Sonora SIR Branch 136 celebrated SIR Elwood L. Johnson 101st birthday at the June 9 meeting. Mr. Johnson was born during June of 1908 in Santa Rosa, California. He graduated from Sebastopol, CA. High School in May 1927, and entered Cal Berkeley that fall. To help with university expenses, he began working at a gas station. One year […]

“Why is YOUR dad special?”
(Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21st) 
(asked in East Sonora)
 
“I think my dad is special because, for one, he takes us on a lot of special trips. He takes us to different places all over California. He took us to Universal Studios. We went on this ride that got me really wet […]

Motivational Teaching

Rae Lynne, in response to Greg Kristapovich’s June 5th photo essay on Mother Lode Teacher Becky Taylor: “I am currently a student at Oklahoma State University studying Elementary Education. I was given the assignment to find three blogs for my Ed Tech class, with one being in my specific area. I am a senior […]

Mud, Sweat, and Gears 4X4 Sonora, a non-profit family-based organization of 4X4 owners seeking to enjoy and help preserve the trails and roads in this scenic state, is gearing up for their annual ‘Kids on the Rocks’ day on Saturday, June 27. This event, the primary charitable community activity of this club, is an opportunity for […]

Did you forget to make a reservation and now can’t get a ticket? Don’t worry, Sierra Repertory Theatre has extended Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters another week! For the first time in their 30-year history, Sierra Repertory Theatre has extended one of their productions for a second time! Now playing […]