Events for February 2018
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
Jan 23 - Mar 24    Power of Ten: Scaling Up Exhibition
Power of Ten: Scaling Up celebrates 10(+) artists who are looking further and more deeply at issues of scale through painting, photography, sculpture, architecture, design and film. Inspired by the Charles and Ray Eames film, "Powers of Ten," the works in this show bring out the artistic side of the scientist and the scientific side of the artist.
Date: January 23, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://230 Lakeville Street
Location: Petaluma Arts Center
EMail: info@petalumaartscenter.org
Date/Time Details: Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm
Fees/Admission: General $5.00 senior/students/teachers/military $4.00 PAC members Free
Feb 1    'First Thursday' - Labor Law Seminar Series
New Labor Laws for 2018!
 
Several important new laws took effect on January 1, 2018, which California employers must understand and factor into their human resources administration.
 
Several of these laws limit the ability of employers to regulate their workforce, and for that reason require modifications and additions to applicable employee handbooks and personnel forms.
 
For example, new restrictions have been imposed on the ability of employers to ask job applicants about criminal convictions, as well as previous wages/earning history.
 
In addition, employers of 20 or more employees are now required to provide 12 weeks of “parental leave” after the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child; and to pay employees’ medical insurance premiums during the leave.
 
These are only a few examples of several new laws that significantly impact the operations of California employers.


This ongoing seminar series is being conducted by veteran Petaluma labor & employment attorney, Jay Putnam. Putnam, has advised employers exclusively, in labor matters for over 36 years. He hopes to provide local business owners and managers with a solid, working understanding of California labor law, as a means of helping them avoid the often crippling cost and disruption caused by lawsuits resulting from a misunderstanding of applicable legal requirements.

Members are encouraged to bring their questions.  Putnam says he intends to conduct the seminars as "informal, working sessions, where people can bring their lunch and their questions and leave each month with important information that will immediately improve their business operations.


To Register:
http
://cmdev.petalumachamber.biz/events/details/first-thursday-labor-law-seminar-series-11-02-2017-5753


Questions? Please email the Chamber at pacc@petalumachamber.com, or call us: 707.762.2785
 
Date: February 1, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.jaygputnam.com
Location: 6 Petaluma Blvd N, Ste A2
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact: To register: http://cmdev.petalumachamber.biz/events/details/first-thursday-labor-law-seminar-series-11-02-2017-5753 Questions? email: pacc@petalumachamber.com or call: (707) 762-2785
EMail: jay@putnamgenerals.com
Date/Time Details: First Thursday of each month - 12:00pm - 1:00pm.
Lunch Provided - Must register through website link*
Fees/Admission: FREE to PACC members.
Feb 1    Petaluma Dental Group Business After Hours Mixer
Join us for a casual evening of networking with your fellow Chamber Members.

 
Date: February 1, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Petaluma Dental Group
1301 Southpoint Boulevard
Petaluma
Contact: pacc@petalumachamber.com
EMail: pacc@petalumachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 1st
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Feb 2    Adult Beginners Spanish Class | Downtown Petaluma
Join Marin Spanish School at our new Downtown Petaluma location for our
ADULT BEGINNER SPANISH CLASS, an 8-week interactive and immersive course designed to focus on language acquisition and communication.


Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays* 9-10:20 AM
Duration: February 13 - April 12
Spring Break: March 19 - 23
Registration Deadline: February 2
Cost: $390 includes tuition + supplies

*Thursdays are optional drop-in office hours with the teacher. If you can only attend Tuesdays, you will receive all of the core lessons. If other times or dates work better for you, please let us know as we are open to offering alternative schedules. 

Learn more at http://www.marinspanishschool.com/adult-beginner-spanish/

Want to chat more about your interest in learning Spanish? Schedule a Free Consultation with one of our teachers who will design a customized program for you! marinspanishschool.com/book-now 

marinspanishschool.com
(415) 302-2933

Downtown Petaluma location: 245 Kentucky St, Suite B-1
Date: February 2, 2018
Website: http://marinspanishschool.com
EMail: emilie@marinspanishschool.com
Feb 2    Government Affairs Committee
Committee Meeting
Date: February 2, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce Conference Room,
6 Petaluma Blvd. No., Suite A-2,
Petaluma
Contact: PACC 707.762-2785
EMail: PACC@petalumachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Every First and Third Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Feb 2    Quarterly Lunch Forum: The State of the City
Join us for our first, Quarterly Lunch Forum of 2018:
City Manager, John Brown, will address "the State of the City."
Date: February 2, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Rooster Run Golf & Event Center
231 E Washington Street
Petaluma
Contact: Contact the Chamber for More Information or to reserve your spot.
EMail: pacc@petalumachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, February 2nd at 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $35. Members - $40. Non-Members
Feb 2    6th Annual Jazz Concert, Music in the doRiaN Mode
The Petaluma Museum Association presents Music in the Dorian Mode, the 6th Annual Jazz Concert by our local jazz and blues ensemble on Friday, February 2 at 6:30 pm. Tickets $25 downstairs in advance, includes food and beverages, $30 at the door, or $35 upstairs, limited seating includes champagne and food.
Date: February 2, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://petalumamuseum.com
Location: Petaluma Historical Library and Museum 20 4th St., Petaluma
Contact: Liz Cohee, 707-778-4398
EMail: liz.cohee@petalumamuseum.com
Date/Time Details: Feb. 2, 6:30 pm
Fees/Admission: $25 in advance downstairs, $30 at door or $35 upstairs includes food and beverage
Feb 6    Dunkin’ Donuts Grand Opening in Petaluma
Attention coffee lovers! Dunkin’ Donuts invites one and all to the grand opening of its first restaurant in Petaluma. Doors will open at 5:00 a.m. and the first person in line will receive a $250 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card! Additional grand opening festivities will include free food and beverage samples, special giveaways to the first 100 people in line, an appearance from Dunkin’ Donuts mascot Cuppy, and a ribbon-cutting by Mayor David Glass at 8:00 a.m. As part of the grand opening, Dunkin’ Donuts will also be making a charitable donation to the North Bay Fire Relief Fund, a local non-profit dedicated to supporting the families and first responders who lost their homes in the recent wildfires. The restaurant will offer free Wi-Fi and modern interior décor, providing a welcoming environment for guests to enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts’ range of coffees, espresso beverages, sandwiches and baked goods in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Hours of the new location are 5:00am to 10:00pm, seven days a week. To learn more about Dunkin’ Donuts, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter (@DunkinNorCal). About Dunkin' Donuts: Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin' Donuts has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 11 years running. The company has more than 12,400 restaurants in 46 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.
Date: February 6, 2018
Time: 5:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 435 North McDowell Blvd, Suite 50, Petaluma, CA 94954
Contact: Kelsey Frost, 415-392-1000, kfrost@finemanpr.com
EMail: kfrost@finemanpr.com
Date/Time Details: 2/6/2018 - 5a - 10a
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 6    Ambassador Meeting
Ambassador Meeting        
Date: February 6, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Location: Pongo's Kitchen & Tap
701 Sonoma Mountain Parkway
Petaluma         
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, February 6th
Feb 6    Dunkin Donuts Ribbon Cutting
Please join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony and welcoming Dunkin Donuts to the community!
Date: February 6, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: 435 N McDowell Blvd
Date/Time Details: February 6th, 2018
8am to 9am
Feb 7    Better Breather's Club-A Support Group for those with Chronic Lung Disease

Better Breather’s Club-A Support Group for those with Chronic Lung Disease

Learn how to live better with COPD, asthma and other lung diseases.

Sponsored by the American Lung Association, Better Breathers Club meetings provide education and support to those with chronic lung disease such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Meetings are FREE and open to anyone interested in learning more about chronic lung disease or breathing disorders. Caregivers and family members are also welcome. 

Bring your questions about COPD, asthma and other lung disorders to be discussed and answered by Jim Braley, RRT.

Jim Braley, RRT is a respiratory therapist with more than 40 years experience in various clinical settings. He is currently the Novato Community Hospital manager of respiratory care services and has been a certified American Lung Association Better Breather Group facilitator for six years.

Date: The first Wednesday of every month

September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7

Time: 2:30-3:30 pm

Location: 
Sutter Health Novato Community Hospital
Medical Offices Building in the Wilkes-Weseman Conference Room
165 Rowland Way
 Novato, CA 94945
Handicapped parking available.

(415) 209-1300 Hospital main line

 

 

For more information about this program, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or visit  LungUSA.org

 

Questions contact:  Jim Braley, RRT, 415-209-1535

More than 24 million Americans are estimated to have COPD, and yet only half have been diagnosed. For more information about chronic lung disease, please call the American Lung Association at 1-800-LUNG-USA. You can also speak to a respiratory therapist through the free Lung Help Line. For more information about COPD and resources to help you, visit the lung association website at lung.org.

 

Date: February 7, 2018
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Website: https://feedback.sutterhealth.org/f/138643/7b40/?LQID=1&
Location:

Sutter Health Novato Community Hospital
Medical Offices Building
Wilkes-Weseman Conference Room
165 Rowland Way Novato, CA 94945
Handicapped parking available.

(415) 209-1300 Hospital main line

Contact: Jim Braley 415-209-1535
EMail: nchjoints@sutterhealth.org
Date/Time Details: FREE
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 7    Better Breather's Club-A Support Group for those with Chronic Lung Disease
Better Breather’s Club-A Support Group for those with Chronic Lung Disease
Learn how to live better with COPD, asthma and other lung diseases.

Sponsored by the American Lung Association, Better Breathers Club meetings provide education and support to those with chronic lung disease such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Meetings are FREE and open to anyone interested in learning more about chronic lung disease or breathing disorders. Caregivers and family members are also welcome. 


Bring your questions about COPD, asthma and other lung disorders to be discussed and answered by Jim Braley, RRT.
 
Jim Braley, RRT is a respiratory therapist with more than 40 years experience in various clinical settings. He is currently the Novato Community Hospital manager of respiratory care services and has been a certified American Lung Association Better Breather Group facilitator for six years.

Location: 
Sutter Health Novato Community Hospital
Medical Offices Building in the Wilkes-Weseman Conference room
165 Rowland Way
 Novato, CA 94945
Handicapped parking available.

(415) 209-1300 Hospital main line
Until further notice this meeting room will be used for all future BBG meetings.
 
For more information about this program, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or visit LungUSA.org
 
Questions contact:  Jim Braley, RRT, 415-209-1535

More than 24 million Americans are estimated to have COPD, and yet only half have been diagnosed. For more information about chronic lung disease, please call the American Lung Association at 1-800-LUNG-USA. You can also speak to a respiratory therapist through the free Lung Help Line. For more information about COPD and resources to help you, visit the lung association website at lung.org.
Date: February 7, 2018
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Website: http://www.novatocommunity.org
Location: Location: 
Sutter Health Novato Community Hospital
Medical Offices Building in the Wilkes-Weseman Conference room
165 Rowland Way
 Novato, CA 94945
Handicapped parking available.

(415) 209-1300 Hospital main line
 
Date/Time Details: Date: November 2, 2016
Time: 2:30-3:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 8 - Feb 25    Black History Month at the Petaluma Museum
An exhibit which tells the story of Petaluma's black population since the 1800's opens Thursday, Feb. 8. Museum is open Thursday through Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-4.
Date: February 8, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://20 4th St.
Location: Petaluma Historical Library and Museum 20 Fourth St., downtown Petaluma
Contact: Liz Cohee 707-778-4398
EMail: liz.cohee@petalumamuseum.com
Date/Time Details: Feb. 8 through Feb. 25
Fees/Admission: free
Feb 8    Member Orientation
Join us for a casual reception at the Chamber Offices to learn all about what your membership offers.
Date: February 8, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Website: http://www.petalumachamber.com
Location: PACC Offices in the Great Mill
6 Petaluma Boulevard - Suite A-2
 
Contact: 707-762-2782
EMail: pacc@petalumachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 8th, 2018
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: No Charge for Members
Feb 10    Children's Story Time
Children's Story Time at the Petaluma Museum Saturday, February 10 at 10 a.m. A parent must be present. Free
Date: February 10, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://petalumamuseum.com
Location: Petaluma Historical Library and Museum 20 Fourth St., downtown Petaluma
Contact: Liz Cohee 707-778-4398
EMail: liz.cohee@petalumamuseum.com
Date/Time Details: Feb. 10, 10 am to noon
Fees/Admission: free
Feb 10    Crab Feed - Penngrove Social Firemen
Don’t let crab feed season pass you by! Try a favorite, and it’s a benefit for the good of the community, put on by Penngrove Social Firemen. Featuring crab, pasta, salad, bread and no-host bar. These volunteers know how to do the crab just right! All proceeds support improvements to Penngrove Park and Clubhouse and Park, and the club’s good works for the benefit of the community.
Date: February 10, 2018
Time: 5:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.penngrovesocialfiremen.org
Location: Penngrove Community Clubhouse, 385 Woodward Ave. (@ Oak St.), Penngrove
Contact: 707-794-1516.
EMail: mrsjjava@hotmail.com
Date/Time Details: Feb. 10, 2018. Doors open 5:45 pm; Dinner at 7 pm.
Fees/Admission: $50. Tickets in advance at JavAmore Cafe, 10101 Main Street.
Feb 12    Board of Directors Meeting
PACC Board of Director Meetings        
Date: February 12, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Petaluma Health Center
1179 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
Date/Time Details: 12N - 1:30 P.M.
Feb 13    Women in Business Luncheon
Come hear from Julie Anderson - Communication: The Key to Victory for Your Business. Sponsor: Brookdale Rohnert Park for being our luncheon sponsor. Brought to you by the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Includes: Lunch, Networking & Speaker Register on chamber website http://www.rohnertparkchamber.org/payment.html
Date: February 13, 2018
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Website: http://www.rohnertparkchamber.org/payment.html
Location: Sally Tomatoes 1100 Valley House Drive Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Contact: Rohnert Park Chamber Office: 584-1415 Lisa Orloff Crissy Knox
EMail: crissy@jelsie.com
Date/Time Details: February 13, 2018 11:45am - 1:30pm
Fees/Admission: $25 for chamber members if you register by Thurs, Feb 8. After Feb 8 and at the door $30. Not a chamber member? Join us for $40.
Feb 15    Welcome to the Village
Join us for an information meeting for adults 50+ and family members interested in the innovative Village concept of “neighbors and volunteers helping neighbors” to continue living vibrant, active, and connected lives in our own homes as we age. Bring a friend or a loved one, get your questions answered, and meet Village members and volunteers. Learn how the Village offers social engagement, learning opportunities, transportation, home visits, connection, and fun — all contributing to your increased sense of community, support, and peace of mind. To request a speaker for a group gathering, please contact us.
Date: February 15, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.villagenetworkofpetaluma.org
Location: Village Network of Petaluma office at 402 Petaluma Blvd. North (at Oak St.) , Petaluma
Contact: (707) 776-6055
EMail: info@villagenetworkofpetaluma.org
Date/Time Details: Feb. 15, 2018 at 11 am - 12 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 15    Idea Lounge at Della Fattoria: Cinda Gilliland and Lynn Stauffer
The Idea Lounge is an exciting series of talks with a twist! Two speakers: one from the arts, one not. The audience uncovers what they have in common, revealing the connections between art and life. The Idea Lounge is part of PAC Out of the Box, featuring collaborative activities that take place literally and figuratively outside the walls of the Arts Center and outside the typical art exhibition. Representing art is Cinda Gilliland, whose topic is "Landscape Architecture: Protecting Aesthetics" Representing life is Lynn Stauffer, whose topic is "A Bit of the Nitty Gritty for Women in STEM: Science Across Gender Lines" The Idea Lounge takes place at Della Lounge every third Thursday. Join us at 6:30 for socializing, then grab a seat at 7:00pm for an hour of unpredictable fun. The Della Lounge is located at 143 Petaluma Blvd North Petaluma, CA 94952. For more information, email VRichman@PetalumaArtsCenter.org or call 707-762-5600 x101
Date: February 15, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Feb 17    The Bay Lights Macro to Micro: Putting the Public in Public Art, a sequencing Experience with Amy Critchet
Imagine the Bay Bridge as a canvas. What would you do? Hear behind the scenes details about what it's like creating the world's largest LED public artwork and try your hand as "sequencing" your own tower from Executive Producer of the Bay Lights, Amy Critchet. All Ages welcome. Registration required- space is limited.
Date: February 17, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.petalumaartscenter.org
Location: Petaluma Arts Center 230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact: Debbie Hourigan (707) 762-5600
EMail: info@petalumaartscenter.org
Date/Time Details: Feb. 17, 2018. 2-3PM
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 17    Simage Talk: the Rise of Crowd Imaging with Erik Adigard and Mark Petrakis
How are billions of new images each day augmenting the mediasphere while revealing (or obscuring) reality? For the last 500 centuries, image has functioned as our mirror, as our representation, and as out cage. What is the nature of our relationship today? Images are no longer just pictorial, they coalesce into an environment, an ecology, and even an atmosphere. Overwhelmingly abundant, image is less valuable than ever before, but image has nonetheless supplanted the power of traditional language systems and is changing culture in profound ways.
Date: February 17, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://petalumaartscenter.org
Location: Petaluma Arts Center 230 Lakeville Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact: Debbie Hourigan (707) 762-5600
EMail: info@petalumaartscenter.org
Date/Time Details: Feb. 17, 2018 7-8:30 PM
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 19    Closed for Presidents' Day Holiday
In honor of the Presidents' Day Holiday, The Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce offices are closed today.  We will resume normal business hours tomorrow, 9a-4p.
Date: February 19, 2018
Contact: PACC, 707-762-2785
EMail: pacc@petalumachamber.com
Feb 22    Business After Hours at Redwood Club
Join us for this Business After Hours event at Redwood Club
Date: February 22, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 719 Southpoint Blvd # A, Petaluma, CA 94954
Date/Time Details: February 22, 2018
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Feb 28    First Responder's Leadership Scholarship

Leadership Petaluma First Responder Scholarship Fundraiser

"Scotch Doubles Eight Ball Tournament"

This event is held every year to raise money to send two of our local first responders -- one from fire & one from police -- through the 10-month Leadership Petaluma program.



 
Date: February 28, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://cmdev.petalumachamber.biz/events/details/first-responder-s-leadership-scholarship-11509
Location:
Buffalo Billiards
246 Petaluma Boulevard North
Petaluma
Contact: Register through Link Questions? Call: 707.762.2785
EMail: pacc@petalumachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tournament begins at 5:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
$20. per teams of two (limited to 40 teams)
Team registration due by February 28 AM