Old Chicago's vegetarian pizza - fresh ingredients cooked to perfection
Every year the Petaluma Chamber of Commerce brings a select group of local business leaders together for a 10 month leadership course. Once a month they meet for a full day and explore community topics such as agriculture, education, the arts, public safety and so on.
October’s leadership meeting was at the Petaluma Recreation Center on North McDowell.
We were honored to be asked to provide lunch for the event and thought that our Old Chicago Pizza would be the perfect fit.
Owner Dave Weinstock and his staff prepared vegetarian, sausage and pesto chicken pizzas, green salad and a delicious variety of their signature hot cookies.
The verdict from the Petaluma Leadership class? Delicious!
Try out Old Chicago Pizza for yourself and see – ideal for the cool winter evenings ahead.
Old Chicago Pizza and Delivery is located at 203 N. McDowell (next door to Starbucks). Phone (707) 766-8600.
Stylist Marcia and a happy customer at the Beauty Worx Cut-A-Thon
Thank you Petaluma! Our first breast cancer Cut-A-Thon, sponsored by Beauty Worx Salon and Supply, was a resounding success. Fifty people came to get their hair cut for the fundraiser and raffle tickets sold briskly.
All together, over $600 was raised for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation. Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1.9 billion since inception in 1982, and has become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
Kim Egide, owner of Beauty Worx Salon and Supply, said that the response to this first annual fundraiser was very enthusiastic. Kim also mentioned how many people came up to her on Saturday and mentioned knowing someone with breast cancer or have been diagnosed themselves.
Kim wanted to thank her stylists for participating in the fundraiser and Plaza North marketing director Amy Cutler for facilitating this event. Kim also wanted to thank the following Plaza merchants who donated goods and services to the Cut-A-Thon: Hunan Village, CVS, Don Pancho’s, Gold ‘n Time, US Army Recruiters, Mongolian BBQ, Hobbytown, Kmart and QPS.
Beauty Worx is located at 287 North McDowell Blvd (near CVS). Phone (707) 766-8094
The great stylists at Beauty Worx are getting ready for the Cut-A-Thon!
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in honor of patients everywhere, Beauty Worx Salon and Supply is holding its first ever fundraising Cut-A-Thon.
The Cut-A-Thon will be held this Saturday, October 15th, from 10 am to 4pm. Haircuts will cost $10.00 and walk ins are welcome. Many of The Plaza North merchants have donated wonderful raffle prizes to this event and tickets will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to a breast cancer organization.
Come on in, get a fabulous haircut at an unbelievable price, and enter a raffle for some fun prizes while supporting a great cause. It doesn’t get any better than this!
Beauty Worx is located at 287 North McDowell Blvd (near CVS). Phone (707) 766-8094
Dustin, Tyler, Diana, Jamie, Daphne, Amy and Steve of Team Plaza North
Team Plaza North recently participated in Petaluma’s American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. We are proud to be part of the local effort that raised over $195,000 total, money that will go to cancer research and to assistance and programs for cancer patients and their families.
Our nine member team has raised $2700 to date, putting us on the bronze level. Most of it was raised in $50 increments or less, showing the power of a community pulling together. Every little bit helps!
We wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who donated, participated, visited us and encouraged us. We were there for 24 hours, taking turns at our booth and on the track. It was inspirational to see so many cancer survivors and supporters at Relay for Life. It was encouraging to see so many members of the community turn out to support us, also.
And it’s not too late to donate. Our team page is below.
Plaza North Kmart employees Gwen and Patricia joined Team Plaza North. Gwen walked 17 miles and Patricia walked 24 miles
My name is Daphne Shapiro and I have been the marketing director of Petaluma’s Plaza North Shopping Center since 2000. We are very community oriented here at The Plaza and in that spirit, our incredible maintenance team decided to form a Team Plaza North and participate in Petaluma’s Relay for Life last year. Dustin, Diana and Steve not only singlehandedly raised $700 for the American Cancer Society but also walked the track for countless hours during the relay (this is after working on their feet all week). I was incredibly proud of them. I donated money to the team and also walked the track for awhile. I felt really bad for people who had cancer and was happy to do my part to help out.
It’s getting to be that time of year again – the leaves are falling, the nights are longer, there is a crispness in the air and we start wondering – what was that creaking noise we just heard as we lay in our beds? Why it’s our kids crawling around in their closets trying – unsuccessfully – to squeeze into their last year’s Halloween costumes.
Have no fear!
There is a terrific and creative solution for those outgrown costumes right here at The Plaza North.
Donate them.
You can drop off costumes, wigs and props at The Plaza North Massage Envy. Owner Gina Drohan and her fabulous Ladybug Connections organization are currently collecting costumes to pass on to local children who otherwise could not afford Halloween gear.
Massage Envy is located at 247 N. McDowell (between Hobbytown and Kmart) Phone: (707) 763-6274.
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is coming to Petaluma this weekend and we are stoked! Team Plaza North has nine members and thanks to the generosity of this community we have exceeded our stated goal. That doesn’t mean we’re finished. You can still donate – all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society for their programs in research and assistance to cancer patients.
Relay for Life is taking place at Casa Grande High School. Opening ceremonies and the survivor’s lap begin at 10 am Saturday morning. The Luminaria Ceremony takes place at 9:00 pm and the closing ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday morning at 9:30 am. We invite you to visit Team Plaza North. You will find us on the track or at our campsite. Walk with us, visit the booths and vendors at the event, enjoy the great music, the upbeat atmosphere and most of all, join us in celebrating life.
Here is our Team Page:
My name is Daphne Shapiro and I have been the marketing director of Petaluma’s Plaza North Shopping Center since 2000. We are very community oriented here at The Plaza and in that spirit, our incredible maintenance team decided to form a Team Plaza North and participate in Petaluma’s Relay for Life last year. Dustin, Diana and Steve not only singlehandedly raised $700 for the American Cancer Society but also walked the track for countless hours during the relay (this is after working on their feet all week). I was incredibly proud of them. I donated money to the team and also walked the track for awhile. I felt really bad for people who had cancer and was happy to do my part to help out.
It’s back to school time and who doesn’t need a little boost? Especially teenagers! In wandering the aisles of GNC we found some products for your high school student.
Omega 3 soft chews will provide all the benefits of fish oil in a great tasting chew (we’ve tried them and they really are very tasty!)
For the younger teenager, MultiBite chewable multivitamins include minerals and calcium in a natural tutti-frutti flavor. Chewable Mega Teen includes 27 essential vitamins and minerals to help safeguard the nutritional needs of your active teenager who has outgrown children’s vitamins.
GNC is located at 277 N.McDowell Blvd., between CVS and Kmart
Superfoods Supreme is the one a day solution to getting more antioxidant capacity than 13 standard servings of fruits and vegetables — mix one scoop with water or your favorite beverage (we like it blended into our morning smoothie)!
GNC Vitamin C 1000 mg plus Probiotics features 2 billion CFU of probiotics and is packed with nutrients including B-vitamins for energy production support. Plus it tastes good! Stat – Boost Immunity supports natural resistance and provides clinically tested immune defense in a fast-acting soothing lozenges for the kid on-the-go.
Drop by and see for yourself how GNC can help see your student (and you, too!) through the ups and downs of the school year. Even better, with the purchase of a GNC Gold Card you can save big all year.
The great staff at GNC can answer any and all of your questions about their products. GNC is located at 277 North McDowell (between Kmart and CVS). Phone: (707) 763-4772
Marcia, Andrea, Sarah, Laurie, Gloria and Ruth are here to help you get your hair into tip top shape!
It’s the season for sunny days, warm nights and lots of outdoor fun. The question is, how is your hair holding up?
Hmmm.
That’s what we thought, too!
Don’t worry – the fantastic stylists at Beauty Worx have come up with a smoking hot deal to help whip your summer hair into shape for fall.
Check this out: buy any shampoo at Beauty Worx and your haircut will cost only $13. You can have your haircut done on the spot or schedule for a later time.
You have plenty of products to choose from at Beauty Worx and if you are not sure what to purchase, the friendly staff at Beauty Worx will be happy to help you choose the best product to help heal your hair. Then get your $13 haircut and leave looking fabulous!
Beauty Worx is located at 287 N. McDowell (between Kmart and CVS) Phone: (707) 766-8094.
Haircuts (either walk in or by appointment) are available Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, Sundays by appointment only. Offer expires September 30th.
We are delighted to announce that Subway – home of the $5 footlongs – is coming soon to The Plaza North. Currently under construction, Subway will be located at 221 North McDowell (around the corner from Starbucks). We will keep you posted as to their opening date. See you there!
Fajitas come to the table sizzling!
Don Pancho’s has been a Plaza North and Petaluma fixture for the last ten years. This family owned and operated restaurant offers the best of Mexican food with pricing that’s affordable for every budget.
At The Plaza North, we have had many staff lunches at Don Pancho’s. We can get six or seven of us in one of the deep booths and for bigger events, we have shoved several tables together. There are also smaller, more intimate booths alongside the wall facing the open kitchen.
Meals at Don Pancho’s start with their signature chips and green and red salsas. Drinks come in tall glasses and are the perfect compliment to the irresistible tortilla chips. The trick is to stop eating the chips and salsa long enough to order food! For a preview of the great dishes available, here is the Don Pancho Menu. There is truly something for everyone – Don Pancho’s even has a children’s menu, so the whole family can enjoy a meal out together.
Don Pancho's piles the plates high!
This last time, Daphne ordered her favorite dish of the moment, the tostada de mariscos. A crisp tostada is piled high with seafood and avocado slices and at under $5, it’s a delicious bargain and good for a smallish appetite. Amy ordered the beef fajita – which arrives sizzling hot on its own platter, along with flour tortillas and a separate plate piled high with beans, rice, green salad, sour cream, and guacamole. There was enough for her lunch and she shared the rest for dinner with her grown son. A Don Pancho’s regular burrito is big enough for two and their largest burrito – the muy macho burrito – could possibly feed a small army! Other staff favorites include the steak tacos, hamburgers from the Don Pancho’s Specialty Burger Menu, quesadillas with shrimp, and huevas rancheros. I tend to drift seasonally, ordering the taco salad or the seafood tostada in warmer weather and the beef soup in the winter.
It doesn't get any fresher than this!
When Amy and Daphne were at Don Pancho’s last week, we were treated to the world premier of Don Pancho’s new dessert, the Capalina Sundae. A scoop of vanilla ice cream in a deep fried flour tortilla, with your choice of fudge, strawberry or caramel syrup. If that wasn’t enough, two dollops of cinnamon dusted whipped cream surround the ice cream and tortilla. Delicious! Don Pancho’s is putting together a new menu, and the Capalina Sundae will be making its official appearance in September.
Don Pancho’s also has a full bar.
Don Pancho’s is located at 285 North McDowell Boulevard (between CVS and Kmart) Phone: (707) 775-2474.
Elegant Alterations owner Parvin prepares my pants for hemming. Thank goodness I don't have to do it myself anymore!
Comfortably settled in her neat, well equipped shop here at The Plaza North, Parvin, the owner of Elegant Alterations & Tailoring, is a local treasure. Since learning to make her first buttonhole at age 12.she has spent her life perfecting her craft. That includes not only the skills to create, repair and tailor, but the know-how in assuring that her clients leave with the comfort, fit and look they want from their clothes so they always look and feel their very best. In addition to the sewing room, there are dressing rooms and a spacious fitting area with mirrors.
When Daphne went in there recently to get her pants hemmed, there was a young bride in her wedding dress for a final fitting and another customer having her jacket altered. Parvin definitely does it all!
Elegant Alterations’ Yelp reviews tell the whole story – five stars all the way!
Here is a list of some of the services you can expect at Elegant Alterations and Tailoring:
• Expert alterations on all fabrics
• Alterations on wedding and prom dresses
• Tuxedo rentals
• Leather repair
• Custom-made suits
• Custom-made shirts
• Custom made ladies fashions
• Reweaving and repair
• Wedding dresses, Bridesmaid dresses
• Mother of Bride or Groom dresses
• Prom dresses, First Communion dresses
• Suit and dress repair
• Dresses and skirts
• Slacks, pants, trousers and shorts
• Suits, jackets, shirts and blouses
• Uniforms and Uniform patches
• Jeans and Bathing Suits
Elegant Alterations & Tailoring is located at 231-C N. McDowell, around the corner from Starbucks, on The Plaza North’s south driveway. Phone: (707) 766-6321.
Each donor will receive a custom "Fear the Beard" BCP Giants T-Shirt
The Plaza North and Blood Centers of the Pacific are hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, August 23rd from 1pm – 6 pm, in the parking lot by Burger King.
To schedule an appointment, go to www.bloodheroes.com. Click on “donate blood” and enter sponsor code x849. For more information, contact Andrea Casson at (707) 280-6618 or email acasson@bloodcenters.org.
In addition to the good feeling that you will have from donating blood and helping to save lives – each donor will receive a custom “Fear the Beard” BCP Giants T-Shirt plus a Plaza North goodie bag!
Hey – not bad, not bad at all! See you there.
Would you trust these people to wash your car? Of course you would! See you this weekend.
Team Plaza North is gonna help you come clean this weekend! Bring your car to The Plaza North parking lot on either Saturday or Sunday between 10 am – 2 pm for a fundraising car wash. All proceeds go to The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life – Team Plaza North. Cost? Only $5 per car. If you want to give more, don’t let me stop you! See you there.
Although National Pampering Day was August 4th, Royal Tan and Spa rightfully decided that one day just wasn’t enough for a Royal Pampering! Check out their deals for August and you’ll agree. Royal Tan and Spa is located at 281 N McDowell Blvd, (Between CVS and K-Mart) Phone: (707)778-0288
“Lumiere Maintenance Package”:
Enjoy two relaxing 20 minute Lumiere LED Light Facial Treatments as part of your monthly maintenance regime (your face will thank you)! Only $65.00 (Includes Tripak)!!
“Beauty Queen Facial + Wax”:
A one hour detoxifying & moisturizing facial treatment, including extractions and mask, with your choice of a Brow wax, or Brow or Lash Tint! An $86.00 Value, you pay only $69!!
“Stress Reliever Tan + Massage”:
Come in first to warm up with one of our relaxing and rejuvenating Gold UV Therapy sessions, and then de-stress with a one hour Swedish massage! An $84.00 Value for only $69!!
*Offer valid for August purchases only; cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions;
all sales are final– no refunds or exchanges. Must complete your tans/treatments in 90 days!
Dustin, Diana, Steve: Team Plaza North!
We are off and running! Team Plaza North is gearing up for Petaluma’s 2011 American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. This is our second year of participation in Petaluma’s biggest party – the party that celebrates life!
This year, we are relaying in honor of long time marketing director Daphne Shapiro. She has spent most of this year in chemotherapy and recently got the got the good news that she is in remission!
Relay for Life takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18th from 10 am to 10 am at Casa Grande High School, Petaluma. Google Map Link
We are looking for donors and for team members. Below is our team page with Daphne’s story and how you can participate.
Daphne Shapiro
My name is Daphne Shapiro and I have been the marketing director of Petaluma’s Plaza North Shopping Center since 2000. We are very community oriented here at The Plaza and in that spirit, our incredible maintenance team decided to form a Team Plaza North and participate in Petaluma’s Relay for Life last year. Dustin, Diana and Steve not only singlehandedly raised $700 for the American Cancer Society but also walked the track for countless hours during the relay (this is after working on their feet all week). I was incredibly proud of them. I donated money to the team and also walked the track for awhile. I felt really bad for people who had cancer and was happy to do my part to help out.
