Redwood Chiropractic is located at 225 N. McDowell, Petaluma
But don’t fret, we have you covered.
Dr Dao Truong of Redwood Chiropractic is having a FREE patient appreciation day this upcoming Saturday, January 28, to help figure out all those aches and pains and start the process of making it all better. New patients receive a complete consultation, examination and all x-rays free, plus a report of findings (a $450 value). Appointments are suggested and begin at 8 am. Call 707 775-2545 for more information.
Redwood Chiropractic is located at 225 N. McDowell (right around the corner from Starbucks)
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Here are some highlights from the last few weeks on The Plaza North’s Facebook page.
From Weight Watchers - The Ten Foods to Always Have on Hand and an opportunity to sign up for the Free Weekly Email Newsletter. The Plaza North Weight Watchers is located at 279 N. McDowell (between CVS and Kmart).
From T-Mobile – the Zinio App for on the go newsstand reading. The Plaza North T-Mobile is located at 201 N. McDowell (by Starbucks).
From Massage Envy – Deep Muscle Therapy. The Plaza North Massage Envy is located at 247 N. McDowell (between Kmart and Hobbytown).
From Subway – Three fresh fit morning melt sandwiches are each under 200 calories each! The Plaza North Subway is located at 221 N. McDowell.
From CVS – healthy recipes online and this week’s ad. The Plaza North CVS is located at 291 N. McDowell.
In a Dragon year, everything is magnified tenfold. And after the rather meat-and-potatoes Metal Rabbit year we just lived through in 2011, we are in for the ride of our lives. Commotion, turmoil and general hullabaloo will characterize the Dragon year ahead. As of January 23, 2012, better get ready to rock and roll — or else crawl under a rock until it’s over. Chinese New Year Astrology
Are you ready for some “general hullabaloo”? We are! The Year of the Dragon is kicking off in the next few days – hold onto your seats!
Why not start celebrating with some truly outstanding Chinese food? And where better than at Hunan Village, right here in The Plaza North.
Savvy diners have already discovered Hunan Village – delicious, well prepared food, great staff, and a beautiful, calm setting .
Here’s what they’re saying:
Best tasting chow mein in Petaluma- just like my childhood days in San Francisco Chinatown. Friendly staff too. G. “Gilligan” W.
Second time return for togo. Love the food I ordered. I love spicy food and they made it spicy the way I like. Soup still hot when I got home. Price is decent and very generous portion. Will definitely return again or order for delivery. Strongly recommend this place for anyone who likes Chinese food. MK B.
love it, love it….no need to say more when you got the right food you ordered everytime. Will put this place on one of my favorite place for togo or dine in. Strongly recommended this place for Chinese food lover. Price is right, too. Miranda W.
Celebrating the New Year at home? No problem! Hunan Village does takeout.
Here’s the Hunan Village Menu.
Hunan Village is located at 295 North McDowell Boulevard (next door to CVS). Phone: (707) 763-7156
GNC's on the go blender deluxe makes smoothies and juices. Available on sale for only $29.99
Are you looking for the one appliance that does it all? The one appliance that is going to help you get a healthy start to the new year? Then look no further than the GNC On-The-Go Blender Deluxe. It works as a blender and as a juicer and can even mince nuts and granola.
Introducing the GNC On-The-Go Blender Deluxe
In just seconds, make smoothies, shakes and more! The stylish and compact On-The-Go Blender Deluxe is designed to look great in any kitchen. The powerful 300 watt motor, dual speed option and pulse control delivers premium performance. Choose from a 20oz or 28oz cup to make and take your morning smoothie with you, just don’t forget the leak proof to-go lid, pick the flat lid with a straw or the no spill lid with spout.
Feel like juice instead? Simply add the 28oz attachment to the blender and to watch it work like a full-size expensive juicer! Mince nuts or granola in the 10oz chopping cup with ease! Made of food-grade stainless steel and shatter resistant BPA free plastic, you can be sure you are getting a quality appliance. All cups and lids are dishwasher safe – making cleanup a breeze!
15 Piece Deluxe Set Includes:
- 2 –BPA Free 28oz Cups
- 2- Leak Proof To-Go Lids
- 1- Powerful Stainless Steel Base with 300 Watt Motor
- 1- Ultra Sharp Stainless Steel Mixing Blade
- Includes GNC’s Custom Recipe Book with Healthy Delicious Smoothies
Plus These Exclusive Additions
- 2- BPA Free 20oz Cups
- 2- Flat Lids with Straws
- 2- Stay-Fresh Lids
- 1 – 10oz Cup
- 1 – 28oz Juicer Attachment
- 1- Ultra Sharp Stainless Steel Chopping Blade
The On-The-Go Blender Deluxe is only $29.99 through February 23rd and includes all the accessories you need for quick, healthy blending, mixing and juicing. It’s an all-in-one appliance at an unbelievable price.
GNC is located at 277 North McDowell (between Kmart and CVS). Phone: (707) 763-4772
Here’s the how-to video:
We’ve got you covered here at The Plaza North!
Let’s start at Afendi’s Turkish Grill, where you can find the Wedding Dress Soup – a hearty red lentil soup perfect for these winter days. Ask for some of Afendi’s signature home baked bread to make your meal complete. Afendi’s is located at 299 N. McDowell Boulevard (between Bank of the West and CVS). Phone: (707) 763-1998
At Hunan Village, soup is on the menu year round. At last count, Hunan’s menu included 14 different soups. Ranging from familiar favorites such as Won Ton Soup and Hot and Sour soup, Hunan also features noodle soups, beef soups and seafood and chicken soups. Hunan Village is located at 295 N. McDowell Boulevard. Phone (707) 763-7156
Don Pancho’s has a hearty soup menu of its own. Served in deep bowls filled with meat, fish or chicken, these flavorful Mexican soups warm the stomach and the soul. Don Pancho’s is located at 285 North McDowell Boulevard (between CVS and Kmart) Phone: (707) 775-2474.
At Fuji, the Japanese Miso soup is delicately flavored and delicious. Eat in or take some home for a fragrant meal. Fuji is located at 255 N McDowell Blvd (between Kmart and Hobbytown). Phone: (707) 778-8600.
For quick soup on the go, try Subway. Every day the soup menu changes for a fresh and interesting variety. Subway is located at 221 N. McDowell, near Starbucks. Phone: (707) 765-0240.
Every meal at Afendi's starts with a complimentary glass of Turkish tea
Every meal at Afendi’s Turkish Grill starts with a glass of hot tea.
But this is not your ordinary cup of tea. Imported from Turkey and fresh brewed at the restaurant, tea at Afendi’s signals the beginning of a magical and delicious escape from the world outside.
Here’s what happens: You enter the restaurant and remove your coat. You sit down and get yourself comfortable. Soon after, the tea arrives in delicate gold rimmed glasses with matching saucers. After adjusting the cup you carefully drop the sugar cube into the hot liquid. Then stir gently with the small Turkish teaspoon until the sugar melts.
The first sip. Then a sigh of relief. Real sugar, real tea, real dishes. Amazing what this small ritual can do. It immediately removes the diner from everything that has happened up to that moment. All cares are left at the front door, all worries are calmed. Nothing exists except the hot sweet tea and beautiful relaxing world you have just entered.
Chef and Owner Serdar “Joe” Besir pulling some freshly baked bread out of the oven
Afendi’s Turkish Grill is the creation of Serdar “Joe” Besir, a master chef who has 30 plus years of experience cooking in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Germany, New York, and now – Petaluma. Afendi’s is not just a labor of love for Joe in the kitchen, but also an opportunity for Joe and his staff to showcase their legendary hospitality. Guests are treated well and attentively, and often Joe will come directly out of the kitchen to visit diners and to see how the meal is going.
Both elegant and comfortable, diners can choose from tables and chairs or banquette seating. There is a sense of privacy for the diners and we have found that Afendi’s is a good place for quiet relaxed conversation. Middle Eastern music plays in the background and adds to the pleasant, relaxed atmosphere
It's hard to go wrong with Afendi's Chicken and Rice
The two biggest roadblocks to trying a new restaurant – especially one that has an unfamiliar cuisine are usually:
1) “what am I going to order?”
2) “what if I don’t like it?”
These are valid concerns. At Afendi’s, the descriptive menu and helpful staff makes it easy to put together a pleasing meal, even for a first timer. Are you a chicken lover? There are at least five different chicken dishes, including a chicken pot pie and chicken kabobs with rice.
Meat lovers will find plenty to enjoy at Afendi’s. In addition to chicken, diners can also try the lamb and beef or go for all three at once and order the mixed grill. Additionally, the Turkish food at Afendi’s is not particularly spicy unless clearly indicated.
The Kanafe comes to the table warm in its own pan
Afendi’s also has plenty of choices for non-meat eaters, including the salads, vegetable pies and our personal favorite, the Special Combination Appetizer Plate, which features an assortment of Middle Eastern favorites, including homemade hummus and dolmas. Served with Joe’s signature homemade bread, it is a complete meal in itself, usually with leftovers to take home.
On our latest visit to Afendi’s, we tried the Kanafe. This melted cheese dessert arrives warm from the kitchen in its own pan. Sweet, thick, and slightly chewy, we couldn’t stop eating it, even while protesting that we were already too full for one more bite!
Afendi’s is located at 299 N. McDowell Boulevard (between Bank of the West and CVS). Phone: (707) 763-1998
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Do you want to save some money? Of course you do! Here’s how. We have stacks of Best Values coupon magazines at The Plaza North management office just waiting for you. Six pages of great values and discounts from our Plaza North merchants, including meals, dental and medical visits, jewelry, insurance, alterations, beauty supplies, haircuts….we’re breathless already and we’re not even done yet! The Management office is located at 259B N. McDowell (on the Kmart driveway) and is generally open from 10 am to 2 p m, M-F. Can’t get there? Not to worry – give us a call at 762-2234 and we’ll get some coupon magazines to you.
If you like to get your coupons online – Valpak, Coupon Spree and Money Mailer all have websites. The same coupons that you receive in the mail are now available on your computer. Log on, find your city, choose your coupons, print them up and you are good to go!
Gold N Time Jewelers Owner Rob Chase and Carl and Chester from OADS admire the newly painted Sale sign in front of the store.
A few days before Christmas, we were strolling around The Plaza North with the camera, enjoying the hustle and bustle of the pre-holiday excitement.
We were walking between Kmart and CVS and came upon two artists finishing up the “Sale” sign in front of Gold N Time Jewelers. As it turns out, Gold N Time Jeweler owner Rob Chase had commissioned Carl and Chester to come up with a window painting design to advertise his pre-Christmas sale. Carl and Chester are clients of OADS, Old Adobe Developmental Services, and I think we can agree that they did a fantastic job, plus earning some money for OADS through Rob’s donation.
Rob and Captain Scott from the Salvation Army, Petaluma Corps
While we were standing there chatting, Captain Scott Schneider of the Salvation Army Petaluma Corps stopped by to pick up a donation from Rob for the Christmas meal program that the Salvation Army runs. Rob mentioned that just the day before, he and his wife had purchased and delivered Christmas presents for the women and children in the local battered women’s shelter.
We talk a lot about why people should shop Petaluma. There is talk about supporting local sales taxes, about creating local employment and even about our carbon footprint and the effect on the environment when we drive our cars.
Here is another reason, amply illustrated by Gold N Time Jewelers. Local store owners, employees and shoppers are very generous in this town to those in need.
During this Christmas season, The Plaza North hosted the Salvation Army Bell Ringers, the Boy Scout Christmas Tree Lot and the Highway Patrol Toy Drive and Car Seat Event. Our merchants and their employees have hosted food drives, clothing and housewares drives, cancer prevention cut-a-thons and walk-a-thons, and many, many more amazing and wonderful events that support those in need. And our merchants and employees do this year-round.
A lot of great things can happen when you shop Petaluma!
Layaway Angels have been steadily arriving at The Plaza North Kmart and paying off the bills of Christmas layaway customers.
Perhaps you have been reading lately about “Layaway Angels”. They are the anonymous donors who come out of nowhere, step into a Kmart store and pay off a Kmart customer’s layaway Christmas gifts. This grassroots phenomenon evidently began on December 6 at a Grand Rapids Michigan Kmart when one woman paid off layaway charges for three strangers.
This one act of kindness has taken the country by a storm as Kmarts across the US have seen Layaway Angels walk in the door and pay off the layaway bills of total strangers. And now, as it turns out, the Layaway Angels have landed in Petaluma.
Steve Mills, manager of The Plaza North Kmart, said that as of this morning over a dozen angels have appeared in the store in the last few days and paid off Kmart layaways. Steve said that the Angels want to remain anonymous, and generally pay off the bills of Kmart customers who have laid away children’s clothes and toys.
The reaction of the customers who have had their merchandise paid off is very emotional. Steve says that Kmart calls the customers immediately to tell them that their bills have been paid. One mother came into the store weeping when she found out that a layaway angel had paid off her children’s Christmas presents.
All we want to say here is “Whoever you are – thank you.”
Here is some more information about the Layaway Angel phenomenon here in Petaluma:
A group of Secret Santas has been hitting Kmart stores around the Bay Area, including Petaluma, to pay off customers’ layaway Christmas gifts.
The phenomenon began on December 6 at a Grand Rapids, Mich. Kmart when one woman paid off layaway charges for three strangers.
Steve Mills, manager of The Plaza North Kmart on Petaluma’s Eastside, told Petaluma Patch that more than 20 people have come into the store over the last week to pay off Kmart layaways, prompting the store to call them “Layaway
via Layaway Angels Descend on Petaluma – Petaluma, CA Patch.
Gina at Ladybug Connections in The Plaza North
When Gina Drohan-Wilson had the grand opening party for her business, The Plaza North Massage Envy, one of the guests of honor was her grandmother, Lucretia Carlomagno. Those of us who were at the opening were honored and delighted to meet this delightful, lovely and gracious woman.
After Mrs. Carlomagno passed away, Gina wanted to honor her grandmother’s lifetime legacy of good works. About six months ago, Gina established Ladybug Connections, an organization that matches donations with people in need. Ladybug Connections soon outgrew Gina’s garage and she approached The Plaza North management office for use of a empty storefront. Of course we were delighted to oblige. Read more about Gina and Ladybug Connections in the recent article from The Press Democrat. If you would like to keep up with Ladybug Connections, join them on Facebook.
When Gina Drohan-Wilson was a little girl, her Romanian-born grandmother, Lucretia Carlomagno, told her a story about the giving nature of her family.
My favorite story (that she told me) is of her mom giving the gypsy kids who came through one of her two dresses when she was a little girl,” said Drohan-Wilson. “When she told the story, she pretended to be mad, but I knew she would do just the same.”
When Carlomagno passed away last year at the age of 92, Drohan-Wilson knew she couldn’t let her grandmother’s love and genuine care for others die with her.
“I was so crushed upon her death and wanted her loving, compassionate memory to live on,” she said.
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Hurry! The trees are going fast!
It’s not too late to get a Christmas Tree and support a good cause.
Boy Scout Troop 2 is again selling trees in the parking lot by Redwood Credit Union, along N. McDowell. Saturday the lot is open between 9 am and 8 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm and if supplies last, Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 8 pm.
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Santa stands guard at Afendi's Turkish Restaurant
It’s that time of year again! The Petaluma City of Lights Driving Tour and Decorating Contest is in full swing and The Plaza North and South have seventeen entries.
Here are the participating merchants:
- Afendi’s Turkish Restaurant at 299 N. McDowell
- Beauty Worx Salon and Supply at 287 N. McDowell
- Don Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant at 285 N, McDowell
- Gold N Time Jewelers at 283-A N. McDowell
- Royal Tan and Spa at 281 N. McDowell
- GNC at 277 N. McDowell
- Video Tepa Musica at 275 N. McDowell
- US Army Recruiting at 223 N. McDowell
- Redwood Chiropractic at 225 N. McDowell
- Brain Freeze Frozen Yogurt at 231-B N. McDowell
- Elegant Alterations at 231-C N. McDowell
- Massage Envy Spa at 247 N. McDowell
- Hobbytown USA at 171 N. McDowell
- Sleep Train at 105A N. McDowell
Canadian Geese fly home for the holidays at Massage Envy
We are also proud to host three windows decorated by local non profits:
- Ladybug Connections at 289 N. McDowell
- COTS / The Plaza North Shopping Center at 279A N. McDowell
- OADS / The Plaza North Shopping Center at 229 N. McDowell
Decorations range from lights to window painting to fun lobby transformations – there are treats to see both in the daytime and at night.
You can pick up a free map and list of addresses at the Visitors Center at 210 Lakeville St. Open from 10am – 4pm every day.
Or check out the links to the City of Lights map, the home decorating entrants, and the business decorating participants.
The Holiday Decorating contest is from now through December 27th.
Santa and Frosty the Snowman wish you a Merry Christmas from Don Pancho's Mexican Restaurant
The Plaza North is a proud sponsor of the City of Lights Holiday Decorating Contest and has donated the prizes for the residential decorating contest. We would like to thank the following Plaza North Merchants for their contributions:
Goldntime Jewelers
Kmart
CVS
Beauty Worx Salon and Supply
US Army Recruiting
GNC
T-Mobile
Metro PCS
Cigarettes Cheaper
Cost-u-Less Insurance
Royal Tan and Spa
Don Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant
Brain Freeze Frozen Yogurt
Afendi’s Turkish Grill
Inksale
Sgt James and Sgt Folmer from The Plaza North Army Recruiting Office ringing the bell in front of Kmart for the Salvation Army in 2010
We are delighted to be hosting the Petaluma Salvation Army bell ringers at The Plaza North again this year. We hope that you can tuck some change into a kettle during this season.
Here are some of the things the local corps does in this community.
- Volunteers have sorted and distributed more than 70 tons of grocery items to Petaluma residents
- They have distributed 2,004 food boxes in the last year
- At Thanksgiving, the corps provides food boxes for 125 families
- At Christmas the corps distributes gifts for 562 children and food boxes for 158 families.
- In the last year, the corps has provided $20,000 for utility assistance for low income, disabled and elderly Petalumans.
- Locally, the Petaluma Corps has three trained and prepared Disaster Crews ready to respond to emergencies and disasters.
- The visitation volunteers visit Petaluma nursing homes. visiting 750 citizens in nursing homes and distributing 360 gifts.
- The local Petaluma corps operates a four unit family transitional housing program.
The Salvation Army will be stationed at either or both Kmart and CVS on Tuesdays through Saturdays, throughout the holiday season.
If you are interested in being part of the Petaluma Salvation Army volunteer bellringing force, check out their online kettle calendar and then call the corps at (707)769-0716 to schedule a day.
In the meanwhile, we thought you’d get a kick out of Mr. Bean doing his civic duty as a Salvation Army volunteer.
Start your day right with a smoothie. Available at GNC for only $19.99
GNC has some pretty cool gift ideas available at the store.
The on-the-go blender is only $19.99 and includes all the accessories you need for quick, healthy blending and mixing. Plus the blending unit turns into a cup with its own lid for on-the-go convenience. What a great well-priced gift for a student or a busy parent.
Introducing the GNC On-The-Go Blender
In just seconds, make your smoothies or shakes and take them with you! Stylish and compact, the On-The-Go Blender is designed to look great in any kitchen. The powerful 300 watt motor, dual speed option, plus pulse control deliver premium performance. Use the extra large 28oz cup to make and take your morning smoothie with you – just don’t forget the leak proof to-go lid. Make of premium stainless steel and shatter resistant BPA free plastic, you will get a quality blending system. All cups and lids are dishwasher safe – making cleanup a breeze!
The 6 Piece Set Includes:
- 2 – BPA Free 28oz Cups
- 2 – Leak Proof To-Go Lids
- 1 – Ultra Sharp Stainless Steel Mixing Blade
- 1 – Powerful Stainless Steel Base with 300 Watt Motor
- Includes GNC’s Custom Recipe Book with Healthy, Delicious Smoothies
Another great GNC appliance is the the Deluxe Juicer, available for the holiday price of only $39.99. Such a terrific, useful and economical gift for a healthy start in 2012.
Start your year off right with a juicer for healthy living every day.
Introducing the GNC Deluxe Juicer
Maximize health nutrition with the GNC Deluxe Juicer! This sleek, stainless steel Deluxe Juicer creates delicious and nutritious fruit and vegetable juice in seconds. The powerful 700 watt motor handles whole fruits and vegetables with ease and pulverizes while retaining the beneficial vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from fruits and vegetables. Use the convenient juice pitcher to store for later or for multiple cups of juice. The dual speed control is simple to use and makes juicing easy. The micromesh filter reduces excess foam leaving you with great tasting foam-free juice. Dishwasher safe parts make cleanup a breeze.
- Features Two Speed Controls
- Powerful 700 Watt Motor
- Convenient Juice Pitcher and Pulp Container
- Large Feed Tube
- Dishwasher Safe
Both items are available at The Plaza North GNC.
Call for availability, supplies are limited.
GNC is located at 277 North McDowell (between Kmart and CVS). Phone: (707) 763-4772
