Art For Life 24

What started in 1988 as a grassroots effort among the artist community in response to the AIDS epidemic has become the wine country's premiere art auction event, raising well over 2 million dollars for people living with HIV and AIDS. 100% of the money raised at the auction is used to not only improve the lives of people affected by HIV, but also to reduce the number of new infections of HIV in Sonoma County.  To view more photos from the event, click here.

Unveiling of POW/MIA Monument at Santa Rosa Memorial Park

A granite monument was dedicated to the POW/MIAs from all wars and was attended by several hundred veterans, active duty personnel, family members and those wishing to honor the sacrifices made by those who served their country.  A Coast Guard honor guard and retired Marine bagpiper were also on hand to provide honors.  Taps was played near the end of the ceremony.

Local artist Tim Montesonti designed the memorial and was on hand to unveil the monument. Even though the monument is a sober reminder of the many service men and civilians who were taken prisoner or who are still missing in action, everyone was pleased and heartened that these people will not be forgotten and that efforts are ongoing to find those who are still missing. For additional photos of the ceremony, click here.