elsie Allen High School Lobo Community Fair 2010.
Photos by Matthew Canniff.

Click to see photos of the Santa Rosa Rose Parade 2010.
Photos by Matthew Canniff.

Click to see photos of the Amgen Tour of California 2010.
The rain didn't stop the cyclists or their fans from crowding downtown Santa Rosa during the second stage of the Amgen tour of California. Photos by Matthew Canniff.

Click to see Pam Chanter's photos of the Amazon Basin. Uno de cada cinco niños en el Amazonas muere antes de cumplir cinco años ya que el agua que beben es insalubre. 99% de la poblacion no tiene agua salubre y la mitad de sus muertes son debido a esto. Usted puede ayudar donando a APECA, Engineers Without Borders (EWB) de Santa Rosa o Gallery Textiles. Vea la página 10 en
La Voz de Mayo, 2010.

One in five children in the Amazon Basin dies before the age of five due to unsafe drinking water. Ninety-nine percent of the population lacks clean drinking water and half of their deaths are attributable to this. You can help by donating to APECA, Engineers Without Borders Santa Rosa or Gallery Textiles. Turn to page 10 for more info and www.lavoz.us.com for photos.

Also in the May 2010 issue are Matt Canniff's photos from the Pasitos Playgroup "La Kermesse" and the Santa Rosa's first annual Earth Day Fair.

Photo by Ani Weaver, a head of lettuce growing in her garden, May 2010.

Al principio de la primavera a lo largo del Condado de Sonoma se lanzó la campaña iGROW, esta campaña promueve que se cultiven, consuman y compartan alimentos saludables. iGROW ofrece recursos para ayudar a los residentes del condado para que empiecen sus propias hortalizas o jardines donde cultivarán sus propias frutas y verduras, comparte consejos para cultivar frutas y verduras en el Condado de Sonoma y conecta a los residentes del condado con jardines comunitarios locales, ofrece clases para saber cómo cultivar frutas y verduras, organiza eventos y ofrece recursos para encontrar alimentos locales.

Earlier this spring, Sonoma County launched iGROW, a county-wide campaign that promotes the growing, eating, and sharing of healthy foods. iGROW offers resources to help county residents start their own food gardens, shares tips for growing food in Sonoma County, and connects county residents to local community gardens, food-growing classes, events and sources of local food.

Click to see photos of food and flower gardens.

Click on this link to see Matt Canniff's photos of the César Chávez March, and Health Fair and the Cloverdale school protests from the April issue of La Voz. Click on Ana Gabriel's below to see her concert in Santa Rosa in December, 2009, photos by Rafael Perez, SRJC. The gallery has photos from The Filtration Group, Elsie Allen High School and Roseland University Prep Women's Soccer, Bayer Farm and the Handcar Regatta in Santa Rosa's Railroad Square.

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