SR City Connections: Merit Awards Winners | Highway 12 Closure | Blood Drive | Boards, Commissions, and Committees | Storm Water & Creeks Team Spotlight | And More
The City of Santa Rosa sent this bulletin at 09/21/2023 04:45 PM PDT
Santa Rosa’s Outstanding Community Volunteers Receive 2023 Merit Awards
Volunteers help clean creeks and parks, stock shelves at the food bank, tend to victims of crime and tragedy, mentor youth, and so much more. On Tuesday, 13 individuals and groups received a merit award to acknowledge the extraordinary volunteers who give their time, energy, and talents to make Santa Rosa a better place to live, work, and play. The longstanding annual celebration of 41 years recognizes volunteers nominated by the community. Please take a few moments to read the inspiring stories of each of our 2023 Merit Award winners and join us in a resounding “Thank You” and “Congratulations!” LEARN MORE
Highway 12 Closure Happening this Weekend, Sept. 22-25
Caltrans is planning to close a section of Highway 12 between Fulton Road and Dutton Avenue beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22. A full closure in both directions of Highway 12 is planned from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. with marked detours on city streets. During the day, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., there will be one lane open in each direction of the highway. Paving work is expected to be completed by 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25. Expect reduced traffic flow, watch for detour signs, and avoid traveling through the area this weekend if possible. READ MORE
Attention parents with children in grades K-3! Join the Santa Rosa Fire Department for Firefighter Story Hour at the Northwest Santa Rosa Library at Coddingtown Mall on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. LEARN MORE
Save the date to attend a Town Hall Meeting with Councilmember Mark Stapp and Mayor Natalie Rogers on Wednesday, Oct. 11, starting at 6 p.m., at Spring Lake Middle School. LEARN MORE
Help us with the General Plan Update and take this short survey to see how we can achieve the community’s vision and development goals for the next 20+ years. TAKE THE SURVEY
Board, Commission, and Committee Opportunities are Available with the City of Santa Rosa
Consider running for a board, commission, or committee seat at the City of Santa Rosa, as there are several boards, commissions, and committees that support the City Council and City departments. The members of these boards are volunteers, offering a variety of opportunities for citizens to assist with local government. Find out more about these opportunities and how to get involved. LEARN MORE
Employee Spotlight
Santa Rosa Water's Storm Water & Creeks Team
Creek Week is here, and we're thrilled to introduce our remarkable Storm Water and Creeks team, the driving force behind the incredible creek activities planned for you this week. This dynamic team is dedicated to making Santa Rosa a better place by enhancing creek health through restoration and community involvement. The team is responsible for providing biological and engineering services, preserving water quality, and minimizing the impacts of flooding. They’re passionate about connecting our community with creeks and advancing projects that protect and restore our waterways. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible Storm Water and Creeks Team and encourage the community to participate in Creek Week 2023. LEARN MORE
