Sonoma County Meetings & Gatherings
for People with Interests in Common
Sonoma County has a group meeting for just about anyone with any interest, mission, motivation and project. Take a look through this list to find one that sparks your interest. There are so many opportunities to engage with others for a common cause.
UPDATES? Please email any changes and updates by mid-month for the following month THANK YOU!
Public Meetings you may want to attend:
May 29 - Health Risks of Toxic Chemical Farming 7:00- 9:30 PM @ Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol http://sebastopolgrange.org
June 5 - Local Coastal Plan Update @ Bodega Bay Fire Station 4-6pm. 10 California 1, Bodega Bay (707) 875-3700 www.bodegabayfire.com/
June 5 - Bodega Bay Trail Update with Regional Parks, immediately following the Local Coastal Plan meeting 6pm – BOTH locations above
June 6 - Russian River FLOWS @ Monte Rio Community Center 5:30 - 7pm 20488 California 116, Monte Rio (707) 865-2487 www.mrrpd.org
June 8 - Local Coastal Plan Update @ Jenner Community Club 2-4pm 10398 California 1 Jenner (707) 865-2771 jenner-cc.org/
June 15 - Forestville Roundabout Forum: @ El Molino High School 3-5pm. 7050 Covey Rd, Forestville (707) 824-6550 ww2.elmolino.org/
June 18 - Board of Supervisors hearing on Beach Fees: 2:10pm 575 Administration Dr., Santa Rosa (707) 778-7578 supervisors.sonoma-county.org/
June 18 - Sonoma Clean Power Vote: Sebastopol City Council meeting 7120 Bodega Ave Sebastopol (707) 823-1153 ci.sebastopol.ca.us/
June 26 - Sonoma Clean Power Vote: Cotati City Council meeting 201 W Sierra Ave, Cotati (707) 792-4600 www.ci.cotati.ca.us/sections/council/
More Meeting and Details:
May 29 ~ Watertrough Children's Alliance Meeting ~ The historic apple orchard bordering Apple Blossom Elementary, Orchard View Charter School, Tree HOuse Hollow Preschool and across from SunRidge Charter is being converted into a conventional vineyard. Watertrough Children's Alliance is working to ensure that our children are protected from the chemical drift and our agricultural buidiversity is preserved. Attend the public forum meeting to learn more and voice your concerns. 7pm at the Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Rd (Hwy 12) in Sebastopol. For more info, visit watertroughchildrensalliance.weebly.com
Jun 4 ~ Occidental Town Meeting ~ 7pm-planned at the Salmon Creek School Gymnasium. There will be a presentation of Sonoma County Regional Parks' plans to convert the Occidental Community Center into an Adventure Day Lodge and West County Gateway for tourists. There will also be a presentation of proposed alternative uses for the facility. Discussion and questions will follow. Sponsored by Town Hall Committee (THC). Contact: Jacques Levy < jacqueslevy@sonic.net>
June 6 - Russian River FLOWS and Lower RR water management - punlic invited - 5:30 to 7pm ay the Monte Rio Community Center. Efren carrillo and the Water Agency wii be there to answer questions. Please see brenda Adelman's article on the Gazette web site and in the June print edition. 20488 California 116, (707) 865-2487 mrrpd.org
The Forestville Historical Society is engaging in a new project. We are establishing a new website to garner and preserve old photographs and other memorabilia depicting the history of our community. We are asking that any one who may have photos that would be relevant to this project submit them on loan to the society for perusal and/or inclusion into the new website. We are accepting photos up to the year and including 1945. After this part of the project is completed we will consider materials dated after 1945. Those of you who are interested in contributing to the project may put their materials in an envelope or "shoebox", clearly marked with your name, and drop them off at the Forestville Water Company office at 7131 Mirabel Road, near the corner of Highway 116 and Mirabel Road. We shall take very good care of the materiels, and when they are scanned for the project will get them safely back to you.
Caregiver Support Group ~ Providing Emotional and Practical Support for Caregivers
Santa Rosa - Meets 1st Tuesday of each Month, 2:30– 3:45 pm, Primrose, 2080 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa
Sebastopol - Meets 2nd Tuesday of each Month, 10:30 - 11:45am, Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 N High Street, Sebastopol
Windsor - Meets 3rd Thursday, 10:30a -12p, Senior Center, 9231 Foxwood Dr., Windsor
Rohnert Park - Meets 4th Thursday every month, 10:30-12:00 am, Merrill Gardens, 4855 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park
SUNDAY
Every Sun ~ Forming Organic Sustainable Community ~ We are looking to familiarize as Friends with Responsible & Accountable Humans who eventually would like to be part of a non-profit Natural Healing Retreat. We value sharing diverse skills and talents, Practicing Fair Trading Principles, Usually meeting every Sunday around 1;00 pm, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. www.OrganicTribeFoundation.org phone, 808-854-4400
MONDAY
1st & 3rd MON ~ Petaluma City Council ~ Open Session at 7:00 pm, 11 English St ~ 778-4360 ~ cityofpetaluma.net/cclerk/council.html
2nd MON ~ Active 20-30 Sebastopol ~ Trivia Night! Check in 6:30pm, round 1 starts 7:00pm. Jasper O’Farrell’s Pub at 6975 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol ~ 536-3252 ~ sebastopol2030.com
2nd MON ~ Sebastopol Chamber MAC (Marketing Advisory Committee) Noon at the Chamber offices 265 So. Mian St, Sebastopol INFO: Teresa Ramondo 707-823-3032 chamber@sebastopol.org
2nd & 4th MON ~ Sebastopol Toastmasters ~ 7pm, Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N High St ~ 823-1946 ~ sebastopoltoastmasters.freetoasthost.ws
4th MON ~ El Molino Boosters ~ 6:00 pm, El Molino High School, 7050 Covey Rd, Forestville ~ elmolinoboosters.com
Marijuana Anonymous ~ Has smoking pot stopped being fun? Info and meetings: 707-583-2326, madistrict12.org ~ ma-online.org
TUESDAY
Noon Toastmasters ~ You won't be shy to share your ideas ever again if you join this group! 11:30 am, Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidentala Rd, Santa Rosa ~ 836-8876 ~ toastmasters.org
Russian River Rotary ~ Become part of the group of business peole who volunteeer their time to create a good working relationship with our community and support individuals and groups. 6:30 pm, Highland Dell Lodge, 21050 River Blvd, Monte Rio ~ 869-0808 ~ russianriverrotary.org
Santa Rosa Breakfast Club ~ Provides an opportunity for professionals and business people to gather in a relaxed, informal atmosphere every Tuesday morning to network, sharing leads and referrals with each other. Benefits include official SRBC website, club directory, monthly featured member web pages, membership collateral materials and weekly guest speakers. The Santa Rosa Breakfast Club meets every Tuesday morning, 7:30 am to 8:30am at Willie Bird's Restaurant, 1150 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa City Council ~ If you live or work in Santa Rosa, what goes on in this chamber is important to you. Attend their meetings to be part of the decision-making process. Log on to their web site for agendas. 4:00 pm, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave ~ 543-3039 ~ ci.santa-rosa.ca.us
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors ~ If you want to be part of the decision-making process - this is the place to be. You can sign up for e-mail agendas so you know in advance if there's an item you want to attend for the vote, for public input, etc.. 575 Administration Dr, Room 102A, Santa Rosa ~ 565-2241 ~
supervisors.sonoma-county.org
Sonoma County Water Agency ~ Water from one end of the spectrum to the other (headwaters to sewage treatment and disposal) is their domain. Log on to their web site for meeting agendas and to learn what they are doing and how you can participate in their many projects. 8:30 am, 575 Administration Dr, 102A, Santa Rosa ~ 565-2241 ~ scwa.ca.gov
Tick Tock Tuesday - Lyme Disease and immune system sensitivity support group. Lyme disease and Electro Magnetic Field sensitivity has reached epidemic levels. We provide support, information and advocacy opportunities. Meetings are scent and cell phone free, please leave both at home. 3pm at the Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol. INFO: Linda, 824-8417
1st TUES ~
Cazadero Community Club ~ 7pm, Fire Hall, 5980 Cazadero Hwy ~ Natasha Pehrson, mayawrld@sonic.net
Up With Downtown Guerneville ~ Up With Downtown Guerneville is Russian River Chamber of Commerce committee that is grassroots and hands on. The goals are to beautify, improve and solve issues in Guerneville. Meetings are open to all with positive and constructive ideas. 2pm, Chamber Office, Downtown Plaza, Guerneville. www.russianriver.com
Petaluma Arts Association ~ 7pm, Petaluma Art Center, 230 Lakeville St. ~ 778-0580 ~ petalumaarts.org
Sebastopol City Council ~ 5pm, CDA 6:00 pm, Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris St ~ 823-1153 ~
ci.sebastopol.ca.us/citycouncil.shtml
2nd TUES ~
Active 20-30 Sebastopol ~ 6:30-8:30 pm. Graton Ridge Cellars, 3561 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol ~ 536-3252 ~ sebastopol2030.com
Bodega Volunteer Fire Department ~ 7:30pm, McCaughey Hall, 17184 Bodega Hwy, Bodega ~ bodegafire.org
Forestville Fire Protection District ~ 6pm, Forestville Fire Station, 6554 Mirabel Rd ~ forestvillefire.org
Forestville Water District ~ 5:30pm, 6530 Mirabel Rd, Forestville ~ 887-1551 or fwd@sonic.net
Independent Order of Odd Fellows ~ 7:30pm, Odd Fellows Hall, Hwy 116 & Covey, Forestville ~ Jim McCray, 528-7471 ~ ioof.org
Knit Night ~ Join old friends and new for a relaxing evening of knitting, crocheting, and other yarn crafts! Bring your projects and your questions. Bring a snack or beverage to share! Suggested $5 donation. All events at the ShareExchange: 531 5th Street, downtown Santa Rosa. 583-7667
Sonoma County Networking Association ~ 6 pm, location varies. Carol, 527-7563
2nd & 4th TUES ~
Active 20-30 Sebastopol ~ 6:30pm. Graton Ridge Cellars, 3561 Gravenstein Hwy N; 4th Tue, Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave ~ 536-3252 ~ sebastopol2030.com
Stitchers Anonymous ~ 6pm, Coffee Bazaar, 14045 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville ~ Carin, 510-459-8462 or carin@jhuger.com
3rd TUES ~
ACLU ~ American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, Sonoma County Chapter, 7pm, Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa ~ 765-5005 ~ aclusonoma.org
North Coast Mac Users Group ~ Non-members $5. 7-9pm (except Oct), Rohnert Park Senior Center, 6800 Hunter Dr, Suite A ~ ncmug.org
Russian River Photo Club ~ $5. 6:30pm, Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon Two Rd ~ 869-0821 ~ russianriverphotoclub.com
Sebastopol City Council ~ 7pm, Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris St ~ 823-1153 ~ ci.sebastopol.ca.us/citycouncil.shtml
4th TUES ~ Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights ~ 5:30pm, Permit & Resource Management Department Hearing Room, 2550 Ventura Ave, Santa Rosa ~ supervisors.sonoma-county.org
4th and/or LAST TUES
Speed Networking ~ $10. 8pm (7:45 doors), Aqus Café, 189 H St, Petaluma ~ 778-6060 ~ aquscafe.com
Santa Rosa LGBT Seniors Discussion Group ~ social time 1:00-1:30 pm; discussion 1:30 - 3:00 pm, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Rosa, 547 Mendocino Ave INFO: Elliot Simon, e-simon@att.net, (707) 527-7074
WEDNESDAY
Every WED ~ Meditation Group for Mothers ~ Suggested donation: $10 each gathering. Call Susie Cook at 707 484-5427 or email her at susie@ebenelink.com Sonoma Shambhala Center: 255 W Napa Street, Suite G (park and enter at the rear)
1st WED ~
Forestville Chamber of Commerce ~ All welcome. 5:30pm, Food for Thought, 6550 Railroad Ave, Forestville ~ 887-1111 ~ forestvillechamber.org
Petaluma Progressives ~ 7pm, Copperfields Books, 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma ~ 763-8134 ~ progressivefestival.org
Russian River Chamber of Commerce Mixer ~ All Welcome, 6pm, Location Varies every month ~ 707-869-9000 ~ russianriver.com
Russian River Sportsmens Club ~ Board meetings. 25150 Steelhead Blvd, Duncans Mills ~ 865-1847 ~ russianriversportsmensclub.com
Sonoma County Alliance ~ 7:30am, Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, 333 Country Club Dr ~ 525-8377 ~ sonomacountyalliance.com
2nd WED ~
Forestville Roundabout Design Committee. 5:30-7pm, Food for Thought, 6550 Railroad ~ 887-1985 ~ forestvillefpa.org
In-Home Support Services ~ Care Givers’ support meeting. 5pm, Guerneville Regional Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd ~ sonomacounty-ihsspa.org
Petaluma Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee ~ 6pm, City Hall, 11 English St ~ cityofpetaluma.net
Progressive Democrats Sonoma County ~ 6:30pm, French Garden Restaurant, 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol ~ pdsonoma.org
Retired Deputy Sherriff's Association ~ Meets for lunch at Noon, Villa Restaurant, 3901 Montgomery Dr. Santa Rosa. Info: 707-525-9593
Russian River Fire Protection District ~ 6pm, 14100 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville ~ 869-9089 ~ russianriverfire.org
Safe Kids Sonoma County ~ 2pm, Memorial Hospital Reflection House, 300 Doyle Park Dr, Santa Rosa ~ 525-5300 x3264 ~ safekidssonomacounty.org
3rd WED ~
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee ~ 7-8:30pm, PRMD, 2550 Ventura Ave, Santa Rosa ~ 585-7516 ~ sctransit.com
Forestville Historical Society. Join us in gathering and preserving Forestville history. We interview elders, collect photos and keep our history alive. Come to Forestville School Library (school year) 7pm - INFO: Megan Chesnut, 707-799-9270 or forestvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Russian River Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting ~ 4:30pm, Fern Grove Cottages, 16650 Hwy 116, Guerneville ~ 707-869-9000 ~ russianriver.com
Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging ~ Advisory Council meets 1-3:30pm, 3725 Westwind Blvd, Santa Rosa ~ 565-5950 ~ socoaaa.org
U.S. Green Building Council ~ Redwood Empire Chapter. 5:30-7:30 pm ~ 266-1264 ~ usgbc-rec.org
4th WED ~
Assn of Fundraising Professionals ~ 11:45 am, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, 153 Stony Circle, Classroom A, Santa Rosa ~ 838-9996 ~ afp-wcc.org
Redwood Stitchers ~ 10am, Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa ~ Rose Norris, 544-8016 ~ ega-gpr.org
Sonoma County Economic Development Board ~ 7:30-9am, 575 Administration Dr #100, Santa Rosa, CA ~ 565-2431 ~ sonoma-county.org/edb
Up with Downtown Guerneville ~ 2:30pm, RR Chamber, 16209 First St ~ 869-9000 ~ russianriver.com
THURSDAY
Every THURS ~ TOPS ~ Want to lose weight? Join Take Off Pounds sensibly for support. 9am in Santa Rosa, Call for location of each meeting 707-992-0888 or 707-539-3552
1st THUR ~
Americans for Safe Access ~ Sonoma County Chapter, 5pm, Dept. of Public Health, 625 5th St, Santa Rosa ~ Sarah, 510-251-1856 x322 ~ safeaccessnow.org
Hollydale Community Club ~ 7pm, 10250 Field Ln (Old River Rd & Frank St) Forestville - 887-0330 ~ hollydaleclub.org
Sweetwater Springs Water District ~ 6:30pm, 17081 Hwy 116, Ste B, Guerneville ~ 869-4000 ~ sweetwatersprings.com
Sonoma Coast Surfriders meets at 7:30 pm to stay on top of water & coast issues, surfing and more. Papas & Pollo, 915 Gravensteinn Hwy So., Sebastopol, INFO: http://ww2.surfrider.org/sonomacoast/
1st & 3rd THUR ~ PRMD Planning Commission Meetings ~ 1pm, Permit & Resource Management Department Hearing Room, 2550 Ventura Ave, Santa Rosa ~ sonoma-county.org/prmd
Valley of the Moon Garden Club ~ hosts gardeners at all levels, to share and learn about gardening in a fun atmosphere.This garden club is 40 years and going strong.Throughout the year the club hosts speakers, plant sales, participates in the Gardens in the Schools program, maintains the Hospital Tranquility Garden, participates in the 4th of July Parade (promoting gardening of course), has garden tours, and helps distribute plants to non-profits throughout the community. Come be a part of this great organization. Young and old are welcome! Gina Roman dngkayak@sbcglobal.net For more info call 707-935-5939
2nd THUR ~ Commission on the Status of Women ~ 6:00 pm, Permit & Resource Management Department Hearing Room, 2550 Ventura Ave, Santa Rosa ~ 565-2693 ~ supervisors.sonoma-county.org
3rd THUR
Green Drinks ~ Green Drinks is an international movement where people who work in the 'sustainability' field meet up monthly at informal networking sessions. We invite a lively mixture of people from non-profits, schools, government and business. If you are eco-minded and/or community-focused, and are looking for a casual and relaxed happy hour, please join us! 533 5th Street, Santa Rosa, 5:30-7:30pm. $5 donation. More info: 707-583-7667.
California Native Plant Society meets at the Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave. Santa Rosa at 7:30 pm. Visitors are welcome and the program is free. ~ cnpsmb.org
4th Thurs
Sebastopol Chamber Business After Five Mixers. Blend business with pleasure, meet and network at a Sebastopol Chamber member business. 5:30 - 7 pm INFO: 707-823-3032 www.sebastopol.org
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board ~ 4:00-6:00 pm, City Hall Annex, 90 Santa Rosa Ave ~ 543-3334 ~ ci.santa-rosa.ca.us
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District ~ Board Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm, 14775B Third St, Occidental ~ 874-2907 ~ goldridgercd.org
Hispanic Chamber Mixer ~ 5:30-7:30 pm, location varies ~ 575-3648 ~ hcc-sc.org
Thirsty Thursdays ~ Location varies. Contact North Bay Realty & Loans ~ 237-2180 ~ tinyurl.com/nbrl-tt
Sebastopol Chamber Mixer ~ 5:30-7:00 pm, location varies. ~ 823-3032 ~ sebastopol.org
Russian River Historical Society ~ 6:30 pm, Monte Rio Community Ctr, 20488 Hwy 116, Monte Rio ~ russianriverhistory.org ~ Help protect, preserve and present the history of the lower Russian River. Contact Jane Barry (707) 953-6074 or email jbarry@russianriverhistory.org
FRIDAY
2nd FRI ~ GoLocal Happy Hour Mixer ~ 5-7pm; Location varies ~ 888-6105 ~ sonomacounty.golocal.coop
Last FRI ~
Early Bird Breakfast Club ~ Sonoma County Farm Trails. $10 non-members. 8am, Hampton Inn, 8937 Brooks Rd, Windsor ~ 837-8896 ~ farmtrails.com
GoLocal Morning Mixer ~ 7:30-9am; Location varies. ~ 888-6105 ~ sonomacounty.golocal.coop
SATURDAY
3rd SAT ~ Occidental Community Council ~ 10:30am, YMCA Community Center, 3920 Bohemian Hwy at Graton Rd ~ occidental-ca.org
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