Name: Advancing the Science: The latest in Alzheimer's Research and Care
Start: 2026-06-10T09:00:00-07:00

Local Event: Advancing the Science: The latest in Alzheimer's Research and Care

Sonoma County

Angela Woodall

Bay Area

Petaluma

California

Advancing the Science: The latest in...

Advancing the Science: The latest in Alzheimer's Research and Care

Penngrove Clubhouse

Join Penngrove Cares for a community forum to meet your candidates for County Supervisor including John King, Sylvia Lemus, Shelina Moreda, and Joanna Paun. This essential event provides a platform to discuss important issues affecting the Penngrove area directly with those seeking to represent you.Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6 pm.&nbsp;at Penngrove Community Clubhouse, 385 Woodward Ave., PenngroveThe event is organized by Penngrove Cares, a community forum for issues affecting the Penngrove area; and by Penngrove Downtown Merchants.The event format consists of the candidates making timed opening and closing statements and answering questions submitted by the Penngrove community and the audience. Note: the event will be in-person only.
District 2 includes the cities of Petaluma and Cotati and a portion of Rohnert Park, as well as the unincorporated communities of Penngrove, Two Rock, Bloomfield, and a portion of the unincorporated community south of Sebastopol.

Ballot drop‐off locations open May 5, with in-person polls open on June 2. For information, please visit: <a href="https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/</a>
Further information is available from penngrovecares@sonic.net or https://PenngroveCares.org.
Facebook – Penngrove Cares: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578317972832

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Adobe Road Winery Tasting Room

Start your evening off right! Join us every Wednesday in May for Happy Hour at Adobe Road Winery in Downtown Petaluma. Enjoy special 10% off pricing on wines by the glass from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Stop by before going to dinner, a movie or show!
Even better, Inside Track Wine Club members enjoy additional club member pricing as well.
Walk-ins welcome, call (707) 774-6699 or use Tock for reservations.

Local Event: Wednesday Happy Hour at Adobe Road Winery

Wednesday Happy Hour at Adobe Road Winery

Start your evening off right! Join us every Wednesday in May for Happy Hour at Adobe Road Winery in Downtown Petaluma. Enjoy...

Petaluma Regional Library

Join an expert panel for a practical and compassionate conversation regarding estate planning, finances, advance directives, and funeral planning. This supportive program offers trusted resources and clarity for those at any stage of the end-of-life planning process; registration is required by email or phone.&nbsp;info@villagenetworkofpetaluma.org - OR -&nbsp;707-776-6055

Local Event: This is your Life, Give it a Good Ending

This is your Life, Give it a Good Ending

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By popular demand, frosé is available both Fridays and Saturdays at our Tasting Room in Downtown Petaluma.
Our winemaker, Garrett Martin, has crafted a refreshing new Frosé (frozen rosé) made from our very own 2024 Sonoma County Rosé. We hope you love it!
Join us every Friday and Saturday to enjoy a glass of frosé or any of our other award-winning wines in the heart of Petaluma. Whether you're exploring wine country, planning a weekend outing, or looking for the best frosé in Sonoma County, Adobe Road Winery is your go-to destination.
Even better, Inside Track Wine Club members enjoy additional club member pricing as well.
Our frosé is available on Fridays and Saturdays, while supplies last. Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended. Call or text (707) 774-6699 or use Tock to reserve online.

Local Event: Frosé Friday & Saturday at Adobe Road Winery

Frosé Friday & Saturday at Adobe Road Winery

By popular demand, frosé is available both Fridays and Saturdays at our Tasting Room in Downtown Petaluma.
Our winemaker,...

Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma

Celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, commemorating the Giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai 3,337&nbsp;years ago. Enjoy a scrumptious dairy buffet including cheesecakes, a spectacular ice cream spread with delicious toppings, lasagna, NY blintzes, eggplant parmesan, and more!
Bring the whole family to hear the Ten Commandments LIVE!
Fun Children’s Program
Friday, May 22, 5:00pm • 205 Keller Street #101
Free with RSVP
Dedicated in honor of the Yahrtzeit of Jacob Levenson זעליג מאיר בן אברהם&nbsp;
Sponsor: $180

Local Event: Shavuot Ice Cream Party

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Celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, commemorating the Giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai 3,337 years ago. Enjoy a scrumptious dairy...

Lagunitas Brewing Company

“….Get ready for the super-entertaining sounds of local band The Social Contractors. They totally rock, in all the right ways…” - Argus-Courier Join The Social Contractors from 3:30-6 PM on Saturday, 5/23 as they return to Lagunitas Tap room for an afternoon and evening of high energy upbeat original progressive alternative rock and their own spin on classic hits from the 60s-90s (The Beatles, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, The Police, Men At Work, U2, Tears for Fears, Tom Petty, Gerry Rafferty, and more). Whether you like melodic vocals, searing guitar and sax solos, intriguing lyrics, or just great dynamic and danceable rhythms, The Social Contractors won't disappoint. The Social Contractors lineup for this free live performance features band founder and songwriter, Jason E Davies (lead vocals, lead/rhythm guitar), Travis Thayer (sax/keys/vocals), Rob Neidel (bass/vocals), Chris Oatman (drums). The Lagunitas Tap Room is one of Petaluma's finest brew pubs and outdoor music venues, featuring an exquisite selection of fine craft beers on tap in addition to excellent alcohol-free beverages. Couple this with an array of enticing appetizers, gourmet burgers, and salads, positive socialization, and general cheer in a festive setting with free live music means a "splendid time is guaranteed for all"

Local Event: The Social Contractors: Live & Free @ Lagunitas Tap Room!

The Social Contractors: Live & Free @ Lagunitas...

“….Get ready for the super-entertaining sounds of local band The Social Contractors. They totally rock, in all the right ways…”...

The Social Contractors: Live & Free @ Lagunitas Tap Room!

Ride the Rails to the Russian River
Looking for the perfect Memorial Day Weekend outing?
Celebrate the start of summer with Russian River Railbikes — Sonoma County’s unforgettable outdoor railbike experience through vineyards redwoods and the scenic Russian River.
Pedal easy-to-ride railbikes along historic rail lines while enjoying:
<ul><li>Stunning river and forest views</li><li>Fresh air and open spaces</li><li>A fun experience for couples, families, and groups</li><li>One-of-a-kind photo opportunities</li><li>A perfect pairing with local wineries, breweries, and coastal day trips</li></ul>
Holiday weekend departures are filling quickly.
Reserve your Memorial Day Weekend ride now: www.RussianRiverRailbikes.org
Create a new Memorial Day tradition in Sonoma County.
Follow the adventure: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/russianriverrailbikes/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@russianriverrailbikes</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RussianRiverRailbikes?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RussianRiverRailbikes</a>

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If you are searching for a staffing agency in the San Francisco Bay Area, you will find no shortage of options ranging from global staffing giants to boutique local firms. The Bay Area job market spans wildly different communities: San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Silicon Valley, the East Bay, and the North Bay including Marin County and Sonoma County. Each submarket has its own hiring culture, salary norms, and employer base.
Not every staffing agency serves every Bay Area market equally. Some are national chains with Bay Area offices. Some are San Francisco-focused firms with limited reach across the bridge. A select few are genuinely rooted in specific Bay Area communities. This guide breaks down the top staffing firms across the full Bay Area, compares their strengths and limitations, and helps both employers and job seekers find the right partner for their situation.
Quick comparison: Bay Area staffing agencies at a glance
Bay Area Focus Locally rooted Bay Area firm SF / Bay HQ Bay Area headquartered National National chain, Bay Area office Agency Founded Bay Area Presence Temp Staffing Direct Hire Govt / Nonprofit Perfect Timing Personnel Services	1988	Bay Area Focus	Yes	Yes	Yes Nelson Connects	~1970	SF / Bay HQ	Yes	Yes	Limited Certified Employment Group	~1980s	SF / Bay HQ	Yes	Yes	Limited Scion Staffing	2006	SF / Bay HQ	Yes	Yes	Nonprofit McCall Staffing	~1980s	SF / Bay HQ	Yes	Yes	Nonprofit Career Group Companies	~1981	SF / Bay HQ	Yes	Yes	Limited Star Staffing	1995	SF / Bay HQ	Yes	Limited	No Robert Half	1948	National	Yes	Yes	No Insight Global	2001	National	Yes	Yes	No 
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Perfect Timing Personnel Services Best for the San Francisco Bay Area, Locally Owned
San Rafael, CA | Founded 1988 | North Bay HQ
Perfect Timing Personnel Services is the only staffing agency headquartered in San Rafael with a primary focus on the broader Bay Area region. It's been recognized as one of the top Bay Area Staffing firms by the Marin Independent Journal for the past 10+ years. Founded in 1988, the firm has operated continuously in the Bay Area for over 35 years, making it one of the most tenured locally owned staffing companies in the entire Bay Area.
Perfect Timing specializes in temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements across administrative support, accounting, finance, healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors. The firm holds long-standing institutional contracts with some of the region's most respected employers, including Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (a client since 2011). That kind of deep institutional trust is rare in the staffing industry and speaks directly to the quality and consistency of the firm's placements.
Perfect Timing brings a people-first philosophy to recruiting. Candidates are not treated as transactions. The firm's recruiters build real relationships with both employers and job seekers throughout the Bay Area.
Strengths
<ul><li>35+ years serving Bay Area employers</li><li>Deep government and nonprofit expertise</li><li>Institutional contracts with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory</li><li>Community-rooted, boutique firm</li><li>Covers the full Bay Area</li><li>HQ'd in San Rafael</li></ul>
Limitations
<ul><li>Not focused on tech or engineering roles &zwj;</li></ul>
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Gathering Thyme

Gathering Thyme is a women-owned and operated herb store run by clinical western herbalists who are always available to help you with your healthcare needs. We provide our customers and clients with the highest quality herbal and nutritional supplements as well as a wide range of body care and aromatherapy products, herb books, candles, incense and so much more. In addition to our retail store, we run an herb clinic and teach many herb programs, both short-term and long-term through our non-profit school - Gathering Thyme School of Western Herbalism. Founded in 2010 by Cheryl Fromholzer in Marin County, we are thrilled to be a part of, and support for, the Petaluma community.

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Cheryl Teach Music

Music Education and Instruction Instrumental and Vocal Any Age and All Abilities Life Long Music Educator Patient, Kind, Professional, Excellent Reputation

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Hamilton's Smog

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We test all vehicle, all ages 1976-2026. Experience quick and convenient service at Hamilton's STAR Smog Check, your local Novato inspection...

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