Weekly Roundup for February 21, 2025

Published: February 21, 2025

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:

Free flu vaccine clinics in February and March
E-waste recycling event Feb. 21 - 23
Online wildfire preparedness workshop Feb. 26
Sonoma County Restaurant Week happens Feb. 24 – March 2
May workshops on internet basics at Sonoma County Library
Other Sonoma County news of note

Free flu vaccine clinics in February and March

Flu is surging in Sonoma County and the best way to lower the risk for you and your family is to get a flu shot. The Sonoma County Department of Health Services is offering free flu vaccines at Café Puente at 610 E. Washington St., #C, Petaluma:

Friday, Feb. 21 | 4-7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11 | 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 15 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

While flu shots are recommended for everyone, they’re especially important for those in regular contact with dairy cows and poultry.

Learn more at https://www.sonomacounty.ca.gov/getvaccinated

Free e-waste recycling events Feb. 21 - 23

Zero Waste Sonoma and Conservation Corps North Bay are hosting a free e-waste recycling event Friday through Sunday, Feb. 21-23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds, 1 Citrus Fair Drive in Cloverdale.

No appointment is necessary. Accepted items include cell phones, tablets, computers, laptops, printers, stereos, TVs, video game consoles and more. Appliances, batteries, lamps, lightbulbs and more are not accepted.

For more information on acceptable items and a full schedule of events, visit https://zerowastesonoma.gov/e-waste-disposal.

Free online wildfire preparedness workshop Feb. 26

Join the County of Sonoma’s Energy and Sustainability staff and special guest Mimi Enright, UC Master Gardener, for a free online workshop on wildfire preparedness. Learn about defensible space, structural hardening and how to create a plan to protect your home.

Presentations will also cover financing options and available resources to help you get started. All registrants will receive a copy of the slides and recording after the workshop—attendance not required.

Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your home’s resilience. Register now: https://bit.ly/435Rx5v.

Sonoma County Restaurant Week Feb. 24 – March 2

Get ready to savor special menus and delicious deals from the best local restaurants. This is your chance to explore Sonoma County’s vibrant culinary scene, support small businesses, and indulge in flavors you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re craving classic comfort food or bold, innovative dishes, there’s something for everyone.

Win a Restaurant Gift Card
Download the Sonoma County Tourism App: www.sonomacounty.com/sonoma-county-app
Dine out during Sonoma County Restaurant Week
Check in to the restaurant with the app to be entered into a drawing for a gift card from one of our participating restaurants

Learn more at: https://socorestaurantweek.org/.

Free library workshops on internet basics, cybersecurity, email

Sonoma County Library is hosting free workshops on internet basics, cybersecurity, email, and more. Learn to navigate the digital world with confidence. This is helpful since your nephew can’t be your personal tech support forever.

Workshops run through May at every Sonoma County library.

See the full schedule and sign up at https://www.sonomalibrary.org/computerbasics.

Other Sonoma County news of note

Sonoma County Probation Department awarded grant to supervise people with multiple DUI convictions
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-probation-department-awarded-grant-to-supervise-people-with-multiple-dui-convictions-x159507

Sonoma County Historical Records Commission to recognize three at Collections and Archives ceremony
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-historical-records-commission-to-recognize-three-at-collections-and-archives-ceremony

Alert and warning test planned for February 25 in Windsor
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/alert-and-warning-test-planned-for-february-25-in-windsor