Sustainable Communities Video
www.onebayarea.org is a new website featuring meeting calendars, meeting archives, etc. related to the implementation of SB 375 in the Bay Area. Our very own Mayor Susan Gorin appears in this video. Click on the link above to see her interview.
CityBus News
~Students in Santa Rosa are learning to ride Santa Rosa CityBus this summer!
Santa Rosa CityBus was contacted by teachers from both Santa Rosa High School and Slater Middle School who wanted their students to learn how to use public transit. Both instructors realize that knowing how to read and understand the System Route Map and Time Schedule is a very valuable life skill and more than worth taking the time to learn.
So last week, 39 Santa Rosa students and 8 school staff members were treated to a comprehensive, hands-on training program. CityBus staff met the students at their schools and started the training by providing a general introduction to Santa Rosa CityBus, including helpful information on fares, bus tickets, monthly passes and transfers. The article on our blog was picked up by Streetsblog.net! Click here to see the article on their site!
The Learn to Ride CityBus Travel Training Program was developed after the Council on Aging surveyed local senior citizens. One of questions asked in the survey was about their use of public transit. Twenty-five percent of the respondents said that they did not ride Santa Rosa CityBus simply because they didn’t know how. Seeing this as a great opportunity, Santa Rosa CityBus staff created the Learn to Ride CityBus – Travel Training Program.
For more information or to schedule a Learn to Ride CityBus Travel Training for your class or organization, call Joy Gipson at (707) 543-3336. Classes are also available on the second Monday of each month (through October) at the Santa Rosa Senior Center. Call (707) 546-8608 to sign-up for this FREE class.
~Car Free Challenge
The region-wide Car Free Challenge, hosted by TransForm, took place from June 1-7. A couple of City staff entered the competition. Both Fabian Favila and Ed Buonaccorsi accepted the challenge and each won in their respective categories: Fabian won prizes in several categories: most money raised for TransForm's advocacy efforts; highest number of donators; and, the most miles traveled via public transit over the course of the week. And Ed Buonaccorsi, won the prize for the most miles traveled over the week on a bicycle! Great job, gentlemen!
Father's Day Fun
The annual Father’s Day BBQ at the Bennett Valley Senior Center on Monday, June 21 was a happening event this year as members of the Chops Teen Club Jam band entertained the seniors!
Live at Juilliard
The 2010 Summer Concert Series begins on July 11 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Juilliard Park, 227 Santa Rosa Avenue. Click here for this year’s lineup.
Extend the weekend, come and enjoy a picnic dinner on a summer Sunday evening filled with music, fun and food. All performances are free.
Enjoy Music, Food and Fun!
Mayor's Challenge Blood Drive
Coming in July is the annual blood drive. Each city in the county is challlenging it's residents to give! The blood mobile will be at several spots throughout the City of Santa Rosa during July. Be sure to schedule a donation on one of these dates:
| July 1 |
PG&E 3965 Occidental Rd |
10 am to 1 pm |
| July 8 |
Finley Center 2060 West College |
9 am to 12 pm |
| July 12 |
Friedman's 4055 Santa Rosa Ave |
10 am to 12 pm |
| July 14 |
City Hall 100 Santa Rosa Ave |
11 am to 2 pm |
| July 14 |
Downtown Market 4th and E St |
4:15 pm to 7pm |
| July 21 |
Exchange Bank 444 Aviation Blvd |
9:30 am to 12:30 |
You can click here for more information.
Merit Awards
Each year the Santa Rosa City Council recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations who volunteer their time and energies contributing to the quality of life in Santa Rosa at the annual "City Merit Awards" program. The Merit Awards covers 5 categories:
1. Youth Services
2. Community Services
3. Neighborhood Enrichment
4. Community Enrichment
5. Cultural Enrichment
The nomination deadline is August 31, 2010 and the presentation is November 8, 2010 at City Hall Council Chambers at 7 pm. For more information or nomination form, call Laneil Bryant at (707)543-3225. Or, you can download a form at www.srcity.org/meritawards.