Archives: Episodes

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Alethea Larson (Executive Director) and Annie Valentine (Director of Programs) of The Living Room, about what it is and who it serves. They also discuss the Life Center, to the Secret Hope Kitchen, volunteering & donors.  Lastly, they preview the 9th Annual Loving The Living Room event coming up at the start of October!

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Shelley Alves, Health Program Manager, BH SUD, Department of Health Services, about the Overdose Awareness Event taking place on Saturday, August 30th, from 1-4 at the Orenda Center on 1430 Neotomas Ave. in Santa Rosa. It's a free, family-friendly event open to the entire community! There will be Narcan training and distribution on-site, where you can learn how to reverse an opioid overdose. There's also a Latin Rollers lowrider car show, resource fair, music, and free food! This is a chance to honor lives lost, support loved ones, and raise awareness. Spanish-language support and resources will be available on-site as well.

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Wayne Wilson of the Petaluma Elks Lodge No.901, about who the Elks are, how the Elks Lodge came to be and what community initiatives they support! The two discuss the Elks national support of Veterans, the American Legion, youth activities and scholarships. In addition, they touch on the major state projects for helping disabled children and more localized causes they get behind, including the "Mentor Me" program, Sonoma Family Meal & their partnership with the Petaluma Leghorns & support of the new Petaluma Community Sports Complex!

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Peter Bonkrude, District Manager of the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District, about his background and what led him to the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District, how they're funded, their services & programs (mosquito, rodent, yellow jacket & insects), as well as Lyme Disease protection, prevention & treatment services.

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Vietnam War Veterans Claudio Calvo, Tim Madura, Barry Evans & John DeGroot, about their military service, the reception coming back from the Vietnam War, how they got involved in the trip & The North Bay Honor Flight itself.

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Jennifer Pace (Founder and President) & Jen Heatherly (Vice President) of MBC Travelers, about what metastatic breast cancer is, living with MBC, education/screening efforts, MBC Travelers trips of the past and their upcoming visit to Sonoma County this summer!

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Tara Good-Young, CEO of Pediatric Dental Initiative, about the Pediatric Dental Iniative & their upcoming event "Make Kids Smile Saddle & Starlight Soiree Fundraiser" on April 25th.

Host Jeff Woodworth speaks with Jeff Gilman, Executive Director of the Redwood Gospel Mission, about their recent purchase of the former SAY Dream Center, the thrift stores in Santa Rosa & Rohnert Park, the Rose Shelter & Manna Home.

It's Citrus Fair Season! Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Karyn Pulley, CEO of the Cloverdale Citrus Fair, about the 2025 Cloverdale Citrus Fair! To learn more about the 2025 Cloverdale Citrus Fair, visit https://cloverdalecitrusfair.org/

It's TAX SEASON! Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Suzanne Harris, Community Impact Director for United Way of the Wine Country, about the EARN IT! KEEEP IT! SAVE IT! program--free tax assistance program low and moderate-income individuals and families! To learn more about the EARN IT! KEEP IT! SAVE IT! program, as well as other programs services available through the United Way of the Wine Country, visit https://www.unitedwaywinecountry.org