Page 58 - Sonoma County Gazette May 2020

Hidden Pictures & Scavenger Hunt all Ages This month we have hidden items throughout the Community Calendar
(pages 58-63) all the items can also be found on a neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt walk. Key on page 64. GOOD LUCK!
Now we are going into our second month of Quarantine BUT, this in no way means there are not activities and events going on. Our beautiful county and beyond
is very much alive. Flowers are blooming, tide pools are living, artists are doing new work, library books are waiting for you to read, warm weather is upon us. Our calendar is a bit different this month but we still have lots of events to share with you your children and seniors.
The Living Room Sonoma County ~ The Living Room offers drop-in day services Mon-Fri to women and children who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. Visit the website for List of urgent needs. 1207 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa, 707-579-0138, info@thelivingroomsc.org. https://thelivingroomsc.org/how-to- help/#in-kind-donations
Hygiene Kits ~ Create hygiene kits and drop off at a shelter for people experiencing homelessness to help them stay healthy
Volunteer or Donate to Redwood Empire Food Bank ~ Food banks are running low on food items, help them stay well stocked. They are in great need of volunteers to help pack and sort food. They are taking precautions to prioritize volunteer safety. https://refb.org
The Hero’s Plate ~ Petaluma businesses have joined together to create a unique opportunity to those on the front line. Each week we choose an organization to celebrate then we provide a nourishing lunch. Organizations include: healthcare professionals, firefighters, police officers, ext. Choose from businesses and order food, candy and wine to be donated. We will prepare, gather and deliver your donations to these front line workers on your behalf. http://theheroesplate.com
Deliver Meals Vulnerable seniors are at greatest risk amid COVID-19. Let’s help keep them safe and cared for. Contact your local Meals on Wheels organization, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org
Wellness Checks Check on older neighbors with a call, text, or talk through the door.
Petaluma People Services Center is looking for volunteers to make daily phone calls to our Sonoma County seniors or friends with compromised immune systems. Email: NotAlone@petalumapeople.org to learn more and receive an application!
Donate Blood Donated blood has decreased dramatically, please come out and give. Find an drive at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Make Masks From frontline workers to neighbors we all need masks. There are many online tutorials to show you how.
Art Supplies Donation Request Do you have extra art supplies at home? If so, we’d love to have them! We are collecting art supplies (in good condition) for local families. Please
email lgoodwin@petalumaartscenter.org with
the subject line “Art Supplies Donation” for more information.
May 6 - 27 ~ Introduction to Wordpress Online Classes - by Chimera Arts ~ Take your web presence into your own hands by learning this free, open source, & popular builder. $40, 7-9p, www.eventbrite.com-88790401481
Daily Acts dailyacts.org
May 2 ~ Eco-Friendly Garden Tour ~ Showcasing inspiring gardens throughout
Sonoma and Marin counties. Free, 10a-4p at: www.eventbrite.com- 84901577905
May 6 ~ Learn About Leadership webinar! ~ Are you passionate about helping shape the future of our County and Region? Join us for an informational session on Daily Acts’ Leadership Institute 10-month leadership training program. This one hour webinar as well as Q&As. 7-8p, Reg at: https://dailyacts.org/events-cal/learn- about-leadership-session-2/
The Permaculture Skills Center
FREE Permaculture Principles in Action Training with Erik Ohlsen! Learn how to integrate the principles of permaculture into your life! https://permacultureskills- center.org/elm-free-video-series/
Master Gardener sonomamg.ucanr.edu
May 17 ~ Bloomin’ Backyards 2020 ~ Tour 6 unique Petaluma gardens selected for
their beauty and sustainable garden practices. 9:30a-4p, sonomamg.ucanr.edu/
Check out our Food Gardening page for a guide as to For what to grow this month. http://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/Food_Gardening/
Morningsun Herb Farm www.morningsunherbfarm.com
Top Five Culinary Herbs To Grow in Your Garden ~ 8week series. Rose Loveall from Morningsun Herb Farm takes us through all of the current information on having an herb garden of our own.
Week #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iIWJnXVSRc&fbclid=IwAR1D085Dw wIT1etK7D7SgjQzab9cpPwY_Um1NnK8lPXQBjdsJYr9C-quhtk
Week #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfyCPYKAQYI&fbclid=IwAR1ExzAV nC8viDFYxDSe9AQ3OcLgG5m1kOSBi9clkPiuhSeFPCRC-H4XjMw
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