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1st Annual Crab Feed at Finley

Join us at the Crab Feed at Finley, on Saturday, February 25, at 6pm at Finley Community Center. Feast on fresh Dungeness crab, pasta, salad, French bread, wine and a special dessert! Plus, bid on fabulous silent auction items throughout the evening. Tickets are $40 and available at the Finley Community Center and Bennett Valley Senior Center. All proceeds benefit our seniors programs. Click here for details.

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Who's Joining Us for the St. Patrick's Day Run/Walk?

Registration has begun and if you sign up in advance, you’ll receive a discount! The race is set for Saturday, March 17 at 3pm in Juilliard Park. All finishers will receive a commemorative glass mug! After the race, join us for a traditional Irish dinner and festive live music. Click here for details.

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Howarth Park Set to
Open for the Season

Get the kids ready! Howarth Park attractions officially open for the season on Saturday, February 5! Enjoy a day at the park and catch a train, carousal or pony ride. Rides will be closed on rainy days, so call ahead to 543-3425 to confirm their operation. (Note: The boat house will open in March.) Click here for more park and weather information.

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National Arts Program Showcases Santa Rosa's Talent!

 Come see the creativity of your community at the 9th annual National Arts Program exhibit and competition, featuring the artwork of 200 Santa Rosa artists of all ages and backgrounds. The exhibit will be on view at Finley Community Center from February 6 – March 30. Prizes and scholarships will be awarded in several categories at a special awards ceremony and reception on February 26, 4 – 6pm, at Finley Community Center. For more information, visit www.srcity.org/arts.

Thanks to our sponsors: Rileystreet Art Supply, Village Art Supply, A La Heart Catering, Clone Digital Print & Copy and Craig’s Party Store.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Change for Kids

Want to help provide after school programming for youth in areas where services are most needed? If you are a City of Santa Rosa Utility customer, we encourage you to “round up” your monthly utility bill (water & sewer) payment to the nearest dollar with the extra “change” going into an after school fund for Santa Rosa kids. After school programs are a key component in keeping kids active, involved, safe and secure. Learn more or sign up here. Thank you to the 3,700 customers who currently contribute to this program!

 It's Here!

The all new Spring/Summer Activity Guide is finally here and filled with hundreds of ways to keep the whole family happy and active now through August! Pick up a copy from one of our centers or browse it online. Registration begins February 9, so start planning now!

Planning a wedding?
Book with us! 

The historic DeTurk Round Barn is the perfect site for a beautiful wedding ceremony or reception. The recently renovated facility is filled with unique character and many charming touches to make the special day a memorable experience for you and your loved ones. View our new video detailing the rich history and amazing renovation of this venue.

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Registration for Adult Summer Softball League is This Month!

Registration for Men’s, Women’s, and Co-ed Fall Softball starts February 14th and ends March 1st. Register in person from 3-5pm upstairs at the Sports Desk in Steele Lane Community Center (415 Steele Lane). We will offer special extended office hours for registration from 3-7pm on 2/27 - 2/29 and 3/1. Cost is $595 for men’s and women’s teams and $625 for coed teams. To receive a roster, email Brandon your postal address at bhamann@srcity.org. Also, new for 2012 – Wood Bat Leagues at Franklin Park! Call 543-3281 for more information.

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Instructor Spotlight!

  "Water Fitness” with Flavius Payne  

Santa Rosa Aquatics introduces Flavius Payne – the newest member of our Water Fitness Instructor team! Flavius began his aquatics journey in 2007 following an accident when his doctor recommended Therapeutic Water Exercise. Flavius took to the water, saw its benefits and worked toward becoming an instructor himself. He began instructing in May of 2011 and his workouts concentrate on high intensity cardio and core strengthening. Flavius encourages people of all fitness levels to participate, and his classes are notable for their upbeat music and jovial atmosphere, because, as Flavius likes to say, “Exercise is supposed to be fun!”

Water fitness is a year-round program. Catch Flavius instructing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am at Finley Aquatic Center. For a full schedule of aqua fitness classes, check out the schedule.