Schellville for sale: Schellville Grill at 22900 Broadway is for sale for $150,000. Opened by Matthew Nagan in 2002, the restaurant is a cozy 886 square foot inside, according to the listing, but also includes the garden patio with outdoor seating and area for live music. The grill serves Austin-style barbecue and Tuscan-influenced wine country fare. It was featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives in 2010.
Former pizza spot: Approximately 1,500 square feet of retail space located in the shopping center located at 555 Fifth St. W. is up for lease. This is where Garcia's Bakery and New Haven A'Pizza experienced a fire that destroyed the premises. The space is now renovated and ready.
Farmers Market continues: The Sonoma City Council has approved a two-year extension with the Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers Market and market manager Bill Darden for the 2018 and 2019 season.
Store moving: The Culinary Outlet at 20350 Eighth St. E. is moving to a different site within the same complex and downsizing after the first of January. Copper cookware and molds, wine glasses, cookware, cutting boards and lots of kitchen tools all are now 25 percent off. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call 933-0803 for more information.
Former pilates loft for rent: The space formerly occupied by ProWorks Pilates, just two blocks west of the Plaza, at 294 W. Napa St. is for rent. The historic building, which also houses a Verizon storefront, was recently remodeled and has high loft ceilings.
French fun: The new food cart, Frenchie, has launched its website just in time for the holiday season. Owners Sarah Ellison Pinkin and Elizabeth Payne offer catering, pop-ups, box lunches and more. frenchiesonoma.com
Hiring: Sonoma's Valley Vibes youth orchestra is looking to hire an after-school K-2 music teacher. Contact new program director Klara Crean at klaracrean@gmail.com.
Crown Cleaners on Broadway is also looking for part-time help. crownsonoma.com
Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority is recruiting for an apprentice firefighter/paramedic. Candidates should be in paramedic school. The application can be found online at svfra.org/fire-rescue-job-application.html
Sonoma Land Trust is looking to hire a new director of community programs. Apply at sonomalandtrust.org.
FEMA is looking to hire locally across a wide range of specialties to continue the work begun after the October wildfires. Temporary full-time positions include logistics, administrative support, applicant services specialists and voluntary agency liaisons. Apply at Caljobs.ca.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx and search FEMA to see postings and job descriptions, and apply online.
Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa has 200-plus manufacturing job openings. All levels needed and they will provide training. Many types of schedules available, as they run operations 24/7. There is an on-site job fair on Friday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway or visit jobs.keysight.com/
The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation, located on Railroad Avenue, is hiring an administrative assistant for office work, social media, donor and event support. The position is part-time with flexible hours. Email deb@sveducationfoundation.org.
New financial firm: The Delta Group, a financial advisory firm, has opened a Sonoma office at 1051 Broadway, Ste. A. The South Bay firm offers advisory services to individuals, couples and small businesses in Sonoma County. deltaadvisors.com
Start-up party: Jay Rooke's Start-Up Grind is hosting an end-of-the-year gathering for local professionals and entrepreneurs who are interested in networking, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Plaza Bistro. All are welcome.
Expanded tasting room: Kenwood Vineyards will present its plans for a new tasting room to the county's Board of Zoning Adjustments on Dec. 21 at 1:15 p.m. (2550 Ventura Ave., Santa Rosa). The use permit is for a new 4,232-square-foot tasting room and retail sales building to replace the existing 2,100-square-foot tasting room now located at the winery. They seek permission for 33 annual events. Kenwood Vineyards is now owned by Pernod Ricard.
Lights in the Springs: The Visitor's Bureau has partnered with Sonoma County to secure a $25,000 grant from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Through the grant, holiday lights have been strung not only in the Plaza but also in Glen Ellen, Kenwood and the Springs. 'The goal of lighting the surrounding towns is to strengthen the 'Holidays in Sonoma' message, while unifying areas in Sonoma Valley that were impacted by the fires,' said Jonny Westom, executive director of Experience Sonoma Valley. SonomaValley.com.
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