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We have a new tasty prize drawing lined up again to say thank you for referring a potential new member to join the Cotati Chamber of Commerce.  Simple enough... send name of business/friend to Debbie G. Koos - Cotati Chamber Member Representative and you will be entered in a drawing to win a dinner for two at Friar Tuck's Pub... home of the delicious corn beef dinner.  Both referring member and new members will be entered to win. 
Contact Debbie @ 707.484.7451 or dkoos@penngroveproud.com.

The Cotati City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Formula-Based Fast Food Restaurant ordinance.   The recommended changes would eliminate regulations pertaining to:
1.  caps and equitable distribution (current capped at 8)
2.  limitations on multiple same franchises within the City (currently not allowed)
3.  spacing requirements
The ordinance amendments would apply city-wide with the exception of the Public Facilities, Commercial and General Industrial zones and certain portions of downtown where outlets are already prohibited.

Please attend this meeting and let your opinions be heard. You can also send comments to Assistant City Manager Micah Hinkle at mhinkle@ci.cotati.ca.us or call 707-665-3634.

For more information about the proposed amendment, go to http://www.ci.cotati.ca.us/app/assets/managed/meetings/PLANNING07152013packet.pdf

 

Food - Beer - Music - Contests - Wiener Dog Races - Don't Miss the Fun!

REDWOOD CAFÉ MUSIC, POETRY & MORE
Open Mic
Thu, August 1, 7pm - 10pm
Come discover the musician, poet or comedian in you! A backline of drums, bass, electric guitar and acoustic guitar available.Sign ups @ 6:30 pm!
$3.50 pints of beer & $5 glasses of wine

Djiin (French~Flamenco~Gypsy)
Fri, August 2, 9pm - 12am
French~Flamenco~Gypsy Dgiin (pronounced GIN) is known around Sonoma County as a band with a unique style encompassing various cultures and influences and songs sung mainly in French. Their energetic performances draw a lively crowd that can dance all night. Not to be missed! All ages, $10

Yo Pizza Face
Sat, August 3, 9:00pm - 11:30pm
Some of the best musicians in Sonoma County get together to play in this awesome pickup band. players include Willy Jordan and Robin Pfefer. A Show Not to miss!! $5

Organix Guitar - Music & Mimosas
Sun, August 4, 11am - 2pm
Eclectic Acoustic w/ Jason Bodlovich - Enjoy music & mimosas!

An Evening of Poetry
Sun, August 4, 5pm - 7pm
Al Young, Nancy Keane, Bill Vartnaw; Sarah Baker, music

Rock Overtime Student Performance
Tue, August 6, 7pm - 9pm

Visit  www.RedwoodCafe.com for their extensive calendar of events.
8420 Old Redwood Hwy., downtown Cotati
707-795-7868

Sat. 8/3, 12 - 4 pm
Carl's Body Shop, 8755 Pine Lane, Cotati
Please come join the Schollmann Family in celebrating our family business, serving Sonoma County in repairing vehicles for 50 years!!
BBQ - Games - Prizes!
Carl, Mary, Bruce, Helen, David, Lori, Kelly, Blake and Elizabeth Schollmann

Your Connecting Branch for the Body, Mind and Spirit  

UPCOMING EVENTS
Move Beyond Stress w/ Carol Hince
Saturday, 8/3
Tired? Overwhelmed? Too much to do? Not enough time for yourself? Renew yourself at this quarterly mini yoga retreat.

Introduction to Ortho-Bionomy w/ Terri Moon
Sunday, 8/4
Re-discover your body's natural tendency to release pain.

Classical Pilates Mat Class w/ Darien Gold
Wednesday, 8/7 & Saturday, 8/10
Feel rejuvenated, powerful,, and educated with these classes

Live from Your Heart w/ Terri Moon
Sunday, 8/11 & 18:
This Introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) will support you in reducing conflict, expressing yourself clearly, and much more.

Spiritual Guidance & Political Challenge w/ Sandy Eastoak
Friday, 8/16
See how practice with our spirit guides empowers us to bring compassion, awareness, and profound connection to our activity in the world.

The Goddess and the Crop Circle w/ Priestess Christy Michaels, MA
Friday, 8/23
All last year, the earth was stamped with symbols of the Goddess. Is there a message?

For a complete calendar of Special Events, On-Going Classes and Open Hours with Drop-In Healing, go to www.SongbirdCenter.org.
8297 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati
707-795-2398
     

ERIN ARMSTRONG POTLUCK FUNDRAISER 
Sun. 8/4, 12-4 pm
Sally Tomatoes, Sonoma Mountain Village, 1100 Valley House Dr., Rohnert Park
Erin has been involved in our community for many, many years. She has helped raise our children, organize our events, served on our nonprofit boards (including the Cotati Chamber) and made our town a better place. Now she needs our help. Please set aside a little time to stop by and help her and the Armstrong family through this challenging time.
Thank you. ~ Gerard Giudice

•     Money donation tree with available $100, $50, & $20 participation levels
•     Family friendly fun with Bocce, Basketball, Horseshoes, Billiards & Darts
•     BBQ hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings by Sally Tomatoes
•     Please bring a BBQ side dish, salad, or dessert to share
• Erin will be making a guest appearance, so we hope you can come!
• Details also online at: www.SallyTomatoes.com/Events.
• RSVP to Gerard: info@sallytomatoes.com or 707-665-9472. 

Unable to attend? You can still show your support! Checks payable to "Erin Armstrong Medical Trust Fund" can be mailed or delivered to Rohnert Park or Cotati Exchange Bank or to Sally Tomatoes. 

 

CIGAR DINNER
Fri. 8/16, 6 pm
Sally Tomatoes, Sonoma Mountain Village, 1100 Valley House Dr., RP
Reservations Limited/ Contact Gerard at 707-665-9472.
For more information go to www.SallyTomatoes.com/Events.

Fundraising Dinner for Stephanie Cody
Sun. 8/4
4-8:30 pm, Cotati Veterans Memorial Building

Pancake Breakfast
Sat. 8/17 & Sun. 8/18
7 am-12 pm, at Lions Hut, 86 La Plaza

For more information on any of these events or the Cotati Lions Club, email CotatiLionsClub@gmail.com.

Friday, 8/9, 10 am - 12 pm
Conservation Corps North Bay, 365 Blodgett Street, Cotati
In Celebration of Our 2nd Annual Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps Ending Ceremony
Refreshments served. RSVP:  Monique Evans 707-303-3069  ext. 380 or mevans@conservationsorpsnorthbay.org

Sat. & Sun. 8/17 & 8/18
La Plaza Park, Old Redwood Hwy & W. Sierra Ave., Cotati
The 23rd annual multi-cultural, multi-generational, nonprofit Cotati Accordion Festival will be taking place this August 17th & 18th in La Plaza Park in downtown Cotati, Ca..

The event, which donated $19,250.00 to local youth groups following the 2012 festival, will be celebrating "Viva L'Italia" with internationally acclaimed Italian accordionists Renzo Ruggieri, Vincenzo Abbraciante, and Pietro Adragna, all making the long trip from Italy to take the stage in Cotati.

The festival will also include 20 accordion acts, including zydeco, klezmer, polka, tango, Latino, rock and much more, along with the polka tent, the jam tent the zydeco dance party, food vendors, arts and crafts, beer and wine.

Tickets are $15.00 in advance, $17.00 at the gate and $25.00 for both days.  They may be purchased by calling 1-888-559-2576, or at all Oliver's Markets, The Last Record Store and People's Music. For information call (707) 664-0444, go on line at www.cotatifest.com, or email us at info@cotatifest.com

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