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Welcome to Community Buzz — a curated collection of news articles, media features, and local coverage highlighting the achievements, businesses, and inspiring stories of our Himalayan Sherpa Club members and community. Explore how our voices and efforts are making an impact, both locally and beyond.

Hundreds of Sonoma Valley residents raise upwards of $100,000 for Nepal flood victims
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Hundreds of Sonoma Valley residents raise upwards of $100,000 for Nepal flood victims

The Sherpa and Nepali community of Sonoma Valley raised over $100,000.00 during a Tuesday, Sept 22, fundraiser to support relief and rescue efforts after floods in central Nepal killed more than 1000 people and left thousands of others missing. The event was hosted by The Himalayan Sherpa Club of Sonoma, a local nonprofit and close to 50 of its volunteers.

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Sonoma nonprofit to host Sept. 22 fundraiser for victims of Nepal floods
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Sonoma nonprofit to host Sept. 22 fundraiser for victims of Nepal floods

The Sherpa and Nepali community of Sonoma Valley is hosting fund raiser to support relief and rescue efforts after flooding in central Nepal killed more than 1000 peoples and 1000 of others are gone missing. Himalayan Sherpa Club of Sonoma, a local non profit, will host a free event with wine and food at 4:30 pm Sept, 22 at the Sonoma Veterans memorial hall, 126 1st St West, Sonoma

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Over $100,000 raised in Sonoma to support Nepal flood victims
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Over $100,000 raised in Sonoma to support Nepal flood victims

Himalayan Sherpa Club of Sonoma and the California Sherpa Association, with support from the City of Sonoma organised a fundraising event to support communities devastated by the recent floods in Nepal. "More than $100,000 has been raised during the event which was hosted at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall last night," Ang Tendi Sherpa, a member of the organizing associations said. The event entitled "Sonoma for Nepal: A Flood Relief Charity Dinner," was attended by hundreds of community members and dignitaries and has a theme "From the Heart of Sonoma to the Peaks of Nepal," Sherpa added.

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Sonoma For Nepal – A Flood Relief Charity Dinner 9/22
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Sonoma For Nepal – A Flood Relief Charity Dinner 9/22

oin the Himalaya Sherpa Club of Sonoma for an evening of food, love, and hope in support of Nepal flood disaster relief. Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall Sonoma, CA Tuesday, September 22 • 4:30 PM – 8 PM For generations, Sonoma has been home to a large, vibrant, and deeply loved Sherpa community; our neighbors, friends, colleagues, and family. Today, many members of this community are directly impacted by the devastating flash floods in Nepal, with loved ones facing unimaginable loss and hardship. We are hosting a special fundraising dinner to bring our community together in support of those affected in the Rusawa and Nuwakot Region of Nepal. The evening will feature delicious local cuisine, wines and cheeses generously donated by members of our local community. Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to make a contribution to the disaster relief efforts in support of our local Sherpa brothers and sisters as they do everything they can to bring aid and assistance to those who have lost so much.

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Thompson honors Pemba Sherpa as The 2025 Sonoma County American Dream Award Recipient.
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Thompson honors Pemba Sherpa as The 2025 Sonoma County American Dream Award Recipient.

Mr. Sherpa is president of the Himalayan Sherpa Club and an active leader in preserving and sharing Himalayan culture. A champion of civic engagement and a familiar face at community events, he has helped raise funds and organize resources in times of need, raising funds for wildfire relief, local families in crisis and public-school initiatives. Admired for his generosity and entrepreneurship, Mr. Sherpa represents the promise and potential of the American Dream.

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Marquis Who's Who Honors Pemba Sherpa for Expertise in Hospitality
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Marquis Who's Who Honors Pemba Sherpa for Expertise in Hospitality

Pemba Sherpa has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

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Five Sherpa siblings make history on Mt Makalu
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Five Sherpa siblings make history on Mt Makalu

Five Sherpa siblings from Sankhuwasabha today scaled the world's fifth highest mountain...

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Sherpas launch second careers in Wine Country, as restaurateurs
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Sherpas launch second careers in Wine Country, as restaurateurs

A small community of sherpas from Nepal now run locally favorite restaurants in Sonoma County. To...

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A sneak peek at newly opened Farmhouse Sonoma
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A sneak peek at newly opened Farmhouse Sonoma

The former Palms Grill, which closed in 2021, has been reborn under new ownership as Farmhouse...

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Climber waves Sonoma Grille flag at top of Mount Everest
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Climber waves Sonoma Grille flag at top of Mount Everest

During his May 15 ascent, Pasang Tshering Sherpa waved the flag for Sonoma Grille, the popular...

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Celebrating Sonoma's La Casa restaurant at the peak of Mount Everest
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Celebrating Sonoma's La Casa restaurant at the peak of Mount Everest

La Casa's flag is sitting on top of the world, some 29,032 feet towering in the sky. At the peak of...

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Raising Funds for quake victims
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Raising Funds for quake victims

The Sonoma community came together for a 'Wine Country Dinner – Sherpa Family Benefit' Thursday, May...

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Fundraiser to support Sherpa families affected by Everest avalanche 2014
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Fundraiser to support Sherpa families affected by Everest avalanche 2014

A group of Sonoma Sherpas, some with guiding experience on Mt. Everest and at least 10 successful...

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Sonoma man summits K2, world's most dangerous mountain
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Sonoma man summits K2, world's most dangerous mountain

At the end of July, Ang D Sherpa, the member of Himalayan Sherpa Club, flew back to his home in...

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Everest Restaurant Climbs To Flavorful Heights in Cotati
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Everest Restaurant Climbs To Flavorful Heights in Cotati

A mix of Nepalese, Indian and Chinese dishes showcase the culinary diversity of the Himalayas at Cotati's Everest Restauranteve.

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Our Community Makes Headlines

From conquering the world's highest peaks to building beloved local businesses, the Sherpa community of Sonoma continues to inspire and achieve.

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Mountaineering Excellence

Our members continue the legendary Sherpa tradition of high-altitude achievement, from Everest to K2 and beyond.

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Wine Country Success

Sherpa-owned restaurants and businesses have become beloved fixtures of Sonoma County's vibrant culinary scene.

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Community Impact

Through fundraising, cultural events, and community support, we strengthen bonds both locally and with Nepal.

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