How Snoopy Inspired Joe Wos to Become a Cartoonist

 
What if a single cartoon could change your life? For Joe Wos and thousands of artists around the world, that cartoon was Snoopy.
 
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, young artist, or someone who’s ever picked up a pencil and wondered if you were “good enough,” this video is a reminder that anyone can draw.
 
As long as you’re creating, you’re an artist!
 

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April 10, 2026

Connect the Bay: ICAN

The International Children Assistance Network (ICAN) is a nonprofit serving one of the largest Vietnamese communities in any one city outside of Vietnam, located in San Jose.
April 03, 2026

Gus Garelick and Jackson Ahern on Midday Music

Poet and former KRCB FM Program Host, Gus Garelick (The Fiddling Zone) and Poet & Musician, Jackson Ahern join Doug in Studio A for an interview and poetry reading. KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates National Poetry Month with special poetry programming on "Midday Music with Doug Jayne." Doug…
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April 02, 2026

Poet Elizabeth Herron joined Doug for Midday Music

Former Sonoma County Poet Laureate, Elizabeth Herron, joins Doug in Studio A. KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates National Poetry Month with special poetry programming on "Midday Music with Doug Jayne." Doug will be hosting local poets, writers, and musical guests to read poetry, discuss…
April 01, 2026

Timothy Williams joins Doug for Midday Music

Co-creator of Connections 8: Music & Poetry KRCB Benefit CD & Book, Timothy Williams joins Doug in Studio A. KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates National Poetry Month with special poetry programming on "Midday Music with Doug Jayne." Doug will be hosting local poets, writers, and musical guests…
March 15, 2026

Youth creativity with ceramics at Chops Teen Club

Chop's Teen Club (Chop’s), founded almost 25 years ago, provides a safe, fun and productive place where Sonoma County teens can engage, connect, and discover their true potential. From ceramics to fine arts, performing arts to music, and digital art to portfolio development – our arts programs…
March 11, 2026

Connect the Bay: Ujima

Ujima Adult and Family Services has been providing mental health services to Santa Clara County’s African community for more than 30 years with culturally relevant approaches that foster health, resiliency and healing
Nov 30, 2025

Greetings from Occidental

The Art Gallery at Occidental Center for The Arts is open on Saturdays and Sundays 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Throughout the year, local artists are invited…
Aug 27, 2025

Connect The Bay: Niles Canyon Railway

All Aboard for History! Ride the rails with us on the volunteer-run Niles Canyon Railway, which operates excursion and holiday trains from Sunol to…
Jun 09, 2025

Connect The Bay: Pride Flag Raising

Redwood City marks their commitment to embracing all community members at an annual pride flag raising ceremony at historic Courthouse Square.

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