The Russian River in the early 1900’s

Take a tour of the Russian River resort area through classic postcards featuring the town and beaches of Rio Nido. There is no sound. Thanks to Antiques & Pioneer Relics for sharing this.

Storm Resources from the County

(From a recent press release from the county)

Residents are reminded to call 9-1-1 to report all emergencies, and utilize 2-1-1 for non-urgent informational needs.

Shelter Information

Guerneville: The existing shelter at the Guerneville Veteran’s Memorial Hall, located at the intersection of Church and 1st St., will be expanded by an additional 20-25 beds beginning […]

Sandbags available from the County!

The rain, it is a comin’…. A quick heads up that we’ve heard that the County Department of Public Works is providing sandbags to folks in our area. You can pick sandbags up on Wednesday December 10th, at : the Forestville Youth Park (Mirabel Road in Forestville), on Armstrong Woods Road, near the old Rodeo […]

Join in on the FRN parade fun!

Friends of Rio Nido (FRN) is making a last-minute entry in the Guerneville Parade. Here’s the latest if you’d like to join them:

We’re making a late-breaking end run to get an FRN entry for the Guerneville Festival of Lights Parade. The parade is on Saturday, down main street, and starts at 7pm.

If you […]

Five Russian River Queens from 1927

Here’s a historic image we thought we’d share.

Left to Right: Miss Mirabel, Ida Peterson; Miss Guernewood, Ann Martin; Miss Rio Nido, Helen Hayen; Miss Guerneville, Gladys Burkett; Miss Cazadero, Elsie Ruffino. (Image from the Pacific Coast News Bureau, collection of M Henon)

Wet Weather Tips from the CHP

If you haven’t yet. Consider signing up for Nixle and receive helpful alerts about traffic, crime, and more. The following is an article the California Highway Patrol recently sent around.

As we enter into Autumn and Winter, the Bay Area weather will bring rain, fog, and snow in some regions. Though the rainfall is very […]

Phoenix at Pegasus Theater through Aug 24

Pegasus Theater Company presents Phoenix, a romantic comedy written by Scott Organ and directed by Beulah Vega. The show features Elizabeth Henry and Jared Wright and runs from August 1 through August 24 at the Rio Nido Lodge. Phoenix begins every Friday and Saturday night at 8 pm, and every Sunday at 4 pm except […]

Phoenix on Friday, John McCarty & Petty Theft Saturday, Rio Nido Art Festival & Breakfast Sunday

Phoenix at Pegasus Theater begins Friday and Saturday night at 8 pm. General admission is $15.

 

Join author John McCarty Saturday, Aug 2 at the Rio Nido Lodge–12pm

Dance away the night to Petty Theft Aug 2 at the Rio Nido Roadhouse

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Celebrate the Life of Vic Barfield July 19th

Calling all Russian River Artists–Aug 3 Art Festival

Reserve your table for the Rio Nido Arts and Crafts Festival August 3 from 9:30am-2:30pm. All arts and crafts welcome–including literary arts and music. If you’d like to participate email a aquila@aquilaink.com or bvdrio@sonic.net or you can call 869-8284. And don’t miss the Rio Nido Homeowners Association breakfast from 9am-12pm.

 

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