March/April 2023 Newsletter

Upcoming Events—Save the Date!


April 22, 2024, 11:00 am

Well Monitoring Workshop at Grange

Ever wonder about the water level in your well? Through drought and plenty, winter and summer, our wells change their static levels, and some of them fail. BV native David Noren will demo the procedure for taking a sounding of our wells, and how to track data over time. See article here.


May 25, 2023, 5pm - 6pm

BVCA Board Meeting

Meet your BVCA Board members at our first in-person board meeting in 3 years! Light refreshments will be served. Open to all BV residents.

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May 25, 2023, 6pm -7:30pm

First Responders Town Hall: Meet & Greet

Come out to the Bennett Valley Grange for an evening dedicated to our first responders who will say a few words and then enjoy casual interaction and conversation with all service representatives. Reps from Sonoma County Sheriff, CHP, Sonoma County FD and Calfire will be available to answer all your questions.


June 24, 2023, Save the Date!

BVCA Annual Picnic

Come out for a community party under the oaks! BYO picnic, and enjoy an afternoon of BV camaraderie with your neighbors. 1 - 4 at Galvin Park. Live music, tables and drinks provided. Stay tuned for more info!


Volunteers wanted!

Interested in becoming more involved and serving your community? The BVCA is seeking volunteers to head the Emergency Preparedness Committee, the Voice Editorial Committee, and the Annual Picnic & Fundraising Committee. Bring your creative energy to any of these roles and get to know your neighbors. To respond, please reply to this email.

PG&E came calling in January to shed light on their efforts to keep the power on in our community—and experienced a surprise

Meet Jim Codington, our very talented and visionary artist, and view some of his luminous portraits of Bennett Valley —plus links to his online gallery

Status check on the campfire and overnight camping issues—should they be allowed?

Our valley is home to several smaller community associations—the Bennett Ridge Community Association is one such

Because we rely on wells for our water supply, understanding the water table fluctuations below our feet is important. A new initiative is underway to sample wells in the area.

BVCA President Moira Jacobs outlines a plan for strengthened preservation of our natural resources and rural character and open spaces.