CALENDAR of EVENTS
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Sonoma County Home Brewers Competition
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Sonoma County's Second Annual Home Brewers Competition is set for May 28th at the Petaluma Fairgrounds. Enjoy the electric event with over 65 home brews to try, beer demos,cooking
demonstrations, cheese tasting, beer tasting, live music, and more! But don't leave before casting your vote for the best brew! Votes must be in by 3:30pm. This event is for persons 21 and over only. Get your discounted
tickets before they run out!
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There is still time to be apart of something big! Volunteers are still needed for the 35th Annual Butter & Egg Days Parade. Stop by the Petaluma Visitors Center for more information
19th Annual Chili Cook-Off benefits
Cinnabar Theater Young Repertory Company. Sample different kinds of chili and salsa made by the best chili and salsa chefs in the Bay Area. Rain or shine. Bring the family to the fairgrounds for live bands and fabulous food. See
website for details.
Get ready to lace up for the
12th running of the Petaluma Footrace on Sunday, April 17! This family friendly 3 and 5 mile footrace. A sellout crowd of 1,000 runners and walkers is expected, so make sure to register early!
Local non-profit
Petaluma Readers Theater will be preforming every 3rd Saturday of the month at
Prince Gallery. Enjoy a unique storytelling in a beautiful setting. Check their
Facebook for more details.
A huge congratulations to our local youth recreational cheer team the
Petaluma Panthers for taking first of seven at Nationals! Way to represent Petaluma! Join our
Panther family, the
2016 season registration is open online now!
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| We are kicking it into high gear preparing for some good ole' Petaluma fun! Bring on the great music, the delicious food, the vibrant parade, the gorgeous antiques, and the cutest little chicks around. Let the celebration begin!
Jenny & Marie
Petaluma Downtown Association
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What's with the Button?
Don't wait until the day of the parade to show your support for the Butter & Egg Days Parade. Instead, purchase a collectible "Friends of the Parade" button now and show your support for Petaluma's beloved tradition throughout the month of April.
"We are so grateful to our sponsors for supporting this amazing event that unites our entire community and give
s us al
l an opportunity to celebrate and applaud each other. Purchasing a commemorative button is a great way for eve
ryone in the community to become a parade sponsor and help keep the parade alive," she said.
The button promotion also encourages people to shop locally. Downtown
merchants are offering special discounts and incentives for those wearing a "Friends of the Parade" button between April 16-24. Visit
us online for a full list of participating businesses.
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Butter & Egg Days Parade
Saturday, April 23rd from 10am-5pm
All Aboard! Next Stop Parade Day! Join us for the 35th Annual Butter & Egg Days Parade on April 23rd. This year we celebrate Petaluma's rich railway history and our tracks to the future with the arrival of the SMART Train in 2013! Watch over 130 units march through downtown, enjoy delicious
food and drinks, live music, arts and crafts, and an area just for kids!
Don't forget to come early to watch the cow chip tossing contest at 10:00am, The Cutest Lil Chick Contest at 10:15am and the spectacular Kids Parade at 11:30am. The main parade steps off at 12:00pm at Fourth and D Street, looping around to Petaluma Blvd. North, and ending at Petaluma Blvd. South at D Street.
Petaluma's
Butter & Egg Days Parade celebrates all things Petaluma, the history and the stories we love to tell. This year the Parade will celebrate the arrival of the
SMART Train in 2016, sharing stories of the impact the railway had in shaping our hometown's historic past and making it the place it is today. And looking toward the future, what the revival of a passenger train will mean to our hometown's businesses, residents, schools, and non-profits.
Want to get involved? Give us a hand and be apart of the grand event as a
volunteer! After all, without the support of the community this event could not happen!
Posters now available at the
Petaluma Visitors Center for a $10.00 donation to the parade.
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30th Annual Spring Antique Faire
April 24th from 8:00am - 4:00pm
Antique and collectible lovers throughout the Bay Area are welcome to come, browse and shop the 30th Annual Petaluma
Spring Antique Faire on Sunday, April 24, 2016, 8 am to 4 pm held in one delightful and relaxing setting - downtown Petaluma. Admission is free.
"The Bay Area's Premier Antique Center", Historic Downtown Petaluma will transform into an antique marketplace. Amid the beautiful historic buildings, one of a kind stores, and an incredible array of restaurants and cafes, guests can find an incomparable selection of affordable antiques from over 200 dealers. The show has a nice variety of estate jewelry, linens, furniture, art, kitchenware, vintage décor, books and all kinds of unusual collectibles to suit everyone's budget.
This show attracts over 8,000 discerning collectors as well as first time buyers wishing to collect and invest in real antiques. Don't forget to partake in the Mason's incredible breakfast in the beautiful dining room of the Masons
building during the morning of the show for just $8, a rare and special treat!
After the Antique Faire, stop by the Petaluma Historical Museum to hear a rarely told story of the historic fight between Petaluma Pioneers; John McNear, Isaac Wickersham, William Hill, and Harrison Mecham, against San Francisco multi-millionaire, Peter Donahue and his efforts to jam his railroad right through downtown. Told by Skip Sommer at 4pm.
OUR FALL ANTIQUE FAIRE WILL BE ON SEPT 25, 2016 - SAVE THE DATE!
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Town Hall Meeting Invitation
Petaluma Police Department
The
Petaluma Police Department invites you to attend your local area Police Beat town hall meeting. We will present crime trends and statistics for your neighborhood and police district and share crime prevention information. Each district will meet the officers specifically assigned to that area so you can share your concerns about your neighborhood. We will also share Police Department volunteer opportunities and community event information.
Please use the
beat map to identify where your home or business is located. Use the legend to identify which beat and refer to below schedule for date, time, and location of the meeting in your area.
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Beat 1
Districts 12, 13, 14, 15
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Casa Grande High School
333 Casa Grande Road, Petaluma
6pm to 7pm
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Beat 2
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Cavanagh Center, Petaluma
426 "G" Street
6pm to 7pm
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Beat 3
Districts 5, 6
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Mary Collins School
1001 Cherry Street, Petaluma
6pm to 7pm
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Beat 4
Districts 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Meadow Elementary School
880 Maria Drive, Petaluma
6pm to 7pm
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We look forward to meeting with you to improve our level of service to the community and address issues that are important to you and your neighborhood.
Please feel free to share this invitation with others living in your neighborhood. For more information on District Policing please go to our
website.
Crime Prevention Tip:
Lock all doors and windows in your home and vehicle. Keep valuables out of sight.
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