“In Petaluma, you are only three people away from having made-out with everyone,” says the 39 year old flight attendant, wife, and mother of two. Pretty in high school, only to mature into a beauty that rivals any on the silver screen, she can get away with saying things that I cannot. Damn, I wish I was prettier; I would get into less trouble (or would I?)…but her basic premise is correct — Petaluma is a tight knit community. Maybe… Read More »
After 20 years as a downtown staple, Aram’s has closed their doors. Avatar’s Punjabi Burrito has opened in their place and offers a new twist on the burrito — Indian cuisine wrapped in Punjabi flat bread. The ingredients are local, the flavors are diverse, and from what little I know of nutrition, Avatar’s clearly offers a healthy alternative to many of the other restaurants in town. As a Petaluminary, I am eager to try any new restaurant. I tried Indian… Read More »
I overheard someone claim that “prosciutto” is the Italian word for “expensive Bacon.” “From a pig,” yes. “Delicious,” of course. “Makes everything better!” si signora …but prosciutto is not bacon, expensive or otherwise. Due to the unique dry curing process, prosciutto can be eaten without cooking, and comes from a different cut of pork than does bacon. Many (like me) will claim that although wonderful unto itself, bacon’s flavor pales in comparison to prosciutto. However, because bacon and prosciutto are unique cuts… Read More »
June 25, 26, 27 (Please feel free to contact me with any events you would like to see highlighted on upcoming editions of Petaluma Weekend.) The major event this weekend is the Sonoma-Marin Fair. Along with many musical events, there is The Ugly Dog Contest, The Destruction Derby, food, animals, rides, exhibits…and so much more. With far too many events for me to list, I encourage you to visit the website for more info: www.sonoma-marinfair.org. Read my blog “Petaluma Fair;… Read More »
www.sonoma-marinfair.org The Sonoma-Marin Fair brings joy to countless thousands. It is hard to know if it is the games, the rides, the animals, the food, or the exhibitors, but I am guessing it is a combination of them all, plus the chance to spend quality time with family and friends in our incredible Petaluma weather. Personally, there are very specific items that attract me to the fair. Sure, I like to watch the cow judging, where humorous phrases such as… Read More »
It’s the 21st Century. Advertising your charity events through posters and banners still reaches a good number of people, but with minimal time and effort, you can post to an online calendar and reap substantial rewards. Most event planners want to reach the largest audience possible, which will bring growth and greater success to the event and the organization. But organizations generally have negligible budgets, and limited human resources, so many throw up fliers announcing their event and hope for… Read More »
The Petaluma City Council, having missed its opportunity to add a TOT increase to the June ballot, is going to give it another go for the November election. The “TOT” is our city’s “Transient Occupancy Tax.” “Transient”, in this instance, refers to those who do not live here but choose to visit our fair city and stay in our hotels. Most of these guests are far from penniless, which is why we want them to visit, stay, and then do… Read More »
June 18, 19, 20 There are a lot of great events this weekend but be forewarned that the PPD will be out in force, with two planned sobriety check points. If you think they only run these during the drunkard bar hours, you would be wrong. They are just as likely to run them around dinner time, so make sure you aren’t driving, even if you only have a glass of wine with dinner. Police departments can and will cite… Read More »
There are several events this weekend that I want to mention before you booked out your entire weekend. I will still post a “Things To Do” blog closer to the weekend but didn’t want you to miss out on these because you found out about them too late. Start your Dad’s Day Weekend with in a truly unique way with a guided Petaluma River tour. The Friends of the Petaluma River have launched their summer season of eco-tours. Their Friday… Read More »
June 11, 12, 13 I have added a new section to my “Things To Do” weekend update…Sports. If anyone has suggestions for additional categories, by all means pass them along. Also, if you know of activities that you would like to see included, please let me know. I especially like to include community events and fundraisers, like firehouse pancake breakfasts, rotary sponsored spaghetti dinners and everything in between. I have a soft spot in my belly for “feeds.” …or… Read More »
