HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
from the
Russian River Chamber of Commerce
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Thank You Renewing Members!
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![[logo] Russian River Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center - Guerneville Tree Lighting Ceremony, this Friday, December 2nd from 6PM to 8PM at the Plaza (corner of First & Main Streets) Enjoy hot beverages, sweet treats and holiday cheer! (pictured) truck decked out in lights for holidays](https://mcusercontent.com/b74f3d4bfdfc372f210ec7302/images/7967d0d2-3cc6-787f-bd3b-af6adfb2cf5f.jpg)
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Tree Lighting Ceremony in Guerneville TODAY!
The Russian River Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to spend the Holidays with us on the River. We will be kicking off December with our traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony today, Friday, December 2nd between 6 and 8 pm.
A big Thank You goes out to Bill's Taxi Services who generously donated for the purchase of the beautiful 21 foot tall tree! Thanks also go out to the Monte Rio Fire Dept. who ordered and installed the tree, and to local Jake Hamlin and all of his helpers for decorating the tree, and to Friends of Stumptown Cristina Dry and Jo Crane who have supported this tradition for so many years!
COME ONE, COME ALL!!!
We welcome everyone to come celebrate with us! We'll have hot chocolate, apple cider, goodies and treat bags for the kids. Come for the day, check out the unique shops along the river, the great art galleries and restaurants and then join us on the Plaza between 6 and 8 pm for the ceremony. Take some time away from the usual holiday chaos and make it a river getaway! Carolers welcome. Dress warm and we'll see you here, and may have Santa drop by too!!!
In partnership with Sonoma County Tourism Cares, the Russian River Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center invite you to bring donations of new personal hygiene products (brushes, combs, tooth brushes, small or trial size shampoos, conditioners, body wash, soaps, etc.) for our unhoused and in-need Sonoma County residents. We will have the collection bin on the Plaza for this event. You can also drop off donations in our office any day of the week during business hours.
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![The Return of the Guerneville Parade of Lights at 7:00 pm POSTPONED to December 17th! Parade applications are available online at russianRiverAlliance.org/parade-of-lights or at Boon, Brot and the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center [logo] Russian River Chamber of Commerce and Visitor center, [logo] Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Office, [logo] Russian River Alliance - (event) sponsored by the Russian River Aliance and Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in partnership with the Russian River Chamber of Commerce](https://mcusercontent.com/b74f3d4bfdfc372f210ec7302/images/cc5dc09f-d742-f073-079d-c616aec93531.jpg)
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Rains Delay the Parade of Lights!
Due to the upcoming storm systems, the Parade of Lights has been postponed. We are pleased to announce the new date will be December 17th at 7PM! There are already over 50 parade entrants approved, and we are so looking forward to the Parade! We are still accepting applications as we can, and due to the overwhelming response, we are still in need of volunteers.
We are looking forward to this years Parade of Light,s and excited to welcome the community and visitors to join us for the festivities!
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Sonoma County Health Officials Announce Freeze Warning
The County of Sonoma is issuing a freeze warning in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction for freezing overnight lows Wednesday night through Monday morning, that could result in snow and black ice. Officials recommend that residents limit time outdoors, as serious medical conditions including hypothermia and frostbite can develop with prolonged cold weather exposure.
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Sonoma County receives initial $5.7 million of FEMA grant to reduce wildfire risk
Sonoma County received an award of $5.7 million from FEMA through the California Office of Emergency Services for Wildfire Resilient Sonoma County, a wildfire risk reduction program. The $37 million Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant announced for the County of Sonoma represents one of only two such wildfire resiliency grant projects funded nationally to date.
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The Russian River Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center continues to partner with Sonoma County Tourism Cares and other local Chambers of Commerce on a personal hygiene products donation drive:
Sonoma County is home to thousands of unhoused residents. For many, access to personal hygiene products is a continuous struggle. Most needed items are combs, brushes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion, lip balm, deodorant, razors, feminine hygiene products, body soap, and shampoo, and small bottles or travel sizes are more portable for this community. To participate, please bring your donations to the Russian River Visitor Center Office. We will also be bringing the collection box to our Annual Member Meeting, the upcoming Tree Lighting, Parade of Lights, and other events, and have decided to offer the collection bin for your evening events (after 5 pm weekdays, and 4 pm weekends) to make it more convenient for our community to participate. Please reach out to Barbie Beaudette at (707) 869-9000 or by email for help in arranging a donation or to arrange to use the bin to support the success of this drive, or other questions.
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RRCOC's Annual Member Meeting
& December Mixer @ the r3 Hotel
Wednesday, December 14 at 6:00 to 8:00 PM
R3 Hotel
16390 4th Street
Guerneville CA 95446
Please join us to learn the latest Chamber news, get to know other Russian River business owners and non-profit members, hear about and help us plan more events for 2023, and share your business news with us!
Please contact Board President Bob Pullum or Office Manager Barbie Beaudette or call our office with any questions:
(707) 869-9000
Thank you to the R3 Hotel for graciously hosting this event.
The Mission of the Russian River Chamber of Commerce is to promote the general welfare and prosperity of the Russian River area business community.
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This newsletter is funded, in part, by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.
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![River Friends of the Library (link) riverfriendsofthelibrary.org - Winter Wreath and Bake Sale, Saturday december 10, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Hand-made wreaths and baked goodies for the Holidays. Also offering Library-withdrawn books - 3 for a dollar. - Maggie Boynton Forum Room, 14107 Armstrong Woods Road Guerneville CA 95446 - 707-869-9004 - Guerneville Regional Librar, 14107 Armstrong Woods Road 707-869-9004 - 9link0 sonomalibrary.org [logo] Sonoma County Library](https://mcusercontent.com/b74f3d4bfdfc372f210ec7302/images/acab8dc0-a452-fcf2-df3b-d106b8c838b7.jpg)
