By Petaluma Voice

New subscribers and loyal readers, thank you. And welcome, all, to our second Re-Fresh Friday newsletter. We publish weekly on Wednesdays, but sometimes you'll see us in your inbox on other days with brand-new content and reminders about past stories.

Today we've got three timely news stories that couldn't wait until next week.

First, read our preview of next Monday's jam-packed city council meeting.

Next, we've got a dispatch on a Japanese delegation's recent educational visit to Shollenberger Park and the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility.

Finally, with the 2025-26 school year wrapping up today, we report on the first year of the new Valley Vista Public Waldorf school, formed last year by a merger between Live Oak Charter School and Valley Vista Elementary on North Webster Street.

Oh - and don't forget, today is also National Donut Day.

Have a great weekend. We'll see you on Wednesday.