The Jewish Community Free Clinic (JCFC) & Gallery 300 present
The 6th annual Works of Heart Art Show & Fundraiser to support
free health care in Sonoma County.  All proceeds benefit both the
JCFC & the exhibiting artists, sharing the art proceeds 50-50.
Art can be viewed & purchased online through March 31 at:
Sebastopol Center for the Arts
282 S. High Street, Sebastopol & online
http://www.jewishfreeclinic.org

2-5pm - Come volunteer with Petaluma Bounty on our community farm!
Learn about all the ways to get involved
55 Shasta Ave., Petaluma
https://www.petalumabounty.org/take-action/volunteer/

EVENT runs thru March 30th at 10pm.
SunRidge School is a public charter in Sebastopol.
With over 83k in generous community supported donations,
some of this years exciting offerings include: 7 Nights
Luxury Water View Villa Hammock Cove, Antigua - Exclusively
Adults 6 Days Cape to Nile Custom Tour of Africa, 3 Nights Stay
Hacienda Beach Club & Residences, Cabo San Lucas, Battlebots
Live In Las Vegas 8) Tickets & Tour OR (4) Tickets & VIP Backstage
Tour Unique Experiences, Family Fun, Handcrafted Jewelry, Holistic
& Health Based Services, Wine, Spirits, & Beer, Fine Art, Gift Certificates
to Restaurants, & Much More.
Online with pickup of winning bids at Sunridge School
7285 Hayden Ave, Sebastopol
https://www.biddingforgood.com/sunridge
 

March 30 - April 23, 2023
Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 11am-4pm.  Weekends, 12/Noon-4pm.
Opening Reception: 3/30, 4-6pm.

University Art Gallery ~ Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Ave., Cotati
(707) 664-2295
http://sonoma.edu/artgallery

10am-12/Noon - An ancient community ritual where people of good
will gather together in the shape of a circle with a guide who leads
improvised patterns & creates music in the moment.
The singing is meant to fill up the space & bodies of all who share
the experience. Through the use of movement, sound & sometimes
words, we collectively create rhythmic patterns & melodic structures
to add to the flow & depth of the experience. The purpose of this
gathering is to elevate the spirit.  Singers of all levels welcome.
Please arrive healthy. 30 people max.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/sing-santa-rosa-1872879

7-10pm - Join us as we prepare the upcoming holiday of Passove
by creating beautiful vision boards that connect our personal dreams
& visions with the themes & traditions of the holiday.  Come together
with other amazing women to reflect on your personal journey, connect
with new friends & enjoy delicious refreshments.
Admission:  $15/per person $100/Event Sponsor.
Address provided upon RSVP.
Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma
https://www.jewishpetaluma.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/5470264/jewish/Vision-boards.htm

We are so excited to announce that registration is open
for Summer of Camp Aleph!  Plans are underway for a fun-packed
summer day camp that will give your child a wonderful & enriching
camp experience!  Activities, trips, art & camp spirit, all infused with an atmosphere of Jewish pride. We believe that every Jewish child should
have a terrific summer camp experience. That is about to become a reality!

Petaluma Fairgrounds
(707) 559-8585
http:// www.CampAleph.com

Show runs through April 2, 2023
These radiant, masterful landscapes & wildlife paintings encompass
both vast scopes & delicate details. His new work, with improvisational approaches to landform & light, catch the spirit of place in the Bay Area
& beyond, a transient natural beauty that touches deep chords in the viewer.
Sebastopol Gallery open daily, 10-5pm.
Sebastopol Gallery
150 N. Main St., Sebastopol
http://sebastopolgallery.com

EVENT:  JUNE 24, 2023
Early Bird Pricing Until May 31 - $180/General Admission,$225/VIP Club Reserve.

12/Noon-4pm - You’ll enjoy wines from 100+ wineries, refuel at complimentary food trucks & relax at themed lounges. The lineup will also include a walk-around wine tasting, guided wine seminars, garden tours, beer garden,
premium wine experiences & more!
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
5007 Fulton Rd., Santa Rosa
http://tasteofsonoma.com

7:30-11am - This two-part Summit will bring together newly released
data & research, policy experts & leaders from the private & public
sectors to reflect on what we have accomplished & how to move forward
with bold & innovative solutions to our housing challenges.

Sally Tomatoes
https://tinyurl.com/38jujxhv

Herbert Slater PTO is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through
March 31st to raise funds for student incentives, awards, field trips
& assemblies, as well as specialized curriculum & classroom needs
that serve over 730 students.  Herbert Slater PTO will earn funds
based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used & new shoes
collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes.
Those dollars will benefit students of Herbert Slater Middle School.
Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used & new shoes
at Herbert Slater.
3500 Sonoma Ave Santa Rosa.

5-8pm - Used Goods - Sonoma County band known for its
expansive selection of Rock & Roll & Blues Classics.
A Complimentary Music Series EVERY Friday in the Barrel Room
Wine for purchase by the glass or bottle. 

428 Hudson St., Healdsburg
(707) 433-2364
https://hudsonstreetwineries.com/

4-8pm - The SoCo Dance Beat presents The Pulsators,
plus Foxes in the Henhouse.

Juggler, Costume Contest, Door Prizes  - Dancy Party!

Tickets: $25/Advance, $30/Day of Event.
Buy Tickets at:
http://caltheatre.com
Supports live music resources.
The California, Santa Rosa

2-5pm - Fun Games! Interactive Performance! Costume Competition.
Karaoke. Dancing! Refreshments. So much fun for the whole family!
Silent Auction & Raffle. Join us for our fabulous event & help us raise
money to makemuch needed theater improvements.
New Vintage Church
3300 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa
http://www.atheaterforchildren.com

Families are invited to learn how to ride together in a safe
& fun way at our FREE Family Bicycling Workshops.
Fun games & a neighborhood ride!  Join the Bicycle Coalition’s
certi?ed cycling instructors for a fun workshop for parents & kids.
Children must be able to ride a bike & ready to take to the road
with their parents.  Parents are allowed to trail their children
in trailers or child seats too. Children & parents must participate
in the clinic together & bring their own bikes & helmets.

 Held at Kawana Elementary School
(707) 545-0153
https://bikesonom.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/bikesonom/event.jsp?event=7361

7:30-9:30pm - The Fantastic Toy Shop, based on piano pieces by Rossini.
The ballet, featuring many lively dances, tells the story of dolls that come
to life & dance for the toy shop's customers.  French composer Hector Berlioz adored the Italian contryside & wrote Harold in Italy as a musical reflection
of his sojourns there. The character Harold, represented by a solo viola,
is on a romantic pilgrimage in search of the meaning of life.
Join us as we say, Ciao Italia!
Sonoma Country Day School
4400 Day School Place, Santa Rosa
http://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTc2NDc4

Dine-in or Take Out

6:15 - Enjoy a meal of Pasta, Minestrone Soup, Salad
& Garlic Bread, Soda, bottled water or coffee - plus
Wine & Beer are available by donation.
Tickets: $15/Adults, $7/Under 12, Free/Kids under 8.
Fundraiser event for Sebastopol Royal Arch Masons Chapter 117
Administrated & Sponsorsed by the Spark Plugs.
Masonic Lodge
373 N. Main St., Sebastopol
(707) 321-0479

Saturday, April 1st - 10am-5pm AND Sunday, April 2nd - 10am-4pm.
Free Orchid Care Classes, Door Prizes & Raffle, Free Parking.
Admission: $10/Per Person.
Veteran's Building
1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa
http://sonomaorchids.com

2-4pm - You will have opportunities to observe, smell, touch, taste,
draw & photograph some of the parks offerings as we encounter,
share & discuss our interactions with nature. This interactive outing
will all take place on flat paths & trails that are suitable for participants
who bring strollers, walkers, wheelchairs, canes, or anyone with limited mobility.  We will have a few stops of 5-10 minutes for nature journaling, sketching for kids, or photography, so bring your nature journal, camera,
or binoculars, if you have them. This outing will take place inside Sugarloaf Ridge SPs campground.  Limited parking for people with CA Disabled Placards, Plates, or stickers will be available in sites 6 & 7; please
let us know at the time of sign up if you need this accommodation.
If you don't need accessible parking, please park at the main parking lot. Tickets: $10/General audie, $5/Youth, students, Sugarloaf members, Sugarloaf volunteers, Free/Kids under 12.  Wear comfortable shoes
& warm clothing.  Bring at least a quart of water & a snack.

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood

https://sugarloafpark.org/event/slow-journeys/?instance_id=23362

10-11:30am - Charlie's Acres is a non-profit farm animal sanctuary
just outside of downtown Sonoma that provides a refuge to 150 rescued
farm animals. On our Community Tours you get to meet some of these amazing individuals & hear their incredible stories. Community Tours
are hosted most Saturdays & Sundays. The experience lasts around
90 minutes & involves about 1/2 mile of walking.  We are a working farm animal sanctuary, so please expect to do some walking, potentially get dirty
& be exposed to the natural weather elements (rain, heat, wind).
Admission: $25/Adults, Ages 13+, $15/Children, Ages 12 & younger. 
On select weekends we also host goat yoga & sheep meditation sessions. These yoga/meditation classes are intended to be fun & are for all
skill levels; no need to take it too seriously!
Charlie's Acres
(707) 204-0020
https://www.charliesacres.org/visit.html

1-5pm - Come celebrate all things craft beer at the biggest beer event
Sonoma County has ever seen!  Your ticket includes admission,
all-you-can-eat FOOD, all-you-can-drink BEER, live music, raffles, games
& much more!  Upon entry, grab a glass & enjoy beer from your favorite
brewery, or check out what the food vendors have cooking on the grill. Remember, enjoy responsibly.
Presented by the Active 20-30 Club of Santa Rosa #50.
Tickets: $95/Per Person.
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa
https://battleofthebrews.com/

1-4pm - Our local fun film, "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" will
be in the Occidental Center for the Arts' classroom at their April
Fool's Day annual free family event.  Hundreds come every year
in outrageous costumes for the parade!  It's a blast!  We invite you
to share a funny fool moment you experienced in life in a (quick) story
on camera.  First come, first served.  Also, join us for fun photo
ops with the film's doggie & silly film props.  A host of other free
activities & music will also be provided at the event.  We're celebrating
the premiere digital release of our funny film about friends, fantasies
& fails shot in Occidental (at OCA!), Sonoma County the Bay Area
& L.A.  We are a champion of women, diversity & positive representation
of the Latinx, gay communities.
Occidental Center for the Arts
3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental
https://www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org/fools-parade

Every Saturday - 8:30am-Noon

Featuring several new farmers, new food producers & the return of live music!

West Plaza Parking Lot, Healdsburg

8pm - Live Stand-Up Comedy Show with LA based comedian
Amy Miller (Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, NBC).
Amy is one of the best touring comics today & her sophomore album
"California King" was released late last year by Sonoma County
record label Blonde Medicine. Along with Amy are 2 of the best
San Francisco based comics in Chad Opitz & Jesse Hett.
The event is non ticketed & free to the public. All sales & proceeds
go to The Ocean Cove Lodge storm repairs & cleanup.
Ocean Cove Bar & Grill
23255 CA Hwy 1 Jenner
http://oceanbcovelodge.com

9:30am-12/Noon - Join us  for a full morning of ART + NATURE + FUN
at the River Park!Hands-on art making with Artaluma.
At 10:15 am: A live, Snake Surprise presentation by the Petaluma Wildlife Museum.  FREE family portrait photos by the incredible Victoria Webb.
Field games for all ages.Coffee, hot chocolate & empanadas for sale
from Grand Central.  Opportunity to learn more about the Petaluma
River Park Project & see how you can get involved!
All ages of well behaved humans & dogs on leash are welcome.
Bring: comfortable shoes, a sun hat & water.
Parking: The entrance to Petaluma River Park
300 Copeland Street, off of D Street, between Petaluma Blvd., & Lakeville. Parking is limited. We encourage people to walk or bike if possible,
or park at the Petaluma Art Center

Petaluma River Park
https://www.petalumariverpark.org/events/first-saturday-april-1-2023

4-6pm - Please join us for Local Harvest: Wooden Bowls by Kalia Kliban,
showing April 3 - May 27, with a Reception Sat., April 15, from 5-7pm.
Enjoy special events during this unique show!  Kalia will be turning
a variety of projects in the front window of the gallery.
Come see the shavings flying the week of April 3-April 8.
She demonstrates April 3-5 from 10am-5pm, AND
April 6-8 from 10am-2:30pm. On
Friday, April 7, 5-6:30pm, join us for an artist talk, From Tree to Bowl.
Kalia will describe & demonstrate how she makes her bowls.
Sebastopol Gallery
150 N. Main St., Sebastopol
(707) 829-7200
https://www.sebastopolgallery.com/

Thousand Ways: A Work in Progress.  Running through September, 2023.

Collaborating with Petaluma River Park Foundation (PRPF) to feature work
by lead artists David Duskin & Darling Gonzalez that challenges how we
see & experience art, using a language of color & simple materials to create infinite compositions. The pieces invite you to come back again
& again to see the evolution. Designed to encourage us to think about
the impact of how small changes can reshape our perspective.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa
(707) 546-3600
https://lutherburbankcenter.org/

The Accelerated Reader Program through Renaissance Learning
will be the tool we use to practice & support reading in our Classrooms.
Students are able to choose to read a book or article that is of interest
to them.  A reading level & goal are set for each student based on where
they are as readers.  When a student completes a reading, they take
a short quiz to monitor comprehension.  Based on their score, students
are given points toward their individual goal.  At the end of each trimester, incentives & celebrations are available for students who meet their goals. Progress is monitored through a diagnostic benchmark, STAR Reading,
taken 3 times a year.
For more information:
https://readonsonoma.org/

6:30-9:30pm - Bring a flashlight & your sense of wonder as you explore
the park after dark. This hike begins at the White Barn & heads up to the viewpoint on Vista Trail, where we will see the moon rise over the Mayacamas & the sun set over Sonoma Valley. This moderate-to-strenuous, 4-mile hike with 700ft of elevation is not recommended for children under 8.
Tickets:  $10/General, $5 /Youth (12-17 year olds; must be accompanied
by an adult), students, Sugarloaf members, Sugarloaf volunteers & free
for children 8-12.  Be at the meeting location at least 15 minutes prior
to the start of the hike for a prompt departure.  Bring at least a quart of water, snacks, your flashlight & extra layers for the evening. Parking fees apply.
2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood
https://sugarloafpark.org/event/full-moon-hike-16/?instance_id=23385

7:30-10:30pm - Join us for a warm, interactive Community Passover Seder! Enjoy the holiday of freedom at an inspirational Seder, complete
with a gourmet Passover dinner, the original hand-made Shmurah
Matzah & 4 cups of exquisite Kosher wine.  Journey with us through
the Haggadah, with traditional songs, stories & spiritual insights.
Our Seder is English friendly so everyone can feel welcome.
Tickets:  Before 3/29: Adults $54, Children $36,
after 3/29: Adults $60, Children $40.
A few seats have been generously sponsored for those who need.
Contact us:  info@jewishpetaluma.com
Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma
https://www.jewishpetaluma.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4340174/jewish/Community-Seder.htm

10am-1:30pm - Enjoy fresh fruit, veggies, ready to eat items, coffee,
flowers, gifts & lots more!
Lucchesi Park
320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma
https://ilovefarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets.html

11:30am-1:30pm - Hot Dog or Polish Dog with buns from Costeaux,
Chips & Soda ~ all for $8 or Double Dogs for $10.
Condiments for the dog are free.  Ice Cream available at
additional cost.
April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug., 3, Sept., 7, Oct., 5.
Historic Butler Aircraft Hangar
Pacific Coast Air Museum
One Air Museum Way, off Becker Blvd., Santa Rosa

6:30/Doors Open,  7pm/Show.  Cover Charge: $10/Per Person.
Also performing are Culann's Hounds &The Spindles.
Lucky Ol' Bones will have surprise guests performing with them
on selected songs & copies of vinyl will be available for purchase.
The Big Easy
128 American Alley, Petaluma

7-10pm - Join us for Dancing through the Decades - Sonoma County's
ONLY Adult Prom!  Pick your favorite era & get your best prom attire
on for an evening of dancing, libations & desserts, silent auction, raffle
& more!  Music spanning the decades will be brought to us live
The Interpretations. We'll crown a royal couple, take prom photos
& dance the night away!
Grand Lobby at Luther Burbank Center
https://www.chopsteenclub.org/

11am-2pm, The Easter Bunny will be hop-hop-hopping around
Francis Ford Coppola Winery to take pictures with guests -
both big & small!  During your visit, we invite you to enjoy lunch
in RUSTIC.  We will have just unveiled our Spring Menu, featuring
dishes peppered with seasonal ingredients from our own Culinary
Garden, as well as the return of some classic dishes like Linguini
with Clams & Bucatini Carbonara!

No reservations are needed to meet The Bunny!  However, if you would
like to dine with us or enjoy a seated tastings, reservations are highly recommended.   

Please note – the winery will NOT be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt
or an Easter Event.

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to purchase & consume alcohol.

300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville

11am-12/Noon - Brain Health.
The first of this series will address using exercise to improve brain
health.  Have lunch & learn about the brain as we age, how it
changes & how physical activity impacts the brain.

Space is limited.

Large Conference Room
30 Kawana Springs Rd., Santa Rosa
RSVP: (707) 525-0143 x119

Gently used books, puzzles, DVDs & CDs at bargain prices.
Most books are $2 or less, most children's books $1 or less.
Great selections in fiction, mysteries, literature, poetry, history,
socio-cultural topics, science & nature, travel, biographies & memoirs,
religion, home arts, sports, animals, foreign language, art, music
& more.

Central Santa Rosa Library
211 E St.
http://bit.ly/3Nw6nZ9

11am-7pm - Shadow & Light. Black is symbolic in many cultures,
expressing mystery, elegance, drama, even the great void. Whites
& grays, conversely, are hopeful, bringing contrast & defining forms.
The absence of color allows us to better see the pictorial composition
& the arrangements & intensity of shadows & light can create a high
contrast image or a dusky play of subtle grays. The lack of color
concentrates our attention on the subject & the design.
334 Center St. Healdsburg
https://healdsburgcenterforthearts.org/

Saturday, April 15 ~ 7pm AND Sunday, April 16 ~ 3pm.
All Seats: $20.
Director: David Martin.  Acoompanist:  Stephen Riedel.
Raven Theater
115 North St., Healdsburg
http://www.healdsburgchorus.com
 

Come & learn everything from lane positioning to gear ratios.
Not sure how to ride through an intersection?  Curious about riding
two abreast?  Our nationally certified instructors are walking bicycle-encyclopedias & can answer any question you might have.
We guarantee you’ll come away having benefited whether you are
an expert or a novice bicyclist.
https://bikesonom.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/bikesonom/event.jsp?event=8136

6pm/Doors Open, 7-8:15pm - San Diego based & Headliner
Comedian Lisa Gilbert's observational comedy is relatable,
witty & cleaver.  Becoming a wife & mother
late in life, makes her comedy inspirational & an instant
crowd-favorite.  She is a fun storyteller.  Recognized as one
of the "Best Of'' at The Comedy Store & has a Dry Bar Comedy
Special, All the Time Tired.  Complimentary parking on-site.
Theater style seating.  Wine & light snacks available for purchase.
To go food, ok.
Deerfield Ranch Winery, Kenwood
https://www.crushersofcomedy.com/april152023.html

7:30-9:30pm - Opera singers will share the stage with the Santa Rosa High School ArtQuest chorus & the Santa Rosa Symphony orchestra for a concert version of Mozart's most popular opera. The colorful and engaging music of "The Magic Flute" encompasses all the elements of a good fairytale with rich characters, beautifully drawn by Mozart's music.

Weill Hall
Green Music Center
https://www.srsymphony.org/EventDetail/239

5-6pm - Clarinetists Paul McCandless, Jim McCammon & Jim Gibboney
join organist Paul Blanchard for a concert of classical music by Bach, Buxtehude, Mozart & Scheidt for organ & clarinets.
McCandless is a 5-time Grammy Award nominee & 3-time winner
for his work with Al Jarreau, Bla Fleck & the Flecktones & the Paul
Winter Consort.  Admission is free.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
209 Matheson St., Healdsburg
(707) 433-2107
http://www.stpauls-healdsburg.org

3pm - (Complimentary Instrument Petting Zoo 2pm.).
All patrons, regardless of age must have a ticket. COVID-19 protocols
could change before October.

Weill Hall, Green Music Center, Sonoma State University 

(707) 546-8742
http://srsymphony.org

9:30-12:30pm - Windsor Town Green

701 McClelland Drive, Windsor
https://windsorfarmersmarket.com/

9am-1:30pm - CTE & STEM instructors are invited to attend
the SWITCH EV Rally to discover how their school can integrate
emerging & future technologies into existing CTE/STEM/STEAM
programs with The Switch Lab™ EV Kit.  The SWITCH EV RALLY
is designed to inspire an innovative mindset in students & teachers
& provide an opportunity for students to showcase their Switch EV's. 
Please join us as we celebrate student’s achievements & witness the
next generation of EV technicians, engineers & designers.
Students have been working diligently to design, build, test & drive their Switch Electric Vehicles (EV’s) this school year & are ready to show off
their efforts on April 20, 2023 at the Switch EV Rally hosted at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.  Watch as students drive around an agility course,
solve a troubleshooting challenge & present their builds.  Some of these events will be judged & students can earn a certificate, other events
are just for fun!

4:30-9pm - Join us for a wonderful swingin' night with an elegant
multi-course dinner with paired fine Ramey Wines, and live entertainment
by Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers.  We are thrilled to celebrate
the 25th Anniversary of Healdsburg Jazz at our Annual Gala at the beautiful Montage Resort.  All funds raised benefit Healdsburg Jazz's artistic
& educational programs.
Montage Healdsburg
https://healdsburgjazz.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/HealdsburgJazzGala2023/tabid/1347500/Default.aspx

9am-12:30pm - How would you know if the EVOO you're using has off flavors?
How do you identify flaws in olive oil?  Why is there such a big price
difference in olive oils?  Join us for this fun & informative half-day event:
Learn from international Expert Pablo Voitzuk how to be fluent
in the language of EVOO, just like the professionals.
This is a rare & unique opportunity for an in-depth, curated tasting
of select 2022 harvest olive oils from 15 international producers. 
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Gold Ridge Organic Farms
3387 Canfield Rd, Sebastopol
https://www.goldridgeorganicfarms.com/events/44

Days/Hours:  Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm
(no admittance after 4pm Sunday).  Admission $7/Weekend Pass.
Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones,
millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer's
prices.  Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers.  Jewelry repair
& cleaning while you shop.
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa
(503) 252-8300
http://www.gemfaire.com

April 22 from 2-4:30pm - Qualified Customers,
April 23 from 9am-3pm - For ALL Customers.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:  Customers are asked to sign up
for 30-minute shopping time slot.
We'll have a wide variety of affordably priced plants to choose from,
plus gardening experts on hand to advise & answer questions.

Petaluma Bounty Farms
55 Shasta Ave., Petaluma
(707) 364-4866

10am-4pm - Celebrate Earth Day Weekend

Buy organic veggie starts, herbs, native plants & flowers.
All proceeds benefit Food For Thought, providing food & love
to thousands of Sonoma County residents living with serious
medical conditions.
Food For Thought
6550 Railroad Ave., Forestville
(707) 887-1647 x126
https://www.fftfoodbank.org/plant-sale

5-10pm - Friends of ArtQuest is hosting a fundraising evening
benefiting the ArtQuest Program at Santa Rosa High School.
Admission: $175/Per Guest ~  Dinner, Entertainment, Live/Silent
Auction.
Hans Fahden Winery
4855 Petrified Forest Rd., Calistoga
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-gala-tickets-550913325587
 

10am-5pm - Join Bodega Bay in celebrating the local fisherman
& kicking off salmon season with a blessing of the fleet.
Entertainment for the whole family includes live music, great food,
numerous craft booths & much more.
Don't miss the wooden boat challenge, where participating teams
build a vessel & compete in a boat race.
Westside Regional Park
2400 Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay
https://www.bbfishfest.org/

12/Noon-4pm - WALK ~ BIKE ~ ROLL.
Live Performances, Eco-Friendly Activities
Highlighting: Water Conservation, Climate-Friendly Transportation,
Zero Waste, Green Energy, Workshops - Kids' Activities & Crafts,
Free Bike Parking.

http://srcity.org/EarthDay

9am-3pm - Celebrating Earth Day 2023 with free activities.
This family-friendly event will feature docent-led walks through
the historic garden & farmstead; scavenger hunts with prizes;
a tree planting demonstration; nursery & plant sales; carnival photo
stand; & many many photo opportunities. The nursery sales will include
rare Burbank plants, including XYZ & a tree planting demonstration
by our farm curator, Jamie Self.  The garden will be in bloom & the sun
will hopefully be shining as we celebrate & help protect our Earth together.
7777 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol
https://www.wschs.org/events/earth-day-2023/

This year's Theme:  "There's No Place Like Home."
Celebrating the Parade's 40th Ruby Jubilee.
We will incorporate artistic visions from the Land of OZ, Ruby Slippers,
our amazing Earth (as it’s also EARTH DAY) & what makes Petaluma
such a special Hometown.
A feast for the entire family offering a wide variety of festival foods,
crafts, arts, 2 large “kid areas,” & so much more all spread over 
4 city blocks.

http://Visit ButterAndEggDays.com

4/22 - 1-3pm - Programming Your Irrigation Controller.

Registration Required:
http://SRCity.org/Workshops

3-6pm - This is our annual tradition where friends & supporters
can gather & celebrate our community, our sister cities & their cultures
 & our work for world peace.  We will showcase food from Ukraine
& Japan, where Sebastopol has our 2 sister cities: Takeo, Japan
& Chyhyryn, Ukraine. Also featured will be cultural entertainment
by Zoloti Maky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble & a local Japanese taiko
drumming group Tenten Taiko. The highlight of this year's event
is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our sister city relationship
with Chyhyryn, Ukraine.  Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Suggested Donation: $25/Adults, $15/Children & Seniors.
St. Stephen''s Episcopal Church
500 Robinson Road, Sebastopol
http://www.sebastopolwf.org

6:30-7:30pm - A feathery adventure about being scared, being brave & believing in yourself, adapted from two childrens books by Kwame Alexander:
Acoustic Rooster & Indigo Blume. With special guests, like Duck Ellington
& Ms. Dairy Parton, this musical adaptation will have children & families dancing in their seats. Most enjoyed by ages 5 & up. Please note: This performance contains haze effects. Family Fun in the Lobby Starting
1 hour before each performance, please join us in the lobby for fun art
projects uniquely developed for each show. Its a fun, free way for adults
& children alike to get creative, while enhancing your enjoyment of the show. We also have pizza, beverages & snacks available, all priced with a familys budget in mind!  Subscription holders, be sure to stick around after the show to meet the cast & get autographs. (Excluding The Peking Acrobats).
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa
https://lutherburbankcenter.org/event/acoustic-roosters-barnyard-boogie/

1-4pm - The Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS)
is hosting a Spring Job Fair to help you find your next great, new hire.
We support our airport partners by providing the tools you need to succeed.
Our Spring Job Fair is only $50 to host your table! 
Vine Jet
2290 Airport Blvd., Santa Rosa
https://sonomacountyairport.org/home/sonoma-county-airport-job-fair-2/

5:30-8:30pm - A fundraiser benefiting the work of First Responders
Resiliency, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to the mental health
& well-being of first responders & their families.
Funds raised will go towards our training program & the development
of the premier First Responders Resiliency Center.
Event includes dinner by Celebrity Chef Domenica Catelli,
Auction by Aaron Johnson, Entertainment by Max Vogel
& is emceed by Pat Kerrigan.
Balletto Vineyards
http://www.resiliency1st.org

11am-2pm - FREE to the public
Games, Crafts, Jump House, Face Painting, Healthy Snacks,
Summer Camp Sign-Ups, DJ, Photo Booth & so much more!
Sonoma County Family YMCA
https://www.scfymca.org/special-events

10am - Kick Off with a vibrant parade on Main Street featuring
creative floats, old fashioned cars, fire trucks, marching bands
& more! The Festival begins at 11am Saturday in Ives Park
This colorful, weekend-long festival has 2 stages with live music,
a wide variety of arts & crafts vendors, local craft beer & Sonoma
County wine & a fun-filled Childrens area featuring carnival ride
s & games, face painting a petting zoo! 
Parade 10-12 Saturday, April 29 ~ Festival 11am-6pm Saturday, April 29
11am-5pm Sunday April 30.
Tickets: $15/General Admission, $12/Presale,
$10/Seniors/Students $12/Presale,
Free/Kids 10 & under.
Ives Park
https://www.appleblossomfest.com/

8am-4pm - Antique & collectible lovers throughout the Bay Area
are welcome to come, browse & shop the 38th Annual Petaluma
Antique Faire.  Set in one delightful & relaxing setting of Downtown
Petaluma.  Admission is free.

https://petalumadowntown.com/antique-show

Virtual or Zoom
Are you interested in pushing for change in your local community?
Collective giving, where individuals pool their resources & decide
together where to give their support, is a model being practiced
by everyday people around the world.  We Give Summit ignites
& unites all of us in the powerful movement of collective giving.
Open to giving circle members, community leaders, philanthropy
experts & social impact newcomers, we'll celebrate & lean into our
power as givers.

Join us for this virtual event, featuring live & on-demand sessions
centered on this year's theme: Bolder Together. Here's a quick event overview:- 40+ incredible speakers including adrienne maree brown,
writer & activist; Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author & professor; Carlos Saavedra
of Ayni Institute; & Gloria Walton of The Solutions Project.- 20+ sessions happening May 2-4 including fireside chats, panel discussions &
networking- Hundreds of members of collective giving groups & supporters from around the world connecting with one another- All sessions are FREE (Suggested donation: $100).  Session topics will cover everything from democracy & advocacy to funding leaders of color. D
onate $50 or more when registering and you'll receive swag
in the mail (while supplies last!).
http://WeGiveSummit.org

11am-2pm - A Fashion Show & Luncheon Benefitting Meals on Wheels
& Nutrition Programs.

DoubleTree Rohnert Park

(707) 525-0143
https://councilonaging.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/Heels4Meals2023/tabid/1336269/Default.aspx

11am-5:30pm - Enjoy a Food & Wine Viewing Party.
Watch the races at Churchill Downs on giant screens while
enjoying  food from local restaurants, mint juleps & live music.
There will be a hat milliner, caricature artist & phote booth
to add to the fun.  Tickets: $150 ~ Include: Food & 3 drinks.
Additional beverages will be available to buy. Proceeds benefit
Farm to Pantry, a nonprofit that provides food for people in need.
Kendall-Jackson Estate Gardens
5007 Fulton Rd., Santa Rosa
https://www.exploretock.com/kj

10am-4pm - Join Sonoma County Farm Trails on our annual Spring Farm Tour!  Choose your own agrarian adventure from dozens of farms
& artisan producers for a sneak peek of life behind the barnyard gate.
Meet adorable farm animals. Take behind-the-scenes tours of farms, creameries & ranches. Taste farm-fresh cheese, honey, juice, wine,
cider, olive oil & jams.  Learn how to keep bees, make jam & grow
& use lavender.  Shop for the tastiest ingredients at charming farm
stands & find the perfect farm-fresh Mother's Day gifts.
And support local small-scale agriculture & enjoy the beautiful
Spring weather while you're at it!  All ages are welcome!
Registration is free & easy, but required to access the comprehensive
online director & interactive map to the tour destinations. Note that some activities may require a fee & additional RSVP & due to the rural nature
of the tour, not all route participants will be suitable for those with limited mobility.  Full details of the destinations will be provided via email to registrants prior to the tour.
Sonoma County
https://www.farmtrails.org/experience/spring-tour-2/

Families are invited to learn how to ride together in a safe & fun
way at our FREE Family Bicycling Workshops.
Fun games & a neighborhood ride! Join the Bicycle Coalition’s
certi?ed cycling instructors for a fun workshop for parents & kids.
Children must be able to ride a bike and ready to take to the road
with their parents.  Parents are allowed to trail their children in trailers
or child seats too.  Children & parents must participate in the clinic
together & bring their own bikes & helmets.
Sonoma Plaza
(707) 545-0153
https://bikesonom.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/bikesonom/event.jsp?event=8156&

An iconic, community-driven 5k fun run (walk or roll) in Sonoma County.
This is a social and spirited way to race & raise thousands of dollars
for your nonprofit organization or favorite cause.  Nonprofits register
online & individuals, businesses & organizations sign up to fundraise
& run!  Anyone can sign up & join a team or create a team & start raising
money for their favorite nonprofits.
Course Start/Finish Line at Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa
https://cvnl.org/human-race/

A weekend-long celebration featuring the best of Sonoma County
& world-renowned Food & Wines. The festival will showcase the
regions makers, farmers, growers, winemakers and chefs alongside
globally recognized wines from the greatest wine regions of the world.
Our goal is to highlight the vibrant culinary diversity, sustainable farming practices & deep connection to the agriculture of Sonoma as it relates
to the rest of the world.
https://www.healdsburgwineandfood.com

Ride your bike to work & get encouragement from our Energizer
Stations located throughout Sonoma County.
https://www.bikesonoma.org/btwd/

Enjoy a variety of educational, culinary & VIP special experiences.
The Bubble Lounge is returning & wineries up & down Highway 128
will open their doors for Sunday tastings, light bites & giveaways.
https://www.avwines.com/pinot-noir-festival/?mc_cid=30c044f981&mc_eid=c294ded64d

5-9pm - Annual Fundraising Event.

Summer camp-themed lawn games, scavenger hunt, magic,
wine, gourmet food, a live auction, plus a lot more – even s’mores!

Featuring the amazing Heather Rogers as Emcee, Magician
& Auctioneer & honoring KZST Brent Farris for his 20-plus years
of wildlife conservation advocacy in local schools.

Funds raised will help support the Wildlife Foundation’s education
programs for underserved children, schools & hospitalized youth. 
In-person & virtual programs serve over 1,000 learners yearly through
in-person field trips, an intensive wildlife education vocational series
for teens & Safari West Live, a streaming broadcast, virtually transporting Safari West animals & Wildlife Guide led live conversations with children confined to hospitals across the country.

Summer Camp on the Sonoma Serengeti is a wonderful opportunity to join efforts to engage the next generation of wildlife stewards.
Tickets:  $225/Per Person.

Safari West Wildlife Foundation
3115 Porter Creek Rd., Santa Rosa
https://www.safariwestwildlifefoundation.org/summer-camp-annual-fundraiser/

11am-5pm - Demonstrations of taiko drumming, folk dance & music,
martial arts & mochi pounding will be held throughout the day
on an outdoor stage or the lawn. The festival will also feature
Japanese art & cultural exhibits, clothing, food, childrens activity
table, origami & more!  Admission is free. Fun for all ages.
Juilliard Park - 227 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa
http://www.sonomamatsuri.com

Competitions for athletes 50+.

June 2-4 AND June 9-11.

https://www.councilonaging.com/wine-country-games

11am-3pm - Join us in celebrating the arrival of Summer,
with handcrafted wines from our family of small producer along
with artisanal goods from local farms + food artisans.
15 Boutique Wineries, 50+ Handcrafted Wines, 8 Local
Farms + Food Artisans - Lots of Fun!  Valet included.
Grand Cru Custom Crush - A Winery Collective
1200 American Way, Windsor
https://www.exploretock.com/grandcru/event/403967/summer-open-house-marketplace

6-10pm - Our annual event benefiting community health brings together
friends new & old, committed to realizing the vision of eliminating health
inequities in northern Sonoma County.
Enjoy Live Music, Food, Drinks & more!

Bacchus Landing, Healdsburg

9:30am12:30 - (Kids, ages 8-12) ~ "Beauty and the Beast."
A great way to engage your child in dance, arts & crafts, imagination
building - and make new friends!
Tuition: $225/Per Week, 20% for 2nd child or additional camp week.
Classes meet 5 days - Mondays-Fridays.
Each camp will conclude with a short performance for parents/guardians
to watch.  Parents please arrive 15 minutes before the end of class
on the last day of camp!
56 W 6th Street Santa Rosa
(707) 575-8277
http://www.thedancecenter.com
 

6:30-9:45pm - Enjoy electrifying & heart-felt country/Americana
music by Nashville multiple Grammy nominees & best singer
songwriters Gretchen Peters, Matraca Berg & Steve Seskin. 
Additional artists will be Fitch Mountaineers & Special Guests. 
Food & beverages (including wine & beer) will be available for purchase.  Lawn seating, reserved seating and VIP Backstage tickets available. 
A portion of the ticket prices is tax deductible. Proceeds will go to our
local CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) & the Cloverdale
Senior Multipurpose Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to
benefit emergency preparedness/response & senior support.
Age 21+ only event.  Non-VIP parking at Cloverdale Airport only,
with a free shuttle to & from the venue.
Showa Farm
1140 Highland Ranch Road, Cloverdale
https://www.cloverdaleseniorcenter.org/charity-concert-2023

9:30-12:30pm - They are the perfect way to engage your child in dance,
arts and crafts, imagination building - and make new friends!
Classes meet 5 days-Mondays through Fridays.
Each camp will conclude with a short performance for parents/guardians
to watch. Parents-arrive 15 minutes before the end of class on the last
day of camp!
http://www.thedancecenter.com