Sonoma County Focus: Nation’s Finest

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Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Claudio Calvo, Rob Holley, Alex Brownson & Lauren Hutton of Nation's Finest. They discuss what the organization is, who they serve, how it's helped them as they returned home from combat and what programs they provide. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, if you or someone you now is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Number (available 24/7) at 988.

 

Sonoma County Focus: The Living Room

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Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Alethea Larson (Executive Director) and Annie Valentine (Director of Programs) of The Living Room, about what it is and who it serves. They also discuss the Life Center, to the Secret Hope Kitchen, volunteering & donors.  Lastly, they preview the 9th Annual Loving The Living Room event coming up at the start of October!

 

Sonoma County Focus: Overdose Awareness Day 2025

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Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Shelley Alves, Health Program Manager, BH SUD, Department of Health Services, about the Overdose Awareness Event taking place on Saturday, August 30th, from 1-4 at the Orenda Center on 1430 Neotomas Ave. in Santa Rosa. It's a free, family-friendly event open to the entire community! There will be Narcan training and distribution on-site, where you can learn how to reverse an opioid overdose. There's also a Latin Rollers lowrider car show, resource fair, music, and free food! This is a chance to honor lives lost, support loved ones, and raise awareness. Spanish-language support and resources will be available on-site as well.

 

Sonoma County Focus: Petaluma Elks Lodge No.901

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Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Wayne Wilson of the Petaluma Elks Lodge No.901, about who the Elks are, how the Elks Lodge came to be and what community initiatives they support! The two discuss the Elks national support of Veterans, the American Legion, youth activities and scholarships. In addition, they touch on the major state projects for helping disabled children and more localized causes they get behind, including the "Mentor Me" program, Sonoma Family Meal & their partnership with the Petaluma Leghorns & support of the new Petaluma Community Sports Complex!

 

Sonoma County Focus: Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District

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Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Peter Bonkrude, District Manager of the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District, about his background and what led him to the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District, how they're funded, their services & programs (mosquito, rodent, yellow jacket & insects), as well as Lyme Disease protection, prevention & treatment services.

 

Sonoma County Focus: North Bay Honor Flight

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Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Vietnam War Veterans Claudio Calvo, Tim Madura, Barry Evans & John DeGroot, about their military service, the reception coming back from the Vietnam War, how they got involved in the trip & The North Bay Honor Flight itself.

 

Sonoma County Focus: MBC Travelers

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Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Jennifer Pace (Founder and President) & Jen Heatherly (Vice President) of MBC Travelers, about what metastatic breast cancer is, living with MBC, education/screening efforts, MBC Travelers trips of the past and their upcoming visit to Sonoma County this summer!

 

Sonoma County Focus: 2025 Cloverdale Citrus Fair

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It's Citrus Fair Season! Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Karyn Pulley, CEO of the Cloverdale Citrus Fair, about the 2025 Cloverdale Citrus Fair! To learn more about the 2025 Cloverdale Citrus Fair, visit https://cloverdalecitrusfair.org/