Days of Learning & Service for Students, In Honor of César Chávez

This year, on March 29th, in observance of César Chávez, youth will be learning about local
municipal services, protection of the Russian River Watershed and will participate as volunteers in food distribution, and story reading with the Cloverdale School District Librarian. There will be tours of the Water and Wastewater Plants, as well as small scholarships for High School Seniors whose parents are farmworkers. For information on how to participate, contact Vice Mayor Marta Cruz at: mcruz@ci.cloverdale.ca.us or view the flyer for additional information: https://www.cloverdale.net/DocumentCenter/View/4576/2021-Cesar-Chavez-Event---Summary

Virtual Workshop - Cloverdale Lighting & Landscape District
March 31 at 4:30 PM

The virtual Public Meeting for the LLAD will be presenting the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget for each of the seven zones. Come join us for our meeting:

• Draft Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Review

• Maintenance Feedback

• The meeting will be held remotely

• Please tune-in and provide your feedback

View the informational flyer for the meeting information and how to participate: https://www.cloverdale.net/DocumentCenter/View/4577/LLAD-2021-Public-Meeting-Flyer-for-03-31-2021

For questions, contact: Mark Rincon, email: mrincon@ci.cloverdale.ca.us or phone:
(707) 894-1722

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

In response to COVID-19, small business owners, including agricultural businesses, and nonprofit organizations can apply for the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) through the Small Business Administration (SBA). Small business owners and qualified agricultural businesses are currently eligible to apply for a low-interest loan.The purpose of the program is to help businesses meet financial obligations and operating expenses that could have been met had the disaster not occurred. EIDL proceeds can be used to cover a wide array of working capital needs and normal operating expenses, such as continuation of health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments. Click Here for more information.

Its a Dry Year. Save Water with Us.

As a region we are experiencing a second consecutive dry year, and rainfall and water storage are well below average for this time of year. The City of Cloverdale is encouraging all of our drinking water customers to continue to save water (see tips below).

Our region just experienced the third driest water year (October 2019 - September 2020) on record over the last 127 years. Changes to our everyday habits to eliminate water waste and preserve water supply are needed by all of our customers. Every drop saved helps maintain water flows in the Russian River and extend reservoir storage levels should the current dry period continue.

To help raise awareness of water supply conditions, Sonoma Water unveiled a new water supply graphic (below) that provides a snapshot of the rainfall and water storage for our two main reservoirs, Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino.

Rainfall and Water Reservoir Levels

Do Your Part to Eliminate Water Waste!

Water is a shared community resource that is critical to conserve and eliminate waste. These are a few of the water-wasting activities that are prohibited year-round in cities in Sonoma and Marin county:

Washing sidewalks, walkways, driveways or other hard surfaced areas with a hose. Use a broom instead.
Irrigation runoff to streets and storm drains from overwatering or sprinkler-overspray of landscapes.
Using a hose without a self-closing shutoff nozzle to wash cars, boats, or trailers.
Irrigating outdoors during and within 48 hours following measurable rainfall.
Using potable water in decorative water features that do not recirculate the water.

For additional water saving tips and resources, please visit the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership website.

Save Energy with Sonoma Clean Power

Want to learn ways you can make your home or business Climate Ready? Check out the Advanced Energy Center from Sonoma Clean Power! Browse ultra-efficient products for cooking, hot water, space heating and cooling, electric vehicle charging, thermostats, battery backup systems, and more. Plus, find out about rebates and financing to make these products more affordable.

Visit Sonoma Clean Power Advanced Energy Center website now, and visit their showroom in person in Santa Rosa later this spring to see the products in action!

Gardening Workshops by One Water, One World

The City is a partner with One Water, One World (OWOW) through association with the Russian River Watershed Association. The purpose of the OWOW program is to raise awareness of the connection between pesticide use and water quality and provide information to consumers at the point-of-purchase about integrated pest management (IPM) and less-toxic alternatives that are not causing water quality problems. OWOW has announced two free gardening webinars. Both webinars will focus on gardening techniques that reduce our reliance on pesticides.

Gardening from the Ground Up - Saturday, April 10, 2021 -10:00-11:00 am Register Here
Let's Garden for the Good Bugs - Saturday, May 22, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Register Here

For more information visit OurWaterOurWorld.Org

Real Time Coronavirus Data

Sonoma County Health Departments provides an interactive Coronavirus Data Dashboard allowing the public to explore data in real time using several applications and reports. As of 3/23/2021, the dashboard reports 1,305 active cases, and 39 new cases. The information in broken down by zip code, exposure locations, size of gatherings and more. For more information, visit: Sonoma County Coronavirus Cases - Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information (socoemergency.org)

Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Held This Week

Alexander Valley Health Care offered COVID-19 vaccine appointments this week. New state guidelines opened eligibility to more local residents, including those Ages 65 and over, Ages 16 and over who work in agricultural/food industry, education/childcare or emergency services and Ages 16-64 with a qualifying health condition. Appointments through Alexander Valley Healthcare, when available, are for current patients or residents living in Geyserville, Cloverdale or Hopland. Visit their website for information on upcoming events: COVID-19 UPDATES - Alexander Valley Healthcare.

Alexander Valley Wellness Offering Multiple Services

In addition to COVID-19 Vaccination events, Alexander Valley Wellness is also offering:

FREE Coronavirus Testing every Monday, 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the AVH Medical Center, 6 Tarman Drive. Appointments are required. Call 707-565-4667 or schedule at: https://sonomacounty.fullslate.com. There’s no medical insurance required, no ID, and no social security number. All test results are confidential.

FLU SHOTS are available by appointment only, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm. Call 707-894-4229 to make an appointment. When arriving at the AVH Medical Center, 6 Tarman Drive, follow the signs and call us again. A nurse will come to your vehicle to administer the flu shot.

Food Distribution In Cloverdale

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.