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UPDATE on Oct. 29, 2025: So far in 2025 (3 pickups), Hiddenbrooke residents have donated close to 4000 pounds….almost 2 TONS… to the Solano County Food Bank. The next food pick-up will be Saturday, November 8th. If you would like to participate in this very needed, on-going project, please email Nancy Foo at nfoo@sbcglobal.net or text 707-319-6356 before …
(Published in 2023) Before we moved to California, my wife and I carefully chose our wine in liquor stores based on the label design. Business travel allowed us to learn about and appreciate the wine selections of others (with larger expense accounts than ours). That’s how we discovered “the best” pinot noir wine was from …
I’ve had four internet service providers since I moved into Hiddenbrooke 12 years ago. When I had a home-based business producing online conferences for up to 500 people, I relied on Xfinity/Comcast’s copper line with my Verizon mobile phone back-up. But now that I’m in retirement mode, I like Verizon Home’s month-to-month contract and the …
UPDATE: Obsidian has moved its tasting room to downtown Sonoma right on the square, and they are still waiving the tasting fee for Hiddenbrooke neighbors on certain days. See details in our article below. ——— There are alot of stuffy wineries around us that don’t make me feel welcome. But I’ve discovered a few that …
UPDATE on April 19, 2025: Last year’s CRITTEROCK 2024 event raised over $12,000 that was split between last year’s rescue groups. CRITTEROCK 2025 will be held at the Empress Theatre in downtown Vallejo on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The Sunday afternoon fun of rock music and furry friends to benefit two beloved animal rescues: Ripple …
By Ken Isaacs The Hiddenbrooke Community Garage Sale is happening on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and it’s already looking like a big event—with 43 homes registered so far! If you haven’t signed up yet and want to participate, it’s not too late. Simply visit: hiddenbrookcommunity.com . Please note: when …
By Brenda Plechaty We all can acknowledge that crime is an issue here in Vallejo and keeping ourselves and our community safe is important. The Vallejo Police Department is re-starting the Neighborhood Watch program. Below is an email from Officer Hollis about an upcoming meeting for our Hiddenbrooke neighborhood and the entire District 1. If …
Don Douglass is again opening his home studio at 2624 Marshfield Road in Hiddenbrooke for a free, public gallery showing as part of the Vallejo Open Studio event on Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10, 2024 from 11am to 5pm both days. No reservations are necessary, but you may contact the studio at rdouglass49@gmail.com …
UPDATE on Oct. 24, 2024: Lisa reports that this event raised $842.50 for the Ripple Effect Animal Project! Hiddenbrooke neighbor Lisa Sikes is hosting a Christmas in October open studio and backyard jewelry party on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from noon until 5:00 p.m. at her home on 2378 Lansdowne Place in Hiddenbrooke. Below are …
Recordings are now available for the Mayor and City Council Candidate Forums presented on Sept. 17 and 18, 2024 by the Hiddenbrooke Property Owners Association. The two online sessions were moderated by Mike Nisperos and produced by Brian Nakamoto. Statements from all the upcoming City of Vallejo election candidates are available at the City website …
