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Adult CPR with AED -
American Red Cross class teaches CPR; choke rescue and rescue breathing; how to deal with cuts, bruises, bleeding and other first aid emergencies.
Nov 21, 9 to 4:30.
$55, 707.577.7600.
Petaluma Veterans Center, 1094 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma (North Bay).
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Adult Literacy of Sonoma County -
SC Library's Adult Literacy Program needs volunteer tutors and offers free training. Orientation held second Wed monthly.
707.544.2622.
Angels Have Wheels -
All Medicare recipients may be eligible to receive electric wheelchair if they suffer from certain conditions or have trouble walking or propelling a standard wheelchair. Call for details.
800.810.2877.
Anti-fall Tai Chi Qigong for Seniors -
Ongoing classes for elders help improve balance and coordination. By donation. Mon at 11. Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. Tues at 1. Marguerite Johnson Senior Center, 640 Drake Ave, Marin City. Wed at 9. Whistlestop Wheels, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael. Wed at 2. Maria B Freitas Senior Community, 455 Manuel T Freitas Pkwy, San Rafael. Thurs at 1.
415.383.9443.
Corte Madera Parks and Rec Center, 498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera (North Bay).
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Artists Needed -
Becoming Independent wants artists to help in art program for people with developmental disabilities, gallery and with mural painting. Commitment required is two hours per week for six months.
707.524.6616.
Ballroom, Latin Dance Classes and Party -
At 7:30pm beginning ballroom lesson; 8:15pm, intermediate lesson; 9-10:30pm, dance party.
Saturdays.
$3 for dance party; $10 for classes and party.
Palomar Ballroom, 1344 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, 831.426.1221.
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Beyond Hunger -
Nonprofit needs board members and volunteers to help folks with eating disorders.
415.459.2270, www.beyondhunger.org.
Blood Drives -
Blood Bank of the Redwoods can always use more blood! For locations of the big blood bus, see www.bbr.org.
800.425.6634.
Book Donations -
Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries is accepting donations of books, movies, CDs and records for book fairs. Please drop off the goods at any Sonoma County library. Volunteers welcome for sorting and sales help.
707.545.0831, ext 541.
Bouverie Fall Walks -
Guided two- to five-mile hikes through Bouverie Preserve of Audubon Canyon Ranch.
Nov 21, Dec 5, 9:30 to 1:30.
$15, 707.938.4554.
Bouverie Preserve, 13935 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen (North Bay).
Breathing Medications -
In-home Rx program makes albuterol, nebulizers and other products available for those with breathing disabilities at no cost to those who qualify.
800.344.5764.
Breeder Caretakers Needed -
Canine Companions for Independence needs kind homes to care for breeder dogs and puppies before they begin training. Call for application.
707.577.1700.
Call for artists -
Santa Rosa Recreation, Parks and Community Services invites local artists to exhibit artwork at three city venues: Steele Lane and Finley Community Centers and at the City Hall Council Chambers. Apply year round by submitting an application, available at the Finley Community Center or online at www.srcity.org.
Samuel Jones Community Center, 4020 Finley Ave, Santa Rosa (North Bay).
Call to Singers -
Cantiamo vocal ensemble is auditioning altos, tenors and basses. Call director Carol Menke for appointment.
707.542.0452.
Cancer Support Groups -
The Katz Cancer Resource Center runs seven professionally facilitated cancer support groups for general, breast and ovarian cancer, as well as chemo 101, eating well, gentle yoga and caregiver support; most are midday on weekdays and weekends; call for exact times and locations.
Ongoing.
Free, 831.462.7770.
Katz Cancer Resource Center, Dominican Education Building, Room F, Santa Cruz.
Car Donation -
Get a tax break and donate your used car to a great cause: Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County. Call for details.
866.448.3487.
Caring & Sharing -
Help brighten lives of those struggling with hardships, year-round. Call County of Sonoma Volunteer and Intern program for details.
707.565.2317.
Center for Conscious Living Events -
The CCL offers numerous inspirational workshops including shadow-work, rebirth celebrations, rejuvenation groups, midweek prayer and meditation sessions, and special visiting speakers at Sunday services; call for full schedule and details.
831.462.9383.
Center For Conscious Living, 1818 Felt St, Santa Cruz.
Chorale Singers -
Vivace Voices needs members for all singing parts, especially men. Meetings held every Wed. For info, call Marie.
707.292.6613.
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Community Garden Volunteers -
Help needed for community spray-free garden.
abartl@sonic.net.
Juilliard Park, 227 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa (North Bay).
Community Resources for Independence -
Counselors provide free info on how to keep eligibility for disability benefits, Medi-Cal or Medicare and have a job too.
800.528.7704.
Conversation Cafe -
Open, hosted, drop-in stimulating conversations about topics that matter. First and third Tues, 7 to 8:30; 1710 Coffee, 1710 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. First and third Wed, 6:30 to 8; Coffee Catz, 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol. Third Wed, 7 to 8:30;
www.conversationcafe.org.
Starbucks Coffee, McDowell and East Madison, Petaluma (North Bay).
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Court-Appointed Special Advocates Needed -
CASA volunteers commit at least 18 months to making assessment of dependents of the court. Help kids and families reunify and overcome abuse, neglect or abandonment. For details, call Marin Advocates.
415.507.9016, www.marinadvocates.org.
Craft Faire -
Holiday gift event with vendors and raffle prizes.
Nov 21, 11 to 4.
Free, 707.566.6775.
Kobrin Financial Services, 190 Wikiup Dr, Santa Rosa (North Bay).
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Day Service Program Assistant -
Council on Aging needs volunteers to help seniors participate in social activities. One-day-per-week commitment required.
707.525.0143, ext 105.
Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 High St, Sebastopol (North Bay), 707.829.2440.








