Turkey Giveaway, Nov. 22
GOBBLE — Community members gathered in front of the Cloverdale Food Pantry on Friday, Nov. 22 to pick up Thanksgiving staples — turkeys, stuffing and a pie. On Nov. 21, Shalia Vanderweken and Brenda Vronoski held their annual Turkey Round-up, collecting donations of money and turkeys from those able to donate. The community donations provided around 100 turkeys to be given out at the food pantry on Friday. Vanderweken and Vronoski said that they are appreciative of both the community and local service clubs for supporting the round-up year after year.
Police Log, March 30-April 5
10:16am On March 29, 2026, during the night two people entered the property of Hotel Duchamp on Foss Street. They appeared to gather information for future crime. The Reporting Party (RP) sent video footage to dispatch. The RP wanted to file trespass paperwork against the people if they could be identified...
Victory parade
A parade of some 30-odd cars filled with joyous voters wound its way from Santa Rosa to the Windsor Town Green, celebrating the victory of president-elect Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris. Cars were decorated with flags, banners and stickers, and drivers honked their horns and waved and cheered at the small crowd greeting them at the Green. California state senator Mike McGuire and newly elected Rohnert Park Councilmember Jackie Elward were participants in the parade organized by Pat Sabo of the Sonoma County Democrats.
Welcome gifts
Last week, Jefferson Elementary students got a surprise gift, courtesy of Parkside Christian Chapel. After receiving a donation of Bombas socks, Parkside donated a pair of socks to every student at Jefferson, along with a Rice Krispie Treat and Nutri-Grain bar. Students trickled in to Jefferson last week to pick up individual wrapped packages with socks and snacks.
