FUNDRAISING: OUR MISSION TO SAVE SHOLLENBERGER

MARGIE HELM - CITIZEN OF THE YEAR RECEPTION (APRIL 3rd)

WILL RAISE FUNDS FOR FRIENDS OF SHOLLENBERGER

After actively participating in the County's review and approvals process over the past three years, the City of Petaluma, several community organizations including the Petaluma River Council, Friends of Shollenberger Park, Madrone Audubon Society and Petaluma Tomorrow, along with thousands of individual citizens are frustrated and disappointed that the Dutra Asphalt Plant was approved by County Supervisors in a 3-2 vote.

The Plaintiffs (The City of Petaluma, the community organizations listed above, and several individual citizens) have exhausted all other remedies with the County, and are now seeking judicial review of the approvals process and the impacts of the project itself.

See articles in the West County Gazette summarize the lawsuit and its strength.

http://www.sonomacountygazette.com/wcg201102_index.html

http://sonomacountygazette.blogspot.com/2011/02/dutra-asphalt-plant-challenged-in.html

http://sonomacountygazette.blogspot.com/2011/03/friends-of-shollengerber-park.html

Funding the legal battle to save Shollenberger is our next challenge. There are many ways to contribute and enjoy our community’s energy and commitment at the same time.

Mark Your Calendars and Join Together!

#1 Help Raise Funds to Protect Our Park

Honor Margie Helms Petaluma Citizen of the Year

Reception at Zocalos Restaurant

APRIL 3rd SUNDAY 3-5 PM ($15 suggested Donation)

Sangria and snacks

3120 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma

Stay for Dinner and Zocalos will donate a % to Friends of Shollenberger Park

#2 SAVE THE DATE JUNE 14th

LAGUNITAS BEER GARDEN PARTY & BENEFIT CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

RIVEREENS

FOXES IN THE HEN HOUSE

PLUS

Three Legged Sister

Gabby Lala

Guillermo Garcia

6 PM DOORS OPEN

ALL AGES $20 VIP $100

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