• November 1 - 2 -- A Wine & Food Affair
  Wine & Food Education: A Wine & Food Affair has become the premier event for the Russian River Wine Road! Join us for a weekend of wine and food pairing in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. Receive "Tasting Along the Wine Road" Cookbook Volume 10 and event logo glass.
  Fee: $60, Weekend; $40 Sunday Only; $25 Designated DriverTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 723.6336

• November 15 -- Kunde Estates' Sustainable Winegrowing Hike
  Recreation, Benefit:Join Sonoma Valley Docent Bill Myers on a fun, casual and up-close hike through the 1,850 acre volcanic and vertical Kunde Estate. This is a great opportunity to see sustainable winegrowing practices at work while taking in wine country's spectacular scenery. Reservations are needed. Pack a sack lunch and wear hiking boots and bring sunscreen and water. A portion of the fee will be donated to the Sonoma Ecology Center.
  Fee: $15, includes wine tastingTime: Call for information & registration Phone Number: (707) 833.5501 Ext. 331

• November 23 - 24 -- Bodega VFD Christmas Crafts Faire
  Fair, Benefit: Annual Bodega Volunteer Fire Department's Christmas Crafts Faire at McCaughey Fire Hall, 17184 Bodega Hwy. Down Town Bodega. Free Admission. Come Celebrate The Christmas Holidays With Us. All Proceeds Go Directly To The Bodega Volunteer Fire Department.
  Fee: Free Admission ($60.Table Space Rental)Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 876.3385

• November 30 -- Tree Lighting Ceremony
  Holiday, Celebration: Tree Lighting Ceremony - VNA Hospice., Healdsburg Plaza Park, Merchant Open House from 3 - 5 pm, Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm.
  Fee: FreeTime: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.6935

Ongoing Events

• Each Wednesday & Saturday -- Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market
  Markets: The Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market runs year 'round at the Santa Rosa Veteran's Building East Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa - Rain or Shine!
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 522.8629

• Continuous -- Cooking and Wine Classes at Ramekins
  Food Education: Sonoma Valley's only facility dedicated to the education of the home cook, from amateur to the aficionado. Renowned chefs, authors and culinary experts teach their styles and techniques with class participants. Located just off the Sonoma Plaza, Ramekins features all types of cooking and wine classes year 'round. 450 W. Spain St., Sonoma
  Fee: $35 - $80 per classTime: Varies - Call for Schedule Phone Number: (707) 933.0450 x3

• January 1 - December 31 -- Food & Wine Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
  Wine & Food Education: Our executive Chef, Justin Wangler, has created a special reserve Wine & Food tasting focusing on the upper-tier Highland Estates and Stature wines paired with a delectable array of tasty foods, all served tapas style. Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton
  Fee: $25.00 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 571.8100

• Tuesday Evenings -- Newcomer Bridge
  Recreation: Enjoy a friendly and relaxed evening of bridge and chocolate with those who are new to the Santa Rosa Bridge Gallery, located at 3401 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $7Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 573.1200

• Continuous -- Relish Culinary School Cooking Classes
  Food Education: Relish combines professional chefs and distinct venues to create unique cooking classes and other culinary events. Classes cover a wide variety of topics, from cooking basics to gourmet wine pairings, ethnic menus to cooking with children. Relish Culinary School, Healdsburg.
  Fee: $25 - $125 per classTime: Varies-call for details. Phone Number: (707) 431.9999

• Daily -- Tasting Flights at Stonestreet Winery
  Wine Education: Our tasting room with stunning views of our Alexander Mountain Estate has an exciting and evolving tasting menu for your sampling pleasure. We offer tasting flights featuring our Chardonnays, Merlots and Cabernet Sauvignons, many of which are produced in quantities of less than 300 cases so they are available only in our tasting room.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 473.3333

• Daily, by appointment -- Sebastiani's Wine and Cheese Pairing Seminar
  Food & Wine Education: This tasty seminar will introduce you to the secrets behind perfect pairing. It includes 5 Sebastiani wines paired with 5 artisanal cheeses. Your palate will thank you as you discover the gastronomical pleasures that occur when a pairing is just right! 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: Call for reservations and pricingTime: by appointment only Phone Number: (800) 888.5532 x3203

• Daily -- Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie at St. Francis Winery
  Food & Wine Education: A flight of four St. Francis wines paired with a selection of artisan cheeses, salumis, along with charcuterie bites created by our Executive Chef. This al fresco experience offers views of majestic mountains & breathtaking vineyards. 100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $25, Free to Wine Club MembersTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 543.7713

• July 18 - November 12 -- The Architectural Art of the Charles M. Schulz Museum
  Exhibition: Special Features: The Museum Building is a multi-faceted exhibition that investigates the art behind the architecture of the Schulz Museum as it celebrates a milestone - its 5th anniversary. The exhibition opens July 18 and runs through November 12, 2007, at the Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Adults $8, Children & Seniors $5Time: Weekdays except Tues. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Phone Number: (707) 579.4452

• September 25 - November 11 -- Gualala Arts Featured Artists
  Exhibition, Reception: The Sea Ranch Lodge Front Gallery will host an opening reception Wednesday, September 25, 5 to 7 pm for an exhibit titled Gualala Arts Featured Artists. Karen Bowers (watercolor), Peggy Zink (pastels), Arna Means (etchings), Jerry Erickson (metal sculpture), Cynthia Myers (glass) and Barry Semegran (woodworking) will be showing through November 11. 60 Sea Walk Drive, Sea Ranch
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., daily Phone Number: (800) 732.7262

• October 19 - November 4 -- Day of The Dead Exhibition
  Exhibition: Day of The Dead Exhibition, museum open Wed-Sun 11am-5pm. The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th St., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5pp,$2 students/seniors,fee for membersTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• October 19 - November 10 -- The Consul
  Performing Arts: Menotti's opera The Consul is a nightmare-thriller of an opera, set in the midst of civil unrest where the central character, Magda, is trying to flee the country and in need of a visa from an unseen and unheard consul. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma
  Fee: $35 general, $32 seniors and studentsTime: Fri & Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763.8920

• November 1 - 30 -- Kidgits Tree of Thanks
  Family Fun: Coddingtown Mall Kidgits Club. Ask Guest Services for any additional information.
  Fee: FreeTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 527.5377

• Every Friday -- Ravenswood Blending Lab, Blend Zinfandel
  Wine Education: Blend your own Zin and have fun doing it. Get away from the crowds and experience Wine Country in a small group of oenophiles in our barrel room. You must be 21 year of age. Ravenswood Winery, 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349

• Ongoing -- Arts District...Downtown Santa Rosa
  Exhibitions/Museums: Come downtown to enjoy the Arts District...Downtown Santa Rosa! See public sculptures and visit many venues that make this area so inspiring, including the Sonoma County Museum, the Arts Council of Sonoma County and Courthouse and Railroad Squares. Call for more information.
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for information. Phone Number: (707) 543.3732

• May 14 - November 3 -- New Exhibit: Baseball as Allegory
  Exhibition: Schulz used sports themed strips as a springboard for many life themes-hope,perseverance, humiliation and leadership. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Free to members, adults:$5-8, kids:$5Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.4452

• May 17 - April 30 -- Shape & Space Sculpture Exhibit
  Exhibition: The new exhibit will feature 19 works of art by 10 outstanding sculptors. The pieces will be displayed through interior and exterior exhibits throughout the Arts Center's campus through April 2010. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd.,Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: normal business hours Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

• May 4 -- Jordan Vineyard & Winery - Sunday Tours
  Jordan Vineyard & Winery is now open on Sundays for visitors to enjoy the premiere winery experience available in Sonoma. Come and enjoy a tour of the winery and grounds along with tastings of the current releases, a library wine, plus selected food pairings. Call 1-800-654-1213 to make your appointment.
  Fee: $20 for tastings, $30 for toursTime: By Appointment Phone Number: 1-800-654-1213

• Every Sunday and Tuesday night -- Karaoke
  Celebration: Come be a star! Music, friends and fun at Spancky's, 8201 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA
  Fee: Free (drinks available to purchase)Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 766.8236

• 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month -- Sufi Dances of Universal Peace
  Recreation: Rejuvenate your spirit and open your heart with sacred circle dancing and joyous group singing honoring the world's mystical traditions. No previous experience is necessary to experience this joyous experience. Youth Annex (teen center) of the Sebastopol Community Center, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA.
  Fee: Sliding scale: $5 to $10Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.6508

• Every Monday -- General Meditation Class
  Instruction: New Meditation class on the 21 Tibetan meditations of Lam-Rim, or "Training the mind in Love and Compassion." Come find peace of mind. Each class is self-contained, so drop-ins welcome. At the Sonoma Community Center 276 East Napa St. Sonoma
  Fee: $10 Suggested donationTime: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 717.4943 or (707) 938.4626

• Every Wednesday -- Dry Creek Kitchen's Wine Wednesdays
  Dry Creek Kitchen, Charlie Palmer's internationally acclaimed Wine Country restaurant, announces a wine program that allows guests to enjoy rare and unique vintages at greatly reduced prices. Each Wednesday, a distinct and exceptional wine will be available by the glass or bottle at the incomparable price of 10% over cost. 317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: dicounted 10%over costTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 394.6500

• Every First & Third Wednesday -- Celtic Session Music-Guerneville School
  Live Music, Benefit: Join us the First & Third Wednesday of each month for Celtic Folk Music at 16280 Main Street, Guerneville. This is an invitation to participate at a gathering of Celtic musician's session. 10% of today's pizza sales are donated to 2nd grade at Guerneville School.
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Wednesday-Sunday, every week -- Christo and Jeanne-Claude Exhibition
  Exhibition: Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Objects Wrapped and Unwrapped (from the permanent collection in the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Gallery). The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th St., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5pp,$2students/seniors,free for membersTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• Wednesday-Sunday, every week -- Historical Artifacts
  Exhibition: Historical Artifacts from the Museum's Permanent Collection (from the permanent collection in the History Gallery). The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th St., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5pp,$2students/seniors,free for membersTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• Every Thursday Night -- "Small Plates" at Sea Ranch Lodge
  Dining: Please join us for our eclectic small plate menu every Thursday in our Main Dining Room. We welcome you to fashion a meal by ordering several small plates or order individually as you wish. 60 Sea Walk Drive, Sea Ranch.
  Fee: VariesTime: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 785.2371

• Every Thursday & Friday Night -- Live Music & Dinner at Charizma
  Live Music: Thursdays - Funky Jazz w Nils Molin & Matt Silva from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fridays - Flamenco, Blues, Jazz & Folk Music by John Moreno from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 16337 Main Street, Guerneville
  Fee: No CoverTime: See descrption Phone Number: (707) 869.0909

• Every Thursday Night -- Cafe Jazz Series at the Palette Art Cafe
  Live Music: The Healdsburg Jazz Festival and Palette Art Cafe present the Thursday Night Cafe Jazz Series at the Palette Art Cafe, located behind the La Crema Tasting Room at 235 Healdsburg Ave in Healdsburg. Come for dinner, stay for the jazz!!
  Fee: No CoverTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.2788

• Every Thursday of the month -- Pianoman Ed Wetteland Jazz
  Live Music: Ed Wetteland is a consummate musician. He is a performer, composer, arranger, conductor and teacher. In his career spanning over 40 years he has trained and backed singers, been music director for luminaries such as Bob Hope and Bobby Kennedy, written music for motion pictures and performed as both a solo performer and an ensemble members of many wonderful Bay Area and international bands. At the Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street, Guerneville, CA.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Every Thursday, Fridday & Saturday -- Michel-Schlumberger Green Tour and Hillside Tasting
  Wine Education: Enjoy this extraordinary tour of our eco-friendly Estate learning about our organic garden, abundant wildlife, Wine Creek restoration, sustainable winegrowing and more. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of our award winning Estate wines. Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, 4155 Wine Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $25Time: 10:30 a.m. by appointment Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• Every Friday night -- Karaoke
  Celebration: Come be a star! Music, friends and fun at the Willowbrook Ale House, 3600 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma
  Fee: Free (food and drink to purchase)Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 766.8236

• Every Friday and Saturday Night -- Live Jazz
  Live Music: Sit back and relax to the cool sounds of jazz every Friday and Saturday in the Lounge starting at 7:30pm; Live piano every Sunday featuring Ron Cameron. Equus Restaurant, 101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 578.0149

• Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Jazz in the lobby at the Hotel Healdsburg
  Live Music: Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations! 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.2800

• Ongoing Friday Mornings -- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Market
  Markets: Year 'round Farmers' Market at Depot Park - First Street West, Sonoma.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12: p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

• Each Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- Michel-Schlumberger Artisan Cheese and Wine Pairing
  Food & Wine Education: Please join us at Michel-Schlumberger each Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a tasting of our Reserve quality and current releases carefully paired with local Sonoma County Artisan and Farmstead cheeses. Reservation is required. 4155 Wine Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $15Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• Third Friday of Every Month -- Micro Gallery Art Opening
  Exhibition: Micro Gallery is Sonoma County's premier place for contemporary art. Each third Friday of the month we host an opening event at Ray Modern, 606 Wilson Street at 7th, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 570.0128

• May 5 - November 24 -- Windsor Farmers Market
  Recreation: Each Sunday from May through November. The market will host a wide array of fresh produce, including vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and several varieties of dried fruit, and fruit platters at Christmas time. At the Windsor Town Green on Bell Road.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 838.5382

• Every 3rd Saturday of the Month -- Pacific Coast Air Museum Open House
  Museums & Exhibitions: On the third weekend of each month the cockpit of a featured aircraft will be open for our visitors to view and inspect. At the Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2330 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.7900

• Every Saturday Afternoon -- Winemaker Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Please join us for an informal and intimate wine tasting with the winemaker. We feature a different outstanding winery every week. Call ahead for details and reservations. We carry small release premium wines from all wine regions. Come join the fun! The Wine Emporium, Inc., 125 North Main Street, Sebastopol, CA
  Fee: Prices VaryTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.2500 or (877) 349.2285

• First Weekend of Each Month -- Alexander Valley's First Weekend
  Wine Education: A free series of special events for wine lovers. Different wineries and different themes previewed each month. Call for specific locations.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays Phone Number: (888) 289.4637

• Saturdays, May through November -- Healdsburg Certified Farmers' Market
  Market: Saturday Market held at North and Vine Streets, One block west of the Plaza, Healdsburg, CA.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1956

• August 4 - November 3 -- First Friday Artwalk, Santa Rosa
  Exhibition: Enjoy fine art, meet local artists, and explore downtown Santa Rosa at the First Friday Artwalk on August 4, September 1, October 6, and November 3. Visit the Event Booth on Courthouse Square on the evening of each First Friday.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 543.3737

• First Friday after first Tuesday/monthly -- Art Opening
  Museums & Exhibitions, Reception: The Arts Guild of Sonoma, a non-profit organization, located at 140 E Napa Street in downtown Sonoma holds monthly art openings featuring local artist members. Everyone is invited, snacks and drinks provided by the artists. Please come and enjoy the fun. Our hours are: Mon, Wed, Thurs 11-5pm, Fri 11-9pm. Sat 10-9pm, Sun 10-6pm. Closed Tuesdays.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.3115

• First Thursday evening of each month -- ARTwalk
  Museums & Exhibitions: Downtown Sebastopol's monthly strolling tour of art displays in galleries, restaurants, cafes and businesses. Self-guided beginning at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. Viewing time at each location is currently limited to time each individual location is open to the public. Time varies, but mostly is 5 PM to 7 PM.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.3032

• Every First Thursday of the month -- Jimtown Store Monthly Wine Bar
  Wine Education: Jimtown Store hosts a Wine Bar on the first Thursday of each month. Our Wine Bar events are a fun opportunity to taste hand crafted wines from some of our small wine producing neighbors and friends. Enjoy an evening of wine tasting, great food and live music on the pation with us! 6706 Hwy 128, Healdsburg
  Fee: $18.00Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.1212

• TBA -- Safari West Fifth Annual Block Party!
  Celebration: Our annual wild safari party is to allow our friends and neighbors to get a close-up look at the exotic family that lives in your backyard! Face-painting station and other surprises. Reservations are essential. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: Adults $20; Children under 12 go free Time: Beginning at 10 a.m. & scheduled throughout the day Phone Number: (707) 579.2551

• TBA -- 24th Annual Holiday Heart of Sonoma Valley Open House
  Celebration:Join us for our 24th Annual Holiday Open House! Join 19 wineries throughout Sonoma Valley for this annual celebration. Enjoy wine tastings, meet winemakers, mingle in our caves & cellars, stock up on your favorite wines for the holidays & more!
  Fee: $30/person for both days.Time: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 794.9463

• TBA -- Thanksgiving on the Sonoma Serengeti at Safari West
  Holiday, Celebration: Dine amongst the giraffes and playful lemurs, delight at our swift and sleek cheetahs, you may even run into a few anxious-looking wild guinea fowl! Join Nancy and Peter Lang and all of us here at Safari West for a sumptuous Thanksgiving feast served with a touch of Africa. Price does not include tax and/or gratuity. Reservations are essential. 3115 Porter Creek Road Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $35 for adults and $15 for children 4-12Time: Two Seatings: 12 Noon and 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.2551

• TBA -- Fourth Annual Game Winery Dinner at St. Francis Winery
  Food & Wine Education: Our wonderful local artisan food producers, as well as game from the legendary Broken Arrow Ranch, will assist Chef John Littlewood in creating a fantastic menu that will excite and satisfy at the same time. Each course will be artfully paired with a memorable St. Francis Wine. 100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $135 Public, $105 Wine Club MembersTime: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.0255 or (800) 543.7713 x 255

• TBA -- 21st Annual Holiday Affair at Ferrari-Carano
  Holiday, Celebration: Come celebrate the arrival of the holidays and see the winery decked out with festive holiday decorations at our 21st Annual Holiday Affair food and wine pairing extravaganza. 8761 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $25Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.6700

• TBA -- La Fete du Beaujolais Nouveau Fundraiser
  Benefit, Auction: Alliance Francaise de Santa Rosa is having its annual fundraising event, La Fete du Beaujolais Nouveau at Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa. The French-themed festivities include French food, wine, desserts, live music, and silent auction. Visit the AFSR website for more info. Or to be event/auction donor/sponsor, please contact info@afsantarosa.org
  Fee: $35-$45 in advance; $45-$55 at doorTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 543.8151

• TBA -- Lighting of City Hall with Santa on the Plaza
  Holiday, Family Fun: Every year Santa Claus rides on a vintage fire truck to the Sonoma Plaza, lights up the Christmas tree and City Hall and passes out candy canes to tots.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 996.1090

• TBA -- Nicholson Ranch Annual Lobster Boil
  Celebration: Join us at 6:00 pm in the Courtyard for wine and cheese while we watch the lobsterpots steam and boil. At 7:00 pm, the lobster crew will spill the bounty onto our tables to let the feast begin! Afterward, we will relax in the Tasting Room with dessert nibbles and our new 2005 Estate Merlot. 4200 Napa Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $95, $75 for wine club membersTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.8822

• TBA -- Goddess & Godwear Faire
  Faire: Feel like a Goddess (or a God) this holiday season, as you shop and socialize at the 5th annual Holiday Goddesswear and Godwear Faire. Twenty-five vendors offer you the very best of divine fashions for men and women alike. Sebastopol Masonic Lodge, 373 N. Main Street, Sebastopol CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.5792

• TBA -- A Downtown Healdsburg Celebration!
  Holiday, Celebration: Merchants Downtown open house. Bring your gift list and your appetites to our not to be missed town celebration.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.6935

• TBA -- Annual Parade of Lights
  Holiday: The celebrated Parade of Lights is the premier holiday festival for the Sonoma County area. Festival founder, Trentadue Winery donates proceeds from this event to support local charities.Ring in the holiday season with hot apple cider, fresh baked goodies and festive live music! Admire our spectacular light show while tasting our finest wines and ports. Fulfill a child's dream by donating an unwrapped toy.
  Fee: Free admissionTime: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.3104 x 106

• TBA -- Santa's Riverboat Arrival
  Holiday, Family Fun: Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Petaluma Riverfront onboard the tug, 'Petaluma', to greet the children and distribute candy canes.
  Fee: FreeTime: Noon Phone Number: (707) 769.0429

• TBA -- Fall Festival
  Celebration, Benefit: The Fall Festival features a Silent Auction and various other items for sale; homemade jams, baked goods, candy, etc., handmade items and a Silent Auction. The youth group will be selling Expresso & goodies to raise money for their 2008 Mission Trips. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 209 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: FreeTime: Call for Information Phone Number: (707) 433.2107

• TBA -- Sonoma Community Center's Thanksgiving
  Holiday, Dining: Please joing us at Sonoma Community Center for our 53rd annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner. We will have a hosted bar, music, festive holiday decor and traditional foods. 276 East Napa Street, Sonoma
  Fee: Free admissionTime: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.4626 ext. 1

• TBA -- Annual Northbay Veterans Day Parade
  Celebration: Vintage war birds and sleek air racers fly-in to "America's Quintessential Hometown," to take part in what has been called the "largest Veterans Day Parade north of the Golden Gate". The planes will fly in formation over Historic Downtown Petaluma, between 1 and 2 p.m. Parade, which begins at 1 p.m., winds its way north from the starting point at Walnut Park at "D" Street, to finish up back at Walnut Park.
  Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707)762.5710

• TBA -- An Evening for the Animals
  Benefit, Auction: This fun evening of food, silent auction and doggie fashion show benefits the PETaluma Animal Shelter. Come join us for our ninth annual evening at Hermann Sons Hall 860 Western Ave, PETaluma. Call 707-763-6560 or 707-778-4396 for more info.
  Fee: $15.00 in advance $20.00 at the doorTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763.6560

• TBA -- Antique Wagon And Horse Procession
  Historic, Family Fun: See an exquisite collection of antique wagons, decorated horse teams and fairy-tale characters on horseback form a procession through Historic Downtown Petaluma.
  Fee: FreeTime: Call for Information Phone Number: (707) 769.0429

• TBA -- Holiday Magic Gala Dinner Dance
  Holiday, Celebration: Gala dinner dance with silent & live auctions and entertainment kicks off Sonoma Valley's holiday social season. Vintage House, 264 First Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: $100Time: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (707) 996.0311

• TBA -- 3rd Annual Sonoma Heritage Tour
  Historic: Experience the historic Sonoma Mission by candle light. and enjoy historical reinactments, music, and tours. Call for details
  Fee: $25Time: Call for Information Phone Number: (707) 939.9420

• TBA -- Hollydaze And Vine
  Holiday, Exhibition: This show showcases mostly the talent of local and in-state artists. In addition to wide array of holiday art, this show also features a raffle of some of the most unique work done by the show artists. Petaluma Women's Club, 518 B Street, Petaluma.
  Fee: $5Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.2473

• TBA -- Divine Food & Wine
  Benefit, Auction: The 5th Annual Divine Food & Wine with Wine Country Master Chefs honors Chef John Ash this year. Join us for a fabulous gourmet meal paired with fantastic local wines, silent and live auctions benefiting the Diabetes Society. Held at the Hilton Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa.
  Fee: $100 per personTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 578.0887

• TBA -- Healdsburg Farmers & Craft Market
  Market: Every Saturday in November features the Arts & Crafts Market with beautiful handcrafted original creations. Rain or shine. North & Vine Streets, just one block from the Healdsburg Plaza.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1956

• TBA -- Annual Food and Wine Pairing Dinner Fundraiser
  Food & Wine Education, Benefit: Ever wondered what wines to pair with Thai food? This year's dinner at Nits Thai Creations, overlooking the beautiful Russian River in Guerneville, pairs Nit's exquisite Thai food with premier Sonoma County wines to benefit a valuable organization: Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods.
  Fee: $100/person, or $175/two peopleTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.9177

• TBA -- Holiday in Carneros
  Holiday, Celebration: Join 15 Carneros Wineries for this fun winery open house weekend. Sample and purchase great wines, enjoy tasty treats, browse interesting arts and crafts, listen to lively music, meet the winemakers and winery owners amd much much more. Admission includes a Holiday in Carneros logo glass, wine tasting and unique offerings planned by the individual wineries.
  Fee: $25 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 909.4352

• TBA -- SCSF Presents "Le Cirque de Sonoma"
  Benefit, auction: Sonoma Charter School Fundraising Presents "Le Cirque de Sonoma" on November 3rd, 2007 at The Lodge at Sonoma. Dinner, Silent & Live Auctions, Entertainment & Dancing. Join us for a magical evening of sight and sound benefiting Sonoma Charter School.
  Fee: Contact us for an invitationTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.5539 ext. 25#