Weekly Roundup for March 1, 2024

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

1. More rain, cold temperatures predicted this weekend
2. First-ever Farmworker Resource Fair this Sunday, March 3
3. Annual job fair for unhoused community on March 20
4. Other Sonoma County news of note

More rain, chilly temperatures forecast this weekend

This weekend’s forecast calls for light to moderate rain, winds of 30 – 40 mph and chilly temperatures. Expect overnight lows in the low-to-mid 30s through Monday morning with the possibility of snowfall in higher elevations.

With the arrival of colder weather, please remember the four Ps of cold weather protection:

• PEOPLE: Wear layers, limit time outdoors, check heaters in advance, seek shelter if unhoused.
• PLANTS: Cover or bring sensitive plants indoors.
• PETS: Bring pets indoors at night and provide them with plenty of warmth.
• PIPES: Wrap/cover exposed pipes to prevent freezing.

Learn more at https://socoemergency.org/. 

Farmworker Resource Fair this Sunday, March 3

The first-ever County of Sonoma Farmworker Resource Fair takes place this Sunday, March 3, from 1:30 – 4 p.m. at the Mary Agatha Furth Center, 8400 Old Redwood Hwy. in Windsor.

Participants can explore resource opportunities including jobs, training, housing, health, legal, immigration, advocacy and more. Please call (707) 565-5550 or email JOBLINK@SCHSD.org for more information.

Plus, Marcos Suarez, Business Diversity Program Manager with Sonoma County's Economic Development Board previewed the Fair recently in English and Spanish on the SoCo Chat podcast: 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/county-administrators-office/sonoma-county-communications/soco-chat

Second annual Job & Resource Fair for homeless community March 20

The second annual Job & Resource Fair dedicated to helping those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness takes place Wednesday, March 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1450 Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa.

The event includes:

• Onsite resume clinic
• Free lunch
• Free $25 gift card for attendees
• Free haircuts

Participants will connect with employers who are looking to hire and resource providers who want to help them on their journey.

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/221623411040415/.

Other Sonoma County news of note

Early in-person voting to expand this weekend for March election
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/early-in-person-voting-to-expand-this-weekend-for-march-election

Board of Supervisors approves contract for distribution of emergency financial assistance during disasters
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-approves-contract-for-distribution-of-emergency-financial-assistance-during-disasters

Measure O annual report shows increase in funding for essential homelessness, mental health services
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/measure-o-annual-report-shows-increase-in-funding-for-essential-homelessness-mental-health-services

Sonoma County to host first-ever Farmworkers Resource Fair on March 3 in Windsor
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-to-host-first-ever-farmworkers-resource-fair-on-march-3-in-windsor