CLOVERDALE ~ 707-894-9454 ~ cloverdaleartsalliance.orgFridays to Sept 3 LAST of the season! ~ 5:30-9:00 pm, Downtown PlazaTHEN: 17th Annual Street Celebration Car & Motorcycle Show -Sep. 10 - Sep. 11, Downtown Blvd. and Plaza Area with a Sock Hop Friday eveningdowntown Cruise, Sock Hop in Plaza.7 pm to 10:00pm. Car and Motorcycle Showon Saturday 11:00am to 4:00pmCOTATI ~ 707-795-5508 ~ cotati.orgThursdays to Sept 16 ~ 4:30-7:30 pm, La Plaza Park, W Sierra & Old Redwood Hwy.FRENCH GARDEN ~ 707-824-2030 ~ frenchgardenrestaurant.comSundays ~ 10:00-2:00, 8050 Bodega Avenue, SebastopolNATURE: Events OutdoorsAudubon Society Outings ~ 8:00 am.All welcome. ~ 707-546-1812 ~ audubon.sonoma.netSept 4 ~ Ragle RanchSept 9 ~ Shollenberger ParkSept 15 ~ Point ReyesSept 18 ~ Bodega BaySept 29 ~ Spring LakeSept 11 ~ Hike Pepperwood Preserve ~Guided group walk. Families welcome! Free.9:00 am, 3450 Franz Valley Rd, Santa Rosa~ 707-542-2080 ~ pepperwoodpreserve.orgSept 12 ~ Hike Tolay Lake ~ 5-milemoderate. 10:00-2:00, Tolay LakeRegional Park, Lakeville Hwy at CannonLn, Petaluma ~ RSVP: 707-565-2730 ~sonomacountyparks.orgWORK DAYSSept 4, 18 ~ Foss Creek Restoration~ Training, tools, gloves, water &refreshments provided. Heavy raincancels. 8:30-11:30 am along Foss Creekat North St, Healdsburg ~ 707-433-1958 ~russianriverkeeper.orgSept 18 ~ LagunaKeepers Workday ~Snacks are on us; Bring gloves, water, &friends! Heavy rain cancels. 9:00am–Noon,Duer Creek, 5344 Occidental Rd ~ 707-527-9277 ~ lagunafoundation.orgSept 25 ~ Russian River Cleanup ~ Join usfor a fun day of hard work clearing garbagefrom the Russian River ~ 707-887-2303 ~russianrivercleanup.orgGEYSERVILLE ~ 707-812-4947 ~ geyservillecc.com3rd Thursdays to Oct 21 ~ 5:00-Sundown, Geyserville Inn, 21714 Geyserville AveGUALALA ~ 707-884-3726 ~ mcfarm.org/gualala.htmlSaturdays to Nov 6 ~ 10:00-12:30, Community Ctr, 47950 Center St.HEALDSBURG ~ 707-431-1956 ~ healdsburgfarmersmarket.orgTuesdays to Oct 26 ~ 4:00-6:30 pm, Plaza & Center StreetsSaturdays to Nov 27 ~ 9:00-Noon, North & Vine Streets (one block west of thePlaza)OCCIDENTAL ~ 707-793-2159 ~ occidentalfarmersmarket.comFridays to Oct 29 ~ 4:00-dusk, Downtown OccidentalPETALUMA ~ 707-762-0344 ~ petalumafarmersmarket.comSaturdays to Oct 30 ~ 2:00-5:00 pm, Walnut Park, corner of Petaluma Blvd S/ D St.ROHNERT PARK ~ 707-588-3496 ~ rpcity.org/index.aspx?page=630Fridays to Sept 24 ~ 5:00-8:00 pm, 500 City Center DrSANTA ROSA ~ santarosafarmersmarket.blogspot.comWednesdays & Saturdays year-round ~ 8:30-Noon, Veterans Bldg, 1351 Maple AveSEBASTOPOL ~ 707-522-9305Sundays to Nov ~ 10:00-1:30, Downtown Plaza, corner Petaluma & McKinley Aves.WINDSOR ~ 707-838-1320 ~ windsorfarmersmarket.comThursdays to Aug ~ 5:00-8:00 pm, Windsor Town GreenSundays to Dec 19 ~ 10:00-1:00, Windsor Town Green42 - www.sonomacountycalendar.com - 9/2/10Tolay Day-Use Orientation ~ 707-565-2041~ sonoma-county.org/parks/pk_tolay.htmSept 12 ~ 10:00-11:00 am, PetalumaVeterans Memorial. 1094 Petaluma Blvd SSept 29 ~ 6:00-7:00 pm, Santa Rosa VeteransMemorial, 1351 Maple AveSept 18 ~ Full Moon Hike ~ 4-mile moderateto-strenuous.$5-$15 by donation. Meet7:45 pm, Shell Beach parking lot. ~ Registeronline: stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org/ecoadventures.htmSept 25 ~ Hike Jenner Headlands ~Strenuous 5-mile roundtrip. 10:00-3:00.RSVP: JHHikes@sonomalandtrust.orgOct 3 ~ TASTE ~ Rare varieties of apples,pears, & local cheeses. $5-$20. 1:00-4:00pm, The Bishop’s Ranch, 5297 WestsideRd, Healdsburg ~ 707-544-4582 ~ caff.org/northcoast.shtml3rd Mon ~ Audubon Society GeneralMeeting ~ The public is invited to thesefree programs. (No meeting June, July, Aug,& Dec.) 7:30 pm, First United MethodistChurch, 1551 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa~ 707-546-7492 ~ audubon.sonoma.netFri ~ Tour Bodega Marine Laboratory ~2:00-4:00 pm. 2099 Westside Rd, BodegaBay ~ 707-875-2211 ~ bml.ucdavis.edu2nd & 4th Sun ~ Green Heart ~ DanKerbein leads discussions with guests onsustainability issues. 3:00-5:00 pm, KOWSFM 107.3 Occidental ~ kowsradio.comPepperwood Foundation Classes ~ $5-$25.3450 Franz Valley Road, Santa Rosa ~ RSVP:800-838-3006 ~ pepperwoodpreserve.orgSept 11 ~ Stargazing, 7:30-11:00 pmSept 25 ~ Pomo & Miwok Basketry, 9:00-3:00Oct 2 ~ Spirit Creek Day ~ Handsoneco-centric activities. Free. 1:00-5:00pm, Center for Spiritual Living, 2075Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa ~ 707-544-2673~ spiritcreekstewardship.orgWed ~ Russian Riverkeepers ~ 8:30-11:30am, 16153 Main St, Guerneville (below thepedestrian bridge) ~ Victoria 707-865-2474~ russianriverkeeper.org2nd Wed ~ Armstrong Redwoods TrailCrew ~ Meet 9:00 am, MaintenanceShop, 17000 Armstrong RedwoodsRd, Guerneville ~ 707-869-9177 ~stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org4th Wed ~ Sonoma Coast Trail Crew~ 707-869-9177 or rherrick@mcn.org ~stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org1st Sat ~ Santa Rosa Creek Cleanup ~10:00-Noon, Pierson St Bridge at W 6th St.~ firstsaturdaycleanup.org2nd & Last Sun ~ Point Reyes WorkParties ~ 9:00-1:00. Contact Theo Michaels,415-464-5223 ~ nps.gov/pore/index.htmRESOURCESFairfield Osborn Preserve ~ 6543 LichauRd, Penngrove ~ 707-664-3416 ~ sonoma.edu/org/preserveMendocino Land Trust ~ 330 N FranklinSt, Suite 7, Fort Bragg ~ 707-962-0470 ~mendocinolandtrust.orgSonoma County Regional Parks ~ JohnRyan, 707-565-2041 ~ sonoma-county.org/parks/volunteerSonoma County Trails Council ~sonomatrails.orgSonoma Land Trust ~ 707-544-5614 x2 ~sonomalandtrust.orgState Parks~ calparks.org ~ parks.ca.gov~ stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org
Classes • Workshops • SeminarsSept 8 ~ Canning ~ Sebastopol HardwareCenter, 660 Gravenstein Hwy N ~ 707-823-7688 ~ sebastopolhardware.comSept 10 ~ Gardens in Eden ~ Nurturing theland of the Pomo, Miwok & Wappo. $10.6:00 pm, Dwight Center at PepperwoodPreserve, 3450 Franz Valley Rd, Santa Rosa~ 707-542-2080 ~ pepperwoodpreserve.orgSept 13 ~ Bhutan: Kingdom on the Cusp ofChange ~ with Karma Singye Dorji. $5. 7:00pm, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Rd~ 707-884-1138 ~ gualalaarts.orgSept 14 ~ Evolutionary Leadership forSustainability ~ with Kathia CastroLaszlo, Ph.D. and Alexander Laszlo, Ph.D.$0-$40. 6:00 pm, Institute of Noetic Sciences(IONS), 101 San Antonio Rd, Petaluma ~RSVP: favors.orgSept 15 ~ Culinary Alchemy ~ Spices,herbs & tonics for rejuvenation. Free. 6:00-7:30 pm, Bauman College, 10151 MainSt, Ste 128, Penngrove ~ 800-987-7530 ~baumancollege.orgSept 17 ~ What is Homeopathy?Shirley Gillotti, RN, MS. Free. 6:00-8:00 pm, Center for Inner Health &Stillness, 424 8th St (between A & B),Suite A, Santa Rosa ~ 707-829-5676 ~centerforinnerhealthandstillness.comIntroduction to Beekeeping ~ Free. RSVP:Beekind Honey Shop & Beekeeping Supply~ 707-824-2905 ~ beekind.comSept 18 ~ 10:00-1:00, Community Center,Youth Annex, SebastopolSept 26 ~ Noon-3:00, Subud Center,SebastopolSept 25 ~ Plein Aire for Guys ~ Guidance& materials provided. Donations welcome.10:00-2:00, with Annie Murphy Springer,Watercolor Artist & Instructor ~ 707-876-3211 ~ anniemurphyspringer.comSept 27 ~ The Right to Vote ~ Charlie Hittoutlines the shocking history of votingin America. $5. 7:00 pm, Gualala ArtsCenter, 46501 Gualala Rd ~ 707-884-1138 ~gualalaarts.orgSept 30 ~ Basic Library Internet ~ Learnto use the library catalog & databases.10:00-11:00, Rohnert Park-Cotati RegionalLibrary, 6250 Lynne Conde Way ~ RSVP:707-584-9121 x5 ~ sonomalibrary.orgONGOINGMon ~ Intermediate Hebrew ~ 5:45 pm.Info: 707-869-3273 ~ rrjc.orgMon ~ Pilates Mat Classes ~ Withcertified instructor Mary Black. $12/class(sliding scale). 9:00-10:00 am, Monte RioCommunity Ctr, 20488 Hwy. 116 ~ 707-865-9230 ~ russianriverpilates@gmail.comTue ~ Needlecraft Sessions ~Donation requested. 10:00-1:00, TheLegacy, 781 Gravenstein Hwy S (nearMcDonald’s), Sebastopol ~ 707-823-7520 ~sebastopolseniorcenter.org/legacy.htmTue & Thu ~ Relationship Classes ~Enliven intimacy, desire, & fun in yourlong-term relationship. For couples &singles. $10-20. Tue 4:00 pm, Thu 5:30pm, Sebastopol. ~ RSVP: 707-827-1660 ~lovingforkeeps.comTue & Sat ~ Yoga ~ with Kathleen Hardy.Sliding scale fee. Tues 6:00-7:00 pm, & Sat9:30-11:00 am. Monte Rio Community Ctr,20488 Hwy 116, Monte Rio ~ 707-865-9956~ mrrpd.orgWed ~ Face Yoga ~ with Magick. Heal toxicemotional patterns to help you look & feelvibrant. $16. 7:00-8:15 pm, Yoga StudioGanesha, 138 Weeks Way, Sebastopol ~ 707-327-7940, magick@magicktarot.comThu ~ Science Buzz Café ~ Discussions ofscience & technology. $4. 6:30 pm. Location:Coffee Catz, 6761 Sebastopol Ave; or FrenchGarden, 8050 Bodega Ave ~ 707-292-5281 ~sciencebuzzcafe.org1st & 3rd Thu ~ How to Listen to &Understand Opera ~ 12-session DVDcourse presented by Prof. Robert Goldberg.$3/$5. Apr-Sept, 7:00-9:00 pm, CloverdaleCenter for the Arts, 105 E First St ~ 707-894-4410 ~ cloverdaleartsalliance.org1st Sat ~ Law of Attraction CoachingGroup ~ Tools, support, & encouragement.$10+ by donation. 9:30-12:15, GlaserCenter, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa ~707-824-0554 ~ edwardmills.comCPR & First Aid Classes ~ American RedCross, 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa ~ 707-577-7600 ~ arcsm.orgThese pagesare full ofOPPORTUNITIESto meet wonderfulpeople!LITERARY EVENTSFall Book Sales ~ sonomalibrary.orgSept 3-4 ~ Guerneville Library, 14107Armstrong Woods Rd ~ 707-869-9004Sept 15-18 ~ Sebastopol Library, 7140Bodega Ave ~ 707-823-7691Sept 13 ~ In the Deep Heart’s Core ~ TerryEhret & Friends present an evening of poetry,prose & photography. 7:00 pm, QuicksilverMine Co, 6671 Front St, Forestville ~ 707-887-0799 ~ quicksilvermineco.comSept 17 ~ Meet the Author ~ Will Fellows& Helen P. Branson, “Gay Bar: The Fabulous,True Story of a Daring Woman & Her Boys inthe 1950s.” Reading, signing, refreshments.7:00 pm, River Reader Bookstore, 16355Main St, Guerneville ~ 707-869-2240,riverreader@gmail.comSept 18 ~ Odd Month Reading ~ EmceeJeane Sloane. Theme: The Last of theSummer. Free & open to the public.2:00-4:00 pm, Cloverdale Library, 401 NCloverdale Blvd ~ Linda, 707-484-4153 ~redwoodwriters.orgSept 18 ~ Open Mic Poetry Circle ~ Hostedby Mike Tuggle. Very short stories & poems.All welcome. 11:00 am, River ReaderBookstore, 16355 Main St, Guerneville ~707-869-2240, riverreader@gmail.comSept 19 ~ Third Sunday Salon ~Healdsburg Literary Guild ~ Sonoma tattooartist, ceramicist, painter, and poet ShotsieGorman. 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Free. Affronti’s,235 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg ~ OpenMic during the second hour.Sept 20 ~ Meet the Author ~ VincenzaScarpaci discusses Italian influence onAmerican life. 7:00-8:30 pm, SebastopolLibrary, 7140 Bodega Ave ~ 707-823-7691 ~sonomalibrary.orgSept 25 ~ Sonoma County Book Festival~ Free. 10:00-4:00, Old Courthouse Square,Santa Rosa ~ 707-537-8783 ~ socobookfest.orgSept 27, Oct 4, 18, 25 ~ Writer’s Sampler~ Lively, homework-free workshops forwriters. $15/per; 4/$50. 7:00-9:00 pm,Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 DepotSt ~ RSVP: 707-829-4797 ~ sebarts.orgONGOING1st Mon ~ UUCSR Writers ~ Open to alllevels. Monthly except Sept, 4:00-6:00 pm,‘Green Room,’ Unitarian UniversalistCongregation Santa Rosa, 547 MendocinoAve ~ 707-568-5381 ~ uucsrwriters.blogspot.com2nd Tue ~ Center Literary Café ~ Featuredspeaker, followed by open mic. Bringprose or poetry to share. By donation. 7:00-9:00 pm, Healdsburg Senior Center, 133Matheson St ~ Cynthia Helen, 707-696-1111,centerliterarycafe@gmail.comWed ~ Life Stories Class ~ Try our kind& encouraging class. No age requirement.Free. 1:00-3:00 pm, Healdsburg SeniorCenter, 133 Matheson St ~ 707-431-3324 ~ci.healdsburg.ca.us3rd Wed ~ WordTemple ~ KatherineHastings hosts poetry interviews, readings,& reconstructions. 7:00-8:00 pm, KRCB 91.1FM ~ wordtemple.com3rd Thu ~ Writer’s Forum ~ Explore thecraft and business of writing. $15 at the door.7:00-9:00 pm (except Dec & Jan), PetalumaCommunity Center at Luchessi Park, 320No. McDowell Blvd ~ theWriteSpot.usAlternate Fri ~ Writing Group for Adults~ All writing levels invited to polish yourprose with Chester Aaron. Fees $10-$20;donated to Occidental Center for the Arts.Alternate Fridays, 1:00-3:00 pm, Occidental.RSVP: 707-874-9392 or chgarlic@comcast.net1st & 3rd Sat ~ Finding your Voice ~A women’s writing workshop. Writingexercises, sharing works, & feedback. $15each; 11:00-1:00. Contact Lee Meryl Senior,707-869-2407, leesenior@comcast.net2nd Sun ~ Redwood Writers Club ~Monthly meeting. Sept speaker: DonnaLevin. $5/$8. Light refreshments. 2:30-5:00pm, Flamingo Hotel, 2777 4th St, SantaRosa ~ 707-578-8938 ~ redwoodwriters.org2nd Sun ~ Westword ~ Salon withfacilitator Gor Yaswen. Smoke- & fragrancefreemeeting. $1.00 donation. 4:00 pm,Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 DepotSt ~ 707-829-1549 ~ sebarts.org3rd Sun ~ Healdsburg Literary GuildSalon ~ Featured reader followed by openmic. Free & open to the public. 2:30-4:30pm, (New location!) Affronti Restaurant,Healdsburg Ave, Ste 105 ~ 707-433-7119,healdsburgliteraryguild@gmail.com3rd Sun ~ Poetry Reading & Open Mic~ Featured reader, followed by open mic.Hosted by poet Sher Christian. $1-$10 bydonation. 12:30-1:30 pm, Coffee Catz, 6761Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol ~ 707 829-6600~ lusciouspoetry.typepad.comBook Discussion Groups ~ Bring a brownbag lunch, book, & banter. ~ sonomalibrary.org/bookgroupMeet the Author ~ Every week, everymonth, every year, authors appear toread & discuss their work. Attend ourfree author events at any of our stores. ~copperfieldsbooks.comProject Censored ~ The news that didn’tmake the news. ~ projectcensored.orgTiny Lights ~ A Journal of PersonalNarrative: annual essay contest, biannualjournal, quarterly “Flash in the Pan”postings, monthly online writers exchange~ tiny-lights.com9/2/10 - www.sonomacountycalendar.com - 43