CHAMBER NEWS - May 11, 2012
WELCOME NEW MEMBER
Kenny G's Showcase
7950 Redwood Dr., #15 & 16, Cotati 94931
707-792-2300
Retail Furniture
Kenny G's Showcase is your local consignment store specializing in home furnishings, home decor, garden, gifts, seasonal and collectibles items. Whether you are a collector, seller or in the market to furnish your empty room, this is a place for everyone. We offer limited spaces for our partners and will have an eclectic inventory that ensures there is something for everyone!
In addition to our showroom floor, we will have several special events throughout the year that will showcase unique items. In addition to our showcase events, we will also have live quarterly auctions to help sellers and offer buyers an opportunity to bid on their favorite items.
Current Showcase Schedule: (Please note schedule is subject to change)
February - Gardening
June - Clothing
October - Holiday
November - Collectibles, Gifts
December - Sports memorabilia
Hours of operation: Friday - 12 pm to 6 pm, Saturday - 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday - 10 am to 4 pm
 CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING
College Car Wash, on E. Cotati Avenue and Santero Way in Cotati, held a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting with the Cotati Chamber of Commerce to announce and celebrate the installation of new car washing equipment in one of their bays. Pictured are (left to right): Chamber Board Director Jami Brady, Cotati Community Development Director Vicki Parker, College Car Wash co-owner Dan Brown, staff person Tony Chavez, co-owner Matt Riveras, Cotati Mayor Susan Harvey, Chamber Ambassador Dave Wasson, Vice President Andre Morrow, Ambassador Arianne Eskew, Secretary Erin Armstrong, Board Director Kevin Gingher, and Councilmember Mark Landman.
It's quick, easy and inexpensive to use the New Touchless Automatic technology at College Car Wash. Various wash packages are priced from $5.75-$9.75. They accept credit cards and you don't get out of your car to use any of the touchless wash selections. College Car Wash is also environmentally friendly. Using a professional car wash is good for the environment because it uses less water than washing at home, and they don't let wastewater get into any storm drains. In addition, College Car Wash even goes further. They also reclaim their used water, have installed energy efficient lighting, have planted low water-use native landscaping, generate their own reverse osmosis rinse water, and reuse the wastewater. They also have an ongoing charitable giving wash program. They partner with local charities to help raise funds by donating with every eligible wash purchase. If your nonprofit is interested in the fundraising program, contact Dan Brown at 707-664-1540. LAST CHANCE...SPONSOR THE 2012 COTATI FARMERS MARKET FOR ONLY $25 Thursdays, June 7 - Sept. 20, 4:30 - 7:30 pm  La Plaza Park, downtown Cotati The Cotati Farmers Market is looking for support from businesses who want to advertise and/or participate at the market. For only $25 for one market night, you can SPONSOR that night and you will get your business name on 1,000 postcards distributed throughout Cotati and Rohnert Park, in the Chamber's weekly email blast during the 16-weeks of the market season, can hang your business banner and receive a 10 x 10 booth space to promote your business at that week's market. To claim your market date, please call Jami at 707-495-9373 or email chamber@cotati.org. DEADLINE: 5/15 Hurry - only a few dates left! If you would like to be a weekly vendor at the market, please contact Market Manager Karen Baggiani at 707-769-1830 or email kbaggiani@att.net for a Vendor Application.
32ND ANNUAL COTATI JAZZ FESTIVAL Sat. 6/16, 12 - 7 pm La Plaza Park & Downtown Cotati Venues The biggest little jazz festival in Sonoma County! If your business would like to have an ad in the Jazz Festival program or participate as a vendor, visit www.cotatijazz.com or contact Andre Morrow at 333-3011 or email him at andre.morrow@rocketmail.com. 
JOBS FOR COTATI & RP YOUTH AGES 14 - 24 through Conservation Corps North Bay in the Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps. CLICK HERE for additional information or get the APPLICATION HERE. 
9th ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR THE ED FOUNDATION A Benefit for the Education Foundation of Cotati-Rohnert Park will be held in honor of Mother's Day. Dr Venus Maher, of Maher Chiropractic at 525 E. Cotati Ave. #115 in Cotati, 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 in the month of May for free through their first treatment. Donations will continue to be accepted for the Education Foundation through May 2012. For further information or to schedule an appointment, call Maher Chiropractic at 792-0202.
COTATI & PENNGROVE CA$H MOB EVENT!!!!
Sat, 5/12, 2 - 6 pm Cotati Corner Wine Bar, 1818 La Plaza Suite 106, Cotati
(707) 793-9357
Everyone is welcome! No RSVP Necessary A special Ca$h Mob Flight of Wines - (3 - 2 oz. pours) and Cheese Pairings for $15 (pay at the door)
Mention that you are part of the cash mob to receive 10% off any bottles of wine. Offer valid the day of the event only. Join the Ca$h Mob group on Facebook and "LIKE" the Facebook community page to stay informed of local events and Ca$h Mob activities!!!!
SPRING CLEANUP Sat. 5/12 & Sat. 5/19, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cotati Park & Ride Lot, St. Joseph's Way off Old Redwood Hwy. Cotati spring community cleanup - please bring proof of Cotati residency to show upon arrival. Sponsored by Redwood Empire Disposal. For more info, go to http://unicycler.com/residential/sonoma/cotati/spring_community_cleanup.
SALLY TOMATOES MOTHER'S DAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Sun. 5/13, 10 am -3 pm Sally Tomatoes Bar & Cafe, Sonoma Mountain Village
CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY AT SALLY TOMATOES WITH OUR BUFFET CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH!!!
$21.95 for adults
$10.95 for children under 12
- Eggs Benedict and Frittata
- Carved Beef Steamship and Honey Glazed Ham
- Fresh Fruit, Muffins, Pastries, Bacon and Potatoes
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Fresh Salads and Side Dishes
- Homemade Pastas
- Desserts and Ice Cream Buffet
- Complimentary Champagne, Coffee and Ice Tea
Sally Tomatoes Bar & Café, 100 Valley House Dr., Rohnert Park
707-665-9472
www.sallytomatoes.com
NEW COTATI COMMUNITY GUIDES ARE HERE!!! If your business or home is in Cotati, you should already have received your new 2012 Cotati Community Guide and Business Directory in the mail. Isn't it fabulous? Thanks to Penngrove Publishing's Lynda Sutton-Smith and Debbie Koos for their great job! If you didn't receive one, or you would like to have more at your location, contact the Chamber office at 707-795-5508 or chamber@cotati.org. You can also view the Community Guide online on our website at www.cotati.org. CORRECTION PLEASE The correct phone number for new Cotati Chamber member Maria Neff Real Estate at Rancho Realtors is 415.699.9393. Her phone # was printed incorrectly in her ad in the Community Guide (but her listing in the Business Directory is correct!)
TOTES FOR NEW MEMBERS Thank you to the following members for contributing to the new "Thank You & Welcome" Totes for new Cotati Chamber members: - Dorfman Insurance
- Friar Tuck's Pub
- Jared Soukup - State Farm Insurance
- Marc Mezzetta's Deli and BBQ
- Sonoma State University Athletics Dept and Performing Arts Dept
- Wasson Investment Services
The first round of totes are now being delivered to new members! Do you have something that you would like to have included next time? This could be Free Offers or Discount Coupons orLogo Items or something else you have in mind. To be included, please contact Debbie Goodier Koos, Cotati Chamber Membership Sales, dkoos@penngroveproud.com or 707-484-7451.
WORKSHOPS AT LOUD & CLEAR MUSIC Get Slappn' Slap bass classes with super bass player/teacher Josh Fossgreen sharing some of his awesome technique. Tuesdays, 5/15-6/5, 6:30 - 8 pm Cost: $160 Rock N' Pop Vocal Workshop with April Grisman Take your vocal and performance skills to higher ground. Tuesdays & Thursdays 6/12 - 6/21, 7-9 pm PERFORMANCE: Tuesday 6/26 Cost: $350
Fretboard Theory with Mark Benanti
3 part workshop for electric and acoustic guitarists interested in taking their playing to the next level. Saturdays 6/16 - 6/30, 11 am -12:30 pm Cost: $100
Rock Overtime Band Camp
We're concluding our current band camp sessions with a performance at the Redwood Cafe Tuesday Sunday May 27 at 7:00 PM. Come by to check out the bands. We're currently putting together musicians for Rock Overtime band camp #9. Rock Overtime is where we put you together with other musicians with similar likes and skill levels to form a band. Then you and your new band mates meet once a week for two hours here at our on site performance area with instructor Mark Benanti who will help you learn some cover tunes and write your own original song. The fifth session is a performance with your new band at a local club. For more info, go to www.lncav.com.
Loud and Clear Music and Commercial A/V Installation 7886 Old Redwood Hwy Cotati CA 94931 707.665.5650 Monday - Saturday 11:00a-6:30p
Sundays 11:00a-4:00p
RELAY FOR LIFE & BARK FOR LIFE EVENTS
3rd Annual Bark for Life Kick-Off Party & Battle of the Bands
Sat. 5/19 12 -7 pm
Friar Tuck's Pub, 8201 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati
Join your American Cancer Society's Bark For Life hosted by Leprechauns For A Cure & Maggie May's Marauders in the fight against cancer. Find out more about Bark For Life while you vote for your favorite local bands and raise money for a great cause! Pick up Bark For Life, Relay For Life & American Cancer Society Information. Awesome fundraising merchandise for sale. Drink Specials for all ages. Dine and Donate. All Ages Welcome. All Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society's Bark For Life of Rohnert Park & Cotati www.RelayForLife.org/BarkRohnertParkCA
Relay For Life of Rohnert Park & Cotati
Sat. & Sun, 6/23 & 6/24
Sonoma Mt. Village, Rohnert Park
For more information or registration, visit www.Relayforlife.org/rohnertparkca
Contact The American Cancer Society 24 hours a day at www.cancer.org or 1-800-ACS-2345
Bark for Life Sat. 7/21 La Plaza Park, Cotati 8 AM Registration, & Pre-Registration Sign-in, & Professional photos begin 10 AM opening ceremonies begin, followed by walk, fun, games & fight against cancer Activities for our four legged friends! There is a $25 Registration fee per team. For more information contact Pam Wittner at 707-888-7280 or Pam.Wittner@hotmail.com.
COTATI CREEK CRITTERS Creek Stewardship Day Sun. 5/20, 9 am - 12 noon Cotati City Well Lot # 2 on Lakewood Ave., Cotati For both Creek Stewardship Days dress for work and weather, with boots or sturdy shoes and sun protection. Please bring your own drinking water bottle. Gloves and tools provided. Guidelines, maps and directions are accessible at www.CotatiCreekCritters.info. SONGBIRD COMMUNITY HEALING CENTER 8280 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati 707-795-2398 www.songbirdcenter.org CLICK HERE for monthly, ongoing, and special events
TOURISM EDUCATION FORUM Improving Visibility Online Through Search Engine Optimization Thurs. 5/31, 9 - 11 am Sonoma County Tourism Bureau offices, 3637 Westwind Blvd., Santa Rosa Kimberly Ercius, founder of search engine marketing consulting firm Sercius, will discuss how search engine optimization works, why it is important to your tourism business, and what you can do to take advantage. In addition to learning new strategies to attract visitors to your site, you will also learn how to determine what your customers are searching for online, what your competitors are doing, and how you can optimize your website for search engine ranking. Continental breakfast will be served during the event, and there will be opportunities to network with other Sonoma County tourism industry representatives. To make reservations, contact Lauren Ward at Lauren.Ward@sonoma-county.org. There are 30 spots available for this seminar so register early!
CHAMBEREE - NETWORKING WITH 13 CHAMBERS
Thurs. 6/7, 4-7 pm
Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2230 Becker Blvd., Santa Rosa
Admission is $5.00
RSVP required - go to Chamberee.org to sign up
MEMBER DISCOUNTS FOR CONSTANT CONTACT
Because you're a member of the Cotati Chamber of Commerce, you can get some of the biggest discounts on Constant Contact's Email Marketing and Online Survey tools to help you stay in touch with your customers and their needs.
If you've never used Constant Contact before, your choice of discount will be 20% off for 6 months or 25% off for 12 months. Plus, you get Constant Contact's unlimited, award-winning FREE support and personal coaching to help you do it right every step of the way! To receive your discount, CLICK HERE!
If you've already been using Constant Contact, just email them at chamberprogram@constantcontact.com. If you include your user name and the Cotati Chamber name, then they will take care of the discount for you.
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