Page 55 - Sonoma County Gazette December 2017

Dec 13 ~ Foster parent orientation and information meeting - Information and orientation required to participate in the Sonoma Foster Care program. 6p, registration required one week in advance. Family, Youth and Children’s Services, 1202 Apollo Wy, Santa Rosa, 707-565-4274, sonomafostercare.org
Thru Dec 31 ~ Lizze Armstrong Jones Welcome Center - Lizze Armstrong Jones Welcome Center needs docents to set up a display in front of the Welcome Center, help alleviate traffic of 74,000 visitors. Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, 1700 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707-869- 9177, Sarah, sarah@stewardscr.org
Thru Dec 31 ~ Jewish Community Free Clinic - Nonprofit health center provides completely free care to anyone in need regardless of religion or discriminating factors. All direct services provided by volunteers. 4-6p, Jewish Community Free Clinc, 50 Montgomery Dr, SR, 707-585-7780, jewishfreeclinic.org
Thru Dec 31 ~ Catholic Charities - Prepare, deliver and serve meals at Sam Jones Hall residence. 5p, 707-528-8712, Noreen Mendoza, nmendoza@srcharities.org
Thru Dec 31 ~ Caring Connections JFCS Senior Home - Older adult visiting program provides intensive support to seniors with a history of mental health issues. Jewish Family & Children’s Services, Sonoma County Region, 1360 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. C, Santa Rosa, 707-303-1510, Barbara Tobin, jfcs.org, BarbaraT@jfcs.org
Thru Dec 31 ~ Free family photography for families who have lost everything - Seeking a bright space with natural light for photography sessions, donated services of a hair and makeup artist, help with getting word out to families. Contact Margot Duane through margotduane.com
Ongoing ~ Sonoma Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District - Assist with property maintenance and natural resource management, including invasive plant removal, erosion control, road maintenance, trail work, observe and report on conditions of trails, waterways, vegetation and access. Monitor privately-owned District-protected properties. 707- 565-7366, sonomaopenspace.org
Ongoing ~ Healdsburg Center for the Arts - Retail, show installation, special event help, publicity, strategic planning & organization, etc. Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg, Healdsburg, 707-431- 1970, healdsburgcenterforthearts.org, info@healdsburgcenterforthearts.org
Ongoing ~ KOWS 92.5FM community radio - Become a DJ or show host. No experience needed, all training provided, diversity encouraged, no age limits. Slots open all days and all hours. KOWS 92.5 Community Radio, PO Box 1073, Occidental, 707-861-9873, Don Campeau, kows@sonic.net, kows92-5.org
Ongoing ~ Council on Aging - Meals on Wheels drivers needed in the Guerneville and SR area. Help needy seniors receive meals. Shifts are usually 3 hours M-F mornings or afternoons, weekly, monthly or as a relief driver. Council on Aging, 30 Kawana Springs Rd, S, 707- 525-0143, Leigh Galten, councilonaging. com, lgalten@councilonaging.com
Ongoing ~ Ceres Community Project Ceres Community Project, 7351 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, 707-829-5833, ceresproject. org, newsletter@ceresproject.org
Ongoing ~ United Way of the Wine Country - Help individuals and families claim maximum refund at tax time. United Way of the Wine Country, 975 Corporate Center Pkwy, Ste 160, SR, 707-528-4485, unitedwaywinecountry.org, uwwc. general@unitedwaywinecountry.org
Ongoing ~ Sebastopol Center for the Arts - Openings for gallery assistants, minimum 2 shifts per month, from receptionist duties to attending opening nights and special events. All ages, no experience necessary. Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High St, Sebastopol, 707-829-4797, Catherine, sebarts.org, catherine@sebarts.org
LandPaths ~ Seeks a Volunteer Coordinator, self-motivated, energetic and creative individual who excels in fast- paced, dynamic work environment. Communication hub for volunteers across all programs, creating a welcoming environment, work closely with Program Directors to assess needs, roles and trainings. Minimum 2 years’ experience working with volunteers; bilingual English/Spanish; bicultural or cross cultural experience; attention to detail; strong written and verbal communication skills; computer savvy with experience tracking information in a CRM database; able to work independently; ability to focus and thrive in a busy work environment; interest in, and enthusiasm for, LandPaths’ mission. Part-time, non-exempt, 20 hours per week; occasional weekend and evening hours required, $16-$19 per hour. To apply, send brief, specific cover letter and resume to hr@landpaths.org by Friday, Dec 1. www.landpaths.org
Redwood Empire Food ~ To
volunteer at the Redwood
Empire Food Bank, sign up at refb.org. All available shifts and registration for any open shift. Redwood Empire Food Bank, 3990 Brickway Boulevard, Santa Rosa, 707- 523-7900, refb.org, kwest@refb.org
seeks volunteers for upcoming tax season: counselors to prepare tax returns, facilitators to greet clients and help organize tax paperwork and computer support for administrative workor publicity. Minimum commitment 4 hours per week from Feb 1 to mid-April. All training provided at no cost. aarp. org, taxaide4sonomaco@yahoo.com
Dec 1 ~ Felting Circle - Mastering the Art of Life - No experience necessary. Create a different felting project each month. Suggested $5- $25 per workshop, Full Circle Studio, 360 Tesconi Circle, Suite C, Santa Rosa, 707-293-5353, Christi Corradi, Mastering the Art of Life, Christi@ MasteringTheArtOfLife.com
Our series offers delectable live music and skilled callers from the Bay area and beyond. You can come by yourself or with friends, since we change partners after each dance. $12 for non-members, $3- $12;1:45-4:30p, Wischemann Hall, 465 Morris St., Sebastopol, 707-829- 3478, nbcds.org, kalia@nbcds.org
Dec 6, 13, 20 ~ Zumba Gold (ongoing) Ages 18 and over. Santa Rosa Junior College, Older Adult Program. Get moving at your own pace. Zumba Gold is a Latin dance inspired fitness class that is specially modified for the beginner or the active, older adult. Please wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing. Instructor: Gale Davis; FREE;
9:30-10:30a, Cotati Room, 216 East School Street, Cotati, ci.cotati.ca.us
Dec 10 ~ “What’s On & Under Those Rocks And What Are Those Rocks Anyway?” Trione-Annadel State Park - Study rocks, amphibians, fungus, and lichens. The route will include approximately 450 foot elevation gain over about 4 miles of varied trails. This route begins and ends at Channel Drive Parking Lot (Warren P Richardson Trailhead) FREE ($7 parking fee), 10-1p, Trione-Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, parks.ca.gov
Dec 14 ~ Ping Pong at the Sebastopol Grange - Evening ping pong is usually the 3rd 7-9p, $3 for Seniors - $5 for non Seniors, Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. Hwy 12, Sebastopol, sebastopolgrange.org/
Dec 21 ~ Petaluma Trivia Night with Lesley - Trivia at Aqus is not for the more serious trivia buff. Winning team wins the cash pot so the more people that play the bigger the win. $1. per person, 7-9p, Aqus Cafe, 189 H St., Petaluma, 707-778-6060
Dec 3 & 17~ English Country Dance
Sonoma-Napa district Tax-Aide program
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