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Age (and other) Integration Benefits Society

Around Town, Giving Back / Renay Weissberger Fanelli / January 27, 2022

The Wall Street Journal article, “‘Magic’ Multigenerational Housing Aims to Alleviate Social Isolation,” discusses the philosophy of Dr. William Thomas, a geriatrician who believes that segregating older adults, as well as individuals with special needs, is harmful to their well-being, and negatively impacts society overall. His vision as co-founder of Kallimos Communities: Develop neighborhoods that […]

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Jackie Hoffner Heart & Hope Award

Around Town, Giving Back / Renay Weissberger Fanelli / October 25, 2018

When AVFS lost a founding member of its organization, Jackie Hoffner, the Board gathered and activated to create an award in her honor: the Jackie Hoffner Heart & Hope Award. I am humbled to be a member of the committee charged with developing the award and selection criteria, and so pleased to announce our inaugural

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Alexander Valley Film Society to Host Movies to Benefit Fire Relief & Healing

Around Town / Renay Weissberger Fanelli / October 18, 2017

All of us at the Alexander Valley Film Society are heartbroken over the events affecting our community. We will move forward with Movies to Benefit Fire Relief & Healing, adapting the film festival to serve as a fundraiser for relief and recovery from the fires that have devastated Sonoma County. All dollars raised will support the Community

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Philanthropy Philosophy

Around Town / Renay Weissberger Fanelli / December 16, 2016

At Wire-to-Wire, we are passionate about philanthropy. We support a variety of organizations across a multitude of missions. Some align with our personal interests and others fill, from our perspective, particularly important needs within our communities.

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Part Southern Charm, Part Rock & Roll

Around Town / Renay Weissberger Fanelli / June 19, 2014

“Around Town” focuses on some of our favorite things: food & wine, travel, athletics, community, and philanthropy. Today we review Rocker Oysterfeller’s Kitchen + Saloon.

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Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria, Devilishly Good

Leave a Comment / Around Town / Renay Weissberger Fanelli / August 1, 2013

Head to Sonoma County, Geyserville specifically, for some of the best rustic-Italian cuisine around. A welcome reward after a day at Lake Sonoma, the perfect rest stop on your way to or from Mendocino, or a delicious treat any time, Diavola is Italian for female devil, and the food is devilishly good. The stove, or,

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