Two Petaluma Thanksgiving Stories…
STORY #1–PETALUMA TURKEY CRISIS AVERTED!
Close to 400 Turkeys Donated!
On November 18, I checked e-mail around 10:00 p.m. and found a message from Meloni Courtway (A Mouse in the Pantry) alerting recipients to the fact that COTS was in dire need of turkey donations to fill their food boxes on Saturday, November 21.
Meloni’s e-mail moved like a tsunami through the Internet in Petaluma. Facebook pages lit up.
On November 19, Frances Rivetti posted an article on her site– Trot over to the Petaluma Kitchen with a Turkey Donation Today
And trot they did!
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By noon on Friday, November 20, Elizabeth Hale, Director of Food Programs for COTS reported: “Since the email request went out, we’ve received 226 turkeys and they’re still coming! Petaluma is an awesome community!”
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John Records of COTS advised later in the day that they received 60 additional turkeys, bringing the total donations, at that time, to 286….
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Records commented: “The run on the stores was so profound that one of my Facebook buddies reported that the clerk at Safeway guessed why she was buying the turkey.”
But the best news came at 2:22 pm Saturday in an e-mail from Elizabeth Hale…
Whew! What an amazing day! We were able to supply turkeys for all 230 food boxes and send 35 turkeys to low income seniors at Vintage Chateau.
And I just heard from my manager, Judy Hess, that Sunrise Rotary has delivered another 50 turkeys with a stated goal of another 50!
We emptied our freezer this morning and it’s filling up again! This means not only will we have plenty of turkey to serve for our Thanksgiving meals at the Kitchen and the Mary Isaak Center, we will have enough for all the families who pick up their boxes during the week.
Many, many thanks to all who took their time, money, and energy to purchase and deliver turkeys to the Kitchen for those less fortunate. You are the heart of what makes Petaluma a special place to live.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Elizabeth elizabethh@cots-homeless.org
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STORY #2–PETALUMA DOWNTOWN CRAFT MART
Sunday After Thanksgiving!
(To Benefit COTS)
When: Sunday, November 29th from noon-5pm
Where: At the historic Hotel Petaluma located at 205 Kentucky Street, Petaluma, CA
Admission: $1 donation
Free Parking
ATMs across the street at Bank of America
This event will bring “… together the best in Indie crafts, featuring traditional and edgy styles created by bold designers and artisans from Sonoma County and the Bay Area.”
In addition to an opportunity to show off local talent, all profits and proceeds will go to COTS (Committee on the Shelterless). COTS offers help and hope to the homeless in Sonoma County by providing safe shelter and housing, helping people develop steady incomes and helping them get back under a roof of their own.
Petaluma Downtown Craft Mart is the brain child of Melissa Abercrombie of Blue Ribbon Salvage, Carrie Caudle of Moonpath Designs, Elaine Elwick-Barr of Rock n Roll Crafts, Nicole Vasbinder of StitchCraft, and Kristine McFarland of Sinkitty Designs…(Below, L to R)
“We felt that in this economy there are so many Sonoma County residents who are in need and are seeking help and we wanted to do our part to help our community by raising funds for such an important resource,” said event co-planner Nicole Vasbinder.
Attendees will be able to peruse the craft market, which will showcase 30+ crafters selling everything from jewelry and bath products to clothing and purses, all with a unique twist. The first 50 attendees will receive a fabulous gift bag, which includes “schwag” from local artists and shops and coupons from Petaluma restaurants and merchants.
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Attendees will also have the opportunity to enter a raffle for more incredible prizes and gifts generously donated by Chronicle Books and local businesses.
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Everyone is welcome to stop by TAPS for a relaxing break and to taste their amazing variety of specialty craft beers; which will feature a special for Craft Mart attendees.
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There will even be a gift wrapping table by Mary Collins School at Cherry Valley and a baked goods table hosted by Valley Vista Elementary School.
Sponsors include Craftzine.com, Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco, Petaluma Downtown Association, Chronicle Books, Stencil 1, Mrs. Grossman’s, Earlywork Toy Station, StitchCraft.
For further information or to become a sponsor or donate, please contact: PetalumaDowntownCraftMart@gmail.com or visit their Website
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