Weekly roundup for September 13, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 

1. Free e-waste recycling event this weekend
2. Mental Health community event Sept. 21
3. Sonoma County Airport hosts community workshops
4. Career opportunities with County of Sonoma
5. Other Sonoma County news of note

Free e-waste recycling event this weekend

Zero Waste Sonoma and Conservation Corp North Bay are hosting free electronics collection events today through Sunday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane in Rohnert Park.  

No appointment necessary for these events. All events will be held in the parking lot. Accepted items include working and non-working TVs, office equipment, cell phones, tablets, microwaves, printers, computers, laptops, stereos, game consoles, cords and more. Appliances, batteries and fluorescent lamps are not accepted. 

A free mattress recycling event is also happening on Saturday, Sept. 14. Clean and dry mattresses of any size, box springs and futons are accepted. Limit of three units per vehicle, per day. Soiled or wet mattresses, futon frames or bedding are not accepted. 

For more information, visit https://zerowastesonoma.gov/e-waste-disposal 

Mental Health “Connection is Prevention” event Sept. 21

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, half of American adults struggle with loneliness. That’s why Sonoma County’s “Connection is Prevention” initiative is so important. Social connections can play a key role in preventing mental health challenges.  

Join Sonoma County Department of Health Services and community-based organizations for a free event to promote mental well-being through meaningful and fun interactions on Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Cloverdale Plaza, 122 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale.  

For details, please visit: https://Tinyurl.com/2s3d63jz. 

October community workshops on airport traffic study

The Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport will hold two community workshops to share important findings from a recent study on air traffic patterns, safety and noise: 

• Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Analy High School gymnasium, 6950 Analy Ave., Sebastopol, 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 3, Vinters Resort, 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, 6-8 p.m.

A webinar link will be available for the presentation portion of the workshops.  

For details, please visit: https://stsgoodneighbor.com/study. 

Latest Sonoma County employment opportunities

The County of Sonoma has new job opportunities this week, including: 

• Building Mechanic I and II, Public Infrastructure - https://bit.ly/3AVwxTd 
• Grants Analyst, Emergency Management - https://bit.ly/3Zfwagl
• Homeless Services Program Manager, Health Services - https://bit.ly/3MERgNG
• Senior Legal Processor, Human Services - https://bit.ly/4e8RqIO
• Helicopter Pilot, Sheriff - https://bit.ly/3MDKZ4z (continuous)

Discover more job opportunities by visiting the County of Sonoma Careers Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sococareers.  

For additional details, check out the career portal at https://bit.ly/3Js0XOg, or call (707) 565-2331.  

Other Sonoma County news of note

Board of Supervisors approves plan to make Sonoma County government carbon-neutral by 2030 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-approves-plan-to-make-sonoma-county-government-carbon-neutral-by-2030 

Sonoma County adopts artificial intelligence policy 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-adopts-artificial-intelligence-policy 

Board of Supervisors approves construction of permanent Asti bridge over Russian River 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-approves-construction-of-permanent-asti-bridge-over-russian-river 

Board of Supervisors approves action plan to support older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-approves-action-plan-to-support-older-adults-people-with-disabilities-and-their-caregivers 

Sonoma County sees an 18.8 percent increase in total value of agricultural production
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-sees-an-188-percent-increase-in-total-value-of-agricultural