IN THIS ISSUE

       Monday, 9/2 - Labor Day

Thurs. 9/26, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Marc Mezzetta's Deli & BBQ
101 E. Cotati Ave., Cotati
Great opportunity to network with other Cotati Chamber members - don't forget that people do business with people they know. Delicious food, drinks, prizes!! Don't miss this opportunity!

 

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.

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





Would you like to volunteer at this FUN event? Contact Suzanne at chamber@cotati.org or 707-795-5508.

Tues. 9/3, 6 - 7:30 pm
Cotati Room, Ray Miller Community Center, 216 E. School St., Cotati

COTATI-RP CO-OP NURSERY SCHOOL TURNS

Photo courtesy of Press Democrat.

60!
Chamber member Cotati-Rohnert Park Co-Op Nursery Schoolcelebratestheir60thanniversary this year. The school was established in1953 by a group of local mothers to help educate young children. The school is a non-profit co-op that is run, managed, and owned by the parents of students who enroll there. They utilize a play-based learning environment with parents participating and helping in the class each day.

The Co-Op Nursery School is located at 150 West Sierra Avenue, Cotati and you can reach them at (707) 795-4846 or visit their website at www.cotaticoop.org

BUSINESS CONFIDENCE AT ALL-TIME HIGH   

Business confidence is at an all-time high among executives in Sonoma County! The Summer 2013 report outlines a positive outlook among business executives regarding hiring and increased investment, and includes a special focus on the Affordable Care Act, and workforce retirement.

 

Click CLICK HERE or on the image to the right to download the report.

  

 

SMART SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING WORKSHOP  

Thurs, 9/5, 6:30 - 8 pm

Wedgewood Banquet Center, Foxtail Golf Club, 100 Golf Course Dr., Rohnert Park
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Tues, 9/10, 6:30 - 8 pm

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Fireside Room, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, SR 

You're not going to want to miss this information packed, fun filled and FREE workshop!

Your host and speaker is Dave Wasson, President and Founder of Wasson Investment Services. Space is limited. Call to reserve your spot today! (800) 905-3756 

REDWOOD CAFÉ MUSIC, POETRY & MORE
Open Mic
Thu, 8/29, 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

Misner & Smith, Bootleg Honeys - $6-10

Fri, 8/30, 6 pm - 10 pm

Crafting songs rich in meaning and texture, Misner & Smith's sound is anchored by their unique vocal harmonies and evocative lyrics. Opening the show is The Bootleg Honeys, a new band featuring local songbirds, Alison Harris, Hannah Jern-Miller, and Katie Philips.

 

The Linda Ferro Band, $8

Sat, 8/31, 9:00pm - 11:30pm

Linda Ferro has been supporting and participating in music in California's North Bay area for over twenty years.

 

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

HOW TO HANDLE COUNTERFEIT BILLS 

There has been an increase in recent weeks in the number of counterfeit bills being passed in Sonoma County businesses.  Most of the denominations are $20, $50 and $100.  Below is a link from the secret service which has information regarding how to determine if a bill is counterfeit.  If you think a bill is counterfeit, politely refuse to accept the bill.  Do not become confrontational.  Call the police and give them a good description of the parties trying to pass the bills.  Also remember that not all people passing counterfeit money are criminals, they may also be unsuspecting recipients of bad bills.

http://www.secretservice.gov/money_detect.shtml

 

Your Connecting Branch for the Body, Mind and Spirit  

 

NEW AT SONGBIRD - FRIDAY FLOCK NIGHTS

Suggested donation 1 cent to $30**

 

Increasing Your Psychic Abilities w/ Kooch Daniels

Friday, 9/6, 7:30 - 9:30pm  

Develop your psychic abilities by learning to listen closely to the voice of your intuition. Do exercises to connect with your unique skills, increase trust, and empower your psychic self! Explore what can align you with your natural gifts. Kooch is a local author and professional psychic. www.cybermystic.com 

 

A Maya Message of Hope for the Future: Storytelling, Pictures of Honduras, and Meditation w/ Jan Ogren

Friday, 9/13, 7:30 - 9:30pm  

Jan was invited to Honduras to participate in the transformative ceremonies of 12/21/2012. Come explore the new evolution of human consciousness and interconnectedness. that was foretold by the Mayans. www,janogren.net 

 

Embody your Soul Calling & Create Prosperity w/ Marin Bach Antonson

Friday, 9/20, 7:30 - 9:30pm  

Women are waking up to their potential and following their "soul call," but many struggle with how to create financial freedom while doing their "great work." This is for women visionaries who want to stop struggling, start serving, and learn the secrets for connecting soul-work with financial success! www.riseupgoddess.com 

 

**Most or all of these donations go to Songbird to support us in keeping our events and services affordable.

 

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

Dog Fest - sponsored by Canine Companions
Sun. 9/29, 9 am
Spring Lake, Santa Rosa
The  purpose is to raise funds for 5 more guide dogs.  Bring your dogs and come for a tour! Team: www.cci.org/dogfest  to get a team together or call Erin Barnett at 707-577-1839 or ebarnett@cci.org to volunteer.

Life Line Screening
Sat. 10/19
Cotati Lions Club, 86 La Plaza, Cotati
Offering safe, painless, non-invasive preventative health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical.  To be more proactive about your health and to live longer for yourself, your family and your community, please register for these potentially life-saving tests today.  CLICK HERE to get more info about how you can sign up while receiving $10 off any package priced above $139.  For only $149 (regularly $159) you can learn your risk of having stroke or vascular disease. 

Cotati Lions Club Meetings
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 7 - 8 pm
86 La Plaza, Cotati (behind Rancho Adobe Fire Station).

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to email cotatilionsclub@gmail.com or visit our website www.cotati-lions.org to view our Calendar of Events.

AD SALES FOR OFFICIAL 2014 VISITORS GUIDE & MAP   

 

The Official Sonoma County Visitors Guide and Map is the premier marketing piece showcasing Sonoma County and is supported by the SCT's $5 million sales and marketing programs reaching millions of travelers each year.

Visitors are looking for lodging, food and wine experiences, shopping, attractions, recreation, cultural arts and events. The Official Sonoma County Visitors Guide and Map is the essential travelers guide for planning a trip or deciding what to do once arriving in Sonoma County.

For more information, contact Connie Bowen at 707 887-1609 or connie@studiompublishing.com, or CLICK HERE.

HALLOWEEN BUNCO TOURNAMENT
Fri. 10/18, 6:30 pm
Sally Tomatoes Event Center, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park
ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Fri. 10/25, 10 am
Foxtail Golf Club, Rohnert Park

For more information go to www.SallyTomatoes.com/Events or call 707-665-9472.