Sonoma County - November Events

• November 6 - 7 -- A Wine & Food Affair
  Wine & Food Education: A Wine & Food Affair is the premier event for Wine Road! Join us for a weekend of wine and food pairing in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys, Northern Sonoma County. You will receive our new Tasting Along the Wine Road Cookbook Volume 11 as part of your limited time, advance online purchase ticket price. All of the wineries participating will have a favorite winery recipe in the cookbook, which they will prepare both days for you to sample, along with the perfect wine.
  Fee: $60 Weekend/$40 Sunday only/$20 Designated DriverTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 723.6336

• November 6 -- Hike and Taste at Kunde Family Estate
  Recreation, Wine Education: Join Sonoma Valley Docent Bill Myers on a fun, casual and up-close hike through the 1,850 acre Kunde Family Estate. Wind through the estate's distinct eco-systems, each one uniquely contributing to the process of sustainable winegrowing. Taste wines along the way in the very vineyards where the grapes are grown!
  Fee: $25/$15 under 21Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 282.1534

• November 13 - 14 -- Post Harvest Party at Roche Vineyards
  Celebration: Join us in celebrating our 2010 Harvest with barrel tasting and fine foods! Join the Roche Family and Winemaker Michael Carr for an afternoon of 2009 & 2010 Barrel Tasting with light bites prepared by Mara Roche. 122 West Spain Street, Sonoma
  Fee: Call for information and reservationsTime: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 935.7115

Ongoing Events

• Ongoing -- E&O Trading Co - Wine for Wheelchairs
  Benefit: Whenever you purchase a bottle of Lookout Ridge 'Marco Digiulio' Sonoma Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon '05 (92 points, Wine Spectator) at E&O Trading Co., Wine for Wheelchairs will donate a wheelchair to one needy individual in your name. You will receive a photograph of the recipient receiving their wheelchair.
  Fee: $120Time: All day Phone Number: (415) 693.0303

• 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

• Every Wednesday & Saturday -- Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market
  Markets: The year round farmers' market is know as the Original Santa Rosa Farmers Market. Along with fruits and vegetables from Sonoma County and other local areas, you'll find food and cooking products, fresh seafood, baked goods, cheese, honey, flowers, plants, and arts & crafts all from local farmers and artisans. Santa Rosa Veteran's Building East Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

• 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. 7111 Hwy 128, Healdsburg
  Fee: $7-$18Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 355.8008

• 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

• Ongoing -- Downtown Santa Rosa Arts District
  Exhibits, 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

• Daily -- Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie at St. Francis Winery
  Food & Wine Education: Food & Wine Education: The Wine & Charcuterie tasting, which is served al fresco May thru October, includes a flight of St. Francis wines presented with a rustic charcuterie plate which will include the Chef's house-made pates, rillettes, along with the best artisan made cheeses, salumi, and olives. 100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $30, Free to Wine Club MembersTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 543.7713

• Daily, by appointment -- Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop at B.R. Cohn
  Wine Education: Join a B.R. Cohn hospitality representative and photographer David Sharp as he takes you on a three hour walk through the B.R. Cohn Olive Hill Estate Vineyards. David will share his tips for shooting great vineyard photos, while he discusses the different aspects of Olive Hill's vines. Appointments are required.
  Fee: $45, $35 wine club membersTime: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 931.7924 ext 123

• November 27 - January 2 -- Healdsburg Wine Country Christmas
  Holiday, Celebration: A chic but small town Christmas. Events start with the Nov. 27 Downtown Holiday Party and end with the Jan. 2, 2010 Fruitcake Toss. Other events are: A Strolling Holiday Dine Around on Dec. 9, 10, 16 & 17 of four courses in a progressive fine restaurant dinner tour, Dec. 12 Family Santa Party and Dec. 13 Victorian Inns Holiday Tour.
  Fee: Complimentary to $85Time: Various Phone Number: (707) 433.6935

• Daily, by appointment -- Michel-Schlumberger Vertical Reserve Cabernet Tastings
  Wine Education: Since these wines are all from estate grown fruit, and the same special block in the vineyard, each vintage will reflect the unique characteristics of a different growing season. Taste them side by side using Reidel glassware. A guided tasting that allows you to compare and contrast these wines. Call for an appointment. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $25Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• July 25 - November 30 -- New Exhibit:The Language of Lines
  Family Fun: How cartoonists create characters.Cartoon characters are explored from the early iconic figures of Thomas Nast to a behind the scenes look at Patrick McDonnell's "Mutts". Exhibit runs through November 30, 2009. Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa. Co-curated by cartoon historian, Brian Walker
  Fee: Free to members, adults:$5-8, Kids:$5.00Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.4452

• September 3 & 17, October 24, November 19 -- Perfectly Pinot Seminar at Gloria Ferrer
  Wine Education: This one of a kind seminar will explore the Carneros region and how Pinot Noir is not only the perfect wine for food pairing but also the perfect grape for the blending of sparkling wines. 23555 Carneros Highway (121), Sonoma
  Fee: $30Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.1951

• September 5 - November 29 -- Sonoma Valley Museum of Art BIENNIAL2009
  Exhibit: The diverse exhibition features 59 original works by 48 North Bay artists, including paintings, drawings, photographs, ceramics, mixed media and sculpture. Susan Cummins, collector and gallerist, Frances McCormack, artist, and Michael Schwager, curator and professor, comprise this year's distinguished panel of judges. 551 Broadway, Sonoma
  Fee: $5 Individuals/$8 Families/K-12 & Members FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed - Sun Phone Number: (707) 939.7862

• September 26, October 15, November 12 -- Flavor Palate & Sparkling Wines: An Appetizing Seminar
  Wine Education: Experience the ultimate palate sensory exploration through the versatility of sparkling wines. Learn how to pair sparkling wine with a diverse range of flavors and textures, while seeking the most delicious complement to your bubbly. Gloria Ferrer, 23555 Carneros Highway (121), Sonoma
  Fee: $25Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.1951

• September 28 - November 15 -- Sebastopol Gallery Exhibit: Sandy Eastoak
  Exhibit: Featuring paintings by Sandy Eastoak that revolve around two themes: material experimentation, and native history and mythology. Other works on exhibit: painting, prints, photography, sculpture, mixed media, ceramics, and designer jewelry. Sebastopol Gallery, 150 North Main Street, Sebastopol
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily Phone Number: (707) 829.7200

• October 13 - November 1 -- Merle C. Jensen Exhibition at Village Inn
  Exhibition, Reception: The Village Inn & Restaurant is pleased to present the paintings of Merle C. Jensen. Mr. Jensen's paintings in acrylic will be on display in our Bar. Meet the artist at a reception on Sunday, October 18, from 2 PM to 5 PM. 20822 River Boulevard, Monte Rio
  Fee: FreeTime: Daily Phone Number: (707) 865.2304

• Nightly -- Martini Music Night
  Live Music: Live local music, panoramic ocean views, drink specials. All ages welcome, Never a cover charge. Bluewater Bistro and Bar 21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.3513

• Wine and Cheese Pairings -- Wine and Cheese Pairing at Robledo Family Winery
  Food & Wine Education: Cheese and Wine Pairing at Robledo Family Winery. A selection of local artisan cheeses paired with our reserve wine flight. To be accompanied by seasonal condiments and chocolate truffles. Six guest minimum/eight guest maximum. Advanced reservations required by calling Jayme at (707) 939-6903.
  Fee: $30pp Time: by appointment only Phone Number: (707) 939.6903

• 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 -- 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

• Daily -- Sonoma Valley Winery Tour
  Wine Education: Board one of California Wine Tours luxury vehicales where you can join other Wine Country enthusiasts in enjoying 4 winery stops. The tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. from a popular Sonoma Valley location. "An inexpensive, yet luxurious way to tour the wine country and meet new people!" *Reservations are required and includes lunch.
  Fee: $69 per personTime: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 294.6386

• May - November -- 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 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

• Every Sunday -- Sunday Adult Dharma Class
  Recreation: Meet with Rev. Carol Himaka and other members of the temple for lessons and discussion. The Dharma teachings offer a unique perspective on our world and the problems that we encounter. All are invited to attend this fascinating group, beginners welcome! Enmanji Buddhist Temple, 1200 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol
  Fee: Free, donations acceptedTime: 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.2252

• Sundays -- Prayers for World Peace
  Recreation: To have outer peace, we must first find inner peace. Meditation quiets down the mental distractions we experience. Join us in creating the causes for a peaceful world. Call for more information. Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $10Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Sundays -- Dharma4Kids
  Family Fun: Dharma4Kids is a class families are welcome to drop in to learn how to develop, harmony, confidence, and methods to calm our minds and be happy in these uncertain and busy times. Suitable for ages 4-14. Parents are welcome to stay and participate in the class. Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $5 donation requested per familyTime: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Sunday -- Jazzy Sunday Brunch Flamingo Resort
  Family Fun: Join KJZY's personalities as they broadcast live during Sunday Champagne Brunch at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa. Enjoy more than 50 foods including roasted meats, eggs, seafood and breakfast. Call for full menu and more information.
  Fee: Adults $25; Children under 12 $12.50Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 523.4745

• 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 Sunday -- French Garden Farm Market
  Market: Freshly harvest produce from French Garden Farm sold every Sunday during Brunch year round at French Garden Restaurant, 8050 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 824.2030

• 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 Monday, March 2 - November 30 -- Healdsburg Organic Farms Bike Tour
  Recreation, Food Education: Take a casual bike tour of the organic farms of the Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. Taylor Lampson of Meadowsong Farm will guide you through a world of biodynamic farming, wine growing and organic management. Advance reservation is required.
  Fee: $149 per personTime: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 473.0610

• Every Tuesday - Sunday Night -- Live Music at Main Street Station
  Live Music: Enjoy live acoustic Jazz, Blues, and a variety of other fine music and comedy in our intimate entertainment venue. 16280 Main St, Guerneville
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for information & tickets Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Third Tuesday of the Month -- Enmanji Buddhist Temple Dharma Class
  Recreation: Rev. Carol Himaka will hold classes on the Buddhas teachings. 2,551 years ago Sakyamuni Buddha brought us his teachings on suffering and its cessation. People from all religions and all walks of life can benefit from this truly unique perspective. 1200 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol
  Fee: Free, donations acceptedTime: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823-2252

• 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

• Every Wednesday -- Meditation for Everyone
  Recreation: Explore basic meditation techniques in conjunction with a teaching on practical meditation practices that are suitable for everyone. Call for more information. Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m.- 8:15 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Wednesday-Sunday -- 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 Street, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5/$2 Students & Seniors/Members FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• Every Wednesday-Sunday -- 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 Street, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5/$2 Students & Seniors/Members FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• Every Thursday -- Martini Music Thursdays
  Live Music: Located in the Bluewater Bistro's Fireside Lounge, Live music plays every Thursday night from 5-8PM. Drink specials nightly. No cover charge. All ages welcome. 21301 Heron Dr. Bodega Bay
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.3519 x40

• 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: $2Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Every Thursday, Friday & 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 Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $25Time: 10:30 a.m. by appointment Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• Every Thusday, Friday & Saturday -- Sebastiani's Open Air Trolley Tour
  Historic, Wine Education: See historic Sonoma, inclusive of three of our prized vineyards, through the eyes of the Cuneo & Sebastiani Families. Approximately 50 minutes. Weather permitting. 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: $7.50 per person Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.3230

• Friday through Sunday and by appointment -- Vineyard Excursion in the Pinzgauer
  Wine Education: This adventure will get you out into Gundlach Bundschu's 320-acre estate. Our Pinzgauer vehicle takes you into the foothills of the Mayacamas mountains, where you'll learn about the vines that have made our wines for 150 years. After a tasting at the summit, we'll head back to the caves for a sip of our Vintage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
  Fee: $40/personTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 939.3019

• Every Friday and Saturday -- Blackstone Wine & Cheese Tour
  Food & Wine Education: Enjoy Blackstone’s Wine & Cheese Tour every Friday & Saturday. Includes winery tour, wine tasting and cheese pairing! Group size limited to 12 people. Reservations Required. 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
  Fee: $25Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.1999

• Second Friday of the Month -- Ballroom & Latin Dancing
  Dancing: Join us for dance lessons with Emily McAuliffe, then dancing with deejay Freddie Marsh-Lott. Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Lesson & Dance $10/Dance only $8Time: 7:30 p.m. Dance Lesson/8:15 p.m. Dance Phone Number: (707) 529.2824

• 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

• Friday & Saturday Mornings -- Ravenswood Wine Blending Seminar
  Wine Education: Experience the joys and frustrations of being a winemaker. Learn about zin, carignane, petite sirah, and why they are blended together. Each participant creates their own blend and leaves with a 375ml bottle of their wine to impress their friends. Allow for an hour and a half. RSVP with peter.griffith@ravenswood-wine.com. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $50 per personTime: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349 or (707) 933.2332

• Fridays -- Bayer Park and Community Garden
  Family Fun, Garden Education: Experience Santa Rosa's agricultural past - in the middle of the city! The whole family will delight in the barns, hay bales and working garden at Bayer Farm, operated by LandPaths. Kids (and adults!) will enjoy farm activities, crafts, games and active play. Call for information.
  Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 524.9318

• Every Friday at Noon -- Noon Time Meditation
  Recreation: These weekly guided meditation sessions include two meditations, a relaxing breathing meditations and a unique joyful meditation each week. Call for more information. Held at 120 North St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• 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

• Every Friday -- Late Night Fridays: Live Music + Wine
  Now open late every Friday. Come enjoy Sebastiani Vineyards' wine while relaxing in our courtyard! Must be 21 years old. 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 888.5532 EXT. 3230

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

• Every Friday Night -- GLAM Friday
  Celebration: Gay Lesbian & Open Minded Club !Hot Dj's,Go-Go Dancers,Drink Specials,etc. Come dance all night!Top40,Hip Hop. 21+ 3345 Santa Rosa Ave Santa Rosa. Cheers!
  Fee: $6Time: 9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 217.0330

• 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

• Every Saturday -- Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue Tour
  Tour: Come take a tour of Wildlife Rescue and meet our Education Animals. Mountain lions, foxes, raccoons and so much more! Tours are by appointment only. We look forward to seeing you there! 403 Mecham Road, Petaluma
  Fee: $5 Donation Requested for AdultsTime: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 992.0274

• Every Saturday and Sunday -- Larson Family Winery Future's Tour
  Wine Education: Larson Family Winery is happy to announce their new 20 minute tours available every Saturday and Sunday beginning at 11am and 2pm. Tours are $5/person, refundable with bottle purchase and include a future's tasting straight from the spigots of two large stainless steel tanks. 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $5/person (refundable w/ wine purchase)Time: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.3031 Ext. 20

• Saturday evenings every other month -- Riverfront Art Gallery Reception & Show
  Reception, Exhbition: An opening reception at Riverfront Art Gallery (132 Petaluma Blvd. N., with food, wine, and live music, hosts feature artists Tracy Bigelow Grisman and Henry White, as well as new work from the 24 member artists. The new show runs from 8/5-9/21, with a downtown Petaluma Art Walk scheduled for 8/8 from 5-8 pm.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 775.4278

• Every Saturday; By-appointment Mon-Fri. -- Public Tastings at MacRostie Winery
  Wine Education: MacRostie Winery and Vineyards will begin opening its Sonoma winemaking facility every Saturday for walk-in tastings starting November 1, 2008. This marks the first time in its history that MacRostie has been open for drop-in public tastings. 21481 8th Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: $10/personTime: Saturday 11a.m. - 4:30 p.m; M-F by appt. Phone Number: (415) 495.1107

• Saturdays in November -- Anaba Wine & Pie Sampling Saturdays
  Food & Wine Education: Sample a different holiday pie with our 2008 Late Harvest Viognier every Saturday in November so you can find the perfect pairing for your Thanksgiving feast! Anaba Tasting Room, 60 Bonneau Rd., Sonoma
  Fee: $10 tasting fee; Waived with wine purchaTime: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.4188 x106

• Third 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

• Every Saturday and Sunday by appointment -- Olive Hill Estate Cheese & Wine Tasting
  Food & Wine Education: This exciting tasting experience offers flights of four flagship wines paired with four specially chosen Sonoma County artisan cheeses to complement. Sessions are limited to 8 and appointments are required. B.R. Cohn Winery, & Olive Hill Estate, is located at 15000 Sonoma Highway 12 in Glen Ellen.
  Fee: $25, $20 for B.R. Cohn wine club membersTime: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. by appt. Phone Number: (707) 931.7924 x 123

• 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, by appointment only -- Tasting of Keller Estate Wines
  Wine Education: Keller Estate is open on Saturdays, by appointment only, to welcome you for a personalized tour of the spectacular facility and a tasting of the most memorable wines in the Petaluma Gap Region. 5875 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma
  Fee: $10/Wine Club Members Free Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.2117

• Saturday Afternoons -- General Meditaiton Program
  Recreation: Drop-In Classes are part of our meditation series. Each class helps us understand how we can have a beautiful experience of life. Learn how meditation can help you. Call for more information. Held at 120 North St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th -- 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

• 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

• First Monday of Every Month -- Learn to Salsa w/ "JAS"
  Recreation, Instruction: Beginner Salsa dance lesson! "JAS" has been teaching, choreographing & performing in Sonoma County since 2000. All classes are held at Jasdance Academy, 515 Fifth Street, 3rd floor, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $45 for 4-week Series, $75 For CouplesTime: 7:10 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.4292

• 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

• April 3, May 15, June 25, Aug 14, Sept 25, November 12 & 19, Dec 4 -- Classic Sparkling Wine and Cheese Combinations at Gloria Ferrer
  Wine & Food Education: Hosted by Cindy Friedman, CWP Savor the pleasure of glorious cheese paired with our distinctive Gloria Ferrer Sparkling wines. Local Sonoma County artisan cheeses share center stage with some of the best from Spain and other regions of California. 23555 Hwy Carneros Hwy., Sonoma
  Fee: $30Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.1917

• TBA -- 26th Annual Holiday Heart of Sonoma Valley Open House
  Celebration: Toast the Holiday Season in the Wine Country! Heart of Sonoma Valley Association invites you to our 26th Annual Holiday Open House! Join twenty-four wineries throughout the heart of 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, pick up holiday gifts for your friends & family and relish in wine country holiday cheer!
  Fee: $30/person for both days in advance ($35 at the door)Time: 11 a.m. - 4 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. Reservations are essential. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $50 Adults/$22 Children 4-12Time: Two Seatings: Noon & 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.2551

• TBA -- St. Francis Wild Game Winery Dinner
  Food & Wine Education, Dining: This annual dinner highlights local game harvested from fields and streams by prominent producers. Winemaker Tom Mackey will pull out a beautifully aged library selection to pair with Chef David Bush's delicious new appetizers and sides to dazzle our guests. 100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $125 Public $99 Wine Club MembersTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE x 255

• TBA -- Artisano: Local Wine, Food, Art, Music
  Benefit: Artisano is a celebration of small production, locally handcrafted wine, food and art and the people who produce it. Artisano is a benefit for Slow Food Sonoma County, North, helping to fund the chapter's School Garden Project.
  Fee: $75 Advance/$90 At the GateTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.8500

• TBA -- Holiday Arts & Crafts Faire
  Holiday, Fair: The City of Rohnert Park Recreation Dept. Holiday Faire featuring a variety of talented artists and crafts people will be held at the Community Center, 5401 Snyder Ln. Includes photos with Santa, entertainment, food, and face painting. Also features a holiday pottery sale, fused glass and mosaics.
  Fee: Free AdmissionTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 588.3456

• TBA -- Gualala Arts' Festival of Trees
  Holiday, Celebration: We invite everyone to join us in celebrating "Christmas on the Coast" with two days of fun, food, live entertainment and activities for the entire family while shopping for that perfect gift. This is a community celebration and a fundraising event for Gualala Arts, as well as a step back in time to the ambiance of Gualala's past as an 1850s thriving mill town. Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Road, Gualala
  Fee: FreeTime: Fri 10a.m.-5p.m./Sat 10a.m.-4p.m. Phone Number: (707) 884.1138

• TBA -- Healdsburg's Downtown Holiday Party
  Holiday, Celebration: A Healdsburg Tradition! This celebration in and around Healdsburg's charming Plaza will have plenty of refreshments, holiday cheer and entertainment including jazz, a brass quintet, horse-drawn carriage rides and much more. It is also a perfect time and place to get a jump on Christmas shopping at scores of unique shops.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.6935

• 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 -- Sixth Annual Miniatures at the Manor
  Celebration, Benefit: This gala annual benefit at Madrona Manor begins with a champagne reception and hors d'oeuvres, dinner featuring fine wine paired with creations by Chef Jesse Mallgren and a silent auction of juried, small, original art. All proceeds benefit the Plaza Arts mission to support local school arts programs.
  Fee: $125Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1970

• TBA -- Fall Book Sale!
  Benefit: Come join us for our Spring 2009 Used Book Sale and choose from our outstanding selection. Presented by Friends of the Healdsburg Library, at Healdsburg Regional Library, 139 Piper Street, Healdsburg.
  Fee: FreeTime: Fri. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 pm Phone Number: (707) 433.3772

• TBA -- 20th Annual Festival of Harps & Dance
  Festival, Performing Arts: This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Festival of Harps at the Spreckels Center and it'll be a full program of world harp music. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park
  Fee: $25Time: 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 588.3400

• TBA -- Sonoma Community Center's Thanksgiving
  Holiday, Dining: Please join us at Sonoma Community Center for our 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 -- 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

• 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: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 769.0429

• TBA -- Dia de Los Muertos
  Celebration: From 1 - 4 p.m. at La Luz Center view several beautiful altars on display, move to Sonoma Valley Museum of Art from 4 – 5 pm with traditional folk music around an altar, then to Sonoma Community Center at 5 p.m. to view the Community Altar. These special altars have been created to honor and celebrate the life of family and friends.
  Fee: FreeTime: See Description Phone Number: (707) 939.7862

• 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 -- 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

• TBA -- Quaker Tea: Friends House Winter Faire
  Faire: Join us for Quaker Tea at the Friends House Holiday Faire. Gift Bazaar of homemade beads, quilts, scarves, Guatemalan handcrafts and our delicious Quaker Tea (a.m. or p.m. sittings). 684 Benicia Drive, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Faire is Free/Quaker Tea $15 Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.0152

• TBA -- Thanksgiving Dinner at the Lodge at Sonoma
  Holiday, Dining: Thanksgiving Dinner, Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar. Reservations required. Celebrate the Holiday Season at The Lodge at Sonoma, 1325 Broadway, Sonoma
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 931.2042

• TBA -- Holiday in Carneros
  Holiday, Celebration: Join more than 20 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 and much, much more! Admission includes a Holiday in Carneros logo glass and access to all the fun! Proceeds fund scholarships at Santa Rosa Junior College and Napa Valley College.
  Fee: $40 per person for both daysTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 909.4352

• TBA -- 5th Annual Lighting of the Snowmen
  Holiday, Family Fun: Complimentary holiday treats, music, children's activities, plus a scrumptious fundraiser following the Lighting of the Snowmen! All are invited to ring in the holiday season! Cornerstone Gardens, 23570 Arnold Dr., Sonoma
  Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.3010