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Weekly Newsletter - May 12, 2010

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Artful Arrangements
205 Orchard Lane, Penngrove
707-664-8656
www.artfularrangements.biz
Diane H. Davis
Living Plants & Gifts
        Artful Arrangements is a specialty nursery and gift shop/gallery at the location of a 1915 homestead. Plants are propagated in the green-houses. The award-winning arrangements are created on site, many using plants with medicinal properties to promote Health, Happiness, Healing, Harmony, Hope.
          Drop by, meet the owner/artist to learn about "5-H gift farming." Browse the rustic eight-sided shop for a one-of-a-kind creation that anyone would love to receive! The nursery has drought-tolerant native trees (madrone, oaks, bay, buckeye), redwood, rambling rose, yellow raspberry, seedless grape & more. Registered with the Sonoma County Farm Trails. Affordable area delivery. Check out our website - send a gift that's good for the soul!
          Open Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm or call for a private showing anytime.
SPECIAL: Plant your "sound" and "visual" barrier now!
                 Coastal Redwood Trees - 1 gal. $4 each, 6 for $20 or12 for $35.

Harmony Festival
Sonoma Mountain Village, Rohnert Park

707-664-6360

www.harmonyfestival.com
Howard Sapper

Event Productions & Management

Sasee
70 W. Cotati

707-793-0811

www.saseesalon.com
Traci Vyenielo & Jessica Tiemann
Beauty Salon

GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING & OPEN HOUSE
Thurs. 6/24, 5 - 7 pm
6 pm - Ribbon Cutting
Come meet the new salon owners, enjoy refreshments, and network with other business people!

Songbird Community Healing Center
8280 Old Redwood Hwy.

707-478-7274

www.songbirdcenter.org
Dawn Zaft
Store/Clinic/Apothecary
          Songbird Herbal Cooperative is  small collective of local herbalists who provide services, organic, (and when possible local), natural medicine at affordable costs, and affordable classes. It is our belief that now more than ever we must move toward a sustainable, nature-based source of medicine that works at all levels: physical, emotional, psycho-spiritual, and cultural. In response to the current paradigm of healthcare, we help empower people with tools to avoid sickness and, if necessary re-establish health through nature-based medicine, caring advice, and education. We seek to build community with low-cost and free events held at Songbird Community Healing Center. At the Center, you will also find our herbal pharmacy full of organic bulk herbs, organic gourmet teas, custom-made tinctures, and local-made goods. There is also a health library that you are welcome to use during open pharmacy hours. We offer a variety of in-home services, bodywork, and more. Check our website for more information.


COTATI LIONS CLUB 2nd ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER
Sun. 5/16, 4:30 - 8 pm
Cotati Lions Scout Hut, 86 La Plaza (behind Cotati Fire Station)
Benefit for Joey Codoni Family
Donation: $8 - spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, coffee
Door prize, silent auction, bake sale
Visit www.welovejoey.blogspot.com


THE PIANO PROJECT - presented by the Cotati Arts Project & Chamber
Students at El Camino High School working on the Cotati Kids Day piano.
Piano Project - Cotati Kids Day
Sat. 5/22 - Sat. 6/19
Check out the fabulous Art Pianos around Cotati! Local non-profits, artists and youth are working together to transform six old upright pianos into unique works of art. These one-of-a-kind art pieces will be displayed around Cotati for one month starting May 22nd  and will be available for anyone to gather around and play in front of the following locations:
    The Apple Crate Gifts & Collectibles
    Cotati Coffee
    Friar Tucks Pub
    Knimble Clothing and Knick-Knack
    Music To My Ears
    Oliver's Market         
These 6 pianos will be on display in La Plaza Park at the Jazz Festival on June 19 and will be up for auction at the Piano Drop Picnic on June 20, so check them out. You may want one of these one-of-a-kind pianos for your business or home!


PIANO PROJECT KICK-OFF EVENTS
Sat. 5/22, 12 noon -3 pm 
The Apple Crate Gifts
8109 La Plaza, Cotati
Entertainment & refreshments 12 - 3 pm
~ Bambi Papais, watercolor artist from Murphys will display her beautiful array of art work and cards, and talk to the public.
~ Katie McCloskey, author from Carmel and former Sonoma County Resident, will be on hand to autograph her book, The Calling, and talk to the public.  Katie worked with Mother Teresa and got a calling to write a book about her experiences there.
Cotati Coffee
8225 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati
Musical entertainment 12:30 - 3 pm
Friar Tuck's Pub
8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati
Piano player 3 pm
Knimble Clothing & Knick-Knack
8200 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati
Musician 12 - 3 pm


BARK FOR LIFE

Celebrate Relay for Life with your four-legged loved ones!
Sat. 5/22, Registration at 9 am, Opening Ceremonies at 10 am
La Plaza Park, Cotati
Leprechauns for a Cure invites you to join them as they start a new Relay tradition in Rohnert Park/Cotati. Registration $20 for first dog, $5 for each additional dog per owner. For each registered dog, the owner will receive a raffle ticket for awesome prizes. Please remember dogs mus be on a leash and please be ready to clean up after your four-legged friends.
Show your Relay Spirit!
Prizes will be given for best Relay Dog and for the owner showing the most Relay Spirit!
If you are a member of a Relay for Life team, your registration fee and fundraising goes towards your fundraising total for your team.
More information,email Melissa at [email protected] or call 707-364-2532.


SECOND ANNUAL DAN GARCIA MEMORIAL CELEBRATION

Sat. 5/22, 10 am - 10 pm

Las Guitarras de Cotati, 7384 Commerce Blvd., Cotati

BBQ, Mexican Buffet and much more - BBQ Oysters, Tri-Tip Sandwich. All proceeds will go to the Dan Garcia Memorial Scholarship Fund and Relay for Life (Danny's Team).
Presale tickets available at Las Guitarras, 707-792-4380.

For more information call Gus at 707-321-1397 or [email protected]. You can also visit http://www.dangarciamemorialfund.com.



UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES IN THE COMMUNITY
5/22 -   Oliver's Market
            546 E.Cotati Ave., Cotati
            10:00 am - 1:30 pm
5/28 -  TCBY & Moxie Java
            7285 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park
            3:00 pm - 6:00 pm               
            *Coupon for soft serve for all donors
Donors are encouraged to sign up at www.bbr.org
Your support is appreciated!


COTATI CHAMBER QUARTERLY SPEAKERS SERIES
& LUNCHEON MEETING
Thurs. 5/27, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Cotati Room, Ray Miller Community Center, 216 E. School St.
Topic: How to Bring Your Business Into the 21st Century with Internet Marketing,
with expert speakers in the areas of website design, social networking, and email marketing
Buffet Lunch Catered by Karma Bistro - cost $15
RSVP by 5/24 to 707-795-5508 or [email protected].


30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COTATI JAZZ FESTIVAL & ANTIQUES SHOW

Sat. 6/19, 12 noon - 7 pm in La Plaza Park
plus Seven Other Venues
Share an afternoon and evening of Music, Antiques, Food & Fun with your family!! Jazz ensembles will be playing all over downtown Cotati. FREE admission to the biggest little jazz festival in Sonoma County!
Wine Tasting Booth sponsored by Cotati Corner Wine Shop, Beer Booth featuring Lagunitas brews, plus new this year, Antiques vendors! Advertising & sponsorships available at great rates for marketing your business - contact Sales Associate Jami Brady at 707-495-9373.
For more info, visit www.cotatijazz.com.


THE PIANO DROP PICNIC

Sun. 6/20, 2 - 5 pm
Larsen's Feed & Pet Supply, Corner of Hwy 116 & Stony Point Road
Don't miss our good old-fashioned community picnic. There will be food, games, prizes, music and...we're gonna drop a piano 120 feet from a crane! We will be crowning champions in Horseshoes, Pie-Eating, Sack Races, Egg Races and Egg Toss contests. Bring your own picnic or purchase lunch at the event. Adult Admission only $5; under 18 FREE!
Plus, we will auction off six uniquely decorated pianos as pieces of art to benefit the following nonprofits:
     SCAYD
     Sonoma County Family Daycare
     Cotati Kids Day
     Cotati Chamber of Commerce
     Thomas Page School PTA
     Rohnert Park/Cotati Boys & Girls Club
     Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati
     Education Foundation of Cotati-Rohnert Park
For more information, contact the Cotati Chamber at 707-795-5508 or [email protected].


COTATI HISTORICAL MUSEUM NOW OPEN

Open Hours: Second  & fourth Wednesday of every month, 5:30 - 7 pm (before City Council meetings), and every Saturday, 1 - 4 pm.
The Museum is located at the back of Cotati City Hall (in the old Police Department), 201 W. Sierra Ave. Use the entrance closest to the Police Facility. A beautiful remodeling job has been done and there are lots of great photos and exhibits to see about Cotati's past. For more information, visit www.cotatihistoricalsociety.org or email [email protected].


ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY

           The Value $Coupon$ Magazine will be delivering to the community 6 times a year, starting July 1st, 2010. We will also be adding Sebastopol to our magazine making total distribution 25,500 strong to our communities. Prices have come down - so exciting! For more info and advertising programs, please call Victoria Lipsey at 707-694-8937 or email [email protected].


HELP THE SBDC -  TAKE A BRIEF SURVEY

            The Small Business Center at Santa Rosa Junior College has launched a survey to find out what the education and training needs are among the greater business community in Sonoma and Marin counties. The more responses they receive, the better position the business center will be in to offer free or low-cost business instruction, training and education to help startups and existing businesses thrive and flourish. Take the survey by clicking here.


RANCHO COTATE HIGH SCHOOL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

            Volunteers are needed for the Ranch's Annual Carnival held on Fri. 5/14 in the back lot of the high school. Shifts are from 12 - 2 to help set up and 2 - 7 in 2� hour shifts to take tickets at the carnival booths. All proceeds from the Carnival go to the Student Body Fund. Contact Emma at [email protected] if you want to volunteer.

 

FREE CHIROPRACTIC CARE IN HONOR OF MOTHERS DAY 2010
            A Benefit for the Education Foundation of Cotati-Rohnert Park will be held in honor of Mothers Day.  Dr Venus Maher, of Maher Chiropractic, will be providing free services in May to include one history, examination, and gentle first treatment/adjustment per person. The services are at no charge, but donations will be accepted for the Education Foundation, to support our schools and our children's education here in the Rohnert Park / Cotati area. All donations are tax-deductible. The tax 501(c)ID # of the Education Foundation is 94-2900185.
            To honor Mother's Day, any new patient who wishes to participate will be seen by appointment anytime in the month of May for free for care through their first treatment. Donations will continue to be accepted for the Education Foundation through May 2010. For further information or to schedule an appointment, call Maher Chiropractic at 792-0202.


GOVERNOR'S ENVIRONMENTAL & ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP AWARDS

            Applications are now being taken for the 2010 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards (GEELA). The GEELA is California's most prestigious environmental honor, given only to Californians who exemplify exceptional leadership for protecting and enhancing the environment while at the same time promoting economic growth. Award recipients will be chosen in 10 different categories based on their strength in eight specific areas including results, transferability, environmental impact, resource conservation, economic progress, innovation and uniqueness, pollution prevention and environmental justice.
            Applicants are asked to submit the application electronically by Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. To apply, go to http://www.calepa.ca.gov/Awards/GEELA/.


SUMMER MUSIC DAY CAMP

Monday-Fridays, 6/14 - 7/31, 8 am - 3 pm
Music to My Ears, 8500 Gravenstein Hwy, Cotati
            Do you know of any kids looking for a fun new summer camp?  Choose from any of the seven weeks for a special musical experience.  Choose your instrument, make music crafts, sing, learn music theory, optional performance at Spreckels. $199 per week. Sign up today by calling 664-0123 or visit www.FunMusicLessons.com

 

ANNUAL SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS PASS PROMOTION
            The 2010 Sonoma County Regional Parks Annual Pass promotion takes place April 1 - June 30. The Annual Park Pass offers unlimited day use parking in all 45 Sonoma County Regional Parks for a full 12 months.
            Park enthusiasts get much more for their money with the special offers available only during this 3-month promotion. Working in partnership with local businesses, Sonoma County Regional Parks has a huge package of free offers with each pass purchased during April, May and June.
            The 'Day Use' park passes (individual or family) cost $63, 'Golden Years' park passes (60+ yrs.) cost $28, and 'Access' park passes (for those with permanent disabilities) cost $22.
            For more information, call (707) 565-2041 weekdays, or visit www.sonomacountyparks.org


GRAND REOPENING OF MOJICA INSURANCE AGENCY

Wed. 6/16, 5 - 8 pm
6950 Commerce Blvd. Suite 3, Rohnert Park
Come and meet fellow Business and Community Leaders, lots of networking opportunities, raffle prizes, and live music. Bring a can of food to support NOAH Food Bank. Raffle prizes are welcomed.
For more info: 707-664-9391


RELAY FOR LIFE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

6/26-6/27, 10:00 am - 10 am
Sonoma Mountain Village, Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park

            The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in the communities of Cotati and Rohnert Park a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people will be out at Sonoma Mountain Village on Valley House Drive taking turns walking or running around the track. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length.
     Celebrate - THE SURVIVORS LAP - 6/26, 10:00 am
     Remember - THE LUMINARIA CEREMONY - 6/26, 7:00 pm
     Fight Back - THE FIGHT BACK CEREMONY - 6/27, 9:00am
If you would like to join us or have any questions please email Lisa Collodi at [email protected] or 707-694-2606


FOOD & WINE PAIRING benefiting Bays & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County

Sat. 6/26, 11 am - 5 pm
Windy Hill Winery, 1010 W. Railroad Ave. in Cotati
20 wineries, 10 restaurants, 1 brewery, unlimited wine tasting & pairing. Live music including jazz & blues, art & photography gallery, silent auction & raffle.
Tickets: $95 (2 for 1) - available at Cotati Chamber of Commerce, 216 E. School St.
Sponsored by La Carte Marketing, Windy Hill Winery, Masala Jack's, Westcoast Solar Energy.



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