Sonoma County Meetings and Resources for Living

MEETINGS - RESOURCES FOR LIVING 

& SOURCES FOR SPIRITUAL CONNECTION

for Early 2011 in Sonoma County

MEETINGS:

Sunday:
Jan. 9 ~ Mount Jackson Masonic Lodge annual installation of officers. Ceremonies at 2:30 pm. 3rd & Church Sts., Guerneville. Open to the public. Info: Gaylord Schaap 707-865-1287


Monday:
1st Mon ~ Monte Rio Recreation & Parks District ~ 6:00-8:00 pm, 20488 Hwy 116, Monte Rio ~ 707-865-2487 ~ mrrpd.org

1st & 3rd Mon ~ Petaluma City Council ~ Open Session at 7:00 pm, 11 English St ~ 707-778-4360 ~ cityofpetaluma.net/cclerk/council.html

2nd & 4th Mon ~ Sebastopol Toastmasters ~ 7:00 pm, Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N High St ~ 707-823-1946 ~ sebastopoltoastmasters.freetoasthost.ws

4th Mon ~ El Molino Boosters ~ 6:00 pm, El Molino High School, 7050 Covey Rd, Forestville ~ elmolinoboosters.com

Tuesday:
Noon Toastmasters ~ 11:30 am, Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa ~ 707-836-8876 ~ toastmasters.org
Russian River Rotary ~ 6:30 pm, Highland Dell Lodge, 21050 River Blvd, Monte Rio ~ 707-869-0808 ~ russianriverrotary.org
Santa Rosa City Council ~ 4:00 pm, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave ~ 707-543-3039 ~ ci.santa-rosa.ca.us
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors ~ 575 Administration Dr, Room 102A, Santa Rosa ~ 707-565-2241 ~ supervisors.sonoma-county.org
Sonoma County Water Agency ~ 8:30 am, 575 Administration Dr, 102A, Santa Rosa ~ 707-565-2241 ~ scwa.ca.gov

1st Tues ~
Cazadero Community Club ~ 7:00 pm, Fire Hall, 5980 Cazadero Hwy ~ Natasha Pehrson, mayawrld@sonic.net
Sebastopol City Council ~ 5:00 pm, CDA 6:00 pm, Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris St ~ 707-823-1153 ~ ci.sebastopol.ca.us/citycouncil.shtml

2nd Tues ~
Bodega Volunteer Fire Department ~ 7:30 pm, McCaughey Hall, 17184 Bodega Hwy, Bodega ~ bodegafire.org
Forestville Fire Protection District ~ 6:00 pm, Forestville Fire Station, 6554 Mirabel Rd ~ forestvillefire.org
Forestville Water District ~ 5:30 pm, 6530 Mirabel Rd, Forestville ~ 707-887-1551 or fwd@sonic.net
Independent Order of Odd Fellows ~ 7:30 pm, Odd Fellows Hall, Hwy 116 & Covey, Forestville ~ Jim McCray, 707-528-7471 ~ ioof.org
Russian River Historical Society ~ 6:30 pm, Monte Rio Community Ctr, 20488 Hwy 116, Monte Rio ~ russianriverhistory.org
Sonoma County Networking Association ~ 6:00 pm, location varies ~ Carol, 707-527-7563

2nd & 4th Tues ~ Active 20-30 Sebastopol ~ 6:30 pm. 2nd Tue, Graton Ridge Cellars, 3561 Gravenstein Hwy N; 4th Tue, Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave ~ 707-536-3252 ~ sebastopol2030.com

3rd Tues ~
ACLU ~ American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, Sonoma County Chapter, 7:00 pm, Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa ~ 707-765-5005 ~ aclusonoma.org
North Coast Mac Users Group ~ Non-members $5. 7:00-9:00 pm (except Oct), Rohnert Park Senior Center, 6800 Hunter Dr, Suite A ~ ncmug.org
Russian River Photo Club ~ $5. 6:30 pm, Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon Two Rd ~ flickr.com/groups/russianriverphotoclub
Sebastopol City Council ~ 7:00 pm, Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris St ~ 707-823-1153 ~ ci.sebastopol.ca.us/citycouncil.shtml

4th Tues ~ Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights ~ 5:30 pm, Human Resources Training Center, 575 Administration Dr, Suite 117C, Santa Rosa ~ supervisors.sonoma-county.org

Wednesday:
1st Wed ~
Forestville Chamber of Commerce ~ All welcome. 5:30 pm, Food for Thought, 6550 Railroad Ave, Forestville ~ 707-887-1111 ~ forestvillechamber.org
Petaluma Progressives ~ 7:00 pm, Copperfields Books, 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma ~ 707-763-8134 ~ progressivefestival.org
Russian River Sportsmens Club ~ Board Meetings. 25150 Steelhead Blvd, Duncans Mills ~ 707-865-1847 ~ russianriversportsmensclub.com
Sonoma County Alliance ~ 7:30 am, Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, 333 Country Club Dr ~ 707-525-8377 ~ sonomacountyalliance.com

2nd Wed ~
In-Home Support Services ~ Care Givers’ support meeting. 5:00 pm, Guerneville Regional Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd ~ sonomacounty-ihsspa.org
Petaluma Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee ~ 6:00 pm, City Hall, 11 English St ~ cityofpetaluma.net
Progressive Democrats Sonoma County ~ 6:30 pm, French Garden Restaurant, 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol ~ pdsonoma.org
Russian River Fire Protection District ~ 6:00 pm, 14100 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville ~ 707-869-9089 ~ russianriverfire.org
Safe Kids Sonoma County ~ 2:00 pm, Memorial Hospital Reflection House, 300 Doyle Park Dr, Santa Rosa ~ 707-525-5300 x3264 ~ safekidssonomacounty.org

3rd Wed ~
Bicycle &  Pedestrian Advisory Committee ~ 7:00-8:30 pm, PRMD, 2550 Ventura Ave, Santa Rosa ~ 707-585-7516 ~ sctransit.com
Forestville Historical Society ~ Sept-May, 7:00 pm, Forestville School Library Conference Rm, Highway 116 at Travis Rd ~ Ron Davis, 707-823-2921 ~ sonic.net/Forestville
Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging ~ Advisory Council meets 1:00-3:30 pm, 3725 Westwind Blvd, Santa Rosa ~ 707-565-5950 ~ socoaaa.org

4th Wed ~
Assn of Fundraising Professionals ~ 11:45 am, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, 153 Stony Circle, Classroom A, Santa Rosa ~ 707-838-9996 ~ afp-wcc.org
Redwood Stitchers ~ 10:00 am, Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa ~ Rose Norris, 707-544-8016 ~ ega-gpr.org
Sonoma County Economic Development Board ~ 7:30-9:00 am, 575 Administration Dr #100, Santa Rosa, CA ~ 707-565-2431 ~ sonoma-county.org/edb
Up with Downtown Guerneville ~ 2:30 pm, RR Chamber, 16209 First St ~ 707-869-9000 ~ russianriver.com

Thursday:
1st Thur ~
Americans for Safe Access ~ Sonoma County Chapter, 5:00 pm, Dept. of Public Health, 625 5th St, Santa Rosa ~ Sarah, 510-251-1856 x322 ~ safeaccessnow.org
Hollydale Community Club ~ 7:00 pm, 10250 Field Ln (Old River Rd & Frank St) Forestville - 707-887-0330 ~ hollydaleclub.org
Sweetwater Springs Water District ~ 6:30 pm, 17081 Hwy 116, Ste B, Guerneville ~ 707-869-4000 ~ sweetwatersprings.com

2nd Thur ~ Commission on the Status of Women ~ 6:00 pm, 575 Administration Dr, Suite 117C, Santa Rosa ~ 707-565-2693 ~ supervisors.sonoma-county.org

1st & 3rd Thur ~ PRMD Planning Commission Meetings ~ 1:00 pm, Permit & Resource Management Department Hearing Room, 2550 Ventura Ave, Santa Rosa ~ sonoma-county.org/prmd

3rd Thur ~
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board ~ 4:00-6:00 pm, City Hall Annex, 90 Santa Rosa Ave ~ 707-543-3334 ~ ci.santa-rosa.ca.us
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District ~ Board Meeting 6:00-8:00 pm, 14775B Third St, Occidental ~ 707-874-2907 ~ goldridgercd.org
Hispanic Chamber Mixer ~ 5:30-7:30 pm, location varies ~ 707-575-3648 ~ hcc-sc.org
Russian River Redevelopment Oversight Committee ~ 6:00 pm. Odd months: Veteran’s Hall, 1st &  Church, Guerneville. Even months: Monte Rio Community Center, 20488 Hwy 116, Monte Rio ~ sonoma-county.org/cdc/rrrocmain.htm

4th Thur ~ Sebastopol Chamber Mixer ~ 5:30-7:00 pm, location varies. ~ 707-823-3032 ~ sebastopol.org

2nd Fri ~ GoLocal Happy Hour Mixer ~ 5:00-7:00 pm; Location varies ~ 707-888-6105 ~ sonomacounty.golocal.coop

Friday:
Last Fri ~
Early Bird Breakfast Club ~ Sonoma County Farm Trails. $10 non-members. 8:00 am, Hampton Inn, 8937 Brooks Rd, Windsor ~ RSVP: 707-837-8896 ~ farmtrails.com
GoLocal Morning Mixer ~ 7:30-9:00 am; Location varies. ~ 707-888-6105 ~ sonomacounty.golocal.coop

3rd Sat ~ Occidental Community Council ~ 10:30 am, YMCA Community Center, 3920 Bohemian Hwy at Graton Rd ~ occidental-ca.org


RESOURCES for LIVING

211 ~ A complete directory of social services in Sonoma County. ‘2-1-1’ on your phone ~ 211wc.org

Alcoholics Anonymous ~ The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Find a meeting: 707-544-1300 ~ aa.org

Al-Anon ~ Support to friends & families of alcoholics. Mondays, 7:30 pm & Saturdays, 9:15 am. Russian River Senior Center, 15010 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville ~ 24-hour Information Line, 707-575-6760

Bookmobile ~ Free, high-quality books to persons in rural areas not served by libraries ~ 707-520-4536 ~ sonomacountybookmobile.org

Carousel Network ~ Information & support for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Lyme Disease & Co-Infections. 2nd Saturdays, 2:00-4:00 pm, Palm Drive Hospital, 501 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol ~ Dale Miller, 707-829-1594 ~ cndsinfo.net

Community Housing Opportunities West ~ (Formerly Russian River Interfaith Coalition.) CHOW provides emergency shelter, food, & support services to homeless men & women ~ Jan DeWald, 707-478-3718

Chronic Illness ~ Self-management support group & education series. Tuesdays, 2:00-3:30 pm, Palm Drive Hospital, 501 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol ~ 707-566-7026 ~ palmdrivehospital.com

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA) ~ The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy & loving relationships ~ codependents.org

Community Toxics Collections ~ Free to Sonoma County residents. Bring ID. Tuesdays, 4:00-8:00 pm. RSVP for location: 707-795-2025 ~ recyclenow.org

Counseling ~ Low-cost, sliding-scale mental health services. Family Service Agency, 751 Lombardi Ct, Suite C, Santa Rosa ~ 707-545-4551 ~ familyservicesonoma.org

Day Labor ~ Protect workers’ rights …and yours. Don’t hire off the street!
Graton ~ 2981 Bowen Street ~ 707-829-1864 ~ gratondaylabor.org
Guerneville ~ Suzanna Mayo, 15873 River Rd ~ 707-591-5518, zannamayo@yahoo.com
Healdsburg ~ 405 Grove St ~ Martha Nuñez, 707-433-6652 ~ chdcorp.org

Disability Services & Legal Center (DSLC) ~ Sonoma County's primary resource for people with disabilities since 1976. *New Address* 521 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa ~ 707-528-2745 (voice) or 707-528-2151 (TTY) ~ disabilityserviceandlegal.org

Family & Friends Group ~ Cope with the impact of addiction in a healthy way. Free. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm, Drug Abuse Alternatives Center, 2403 Professional Dr, Santa Rosa ~ Lynne Burke, 707-544-3295 x352 ~ daacinfo.org

Food Addicts in Recovery ~ Caring, supportive group facing addictive behavior with food. Mondays, 7:00 pm, Sebastopol Community Church, 1000 Gravenstein Hwy N ~ foodaddicts.org

Gamblers Anonymous ~ Open to anyone who has a desire to stop gambling ~ Diane, 707-318-4173 ~ gamblersanonymous.org

Headaches? ~ Education & support. Family & friends welcome. Free. 4th Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm, Palm Drive Hospital, 501 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol ~ 707-823-8511

Healing Clinic ~ Find the healing modality that resonates with you. Sliding scale. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm, Songbird Community Healing Center, 8280 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati ~ 707-478-7274 ~ songbirdcoop.com

Health Screenings ~ sponsored by Palm Drive Hospital. Free. 1st Saturdays, 10:00-Noon, West County Hand & Physical Therapy Center, 968 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol ~ 707-823-8511 ~ palmdrivehospital.com

Healthy Sonoma ~ State-of the art web-based tools for a healthier community ~ healthysonoma.org

HIV Testing ~ Confidential results in 20 minutes. $15 by donation. Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00 pm, Face to Face, 873 Second St, Santa Rosa ~ 707-544-1581 ~ f2f.org

HIV Therapy Group ~ Dinner & therapy sessions on Mondays, 5:00 pm at St. Andrews-in-the-Redwoods Episcopal Church, 20329 Hwy 116 at F St, Monte Rio ~ 707-865-0834 ~ standrews-redwoods.org

Intentional Community ~ 2nd Sundays, 3:00 pm, Tour & potluck dinner. Green Valley Village, 13024 Green Valley Rd, Sebastopol ~ 707-824-9647 ~ greenvalleyvillage.com

Massage Clinic ~ $13 for 30 min. Senior discount. Fridays, Sky Hill Institute, 127 4th St at D, Petaluma ~ 707-778-9440 ~ skyhillinstitute.org

Military Families ~ Resources for all Active Duty Military, National Guard, Reserve, & family. American Red Cross, Sonoma & Mendocino Counties ~ 707-577-7600 ~ arcsm.org

Russian River Empowerment Center ~ Transcend serious & persistent mental illness. A project of West County Community Services. Hours: Tue-Fri 11:00-5:00. 16390 Main St, Guerneville ~ 707-604-7264 ~ westcountyservices.org

Safe Medicine Disposal Program ~ Please don't flush medications down the drain or dispose in trash receptacles. Find a drop-off location here: scwa.ca.gov/safe-medicine-disposal-program

United Against Sexual Assault ~ Counseling, advocacy, intervention, & education. 835 Piner Rd, Suite D, Santa Rosa ~ Business: 707-545-7270 ~ 24/7 Crisis Line: 707-545-7273 ~ uasasonoma.org

Veterans’ Group ~ ‘One-stop-shop’ for all Veterans & their family members. 2nd Thursdays, Noon-3:00, Guerneville Veterans Memorial Building, 1st & Church St ~ John Uniack, 707-869-9459 ~ sonomacountyvetconnect.org

Walk-In Clinic ~ Free medical care for anyone in need, without regard to ethnicity, race, or religion. Jewish Community Free Clinic, 490 City Center Dr, Rohnert Park ~ 707-585-7780 ~ jewishfreeclinic.org

Watchers of Weight (WOW) ~ Support for healthy eating & weight loss goals. Membership $10/Weekly meeting $5. Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, Monte Rio Community Center, 20488 Hwy 116, Monte Rio ~ 707-865-9956 ~ mrrpd.org

SPIRITUALITY & WORSHIP:

Jan 30 ~ Brigid Ritual ~ All ages welcome to our clean and sober event. By donation. 4:00 pm, Subud Hall, 234 Hutchins, Sebastopol ~ 707-484-7786 ~ northbayreclaiming.com


ONGOING
Sun ~ Fishermen's Chapel ~ All welcome for non-denominational services. 10:00 am, Grange Hall, 1370 Bodega Ave, Bodega Bay ~ 707-875-3616

Sun ~ Temple of Isis ~ 2:00-4:00 pm, Isis Oasis Sanctuary, 20889 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville ~ 707-857-4747 ~ isisoasis.org

Sun ~ Worship Services ~ 8:30 am, Contemporary; 10:30 am, Traditional. Forestville United Methodist Church, 6550 Covey Rd ~ 707-887-2020 ~ forestvilleumc.org

Sun ~ Worship Services ~ 9:00 am Christian Education; 10:00 am Worship. Guerneville Community Church, 14520 Armstrong Woods Rd ~ 707-869-2514 ~ uccwebsites.net/guernevillecommunityca.html

Sun ~ Worship Services ~ 9:00 am Choir practice; 11:00 am, Worship. Metropolitan Community Church of the Redwood Empire, 16219 First St, Guerneville ~ 707-869-9882 ~ mccre.org

1st Sun ~ Universal Worship Service ~ w/Rev. Hamida Dides. Donations welcome. 11:00 am, Songbird Community Healing Center, 8280 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati ~ 707-795-2398 ~ songbirdcenter.org

2nd Sun ~ Lotus Circle ~ Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara. Ages 15+. By donation. 4:30 pm. RSVP for location: Bonney, 707-887-2210 ~ taralotuscircle.org

Mon & Thu ~ Qigong ~ with Hrieth Anet Pezzi, RN. All welcome. Drop-in $15 by donation. 6:15-7:30 pm, Center for Inner Health and Stillness, 424 8th St, Ste A, Santa Rosa ~ 707-829-5676 ~ centerforinnerhealthandstillness.com

Tues & Weds ~ Meditation Classes ~ Drop-in. $10 by donation. 7:30-8:45 pm, Mahakaruna Buddhist Meditation Center, 304 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma ~ 707-766-7720 ~ meditationinnorcal.org

Thu ~ Christian Bible Study ~ The messages of the New Testament. Guided by Pastor Paul. 7:00 pm, Open Door Christian Church, 16 5th St at B, downtown Petaluma ~ 707-762-3873 ~ opendoorpetaluma.org

Thu ~ Collective Meditation ~ connect in silence, contemplation, & stillness. Optional potluck afterward. 6:30-7:15 pm, Dhyana Center, 7740 Atkinson Rd, Sebastopol ~ 707-827-3456 ~ dhyanacenter.com

Thu ~ Many Rivers Books & Tea ~ Speakers on a topic for self-inquiry. $5 by donation. 7:30 pm, 130 S Main St #101, Sebastopol ~ 707-829-8871 ~ manyriversbooks.com

Thu & Sat ~ Qigong & Daoist Meditation ~ with Daoist Priest Michael Rinaldini. $8. Thu 6:00-7:00 pm & Sat 10:00-11:00 am. Sebastopol Community Center’s Garzot Building, 7985 Valentine Ave at Pleasant Hill ~ 707-829-1855 ~ dragongateqigong.com

Fri ~ Noon Time Meditations ~ 12:00-1:00 pm, Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North St, Healdsburg ~ 707-293-8096 ~ meditationinhealdsburg.org

2nd Fri ~ Taize Service ~ Practice chant & silence to lead us towards stillness. Potluck follows. Free. 7:00 pm, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 500 Robinson Rd., Sebastopol ~ 707-324-6021 ~ numinacenter.org

3rd Fri ~ Sonoma County Pagan Network ~ Featured speaker & potluck dinner. 7:00 pm, Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa ~ scpagans.org