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02/18/2025

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08/29/2024

https://libraryyesonw.com
Stand up for our Sonoma County Libraries
Endorse Measure W

I’m volunteering with the Yes on Measure W Campaign to renew the 2016-approved measure which currently provides almost 40% of our Library’s funding and is set to expire soon. Measure W would keep this 1/8th cent sales tax funding in place, with every dollar supporting our local libraries and no new taxes.

I am asking you to add your name to our endorsement list.

You can reply to this email to agree, and I will add your support as an endorser, and/or you can visit the Measure W website to enroll yourself at “LibraryYesOnW.com”.

We are also raising funds to get the word out, so any donations through the website would be so appreciated.

Vote YES on Measure W to Support Our Library

07/04/2024

UPDATE: Available Cooling Centers in Sonoma County, CA
(This list is changing rapidly. Call to confirm the details.)

PETALUMA: COTS Mary Isaak Center, Tuesday through Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. located at 900 Hopper St.

ROHNERT PARK: Rohnert Park Community Center, Wednesday and Friday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. located at 5401 Snyder Lane

SANTA ROSA: Finley Community Center, Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. located at 2060 W. College Ave.

WINDSOR: Senior Recreation Center Cooling Safe Haven, Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. located at 9231 Foxwood Dr.

HEALDSBURG: Healdsburg Senior Center, Wednesday, 11 a.m to 7 p.m., located at 133 Matheson St.

SEBASTOPOL*: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street Today, Until 8 pm today, maybe Fri. and Sat.

SONOMA VALLEY*: El Verano Elementary School 18606 Riverside Dr, Sonoma, Tuesday-Saturday. Noon- 8 pm https://www.google.com/maps/search/18606+Riverside+Dr,+Sonoma,+CA+95476?entry=gmail &source=g

GUERNEVILLE*: Senior Center noon- 8 pm Through Saturday? Russian River Senior Resource Center, 15010 Armstrong Woods Rd, Tuesday – Saturday, 9am - 5 pm https://www.google.com/maps/search/15010+Armstrong+Woods+Rd,+Guerneville,+CA+95446?entry=gmail&source=g
GEYSERVILLE*: Remmel Rd, Tuesday through Saturday, noon-8 pm, Tent https://www.google.com/maps/search/Remmel+Rd,+Geyserville,+CA+95441?entry=gmail&sour ce=g

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*Operated by FS Global. They may be able to help people get to the centers. It’s worth a call. 707-RESPOND, (707-737-7663)

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05/26/2024

What happened to the American Dream?

The Greatest Generation modeled the dream when they returned from WWII. They went back to school, got jobs, bought cars, stayed somewhat permanently in homes, and told their children to become educated, and become anything they wanted to be.

The Boomers were the most educated generation ever, and the most vocal about what they believed. As they entered the workforce, they changed how work was supported, expanding childcare and part-time employment. They moved away from home early, and into rentals together. They gave themselves vast amounts of information and communication.

Gen X, Xennials, and Millennials (born 1965 to 1980) grew up with parents who were increasingly indebted, job-fragmented, and family-stretched. Playtime became focused on inside activities and protected environments, and mostly in response to adult fear. A result was a growth in family and teen mental health caseloads.

Gen Z (born after 1995) experienced the worst of it. At the exact time when their brains in puberty needed experience taking risks and problem-solving, helicopter parents who over-protected in the world and under-protected on the internet, denied them the skills and opportunities to develop confidence and maturity. Their lives transformed from flip phones which captured images of the world to smart phones which negatively focused their world on themselves.

The American Dream has been greatly impacted by economic forces which have created huge class differences. It’s getting tougher to live in this world. But our own refusal to allow opportunities for our children to experience independence is undermining their ability to fight for themselves, and our American Dream.

05/15/2024

Best rant from a local politician. Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, in response to a proposal to limit the length of time family farm animals can be confined.

07/29/2018

"Homeless Talk - Citywide Conversations: Visions for Change"
This project is complete. Read our report and see our data here:
http://sonomacountyhomeless.org/
(Scroll down to the 2nd picture, of the house with a mural on the side).

Thank you to the 500 people who opened their minds and tongues to help our city move forward on this crucial issue.

02/13/2017

11/10/2016

WE NEED YOU To help shape the future of our neighborhood Voice your thoughts on homelessness in our neighborhood and our city. Partners and Sponsors: Santa Rosa Together, Homeless Action!, SR City Council Members, SR Faith Community Homeless Talk at OAKMONT VILLAGE THURSDAY, November 10 1:00-2:30...

11/10/2016

Check out Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week at http://hhweek.org/hunger-and-homelessness/ It starts in 2 days!

The FactsNo one should have to worry about whether they will have food on their plate or a roof over their head. But the reality is that hunger and homelessness are widespread problems that affect far too many people. In the United StatesMany Americans are living on the edge, forced to choose betwee...