# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 City of Sonoma Alcalde Reception Honoring Gary Edwards - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in celebrating the 2026 Alcalde at a free reception honoring community leader Gary Edwards.About this EventThe City of Sonoma invites the community to attend a special reception honoring Gary Edwards, who has been selected by the Sonoma City Council as the 2026 Honorary Alcalde. The celebration will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, recognizing Edwards’ decades of service, leadership, and steadfast dedication to the Sonoma Valley.Named at the January 26, 2026, City Council meeting, Edwards continues a tradition dating back to 1975 that honors a resident whose contributions exemplify Sonoma’s spirit of community service. The title “Alcalde,” the Spanish word for mayor, is the City’s ceremonial “Citizen of the Year” distinction.Edwards was nominated for his more than 20 years of hands-on community involvement and quiet generosity. He is widely known for organizing and serving as lead chef for Sonoma’s annual free Thanksgiving Day dinner for over two decades, providing hundreds of meals each year to community members. His service has also included leadership roles with local Rotary clubs, support for youth programs such as the Boys and Girls Club and Teen Services, contributions to school and garden projects, and ongoing efforts to provide food, labor, and resources to families and nonprofits across the valley. In addition, he has dedicated years of public service as a former City Councilmember and longtime planning commissioner.Nominators described Edwards as a steady, solutions-oriented leader who brings people together and leads with humility and heart.“Gary Edwards represents the very best of Sonoma,” said Mayor Ron Wellander. “His service has always been rooted in action — showing up, lending a hand, and helping our community thrive in practical, meaningful ways. Gary’s dedication, generosity, and quiet leadership make him a truly deserving Honorary Alcalde.”The March 12 reception will celebrate Edwards’ remarkable contributions and ongoing commitment to the Sonoma community. All are welcome to attend and join in honoring Sonoma’s 2026 Honorary Alcalde as the ceremonial silver-topped cane is passed. The event is free, however, advance registration through Eventbrite is required. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sonoma/2026-city-of-sonoma-alcalde-reception-honoring-gary-edwards/100001983581834664 - **Event Categories**: meetups, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F2026-city-of-sonoma-alcalde-reception-honoring-gary-edwards-tickets-1983581834664 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sonoma - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Vintage House Senior Center - **lat**: 38.295689 - **long**: -122.454624 - **full address**: Vintage House Senior Center, 264 1st Street East, Sonoma, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: City of Sonoma (https://allevents.in/org/city-of-sonoma/19317653) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d652d89934f6cea884782e479cf6be7e697afc2cc57f22005ee9edbbbd202502-rimg-w1200-h787-dc2f051a-gmir.jpg?v=1771548445 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/20f904fdf68cd465af09d222c1eca5c6751c51567d9598b122ba8905382dc26c-rimg-w400-h400-dcdad5d7-gmir.jpg?v=1771548444 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Vintage House Senior Center, 264 1st Street East, Sonoma, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** City of Sonoma - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** meetups, food-drinks - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 City of Sonoma Alcalde Reception Honoring Gary Edwards ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "2026 City of Sonoma Alcalde Reception Honoring Gary Edwards", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d652d89934f6cea884782e479cf6be7e697afc2cc57f22005ee9edbbbd202502-rimg-w1200-h787-dc2f051a-gmir.jpg?v=1771548445", "startDate": "2026-03-12", "endDate": "2026-03-12", "url": "https://allevents.in/sonoma/2026-city-of-sonoma-alcalde-reception-honoring-gary-edwards/100001983581834664", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Vintage House Senior Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "264 1st Street East", "postalCode": "95476", "addressLocality": "Sonoma", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.295689", "longitude": "-122.454624" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us in celebrating the 2026 Alcalde at a free reception honoring community leader Gary Edwards.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-06", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-12", "validFrom": "2026-04-06", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/sonoma/2026-city-of-sonoma-alcalde-reception-honoring-gary-edwards/100001983581834664" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/sonoma/2026-city-of-sonoma-alcalde-reception-honoring-gary-edwards/100001983581834664", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "City of Sonoma", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/city-of-sonoma/19317653" } ] } ] ```