Lifestyles / People
This is, after all, Northern California, where everyone "does their own thing." And there are so many ways in which we do it. Whether you're a goddess or a Deadhead, a lesbian or gay, activist or hippie, you can find more about your subculture here. Also, if you're looking for information about local individuals, this is the place to go.
If you’d like to meet up with cyclists in Santa Rosa, this is where you're likely to find them.
Levi Leipheimer is a professional cyclist who resides in Santa Rosa.
August 16, 2007 was proclaimed Levi Leipenheimer Day in Santa Rosa in honor of the hometown hero who, that same year, finished first in the Tour of California and third in the Tour de France.
Michele Anna Jordan is a food and wine writer, author, columnist, radio personality, dancer and just about anything else that strikes her fancy.
Michelle J. Baker is a wine writer and educator based in Sonoma County.
Lindsay Pasdera Marquez, MS RD is a Registered Dietitian, has a Master’s Degree in Nutritional Science, and specializes in adult and childhood weight management.
Here's a list of Santa Rosa locals who are nationally and internationally famous, as well as those who are well-known in the area.
If you live in the Bay Area, there's a good chance you're an activist. There are so many causes and so many groups that it's tough to know where to start. New College'S calendar provides a nice access point for all kinds of activist events.
This is for all you Goddesses, Burners, Hippies, New Agers, Deadheads and assorted members of various Tribes. To find out what's going on in the community, go to the Health and Harmony website linked here and sign up for the Harmony Events e-mail list (at the top right of the screen). There are all kinds of happenings, classes and meetings year-round.
If you're an epicurean--you're in Nirvana. You can't throw a truffle in this county without hitting someone else of your ilk. Nevertheless, it's nice to know where the main gathering spots are. So, along with the best restaurants and wineries, make sure to check out the Sonoma County Vintners calendar as well as their big annual event: the Sonoma County Showcase of Wine & Food.
Sonoma County is a huge arts community. A great place to find out who's doing what and what's going on where is the Quicksilver Mine Co. in Forestville.
This site is a good guide to activities, news, community organizations and businesses for the gay and lesbian community in Sonoma County.
