November 24th, 2009 12:35pm

Tutors needed

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PETALUMA HIGH    Algebra is a big stumbling block for many students who need to pass their basic math classes and the California High School Exit Exam. Volunteers are needed at Petaluma High School for Tuesday and Thursday. A meeting for volunteers and students is set for Dec. 15. For information, call Barbara Fisher, 573-3399 est. 122.
November 24th, 2009 12:35pm

Meals on Wheels

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PETALUMA PEOPLE   Petaluma People Services Center needs kitchen help for its Meals on Wheels program. Help prepare meals for seniors Monday through Friday and also assist in the preparation, serving and clean-up of the meals at our Senior Café. For information, call Elece Hempel 765-8488.
November 22nd, 2009 11:34pm

Volunteers needed

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SONOMA HOSPITAL   Sonoma Valley Hospital located in beautiful downtown Sonoma, has a vital organization of volunteers who donated nearly 20,000 hours of their time last year. If you or someone you know is looking for a challenging and rewarding volunteer experience, please contact Auxiliary Volunteer Coordinator, Marni Richards 935-5333. Download an application from www.svh.com.
November 22nd, 2009 12:33pm

Dine out and help AIDS Food Bank

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Please join Food For Thought in a community-wide celebration benefiting Sonoma County AIDS Food Bank.  Simply dine out at a participating restaurant on Dec. 3 and the restaurant will donate 25 or 50 percent of your bill to Food For Thought – Sonoma County AIDS Food Bank. Click on www.diningoutforlife.com/sonomacounty/participating to see a list of participating restaurants.
November 21st, 2009 12:32pm

Receptionist sought

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FAMILY SERVICE CENTER   The Sebastopol Family Service Center, 477 Petaluma Ave. needs volunteer receptionists. Help sought Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General administrative duties include operating office equipment and filing. Basic computer skills needed. For nearly 35 years, West County Community Services has been helping youth, adults, and seniors in Western Sonoma County. Contact Mary Northey, (707) 869-0654 ext. 1004 or fax 707-823-1642. www.westcountyservices.org
November 20th, 2009 11:31pm

Help Santa this year

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VOLUNTEER CENTER   The Sonoma County’s Secret Santa Program combines the Volunteer Center’s Giving Tree holiday gift program with KZST’s Secret Santa Marathon & Letters program. Numerous volunteer opportunities available to help with the Secret Santa program through the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County. In 2008 Secret Santa delivered holiday joy to more than 13,000 underprivileged children, vulnerable adults and lonely seniors in Sonoma County. For information, contact Marty Patton-Volz, via email holiday@volunteernow.org or (707) … Read More »
November 20th, 2009 03:31pm

Senior Advocacy Services seeks board members

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Senior Advocacy Services of Sonoma County is searching for energetic and caring people to join its Board of Directors. SAS operates the Sonoma County Ombudsman Program which advocates for the dignity and well being for all residents in long term care facilities and investigates allegations of elder abuse; the agency also operates the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) for Sonoma, Marin, Lake, Mendocino, Napa and Solano counties which provides information, … Read More »
November 20th, 2009 12:33pm

Homes needed for assistance dogs

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CANINE STUDIES   Bergin University of Canine Studies — home of the assistance dog is searching for foster homes for dogs. If you can make a commitment of between 3 and 12 months to provide a puppy with socialization, family outings and time to mature, please e-mail Molly at molly@assistancedog.org or call 545-3647.
November 19th, 2009 03:30pm

Hotel helps Palm Drive patients

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Neil Todhunter, Interim CEO, Palm Drive Hospital, reports: “In mid-October, Palm Drive Hospital admitted an out-of-town patient for surgery. The procedure was complicated, and required the patient to be hospitalized for several days. Her family wanted to travel here to be with her, but their finances were tight and they couldn’t afford a hotel room. We talked to Shiva Emdadian, the manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites in Sebastopol, and she did … Read More »
November 17th, 2009 03:23am

Annual food drive in Rohnert Park

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Automotive Excellence, Honda Acura Toyota Lexus Specialists, is conducting its annual canned food drive now thru December 15th. Cans can be donated at 35 Executive Avenue, Suite 3 in Rohnert Park, (off of State Farm Drive). For questions or directions call 707-584-8700.