Your Body is Your Temple.

Give the gift of Love.

Thank those you are grateful for.

Give the gift of massage.

"It is obvious that Kit loves her work. Kit is a healer. Her work on my shoulders and arms has helped me tremendously."

Specials:
3 pre-paid 1-hour massage sessions,
or
2 pre-paid 1.5-hour sessions
for $175.00

Kit Lofroos

www.lofroos.org
(707) 793-2195

www.lofroos.org

New Shining Moments Michael

Gallery One in Petaluma, established in 1988, presents a new art exhibit by Rosemarie Barboni,
Caroline Hipkiss, Cynthia Hipkiss, and Sandra Speidel.  The title of the exhibit is New Shining Moments.
April 18 to May 22, 2010.  Saturday, April 24 there is  a reception to meet the artists from 5:00 - 8:00pm
Enjoy the Butter and Egg Day Parade and then come to the gallery.  Normal gallery hours are:
Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 5:30pm;  Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm.  Gallery One is located at
209 Western Ave. in historic downtown Petaluma.       707-778-8277     www.petalumagalleryone.com

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Important Notice regarding the Road Configuration of Bigbox project

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Raw Milk Drinkers

Petaluma Arts Center Spring Salon Series Richard Polsky - The Business of Art

River Monster Project

Have you seen it? Smelled it?

Come across it on a midnight stroll along the Petaluma River?

We've been wondering why after all the encounters with our slimy  friend
over the years that no-one has been able to capture it.  Whether  you've
seen  it  in the  river,  on the  muddy  river  banks    or sitting at a
riverfront cafe, it's your pen and paper that are finally going  to show
the world what our River Monster really looks like.

This is a call for artists for our April group show  and  we  would love
to see young people involved with their  families!  We are  sending this
out to more than our usual  group  of  artists  to  draw  from  a larger
group. I f you have not participated as an artist in one  of  our shows,
please pay attention to the particulars below.

Your artwork needs to be delivered by April 19th  and will  be  shown to
the world on April 23rd at multiple locations. We must  have  the art no
later then THE 19TH OR IT WONT BE INCLUDED IN SHOW and it must  be ready
to hang ... we want  a  lot  of monsters  so  grab  grandpa  and  all your
neighbors  and  co-workers  and  have  them  draw  or paint   a monster.

PLS LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN DO IT AND HOW MANY OTHERS...ASAP

It's time for the river monster to see the light of day!

http://rivertownrevival.com/river-monster-project/

All  art  must  have  any  hardware  necessary  for  hanging   in place.
Boomerang Gallery/Heebejeebe reserves the right to refuse  any  art that
is unprepared. We also request  that  artists  make  prior  arrangements
with the gallery in the event that a piece has special needs
(electricity, etc) or if a  piece  is  especially  large.  Space  in our
gallery is  limited  and we  ask  that  artists  be  conscious  of that.
Boomerang Gallery/Heebejeebe is located at 46 Kentucky  St in  Petaluma.
For further information or questions call: (707) 773-3222

Ongoing Support Groups for Children and Adolescents

Artist Studio for Rent May 1

960 sq ft studio with great northern light, high ceilings, quiet country setting west of Petaluma, no live in - $500/month

contact
katehanna7@yahoo.com

Join Assemblymember Jared Huffman and special guest Jerry Brown for the 1st Annual Huffman's Hootenanny!

When:  April 18th, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Where:  Green Strings Farm in Petaluma -- 3571 Old Adobe Road

How much:  Just $20.10 for victory in 2010! It's the best dog'gone deal in political event history!

It's gonna be one heck of a barn dance with great food, Sonoma wines, live music, and of course politics! 

 Get Tickets/RSVP by CLICKING HERE <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?JaredHuffmanforAssem/4b95b81e3e/cf930b270b/2667470134> .

*Space is limited so please reserve your tickets now!

Q
"See you at the Hootenanny!" 

$600 Wanted – Cottage/Separate Unit – Penngrove (petaluma)

Professional Female and 12 yr. old fox terrier looking to rent long term

cottage or separate in-law unit in Penngrove.

Must have shower/tub & washer/dryer, quiet, clean, sun, yard.

Have lived and worked in Sonoma county since 1979 - graduated SSU.

I and the dog do not do drugs, drink, or smoke and do not chew on

rugs or walls. I have my own business and teach in Petaluma.

Have to move due to rental property has sold after 16 yrs.

Hope to hear from you soon.. Thanks.

Katy – 707/794-8247

Is Good Posture Bad for Your Back?

Are you tired of having back or joint pain? You can learn how to be free of pain! Learning what is the underlying cause of your pain will enable you to make changes that eliminate your pain. Almost everyone in highly industrialized countries has adopted a modern posture that is misaligned and so pervasive we can't even see it. Many treatments don't address the underlying cause of pain.

Learning a set of simple, specific guidelines can bring you relief from pain anytime, anywhere. The same guidelines that take away your pain also straighten your spine.

Come to a 2 hour Balance Method workshop - "The 3 Myths That are Causing Your Back Pain". Mention where you heard about this for your complimentary ticket!

IN PETALUMA: Monday, April 26 from 6:30-8:30 pm.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Seating is limited. To register, call 707-658-2599 or visit www.sonomabodybalance.com

Why do people in some countries have no back pain? 80% of the population in the United States suffers from back pain, compared to only 5% in many other countries, such as Portugal and Greece. These healthy people move slightly differently than we do. The teaching of the Balance Center is based on more than 35 years of research on these healthy populations. When you stand, bend, sit, walk, and sleep as these people do, your pain can be significantly reduced or eliminated.

SIX WAYS THIS APPROACH IS UNIQUE:

-Balance is based on studying healthy people
-No special devices, special equipment or special chairs are needed
-No exercises or radical positions are required
-Balance dramatically improves your posture
-You use this information immediately in your car, at work, even at the
movies
-A slight shift in position brings relief


WHAT DO PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE RESULTS OF BALANCE?

“I have successfully used Balance Center instructions as part of a comprehensive treatment program for my patients with painful spinal conditions.”
- William Firtch, M.D.

"This class was a revelation for me. It increased my awareness of being out of Balance and I learned simple changes I can make to become more balanced and pain free. It was powerful learning what I can do on a daily basis to avoid pain. Dana taught us simple techniques to use everyday to correct bad posture and live pain free. It’s given me hope and has been a life changing experience that has put me back in control ."
- Julie Shapiro, Oakland, CA

“I’ve tried almost all there is to try and Balance has taught me how to take care of my own back, rather than spending tons of money.”
- Clyde Lerner, Independent computer consultant

"Before I took the Balance class, I experienced chronic neck, low back, hip, and gluteal tension, in spite of the fact that I received weekly chiropractic adjustments. While taking the class, my tension decreased significantly. The tools I learned in the class also enabled me to teach basic sitting skills to patients which helped eliminate a major cause of recurring back pain for many of them."
-Jay Bunker, Chiropractor

Taught by Dana Davis, MA, Senior Certified Instructor by the Balance Center in Palo Alto and Certified Yoga Teacher. Class includes slides, practice sitting and bending in Balance, anatomy and individual hands-on guidance. Enrollment is limited. For more information, visit www.sonomabodybalance.com. For information about the Balance Center, visit www.balancecenter.com.


To register, call 707-658-2599 or visit www.sonomabodybalance.com

Petaluma Ukulele Group

Meets twice a month, various venues. Sign up on "Petaluke" through Yahoo Groups for announcements and complete information.

Office Space on Westside

Street front office on 2nd St., a nice stroll to Aqus for your afternoon pick-me-up.
Approx. 425 sq feet. $700. Call Joseph @ 765—1745.

American Graffiti Hub Cap Painting Event

Hi everyone,

As most of you know I have been coordinating the Hub Cap Painting event for American Graffiti for the last 4 years.

Last year we had 56 hub caps painted by local artists, distributed the hub caps around town for a silent auction. The silent auction was held and we raised about $4000 for local charities.

This year, I already have about 20 different artists pre painting more than 50 hub caps to be delivered to me on May 1. In addition to the silent auction I will also have artist painting hub caps the day of the event May 15.

If you agree to have hub caps in your gallery for the silent auction I will provide you with the following:

1. Hub Caps to be on display May 5, or sooner, thru May 16

2. Information on each artist, the name of each piece, and the charity for which the artist selected. The Artist decides which charity they are painting the hub cap for. This year’s charities are: PETALUMA SAVE A LIFE, PETALUMA CHILDREN’S DIABETES, PETALUMA’S BREAST SAVER AVON WALK TEAM.

3. Map of all hub cap locations so participants can see all the hub caps painted by artists

4. Silent Auction Bid Sheet

5. Hub Cap Poster for your window

6. Bid Info Sheet for each hub cap

7. SILENT AUCTION starts May 8 & finishes May 16 when you close your business.

8. You will be responsible for contacting all successful bidders and collecting their money and giving them their winning hub cap.

9. You will also return all bid sheets/cash to me the following week

10. I will present a single check to each charity at a scheduled event once all caps have been accounted for and will let you know the date.

PLEASE let me know NLT Friday, April 23 if you are interested in exhibiting hub caps in your stores.

I hope you do participate because it is lots of fun, for a great cause, and helps to drive people to your gallery during the annual American Graffiti Event.

To see examples from last year visit http://www.hausfortuna.com/category/american_graffiti/

I look forward to hearing back that you will support this year’s event! It is a blast

Karla Schikore, Owner

Haus Fortuna

STORE:

111 - 2nd Street, Petaluma, CA 94952

707.283.0166 (S) 707.283.0164 (F)

WAREHOUSE:

2200 Pine View Way, Suite F, Petaluma, CA 94954

707.283.2880 (W) 707.283.2882 (F)

www.hausfortuna.com

Rockin’ Country Chic Benefit

Put on yer best duds and join PEP Housing for a “Rockin’ Country Chic” benefit at Rockin’ H Ranch on Thursday, May 13, 5:00-8:00 p.m. This is PEP Housing’s most important fundraiser of the year, bringing in essential revenue that provides affordable housing for low-income seniors. The event will feature live country music by New Skye, BBQ tasting stations with different styles of barbecue from across the country, cash raffle prizes, and silent and live auctions. For more information and to register, call 707-762-2336, email pep@pephousing.org, or visit www.pephousing.org.

Twisted Vines Revival Dinner Benefitting Community Health Foundation of Greater Petaluma

Dick & Julie Warner of Twisted Vines Restaurant fame in conjunction with the Community Health Foundation (CHF)

are hosting a Twisted Vines Revival Dinner on Friday, May 21st @ 7 pm at the Petaluma Women's Club. The gourmet

dinner prepared by Chef Julie Warner and paired with wines specially selected by Wine Aficionado Dick Warner of

Dick Warner Wines, will benefit CHF. The Foundation (http://www.chfpetaluma.com/index.html) which is one of the oldest

in Petaluma (founded 1976) serves the needs of the Petaluma Community through its annual grants to 501c3 organizations

that support Health, Seniors and Youth in the Greater Petaluma Community. Please see the CHF website for more information

on the over $4 million that CHF has reinvested in Petaluma since its founding. In addition, the event will include live music by

Banana of the Youngblood's - and a local resident - along with the gourmet food. Other sponsors (partial list) include Hollingsworth

Jewelers Gallery and Lace House Linen. So, come on out and enjoy the perfect symphony of gourmet food and fine wine and

help support your community. A donation of 25% of the proceeds will go to CHF.

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Are you a fan of Fourth and Sea??

Fourth and Sea Fish and Chips recently put up a facebook page, and we'd love for you to join us there to see our menus, food, specials, plans, events, and everything else you need to know to stay in the loop. 
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Petaluma-CA/Fourth-and-Sea-Fish-and-Chips/294857392454?ref=ts

Join us for a Rivertown Revival FUNdraiser!!

Kick the Monday Blues, bring your dancing shoes.
Come help us kick off the new week with
an old fashioned Revival, Lagunitas style!

What? Fundraiser for the Rivertown Revival--enjoy rockin' music by the Incubators, bottomless cup
Lagunitas' beer, and tasty bites from Preferred Sonoma Caterers

When? Monday, April 19th, 5:00 to 7:30

Where? Lagunitas Beer Sanctuary

Why? Seed money to build the Greatest Slough on Earth, the Rivertown Revival-- art boat races,
land and water art, music, beer and food.
Festival on McNear Peninsula on July 24, 2010

How? Purchase a ticket for $25 and enjoy unlimited beer, food, music and cheer.
Tickets sold at the Mystic or email kelin@clementineecoevents with your reservation
and you can pay at the door via Will Call.

This is an all ages event so bring the kiddos.
We'll have some yummy Sasparillas for the under-aged and designated drivers.

Space is limited to 70 and this event will sell out; Purchase tickets or email Cheryl pronto to reserve yours.
getmoxie@yahoo.com. Cheers!

Thanks for supporting the Rivertown Revival!

Suite in Luxury home for Rent

On a hill above Petaluma walking distance to downtown is a Spanish style villa with 3 professional folks (tech and education) who live here as they work in and out of town.
We have need of another non-smoking roommate
Large bedroom with view of Sonoma Mtns and Petaluma, .private bath and seperate study with views on second floor Wifi private patio and large garden. The kitchen, great room private patio and large garden are shared. Off street parking.
Responsible adult, excellent references, no pets perfect pied-a -terre for the discerning in Petaluma.
$1000 per month available to show now and move in June 1
pamelasuewrites@yahoo.com

Who's climbing Shasta

Be there: Friday 23 at 5:20 at Aqus Cafe

If you are interested in climbing Shasta.....

Is Good Posture Bad for Your Back?

Are you tired of having back or joint pain? You can learn how to be free of pain! Learning what is the underlying cause of your pain will enable you to make changes that eliminate your pain. Almost everyone in highly industrialized countries has adopted a modern posture that is misaligned and so pervasive we can't even see it. Many treatments don't address the underlying cause of pain.

Learning a set of simple, specific guidelines can bring you relief from pain anytime, anywhere. The same guidelines that take away your pain also straighten your spine!

Come to a 2 hour Balance Method workshop: "The 3 Myths That are Causing Your Back Pain." Mention where you heard about this for your complimentary ticket!

IN PETALUMA: Monday, April 26 from 6:30-8:30 pm

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Seating is limited. To register, call 707-658-2599 or visit www.sonomabodybalance.com

Why do people in some countries have no back pain? 80% of the population in the United States suffers from back pain, compared to only 5% in many other countries, such as Portugal and Greece. These healthy people move slightly differently than we do. The teaching of the Balance Center is based on more than 35 years of research on these healthy populations. When you stand, bend, sit, walk, and sleep as these people do, your pain can be significantly reduced or eliminated.

SIX WAYS THIS APPROACH IS UNIQUE:

-Balance is based on studying healthy people
-No special devices, special equipment or special chairs are needed
-No exercises or radical positions are required
-Balance dramatically improves your posture
-You use this information immediately in your car, at work, even at the
movies
-A slight shift in position brings relief

WHAT DO PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE RESULTS OF BALANCE?

“I have successfully used Balance Center instructions as part of a comprehensive treatment program for my patients with painful spinal conditions.”
- William Firtch, M.D.

"This class was a revelation for me. It increased my awareness of being out of Balance and I learned simple changes I can make to become more balanced and pain free. It was powerful learning what I can do on a daily basis to avoid pain. Dana taught us simple techniques to use everyday to correct bad posture and live pain free. It’s given me hope and has been a life changing experience that has put me back in control ."
- Julie Shapiro, Oakland, CA

“I’ve tried almost all there is to try and Balance has taught me how to take care of my own back, rather than spending tons of money.”
- Clyde Lerner, Independent computer consultant

"Before I took the Balance class, I experienced chronic neck, low back, hip, and gluteal tension, in spite of the fact that I received weekly chiropractic adjustments. While taking the class, my tension decreased significantly. The tools I learned in the class also enabled me to teach basic sitting skills to patients which helped eliminate a major cause of recurring back pain for many of them."
-Jay Bunker, Chiropractor

Taught by Dana Davis, MA, Senior Certified Instructor by the Balance Center in Palo Alto and Certified Yoga Teacher. Class includes slides, practice sitting and bending in Balance, anatomy and individual hands-on guidance. Enrollment is limited. For more information, visit www.sonomabodybalance.com. For information about the Balance Center, visit www.balancecenter.com.

Beautiful Space Available to Rent for Classes & Workshops

Beautiful centrally located studio in Petaluma available for rent (across from Whole Foods). Perfect for yoga and healing classes or workshops. Rent is $23/hour or $18/hour for 6 or more hours per month. Various time slots available, including some nights, weekends.

Bright, airy space with white walls, 3 large windows that open to the outside, low pile carpet, upstairs, heat/AC, sink with filtered water, bathroom downstairs, 44x48" mirror, parking.

Plenty of yoga props, mostly eco-friendly, including:
- latex mats
- cork blocks
- cotton bolsters
- straps
- cotton and wool blankets
- 14 folding chairs
- and more...

Month by month contract means no risk for you. For more information, call Dana at (707) 658-2599.

Dance Studio for Rent

Dance studio for rent 285 sq. ft. with hardwood floors, mirrors, and a good sound system.  Perfect for private lessons; small group ballroom, salsa lessons, or any other dance form.  Located in the Historic Brewster District close to Downtown Petaluma.  Call for hourly rates and more information.  707 483 5314

Arts d’Light: Petaluma Arts Center Fundraiser 

Artists Sorrow One and Ricky Watts are showing “Reap What You Sow,”

TrueTone Skincare & Bodyworks Invites You

Pamela Joyce invites you to come to TrueTone Skincare & Bodywork on
          Thursday April 22 5-7 P.M.
           *Come and see the new Sothys Spring Summer Makeup Collection and get a FREE makeover
           *Meet our featured artist Roberta Ahrens and experience her nature inspired art
           *door prizes and gift bags
           * complimentary wine and cheese will be available

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Houseshare in west Petaluma $500/month

Please email Genie at eraff@ix.netcom.com.

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For Kids: Fiber Arts Summer Camps

MARTA SHANNON & STEFANY PERLMAN
instructors
class size limited to 10 students

SUMMER OF LOVE 2010 Camps:
Tie-Dye, Embroidery, and even a little beading
For ages 9-14 years
Learn the technique of making beautiful rainbow
tie-dye while you make a shirt for yourself. Master
the “in’s and out’s” of basic embroidery on a dish
towel sampler. And just to liven things up, string a
strand or two of gorgeous glass beads to go with
your new shirt.
Session I June 7,8,10, Mon,Tue,*Thurs
9am-12 noon (*NO class Wed!)
Session II June 22,23,24, Tue,Wed,Thurs
9am-12 noon
Class $90/ materials fee $20

FABRIC STAMPING AND COOL
“KOOL-AID” DYING MINI CAMP
For ages 9-14 years
Using an array of stamps, you will decorate a
sleepover pillowcase and dish towels. Using Kool-Aid
dyes, you will transform an assortment of silk
accessories into richly hued treasures to give or to
keep!
June 14 & 15, Mon & Tue, 9am-12noon
Class $60/ materials fee $20

BEGINNING BASKETRY
For ages 9-14 years
Using dyed reed, we will learn how to make
intricately patterned baskets using the twining
method weaving with two strands at a time. We will
also make less structured, freer style “Bird’s Nest”
baskets, using gourds to help shape our baskets.
June 28,29,30, Mon,Tue,Wed 9am-12noon
Class $90/ materials fee $15

Weaving, Braiding, Tassels & Pom-Poms
For ages 9-14 years
Using an array of beautiful fibers, we’ll explore
the basic techniques used in tapestry weaving on a
small frame loom . You will be introduced to the
ancient art of Kumihimo-Japanese multi-strand
braiding. You will also learn how to make that classic
embellishment: tassels and its irresistibly fun relativepom-
poms!!
July 19,20,21, Mon,Tue,Wed, 9am-12noon
Class $90/ materials fee $ 15


to register for this class or camps
call 707 658-1707
or martashannon@aol.com

Office furniture

Motorized cubicle stations, a complete conference room table & chairs, office lockers and more. I'm making really good deals and accepting most reasonably low offers.

Stan Shook

sfs@takeoff16.com

Two rooms for rent in lovely Sebastopol home 5 mins. walk from town

Rent combination bedroom and adjacent very large living room in beautiful home. This space has all hardwood floors, lots of light, a fireplace in the living room, floor to ceiling arch window (among other windows), high arched ceiling, French doors, and is very private with its own entrance. Share bathroom with large tub and recently upgraded good size sunny kitchen with breakfast nook with one other. W/D available. Plenty of storage in the garage. Located an easy 5 minutes walking distance from downtown Sebastopol.

Looking for quiet, healthy, responsible person. In this home you will have the balance of plenty of room for your own private space while sharing the kitchen and bathroom. Together we keep the common areas clean. I am a marriage and family therapist intern in my 50’s, oriented towards alternative health and healing, creativity and meditation.

Rent is $800. month plus half of the utilities. First, last and $250 security deposit to move in. Credit report and references requested by the landlord (who is great). Sorry, no pets, no smokers, no drugs or red meat eaters. Available anytime between April 15 and May 7th.

For photo go to:     https://post.craigslist.org/manage/1684989762/qp379

Mad Hatter Ball Sat. May 1st

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Get rid of your old electronic junk for free, 7 days a week

As you may know, North Bay Self Storage is a Sonoma County Green Certified Business.  In line with that, we are now a GREENspot Drop Off location as well.  This means that we are accepting e-waste for recycling 7 days a week.  This service is totally free to you, and for each qualifying item, $1.00 will be donated to the Petaluma Educational Foundation from Coastal Recycling.  This keeps unused items out of your way, out of the land fills, and benefits the schools of Petaluma!

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Credentialed teacher available for summer childcare/tutoring Janice Garrigan

If you need summer childcare services (beginning the first of week of June), I would be more than happy to provide parttime help. I am a credentailed and employed 3rd grade teacher in Petaluma, and I also work as a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor in town. I am in need of summer supplemental income and come with perfect driving record, references, complete FBI fingerprinting (required to hold a CA teaching credential), CPR/FIRST Aid certification (required to hold a personal training certification). I also have a safe, maintained SUV that is fully insured and registered, and have a perfect driving record. All of these qualifications will gladly be provided upon your requetst, along with as many references as you need. I have experience with infants, toddlers, school aged children and teens. Hours are flexible and I don't mind caring for dogs and home in the deal. I can provide tutoring (extra fee), rides, play dates, and "field trips" (you provide gas and entrance fees) for your child.

References available upon request.

THank you for your time.

Janice Garrigan

jbgarrigan@comcast.net

Wanted: 3br house in Petaluma. Wanted by June 1st!

3br house wanted for 3 responsible, clean, employed women and one sweet medium sized dog. Must have good size kitchen with dishwasher, large fenced back yard, laundry hook-ups or washer/dryer, and be clean, light and spacious. Our maximum rent amount is $1,900. We would like to be moved in by June 1st if possible.

If you have or know about a home like this for rent, please contact Maya at 415-342-1345.

Thank you so much!

Great Workshop for Sculptors, Potters and Landscapers!

Great Workshop for Sculptors, Potters and Landscapers!
Cut your firing costs! !!!! Check out the possibilities on Brent’s website!!
You have to see it to believe it!!! www.darjit.com

Saturday & and Sunday  May 22 & 23 – two work days plus slide show and lecture on the evening of Friday, May 21

“Create beautiful sculptural art and participate in the power of recycling cultural waste. Garden art and sculpture workshops use Darjit – an innovative architectural sculpting compound I designed in my native New Zealand. Darjit is made primarily from recycled paper silica powders(mining waste) and clay. Darjit is clay-like in texture, needs no firing, is user friendly, light weight when dry, and fantastic for elegant large scale work such as statues, garden walls and planters, columns and seating, outdoor kitchens, fire places, wood fired ovens, and organically shaped living spaces. It’s unique applications as a sculpting compound or finish plaster in a variety of thicknesses allows the artist to achieve an organic adobe look, round corners, niches, arches, gateways, or whatever one can imagine. By virtue of its flexibility, recycled and natural elements, and broad application of use, it is an ideal material for the artist or natural builder.

Participants will experience the joy of community learning and self expression, while manifesting the artist within who creates beauty and contributes to recycling in a meaningful way. In a
supportive environment we’ll explore 3D design, learn armature building techniques and flesh out our sculptural visions. Students begin with their design ideas, progress to building a wire netting
armature, or using a recycled form armature such as old metal frame chairs, furniture or buckets and then begin forming the frame for the sculpture. Our hands and hearts will bring the power
of our vision alive as we sculpt the final shape with the aesthetically pleasing Darjit plaster. A wide variety of finishing effects can be achieved with Darjit including embedded mosaic patterns, impressed patterns, textured finishes and hand crafted fine details.”
Brent Sumner

Participants arrive with model or sketch of their project – sometimes inspired by Brent’s Friday evening slides and lecture. Brent helps with every step of each project starting with his ingenious methods for building armatures.

Fee:  $200.00 plus materials. . Brent will supply the mesh, steel, welded wire, netting, lathe, coloring and Darjit. The fee for materials, calculated at the end of the workshop, depends on the amount each artist uses - usually ranges from $15 -$60 more for a really larger pieces.

Special fee for Returning  Participants: $170

(Those who wish to work together on one piece pay only one fee)

To reserve your place in the workshop, please pay a deposit of $50.00
post a cheque to made out to Brent Sumner to:
Kathleen Hanna, 1594 Eastman Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952

   Directions to Kathleen Hanna’s Petaluma Studio and “to bring” list upon receipt of deposit
Questions: katehanna7@yahoo.com

artist studio/workshop

960 sq ft in quiet country setting west of Petaluma. High ceilings, north light. No live-in.

Available May 2010 – inquire: 707-765-2802

Bella Luma Caffe' GRAND RE-OPENING PARTY! Sat- Butter & Egg Day!

Join us for our GRAND REOPENING PARTY Butter and Egg Day, Saturday, April 24th after the parade with Live Music by Subtle Tease and DJ Matt McKillop in the Plaza- FREE as a Kick off to our 7th season of "Blues & Jazz on the Pla zz", Saturdays 2-5, May to August.

We have expanded, remodeled and re-grouped to bring you great Italian wines, new items on the menu and a lovely lil' wine list at our NEW WINE BAR! Please stop by this weekend to say hello as we are CELEBRATING our 7th year in business!

See you this weekend!

Mindfulness Meditation and Emotions : FREE TALK

Led by Sharman Cippa, LCSW

Friday April 30th, 2010 7:00-8:30 p.m.

The Petaluma Counseling Center

204 G Street, Petaluma

707-782-1222 or www.petalumacounseling.com

This talk will explore how mindfulness meditation is an effective tool for managing difficult emotions.   Mindfulness is an approach that helps you learn to observe your thoughts, feelings, sensations and behaviors with compassionate awareness. We will talk about how to identify and understand states of mind along with skills to help you access your Wise Mind to make more effective choices. We will also explore urges and impulses and ways to work with them. No previous experience with mindfulness meditation is necessary.

Sharman Cippa, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker. She has practiced psychotherapy in the Bay Area since 1983 in hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, schools and private practice. Sharman has worked with children, adolescents and adults offering individual, couples and group therapy. She is impassioned about teaching mindfulness coupled with cognitive-behavioral skills to address such issues as depression, anxiety, impulse control, mood regulation and addictions. Sharman has worked in the Kaiser Santa Rosa psychiatry department for 11 years. She designed Mindful Recovery, a weekly skills based class for the Chemical Dependency program, which she thoroughly enjoys teaching.

Sonoma County Summer Jobs Program 2010

California Youth at Work

Summer Youth Job Program 2010

Are you looking for a summer job? Petaluma People Services Center may be looking for you! We’re searching for about 17 young people ages 14-24, who want the opportunity to work approximately 28 hours per week, in habitat restoration and other ecology projects or with community agencies. The jobs, paying $8 per hour, will start at the end of June or early July and last 6-8 weeks.

Are You Interested?
To qualify, you must be low-income and meet certain other criteria. You are encouraged to apply  if you receive, or have received, public assistance such as CalWORKs, help from Workforce Investment Act programs, or participated in foster care, probation, or gang-prevention services or have a documented disability or IEP.

If you live in Petaluma or Penngrove and are interested, fill out this flyer and return it by June 11, 2010, to Hollis Behn, Petaluma People Services Center, 1500 Petaluma Blvd. South, Ste. A, Petaluma, CA  94952. If you are eligible we will contact you for an interview.  LearntoEarn@petalumapeople.org

Are you eligible for the Summer Jobs Program?

To find out if you may be eligible for the Summer Jobs Program, answer these questions:

1. Are you 14-24 years of age?     Yes No

2. Are you low-income or do you receive public assistance?     Yes                   No

3. Are you legally able to work in this country?     Yes   No

4. If you are male, 18 years or older, have you registered for Selective Service?     Yes  No

    This does not apply if you are female – check here _____

5. Are you facing any of the following situations? (Check the statements that apply to you.)

_____ Lack basic literacy skills (read and write or speak English below a 9th grade level)?

_____ Have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), or had one before you left school, or proof of a disability       including a learning disability.

_____ School dropout or potential school dropout

_____ Unemployed

_____ Homeless, runaway or foster youth

_____ Pregnant or parent of a child

____ Involvement with the criminal justice system

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Please fill out the following and return by June 11th. Please make sure we can read your writing!

Name ______________________________________________ DOB _________________ Age _________

Complete Address _______________________________________________________________________

Telephone ____________________________________ Email ____________________________________

If enrolled in a school, which one? __________________________________________________________

Please note: If selected for employment you must provide the following as they apply to you:  All documents will be photocopied and returned to you immediately.

• Birth Certificate or US Passport
• Social Security Card (not just the number)
• Picture ID (school ID is acceptable)
• Your IEP, or doctor’s letter (if applicable) to determine a disability
• Proof of income, welfare, homelessness, foster care, probation, pregnancy or parenting
• Registration with Selective Service (if male and 18 or older)

Elece Hempel

Associate Executive Director

Petaluma People Services Center

1500 Petaluma Blvd. South, Suite A

Petaluma, CA  94952

707-765-8488

707-529-1201 cell

www.petalumapeople.org

Petaluma People Services Center, in our 36th year of service, is dedicated to improving the social and economic health of our community by providing programs that strengthen the dignity and self-sufficiency of the individual.

Looking for Softball players

Hey, folks:

We're looking for a few semi-experienced softball players for the Cotati Croakers (yep, that's the name), which will be playing in the Petaluma Friday night league late spring and summer. If you know of anyone who wants to play, please put them in touch with me. They don't have to commit to every Friday... we just need a few subs to fill out the roster on the weeks the team is light (of course, if they want to play full time, that's cool, too).

Thanks so much!

Dave

dcergo@sonic.net

In Defense of Beauty, by Michael Fels

350 Garden Challenge

Hello friends!

Please join the 350 Garden Challenge for a meeting next week at the Petaluma Seed Bank. Feel free to pass this email on to anyone who is interested in joining the 350 Garden Challenge and needs more info about how to get involved.

If you wish to be added to our weekly 350 email update list (only four more weeks!) please email me and I will add you.

Thanks,
Erin

Breathe Vitality Back into Your Life! May 10

REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY GROUP

Spring Schedule

May 10 – Breathe Vitality Back into Your Life!

Our speakers is Francesca Fasano, MA, RMT is a Certified Chi Nei Tsang (Abdominal Chi Massage) instructor who teaches at the Petaluma Adult School and internationally. She will guide us through some breathing exercises to increase our vitality and wellness. Her website is http://sites.google.com/site/beawell/

June 14 – Mind/Body Awareness in Chronic Illness

Our speaker is Melissa Patterson, ND is a naturopathic doctor, teacher, and medical intuitive in practice in Sebastopol. Dr. Patterson will speak on mind/body techniques to connect to and address the symptoms within the body. See also www.drmpatterson.vpweb.com

WHERE: Fireside Room, Elim Lutheran Church Office, 504 Baker Street, Petaluma

WHAT: Meetings feature a health profession speaker, and opportunities to share strategies for preventing and recovering from tendonitis, carpal tunnel & other repetitive strain injuries.

WHEN: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month.

6:30 – 6:45 p.m. - Group discussion / share strategies to prevent and recover

6:45 - 8:15 p.m. - Speaker, Q & A

A donation of $3 to $5 is gratefully accepted towards the expenses of running the group.

For information, seehttp://www.rsi-petaluma.blogspot.comor call 707-795-1107

Directions: >From the corner of Petaluma Blvd and Washington Street, take Petaluma Blvd south 1 long block to Western Ave; go right on Western 7 blocks (0.4 mile) to Baker Street. Go right on Baker 1.5 blocks to 504 Baker Street. It’s a buff yellow Craftsman house with a sign saying “Elim Church Office,” just past the church. The Fireside Room is the first room on the left.   

Access: There are two steps into the building.

Dealing with High Risk Underage Drinking and Drug Use in Petaluma

Are you concerned about high risk underage alcohol and other drug use?  Is it impacting you and your family?

Come participate in an educational event

Sponsored by Casa Grande High School and The Petaluma Coalition to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Problems.

"Dealing with High Risk Underage Drinking and Drug Use in Petaluma"

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Casa Grande High School OMU building

At this meeting, you will have the opportunity to:

§         Hear the facts related to high risk underage alcohol and other substance use in Petaluma

§         Gain insight into teen development and teen risk taking

§         Learn about motivations to use/abuse substances

§         Become more aware of problems related to high risk drinking and drug use

§         Share ideas on how to support yourself and your family in leading healthy lives.

This program is designed for students and their families to attend together although it is not required to attend together.

There will be separate break-out groups for students to talk and for parents to ask questions.

Elece Hempel

Closing soon: Beyond Digital and Morrie Camhi at the Petaluma Arts Center

Closing Sunday,  April 25, 2010

Two exhibitions covering the recent history of fine art photography

The G.K. Hardt Gallery
Fine Art Photography—Beyond Digital
This is an exhibition of photography that, while considering the traditional values of craftsmanship involved in the process, experiments with a variety of new techniques for producing images on materials such as canvas, silk and metals. Curator Joseph McDonald and Juror Nick Stone have collaborated to create an exhibition that explores these new possibilities. McDonald chose works from the studios of a number of prominent Bay Area photographers including Deborah Oropallo and Joseph Doyle. Nick Stone has invited the participation of another group of artists experimenting with the new technologies among them Don and Era Farnsworth who sent digital files of their collaborative works to be woven on industrial Jacquard looms in Belgium.

Gallery 2
Portrait as Metaphor: Photographs by Morrie Camhi
After years working as a professional photographer and teacher, Morrie Camhi and his family moved to Petaluma in the 1970’s. His portfolio consists of a multitude of projects and research, including the highly successful Espejo: Reflections of the Mexican—American, Faces and Facets: The Jews of Greece, and The Prison Experience. Work from all of these series will be included along with his iconic images of Petaluma, its people and places, and the intriguing series, Ad:vantage, based on personal ads and exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in 1983. This exhibition has been curated by Petaluma photographer Murray Rockowitz and sponsored in part by Mary Fassbinder. Morrie Camhi is represented by the Barry Singer Gallery.

The Petaluma Arts Center
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma, California 94952
707-762-5600 www.PetalumaArtsCenter.org
Contact: Vicky Kumpfer- 762-5600 x 101, vkumpfer@petalumaartscouncil.org

Petaluma Film Fest Returns with 26 Award-Winning Shorts

Dear Film & Arts Enthusiasts,

Please help us spread the word about the 2nd annual Petaluma Film Fest next Saturday, May 1st, at the historic Mystic Theatre in downtown Petaluma. In response to last year's sold-out event, we are tripling the size of the fest this year with three different programs of award-winning short films screening at 2:30pm, 7:30pm, and midnight. Each program will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the filmmakers. We are currently expecting directors from 19 of the 26 films being showcased, including several directors from France.

You can find full details of the Fest (and buy tickets) at our website: http://PetalumaFilmFest.org

All-Day Passes are available for $25. Individual tickets are $10 & $15 and available at Copperfield's Books in Petaluma, McNear's Mystic Theatre, or at the Carole L. Ellis box office on the SRJC Petaluma Campus Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:15pm (before our weekly Cinema Series).

The programs are advised for high school students and above.

I have attached a press release. Several directors are available for comment and we have plenty of hi-res film stills upon request.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

I hope to see you there!

Mike Traina
Director, Petaluma Film Alliance
(707) 778-3687
www.PetalumaFilmFest.org
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Free Yoga Classes

Neck, Shoulder & Uppr Back Workshop

When:     April 25   

                    1:30 – 4:30 PM

 Where:  BodyWorks Integrative Yoga and Stress Management

              390 Second Street, Petaluma, CA

              707-769-9933

               www.bodyworksyoga.com
This workshop is taught by Evlaleah Howard whose renowned teacher,  B.K.S Iyengar, saved her from a severe spinal injury and crippling pain over 30 years ago.  Evlaleah has since helped tens of thousands, and her therapeutic programs have been prescribed by MDs, Insurance Companies, and Workers' Compensation.  $58 per workshop, or $95 for both.

Adult Spanish Conversation Classes

Adult Spanish Classes


some openings in May:

Beginners: Monday 7-8pm
Advanced Beginners: Mon. 5:30 -6:30pm
Intermediate, Tues, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Call Hilary @707 824 8467 to get more info. and register.

Hilary is a credentialed bilingual instructor: Spanish learned while living in Mexico...
and practiced as a bilingual public schoolteacher for many years.

April North Bay Vegan Potluck

Are you a vegan, vegetarian or just curious about all of it? Come to our monthly Vegan Potluck and have a delicious meal, share your favorite vegan recipes and make new friends! We request that potluck items be free from all animal products including dairy and eggs (check your ingredient list for hidden animal products like casein, whey, gelatin, meat or fish broths, honey, etc.) Please bring your own serving and eating utensils, plate, cup, bowl, and napkin. Please also include a recipe or an ingredient list with your potluck dish.

When: Friday, April 23rd @ 6:30 pm

Where: 825 Middlefield Drive, Petaluma, CA, 94952 (United Church of Christ)(No affiliation)

For more information, go to:

http://www.meetup.com/North-Bay-Vegan-Potluck/

or:

http://caring4creatures.blogspot.com/

ATTACHMENT:
see flyer attached

Yoga, Dance, Pilates Studio for Rent

Studio space for rent 285 sq. ft. with hardwood floors, mirrors, and a good sound system.  Perfect for private lessons; small group dance, yoga, Pilates or any form of body work.  Located in the Historic Brewster District close to Downtown Petaluma.  Lots of windows and light with easy parking. Call for hourly rates and more information.  707 483 5314

Down the Wal-Mart Low Road: What Are the Costs of a Supercenter?

April 16, 2010

http://www.livingwagesonoma.org

Down the Wal-Mart Low Road: What Are the Costs of a Supercenter?

by Martin J. Bennett

Wal-Mart recently announced plans to convert its existing discount store in Rohnert Park to Sonoma County's first 'supercenter.' Many cash-strapped cities are tempted to hastily approve retail projects that can generate- substantial sales tax revenue given the current economic downturn. However, we should pause to consider, not only the benefits, but also the costs of the proposed supercenter for Rohnert Park and Cotati.

This week the Rohnert Park City Council will consider Wal-Mart's application to expand the existing Wal-Mart discount store in that city to a supercenter.

A supercenter is a 200,000 square foot store that sells both general merchandise and groceries. Since 1988, Wal-Mart has opened 2300 supercenters nationwide. Wal-Mart announced in 2002 that it would build more than forty of these megastores in California. By 2008 thirty-one were built, with organized grassroots opposition and environmental lawsuits blocking the others.

Wal-Mart is now the nation's largest grocer and pharmacy, with sales exceeding the combined total of major competitors, including Target, Safeway, Albertsons, Kohl's, and Kroger. How did Sam Walton develop a rural, southern discount store into the planet's largest retailer and the nation's largest employer?

According to UC Santa Barbara historian Nelson Lichtenstein in his new book, The Retail Revolution: How Wal-Mart Created A Brave New World of Business, the main reason for Wal-Mart's phenomenal success is containment of labor costs by a relentless downward pressure on wages and benefits, and a near-perfect record thwarting unionization.

Most Wal-Mart workers are the 'working poor' in America. According to the company's own reports, the average wage for a full-time Wal-Mart worker in 2007 was $10.51 an hour. The average wage of a Wal-Mart employee is 26 percent less than other large merchandise stores, and 18 percent less than large grocery stores, according to the New York University Brennan Center.

Kaiser Family Foundation reports that less than 50 percent of Wal-Mart employees receive health-care benefits. Full-time workers must wait six months to receive medical benefits, and part-time workers wait two years. Half the work force turns over annually. As a result, part-time employees, who are more than one third of the work force, rarely receive benefits. For others, high deductibles, copays, and coverage limitations make the company-provided health plan unaffordable.

Wal-Mart ensures that wages and benefits remain low by a systematic, company-wide policy to suppress unions. A report by Human Rights Watch about Wal-Mart concluded, "while many American companies use weak U.S. laws to stop workers from organizing, the retail giant stands out for the sheer magnitude and aggressiveness of its anti-union apparatus."

Between 1998-2003 the National Labor Relations Board issued 94 complaints and found that Wal-Mart illegally fired workers for union activity, forced workers to attend anti-union meetings and video screenings, spied on workers who supported unionization, and claimed workers would lose pay raises and benefits or the store would shut down if the employees voted for a union.

Not one Wal-Mart store is unionized in the U.S. When Quebec workers voted for representation by the United Food and Commercial Workers in 2005, the company closed the store.

What are the costs when a Wal-Mart supercenter opens in a community?

First, good middle-class jobs are replaced by poverty-wage jobs. Grocery prices at Wal-Mart are 15 percent lower than those of competing firms, and half of these major grocery chains, like Safeway, Raley's, and Albertsons, are unionized. The 'union premium' for combined pay and benefits is 30 percent more than nonunion. In Southern Nevada, Wal-Mart opened sixteen supercenters, and by 2002 1400 union jobs were lost when Raley's closed eighteen stores. According to Nelson Lichtenstein, 13,000 traditional supermarkets were closed and twenty-five regional chains forced into bankruptcy from 1992-2003 due to Wal-Mart.

Second, the taxpayers end up providing public assistance for Wal-Mart workers. A 2004 study by the UC Berkeley Labor Center, "The Hidden Costs of Wal-Mart," concludes that uninsured Wal-Mart employees in California rely on programs like Medi-Cal and Healthy Families at a cost of $32 million a year to the taxpayer. The report also demonstrates that Wal-Mart workers earning poverty wages rely on federal and state programs like the Earned Income Tax Credit, Food Stamps, Section 8 subsidized housing, and child-care assistance to make ends meet, at a cost of $54 million per year.

Third, local merchants are hurt when Wal-Mart enters a community. In 1995, economist Kenneth Stone found that, a decade after the opening of a Wal-Mart in rural Iowa, 60 percent of the retail sales captured by Wal-Mart came from existing retailers. Hundreds of grocery, apparel, hardware, and drug stores closed. University of Missouri economist Emek Basker examined county-level employment impacts of Wal-Mart from 1977-1998. She demonstrated that, for every one hundred new jobs created by Wal-Mart, fifty retail jobs and twenty wholesale jobs were lost over the next five years.

Moreover, a 2007 study by UC Berkeley economists Arin Dube and T. William Lester calculated that, "every new Wal-Mart in a county reduced the combined or aggregate earnings of retail workers by around 1.5 percent" as competition from Wal-Mart decreases both average pay rates and total employment in the local retail sector.

Sonoma State students employed in grocery and retail will be directly affected by a new Wal-Mart supercenter: stores nearby such as Pacific Market will certainly close, as the draft EIR notes. Raley's and Oliver's will face stiff competition from the supercenter while employee earnings will decline across the retail sector in Rohnert Park and Cotati.

This is an appropriate moment for an informed public dialogue, and a county -wide mobilization to oppose the megastore proposed for Rohnert Park. The Living Wage Coalition has joined with independent grocers and small businesses in Rohnert Park, the North Bay Labor Council, Sonoma County Conservation Action, the Sierra Club Sonoma Group, Go Local Sonoma County and the United Food and Commercial Workers to urge that the Rohnert Park City Council deny Wal-Mart's application for a supercenter.

Please attend the planning commission meeting on Thursday, April 22nd at 7 pm at City Hall, 130 Avram Avenue in Rohnert Park and to oppose the proposed super center.

Martin J. Bennett teaches American history at Santa Rosa Junior College, serves as a Co-Chair of the Living Wage Coalition and on the board of Sonoma County Conservation Action.

Grant Elementary School Annual Plant Sale

Where: 200 Grant Ave (0ff either I Street or Mountain View)

When: Saturday, April 24 9am-2pm

Come on by for tomatoes, veggies, perennials, and more!

Important: Bigbox strip mall design -neighbors to file appeal

Annual Rummage Sale

Doing Some Spring Cleaning? Allow us to Help You!!

And You Can Help Us With Our Senior Project!!

Consider sharing the “stuff” that is cluttering your home with our Rummage Sale!

All funds will go towards these two GREAT causes:

Building Minds

A program that helps raise money for teens in the Dominican Republic, but cannot afford the expenses.

C.U.R.E.D

Campaign Urging Research for Eosinophilic Disease. A program which raises money and is determined to find a cure for Eosinophilic Disorders

The Rummage Sale will be at Casa Grande High School ’s NMU

May 1st, 2010 8:00AM – 3:00PM

TO DONATE, PLEASE CONTACT:

Sarina Consulter: 707.548.1178              sarinaconsulter@yahoo.com

Shelby Roberts:   707.364.7304              robertssl06@hotmail.com

Lynne Moquete:   707.364.0867              lynne@homesandhope.org

Contact us and we will be happy to pick up your donations!

Also, donations may be dropped off at the NMU at CGHS on April 30th from 3-6PM

Tax receipts available upon request!

Hope to see you there! And hoping you will share with us!

Thanks, Sarina and Shelby

O AMOR NATURAL at Sonoma Film Institute

                                                                                                                                                3/28/10
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EROTIC POETRY DOCUMENTARYAT SFI

A documentary about the erotic poetry of Brazilian Carlos Drummond de Andrade, O AMOR NATURAL will be presented in the coming weeks by the Sonoma Film Institute
Screenings are Sunday, May 9 at 4:00, Friday, May 14 at 7:00 and Sunday, May 16 at 4:00 in Warren Auditorium, Ives Hall on the Sonoma State University campus in Rohnert Park. Admission is $6.00, $5.00 for non-SSU students and senior citizens, $4.00 for SFI members and children under 12, and $2.00 for SSU students.
The erotic poems of Carlos Drummond de Andrade, a household name in Brazil, remained unpublished during his lifetime, as he feared they would be deemed pornographic.

In O AMOR NATURAL (1996), elderly residents of Rio read his poems and comment on their graphic, voluptuous imagery with tremendous candor and enthusiasm. “We’re old. We’re not dead!” interjects one reader, as memories of stolen pleasures and bittersweet melancholy unfold. Says filmmaker Heddy Honigmann: “The poems sometimes functioned as a kind of corkscrew, sometimes as a glass of water, sometimes as a glass of brandy."

For more information, or to receive a complete schedule of SFI events, visit www.sonoma.edu/sfi  or call (707)664-2606.

Room For Rent

Furnished bedroom for rent. Home is in beautiful country setting, clean and well kept. $550. per month...incl. utilities. For more info contact Charlotte.

charlotte.brenes49@gmail.com

Yoga, Dance, Pilates Studio for Rent

Studio space for rent 285 sq. ft. with hardwood floors, mirrors, and a good sound system.  Perfect for private lessons; small group dance, yoga, pilates or any form of body work.  Located in the Historic Brewster District close to Downtown Petaluma.  Lots of windows and light with easy parking. Call for hourly rates and more information.  707 483 5314

Save the Date: May 22, Scotland or Bust Pasta Feed for Pet FFA

Save the Date!

Scotland or Bust! Spaghetti Feed on May 22 for National Award Winning Petaluma FFA Dairy Judging Team

WHO:             Petaluma High School Agriculture Department presents

WHAT:            Scotland or Bust! Spaghetti Feed for Petaluma FFA Champs

WHEN:            Saturday, May 22, 2010 – 4:30 – 9 pm

WHERE:          Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Avenue, Petaluma 94952

COST:             $10, $8 ages 6 – 12, under 6 FREE

INFO:              707-778-8934 – Sally Carstensen
http://www.petalumaffa.org
Facebook at Petaluma FFA Dairy Judging Team

TICKETS:       Petaluma: John's Dairy Supply, Hunt & Behrens, Petaluma Auction Yard
Penngrove:  Jay Palms Saddle Shop
or online at Brown Paper Tickets
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/108879

A Scotland or Bust! Spaghetti Feed and silent auction fundraiser on May 22, 2010 will help send the Petaluma Future Farmers of America national Dairy Judging champions team to international competition at the Royal Highland Show in Glasgow, Scotland this June. The fundraiser will be from 4:30 - 9pm at Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Avenue in Petaluma, and organizers welcome sponsorship donations and auction items from the agriculture community.

It’s more than a “wee” honor for four Petaluma High School Future Farmers of America members. The invitation comes from the Scottish Association of Young Farmers.

The Petaluma team represented California in the National Dairy Cattle Evaluation career development event in Indianapolis in October 2009, where they placed second in the National contest, Members include Mandy Brazil, Sam Cheda, Kelli Carstensen, and Rocco Cunningham,

The Dairy Cattle Evaluation event provides competition that develops student skills in observation and analysis, team collaboration, and problem-solving skills necessary to successfully analyze herd management records as they relate to modern dairy practices.

“All of us are another generation of Petaluma's dairy legacy to compete at the nationals,” said Mandy Brazil. “Sam and I could be considered 3rd generation members because our parents were members of Petaluma FFA. Sam Cheda and I have grandfathers who were members of Petaluma FFA’s first State Champion Dairy Cattle Judging Team. My grandfather, Don Moreda, and Sam’s grandfather, Leroy Cheda, took their state title, and competed at the National FFA Convention, held in Kentucky.”

Dominic Grossi, their coach, is a Novato dairyman and former Petaluma FFA member who has been coaching the Petaluma FFA Dairy Judging teams since 2003.

Please visit their website at petalumaffa.org to learn more about the fundraiser, and to support the team, and learn more at Facebook, Petaluma FFA Dairy Judging Team
For sponsorship or auction donations, contact Sally Carstensen, 707-778-8934 or email Sally Carstensen, carstensenfarms@gmail.com

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Help Needed!

Hi Everyone!

Phone volunteers are still needed!

Call from home at your convenience, or come to our KYN phone banking nights this Wed, April 28 or Wed May 5th, 5-8pm.

Any time you can donate helps out tremendously!

All the info is below- Please let me know if you can help in our effort to get Pamela Torliatt for your next county supervisor!

Thanks again,

Erin

CALLING ALL “KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR” VOLUNTEERS!

Election season is here, and you have a great candidate running for 2nd district county supervisor:

PAMELA TORLIATT!

Many of you already know Pam, but if you don’t, please check out her website!  http://www.vote4pam.net/

Pam has support from the organizations, elected officials and community leaders that are working to move this county in the

right direction!

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SPREAD THE WORD!

Our Know Your Neighbor Program is looking to help out with phone banking to help spread the word about this GREAT CANDIDATE!

WHEN?

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 5pm-8pm

 Wednesday, April 28, 2010 5pm-8pm

Wednesday, May 5th 2010 5pm-8pm

WHERE?

The Carpenters Hall 1706 Corby Ave. Santa Rosa

If you can’t make it for one of these days, volunteers can also calls from home!

Please donate a bit of your time to impact the future of your community!

RSVP: erin@conservationaction.org

707-571-8868

P.S. If you’ve never phone banked, have no fear! Not only do we have a great script but we’ll be training too.

THANK YOU!

Erin Matthewson

Know Your Neighbor Coordinator

Sonoma County Conservation Action

540 Pacific Ave.

Santa Rosa, CA 95404

erin@conservationaction.org

707-571-8868

Margot's Head to Toes Feldenkrais® Workshop Series TWO

Riverfront Gallery Call for Entries

Riverfront Gallery Call for Entries

Twice a year, the Riverfront Art Gallery features shows by outside artists.
In the summer, it is a painting show in all media,
and in the winter, it is a photography show in all methods.

Call for Artists Application (Painting-Drawing-Prints) - Summer 2010
www.riverfrontartgallery.com click Call for Artists in left side bar

deadline June 5, 2010
Exhibition will run from July 13th to September 12th, 2010

Secrets of Sound Healing: Resonating with the Quantum Field with Steven Halpern

Discover how to use sound and music to nurture and transform body, mind and spirit.
We’ll experientially explore resonance, entrainment, aural pleasure and intention through deep listening, meditations, drumming and voice. www.innerpeacemusic.com

June 4—6, 2010 at EarthRise Retreat Center at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, 101 San Antonio Road, Petaluma, CA 94952. For more information or to register all 707-779-8202 or email workshops@noetic.org. noetic.org

ATTACHMENT:

http://www.noetic.org/events/eventlist_detail.html?trumbaEmbed=eventid%3D88485875%26view%3Devent%26-childview%3D%26returnUrl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.noetic.org%252Fevents.cfm%2523%252F%253Fi%253D1

Part of the Year

Transformative Learning Weekend Workshop: The Six Life-Paths of the Human Soul and the Imprints of Conception

In this workshop we will be using alchemical, yogic, and shamanic divination methods to identify our major life-paths, and the challenges and opportunities associated with them. www.greenearthfound.org

May 21—23, 2010 at EarthRise Retreat Center at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, 101 San Antonio Road, Petaluma, CA 94952. For more information or to register all 707-779-8202 or email workshops@noetic.org

ATTACHMENT: http://www.noetic.org

Raising Our Children’s BQ™: How to Teach our Kids to Trust Their Body’s Messages with Steve Sisgold, MA

This highly interactive workshop is designed to teach parents, family therapists, teachers and child care professionals a Whole Body step-by-step program that helps them better understand themselves and how they can impact children.

May 14-16, 2010 at EarthRise Retreat Center at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, 101 San Antonio Road, Petaluma, CA 94952. For more information or to register all 707-779-8202 or email workshops@noetic.org. noetic.org

ATTACHMENT:
http://www.noetic.org/retreat/events_detail.html?trumbaEmbed=eventid%3D88895054%26view%3Devent%26-childview%3D%26returnUrl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.noetic.org%252Fretreat%252Fevents.html%2523%252F%253Fi%253D1-

Book Reading with Ralph Metzner, PhD

TEXT: 
Enjoy this free book reading on two books: Birth of a Psychedelic Culture, and Mind Space and Time Stream, Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Art Reception following at 3:00 at EarthRise Retreat Center at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, 101 San Antonio Road, Petaluma, CA 94952.

Ralph Metzner, PhD is a psychotherapist and professor emeritus at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. www.greenearthfound.org

http://www.noetic.org/retreat/events_detail.html?trumbaEmbed=eventid%3D89271421%26view%3Devent%26 childview%3D%26returnUrl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.noetic.org%252Fretreat%252Fevents.html%2523%252F%253Fi%253D1

http://www.noetic.org/events

Lucid Art and the Exploration of Consicouness

Lecture and Reception with Fariba Bogzaran, PhD

In this presentation, Bogzaran takes us on a twenty year journey of research and dialogues with several artists to reveal the importance of Lucid Art in the study of consciousness. Lucid Art emphasizes reflecting on inner experiences and engages states of consciousness including creative process, contemplation, hypnagogia and lucid dreaming. 

May 13, 2010 5:30 Reception, 6—7pm Talk. Free! at EarthRise Retreat Center at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, 101 San Antonio Road, Petaluma, CA 94952.

http://www.noetic.org/events/eventlist_detail.html?trumbaEmbed=eventid%3D88912892%26view%3Devent%26-childview%3D%26returnUrl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.noetic.org%252Fevents.cfm

http://www.noetic.org/events

Important: Bigbox strip mall design - neighbors to file appeal

Dear Neighbors,

The Petaluma Neighborhood Association will be submitting next week to appeal the Petaluma Planning Comission's decision to approve the project design at the Kenilworth site. Because of Regency's erroneous lawsuit still hanging over the approval process- as a community fighting for General Plan compliance and a healthy sustainable future, we have no other choice but to appeal and send this massive project back to the city council for final say.

We are requesting that you allow us to add your name (only) as supporters of our appeal. Your name added to a list of dozens of supporters will go along way to hopefully sway the misconceptions that the majority of Petalumans want such a poorly designed project built that is so extremely out of sync with our communitiy's vision.

Our objective is that certain aspects of the project is designed to comply with what our General Plan stipulates at that site, which is a pedestrian oriented mixed use project.

Please email me back with your response to allow me to add your name.

Also, please forward this to your neighbors as you see fit. Don't delay, we will be submitting our appeal request next week.

I recieved and continue to recieve, support for our request to reconfigure the roadway design entering into the site. Thanks to all of you (50+) that allowed me to add your names to that request.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Paul Francis
petalumaneighbors@yahoo.com

Petaluma Neighborhood Association
www.petalumaneighborhoodassociation.org

New BEAUTIFUL "WOMEN'S" tops NOW in stock & ON SALE at StarStruck!

Melanie Stammler

StarStruck Boutique

Voted BEST of the North Bay, Bohemian 2010

Voted BEST Boutique, Petaluma 360.com 2008

New & Recycled Designer & Vintage Boutique

123 Kentucky Street

Petaluma, CA 94952

707 766-6199

www.StarStruckBoutique.com

www.MySpace.com/StarStruckBoutique

www.Facebook.com/StarSTruckBoutique

Looking for a West Side Home by July 1

Single artist mom, sober teenage daughter, golden retriever & 2 cats looking for house to rent by July 1 on the west side of Petaluma.  Our current landlords (Swede School owners) are liquidating their assets so there is a bit of a mass exodus from all the units on the property this summer.  Also have a roommate who hopes to move with us.  Our ideal location would have the following details:

3br or more, 2 bathrooms or more, extra space for studio/office, good natural light, close to town, small yard, garage, under $2k per month, refrigerator, dishwasher, full size washer & dryer, gas range, good plumbing, grounded electrical, large closets/storage, linen closet, radiant heat option or fireplace, wood floors, parking for 2 cars, pretty, safe, homey.

cdrengsen@mac.com

Relax and Renew with Restorative Yoga 5/14

Bask in the delicious experience of 2 hours of complete relaxation (falling asleep is totally fine!).  Let your mind quiet as your body
slows down to the speed of life.  Extremely gentle stretches help you to release tension and stress from your body, creating the optimum condition for healing.

Date: Friday, May 14 from 5:30-7:30 pm (new time)
Cost: $20 paid at least 24 hours in advance; $25 paid at the door
Reservations required (call 707-658-2599 or e-mail dana@sonomabodybalance.com).

Location: Sonoma Body Balance, 210 Vallejo Street, Suite C, Petaluma

To prepay: send a check made out to Sonoma Body Balance to 210 Vallejo St., Suite C, Petaluma, CA  94953.  Credit cards also accepted.

Taught by Dana Davis, MA, Certified Yoga Teacher and Certified Relax & Renew Trainer
Restorative Yoga is usually held on the second Friday of the month

For more information about this event and other classes, visit www.sonomabodybalance.com.

Is Good Posture Bad for Your Back?

Are you tired of having back or joint pain? You can learn how to be free of pain! Learning what is the underlying cause of your pain will enable you to make changes that eliminate your pain. Almost everyone in highly industrialized countries has adopted a modern posture that is misaligned and so pervasive we can't even see it. Many treatments don't address the underlying cause of pain.

Learning a set of simple, specific guidelines can bring you relief from pain anytime, anywhere. The same guidelines that take away your pain also straighten your spine.

Come to a 2 hour Balance Method workshop - "The 3 Myths That are Causing Your Back Pain". Mention where you heard about this for your complimentary ticket!

IN PETALUMA: Monday, May 24 from 7-9 pm.
(Also offered in Berkeley June 26)

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Seating is limited. To register, call 707-658-2599 or visit www.sonomabodybalance.com

Why do people in some countries have no back pain? 80% of the population in the United States suffers from back pain, compared to only 5% in many other countries, such as Portugal and Greece. These healthy people move slightly differently than we do. The teaching of the Balance Center is based on more than 35 years of research on these healthy populations. When you stand, bend, sit, walk, and sleep as these people do, your pain can be significantly reduced or eliminated.

SIX WAYS THIS APPROACH IS UNIQUE:

-Balance is based on studying healthy people
-No special devices, special equipment or special chairs are needed
-No exercises or radical positions are required
-Balance dramatically improves your posture
-You use this information immediately in your car, at work, even at the
movies
-A slight shift in position brings relief


WHAT DO PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE RESULTS OF BALANCE?

“I have successfully used Balance Center instructions as part of a comprehensive treatment program for my patients with painful spinal conditions.”
- William Firtch, M.D.

"This class was a revelation for me. It increased my awareness of being out of Balance and I learned simple changes I can make to become more balanced and pain free. It was powerful learning what I can do on a daily basis to avoid pain. Dana taught us simple techniques to use everyday to correct bad posture and live pain free. It’s given me hope and has been a life changing experience that has put me back in control ."
- Julie Shapiro, Oakland, CA

“I’ve tried almost all there is to try and Balance has taught me how to take care of my own back, rather than spending tons of money.”
- Clyde Lerner, Independent computer consultant

"Before I took the Balance class, I experienced chronic neck, low back, hip, and gluteal tension, in spite of the fact that I received weekly chiropractic adjustments. While taking the class, my tension decreased significantly. The tools I learned in the class also enabled me to teach basic sitting skills to patients which helped eliminate a major cause of recurring back pain for many of them."
-Jay Bunker, Chiropractor

Taught by Dana Davis, MA, Senior Certified Instructor by the Balance Center in Palo Alto and Certified Yoga Teacher. Class includes slides, practice sitting and bending in Balance, anatomy and individual hands-on guidance. Enrollment is limited. For more information, visit www.sonomabodybalance.com. For information about the Balance Center, visit www.balancecenter.com.


To register, call 707-658-2599 or visit www.sonomabodybalance.com

Ms Harrison's HOMEWORK HELPWORKS

Betty Harrison Professional Tutoring is proud to announce HOMEWORK HELPWORKS

                        http://www.homeworkhelpworks.com/home 

• NEW •  A web site for local parents and students, designed to help secondary students use available educational resources to get the most out of their education.

Your local resource for links to online student resources, study skills tips, parent homework guide, CA Department of Education, Sonoma County Office of Education and local secondary schools is now online. Standardized test dates (STAR, SAT and ACT) along with links to learn more about the tests are also available.

~~~~~~~~~~~~

Summer Writing Workshops and Summer Skill Building Tutoring for K-12 Students begins June 14.

Call Betty Harrison to schedule: (707) 763 9307

or email: betty.harrison@comcast.net

Pet and House Sitting

I offer pet and/or garden care while you are away in exchange for staying at your downtown Petaluma home. I am quiet, respectful and responsible (I managed a day spa for 10 years) and have lots experience caring for gardens and pets and can administer medication.

I'm Happy to supply references.

stellaallison@yahoo.com

Stella Allison
510 837 0675

Spring Cleaning

Want to refresh your home but would rather spend your free time enjoying Spring?

Let me do the work for you!

• Windows, refridgerator, ovens
  
• General decluttering
  
• Clean out garage and closets 
  
• Light yard work
  
• Or whatever you need

Call or email: Astrid 889-2466 amhberg@yahoo.com

Call for Petaluma Artists

iPOSE 2010:  Independent Petaluma Open Studios Event

 5 spaces left for Petaluma Artists to show for two weekends:

Registration deadline: May 15th

jewellscanlon108@yahoo.com

Sat & Sun…. Two weekends……

October  9-10 and 16-17

IPOSE supports serious minded artists to join in without being juried or limited in expression, style or approach.  This event is modeled after the traditional “Open Studio” events taking place historically throughout the Bay Area.

Created 6 years ago by one artist and held annually in mid-October, iPOSE has slowly grown to exhibiting 28 artists in 10 locations.  We are open to increasing our numbers again this year, space permitting, to enable the public to view the vast creative talents residing in this beautiful area.

***You are invited to show your art if you are a Petaluma/Penngrove artist.

***You must have a Petaluma West Side studio or we can help place you with an artist willing to host artists at their studio/property, space permitting. 

First come….first-served.  (Only 5 spaces left)

***You must be willing to volunteer some amount of time to help make this event successful for everyone. We are artists supporting artists; a grass roots effort, made possible only by the contributions of each participating artist volunteering some time to share in the fun of making this event happen.

 ***Fee $200

***Registration Deadline:  May 15th

***To Register: Submit $100 non-refundable deposit by May 15th (contact for mailing address)

Contact:  Jewell  707-526-9110

jewellscanlon108@yahoo.com

www.petalumaopenstudios.com

Visit our website for more info and to see how your art could be showcased if you decide to join.  

2010 QuickBooks Pro w/Enhanced Payroll Software (PC) for sale

Purchased October 2009 and never used. Retail $299.  Amazon price $199. Selling for $165 or best offer.
Call Joan at 707-781-6803

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE)

The Petaluma chapter is looking for new members.  If you are a active, retired Federal employee or survivor we want you. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) is the only association dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the benefits of America's active and retired federal employees, and their survivors.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 1:30 PM at Valley Orchards (Banquet Room), 2100 E. Washington St.

flier

>> The Good PC << Your Computer Guy!

>> The Good PC <<
Your Computer Guy!

·        Major Problems- Viruses, System Hangs, Spyware, …

·        Minor Slowdowns- Performance Checks, System Tune-ups, …

·        Networks- Setup, Diagnostics, Recovery, Configuration, …
or anything in between

Give your PC the care that it needs-

·        General System Housecleaning

·        Maintenance, and Performance Tuning

·        Networks Setup/Installations

·        Virus’s, Spyware, Firewalls, & General Security

·        Major Problem Diagnosis and Repair

·        System Consultation prior to purchase

·        All System/Application Setups, Installations, and Updates

·        System/Application/User File Backups/Restores

·        Full System and Network/Web Training’s

I work with both Name-Brand Commercial, and High Performance FreeWare
to protect your system and valuable files.

I charge by the hour (reasonable rates/packages available), can work at your
place/time of convenience, provide a full detailed log of work performed
and will gladly do technical/user training as desired.

I work with all MS Windows and will clearly discuss your situation up front
prior to any commitment.

Call Ken @ (707) 769-8027 (Petaluma)
Your Computer Peace of Mind! J

Yoga, Dance, Pilates Studio for Rent

Dance studio for rent 285 sq. ft. with hardwood floors, mirrors, and a good sound system.  Perfect for private lessons; small group ballroom, salsa lessons, or any other dance form.  Located in the Historic Brewster District close to Downtown Petaluma.  Call for hourly rates and more information.  707 483 5314

Tools of the Writer and How to Use them, May 15, 10a-4p, Petaluma Arts Council

To write stories that grab readers - whether fiction or memoir - you have to understand your tools: point of view and characterization, dialog and description, showing and telling, metaphor and simile, pacing and voice, backstory and flashback, repetition and opposition. We examine every tool and see where, why and how they can be put to work constructing great stories. Bring your story idea or manuscript and let's get to work!

Instructor: Ransom Stephens, author of The God Patent, “ a milestone not only for Ransom but for the book industry as well… [a] classic battle between faith and free will.” –SF Chronicle

• Saturday May 15, 10a-4p, Petaluma: Petaluma Arts Council. (http://www.petalumaartscouncil.org/education.html) To sign up, use the form at the bottom of this program. (http://www.petalumaartscouncil.org/documents/PAC_Spring10_Classes.pdf) or call 707-762-5600. Fee: $75 + 5$ materials.

Petaluma's Mid-Town Swap Meet at the Burdell Building

Petaluma’s Mid-Town
swap meet !

at the
Burdell Building

9a-2p Saturday, May 15th
Burdell Bldg. parking lot

405 East D Street @ Lakeville

No early birds, please

It’s time for spring cleaning and shopping spree!

Vendors: $15 per parking space/ $25 for two spaces
Set up between 8-9

Do you want to be a seller ?
Call Suzanne Young @ 707 315-3251  ASAP
as space will be limited.

PHOTO

Don’t Agonize, Organize!!!

Does the very thought of organizing give you shivers or make you want to run?  Allow me to assist!

Got clutter?  Expert Professional Organizer offering solutions to your paper/clutter dilemmas.  Providing organizing services and implementing clutter-free systems for Home/Office.  The result is peace of mind, increased productivity, reduced stress and more time to enjoy and actually have a life.

Other Services –

 Writing, editing – website and flier content, blogs for websites

 Personal/admin assistant home/office

 Event planning and management

 Publicity and marketing expertise for your small business

 Bookkeeping/QuickBooks entry

Petaluma River Cleanup

Join the Petaluma River Cleanup for the 16th Annual Community Spring Cleaning of our Treasured River

Help increase community pride. Experience the beauty of the river and learn about wildlife, recreation, and waste disposal.  Enjoy an opportunity to conserve the beauty and vitality of our watershed.

Saturday, May 8th

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Petaluma Marina, 781 Baywood Dr.

 (Plan on showing up around 8:30am to sign up and get refreshments

Wear gloves & boots: stuff that can get muddy, for land and water based clean-up efforts

Bring your family & friends, watercraft welcome

May 22nd: The North Bay Hootenanny Presents... "Dustbowl Road" and "The After-Hootenanny"

The North Bay Hootenanny aims to create events and resources that encourage folk/Americana performance, music and folk-craft education, and support for the the local farms and businesses of the North Bay.  The Bohemian called what we do "art of the recession," where people can come together to experience their community in a fun and participatory way.  We will have two events in Santa Rosa on May 22nd and would love it if you could come!

"Dustbowl Road" is a free folk fair!  We will be having 21 performers, as well as workshops and facilitated jamming sessions, at four local businesses on Mendocino Avenue.  Participating businesses are Community Market, The Last Record Store, Gaia's Garden, and Video Droid.  Come enjoy the music and play along!  The event will go from noon to 5pm and is totally free!

"The After-Hootenanny" will feature five unique folk/Americana performers at The North Bay Film and Art Collective (99 6th Street in Santa Rosa).  Come enjoy the music of The Blushin' Roulettes, The Two Rock Ramblers, Black Death All Stars, The David Luning Band, and Old Jawbone!  We will also have a room for jamming and music workshops.  Doors open at 6:30.  Tickets are $7 and are on sale at the door or at The Last Record Store in Santa Rosa.

Both events are on May 22nd.  Find full schedules for both events at www.facebook.com/The.North.Bay.Hootenanny.

The Oak Hill Park Community is planning a park clean-up

Dear Friends and Members,

The Oak Hill Park Community is planning a park clean-up for Sunday, May 23rd, at 10 AM. We want to be good neighbors and participate in this activity. Anyone who can help is encouraged to join us at the petanque court. Of course, bring you boules. All work and no play is never on the petanque calendar!

And don't forget the organized play on Saturday, 10 AM.

See you on the courts.
Teri

SHE Academy Summer Camps for Teen Girls

• Personal Safety & Self Defense
• Healthy Mind/Body/Relationships
• Media Impact on Teen Girls
• Money Management

Fiber Arts for Kids Summer Workshops

"My Suicide" screening benefit for Phoenix Theater

Feature Film “My Suicide” to Headline Benefit for Phoenix Theatre 

Local filmmakers Gabriel Sunday and Eric J. Adams on hand to raise money

for Petaluma teen center that helped inspire the film. 

My Suicide, the locally-produced feature film that has garnered international recognition, returns to the Petaluma with a special benefit screening for The Phoenix Theatre, Friday, June 11 at 7:30 pm.   

The film stars David Carradine (in one of his last roles), Joe Mantegna, Mariel Hemingway, Nora Dunn, and Michael Welch (Twilight), Tony Hale and Brooke Nevin. 

But the local draw is the film’s leading star, Gabriel Sunday, the Petaluma High graduate and rising Hollywood star who plays the lead role, and Penngrove resident Eric J. Adams, co-writer and one of the producers of film.     

“We shot our first footage at the Phoenix Theater and the spirit of the Phoenix remains at the heart of this life-affirming film.  This is our way of giving back to what we believe is a true Petaluma treasure,” says Adams. 

Sunday stars as Archie “Eyeball” Williams, a media-obsessed high-school geek whose world turns upside down when he announces he's going to kill himself on camera for his video class project.  Sunday also co-edited (with Jordan Miller) and co-wrote the film along with Adams and the film’s director, David Lee Miller, based on a story by Miller and his son Jordan Miller. 

Also on the benefit bill, performances by Tim Kasher (the film’s composer and former Cursive band member), and Yipsy Yazz, a San Francisco gypsy jazz band headed by Petaluma native Jesse Lemme Adams.   

My Suicide had its world premiere in 2009 at the Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Crystal Bear Award.  It has screened to sold out audiences worldwide and has won 19 additional awards since then.  The film is slated for theatrical release in October of this year. 

“This will be the last Petaluma showing before it hits the theaters, and we’re really excited about this show because we’ll be filming it for a music video at the Phoenix to celebrate the film’s success,” said Sunday. 

Tickers are $10 for general admission, available at The Phoenix Theatre box office: 201 Washington St. Petaluma, CA 94952; (707) 762-3565. 

Editing and Coaching for Writers

As a coach, I consult with clients to:

* create means for support and inspiration
* set up writing space and routines
* develop structure and guidelines
* find authentic voice
* work through blocks

As a developmental editor, I collaborate with clients to:

· generate ideas and concepts

· organize thoughts

· create outlines

· uncover writing styles

· rewrite and edit text

I’m a published author and have 8 years experience as an editor/coach.

Astrid Berg. Email astridberg@me..com or call: 707 889-2466

Basic Computer Tutoring

Reduce Back & Joint Pain Naturally

Are you tired of having back or joint pain? You can learn how to be free of pain! Learning what is the underlying cause of your pain will enable you to make changes that eliminate your pain. Almost everyone in highly industrialized countries has adopted a modern posture that is misaligned and so pervasive we can't even see it. Many treatments don't address the underlying cause of pain.

Learning a set of simple, specific guidelines can bring you relief from pain anytime, anywhere. The same guidelines that take away your pain also straighten your spine.

Come to a 2 hour Balance Method workshop - "The 3 Myths That are Causing Your Back Pain". Mention where you heard about this for your complimentary ticket!

IN PETALUMA: Monday, May 24 from 7-9 pm.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Seating is limited. To register, call 707-658-2599 or visit www.sonomabodybalance.com

Why do people in some countries have no back pain? 80% of the population in the United States suffers from back pain, compared to only 5% in many other countries, such as Portugal and Greece. These healthy people move slightly differently than we do. The teaching of the Balance Center is based on more than 35 years of research on these healthy populations. When you stand, bend, sit, walk, and sleep as these people do, your pain can be significantly reduced or eliminated.

SIX WAYS THIS APPROACH IS UNIQUE:

-Balance is based on studying healthy people
-No special devices, special equipment or special chairs are needed
-No exercises or radical positions are required
-Balance dramatically improves your posture
-You use this information immediately in your car, at work, even at the
movies
-A slight shift in position brings relief

WHAT DO PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE RESULTS OF BALANCE?

“I have successfully used Balance Center instructions as part of a comprehensive treatment program for my patients with painful spinal conditions.”
- William Firtch, M.D.

"This course taught me how to sit comfortably in uncomfortable chairs. Since I have a largely desk job, this is really good news!"
- Tim Konrad

"This class was a revelation for me. It increased my awareness of being out of Balance and I learned simple changes I can make to become more balanced and pain free. It was powerful learning what I can do on a daily basis to avoid pain. Dana taught us simple techniques to use everyday to correct bad posture and live pain free. It’s given me hope and has been a life changing experience that has put me back in control ."
- Julie Shapiro, Oakland, CA

“I’ve tried almost all there is to try and Balance has taught me how to take care of my own back, rather than spending tons of money.”
- Clyde Lerner, Independent computer consultant

"Before I took the Balance class, I experienced chronic neck, low back, hip, and gluteal tension, in spite of the fact that I received weekly chiropractic adjustments. While taking the class, my tension decreased significantly. The tools I learned in the class also enabled me to teach basic sitting skills to patients which helped eliminate a major cause of recurring back pain for many of them."
-Jay Bunker, Chiropractor

Taught by Dana Davis, MA, Senior Certified Instructor by the Balance Center in Palo Alto and Certified Yoga Teacher. Class includes slides, practice sitting and bending in Balance, anatomy and individual hands-on guidance. Enrollment is limited. For more information, visit www.sonomabodybalance.com. For information about the Balance Center, visit www.balancecenter.com.

To register, call 707-658-2599 or visit www.sonomabodybalance.com

Mind/Body Awareness in Chronic Illness

Creating Health Group presents

Spring Schedule 2010

We have changed our group name from Repetitive Strain Injury Group to Creating Health – because that is what we are all doing! All are welcome to attend.

June 14 – Mind/Body Awareness in Chronic Illness

Our speaker is Melissa Patterson, ND is a naturopathic doctor, teacher, and medical intuitive in practice in Sebastopol. Dr. Patterson will speak on mind/body techniques to connect to and address the symptoms within the body. See also www.drmpatterson.vpweb.com

July 12 – Body Journaling™

Anne Hatfield, CMT, combines massage therapy, yoga therapy, shamanic work and keen intuition to help people enjoy a deeper and more fulfilling connection to their bodies. In this experiential evening, she will show how to communicate with your body through Body Journaling™ which will help you become more present in your life and release stress. Learn more at www.bodyjournaling.com.

WHERE: Fireside Room, Elim Lutheran Church Office, 504 Baker Street, Petaluma

WHAT: Meetings feature a health profession speaker on a topic such as stress reduction, exercise, mind/body awareness, nutrition, emotional well-being, bodywork, energy work, or positive mental attitude.

WHEN: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month.

6:30 – 6:45 p.m. - Group discussion / share strategies to prevent and recover

6:45 - 8:15 p.m. - Speaker, Q & A

A donation of $3 to $5 is gratefully accepted towards the expenses of running the group.

For information, seehttp://www.rsi-petaluma.blogspot.comor call 707-795-1107

Directions: >From the corner of Petaluma Blvd and Washington Street, take Petaluma Blvd south 1 long block to Western Ave; go right on Western 7 blocks (0.4 mile) to Baker Street. Go right on Baker 1.5 blocks to 504 Baker Street. It’s a buff yellow Craftsman house with a sign saying “Elim Church Office,” just past the church. The Fireside Room is the first room on the left.   

Access: There are two steps into the building.

FREE Book Reading with Ralph Metzner, PhD

Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM  Reception following at 3:00

 Birth of a Psychedelic Culture and Mind Space and Time Stream

Ralph Metzner, PhD is a psychotherapist and professor emeritus at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. He is the author of The Unfolding Self, The Well of Remembrance, Green Psychology, Birth of a Psychedelic Culture, and a new series of (short) books on Ecology of Consciousness. www.greenearthfound.org

ATTACHMENT

Secrets of Sound Healing: Resonating with the Quantum Field Steve Halpern June 4 – 6, 2010

Rediscover the joy and love of music! Through deep listening with intention and attention to selected music samples, interactive vocal toning and drumming, we will explore sound as a healing modality and vehicle for higher consciousness and coherence. As a result, you will gain heightened awareness of the healing and uplifting powers of sound and music.

You will learn…

·        The fundamentals of psycho-acoustics: resonance, entrainment, pattern recognition and intention

·        How to improve physical and spiritual health and well-being through music

·        Strategies and techniques for deepening psycho-physical therapeutic modalities ( meditation, nursing, hospice, counseling, massage)

Steven Halpern, author of the seminal book Sound Health, is the pre-eminent composer, recording artist, researcher and author who pioneered the exploration of healing music and subtle energy medicine with landmark brainwave biofeedback, and Kirlian and HRV studies. His best-selling CDs include Chakra Suite and Peace of Mind. www.innerpeacemusic.com

ATTACHMENT

Walking on the Leading Edge: An Interactive Retreat for Leaders with Patricia Varley, MHSA

An Edgewalker can walk between two worlds and is one who seeks community for support to build bridges between cultures and paradigms. Through this interactive program you will gain a deeper understanding of what kind of leaders are needed in the 21st century global environment and will be given the tools to equip yourself for this role. www.patriciavarley.com

May 28—30, 2010 at EarthRise Retreat Center at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, 101 San Antonio Road, Petaluma, CA 94952. For more information or to register all 707-779-8202 or email workshops@noetic.org. noetic.org

The Six Life-Paths of the Human Soul and the Imprints of Conception

In this workshop we will be using alchecmical, yogic, and shamanic divination methods to identify our major life-paths, and the challenges and opportunities associated with them.www.greenearthfound.org

May 21—23, 2010 at EarthRise Retreat Center at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, 101 San Antonio Road, Petaluma, CA 94952. For more information or to register all 707-779-8202 or email workshops@noetic.org. noetic.org

ATTACHMENT: http://www.noetic.org/events/eventlist_detail.html?trumbaEmbed=eventid%3D86466543%26view%3Devent%26-childview%3D%26returnUrl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.noetic.org%252Fevents.cfm%2523%252F%253Fi%253D1

Riverfront Art Gallery juried show call for entry

Riverfront Art Gallery juried show call for entry

The Riverfront Art Gallery will be doing two juried shows each year.  In the summer it will be a painting/drawing show and in the winter it will be a photography show.                                     

The summer show is open to 2-dimensional artwork, all mediums.
Deadline for the 2010 summer show is June 5. You can find entry form and info at www.riverfrontartgallery.com under "Call for Artists".

Important Meeting: Our wonderful community's destiny is before us....

ISO massage space to rent in Petaluma. 

Prefer bathroom access or way to fill my crock pot, and some storage space for sheets etc.  Wheelchair access a bonus. 
Call: Sue 707-762-3578

  Sue of Suzanne's Hands: Results- Oriented Massage @  WWW.Perfectdaymassage.com

French For Kids !!! Summer Camp

Learning a new language is exciting, easy and fun when incorporating cooking, situational skits, song and games. Fun with French teaches children practical and easy to use conversational language while learning about French culture and cooking. Learning a language in an environment that inspires.

This summer we will be holding a two week session :

June 28th- July 1st   10-2pm

July 5-July 8th        10-2pm

Ages range from 5-13

Cost : $125/wk meals + materials included (space is limited)

Classes are held in Petaluma /west side

Please contact Claudine 776-4733 or email ripertcopper@yahoo.com

HELP! You need a Property Caretaker/Personal Assistant

It is a time of change and that is exactly what I am doing--why fight it when you can run with it! What I am interested in is a long term property caretaking/ personal assistant position with housing (a cottage, guest house, separate suite), preferably, but not necessarily in the Petaluma area. The strongest traits I bring to you are reliability, flexibility, creativity and a great sense of humor. What? Oh yes, I do have great practical skills also: as a graphic designer, house cleaner, gardener, cook, event and party planner, and jill of many trades. Being self-employed for most of my adult life has given me a lifetime of experience to varied to list. I can assist with travel plans, organizing and paperwork; do research, run errands, shop etc. Having lived in this area for 20 years, I am well connected and have an arsenal of reliable referrals. 

You--have a beautiful property and travel extensively and/or need assistance on a regular basis with your business and/or property and are in need of someone such as myself to bring some ease into your life or the ever elusive, light at the end of the tunnel.

As the saying goes: "talk is cheap." Call me, Donna Agoitia, at 707.778.6837 land, 707.338.1249 mobile

Smokehouse Gamblers will be rockin’ the Lagunitas Brewing Company on Friday, May 21.

Petaluma’s own Smokehouse Gamblers will be rockin’ the Lagunitas Brewing Company on Friday, May 21.

Early show:  4:20 – 7:30 pm

Free show. No cover charge.  21 and older.

The Smokehouse Gamblers are a four-piece alt/rock/country band hailing from Petaluma. The band will be playing songs from their three independently released albums.  The song “Whale Train” from their first album was included in the latest Ed Harris movie “Touching Home.”   The band is also playing Hop Monk Tavern on Saturday, May 22 with the Jug Dealers.

Come by, have a pint or two. Say hello.

Taoist Yoga with Tony Briggs

TONY BRIGGS, well known yoga instructor and director of Turtle Island Yoga in Marin County will be at BodyWorks Integrative Yoga and Stress Management Center for a series of four workshops beginning on Saturday, May 22 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, and again on June 12, July 10, and August 14. 

This series with explore how Indian hatha yoga and Chinese chi gong traditions overlap and illuminate each other.  Cost is $140 for four classes and $40 for drop-in.  BodyWorks is located at 490 Second St., Petaluma 94952 Telephone (707) 769-9933 www.bodyworksyoga.com

Summer Begins at Cavanagh Pool - Schedule of Classes

Starting June 14th and continuing through August, our neighborhood Cavanagh Pool - located at 8th & G Streets - will be offering a full spectrun of swim lessons and water exercise programs from morning to night.

Morning Exercise:  Self guided adult exercise, Mon thru Fri from 9 to 10 am.

Aqua Baby Class:  Swim America instructor-led class for parents & children 6 mos to 3 years old, Mon thru Thur from 10 to 11 am.

Toddler Time:  Pool is reserved for parents and their preschoolers to enjoy water play, Mon thru Fri from 10 to 11 am.

Aqua Therapy & Fitness:  Instructor-led gentle , strengthening exercise for adults of all ages, Mon thru Sat from 11 to noon AND from noon to 1 pm.

Afternoon Rec Swim:  A time for the whole family, Mon thru Thur, 1-4 pm and Fri thru Sun, 1-5.

Swim America Lessons:  Swim America Instrctor led swim lessons for children ages 3 and above, Mon thru Thur at 4:30, 5:05 & 5:40 pm.

Evening Exercise:  Self-guided adult exercise, Mon thru Thur, 6:15 to 7:15 pm.

                                                    To Register for Swim America:  Call "Forevers Aquatics" at 707-246-6626 

                                                   To Get Info On Other Programs:  Call "Cavanagh Pool" at 707-778-4536 

ART EXHIBIT- TITLE   MIXED MEDIA -  May 23 - June 26,  2010

Gallery One, established in 1988, presents a new invitational art exhibit by Ann Baldwin ( Vallejo), Lynn
Davis (Santa Rosa), Else Gonella (Petaluma),  Judith Klausenstock (Tiburon), Hella Merrill (Petaluma), Ron Pasquariello (Cotati), Olga Storms (Bodega Bay).  The exhibit begins May 23 and ends June 26, 2010.  Saturday, June 12, there is a reception to meet the artists from 4:00 - 7:00pm. 

Regular gallery hours are:
Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 5:30pm; Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm  Gallery One is located at 209 Western Ave. in historic downtown Petaluma.        707-778-8277     www.petalumagalleryone.com



For further information contact Michael at 707-778-8277 or mlg528@earthlink.net

Head, Neck and Jaw II Workshop

Reduce Pain, Move Efficiently, Improve Balance & Coordination

Margot’s Head to Toes Feldenkrais®

When the jaw, head and neck move naturally, they guide the body in effortless, coordinated movement. This workshop will benefit people who find that driving, reading and using a computer put strain on the head and neck that cause stiffness, spinal compression, TMJ, facial pain, headache or decreased range of motion. Students will learn to support the head, lengthen the neck, and relax the jaw and face, reducing tension and increasing range of motion.

Location: Bodyworks Yoga, 490 2nd St. Petaluma 94952

Time: Sunday May 16th, 12:00-2:00 PM

Cost: $25 per workshop pre-paid, $40 at the door.

$90 for series of four workshops May - August. (includes $25 off a private lesson).

Register: Margot@MargotSchaal.com

Send check to 7 Fourth St., Suite 49, Petaluma

* Feldenkrais retrains the nervous system through gentle movement exploration, creating new habits and reducing limitations. It has helped people improve their physical abilities, mental acuity, personal relationships and to move in a more natural and conscious way. Students learn to improve coordination, increase range of motion, balance muscle tone, lengthen the spine, and coordinate and integrate movement.
The next Head to Toes Feldenkrais workshop is “Shoulders, Hands and Arms” June 20th.

WEEKLY ONE HOUR CLASSES

MONTHLY TWO HOUR WORKSHOPS

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS IN PETALUMA AND FAIRFAX

GROUP CLASSES FOR YOUR COMPANY, ORGANIZATION OR TEAM

HALBA ESPANOL

Margot Schaal

Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®

7 Fourth Street, Suite 49, Petaluma, CA 94952

(707) 292-1147

MargotSchaal.com
Also serving Marin County

Petaluma Community Band Concert, Mon, May 24, 7:30

Come to the Casa Grande HS Multi-purpose room for a one-hour concert followed by refreshments.  Our concert band is an opportunity to show your children how making music is a lifetime skill.  And we're darned good too.  

Bird Camp for Kids

Bird Camp for Kids, ages 9 to 14 years

June 7 through 11, 9:00 AM to Noon

The Petaluma Wetlands Alliance is partnering with PRBO Conservation Science and the City of Petaluma to hold the first-ever Petaluma Bird Camp for Kids this summer.  The camp is limited to 16 students, costing $125 per student.  Participants should be prepared for a fun and exciting week of learning about local birds, their lives and habitats, and what it is like to be an ornithologist (bird scientist.)  For more information, please contact Al Hesla at 765-9411.  To register, visit www.activenet.active.com/petalumarec or call the Petaluma Community Center at 778-4380.

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Transforming Anxiety: A 4-week psychoeducational group - The Petaluma Counseling Center

Led by Jill Silverman, MFT
The Petaluma Counseling Center

Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. June 2-23rd, 2010
Pre-registration for the group is necessary.
Sliding scale $35 - $0. No one turned away for lack of funds.

To register call 707-782-1222 or go to www.petalumacounseling.com

This group will teach skills to manage mild to severe anxiety. The group will use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation and relaxation techniques to learn how to better tolerate and transform anxiety. We will work on trying to differentiate when one should listen to anxiety as an important signal and when one has to work around the sensations of anxiety to move forward with life.  We will look at the basics of what creates anxiety and how to manage our thoughts and sensations associated with anxiety more effectively.

Jill Silverman, MFT, is the founder and director of The Petaluma Counseling Center.  She has been in private practice for more than 16 years with offices in both San Francisco and Petaluma.  She integrates many different approaches to understanding and coping more effectively with anxiety.

Ask Carolynn (Parenting Concerns)

It all started when Suzy announced one day at lunch “I like these eggs.  I won’t eat eggs at home”.  Mom had previously mentioned to me that she thought Suzy wasn’t eating enough at home.  I assured her that she ate fine at school.  A red light went off for me.  Was Suzy using food as a means of gaining control at home?

Also I noticed that Suzy had become the new leader in her small circle of friends.  Well, she was actually more like a dictator -and not a very benevolent one, either!  Another red light.

Then, during a recent medical exam, an x-ray showed a partial bowel blockage.  Could this be more control?

I asked Mom if there were any changes at home.  In fact there were some major changes.  For example, Mom had been referring to Suzy as the baby.  When Mom asked older brother to do something for Suzy, Suzy retorted:  “Mom, I am not a baby”.  After some discussion, Mom admitted that since Suzy is the last child, she has been holding onto the baby aspect.  Good for Mom.  Not good for Suzy.  It’s always a good idea to visit the sibling relationship.  We talked about her 5-year old brother. Seems that brother is routinely chosen to perform various chores around the house.  Brother also exerts strict control over his room and possessions. Red lights are flashing all over the place now. 

Of all the child development psychologists, I like the theory of Erik Erickson.  He looks at development in stages and believes that each stage has a “crisis” to be resolved before a child can successfully move to the next stage.  From 0 to 18 months, the crisis is trust vs. mistrust.  This is when the child learns/determines that his world is a safe or unsafe place, based on whether his needs are being met.  From 18 months to 3 years (approximately), the crisis is autonomy/independence vs. doubt.  This is the time for children to test, to exert control, and begin to feel a sense of independence. This is good.  If this doesn’t happen, the child will doubt their abilities, and perhaps seek control in negative ways – or worse yet, maybe be too repressed to do either.  This is bad.

Our job is to create situations where children can gain some control, independence and self-esteem in positive ways.  We need to steer them.  How?  We could begin by giving them small choices, e.g. “Do you want to wear the red or blue shirt?”  Instead of telling what to do, ask questions and let the child think and make a decision e.g. “What will happen if your glass is near the edge of the table?” or “What do you think will happen to your book if you leave it where people will be walking?”  And don’t forget jobs.  What a wonderful way to feel responsible and proud!  Children are so capable – if we give them the opportunity.  Children can sort silverware in the dishwasher or drawers; they can sort laundry, especially their own clothes; fold washcloths; they can sweep with a dustpan and brush or small broom; sponge the table, etc., etc.

Developing these skills will take a little time; and just when you have nearly reached perfection, it will be time for the next “crisis”.  Oh no!

If you are interested in learning more about Positive Parenting (and topics such as the above), please contact me for info on my next workshop.  My phone number is 769-7921 and email address is carolynnstoddlers@yahoo.com.  You are most welcome to send questions and comments  also

 Carolynn DiGiuseppiis a certified Montessori teacher with a Master Teacher’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.  With over 30 years of experience caring for children, she is the Director of Carolynn’s Montessori for Toddlers in Petaluma.

Sex and the City 2 Movie Party! Party organized by Nancy Long

The GIRLS are back! Buy your ticket ASAP for Friday, May 28th for the 6:30pm show at the Boulevard Cinemas and let's laugh, scream and drink COSMOS after at Graffiti's. Invite a friend! (Boys can come, too). We had so much fun last time...let's do it again!

For more info.: Nancy Long at nsasha@earthlink.net

Housing Wanted

Westside Petaluma

Dawn Catherine and her son Dakota are looking for a home to rent in West Petaluma After June 30th
They have two older small dogs that are requesting a yard to lie in the sun in.
Dakota starts Petaluma High this fall and after living remotely in Stinson Beach is looking forward to P-town living.
Rent range is 1700 to 1900 per month for a 2 or 3 bedroom home or cottage.
Dawn has solid credit and solid employment  Call Dawn  at 415-755-7760 or dawn@dawncatherine.com

Or contact Bonnie Koagedal for further info
707-480-6224

Housing needed for college girls with dogs

Hi, we are two very responsible girls looking for housing for us and our 2 very well behaved dogs. We have jobs and are also going to school. We are also "horse people", working with horses in our spare time; if you know any dedicated horsemen you probably know what hard workers we are and that our idea of fun is just being able to hang out and relax; you will never have to worry about big parties going on. We are very considerate neighbors. We are looking for housing in Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, or Santa Rosa. We are looking to find a place with 2 bedrooms and an enclosed yard or patio. We are looking to pay a maximum of 1000 a month. A dog door is not necessary; we can bring our own insert for a sliding glass door. Both dogs are house broken and very well behaved.

Please call Katie @ 707-758-8662.  Thank you so much!

Transforming Anxiety: A 4-week psychoeducational group

Led by Jill Silverman, MFT

The Petaluma Counseling Center
Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.
June 2-23rd, 2010
Sliding scale $35 - $0. No one turned away for lack of funds.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

To register call 707-782-1222 or go to www.petalumacounseling.com

This group will teach skills to manage mild to severe anxiety. The group will use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation and relaxation techniques to learn how to better tolerate and transform anxiety. We will work on trying to differentiate when one should listen to anxiety as an important signal and when one has to work around the sensations of anxiety to move forward with life.

Jill Silverman, MFT, is the director of The Petaluma Counseling Center. She teaches classes on Treating Depression and Transforming Anxiety. A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1993, she has offices in Petaluma and San Francisco. Trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Jill has studied Mindfulness Meditation and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to offer specific skills to clients suffering with anxiety and depression.

Room For Rent

Furnished Bedroom $550. per month incl. utilities.Three bedrrom home is in beautiful country setting...clean, Plenty of room for garden. Contact Charlotte

charlotte.brenes49@gmail.com

Portraits From A Dark Room

The Prodigal  Son  Returns!  BOOM  Gallery  is very  proud  to  present:
Portraits From A Dark Room. A show of work  from  the road  and  more by
Michael Garlington. His artists statement says  it all..."returning from
the road to my home town after 6 months  of  love  and squalor.  I bring
with me gifts from my journey and from my sick mind."
Michael   is   an extremely    gifted/twisted/talented/original/creative
photographer whose tableaus bring  to mind  biblical  scenes/mythologies
of all kinds/faerie tales seen  through  a very  singular  lens.  We are
quite pleased that he has brought his prodigious energies back  home and
that we are able to show his work again.
There will be an artists reception Saturday, June  5th  from  7:00-9:30
PM. Please be sure to join us as this promises to be a good one!

BOOM Gallery/Heebejeebe is located at 46 Kentucky  St in  Petaluma.
For further information or questions call: (707) 773-3222

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Fiber Arts for Kids Summer Workshops

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Get a Grip! Personality, Stress, Communication and Conflict Workshop Series

Friday June 4 & Friday June 11, 2010
Location:  Doubletree Hotel, Sonoma Wine Country

1 Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park, Ca

Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (both days)

More info see attached flyer, go to:  http://www.productiveinsights.org/Workshop_Events.html

ATTACHMENT

“Furnished Large Loft Room for Rent - July 1 - $700 - Downtown Petaluma Victorian”

Room for Rent - Share Rental - $700 - Large Furnished 2nd Story Loft Room in a NW Downtown Petaluma Historic District Victorian.  The room is available for occupancy July 1st.

We are pleased to offer a very private large furnished second story loft room in a large 2 story,

4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath Victorian home located in the Historic District of Downtown Petaluma.

The home was built in 1896, and has been well kept and cared for.

Rent is $700 per month. Utilities average $75 -100 per month.

Semi-private Full Bath - includes Tub with shower (Shared with one other person).

Bedroom: Furnished Second Floor room, approx. 12 feet wide x 16 feet long,

plus additional 7' of floor space at one end, under sloping eaves.

8'3" ceiling height. The room has a western facing skylight that opens, with a screen,

which allows for bright light and air flow.

Large landing space outside room has a window that allows for air flow and bright morning light.

Landing space is available to share for: Yoga, Meditation, Reading. Includes 'double' size futon for guests.

Smaller landing space at top of stairs can be used as storage space.

The room has built in oak furniture including:  Queen Bed platform with 4 built in drawers in base,

and a recent thick foam mattress.

Two large night stands with 4 drawers built into each.  2 Six Drawer Oak Dressers with desk platform attached between.

The spiral staircase limits the size of what can be taken upstairs.

Medium desk chair will fit. Medium size bookcases will fit. Small table will fit.

Wall to wall light brown carpet. Large Closet with double wide fully mirrored sliding doors,

and built in shelves above clothes bars.

There are two bedrooms upstairs. The closet of this room is in between the two rooms,

and acts as an effective sound barrier.

There is very little transference of sound between the two upstairs rooms,

or between the first and second floor. Upstairs rooms are very private!

The home has been recently updated throughout with all new modern appliances.

The exterior has been recently painted, and the roof replaced. There is a small backyard patio, and flower garden.

Efficient new Central Furnace heating system. (No air conditioning).

Full use of Kitchen, Dining Room, Living room, Laundry Room.

Two Ovens, modern glass top Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, double wide Refrigerator-Freezer, Washer/Dryer.

Kitchen includes for your use: Pots, Pans, Dishes, Glasses, Silverware, Utensils, Appliances, and pantry space.

Everything you might need for food preparation/cooking/baking.

Small amount of additional storage space is available (we can provide storage space for a bicycle).

Ample convenient street parking is available.

No Smoking, No Pets. No parties, please. (Occasional guests are very welcome).

We maintain a toxic free, Earth friendly home. No aerosol spray products, please.

No Pesticides or other Toxic Chemicals. We supply non-toxic household cleaning supplies.

We try to create an allergy sensitive, toxin free, synthetic fragrance free, environmentally friendly home environment.

No heavy perfumes or colognes please. (essentials oils OK)

TV and/or Computer cable available for a small additional fee.

AT&T Phone Jack available for activation in the room if you desire a private land line.

Move in requirements: One Month's rent plus Security Deposit ($700.00), plus one month utility fee.

Security Deposit is fully refundable after move-out is completed without damage, or repairs.

Room is rented on a 30 day basis. No lease required. Move out requires 30 days notice.

Short term tenant OK, Long term preferred. References are requested.

There is a beautiful park with expansive views located at the top of the hill (about 100 yards away.)

Beautiful views from the front porch overlooking downtown Petaluma and south across the Petaluma Valley,

and the hills on the South side of town .

The house is on a hill. The front entrance to the house has two flights of steps.

The back entrance has two small steps.  

We're sorry .  .the home is not easily wheelchair accessible.

We are a household of three considerate, fairly quiet, mature adults.

We're looking for a new housemate who’d like to live with three nice, folks in a fabulous home,

in a beautiful, fairly quiet, neighborhood, just a few blocks walk to the heart of Historic Downtown Petaluma!

To learn more: Contact David or Marilyn at 707 769-1211.

If we don't answer, please leave a message, and we'll call you back at our earliest opportunity!

Sorry - We are not open to considering anyone that we cannot meet in person and interview.

Share Rental Unfurnished Room For Rent $600 – NW Downtown Petaluma Victorian

We're pleased to offer for rent a first floor unfurnished bedroom in our large

 2 story, 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath Victorian home located in the Historic District

 of North West Downtown Petaluma.

The room is available now! The rent is $600 per month.  

Utilities $75 -100 per month. (varies with use.)

It includes a semi-private Bathroom.

(Shared with one other person). Shower only (no tub).

The room has a Bay Window facing East/North East, allowing bright morning light.

Curtains, and window shades are provided.

Wall to wall light brown carpet, with an optional teal blue area rug on top.

There is a medium size closet which contains two 5' long clothes bars,

and numerous shelves built in up to the ceiling.

The room has blue and yellow flowered wallpaper, and a light blue ceiling light.

There is a lovely small backyard patio, and a flower garden, and a rose garden.

The home has been recently updated throughout with all new modern appliances.

The exterior has been recently painted, and the home has been recently re-roofed.

Efficient new Central Furnace heating system. (No air conditioning).

Full use of Kitchen, Dining Room, Living room, Laundry Room.

Two Ovens, modern Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, double wide Refrigerator-Freezer, Washer/Dryer.

Kitchen includes for your use: Pots, Pans, Dishes, Glasses, Silverware, Utensils, Appliances, and pantry space.

Everything you might need for food preparation/cooking/baking.

No additional storage space is available (we can provide storage space for a bicycle).

Ample convenient street parking is available. Parking space in the driveway to be available July 1st

We request No Smoking, No Pets. No parties, please. (Occasional guests are very welcome).

We maintain a toxic free, Earth friendly home. No aerosol spray products, please.

No Pesticides or other Toxic Chemicals.  We supply non-toxic household cleaning supplies.

We try to create an allergy sensitive, toxin free, synthetic fragrance free,

environmentally friendly home environment. No heavy perfumes or colognes please. (essentials oils OK)

Utilities: $75 -100 per month. (varies with use.) Includes: Water, Sewer, Garbage, Gas, Electricity.

TV and/or Computer cables available for a small additional fee.

AT&T Phone Jack available for activation in the room if you desire a private land line.

Move in requirements: One Month's rent plus Security Deposit ($600.00), plus one month utility fee.

Security Deposit is fully refundable after move-out is completed without damage, or repairs.

Deposit is not applicable to last month's rent. References are requested.

There is a beautiful park with expansive views located at the top of the hill (about 100 yards away.)

Beautiful views from the front porch overlooking downtown Petaluma and across the Petaluma Valley,

and the hills on the South side of town .

The house is on a hill. The front entrance to the house has two flights of steps.

The back entrance has two small steps.

We're sorry, . . . . .the home is not easily wheelchair accessible.

We're looking for a new housemate who’d like to live with three other folks

 in a fabulous home, in a beautiful, mostly quiet, neighborhood,

just a few blocks walk to the heart of Historic Downtown Petaluma!

To learn more: Contact David or Marilyn at 707 769-1211.

If we don't answer, please leave a message, and we'll call you back at our earliest opportunity!

Petaluma Arts Center Offers Summer Art Classes for Kids and Teens

Dear Aqus Patrons,

The Petaluma Arts Center will offer summer art courses for kids and teens
this summer beginning in June. Please review the attached press release
for more details about the curriculum, fees, scholarships opportunities
and how to sign up.

Best Whishes,

Petaluma Arts Center
230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma, California 94952
707-762-5600 www.PetalumaArtsCenter.org

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Friday Night Dancing at Kodiak Jack's - Every Friday Beginning June 04, 10

Come on out to Kodiak Jacks for fun, every Friday night.  This is a great way to bring new people out dancing and an awesome opportunity for seasoned dancers to hear great music and dance all night on the famed Kodiak Jack's dance floor.  We have an evening of Country and Swing dancing planned for you.  See schedule below and we will see you in Petaluma soon!

Evening Schedule

“LIGHT UP THE NIGHT”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Vicky Kumpfer, Executive Director
vkumpfer@petalumaartscouncil.org
707-762-5600, ext. 101

PETALUMA ARTS CENTER INVITES RESIDENTS TO
“LIGHT UP THE NIGHT”!

In an Electrifying Fundraiser for the Petaluma Arts Center

May 13, 2010. Petaluma, CA – The Petaluma Arts Center is proud to announce their exciting new fundraiser, Arts d’Light! to be held Saturday, June 19th  from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm . 

This inaugural event, Arts d’Light!, will offer Petaluma residents the opportunity to become a “Luminary” of the Arts Center. The patron’s reception will feature art exhibits and an “Objects d’Light” silent art auction interspersed with delightful tastings from local restaurants and wineries, while local musicians serenade everyone attending.  In keeping with the “illuminating light” theme, the highlight of this event will be illuminated art pieces from local and invited artists.  Patrons are then invited to dance into the afterglow with DJ LaShonda. 

This high profile community event will certainly grow over the years and is sure to become a popular annual event.  Business sponsorship opportunities are available at “Twinkle”, “Glitter”, and “Sparkle” levels.

To become a “Luminary” of the Arts Center is $75 for the general public and $65 for members of the Arts Center.  Tickets and information on this event or to become a member of the Arts Center are available at www.petalumaartscouncil.org or 762-5600.

The Petaluma Arts Center, home of the Petaluma Arts Council, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free art access to the citizens of Petaluma.  As the premier center of creative expression for this thriving community, the Petaluma Arts Center has become noted for its art galleries, classes, concerts, discussions, workshops, performances and other community events.  The Arts Center is located at 230 Lakeville Street in the historic train depot on the corner of Lakeville and East Washington Streets.

PO Box 750661                                                                                    Phone 707-762-5600
Petaluma, CA 94975                                                                                Fax 707-887-9726
Non Profit ID# 31-1804169

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Don’t pay for your RV to sit in storage, rent it to us!

Looking for an RV or mobile home to bring to our
Petaluma property for our brother-in-law to live in
while he does construction for us. Length of time:
1.5 - 2 months beginning mid-late June (maybe
earlier/later depending on the planning department!)

Patty 707.799.4628
parms@pon.net

Paula Lane Action Network's Homemade Lasagna Dinner!

Twin sized bed frame 

Looking for a bed frame to fit twin mattress and also a child gate for stairs.

kathymezger@gmail.com

Two-day Daily Acts Workshop: Earthen Oven Sculpting

Two-Day Workshop: Earthen Oven Sculpting

Saturday, May 29th -

Oven Sculpting Building Techniques, 9am-5pm

Sunday, May 30th -

Creative Design & Weatherproofing, 9am-5pm

$80 for one day, $145 for two days

Please register by visiting www.dailyacts.org or calling 707-789-9664

Learn the valuable skill of building your own cob pizza/bread wood-fired oven in your backyard from Miguel “Micah” Elliott of Living Earth Structures (www.livingearthstructures.com). Cob ovens can bake a pizza in just three minutes, and retain heat for up to twelve hours! We’ll talk about key techniques: installing the foundation, insulating the floor and walls, sculpting the oven, and creating adobe bricks. Join us to sculpt a cob oven at the home of George and Ellen Beeler, incredible Daily Actors!

The second day of the workshop, be a part of the creative sculpting of the oven to make it come alive in an exciting design. Come away with creative recipes for wood-fired cooking, and learn to use the oven. We’ll do an earthen plaster sealant and explore some possible roof structure designs that can be built to provide further protection.

An exciting day of honing our eco-skills while playing in the mud!

In cooperation,
Erin Axelrod
Daily Acts Program Director
707.789.9664
erin@dailyacts.org
www.dailyacts.org

Keep Petaluma Egg-Centric!!

Share Housing?

Looking for a place in a shared house, or folks who'd like to rent a house together. I am a single woman in my early sixties interested in sharing living space,some community, an occasional meal and a garden. I will be moving to Petaluma mid-June to early July. Let's talk if you're interested.


lindaj@horizoncable.com

Yard Sale Saturday June 5th

Donna is moving and downsizing. Come hang out, I'll be playing music on the stereo I'll be selling. Come buy and help me make money to move! My roommate Mollie will also be selling stuff... she's moving too. If you have stuff to sale, bring it over and hang out and sell. The more the merrier.

113 Greenridge Court, Petaluma 94952, in Westridge subdivision off of I St.

Books, handspun yarns, spinning supplies, a great side by side big fridge that works, clothes including some vintage, shoes, snow board and boots, a nice caned chair that needs re-caning, stereo equipment and Stuff!