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Founded in 1953, the Sonoma Community Center has been meeting the cultural and recreational needs of Sonoma Valley for more than 50 years. Currently, the Center sponsors programs in drawing, painting, pottery and ceramics, theater, music and more. Scholarships are provided, with awards based on financial need. A free holiday dinner is provided on Thanksgiving, prepared by staff and volunteers.

The Center also provides space and support for organizations that provide valuable programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Red Cross Blood Drives. Since its inception, the Community Center has incubated many of the Valley’s non-profit organizations, providing them with the support they needed to become self-sustaining.

The Center’s home, the old Sonoma Grammar School, was built in 1915 and has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Officers

Pam Gibson, President

Susan Goldstein, 1st Vice President

Gwenda Joyce, 2nd Vice President

David Goodison, Treasurer

Shelley Hallen, Secretary

Board members

Madolyn Agrimonti

Brock Arner

Jean Arnold-Sessions

Brad Bacon

David Daniel

Mark Perry

Ken Ramirez

Bob Smith

Jack Lundgren, Past President

Board of Directors

Advisory Council

As SCC continues its transition to a true cultural center, the Board of Directors seeks to gather as much input and advice from the community as possible. To this end, our new Advisory Council will help us shape a vision for our future. We are very grateful to the following community leaders for their thoughtful contributions.

Darius Anderson

Tim Boeve

Valerie Brown

Jeff Frieberg

Sara Hauter

Jim Kuhns

Jim Lamb

Star McKay

Doug McKesson

Buffington Miller

Michael Ross

Nancy Ryan

Megan Segre

Lilla Weinberger

Walter Williams

Kathy Witkowicki

Jennifer Yankovich

Our Mission

The Sonoma Community Center exists to enrich the lives of the people of Sonoma Valley by fostering a broad range of cultural, educational, and community services, and by the preservation of our historic building.