Tattoo for Buckelew

Benefit for Buckelew Programs

WHAT’S HAPPENING? This annual fundraiser brings together a trio of Sonoma County tattoo studios, whose artists donate their time and tattooistry skills (wait, is “tattooistry” a word?), all to raise money for the suicide prevention programs at the nonprofit Buckelew. Described as a day of “tattoos, food and community,” the benefit offers ink-loving participants the opportunity to choose from one of several special flash tattoos, with designs posted the night before the event.

The artists of Petaluma Tattoo will be joined by guest tattooists from San Francisco, Los Angeles and Hawaii.

In addition to Petaluma Tattoo, participating Sonoma County tattoo studios are Santa Rosa’s Faith Tattoo and Sebastopol’s Hidden Coast Tattoo. All money raised (cash or Venmo only) will go to Buckelew. There will be food vendors, Hog Island oysters, raffles, temporary tattoos for kids, and lots of high energy fun.

WHO DOES IT HELP? Buckelew Programs has been providing compassionate mental health and substance use treatment services to the North Bay since 1970.offering accessible care for all.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD WE KNOW? This year’s local Tattoo for Buckelew event takes place at Petaluma Tattoo, 406 Petaluma Blvd. This is a first come, first served event. You must be present to put your name on the list. Visit PetalumaTatoo.com/community for more information.

Fall Petaluma River Cleanup

Sponsored by Friends of the Petaluma River

WHO DOES IT HELP? The Petaluma River is a significant natural habit for many species of birds, animals and plants. Keeping it clean benefits all of us who depend on the river for recreation, commerce and inspiration.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD WE KNOW? At 1 p.m., after the teams have returned to Steamer Landing, there will be a barbecue lunch complete with raffle prizes and activities for the whole family.

Petaluma River Craft Beer Fest

Benefit for Petaluma Valley Rotary Club

WHO DOES IT HELP? Proceeds from this event go toward the humanitarian efforts of Petaluma Valley Rotary Club.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD WE KNOW? The festival takes place along Water Street, and each ticket comes with a refillable tasting glass. Purchase tickets at Petalumarivercraftbeerfest.org.

Burning Ham BBQ Cookoff

Benefit for Petaluma Active 2-30 Club programs

WHO DOES IT HELP? Every dollar raised going to serve under-resourced children in Sonoma County.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD WE KNOW? General Admission is $55.

To grab your advance tickets, visit EventBrite.com.