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Plant sale

If you are looking for “a great selection of organic vegetables, perennials, succulents and drought-tolerant plants, all grown and nurtured with the expert skills” of the Petaluma Garden Club’s members, and all to support a good cause, check out the annual plant sale on Saturday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1939 Castle Drive. They will also have pots, tools and other garden-related items for sale, all to help support local charities, including Petaluma Educational Foundation and SRJC scholarships. Masks and social distancing required.

Spring Hill Open Air Market

On Sunday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spring Hill Gardens (384 Spring Hill Road) will hold an open-air market to support local vendors, including Mariposa Ice Creamery, Kind King Clothing, Dismal Things, Art by Jonny, Stony Point Pottery, Lucia Art, Artful Dodge, Rountree Fairy Homes, Teatime with Laine, Mayberry Knittery, Steele Botanica, Bloomfield Fine Gods, Just one Art, Soma Sourdough, Color Street Nails, Inspired Acrylics, Spoonful of Sugar and Buddy’s Farm Honey. Pets are not allowed, kids are (accompanied by an adult) and masks are mandatory.

Petaluma People’s Choice Awards

In case you missed it, the Petaluma People’s Choice Awards final voting round ends this Sunday, April 11. Visit Petaluma360.com to vote for your favorite businesses, professionals and restaurants.

Sip & Donate

For the entire month of April, a portion of every bottle purchased online from both Barber Cellars and Barber Lee Spirits offers the opportunity to donate to the Petaluma Active 20-30 Club and all the great work that they do around Petaluma. Simply select “Petaluma Active 20-30” at checkout at barbercellars.com and barberleespirits.com.

Dino's Greek Easter

Greek Easter isn’t until May 2, but Dino’s Greek Food Truck isn’t going to make you wait that long for its Easter giveaway. Up until this Friday, April 9, order from Dino’s (permanently at the Block – Petaluma Thursdays through Sundays), write your name and phone number on your receipt, and give it to one of Dino’s employees and you will be entered to win a $200 Greek prize pack. The drawing will be on Saturday, April 10, and the package will include Greek imported goodies, as well as house-baked tsoureki. “Tradition has it that the tsoureki symbolizes the resurrection of Christ and rebirth in general as the flour is molded into shape and rises and takes on life as it transforms into its final shape. The red-dyed egg which is usually placed on top of the braid symbolizes the blood of Jesus.”

Zimi’s Pizza

Dino also let me know that plans are moving ahead on his re-opening of the pizza joint at the Block, newly christened Zimi’s, with his hopes that they will host some sort of soft opening around the 20th of this month. As soon as Zimi’s has finalized their menu, Dino promises to pass it along so readers can take a look.

Clam pizza

While on the topic of pizza, yes, you read that correctly – there is such thing as a clam pizza. First appearing in New Haven, Connecticut, Frank Pepe opened his pizzeria in 1925 and it was his clam pizza that helped put him on the map. A thin-crust Napoletana-style pizza, Frank’s clam pizza was a white pie with mozzarella, garlic, oregano, a swirl of olive oil and of course, clams. Recently, Jim Kovarik posted the question on the Petaluma Foodies page on Facebook that he was looking for a clam pizza pie here in Petaluma. Some voiced a disbelief that such a thing even existed, while others were skeptical of its existence locally. Sure enough though, Petalumans came up with several suggestions. Although we have had a clam pizza before at Hank’s, it does not appear to be on their current online menu, but when it reappears, we recommend trying it.

However, it was Hector’s Pizza that got the most nods, and Jim reported back, “The winner was Hector's! It was the bomb!”

Kim Rolly Brothers pointed out that, “the lemon has a great kick to it” and Michelle Barry concurred on the choice – “love that pizza! The capers add such a great flavor!”

Maya Celeste reminded us that Huria’s in Bodega also makes a clam pizza. We haven’t been to the Bodega location but had the pleasure of trying their food when they used to do pop-ups at HenHouse and always loved the food. Their clam pizza is actually called “The Bodega” and features Bechamel (white sauce), ocean clams, fresh mozzarella, garlic, green onions, fresh parsley, olive oil and chili lemon. Huria’s is located at 1400 N. Highway 1, Bodega Bay.

Movie theater re-opens

The downtown movie theater has reopened, which will hopefully get more folks into the Theatre District for pre- and post-movie meals. With the weather warming up, why not give yourself an extra hour or so to enjoy the surround eateries, which are within steps of the theater include Pho Sonoma, Trattoria Roma, Hank’s and La Dolce Vita.

Hiring

Stellina Pronto is hiring full and part-time for “baristas, assistant bakers, pastry, porters/dishwashing.” Stellina Pronto is the new Italian bakery, salad and sandwich shop that is going into Bovine Bakery’s former location. Submit resume and cover letters to jobs@stelinapronto.com.

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