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🌱 Patch AM: Where to grab the best pumpkin spice treats in Petaluma now
Also, don't miss Artist Showcase and Special Annex Tour on the Petaluma Patch calendar

Good morning Petaluma! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where to grab the best pumpkin spice treats in Petaluma now
- Why Petaluma police are investigating a threat in the supervisor race
Also on today's calendar: Artist Showcase and Special Annex Tour and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Blazing sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 100, low: 57.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Where To Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Sweet Treats in Sonoma County (sonomamag.com) — Petaluma coffee shops and bakeries are rolling out pumpkin spice drinks, pancakes, cheesecakes, and pies, giving you plenty of local options to taste fall flavors close to home. From The Bagel Mill's housemade pumpkin spice lattes to Petaluma Pie Company's maple pumpkin pie, you can easily plan a pumpkin-themed crawl without leaving town.
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• Sonoma County supervisor candidate says her campaign was target of violent online threat (pressdemocrat.com) — A violent online threat against Petaluma City Schools trustee and supervisor candidate Joanna Paun is now being investigated by Petaluma police after her campaign reported it to multiple agencies. Paun and Cotati Mayor Sylvia Lemus issued a rare joint statement condemning threats and racist harassment, as the hate messages begin to affect Paun's work with foster and homeless youth and her family's sense of safety.
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📸 Around Petaluma
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Petaluma
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★ Featured events ★
- Artist Showcase and Special Annex Tour →
423 Allan Ct, Healdsburg
4:30 pm - Grand Bazaar of Petaluma →
Petaluma Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma
10:00 am - The Venue@Healdsburg, Healdsburg's 'NEW' Outdoor Marketplace →
The City Hall Parking Lot, 401 Grove St, Healdsburg
9:00 pm - Adult Group Ukulele Class →
Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa
11:30 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Garage Sale →
1000 Aspen Way, Petaluma
8:00 am - For the People - Benefit Concert for Petaluma People Services Center →
Griffo Distillery & Tasting Bar, 1320 Scott St, Petaluma
6:00 pm - Live Music by Sophia Rayne →
1 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma
6:00 pm - Simchat Torah Celebration →
Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma, 205 Keller St, Petaluma
7:00 pm - Crush Party →
Bouchaine Vineyards, 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa
11:00 am - Club Kindness →
Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma, 205 Keller St, Petaluma
3:30 pm - New Moon Circle Luncheon →
205 Keller St, Petaluma
12:00 pm - Brazilian Cooking Class Benefiting Sonoma Family Meal →
Sonoma Family Meal, 1370A Redwood Way, Petaluma
5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
📣 Petaluma Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Petaluma PatchAM possible:
- Gathering Thyme — (415) 524-8693
- Cheryl Teach Music — (707) 326-8797
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Help us find Lily!
Lost for last 2 days from easyside from Dorset Dr near north east end of Maria drive. call 510-693-9336 (Nextdoor Kenilworth) - Family owned restaurant that has been here for several decades.
The staff and atmosphere are friendly. Servings on most orders are large enough for 2 people, or to take home enough leftovers for another meal. … (Nextdoor Leisure Lake Village)
- AeroVironment posted a job opening for Production Assistant II in Petaluma. Apply here.
- GIA Legacy Planning posted a job opening for Licensed Insurance Agent - Remote in Petaluma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petaluma here.
🗞 Nearby News
Penngrove
- Fourth SMART collision this month causes delays near Penngrove (pressdemocrat.com)
- Best headboard with storage (sonomanews.com)
- Petaluma's upcoming festivals and markets, bike rides and boat trips (petalumanews.com)
Cotati
- 3-bedroom house sells in Cotati for $1.1 million (pressdemocrat.com)
- Plants, Prost & Perfect Harmony (bohemian.com)
Rohnert Park
- Fake Deputies Scamming Money In Sonoma County (patch.com)
Ok Petaluma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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