First responders to return for Freedom Week Sonoma Valley
For the fourth consecutive year, Sonoma Valley merchants and organizations will take part in Freedom Week, this year to honor and celebrate first responders to the recent fires in the Valley.
'During Freedom Week Sonoma, businesses in our community will join together to provide first responders, members of the military and veterans with free services, food items or products,' said Bob Leonard, chairman of the program's planning committee. 'It's a tangible 'thank you' for the role they play.'
Freedom Week will be celebrated in Sonoma for five days next week, from Wednesday, Nov. 8, through Sunday, Nov. 12. Though it's a holiday recognized in only five states – Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas – many other states and communities recognize the value of honoring the country's founding aspirations.
Leonard said letters have been mailed to over 500 fire departments, police departments and National Guard units inviting first responders to return the city they saved from the recent wildfires to participate in this offer of tangible gratitude. Officers and members of these organizations will be able to enjoy free services, food items or products from area businesses.
'Firefighters, police officers, National Guard and other first responders like them routinely risk their lives for us, and they deserve a special salute,' said Leonard.
The week will culminate on Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Sebastiani Theatre with a special 1 p.m. screening of the recently-released movie 'Megan Leavey,' based on the true story of a female Marine's bond with her military combat dog and how they saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. First responders, including reserve and active duty military and their immediate families, will be admitted free of charge in appreciation for their service, courtesy of Roger Rhoten and the Sebastiani Theatre.
Local organizations endorsing and participating include Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau, Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance, Sonoma Valley Firefighters Association, Schell-Vista Firefighters Association, Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff's Association, AMVETS Hap Arnold Post #55, American Legion Jack London Post #489, Veterans of Foreign Wars Bear Flag Post #1943 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Sonoma.
A list of participating businesses and the day or days they are participating is posted on the event's website, freedomweeksonoma.org. Beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 8, people can pick up a map and list of participating businesses at the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau on the Plaza, or just look for the 'Proud Participant' sign displayed by businesses offering something free that day.
Businesses wishing to participate can go to freedomweeksonoma.org, or contact Synergy Dental Group at 938-9066.
A list of the specials as of Nov. 7 include:
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
1) Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau: HQ, Freedom Week SonomaFREE Freedom Week Sonoma Maps. Nov 8-12 • SonomaValley.com2) Synergy Dental GroupFREE Professional Dental Cleaning by Appt. Only • synergydentalgroup.net3) Adams Chiropractic Neurology GroupFREE Exam, X-ray's, Chiropractic Services • Nov 8-10 • adamschiropractic.com4) Arroyo Veterinary HospitalFREE wellness exam/vaccinations by appt • Nov 10 • avhsonoma.com5) B. Wise Vineyardsbwisevineyards.com6) B.R. Cohn Winerybrcohn.com7) Basque Boulangerie CaféFREE Coffee • Nov 8FREE Morning Bun • Nov 9FREE Cookie • Nov 10FREE Baguette • Nov 12basqueboulangerie.com8) Black Bear DinerFREE Small Coffee • Nov 8-12 • blackbeardiner.com9) Boyes Barber ShopFREE Haircuts, Call Ahead • Nov 10th Only • Find us on Facebook!10) Breakaway Café Bar & Grillbreakawaycafe.com11) Broadway MarketFREE Pre-Made Sandwich & Fountain Drinkbroadwaymarketsonoma.com12) Buena Vista WineryFREE Current Release Tasting • buenavistawinery.com13) Burgers and VineFREE Burger Special • Nov 10th Only • bvsonoma.com14) Café AndiamoFREE Medium Coffee • Find us on Facebook!15) California State Parks: General Vallejo HomeFREE Admission w/valid ID • Nov 8-11 • parks.ca.gov16) California State Parks: Mission San Francisco de SolanoFREE Admission w/valid ID • Nov 8-11 • parks.ca.gov17) California State Parks: The Sonoma BarracksFREE Admission w/valid ID • 10:30 am to 5 pm • Nov 8-11 • parks.ca.gov18) Coldwell Bankers — Lorene CampiDONATE 20% of her commissions to the CHARITY of their choicecbnapavalley.com19) Copy Store & MoreFREE 50 Black & White Copies (8.5' x 11') • Nov 9 • copystoreandmore20) Corner 103FREE Wine Tasting for 2 people by appointment ($80 Value), Friends & Family DISCOUNT on Wine Purchases • Nov 8-12 • corner103.com21) Crown, Dry Cleaning & Formal WearFREE Laundry, DISCOUNT $125 Suit Rental (Black Stock Only) • Nov 8-10crownsonoma.com22) Deerfield Ranch WineryFREE Standard Wine Tasting • Nov 10-11 • deerfieldranch.com23) Dutch BrothersFREE Any 16 oz Drink of Your Choice • Nov 11th Only • Find us on Facebook!24) Dynamic Integrated BodyworkFREE One Hour Massage to Three People • Nov 1225) EA CrossfitFREE Crossfit Class • Check eascrossfit.com for class schedule26) Eraldi's Mens Wear & Shoes15% off Regular Priced Items (not available on sale items) • Nov 11-12Find us on Facebook!27) Eric Ross WineryFREE Wine Tasting for 2 People • Nov 8-12 • Find us on Facebook!28) Fairmont Mission Inn & SpaFREE Access to the Spa, Pool & Bath House for First Responders, Military and Veterans • 20% discount on any Treatments, Food or Beveragefairmont.com/sonoma29) G.I. JoesFREE Drink • Nov 10th Only30) Harvest ChiropracticFREE Initial Exam, Consultation, Adjustment • harvestchiro.com31) Highway 12 WineryFREE Wine Tasting & 25% Off • Nov 8-12 • highway12winery.com32) Kid ScoopFREE Copy of Kids Scoop • kidscoop.com33) Kivelstadt CellarsFREE tasting flight of four wines • kivelstadtcellars.com34) Kunde Family WineryFREE Wine Tasting at Main Wine Bar, 15% off wine purchases • Nov 8-12kunde.com35) Large LeatherFREE 3 inch Zippered Pouch or Card Case • large-leather.com36) Landmark Vineyardslandmarkwine.com37) Dr. Laurent, DMD, OrthodonticsFREE Electric Toothbrush & Dental Care Kit to the First 50 Visitorssonomaortho.com38) Len at Len Does My HairFREE Men's or Women's Haircuts with Shampoo and Blow-Dry Stylelendoesmyhair.com39) Maranda Ranch KennelsFREE Boarding for Pets for the Week • Call for info • marandaranch.com
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