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Meet the Callahan Family…

Heidi Adler & Husband Brian Callahan The two have lived in Windsor for 24 years. They have been together for 22 years and married for 4 - they decided to make their 13 year engagement official during covid. When I’m not working as a School Director, I am also a...

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Meet the Martinez Family…

Rueiland, Elena, Ajany, Ciara & Izaiah Martinez Elena has a BSN in nursing. Ajany currently attends the SRJC and is pursuing a Nursing degree. Ciara graduated from Windsor High school and will be attending CSU San Marcos to study Psychology. Izaiah will be a...

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Meet the Vick Family…

Matthew & Joni Vick “I was working at Safeway when I Met Joni. She came in and ordered a sandwich wrap. I burnt it- and the rest is history. We got married September 22, 2023 at the Foxtail Golf Club in Rohnert Park, a beautiful place to have a wedding.” – Matthew...

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Meet the Swarner Family…

Meet the Swarner Family…

Maggie Swarner age 50, Robert Swarner (husband) age 53, Miles age 17, Arthur age 14 Robert and Maggie met in Santa Cruz in their early twenties around 1996. They met at the Dominican hospital in Santa Cruz, where Maggie was a part time medical records clerk working...

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Meet the Hamelburg Family…

Meet the Hamelburg Family…

David & Jennifer met in Maui. David is originally from Boston and Jennifer from Sonoma County. They lived on the island for over four years, before moving back to Sonoma County and getting married on the family ranch during the summer of 2003. David graduated with...

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Meet the Grambow Family…

Meet the Grambow Family…

Tim and Trisha met one night out on the town after both ending long term relationships. They danced the night away and pretty much never stopped talking. They dated for many years before getting married in May of 2009. They had a big southern wedding with almost 500...

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Meet the Windsor Middle School Volleyball Team…

Meet the Windsor Middle School Volleyball Team…

It is with great joy that we share the accomplishments and spirit of the Windsor Middle School volleyball team this season. The team has had an outstanding season with a current winning streak of 9-1, showcasing the remarkable dedication and talent of the players....

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Meet Fitness Trainer Laurie…

Laurie is the middle sister of four other strong women. She always wanted to stand out, be strong and become her own person. In middle school Laurie started boxing, which became her first step into falling in love with fitness. During her first real heartache, she...

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Embracing the Heart of Windsor…

Embracing the Heart of Windsor…

Karen is a great-grandmother and the mother of three children, including two of her own and one stepdaughter. Despite not taking on the role of "Mom," she saw herself as Mom 2 after her stepdaughter's mother passed away. Her children are scattered across Northern...

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Sonia, Junito, Jojo, & Jazzy…

Sonia, Junito, Jojo, & Jazzy…

Sonia Valdivia & Junito Robles met in 2012 at a restaurant called Casa del Mar while she was on vacation with my sisters. A few days later I went back home to Phoenix, AZ. He Kept in touch he moved down, the rest is history. They are the true 5-year engagement...

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Meet Shawn Nichols & Susan Wahl…

Meet Shawn Nichols & Susan Wahl…

Shawn Nichols Shawn Nichols has 17 years of active and Reserve military time. He received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart while serving in Ramadi, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was wounded in action on August 28, 2005. From 2006-2020 he served as a contracted Department...

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Meet the Friedman Family…

Meet the Friedman Family…

Our core Friedman family is made up of Aaron, Sarah, our daughter Alexia and our wise pup Marley. Aaron and Sarah met when they were young, at a quaint coffee shop called “Cool Beans” in Upstate New York. It was love at first white mocha, when Sarah was a barista and...

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The Kenny’s – Bring the Joy!

The Kenny’s – Bring the Joy!

Michael Kenny & Waverly Newton-Kenny met when they were both living in San Francisco. They have been together since 2017. They love each other so much, they got married TWICE. After having to cancel their original large wedding in Waverly’s hometown of Arizona,...

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Expert Contributor – Morpheus Med Spa

Expert Contributor – Morpheus Med Spa

We know that many couples will finally be able to have the wedding of their dreams in 2023 after the last few years of patiently waiting, and now, the big day is almost here. Whether you are the bride, the groom, an excited family member, or a committed wedding party...

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Community Corner – Chamber Connections

Community Corner – Chamber Connections

by Beth Henry & Melissa Leonard Last December, my fiancé proposed to me on the Town Green in Windsor, in the middle of the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove, with a stunning engagement ring designed by Mark Shimizu of Mark Shimizu Design right here in Windsor. My...

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Charity Spotlight – WSA Pantry

Charity Spotlight – WSA Pantry

Every week, WSA Pantry provides free, fresh, nutritious food to our neighbors in need. WSA has served this Community for 31 Years.  Over 50 volunteers glean the Farm, Ranches, Grocery Stores and Restaurants of Sonoma County collecting 30,000 lbs of food each week to...

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The Crowder Family – Giving Back

The Crowder Family – Giving Back

“First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage.” Most of us  know this fun rhyme from our childhood. For the Crowders, you need to put that song in reverse. Tory and Jesse Crowder met in middle school. Many years later, they...

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Year End Tips – by Jenny DeBello of Jenny Does the Books

Year End Tips – by Jenny DeBello of Jenny Does the Books

As we approach the end of the year, most of us are enjoying the excitement of the holiday season and the anticipation of a new year ahead. I always look forward to this time to reflect on my accomplishments and missteps in life and in business. It’s an opportunity to...

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Charity Spotlight – Operation Christmas Tree

Charity Spotlight – Operation Christmas Tree

Operation Christmas Tree’s mission is to contribute abundantly to the collective holiday and community spirit in Sonoma County – a spirit that is contagious and truly exemplifies the real meaning of Christmas. NOBODY should go without a Christmas tree Operation...

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Pets Corner

Pets Corner

We love to see everyone's pets. Please submit a picture below of your favorite furry family member and we'll post it here on our site! Research shows that pet owners benefited from companionship and “unconditional love” from pets. Pets were especially helpful for...

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Heather Cullen – Music & Performing Arts

Heather Cullen – Music & Performing Arts

Heather Cullen attended Brigham Young University and Dominican for her Graduate degree. Her first Chemistry job was while she was a student at BYU working for the DOE to develop multilayer x-ray windows and doing cancer research with Dr. James Thorne. Heather met her...

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Charity Spotlight – TLC Child and Family Services

Charity Spotlight – TLC Child and Family Services

TLC was founded in 1975 with the mission to provide essential support to underserved youth in the foster care system. As the needs of the community have grown and shifted, TLC has expanded our programs and resources to meet the real-time demands of foster care,...

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Business Spotlight – Windsor Fitness Club

Business Spotlight – Windsor Fitness Club

The importance of regular exercise can never be understated. Whether getting fit, staying fit, or even recovering from an injury, exercise is crucial. But it can be intimidating to enter a lifestyle of fitness alone. Fortunately, that is where fitness clubs come into...

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Charity Spotlight – Windsor Historical Society

Charity Spotlight – Windsor Historical Society

One of the most crucial aspects of any society is remembering the past. The history of a town or city shapes the way that same town or city is in modern times. The very culture and politics of a community are the result of the hard work of many generations and the...

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Community Event – Love Is Love Is Love

Community Event – Love Is Love Is Love

June 25, 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT We love Windsor because love wins here About the Festival Held on the Town Green on Saturday, June 25, join us for a day of music, food, games and colorful surprises. This family-friendly event will be FREE and OPEN TO ALL. Live...

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Carlo Piscitello – Bringing Smiles to Windsor Kids

Carlo Piscitello – Bringing Smiles to Windsor Kids

Sometimes, making a big impact on a community can be as simple as making children smile on their way to school. Whether because of a rough day of classes, something happening at home, or any number of other things, students can have times where even the briefest...

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Charity Spotlight – Hearts for Veterans

Charity Spotlight – Hearts for Veterans

Though there is often talk of honoring veterans for their service, many veterans are still in need of aid throughout the country. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can alleviate some of the needs veterans have, but the support of others is required...

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The Arias Family – Working To Keep Kids Safe

The Arias Family – Working To Keep Kids Safe

One of the most important roles a parent has is keeping their children safe. This responsibility is one that takes place throughout childhood, but is also at its most important early on in life. Children are at their most vulnerable as babies, before they can even...

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Experts – Mandy Correia on Real Estate

Experts – Mandy Correia on Real Estate

Over the last two years, the real estate market has seen several major fluctuations. The market nearly stood still during pandemic lock downs followed by an explosion of overwhelming home buyer demand in 2021. Can the momentum and pressure continue in the face of the...

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Charity Spotlight – The Santa Rosa Symphony Institute

Charity Spotlight – The Santa Rosa Symphony Institute

Music is one of life’s greatest joys. Performances can inspire, move to action, and touch hearts; the sounds of the instruments transcending any language barrier as they blend into beautiful melodies. Behind every single one of these instruments is a person who has...

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The Adams Family – At Home in Downtown Windsor

The Adams Family – At Home in Downtown Windsor

Being a part of a community can often mean living and working in the heart of that community. In Windsor, the area that many think of when it comes to the heart of the community is the Town Green, along with the Downtown area around that landmark. This area has become...

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Charity Spotlight – Boomerang Plus

Charity Spotlight – Boomerang Plus

While it is important to teach students about skills such as business, it is all the more important for those students to also have practical experience in those areas. One way this can be accomplished is by giving students a direct connection to local businesses and...

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The Montoya Family – Shining Jewels of the Community

The Montoya Family – Shining Jewels of the Community

Jewelry is one of the most popular ways for a person to express themselves. Rings, earrings, cufflinks, and more can provide a person with a distinct, impressive look. They can also hold great symbolic or sentimental importance, such as a wedding band, a brooch passed...

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