Petaluma, CA – October 15, 2025— The Polly Klaas Community Theater (PKCT) and the Polly Klaas Foundation (PKF) are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance (PGWA). This collaboration unites two treasured local organizations in a shared mission to celebrate creativity, community engagement and education, and Petaluma’s rich agricultural heritage.
Under the terms of the partnership, winery members of the PGWA will serve as the preferred wine partners for all PKCT and PKF events. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy outstanding wines from the Petaluma Gap American Viticultural Area (AVA) while supporting local arts and youth programs. Proceeds from serving these wines will directly benefit the Polly Klaas Foundation’s ongoing initiatives, ensuring that each event not only entertains and delights the senses, but also contributes meaningfully to the community.
“This partnership represents a perfect blend of purpose and passion,” said Ciara Shuttleworth, Executive Director of the Polly Klaas Foundation. “By partnering with local vintners, we are able to highlight the excellence of Petaluma Gap wines while reinforcing our commitment to working with community-based partners and sponsors.” Participating wineries include Adobe Road Winery, Cline Cellars, MacRostie Winery, Sangiacomo Family, Thirty-Seven Wines and 1467 Wines – all making wines from grapes grown in the Petaluma Gap AVA.
Cheryl Quist, Executive Director of the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance, added, “Our members are proud to support the important work of the Polly Klaas Foundation. This collaboration allows us to contribute to a cause that safeguards and uplifts local families while showcasing the quality and character of our region’s wines.”
The partnership will formally launch at the Polly Klaas Foundation Annual Gala on November 7, 2025, at the Polly Klaas Community Theater. Attendees will be invited to enjoy a curated selection of Petaluma Gap wines—a preview of the offerings that will accompany future performances and community gatherings.
About Polly Klaas Foundation
The Polly Klaas Foundation is a Petaluma, CA-based, national nonprofit dedicated to the safety of all children, the recovery of missing children, and public policies that keep children safe in their communities. Since our founding in 1993, the Foundation has used our compassion, experience, and professionalism to help more than 10,000 families find their missing children. Visit www.pollyklaas.org to learn more.
About the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance
Founded in 2005, the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance’s mission is to educate members of the wine trade and consumers about the Petaluma Gap AVA and to increase awareness of the region’s unique growing conditions and resulting wine quality. PGWA additionally supports member winegrowers and vintners within the region through ongoing programs and communications designed to help them maximize their success within the industry. The group’s membership is made up of grape growers, wineries, associate business members, sponsors and local community members with a passion for the region and its wine. Visit www.petalumagap.com to learn more.
