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🌱 How a “forest synagogue” is reshaping Jewish life around Sebastopol.

Sebastopol, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Sebastopol! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a “forest synagogue” is reshaping Jewish life around Sebastopol.
  • Could Sonoma’s new financing push bring big projects to Sebastopol next?
  • How ready is Sebastopol if El Niño storms hit hard?

Also on today's calendar: 🎃 Pedal to the Pumpkins!🍂 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 70, low: 40.
  • Tuesday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A forest synagogue takes root in Occidental (sebastopoltimes.com) — A new earth-based synagogue, Makom Shalom, now serves West County and regularly meets at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Sebastopol as part of its “forest synagogue” model. Led by Rabbi Zelig Golden, the community blends Jewish tradition with nature-focused rituals, navigates differing views on Israel-Palestine, and is rapidly growing membership while searching for more sustainable gathering spaces.
   

• Sonoma City Council approves construction permit extensions; agrees to discuss possible creation of a financing district (sonomanews.com) — Sonoma’s City Council just expanded how long construction permits can be extended and moved toward creating a tax-increment-style financing district with Sonoma County. With Santa Rosa already on board and Sebastopol mentioned as a potential partner, these talks could shape future regional funding for housing, transportation, and infrastructure that ultimately affects Sebastopol residents.
   

• 'Winter is here': Bracing for El Niño, North Bay races to prepare for potentially historic storm season (pressdemocrat.com) — Sebastopol residents are being urged to prepare now for a potentially intense El Niño winter, with recent local power outages underscoring how vulnerable the area can be to storms. Sonoma County agencies are stockpiling sandbags, inspecting creeks and culverts, and readying rescue equipment, while experts advise residents to clear gutters, check trees, prep go-bags, and plan for possible flooding and outages.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Gus has gotten plenty of love from you all lately, so here's a couple of captures of our best cat ever, the rescue Mathilda.
    And an extra capture from earlier in the day when the three of us went on a walk. (Nextdoor Bloomfield)
  • Hello everybody,
    Im in need of some baby kitten shampoo That does not contain any flea and tick Repellents in it. My Rabbit has a dirty dirty Butt hes a senior buck… (Nextdoor NW of Downtown)
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Sebastopol. Apply here.
  • Forestville Union Elementary posted a job opening for Food Service Worker I - Substitute / On Call in Forestville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sebastopol here.

🗞 Nearby News

Graton

  • Ninth Circuit Decision Still Pending in Graton-Koi Casino Appeal (500nations.com)
  • SLASH Talks New Album With MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS – 'There's A Couple Of Old Songs That We Hadn't Completed Yet That Are On This Record, But The Majority Of It Was New' (bravewords.com)

Occidental

  • Halloween costumes have a spooky environmental impact. Swaps are a way to reduce waste and recycle (fortmorgantimes.com)

Santa Rosa

  • Santa Rosa police arrest 7 during shoplifting crackdown (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Alaska Airlines Launches 10 New Nonstop Routes: See Full List Now (simpleflying.com)
  • Where To Honor Día de Los Muertos in Sonoma County (sonomamag.com)

Ok Sebastopol! 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: "What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes?" — A nervous wreck (Thank you Fiona M. for sending it in!)
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