The Friendly City Spotlight | March 14, 2024

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Laura Luchini, Public Works Project Manager inspects Honeybee Pool in H Section.

The pool is currently being renovated, which includes ADA upgrades to the restroom and concession building, refinishing the pool, and demolition of the decommissioned wading pool.

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ARBOR DAY

Our group of volunteers was small, but mighty! Between passionate staff, dedicated councilmembers, a few eager children, and of course, our tractor for the holes, we were able to plant 21 trees along the north end of Caterpillar Park during our Arbor Day Tree Planting event.

The group planted three different species of Oaks, two of which are native: Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oak), Quercus lobata (Valley Oak), as well as Quercus shumardii (Shumard Red Oak).

The group also planted two Parrotia persica (Vanessa Ironwood) trees

In the years to come the goal is to establish some additional shade in the park turf areas as well as create a wildlife habitat suitable for various bird and beneficial pollinator species.

We hope you’ll join us next year for this fun family-friendly event!

SUMMER PROGRAMS

recreational fun planned and it s almost time for registration.

Summer programs like swim lessons and day camps are always in high demand. Spaces fill very quickly We have heard your concerns about availability of some of these programs when registration opens. This year, we are taking a new approach to summer registration. This will make sure that Rohnert Park residents have the first opportunity to select their favorite programs.

Registration for Rohnert Park residents will open on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m. Residents of Rohnert Park will be able to register at that time in person at the Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane. Residents can also call (707) 588-3456 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents can also register online at cityofrohnertpark.perfectmind.com anytime from 10:00 a m on Registration will remain open for only Rohnert Park residents through the following week.

Registration will open for everyone on Saturday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m. All the same registration options and times listed above will be available that day. Currently, March 30 and April 6 are the only two Saturdays for in-person or phone registration

Other than those two days, registration for in-person and phone registration is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spanish language services are available.

Early-bird registration is available to anyone that has a Callinan Sports and Fitness Center Package 3 Membership, as a registration benefit of that package. Early-bird registration will open on Monday, March 25 at 8:00 a.m.

Recreation Guides will begin reaching homes the weekend of March 30 The digital version of the Recreation Guide will be available on Monday, March 25 at rpcommunityservices.org.

We can’t wait to spend the summer with you!

EGGSTRAVAGANZA

For over a decade, the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers Association has hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year’s “Eggstravaganza” will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Foxtail Golf Club in Rohnert Park.

Incorporating local vendors, informational safety booths, and the traditional child-centric easter egg hunt, the event aims to build strong relationships with community members. Come take pictures with the Easter bunny and visit vendors who are offering goods and services at no cost to the public.

To accommodate all children’s age groups, the easter egg hunt is divided into staged ten-minute start times for fairness and accessibility. For participants with intellectual disabilities, autism, or sensory processing issues, the event also offers an indoor easter giveaway at 9:45 a.m. to provide the best experience possible for all

Local businesses who are interested in participating can contact Rohnert Park Public Safety Officer Von Borges at vborges@rpcity org for more information.

For updates on the Easter Egg Hunt start times by age group and weather cancelations, please visit the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Facebook page.

MAYTHE4THBEWITHYOU Movie Night

Join us on Saturday, May 4 as we partner with the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce to bring you another great outdoor movie experience as we watch Star Wars: Rogue One.

This event is FREE and open to the public. No registration required.

Dress up in your favorite Star Wars gear, bring your light saber, and head on over to the Community Center South Lawn (5401 Snyder Lane).

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on as this movie will be shown on the grass. Bring blankets and jackets in case it gets chilly!

"Gates" open at 4:00 p.m. and the movie begins at 6:00 p m There will be food vendors as well as dessert vendors.

Lawn games and fun family activities will be running from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

There will also be a Star Wars themed giveaway for the kids while supplies last! We can't wait to see you there!

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

The Rohnert Park City Council is comprised of five members, elected to serve four-year terms. Our Councilmembers welcome your participation at City Council meetings at 5:00 p.m., on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month.

If you are interested in learning about issues going on in your own backyard, community events, and other hot topics, please feel free to watch on Cable Channel 26, or by clicking here.

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UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.

Rohnert Park Community Center

5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park Special Meeting - Strategic Priorities

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 5:00 p.m.

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130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

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Partial System Closure

The construction of the new SMART (Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit) station in northern Petaluma requires a partial system closure on March 23 and 24 and April 13 and 14.

Throughout these weekends, the SMART rail line will be closed from the Sonoma County Airport station to the Cotati station. Regular weekend service will be maintained between the Petaluma Downtown station and the Larkspur station.

Executing construction on an active rail line is a multifaceted undertaking. Given to the location of the construction closure, implementing a bus bridge would have meant an unreasonably lengthy detour for riders. Following a thorough assessment, SMART determined temporarily closing a portion of the system was the most practical solution.

For assistance with trip planning, please do not hesitate to reach out to SMART Customer Service at (707) 794-3330 or customerservice@sonomamarintrain.org. Additionally, transit alternative maps are available online. Dates of the partial system closures are subject to change based on weather conditions affecting construction

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Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, computer, or bike in need of repair?

Bring it to the FREE Repair Fair!

Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair* your items.

If you’d like to bring an item to repair, please register the item here Preregistering allows the Fair to prepare for your item.

*There is no guarantee your item(s) will be repaired, depending on the existing damage or breakage, ability of volunteer fixers, and availability of materials for repair

Please stay with your item while it's being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop for repairable goods, and even how to repair things yourself!

Does fixing things sound like a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon? Want to help out in other ways? Email volunteer@reusealliance.org or sign up here to get involved!

Save the date! The 2024 Zero Waste Symposium will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 8 a m - 5 p m with a happy hour to follow

This event will take place in person at SOMO Village right here in Rohnert Park. Learn about reuse, recycling, redesigning and rethinking our waste systems locally and cuttingedge information in this space.

Save your seat at zerowastenorthbay.org.