Save Shollenberger Park

RAISE $$$ TO SAVE SHOLLENBERGER SHINDIG 5 Party for the park! Friends of Shollenberger FUNDRAISER - Preserve and Protect the Park and Wetlands! Date: Monday Feb 25 Location: RIVER FRONT CAFE DOORS OPEN 5-8:30 PM ADULTS $20 VIP $100 KIDS FREE Wine Appetizers Music Included.  Dinners for sale from River Front Cafe kitchen.  Updates on Saving Shollenberger Park. Entertainment 5PM: A Kids Show: Families come early for Benedettiville! 6PM: GABBY LA LA: Electric Sitar and Ukulele 7PM: HillWilliams Band Bluegrass Silent Auction Visa and Pay Pal accepted River Front Cafe  (Formerly the Apple Box) 224 B Street, Petaluma (707) 347-5146 For Information contact: Joan Cooper, (415) 516-3673 or joancooper115@gmail.com Friends of Shollenberger is a 501c3 a Special Project of the O.W.L. Foundation TICKETS ON SALE Buy tickets in person starting Feb. 5th at the Mail Depot (Cash Only): 40 4th Street, Petaluma. OR Order Online w

RELEASE PRESS - For immediate release. February 18, 2017 Contact: David Keller, Director, Petaluma River Council - (707) 763-9336 Joan Cooper, Founder, Friends of Shollenberger Park - (415) 516-3673 FRIENDS OF SHOLLENBERGER COMMUNITY BENCH DEDICATION MARCH 6 MONDAY 4:30 PM Shollenberger Park South path HONORS BILL KORTUM, ENVIRONMENTAL VISIONARY Friends of Shollenberger Community Bench Now installed on the south path of Shollenberger Park Over 40 citizens, companies, and non-profit organizations donated funds to install this commodious bench: Camelbak, Alvarado Street Bakery, and Azure Town Homes have supported the community's efforts to preserve and protect Shollenberger Park from the beginning. Heritage Salvage designed and built the bench of old-growth redwood and donated it to the community. The bench commemorates the community’s efforts to challenge the Dutra asphalt factory proposal, and the lifetime commitment of Bill Kortum to preserve open space, wh

Dear Friends, GOOD NEWS! The Regional Water Quality Control Board rejected Dutra's analysis of Alternative Sites and told Dutra to demonstrate the necessity for an asphalt factory in Petaluma. The State agency declared Dutra Haystack Asphalt Plant's Alternative Site Analysis "Invalid". (See Letter below) Thanks to all who have supported the community's efforts to preserve and protect Shollenberger Park and especially to those who wrote supporting letters this time around. This fight is not over - stay tuned for upcoming community fundraising events and gatherings to Save Shollenberger Park. Joan Cooper & David Keller PRESS RELEASE - For immediate release. November 16, 2016 Contact: David Keller, Director, Petaluma River Council - (707) 763-9336 Joan Cooper, Founder, Friends of Shollenberger Park - (415) 516-3673 Dutra told to justify the need for asphalt plant in Petaluma: State agency declares Dutra Haystack Asphalt Plant's Alter

Dear Friends of Shollenberger, We are ready to start construction on the Community Bench to be located on the south path of Shollenberger Park – all we need is your support. Join us in building a commemorative bench at Shollenberger - and to stand strong to protect Petaluma's Open Space. The bench is a symbol of all the hard work and determination that you the Community have mustered to say "YES!" to our park, our river, our health, and our local treasures, and to say "NO!" to an asphalt factory on the banks of the Petaluma River, at the Gateway to Petaluma and Sonoma County, right in the 100 year Flood Plain. . This 8’ foot old growth redwood bench will be built by Heritage Salvage as a gift to our community. Your donation will help pay for its installation. A donation of $100 will be recognized by inscribing your name, loved one’s name(s) on donor bricks that will surround the pad supporting the bench. We have received donations from about 15 citizens, cor

Shollenberger Shindig 4 was held at Lagunitas on February 3 was an event enjoyed by all. With lively music by Larry Potts and Friends greeting the attendees to world class jazz with the Tracy Rose Quartet.The guests enjoyed Preferred Sonoma Caterers award winning vegetarian chile. Delicious cookies and generously donated Three Twins ice cream capped off what was a perfect evening under a full moon. Mayor David Glass welcomed everyone and talked about how Petaluma City Council joined Friends of Shollenberger coalition in working to prevent an asphalt plant from as the landmark and unwelcoming gateway to Petaluma and Sonoma County. Mayor Glass's speech was followed by David Keller who presented the group with an overview how Dutra Asphalt Company must meet stringent regulations before any asphalt can ever be produced on this pristine piece of property. Friends of Shollenberger is dedicated to ensure that ALL regulations and mandatory requirements are met. Dutra will not be allowed to