2nd Street Park Accessibility Project Begins Soon

The 2nd Street Park is the crown jewel of the Cloverdale Park system, but also the oldest of the all the parks. We are pleased to announce the park will be getting some improvements making it more accessible to everyone. The City was awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund the project, which includes the addition of new paved paths leading to both the picnic and kids play structure area and repaving portions of the basketball court. In addition to the CDBG grant funding, the City is also contributing some parks funds for this much needed project.

The City hired Moe Engineering to provide project management who will oversee the entire process. WestPac Construction from Healdsburg has been awarded the contract to complete the construction phase. The project is expected to early to start early this spring and take approximately three weeks to complete. We look forward to making 2nd Street Park even better! If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Thompson, Assistant City Manager, at (707) 894-1723 or kthompson@ci.cloverdale.ca.us.

Seasonal Leaf Collection

The Parks Department spent a significant amount of time this week performing seasonal leaf collection. Although staff is relieved to finally see measurable rain, it also initiates further leaf-fall throughout City Parks and L&L Districts. The last two weeks, Parks staff concentrated on removing leaves in all City parks. The process included blowing off the leaves into the street and then clearing them with the street sweeper. We make an effort to mulch some of the leaves inside the parks as well, which benefits the turf. A total of 25 additional yards of mulch was accumulated, that will later be sent to Recology to grind into compost. With the new Shelter in Place Order for Sonoma County allowing parks and playgrounds to remain open, the department has been busy keeping up sanitation and supplies at each location.

Cloverdale Chamber: Support Local Businesses & Selfie Contest

Local salon and barber shop owners, tasting rooms, bars and restaurants are bearing the brunt of a "one size fits all" effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 in Sonoma County. They need your help and support. You can help by buying their gift cards and certificates. They make excellent gifts for just about everybody.

Selfie Contest: When you purchase a gift card or gift certificate, take a "selfie" of you and your purchase before Jan. 9th (the end of this shutdown period). Text it to 707-548-8691 or email neena@cloverdalechamber.com. Your photo will be posted on the Chamber's social media sites and your name entered in a chance to win one of two $200 gift cards from a Cloverdale salon or restaurant.

Library Hosts Letters to Seniors Program

Sonoma County Library is encouraging community members to participate in the Send Our Seniors Mail Program. Are you at home with spare time? Are your family or household members looking for an activity that benefits others? The Sonoma County Library’s Send Our Seniors Mail program encourages kindness and support for elders in our community. Months of social distancing have been isolating for everyone and this new program can help you send artwork and letters of encouragement to seniors in need of human connection. Participating is easy! For more information on how to participate visit click on the following link: Send Our Seniors Mail

Food Distributions

Food distribution efforts continue in Cloverdale. Catholic Charities, Cloverdale Pantry, Latinos Unidos, Redwood Empire Food Bank, and Sonoma Family Food continue to coordinate food distributions events with local organizations. Weekly distribution events are being held at the Cloverdale Senior Center and Cloverdale Citrus Fair. For more information text the word FOOD or COMIDA to (707) 353-6333.

Northern Sonoma County CERT Now Accepting Applications for Training

Northern Sonoma County CERT is restarting basic CERT training with immediate online training and with plans to offer in-person (COVID-19 compliant) training starting in 2021 for both Adult and Teen CERTs. Trained CERT volunteers have been activated during COVID-19, the LNU Lightning Fires, and the Glass Fire. They provide support to the Sonoma County Emergency Operations Center, and also provide support to the Cloverdale Citrus Fair Emergency Shelter. To obtain an application and for more information email: gpeters@showa-farm.com

COVID-19 Data and Statistics

The County of Sonoma has up-to-date information on COVID-19. By visiting their website you can find additional information, including: Case Data, Hospital Capacity, Testing Sites, Impact Planning Report and Roadmap to Reopening. More information: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/1edbb41952a8417385652279305e878d/page/home/