SR City Connections: Small Business Month | Affordable Housing Month Proclamation | City Works Festival | Clean Santa Rosa | WaterSmart Landscape | And More
The City of Santa Rosa sent this bulletin at 05/11/2023 04:00 PM PDT
May is Small Business Month – Check Out the Santa Rosa Insider's Guide
The City of Santa Rosa recognizes that May is Small Business Month, and we support and promote the thriving local small business scene as the urban hub of Sonoma County. If you're looking for a great guide to some of Santa Rosa’s hip, fun, cool and sometimes weird small businesses, check out the Santa Rosa Insider's Guide VIEW GUIDE
The Santa Rosa Insider's Guide can help you explore all the hidden gems and off-beat experiences of the city, neighborhood by neighborhood. So, get out there and support these and other local small businesses in May and beyond. READ MORE
What to Read
City Recognizes Affordable Housing Month, Emphasizes Fairness, Inclusion, and Justice in Housing
Join us on Friday, May 12, for Clean Santa Rosa, the City’s new volunteer clean-up and beautification program. VOLUNTEER
Come to Howarth Park this Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to noon for the Park-A-Month volunteer workday. JOIN US
Take the ‘Roses, Native Plants & Cemetery Flora Tour’ at the historic Rural Cemetery on Saturday, May 13 - with no fee required. SEE SCHEDULE
Take a quick survey to help improve public transit in Sonoma County. TAKE SURVEY
Mark your calendar for the Kids to Parks Day Scavenger Hunt at Howarth Park on Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. LEARN MORE
Youth, age 14-18, can apply today for the Youth Community Police Experience with the Santa Rosa Police Department. APPLY TODAY
The City is Hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator
The City seeks a dynamic and passionate Community Engagement Coordinator to foster meaningful connections between residents and local government. If you have a drive to promote civic engagement, build community relationships, and make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply today. APPLY TODAY
Did You Know?
Create a WaterSmart Landscape That Thrives
A WaterSmart garden needs WaterSmart plants - native plants suited or adapted to local conditions use less water and grow more successfully and robustly, with fewer insect and disease problems. Check out the WaterSmart Plant Picker webpage to discover plants that thrive in our climate. LEARN MORE
If you are looking for inspiration on WaterSmart garden, attend the free Eco-Friendly Garden Tour this Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour showcases inspiring gardens throughout Sonoma and Marin counties, including seven beautiful gardens in Santa Rosa. REGISTER TODAY
