FIRE PROTECTION: What You Need to Know

It has been a busy start to the fire season in California. In many of the fires where we have seen homes destroyed, there has been a lack of defensible space around the homes. This is the area within the perimeter of a parcel where brush clearance, emergency access, and other wildfire prevention measures must be maintained.


Recent changes in state law require that homeowners in certain high fire risk areas maintain defensible space clearance out to 100 feet from their home, expanded from the 30-foot firebreak that was already required.Even if you are not in a high fire risk area, it’s a good idea to create enough defensible space around your property to decrease the risk of fire.

Here is a link to the brochure of the CDF's guidelines for creating defensible space: http://fire.ca.gov/cdfbofdb/PDFS/4291finalguidelines2_23_06.pdf

For more information, the CDF website is http://www.fire.ca.gov/

Dump the Junk: Another Tip on Stopping Junk Mail

Did you know that the average household receives 1.5 trees' worth of junk mail annually?

If you've ever wondered, as you tossed the unsolicited catalogs and direct mail materials directly into the recycling bin, if there is a way to stop this waste of paper, fuel, printing, etc., there is!

Simply log on to https://www.directmail.com/directory/mail_preference/ and opt out of direct mail lists at no cost.

Upcoming Event: Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival

This Saturday, June 7th, the Bonny Doon Community School Foundation is hosting the

6th Annual Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival

from 1PM to 5PM

at the Bonny Doon Airport Gardens!

The Bonny Doon Community School Foundation (BDCSF) is hosting the 6th Annual Art and Wine Festival on Saturday, June 7th, from 1PM to 5PM. It will be held at the beautiful Bonny Doon Airport Gardens with over 20 wine tasting tables and over 40 auction items and demonstrations. A tasty array of gourmet treats and local musicians will also be adding to the fun festivities under the redwoods. Art works by featured artist Barbara Bailey-Porter and a beautiful collection of local artists' quality fine arts and crafts will be available for sale.

BDCSF holds this annual fundraiser to support programs at Bonny Doon Elementary such as music, art, assemblies, teacher training, developing a model science lab/classroom for the K-6 students, and growing the funds in our endowment.

Tickets are $25.00 in advance or $35.00 at the gate. Call for tickets and more information at 831-423-7728 or visit www.bonny-doon.info.

This year, the BDCSF has a goal of growing the endowment to $100,000. This is the largest event contributing to that goal, so mark your calendar!