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EVENTS<br />
classes, wine, and a hike in the<br />
<strong>Sonoma</strong> hills. sonomavalley.com<br />
Annual Sweetheart Gala Dinner,<br />
dancing plus live and silent<br />
auctions benefiting the Boys and<br />
Girls Clubs of <strong>Sonoma</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>.<br />
Boys & Girls Club. 707.938.8544<br />
bgcsonoma.org<br />
Holiday Spectacular Broadway<br />
performers will fill the season<br />
with music, dancing, and holiday<br />
cheer in a show suitable for all<br />
ages. Join us for a more intimate<br />
and immersive experience<br />
during the holiday season!<br />
transcendencetheatre.org<br />
Dungeness Crab Season The<br />
bounty from the <strong>Sonoma</strong> Coast<br />
shows up on local menus when<br />
the Dungeness crab season<br />
opens. Though the exact opening<br />
date varies, it’s a favorite on<br />
holiday tables in wine country<br />
and pairs well with <strong>Sonoma</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
wines. sonomavalley.com<br />
January<br />
Wellness in Wine Country New<br />
year, new routines for health!<br />
Three months of wellness and<br />
relaxation in <strong>Sonoma</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>, from<br />
spas and massages to hikes,<br />
bike rides and eating fresh food.<br />
Come to <strong>Sonoma</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> to refresh<br />
and rejuvenate through March.<br />
sonomavalley.com<br />
California Restaurant Month<br />
Celebrate all things epicurean<br />
with California Restaurant<br />
Month. Special offers, including<br />
prix fixe menus, special food<br />
and wine pairings, signature<br />
dishes and cocktails, and more<br />
at restaurants, tasting rooms<br />
and wineries. It’s <strong>Sonoma</strong><br />
<strong>Valley</strong>, and it’s delicious.<br />
sonomavalley.com<br />
Chinese New Year While the<br />
big parades and festivals may<br />
be in San Francisco or the East<br />
Bay and South Bay, <strong>Sonoma</strong><br />
<strong>Valley</strong> wineries will often feature<br />
special dishes and wines to<br />
celebrate Chinese New Year.<br />
sonomavalley.com<br />
February<br />
Dungeness Crab Season<br />
Valentine’s Day in <strong>Sonoma</strong><br />
<strong>Valley</strong> What’s more romantic<br />
than wine country for<br />
Valentine’s Day? Nothing, my<br />
friend. Surprise your special<br />
someone with a stay in <strong>Sonoma</strong><br />
<strong>Valley</strong> and include cooking<br />
March<br />
<strong>Sonoma</strong> International Film<br />
Festival More than 100<br />
hand-selected films including<br />
independent features,<br />
documentaries, world cinema, and<br />
short films all shown at intimate<br />
venues within walking distance<br />
of <strong>Sonoma</strong>’s historic Plaza. This<br />
unique five-day event offers<br />
world-class cuisine from local<br />
artisans and exceptional wine<br />
from <strong>Sonoma</strong> vintners. Renowned<br />
filmmakers, industry leaders<br />
and celebrities participate in the<br />
festival and enjoy its intimate<br />
ambiance. 707.933.2600<br />
sonomafilmfest.org<br />
Jack to Jack Yacht Race It’s<br />
<strong>Sonoma</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>’s longest yacht<br />
race with the shortest of yachts.<br />
The race takes place on <strong>Sonoma</strong><br />
Creek, when historically, the water<br />
level is at its highest, and runs<br />
from Jack London Lodge to the<br />
Jack London Village, a 0.7-mile<br />
course. The boats are replicas of<br />
Jack London’s ocean-going yacht,<br />
The Snark. They are 22-inches<br />
long. jacklondonyachtclub.org<br />
Jack to Jack Yacht Race<br />
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