Rohnert Park Community Corner
The North Bay Premiere Of Doubt, A Parable By John Patrick Shanley
from:Spreckels Performing Arts Center
Directed by Hector Correa
Winner Of The 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play.
A lean, potent...
EarthTalk: Desalinization of ocean water for drinking
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: With all the talk of desalinization of ocean water for drinking, what do we know about the impacts this might have on climate, ocean salinity and other natural...
Read more...Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level
With recent Fed action on December 16th, 2008, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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EarthTalk: Fireplace Dangers
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: It is starting to get colder and I’m eager to try out the fireplace in our new home, but we don't want to create health or environmental problems. Are there...
Read more...Giving To Rohnert Park Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good
“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No...
EarthTalk: Which is greener: dryer sheets or liquid fabric softener?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Which is better for our environment: to use dryer sheets in the dryer or liquid fabric softener in the wash? It seems they both have properties that are not very...
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EarthTalk: Rooftop solar panels for home energy and hot water
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better...
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Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around Rohnert Park, California
Feel like the cold weather has you stuck in your house? Ice
skating is a great excuse to get out and have some fun. Bring your friends and
family to enjoy a day of excitement....
Looking to hit the ski slopes in California this winter?
When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding are two great winter activities...
An Invitation to our Rohnert Park Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Rohnert Park, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...
Eat Local! Great Resources in the Rohnert Park area
What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...
Read more...Make a difference in Rohnert Park! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity
You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Rohnert Park area and around...
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EarthTalk: Starting a School Environmental Club
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’m thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school. Can you give me some ideas about how to start? Can you connect me with other...
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EarthTalk: What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?
from:EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: How can I determine if it is more eco-friendly to fly or drive somewhere? -- C.M.
The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel...
California Wildfire Map and Information
Updated for November 16th Los Angeles Widfires. Worried about family and friends in the Los Angeles and Southern California wildfires? Here is an interacti ve map of the Los...
