say the club is being changed from a “beloved gathering place for families and the wider community” into a “large with a new small poker-machine-prevalent RSL club inside it.” its fiduciary or constitutional responsibilities and/or powers by submitting the DA many clubs have embarked on similar journeys Chatswood Golf Club and these are only the local examples The club has a dedicated website set up called www.heartofforestville.com.au and the development can be viewed in detail here. Contribute to support the Manly Observer's independent local journalism Become a MO supporter hyperlocal news service covering the Northern Beaches in Sydney with a hyperfocus from Manly to Dee Why We have a fair and non-sensationalist approach to reporting It is run by locals for locals and we depend on your news tips and support to keep going We are a member of the Local Independent News Association News tips: editor@manlyobserver.com.au or text 0435741777 Advertising queries: advertising@manlyobserver.com.au General queries: editor@manlyobserver.com.au  © Manly Observer | All Rights Reserved this luxurious turn-of-the-century villa in Forestville perfectly blends old-world charm with modern luxury When Anthony D’Ercole was living in St Peters there wasn’t much that would have made him move But when he discovered this turn-of-the-century Forestville villa with its marvellous contemporary extension Forestville – which has been featured in Grand Designs Magazine – as a grand “There are so many lifestyle features compacted within 600 square metres It’s like your own private luxurious resort,” says Anthony “It’s what you don’t see on this property inside and out which creates a sense of architectural design There’s an elegance and comfort and peacefulness that comes with it.” Anthony says when he bought into Forestville it was “almost an up-and-coming tail end of Unley” “You cut through the beautiful Forestville Reserve … then you’ve got the skate park just 200 metres from your home,” Anthony tells SALIFE “Currently I’ve been enjoying everything along the Goodwood Road food precinct which is a short walking distance away.” Anthony says the new multi-purpose development on the former Le Cornu site will only add to Forestville’s appeal “I’m going to miss out on that ability to stroll there where it’s going to have restaurants and cafés and a rooftop market It’s going to be the newest offering and the jewel of Adelaide there for lifestyle.” which sits on a spacious plot of some 596 square metres includes two bathrooms and a free-standing double garage which is influenced by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin was carried out by the previous owners and executed by Ply Architects including the master suite with its walk-in wardrobe and ensuite are located in the original area of the house The hallway to the rear of the house leads to the modern addition with an expansive open-plan living dining and kitchen area as well as a large pantry and a study nook a Bora induction cooktop with a Tepan grill and a Liebherr integrated refrigerator This area of the house looks out onto the outdoor entertaining area and lap pool “The pool is 1.2 metres all the way with no deep end two-lane lap pool with visibility of the children and being able to juggle and integrate the pool with life because you’ve always got eyes on them basically,” says Anthony “You can be in the kitchen preparing something while they’re in the pool and be at them within a flash if anything happens.” The garden features giant birds of paradise while the garage is covered with climbing figs Subscribe for updates“When you approach the property what you sense and feel is this beautiful green of the more established landscaping that’s there,” says Anthony Anthony has carried out some upgrades the previous owners never got around to installed tessellated tiles at the front and improved security with CCTV and a pedestrian gate Anthony says a priority was to create an environmentally friendly home meaning it keeps power even when there are outages He put in 20-kilowatt solar panels with micro-inverters as well as a Tesla Powerwall 2 13.5kWh battery “The infrastructure is there; the new owner doesn’t have to worry about that – it is future-proofed,” says Anthony Anthony has also dotted bluestone throughout the property and converted the grassed front lawn to dichondra The landscape lighting throws silhouettes against the honed porcelain block wall Anthony values the sense of privacy and security the house provides while his favourite feature is the extension “I think it’s certainly the grand design extension and its alfresco living by the pool … I instantly think about my children in the pool having fun while I’m preparing meals,” he says Anthony has decided to put his home on the market The height of the villa’s ceiling will be missed too,” Anthony tells SALIFE The sale of 15 Nichols Street, Forestville is being handled by Mark and Georgie Bressington of Ouwens Casserly. InDaily South Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout South Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. The highly anticipated $250 million Forestville development kicked off on November 16 with the release of the first 27 terrace homes developers are unveiling a unique ‘Demonstration Space’ that offers a preview of what the community can expect from this exciting new city fringe neighbourhood The first phase of homes includes both two and three-storey terraces overlooking landscaped community spaces These residences will feature luxury interiors Construction on these homes is set to begin next year It incorporates a mini-supermarket operated by Adelaide’s Finest POMPOM cafe and restaurant run by Fam Group The space gives visitors a taste of the vibrant multi-use community the Forestville project aims to create Located on the former Le Cornu site on Anzac Highway the development will be divided into six distinct precincts: residential The Forestville project is being developed by a consortium of the South Australian Commercial Retail Group (owners of Frewville and Pasadena Foodland) The development is expected to create 900 jobs during construction and 700 ongoing roles in retail Commercial Retail Group Director Spero Chapley said “Forestville will offer an unmatched lifestyle with a bustling market square and a diverse range of residential options We are proud to not only develop but also to become part of this thriving new community.” “These terrace homes have been carefully designed to suit both the location and the lifestyle offering residents a perfect mix of seclusion and proximity to shops Minister for Housing and Urban Development “Transforming the former Le Cornu site into a vibrant master-planned community is a major milestone for Adelaide Forestville is set to become a highly sought-after neighbourhood.” When: Open Monday and Wednesday 10am – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 – 5pmWhere: 58 Maple Ave, ForestvilleFor more information visit: https://www.forestville.com.au/ Over 100 South Australian wine producers are showcasing their best to international importers this.. 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Sydney CBD.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe homes and new club planned for the 9014sq m site were designed by Quattro Architecture.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForestville RSL Club chief executive Ian Thompson said they had looked at what other clubs were doing to create a more financial particularly in the ever-changing hospitality sector,” Thompson said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Two other local clubs Dee Why RSL Club and the Builders Club Dee Why have both recently announced new property developments where new ILUs are the focus \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dee Why RSL has flagged a new development that will add significantly to their existing independent living complex where they have a ‘wait list’ of over 200 people.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Builders Club development will see a new club and approximately 50 ILUs built on their existing landholding in Dee Why \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“These clubs join many other NSW Clubs who have embarked on a few developers had looked at other options.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Parramatta RSL Club \u003ca data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/co-living-tower-parramatta-rsl-car-park\" href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/co-living-tower-parramatta-rsl-car-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esold its carpark at 7 Macquarie Street for $25.3 million\u003c/a\u003e in July 2022 to Marrapacca who intended on building a co-living tower.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook The Forestville RSL Club plans are the latest to be lodged as NSW clubs looked to diversify away from gaming The two-stage Forestville RSL Club development would start with a new 2263sq m club and basement parking at the bowling greens The existing club would then be demolished to make way for 39 independent living units (ILUs) in a low-density apartment complex on the site at 22 Melwood Avenue The homes and new club planned for the 9014sq m site were designed by Quattro Architecture Forestville RSL Club chief executive Ian Thompson said they had looked at what other clubs were doing to create a more financial operational and sustainable future for the club “Higher interest rates and cost-of-living pressures across every level of the community also presented challenges for businesses particularly in the ever-changing hospitality sector,” Thompson said “Dee Why RSL has flagged a new development that will add significantly to their existing independent living complex where they have a ‘wait list’ of over 200 people “The Builders Club development will see a new club and approximately 50 ILUs built on their existing landholding in Dee Why “These clubs join many other NSW Clubs who have embarked on similar business propositions as clubs seek to diversify their revenue streams away from a dependence on gaming.”   The move to modernise outdated RSL clubs has swept across NSW and while apartments for seniors was the most common approach a few developers had looked at other options The Parramatta RSL Club sold its carpark at 7 Macquarie Street for $25.3 million in July 2022 to Marrapacca who intended on building a co-living tower Meanwhile, Cronulla RSL has partenered with Suburbanite was shopping out development opportunities at its beachside landholding Castle Hill RSL is planning a huge landscaped carpark creating a memorial space alongside a $340-million seniors development with 321 apartments Oct 18, 2024 | , A man was taken to hospital after fighting with police at Forestville Just before 10.00pm Monday night (14 October) NSW Police responded to reports of a domestic assault at Pira Place Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended a residence occupied by a man and woman who had allegedly been involved in a domestic dispute Police were told the 46-year-old man had been involved in an argument with the woman Police allege the man was agitated and uncooperative resisting arrest and physically assaulting officers as they sought to arrest him on domestic violence (DV) charges The apprehension of the man lasted for about 15 minutes during which time it is understood the interaction involved a verbal altercation and pushing and shoving of the two police officers who attended the scene he collapsed and began to froth at the mouth and paramedics treated him for possible alcohol or drug intoxication before taking him to Northern Beaches Hospital just before 11.30pm After the 46-year-old man regained consciousness at hospital he was arrested and taken to Manly Police Station where he was charged with: where he was granted conditional bail to appear at the same court on Tuesday For confidential advice, support, and referrals related to domestic and family violence, contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) The NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 65 64 63) or Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491) Information about the NSW Police Force response to domestic and family violence can be found on the NSW Police website Reports of domestic and family-related crime or abuse can be made by contacting or attending your local police station Anyone with 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Forestville’s food scene has largely been limited to a smattering of fast food outlets and the cafe inside the once-iconic Le Cornu Furniture store Le Cornu’s closure in 2016 paved the way for a rebirth for the quiet south-west Adelaide suburb an all-day deli serving puffy pita pockets stuffed with moreish fillings alongside business partners Stewart Wesson and John Savva (who are also co-owners of Sofia Part Time Lover and Whistle & Flute) have partnered with Spero Chapley the founder of Eco Caddy and co-working space Mache The converted warehouse space was designed by Studio Gram The concrete and timber aesthetic is a nod to the team’s other venues with the addition of a splash of neon yellow which is introduced with the sign out front powerfully promising “Pompom Flavour Hammer” Jacob was cautious about opening “another” Just Down the Road and so the idea for pita pockets entered the mix designed this flatbread dough which we use at Sofia which when you cut it in half you can fill it with flavours inspired by our other venues,” Jacob tells Broadsheet Wesson built the menu by drawing inspiration from the team’s sibling venues The menu includes Cypriot sausage from Sofia and fried chicken Milanese pita topped with the garlic butter from Just Down the Road There are also breakfast pockets with sausage Five Senses is once again the bean of choice, a brand the team has been faithful to since its days at Coffee Branch on Leigh Street almost 15 years ago “We want to make Pompom as relaxed and as user-friendly as possible almost as if our customers are treating it like their own home,” Jacob says “We want to make sure people feel that warmth and that vibe as soon as they walk in,” Josh adds Pompom 58 Maple Avenue, Forestville No phone Hours: Mon to Fri 7am–3pm Sat & Sun 8am–2pm pompomavenue.com @pompom_avenue Over the Pass: Top Visiting Chefs Share Who They’re Most Excited To See at Tasting Australia 2025 Jessica Purcell Takes Sole Operating Ownership of Niña Following Leonardo Moreira Loureiro’s Guilty Plea to Criminal Charges Restaurant Botanic Swaps Its Celebrated Degustation for an Elevated High Tea – for Two Weeks Only In the heart of Adelaide a new landmark residential precinct presents buyers with the opportunity to join a community that blends stylish design with sustainable living—all at an attainable price point Forestville embodies Adelaide's vibrant culture offering easy access to farm-style marketplaces and beautifully designed green open spaces is set to redefine urban living in Adelaide "This is a wonderful opportunity to get into the Forestville area," he says "It's close to Adelaide's iconic showgrounds it has been thoughtfully put together by our architects who have had both the streetscape and the home design in mind." Forestville features multiple precincts that seamlessly integrate and uplift aspects of daily life Forestville is a development that's taking design to a whole new level The layout features multiple interconnected precincts that seamlessly integrate and uplift aspects of daily life The central social hub of the development is The Market Square also known as The Agora—a market hall-style shopping plaza that Choi development manager with Commercial Retail Group and a co-founder of Architecture for Change calls ‘a new town square’ based around trade and exchange This will give residents access to local produce and exceptional coffee that Adelaide is famous for very different from your standard shopping centre that has a key cutter and a bubble tea shop,” he says "We've stripped back a lot of what would normally be behind closed doors "If you go to a market – a real market – someone's carrying a pig over their shoulder or there's a giant fish that’s just been caught who is also one of the principal architects of the development is all about tapping into the spectrum of what makes our lives easier and better: SMEG appliances and floor-to-ceiling windows community is really about living in the safest securest way where you are connected to people because it's actually part of our survival instinct it's about connecting to people." Another critical project precinct is the Adelaide’s first rooftop farm—a 2,500sqm space that will be run in partnership with Youth Inc. an alternative learning school for 17 to 24-year-olds because the school is the custodian,” Choi says The education program promises benefits that lie in community-conscious learning it also plays a role in changing thinking about how we organise our cities “We're talking about a future which is heavily affected by the changing climate so it's looking at how we can bring agriculture into urban settings and how it might be replicable in lots of other places,” Choi says And while the crops will be tended by the school the space is designed to be another respite for Forestville residents and visitors “The public can come up and interact and engage through just sitting there and having rest events – there's a lot of different ways that we're structuring it,” Choi says Whether it’s spending an afternoon shopping in the market hall Choi is hopeful that the future residents of Forestville will have a lifestyle rich in all the benefits of true community living each home blends classic elegance with modern luxury Among the 300 apartments and townhouses sprinkled throughout the carefully planned project are the stunning terrace homes starting at $1,099,000 for a fixed-price Torrens-titled terrace home These homes draw inspiration from mid-century aesthetics blending classic elegance and modern luxury up to 280 square metres of living area," says Devine "They have been designed for living with lots of natural light balconies overlooking new landscaped areas and some have rooftop views of the city skyline." Residents can choose between three colour schemes and provisions for electric vehicle charging Devine says three colour schemes allow homeowners to create a space that truly reflects their style and preferences "These are three distinct colour schemes which include special embellishments so the customer has plenty of choice," he said "There's also some optional higher-end range which people can select for their homes too." Each home also includes double off-street parking Forestville residents are within walking distance of the CBD with the Brown Hill Creek and the Glenelg tram lines in the area It's a short stroll to the Adelaide Showground where the famous Farmers' Market is held on Sunday attracting around 6,000 people every weekend Devine adds that the suburb has been increasingly attractive to buyers in recent years and this project is expected to attract an array of buyers from young professionals to young families and retirees The Peet project also offers a more affordable opportunity to buy in with terrace homes on the market for under the median price for Forrestville of $1,190,000 third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media Dec 26, 2024 | , A crash on Christmas Day at Forestville saw a grandmother taken to hospital Just before 4.15pm Christmas Day (Wednesday Fire and Rescue NSW Forestville and Crows Nest Stations were called to a report of a two-car T-bone collision at Warringah Road It appears as though a black 2008 Honda Accord was attempting to make a southbound turn out of Ryrie Avenue when it was impacted by a black 2023 Mercedes EQE electric vehicle The force of the impact spun the Honda around 180 degrees and blocked two northbound lanes of Warringah Road a small girl and a woman in her 70s who is understood to be the child’s grandmother It is understood there was one occupant in the Mercedes With Christmas traffic into the Northern Beaches already heavy NSW Police were forced to close two lanes of Warringah Road in each direction while firefighters established fire protection for the damaged electric vehicle and paramedics assessed the five occupants of the vehicles who was complaining of neck and back pain and was unable to get out of the rear passenger seat without assistance paramedics carefully helped her from the vehicle onto a stretcher and she was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition just before 5.00pm It is understood the driver of the Mercedes was also taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for further assessment of minor injuries just before 5.00pm Traffic on Warringah Road was affected in both directions for around an hour until debris was cleared by firefighters and both vehicles could be towed from the scene shortly after 5.15pm Motorbike collision at Brookvale Parkway head-on collision Crash next to fire station Car crash at Freshwater Bus collision at Narraweena Four car collision at Mona Vale Bus collision at North Narrabeen POMPOM is a brand-new all-day dining destination in Forestville Images: @pompom_avenue POMPOM is a brand-new dining destination that launched in Forestville this month located behind the Keswick Army Barracks on Anzac Highway describes it as “like Sofia and Just Down The Road had a little child and this is it – Sofia’s little toddler.” The magic of POMPOM comes from the collaboration of several talented individuals Joshua’s team has partnered with Spero Chapley to create a space that’s truly one-of-a-kind “Teaming up with him has been an experience we can’t really describe,” Joshua says “This business is going to grow into something way more than just food and beverage the showstopper at POMPOM is their signature POMPOMs – an open pocket made from the famous Sofia bread – an oven cooked puffy pifa – that’s stuffed with the most delicious fillings There’s different options to choose from and Joshua assures that “it all tastes sick” Some standout menu items include THE SAV POMPOM: Sheftalies (Cypriot sausage) And the FRIED CHICKEN MILANESE POMPOM: Chicken cutlet they’ve got pastries from Adelaide’s Finest plus goodies like banana bread with salted caramel butter The entire site will eventually be called ‘Demonstration’ and Joshua hints at some seriously exciting collaborations and activations with Adelaide’s Finest “There’s just so much that’s going to happen it’s really hard to actually describe it We’re just going to keep evolving,” he says “We’re going to get really creative with their team [Adelaide’s Finest] and keep adding to it.” they plan to launch an event side to the space While the event launch is still under wraps you’ll want to keep an eye out for this new venue to shine as an function space soon With big plans ahead and a menu that keeps getting better it’s safe to say this toddler is all grown up and ready to make a mark on Adelaide’s food scene What: POMPOMWhen: Open 7am to 3pm from Monday to Friday | 8am to 2pm Saturday and SundayWhere: 58 Maple Avenue, ForestvilleInstagram: @pompom_avenueFor more information, click here Glam Adelaide has today launched an app for readers all over SA Following a viral video showing tensions in the community Adelaide has become home to many a High Tea spots that are perfect for.. 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Wrong Turn At Lungfish is of exceptional quality and an unmitigated stand out South Australia will see mixed weather conditions shops – bold $250m development goes on saleTom Bowden The first 27 architecturally-designed two and three-storey homes in the new $250m Forestville development will hit the market on Saturday Also opening tomorrow is a bespoke ‘demonstration space’ offering potential buyers an idea of the resident experience CLICK HERE FOR MORE REAL ESTATE NEWS Civil construction is already underway at the site which is expected to create 900 direct and indirect jobs during the construction phase and a further 700 ongoing after completion and work on the homes released tomorrow is expected to begin next year They will overlook a landscaped open space and have three bedrooms and provisions for battery storage and EV charging Another artist’s impression of the sophisticated development An artist’s impression of the development’s urban farm The demonstration space will house the project’s sales and information centre as well as a ‘mini-supermarket’ the development will feature 250 apartments and 71 terrace homes with the market square – The Agora – having a supermarket Almost one third of the development will be open and green space half of which will be publicly accessible and some of which will include a rooftop urban farm practicing regenerative agriculture How Forestville’s impressive Market Square might look The site is the brainchild of a consortium led by Commercial Retail Group the owners and operators of Frewville and Pasadena Foodland developer Peet Limited and local developer Buildtec Housing and urban development minister Nick Champion said it was an important development that would transform the former Le Cornu site into a new neighbourhood “This development will accommodate hundreds of people and demonstrates the importance of creating a masterplanned community in a strategic infill location,” he said “The proximity of this area to the Park Lands CBD and major public transport options will make this a popular place to live Commercial Retail Group director Spero Chapley said it was an honour to be involved in creating a community where people can live “We feel privileged to be developing and activating this unique site on the city-fringe for the benefit of not only future residents Inside a former mechanic’s garage, nestled behind the Keswick Army Barracks on Anzac Highway, a vision of Forestville’s future is taking shape. The visionaries are talking to CityMag, seated on newly poured concrete benches in the atrium at the front of the Forestville Demonstration Space, a new multi-purpose venue that will give Adelaide an idea of what’s about to be built across the road. Across the road, the former Le Cornu site has been reduced to a suburban paddock where huge, yellow, and lumbering machines currently eat the dirt. They’re shaping the ground floor of a massive mixed-use development which will open sometime in 2027. “One of the reasons we wanted to get involved with this project,” says Joshua Baker, “is because we wanted to work with people like Spero and Dans.” Joshua is gesturing at the two men standing alongside him. Spero Chapley is the owner of Adelaide’s Finest Supermarkets at Frewville and Pasadena. Daniels Olsson is founder of EcoCaddy and Mâché co-working space and a CityMag 40 Under 40 alumnus. After opening Sofia earlier this year, Josh wasn’t sure he could turn around another venue so quickly. But after visiting the site and getting to know both Spero and Dans, it became “a no-brainer.” “POMPOM is just one part of what’s going on here at The Demo,” says Joshua, affectionately abbreviating Forestville Demonstration Space’s name. POMPOM is an all-day diner, open from 7am until 3pm seven days a week serving coffee and a selection of pita pockets stuffed with Mediterranean flavours. Designed by studio gram, the venue combines the texture of brick with the sheen of steel to create warmth while respecting the place’s history. Light pours in through the sawtooth roof windows and plants in garden beds feel like they’ve been growing here for years rather than days. The whole space has a classical proportion and sensibility that speaks to the Greek influences behind the project. “The concept behind POMPOM is to lean into how we do food and beverage and my brother’s cheekiness and the way he likes to run shops,” says Joshua referencing his brother Jacob who has built Just Down the Road into a thriving business on Greenhill Road. “The vibe’s going to be right. We like to create a community amongst what we do. And music’s a massive part of what we do,” he finishes. Dans hears Joshua say music and segues our meandering conversation over to the 90 square meter space he is curating on behalf of Adelaide’s Finest Supermarkets, which will feature live music and performance as well as cooking, baking, gardening and all kinds of tutorials. The aim of the space is to “demonstrate” what’s going to be happening across the road in a few years’ time. “I think we don’t know exactly what our gallery space is going to do, and that’s got everyone more excited than anything,” says Dans to the group. The group nod with enthusiasm. “Maybe it’s an intimate gig with a musician this month. Next month, maybe it’s an all-day gardening event where people can learn and connect. “I can see someone throwing clay in the gallery while guests sit at POMPOM and enjoy a pocket and a glass of wine and watch the ceramicist, mesmerised by the flow and rhythm of someone making bowls, cups, and plates that they may well be eating off.” Subscribe for updatesPOMPOM and Forestville Demonstration Space will enliven the currently pretty drab neighbourhood. “There’s nothing really F&B around here,” says Joshua. CityMag points out there’s a Hungry Jacks not 400 metres from where we stand. He laughs. “We know we can do F&B, but how do we push that further with some of the stuff Dans and Spero have planned for this space? How do we take those elements of the Blue Zone lifestyle that Spero and Adelaide’s Finest are promoting and how do we embed that into the culture of what we do here?” he says. “We’ll be collaborating with Adelaide’s Finest bakers and butchers and all of that.” The Blue Zone refers to certain geographical locations across the globe where the locals live longer. The island of Ikaria, where Spero Chapley’s family hail from, is part of the Blue Zone. CityMag asks Spero to sum up what the Blue Zone lifestyle means to him. “Where it stems from is a love for people, humanity,” says Spero. “That’s the essence of it for me. Blue Zone ultimately means, connection. Growing up or visiting Ikaria, where my family is from, it’s hard to describe. “It’s a feeling. It’s not the house, the look of it, the state of it, but the people inside it that make you feel something. Feel welcome. “That’s the essence of the Blue Zone for me and what we’re trying to create here…” “Demonstrate,” Dans corrects Spero with a grin. Subscribe for updatesPOMPOM opens November 18 inside Forestville Demonstration Space at 58 Maple Avenue, Forestville. Jul 29, 2024 | , A construction worker was rushed to hospital after falling from the roof of a home at Forestville Just before 12.15pm this afternoon (Monday NSW Police and NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a man fallen 4m at a construction site at Nentoura Place four NSW Police units and three NSW Ambulance crews responded to the scene including Intensive Care Paramedics and NSW Ambulance Inspector Christine Ashman who is also a highly skilled intensive care clinician They found a 32-year-old man who had fallen from the roof of a second storey extension being built on a residential house the man had sustained a blow to the back of the head His colleagues told paramedics that the man had been knocked unconscious from the fall The injured man said he could not remember anything about the incident and also complained of pain in his left shoulder With an injury to the head and shoulder involved as a result of a long fall paramedics treated the man with spinal precautions and tended to his injuries before taking him to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition just before 1.00pm Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command remained on scene conducting inquiries into the workplace injury It is understood SafeWork NSW will also be investigating the cause of the incident Only last Friday (25 July) a roofer had to be rescued from a building site at Bellara Avenue after having a medical episode and collapsing on scaffolding (image above) the 25-year-old man’s colleagues were able to stop him from falling to the ground as he collapsed but were unable to safely get him down from the top of the scaffold A NSW Ambulance Special Operations Paramedic and specially trained vertical rescue firefighters from Narrabeen Station responded to assist the man back to the ground and with no serious injuries he was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital for further observation in the wake of his medical episode Man falls down lift shaft Worker injured in Mall fall Worker dies in roof at Manly Two more for CareFlight Fall at Freshwater Manly workplace fall Worker injured at Manly Vale Allambie Heights roof fall Worker injured at Mall Avalon worker airlifted Aug 14, 2024 | , A man has been pulled from a car that left the road Just before 12.45am this morning (Wednesday emergency services were called to a report of a car off the road and on its roof at Warringah Road The car was travelling southbound on Warringah Road leaving the road just after the Starkey Street intersection The vehicle appears to have drifted out of the sweeping bend mounting the curb before hitting a hedge and a brick wall With Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Forestville Station only a hundred metres away firefighters were first on scene within minutes of the Triple Zero (000) call They found an overturned blue 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage on the footpath with a semiconscious man inside Arriving almost simultaneously with firefighters was a passing off duty emergency doctor from Northern Beaches Hospital who is understood to have been finishing work and heading home Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command arrived and closed two lanes of Warringah Road southbound just past Starkey Street to give rescuers space to work around the overturned vehicle The driver of the car and sole occupant of the vehicle was a man in his 60s He was pulled out of the driver side and laid on the grass verge next to the overturned vehicle A NSW Ambulance Intensive Care crew arrived on scene soon after and together with firefighters and police the man was assisted onto an ambulance stretcher Following an assessment by the doctor and paramedics the man had appeared to escape any serious injury but was complaining of neck pain and was treated with spinal precautions before being taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition just after 1.15am The vehicle was towed from the scene just before 1.30am The cause of the incident is under investigation by NSW Police but initial indications are the man may have suffered a medical episode given his condition and the vehicle’s trajectory as it left the road Rollover at Dee Why Rollover at McCarrs Creek Car rolls after hitting tree Cromer rollover driver charged Teen rolls car at Warriewood High-speed crash at Ingleside Rollover at Warriewood Rollover at Palm Beach Pedestrian peril at Forest Way Akuna Bay rollover Miracle rollover escape Flip at Frenchs Forest Lucky escape at McCarrs It's unknown exactly how many black bears live in Sonoma County but one had a fatal encounter this week near Forestville A four hundred-thirty pound male black bear was stuck and killed on River Road CHP Public Information Officer David deRutte told KRCB News the bear was hit by a Chevy pickup truck at 4:38 am Tuesday morning along westbound River Road at Trenton Road and the bear initially survived the impact “it was walking around his truck and even clawed at his truck apparently,” he said The truck was totaled and the bear eventually died along the westbound shoulder State biologists were called in to take possession of the bear Krysten Kellum is a California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesperson “we collected tooth and genetic samples and we'll use that in our bear database,” Kellum said That database monitors the size and health of California's bear population which the state agency estimates at 50,000 to 80,000 bears "There's a lot of bears in the North Coast up to the Cascade region," Kellum said "Between those two regions we've got almost half of statewide black bear population,” she said Despite those numbers, deRutte said it is rare to have a bear collision in Sonoma County an average male black bear grows to 150 to 300 pounds so the one killed this week was among the largest Regional Parks staff say they have documented bears across Sonoma County through wildlife cameras tracks and other signs like scat and bite marks on trees Agency staff also say despite the widespread documentation sightings of black bears in Sonoma County are incredibly rare - much rarer than mountain lion sightings the bear population seems to be increasing in Sonoma County so sightings and encounters may become more frequent Here are links to what's happening RIGHT NOW in Sonoma County Start your weekday mornings with the Sonoma County First News podcast bringing you the top local headlines and a detailed weather forecast to kick off your day Stay informed with the latest breaking news and stories from communities across Sonoma County—from Petaluma to Cloverdale Subscribe to the Sonoma County First News podcast through the NorCal Mobile App Get the latest updates on programs and events Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor A house located at 11551 Old River Road in Forestville has a new owner The $670,000 purchase price works out to $607 per square foot The lot of the property covers an area of 0.3-acre These nearby houses have also recently changed hands: This automated story was produced for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat using artificial intelligence and data science. 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For any errors email info@pressdemocrat.com A focus on community sits at the heart of a new mixed-used development in Adelaide’s inner south-west Maybe it’s eating well and staying active – or it might be avoiding those lifestyle choices we’re told could shave years off our life expectancy that where we live might be just as important as how we live “Blue zones are those places in the world that are home to some of the world’s oldest people,” says Stephen Choi a development manager with Commercial Retail Group and a co-founder of Architecture for Change “Even though they’re different parts of the world with different climates all these people share the same ingredients: really good food people generally have a sense of purpose and a really strong connection to community.” It’s this idea – that human connection and community can have wide-ranging benefits – that underpins the new Forestville development in Adelaide’s inner south-west Forestville Consortium (which includes Commercial Retail Group isn’t claiming Forestville will turn into a hive of blue zone centenarians But the development is designed to amplify the benefits of connection and offer a rethink of the way our communities are structured drawing on the origins of Commercial Retail Group founders the Chapley family who migrated to Australia from Ikaria in Greece – a renowned blue zone Forestville Consortium is laying the groundwork for a village-style community that includes more than 300 medium-density homes (apartments and townhouses) structured around public open green spaces who is also one of the designers of the development says this focus on community connections is all about tapping into the richness of what makes our lives easier and better to live community is simply about living in the safest securest way where you are connected to people because it’s actually part of our survival instinct the design intentionally encourages the use of shared spaces with the first being green areas outside the residences earmarked for moments such as kids playing and neighbourly barbecues The second is the Agora – a market hall-style shopping plaza that Choi calls “a new town square” based around trade and exchange very different from your standard shopping centre that has a phone shop and a vape store,” he says “We’ve stripped back a lot of what would normally be behind closed doors not a middle-class market – someone’s carrying a pig over their shoulder or there’s a giant fish that’s just been caught The third of Forestville’s public spaces is the most ambitious: a 2,500 sq metre rooftop farm that will be run in partnership with Youth Inc an alternative learning school for 17-to-24-year-olds who don’t necessarily fit into mainstream education The education program offers community-conscious learning “We’re talking about a future which is heavily affected by the changing climate so it’s looking at how we can bring agriculture into urban settings and how it might be replicable in lots of other places,” Choi says While the crops will be tended by the school the space is also designed to be another respite for Forestville residents and visitors events – there’s a lot of different ways that we’re structuring it,” Choi says Whether the future residents of Forestville are spending an afternoon shopping in the market hall or just hanging out with friends in a shared green space Choi hopes they will enjoy a lifestyle rich in all the benefits of true community living other than having a place of refuge and a place where they feel safe it’s actually a place where they connect with people and make lifelong connections that are meaningful,” he says “It should be somewhere where you feel like something special is happening every day – and that you’re sharing those memories with people that matter to you.” Find out more about homes in this forward-thinking community available now. The California Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a vehicle accident around 5 a.m on Trenton Road and River Road near Forestville male black bear was struck and killed Tuesday by a vehicle near Forestville a California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesperson the California Highway Patrol responded to a call that a white Chevy pickup truck hit a bear near Trenton Road and River Road The driver was traveling River Road in the early morning darkness when he struck the bear the bear was alive and walking around before it eventually laid down on the shoulder and died CHP officers alerted the state Department of Fish and Wildlife which sent a wildlife biologist to collect the bear’s body adding that a necropsy would be performed on the animal Fish and Wildlife personnel also collected tooth and genetic samples from the bear that will help to determine the bear’s age adding that the necropsy will confirm the bear died from injuries related to the crash the executive director of the Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue said the bear’s death highlights the need for wildlife crossings in Sonoma County She called the incident “tragic” and said she wants the organization to not only focus on rescuing animals but also on the “bigger picture” of conservation “Highways can be — not only a source of unnecessary wildlife deaths but they can also break up connectivity between wildlife habitats,” Kellum said Thursday in an email “This is where the need for wildlife crossings come into play and why we monitor the movement of collared wildlife roadkill incidents and other data to determine where placement of wildlife crossings will be most effective.” “We can’t put wildlife crossings everywhere so it’s important for motorists to always be alert and on the lookout for the wildlife that we share this state with as each species has an essential role in California’s unique ecosystem,” she said Contact Staff Writer Anna Armstrong at 707-521-5255 or anna.armstrong@pressdemocrat.com This is probably not the page you’re looking for Dec 13, 2024 | , A large truck has rolled in the driveway of a home at Forestville Fire and Rescue NSW Forestville Station responded to a report of a fuel spill from a truck that had rolled on the driveway of a residential property at Davidson Avenue It is understood the large 20 tonne landscape supplies tipper truck had been loaded with road base and was reversing down the steep driveway of the property when it lost control and tipped over onto the passenger side The driver and sole occupant of the truck was able to climb free and told firefighters he believed the brakes had malfunctioned The delivery of aggregate spilled onto the property along with diesel fuel that began leaking from the truck Firefighters put a bund in place to capture the fuel but with the large size of the vehicle now overturned They left the matter with the owners of the property and management from the landscape supplier to arrange a heavy tow vehicle to attempt to recover the truck Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended the scene to prepare a report for SafeWork NSW Explosives truck loses control Bus plunge at Cromer Tip truck topples power pole Truck rolls at Ingleside Truck driver charged Four injured at black spot Woolies truck tips at Brookvale Mona Vale Road truck collision Brookvale truck accident Garbage truck crushes ute Accident traps truckie A 955-square-foot two-unit house built in 1955 has changed hands The property located at 8109 Maple Avenue in Forestville was sold on April 16 The $653,000 purchase price works out to $684 per square foot The property is situated on a lot spanning 4,250 square feet JAMESTOWN — Jamestown Community College has announced Forestville native Cherish Pope as the new head coach of Jayhawk volleyball “We’re delighted to have a new leader of our women’s volleyball team one that has a long history of passion and commitment to the sport,” said Athletic Director George Sisson “Cherish (Pope) joins JCC with an enthusiasm to guide the women’s volleyball team back to regional and national prominence My staff and I are just as eager as she is to work on returning the green and gold to its glory days.” “I’m thrilled to have an opportunity to share my knowledge of a game I love with the current and future Jayhawk volleyball players,” Pope said “We are going to get back to the basics and that will be the foundation of our success.” Pope has more than 20 years of experience in the game of volleyball She was a four-year captain for the Forestville Hornets where she earned all-Section VI honors in 2012 she played volleyball for the Fredonia State University club team and has stayed in the game through various rec leagues “It was a rather easy choice for us to hire (Pope),” Sisson said “You could tell from the minute we spoke during her interview that she has an infectious love for the game that is very important at the junior college level.” “I believe that my knowledge of the game will help the JCC student-athletes excel and achieve more We’re going to focus on clearly defined goals and strategies for achieving them,” Pope added we can productively work together towards success rather than going through the motions of showing up every day.” That early dedication to having clearly defined missions for her Jayhawks was obvious in Pope’s details in her notebook full of ideas before she even accepted the position “It is important to me to hit the ground running,” she said “I want to already get these women in the gym before they leave for their summer break we’d even be able to work together during the summer months.” not just their volleyball skill,” she said “A coach in high school sat me down to talk about character ‘Who you are when no one is watching is who you truly are,’ and that is something I want to instill in them.” Those traits from Pope weren’t just limited to the volleyball court She was also on the Hornets’ basketball and softball teams She even used those softball skills to become a volunteer assistant for her alma mater Pope is also a mainstay on the local volleyball scene “I am very familiar with a lot of the local tournaments and teams,” she said “I have a great relationship with the local coaches and will attack local volleyball and expand from there.” Pope looks to get to work filling out her roster and practice schedule as soon as possible The 2025 Jayhawks’ volleyball season begins in August ELLICOTTVILLE — Logan Ruff went 2 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs as Gowanda beat Ellicottville 19-0 in five .. 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You can reach Lucy at bobandlucybh@comcast.net eggs and a heartfelt fundraiser in Forestville We know we have survived the winter and witness new things sprouting all around If one didn’t know better one might think all’s right in the world And even though that is far from being true A special tri-tip dinner including potatoes salad and dessert will give us the opportunity to recognize this year’s awardees Also being honored is Sonoma Pizza Company as Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year Scotty Brown who get involved and make a difference to our sweet town giving our young students plenty of opportunity to show us their talents It’s only one weekend this year so don’t miss out: Friday April 13 is also the famous and fun Easter egg hunt at the Youth Park upper fields who have prepared over 2,000 candy-filled eggs for your child’s entertainment so be sure to get there early so your young one won’t be disappointed and rumor has it that the Easter Bunny will make an appearance They separate age groups so the older ones won’t stampede the littles There are a few things to put on your calendar as we roll into May Order ahead at La Rosa for your celebratory feast They are in their 20th year of business this year Rosa reminds you to pick up dinner on your way home so you don’t have to cook tonight Register ahead for the May 10 fun run taking place at Forestville Downtown Oaks Park to raise money for the Skate Spot skate park Go to forestvilleskatespot.org for more information He is just $8,000 shy of getting the support he needs to proceed Please consider chipping in what you can for this lovely man The property located at 6526 Front Street in Forestville was sold on April 4 The $618,000 purchase price works out to $566 per square foot has an interior space of 1,092 square feet The property's lot measures 0.3-acre square feet in area Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include: Join us to learn more about the future park site and provide your thoughts on the vision and goals for the park Raleigh Parks is excited to create a Master Plan that reflects the unique needs and desires of the community We welcome your input and look forward to collaborating with you This event is family-friendly and will include light refreshments and an art-making station for people of all ages Accommodations and translation services are available upon request. Please contact ForestvilleRoadPark@PublicInput.com for requests and assistance Learn more & participate in the planning process! Location: Marsh Creek Community CenterDate: Monday This feedback widget is not intended for customer service issues This feedback is reviewed monthly to help us improve our site. For immediate customer service please refer to our staff directory ForestvilleRoadPark@PublicInput.com A new spirit is taking root in Forestville though it maintains its sweet and lively west county charm who runs the front of the house chats with local Barbra Friedman at Forestville’s new restaurant Bazaar Sonoma Forestville’s new restaurant Bazaar Sonoma Toothpick Beef dusted with peanuts and intense aromatics served as a finger food or over rice from Bazaar Sonoma Customers wait in line outside Nightingale Breads An assortment of loaves are displayed at Nightingale Breads Pear crumble brandy cake with chopped walnuts at Nightingale Breads in Forestville Vanilla bean coconut and chocolate Nutella scones are displayed at Nightingale Breads Pasta from Canneti Roadhouse Italiana in Forestville Cannoli from Canneti Roadhouse Italiana in Forestville The Farmhouse Inn pool is the centerpiece to the Forestville compound's space The restaurant at the Farmhouse Inn in Forestville At Farmhouse Inn restaurant in Forestville Breakfast choices include a seasonal Peach and Ham Strata with olives poached eggs and puffed rice from The Farmstand at the Farmhouse Inn in Forestville Tuesday Wine is displayed and poured at a club gathering at Ryme Cellars in Forestville Taste wine outdoors in Adirondack chairs at Ryme Cellars in Forestville Cynthia Johnson gives a piggyback ride to her granddaughter Verona Mitchell along the West County Regional Trial between Forestville and Graton on Tuesday Sunshine Organic Coffee Roasters in Forestville continues to be a hotspot in the ongoing dispute over public access to privately owned beaches along the Russian River in Forestville Wayne Speer remembers decades ago when logging trucks would roar past his Forestville Club at all hours windowless dive bar is a throwback to another era But walk down Front Street (aka Highway 116) for a block or two, and you’ll see signs of a new spirit taking root in Forestville. Maybe it’s the trippy Ricky Watts mural in front of the Record Mill vinyl shop. Or the newly opened, Asian-inspired Bazaar Sonoma next door serving an addictively simple egg salad sandwich with yuzo mayo and crispy lotus on milk bread Leading the charge, Sonoma Pizza Co. opened shop across the street two years ago building an instant following with wood-fired pizzas stacked with everything from peaches and pork cheek bacon to mushrooms and fennel sausage Under towering redwoods and glowing paper lanterns the shop’s back deck is a great place to savor a night out “Forestville is kind of like the last area in Sonoma County to get gentrified,” says Brian Borchers, who owns Russian River Cycle Service, which makes custom bikes and rents to riders eager to get out on the 5.5-mile West County Regional Trail Connecting Forestville to Sebastopol and Graton Nightingale Breads owner Jessie Frost isn’t too worried about Forestville turning bougie but it’s also weird — and I mean that as in good weird Try naming a town “Forrestville” in the 1860s after an early settler named Andrew Jackson Forrester and then dropping the “r” and changing it to “Forestville.” True story where husband-and-wife owners Ryan and Megan Glaab have a thing for Italian varieties like Vermentino Forestville is one of those towns where everyone pitches in during the holidays A guy nicknamed “Falcon Mike” hangs the Christmas lights along Front Street Teaming up with the local chamber of commerce Record Mill owner Chris McDonald started a new holiday town fair last year that returns on Dec 7 with 30-40 local vendors and a roaming New Orleans brass band In the three years he’s owned the Record Mill McDonald has seen nearly every walk of life coming in and out of the redwoods that surround the town but blue-collar locals are still here,” he says “I feel like it’s one of those last west county towns that has a rural vibe that spans a full spectrum of people.” Loyal customers would probably riot if owner Jessie Frost discontinued her best-selling sliced seeded sourdough. For the holidays, Frost makes boxed panettone and a delicious gingerbread, adding Moonlight Brewing Company’s Death and Taxes black lager to the batter. 6665 Front St., 707-887-8887, nightingalebreads.com Try the wood-fired Pepperoni Nirvana pie prepared Chris’s Way with hot honey and ricotta, paired with local Joseph Jewel zinfandel. Or the “Italian Stallion” sandwich —  what more could you need? 6615 Front St., 707820-1031, sonomapizzaco.com Chef-proprietor Francesso Torre makes his own olive oil, focaccia and fennel salame, and his classic “Tuna of the Chianti” swaps pork shoulder for fins. 6675 Front St., 707-887-2232, cannetiroadhouse.com Last year, wine mogul Bill Foley purchased a majority stake in this exclusive luxury hotel (once bought out by Elon Musk for his birthday party) from siblings Joe and Catherine Bartolomei, who grew the 1873 vintage farmhouse into a world-class destination. 7871 River Road, 707-887-3300, farmhouseinn.com A budget-friendly option with a giant Paul Bunyan statue out front. Where else can you spend the night in a 1970s VW Bus restored with hardwood floors? 11820 River Road, 707-887-7662, riverbendresort.net This Italian-leaning boutique winery hosts appointment-only tastings and super-tasty BBQ pickup parties. 6450 First St., 707820-8121, rymecellars.com Crate-digger alert: Owner Chris McDonald’s Japanese pressing of Bobby Charles’ self-titled 1976 album is a pretty good score 2025Bazaar Sonoma is a cozy Chinese-inspired restaurant in Forestville offering authentic regional flavors crafted by co-owners Sean Quan and JFORESTVILLE Bazaar Sonoma offers a fresh take on Chinese cuisine rooted in tradition Co-owners Sean Quan and Jenny Phan share flavors from their childhoods inspired by nostalgia and culinary curiosity "The most important thing for this restaurant is the food," says Quan "Some dishes are what Jenny and I grew up with." The cozy Chinese-inspired eatery is designed as a casual spot between home and work Despite praise for their "creative" dishes "These are classic Chinese dishes," she says "I'm just bringing them here and making them a little more user-friendly." She loves how adventurous local diners are eagerly trying traditional regional flavors One standout dish is the steamed fish halibut when in season "This is food we cook for each other simple and comforting," says Quan The menu evolves based on customer cravings "So much of it comes from what people tell us they want to eat," Phan says What began as a quiet opening quickly became a hit I can't make enough dumplings," laughs Quan Their message to diners is simple: "Come as you are whether for a full meal or just a pot of tea Stay a while before your next destination." Through Ancestry.com Lucy Hardcastle was reunited with the son she gave up for adoption in 1964 and now both are grateful that they no longer feel like they have “a piece missing.” The initial story was published on May 12, 2023: pdne.ws/3UAkjWP For more stories of gratitude, go here As Lucy Hardcastle flew to Denver last year she was gripped by a sudden feeling — not of fear but disbelief she would once again embrace the son she gave up for adoption in 1964 when she was a frightened teenager Is this real — and how could it be real when so many years have gone by?” she said of her racing thoughts on that flight in May 2023 was John Alge who Hardcastle said she had secretly named Anthony She said she fleetingly thought about fleeing the hospital with him after giving birth secretly but she knew — as a Catholic girl in 1964 —she would not be accepted as an unwed mother She now struggles for words to describe the first hug she shared with her biological son in nearly 60 years “What was so surprising to me was the level of intimacy and the comfort level of hanging on to each other of having the kinds of things you would normally have with a parent you cared about,” she said Hardcastle’s comfortable life in Forestville was rocked in early 2023 when she came home from shopping to news from her husband that her only child had just reached out through Ancestry.com after discovering they were a genetic match It was something she never dreamed would happen The Press Democrat told her Mother’s Day story in May 2023. Colorado — when he proudly showed her off as his second Mom to his friends in the many nonprofit and political organizations he volunteers with — the two have deepened their relationship Hardcastle threw a 59th birthday party for Alge so he could meet dozens of relatives in the San Diego area He came out again weeks later for her brother’s 80th birthday and is cementing relationships with aunts and uncles and cousins Alge came to Hardcastle’s hometown of Forestville for her 80th birthday an event she celebrated with a pie festival she organized to raise money for the Forestville Downtown Park a cause dear to her heart as president of the Downtown Planning Association Alge pitched in to help raise $6,000 for park improvements Lucy Hardcastle became a new mom at 78 and both mother and "baby“ are doing fine She said her life has not so much changed as been ”enhanced“ by the addition of a son They stay in touch via FaceTime and by text when they’re not together “It’s an added dimension I’m enjoying without having to do diapers and teenagers,” she recently said with a smile she believed she didn’t deserve to be a mother because of what had happened although her single pregnancy came out of a nonconsensual encounter with a former boyfriend She wrestled with telling Alge how he came to be and eventually did in an emotional talk they both believe was important She is now grateful for the opportunity to openly feel the emotions and the concern a mother has for her child “I feel like it has deepened my compassion and it’s broadened my understanding of what we go through when we take a look at decisions we’ve made in our lives and how those decisions have impacted other people and how these decision ripple out through generations I have a broader picture of how life fits together and when it doesn’t fit together “I’m grateful for the fact that I get to be a mom when I had decided I didn’t deserve to be a mom that many years ago It feels like such a gift that I get to experience that I can feel that love and that connection to another human being.” She and Alge appreciate the ease with which they have integrated into one another’s lives Each said they believed throughout their lives said when he finally connected with Hardcastle Hardcastle had sent a Madonna and child pendant with him when she gave him up for adoption His adopted mother kept it and gave it to him and he safeguards it as a reminder that his birth mother was always watching out for him from afar “It was finally real and exhilarating,” he said of their reunion The missing piece has been filled for both of us.” You can reach Staff Writer Meg McConahey at 707-521-5204 or meg.mcconahey@pressdemocrat.com owners Chris Smith and Eda Atasoy craft pizzas like the Constant Gardener combining top-tier ingredients and artisan techniques to rock yourpizza world airy crust that serves as the foundation for a selection of fresh Every bite reflects a commitment to quality and flavor and it’s easily the best pizza I’ve tasted in Sonoma County It’s more than a pizza; it’s a showcase of how good vegetables can be when treated right Smart Pizza in Guerneville and Pizza Leah in Windsor both serve excellent pies/ We love ‘am both But the Constant Gardener at Sonoma Pizza Co and the inventive use of toppings takes this pizza to another level It’s clear a lot of thought went into creating something truly unique For those nights when pizza feels like too much the Epic Cheesy Garlic Bread (v) is a must this dish features naturally leavened sourdough topped with garlic purée but you’ll want to keep it all to yourself Paired with Sonoma Pizza Co.’s marinara for dipping this isn’t just a side — it’s a complete experience Whether you dine indoors or enjoy the outdoor garden seating under the redwoods on Front Street offers an inviting atmosphere serene garden both create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable meal A 3-month-old puppy named Benji was stolen Friday Wiltshire says she and her boyfriend were driving from New York to North Carolina Friday when they stopped at a Wawa near the Ritchie Station Shopping Center in Prince George’s County to get gas and use the restroom She says they turned off the engine and locked the black Nissan Altima with Benji We have the news you need to know to start your day Sign up for the First & 4Most morning newsletter — delivered to your inbox daily But when they left the store a few minutes later: “We came out and we see a guy with a mask on and gloves running towards the car He gets in the car and drives off,” Wiltshire said we start running trying to chase after the car The Nissan was recovered in the District Sunday Wiltshire says none of her belongings were found in it “The most important thing in that vehicle was not a thing Wiltshire says it would be a miracle if Benji could be reunited with her children