Penngrove Station by Lyndi Brown - July 2017
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You’d be surprised how many people walk on the SMART tracks with dogs and kids. Trains approach quickly, and each two-car train weighs about 149 tons. Please don’t take these risks. According to Jeanne Belding, SMART spokesperson, “Our main message is simple: Never walk on the tracks – it is both dangerous and illegal. Drivers should never stop on the tracks; they should only proceed through a railroad crossing when they are certain that they have enough room to make it safely across to the other side. Drivers should never rush through the crossing to avoid the wait, it’s simply not worth risking your life to save a minute or two. WithQuiet Zones in place, it is extremely important to always be alert and aware near all tracks and all railroad crossings.”
Penngrove Celebration - July 1-2
A weekend of holiday fun awaits you in downtown Penngrove.
Sat, July 1 – If you like mouth-watering pancakes, ham, eggs, fruit and juice, come for the Rancho Adobe Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, 7 am – 11 am. Eat a pancake or two, meet the friendliest folks on earth, and support your fire department. It’s at Rancho Adobe Fire Station, 11000 Main Street at the corner of Main St. and Old Redwood Hwy. Tickets at the door are $7 adults; $5 children 12 and under. All proceeds benefit the Rancho Adobe Fire District.
Sun, July 2 – Who loves a parade? Penngroovians do! The 41st annual Biggest Little Parade in Northern California starts at 11 a.m. sharp in Downtown Penngrove on Main Street. It’s as small-town America as you can get. You’ll see tractors, horses, floats, antique military Jeeps, bands and bicycle teams. And, it’s blissfully under one hour! The Grand Marshal will be “Hail the Chiefs”, honoring five chiefs who have kept Penngrove safe during their tenure: Harold Sinclair, Walt Goldbeck, Skip Grube, Frank Treanor, and Leonard Thompson.
After the parade, enjoy barbeque, kids’ games and music byCharley Baker in Penngrove Park from 12:00-4:00 p.m. The menu offers old-fashioned pit beef, BBQ chicken, beef sandwiches, oysters and hot dogs. Drinks and Lagunitas beer will keep you cool. Desserts will be available by Penngrove 4-H. Sorry, but dogs cannot enter the park (County health code), and outside food and drink are not permitted. penngrovesocialfiremen.org.
7th Annual Hot Rods and BBQ - July 22
On Saturday, June 3, come learn about the nonprofit Village Network of Petaluma, empowering adults 50+ to continue living active and connected lives in our own homes as we age. This is an innovative, fun and affordable solution to aging in community with the support of peers when you want it. Member benefits include social activities, transportation to appointments and shopping, home visits and phone check-ins if requested, minor repairs, computer help, and more. The one hour Welcome meeting is at 11:00 am at 402 Petaluma Blvd. North (x Oak St.). Call 707-776-6055 for more info, email info@VillageNetworkofPetaluma.org or visit villagenetworkofpetaluma.org. A special program covers the Latest Frauds and Scams in Petaluma on Monday, June 5, 10:00 -11:30 a.m., at the same address. (Please RSVP for this one).
Sequoia Home Care Academy
If you are caring for a family member or friend, you can polish your skills and become more confident in offering care. Training is offered by Sequoia Home Care Academy in Petaluma. Until now, families either hired a professional caregiver or struggled along on their own, not always having the skills or knowledge to take proper care of their loved one, especially one who has age-related disabilities, or has had a stroke, or has developed diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or arthritis. The program was developed by Sequoia Senior Solutions to train their caregivers. It is now available to family caregivers who want to do the job well. There is training on Bed Care and Body Mechanics and CPR/First Aid. The classes are offered at the offices of Sequoia Senior Solutions in Petaluma. For Bed Care training, clients may also learn at their own home. Contact SequoiaSeniorSolutions.com or (707) 763-6600.
Penngrove Market is coming along. A new mural is being painted inside, depicting the bucolic joys of Sonoma County.
