Penngrove Station by Lyndi Brown - June 2017
Traffic was blocked on Main Street. I spied the blinking lights of a fire truck and ambulance up near
Yanni and Francesca filled me in on other news. Across the street, R Squared Designs opened a hair salon in the former White Magick Alchemy spot (which still has its online and Facebook presence).Valkyrie Tattoo does a brisk business. “Very talented artists are there,” said Yanni, “and he sends customers over for sausage if they have a long session. You don’t want to get tattooed while hungry.”
With Hello Gorgeous salon already on that side of the street, just add in Fringe Beauty Salon and Penngrove Hair Company, also downtown, you’ve got to wonder how much hair can a town cut? Over at Mack’s Bar and Grill, you’d hardly guess there’s a tasty little restaurant inside. Jay Dawg’s has a popular weekend breakfast. A fans says “Hands down, the best biscuits and gravy I have ever had.” It is open 7 days for lunch and dinner. A recent menu featured Sexy Spring Chicken Salad, Not Your Mama’s Lasagna, and a Chicken Soup when we got a chilly May day.
Rebuilding Together A huge shout-out and thank you to Wedge Roofing who replaced an $11,000 roof for a Rebuilding Together client, a disabled 79 year old woman with extremely low income. The most amazing part? They did it free of charge. This kind of corporate generosity says a lot about the integrity of a business.
Village Network 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).
From Steam Punk to Speakeasy The Petaluma Museum Association invites you to the Annual Steampunk to Speakeasy gala at the Historic Hotel Petaluma on Saturday, June 17. Let’s face it, folks, between this event and the charming Rivertown Revival (coming July 22), let’s get those costume chops down! You can expect the best: The Stompy Jones Band, The Oyster Girls, canapes, fabulous hors d’oeuvres & cocktails, and an amazing auction. There will be prizes for the Best Steampunk & Prohibition Dress. Come to 2015 Kentucky St. in Petaluma (Corner of Kentucky and Washington St.) from 6:30 pm. Tickets are $60 Single or $100 Double. petalumamuseum.com/
Petaluma High Senior Does Good Agriculture student Anthony Hawkins was named winner of the Bill King Award, which recognizes students who display aptitude for the trades.
Hawkins received a Millermatic® 211 MIG Welder, a useful tool to help him pursue a career in the hands-on trades (and valued at $1,200).
“Hawkins has completed or is enrolled in every class offered in the program,” said Jake Dunn, ag mechanics teacher. “He was the high seller in last year’s Sonoma County Fair Ag Mechanics Auction with a smoker trailer that he fabricated at the high school. He solicits welding projects from the community and does an excellent job designing and fabricating those projects.”
Hawkins competes in rough stock events in the California High School Rodeo. He hopes to pursue his rodeo and welding skills at Lassen College in Susanville, where he can become a certified welder and compete in College Rodeo.
“We are very happy to award this gift to a very qualified young man,” said Roland Mellor, president of Penngrove Social Firemen. The award was created in 2014 to honor the legacy of Mr. Bill King, former Petaluma High School agriculture teacher and PSF member.
Penngrove Social Firemen (PSF) mission is to build pride and lend strong support for the Penngrove community. Note: The big fundraiser BBQ and Parade is set for July 2nd.
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