🌱 Patch AM: How could $1.25M reshape affordable housing projects inside Sonoma?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could $1.25M reshape affordable housing projects inside Sonoma?
• See why Sonoma's historic plaza tops California's must‑visit town list

Also on today's calendar: Adult Group Ukulele Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Very hot, temps: high: 102, low: 53.
• Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sonoma City Council to Consider Using $1.25 Million from Housing Trust Fund (sonomasun.com) — Sonoma's City Council will soon decide whether to commit $1.25 million from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund to help jump‑start new or preserved affordable housing projects within city limits. The staff proposal lays out who can apply, how projects will be scored, and how local dollars would leverage at least four times as much outside funding to serve lower‑income households.
   

• These 7 California Towns Have The Best Historic Districts (worldatlas.com) — Sonoma's historic plaza gets a glowing spotlight here, highlighting its 19th‑century architecture, outdoor amphitheater shows, and inviting mix of galleries, wine tasting rooms, and brunch spots right around the square. The article also notes specific local favorites like Corner 103 and Sunflower Caffé, positioning Sonoma alongside other charming California towns as a top destination for history, wine, and relaxed weekend exploring.
   

📸 Around Sonoma

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sonoma

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Adult Group Ukulele Class →
  Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa
  11:30 am
Saturday October 10
• See 'ART IN ACTION' at T Barny's STUDIO TOURS →
  4370 Pine Flat Rd, Healdsburg
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• 2nd Annual Wine & Shine Lowrider & Classic Car Show →
  14210 Bacchus Lndg Wy, Healdsburg
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Healthy Hearty Meal Prep with Erin Shallat →
  Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma
  10:00 am
• Pottery on the Wheel; All Levels →
  Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma
  2:00 pm
• Pottery on the Wheel; Intermediate →
  Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Independent Projects with Amy Hamley →
  Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma
  9:00 am
• Pinching Big with Dan Clauson →
  Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma
  10:00 am
• Paint Nite Brand Creative Events →
  Murphy's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 464 1st St E, Sonoma
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Pottery On the Wheel : Advanced →
  Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma
  10:00 am
• Handbuilding: Here Comes the Holidays →
  Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma
  10:00 am
• The Work in Progress - a documentary movie guided by Robert Reich →
  Sebastiani Theatre, 476 1st St E, Sonoma
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Special wines for the hubby's birthday.
  Of course, from Gundlach-Bundschu winery, just about a couple miles from our home. The winery responsible for saving our neighborhood from the 2017… (Nextdoor Hyde / Burndale / Pearson / Perry)
• Are these your dogs?
  Sonoma police just picked them up at Sonoma Valley Safeway. Call them at (707) 996-3601 to pick them up before they're sent to doggie jail… (Nextdoor South Boyes Springs)

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Sonoma. Apply here.
• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Store Cleaning & Operations Associate in Petaluma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sonoma here.

🗞 Nearby News

Glen Ellen

• Glen Ellen Vintage Fair returns for its 34th year (sonomanews.com)
• Spooky destinations to visit straight out of pop-culture movies (dailygazette.com)

Petaluma

• Property in Petaluma goes for $1.12 million (pressdemocrat.com)
• Highland Cows Graze Right Up to the Fence at This Family Farm in Petaluma, California (newsbreak.com)
• Support for Jane Kim, Brent Newell and Mike Thompson: Oct. 4PD Letters (pressdemocrat.com)

Ok Sonoma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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