Petaluma Community Relations Council

04/14/2026

3 upcoming events you will not want to miss!

03/17/2026

You're invited to join us for a conversation with Mayor Kevin McDonnell!

Interested? RSVP at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bzp-petaluma-pcrc-nonprofit-community-gathering-series-volunteer-tickets-1982897826778?aff=oddtdtcreator

(Select "check availability" to begin the registration process.)

We look forward to seeing you there!

02/27/2026

Friday, 2/27, our guests are Kirk Lok and David Powers. Kirk and David will talk about an upcoming interactive immigration workshop hosted by the Asian American Pacific Islanders Coalition (AAPIC) of the North Bay. The workshop is designed for owners and managers of small and medium sized, service oriented, people-facing businesses. The workshop will cover practical strategies, tools, and best practices to improve operations, customer experience, and workplace collaboration. ICE is at the front door… are our businesses really ready? Give this show a listen and find out.
Tune in to KPCA 103.3 FM in Petaluma (or stream it live online at www.kpca.fm or www.garden) or watch it live on Comcast channel 26 from 11 AM until noon (PST) every Friday to hear engaging discussions around a range of topics affecting the Petaluma community.

02/17/2025

Save the date, Petaluma!

07/24/2024

The Petaluma People's Services Center has announced a new program: P.E.A.R.L.S.

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In partnership with Council on Aging, PPSC is bringing this Mental Health Coaching program to seniors in Southern Sonoma County.

https://petalumapeople.org/pearls

To learn more, please call 707-765-8488 or [email protected].

07/19/2024

A Community Resources Page is now available on the PCRC website!

In its role as a community convener, the PCRC has published a page of community resources to assist community members in finding the supports that they need. That information is now available on the PCRC website:

https://petalumacrc.org/resources/

There are a variety of local organizations that address our community's needs in different ways. Below are some examples of what you'll find on the page.

07/05/2024

We are happy to announce that the PCRC radio show, “Community Connections”, is now available on our website!

https://petalumacrc.org/pcrc-radio-show-archive/

Currently archived shows cover a variety of topics:

• Getting to know PCRC steering committee members
• Afghan families who relocated to Sonoma County
• “Pathway to Income” - addressing poverty in Petaluma
• Cool Petaluma - hearing from Cool Block leaders
• What community means - interviews with residents
• Challenges and myths of homelessness - with COTS leadership
• Restorative Practices in the Petaluma City Schools

And be sure to check out our three newest shows:

Episode: # 11: Cruisin’ the Boulevard with John and Joetta Furrer

An interview with the couple behind “Salute to American Graffiti”, the multi-day car show and local cultural event that pays homage to the 1973 film.

Show #12: The Village Network of Petaluma

An exploration of the Village Network of Petaluma, and the volunteer opportunities that it offers to support its community’s needs. Featuring Cynthia Gregory and Steve Levenson.

Show #13: Local Agriculture and Healing the Land

An educational conversation about agriculture and the environment with two men whose livelihoods are inextricably linked with the land: Albert Straus of Straus Family Creamery, and Scott Ge**er, a longtime ranch hand.

03/11/2024

Reminder: happening this Wednesday! We look forward to seeing you there.

Save the date, Petaluma!

03/04/2024

Come join us in 10 days, Petaluma!

Save the date, Petaluma!