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 You wanna party? You can’t do better than with The PULSATORS! Best party band around! This Saturday, 6-10 p.m.
Next up are The THUGZ on the 14th, to be followed by Mike & Sylvia (of the THUGZ) on the 17th in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Brad will have the kitchen going with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, etc. to celebrate.
 Captain Paisley is next on the 21st, with the great music you love from Woodstock and the Fillmore.
Don’t forget–p arking is on the side and around the back. Don’t let a little extra walk keep you away.
That’s what Adam Bernie calls himself… Weekend at Bernie’s. He’s the high-energy keyboardist you see in Levi Lloyd’s 501 Band. Come dine and dance with Adam this Saturday night, 6-10 p.m.
The following Saturday, The Honeydippers will return to the RNR with their core R&B sound plus blues, zydeco, reggae and some classic rock and country. Very eclectic!
Remember–parking is on the side and around the back. Don’t let a few extra steps keep you away!
Come watch the Fargo Brothers Saturday night and the Super Bowl on Sunday at the Rio Nido Roadhouse.
Don’t forget–parking is on the side and around the back. Don’t let a little extra walk slow you down. Tell your friends!
 
 (modified photo – RN sign in its future home) The community of Rio Nido and FRN have a fundraising task in front of us to close the gap between the generous grants we received from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, and our total sign costs. Some excellent progress has been made on fundraising, and some updates on the not-yet-quoted costs that were anticipated to be $2,000 or more…As of December 21st, we had received $655 in donations, and needed more than $4,200 in donations. Since that time:
- The official estimate for the lane closure has come in at an affordable $400, thanks to the generosity of the owner of Von Renner, Jeff. (We had been warned by others to anticipate possibly more than $2k for these costs!) A huge thanks to Von Renner!
- The estimates we have for the re-installation of the sign (on a pole, in concrete, big trucks and augers involved) put us at $4,275.47 over our remaining grant funds.
- Additionally, there are two more estimates pending (one for lane closure, the other from the refurbisher for storage fees given the extensive time it took us to obtain the County permit) which could total another couple of thousand dollars.
We have received a strong showing of support already in donations for the sign. Given the latest details on our total costs, we have already achieved 24% of our fundraising goal! HUGE thanks to our generous donors.
We need some additional assistance to fund the final phases of this project — even just $10 or $20 each counts towards the goal. Here’s an updated chart with more details on what is included (since this project involves quite a lot more than many not on the Sign Committee would expect):
A REMINDER ON THE GOODIES, If you donate…
- $50 or more, you’ll get an FRN patch,
- $100 or more, you’ll get a women’s or men’s FRN t-shirt,
- $250 or more, you get both, and we will thank you publicly at the dedication ceremony and in associated announcements!
Feel free to email us with questions, or you can donate by clicking on the “donate” button below, going to our RN sign website, or sending a check to FRN at PO Box 184 in Rio Nido.
FRN is a 501c3 so your donation is tax deductible.
Finally, another shout out to our sign refurbisher, Dick, from Econoline Signs, who made a generous donation by way of reducing the prices for his professional services (i.e. an in-kind donation).
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Here are some clean air tips from the Russian River Alliance and Air Quality District to ensure that this winter won’t be a repeat of last year.
In the winter many of us use wood burning stoves for heat. To be in compliance, after start-up there should be no visible smoke emanating from your chimney. How do you get a hot clean fire that actually produces more heat for the money and less smoke? Buy dry seasoned wood, keep the wood dry, and have sufficient air getting into the stove (leave door slightly open during start-up), so the fire is hot, versus smoldering.
Our Air Quality board has been responsive to calls made and are making site visits in our area. If you are experiencing poor air quality either from open burns or improperly operated wood stoves, call Air Quality at 707-433-5911, or email russianriveralliance@gmail.com
Working together we are making a difference in our air quality.
Save these dates for the upcoming Friends of Rio Nido Meetings. Location and agenda to be announced a week or two before each meeting.
- January 24th, 11am-noon
- March 28th, 11am-noon
- May 16th, 11am-noon
- June 13th, 11am-noon (FRN Board election day!)
- August 1st, 11am-noon
- September 12th, 11am-noon
- November 7th, 11am-noon
 www.rionidoroadhouse.com #707-869-0821 The back patio is definitely a more intimate setting in the winter, perfect for the smaller, less amplified bands. You can still get jazzed up with the bands we’ve booked–blues, jazz, folk, rock. Come dine, drink, and dance. Some of our customers are still singing Unchain Me, Unchain My Heart, and Unchained Melody…park on the side and around the back. Anything’s better than traipsing through a muddy, rut-filled lot! We’re still here to serve you and having fun while we do it!
(Sneak Preview: Couples’ Valentine’s Night Dinner, Friday, February 13!)
 14540 Canyon 2 Road #707-869-0821 www.rionidoroadhouse.com
This New Year’s Eve come to the “Old Hollywood” themed party at the Rio Nido Roadhouse. $12 for appetizers all night, great recorded music for dancing, champagne at midnight. Dress for the occasion. Be creative, think glamour… even your favorite Hollywood movie star!
Come have fun with your friends!
 Don’t miss the THUGZ Holidaze Party on December 20. ALWAYS a lot of fun for everyone. $5 cover. Kids free.
Sunday the 21st is the Annual Cookies & Crafts night. 6 p.m. RSVP 869-0821. FREE.
OPEN ON CHRISTMAS DAY = Keep Brad company!
FYI: There’s no Band on December 27. The RNR will close at 6 p.m. for a private party.
Very soon we’ll let you know what we’re planning for New Year’s Eve.
Just Three More Chances to see Other Desert Cities at Pegasus Theater!
Other Desert Cities is a superbly written dark comedy (with a surprising and uplifting ending), beautifully directed and acted by a true ensemble cast. Make your reservations now…. online at www.pegasustheater.com or by calling 583-2343. The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm through December 21.
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