Page 54 - Sonoma County Gazette Janaury 2019

Jan 5 ~ Science Saturdays - Snow much fun! Join us as we experiment with different mixtures and materials to make snowballs, mini snowmen, and a piece of art using snow paint. Participants will have the chance to play with two different kinds of homemade “snow”. All ages. FREE. Parking is $7 or free for Regional Parks members. INFO: 1p, 2p, 3p. Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa, INFO: Ellie Muelrath , Elspeth.Muelrath@sonoma- county.org or (707) 539-2865.
Jan 15 ~ May 22 ~ SRJC Free Genealogy classes - Open Enrollment - Go to the location & the Instructor will register you. Call for more information. Classes 1/15-5/22. Free, Two Locations, Santa Rosa, 707-694-6826, Denise Beeson, dbeeson@santarosa.edu
Jan 2 - Jan 4 ~ SAT prep classes - Windsor Regional Library - Free SAT Intensive prep classes for high school juniors. Pick up registration forms at the library. Free for high school juniors, Windsor Regional Library, Windsor
Jan 2, 14, 30, Feb 6 thru Mar 11 ~ Science Buzz Cafe - A new year is at hand and so is the Science & Economic Buzz Cafe schedule. Free / One Field Trip $12, Two Locations: Hopmonk (Abbey) or Gravenstein Grill, Sebastopol, Daniel Osmer, daniel@economicbuzzcafe.org
Jan 7 - Jan 30 ~ Conversational Spanish for Adults- 3 levels, Mon-Wed. Ongoing, pd mthly. Small, progressive, conversational Spanish. $11-$17 per class. Mon 5:30p-7p, Tue. 5:30p-7p, Wed 6p-7:30p, , Sebastopol, 707-824-8467, Hilary Moore, hilary5@sonic.net
Jan 9 ~ Summerfield Waldorf High School Visiting Student Days - Come spend a day in our High School. Free, 8a - 3:20p, Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm, 655 Willowside Road, Santa Rosa, 707-575-7194, Tracy Saucier, summerfieldwaldorf.org, tracy@ summerfieldwaldorf.org
Jan 10, 17, 24 ~ Spanish Conversation Club, Advanced. Practice speaking Spanish and learn from each other and instructor, Amalia. (For advanced speakers) Free, 1p-2:30p, Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol, 707-823- 7691, sonomacounty.libcal.com/ event/4795224
Jan 12 ~ Fire Ecology & Firewood - Learn fire suppression policies in California’s forests. Find out how to harvest firewood in a sustainable way, and hike to a designated area to gather our own firewood. Bring a bag to carry your firewood and wear sturdy boots, long pants, and long sleeves. FREE. Parking $7 or free for Regional Parks members. 2 - 4p. Meet at the Camp Host campsite #18. Stillwater Cove Regional Park, 22455 Hwy 1, Jenner. INFO: Marcia Munson by phone at (707) 847-3245.
Jan 17 ~ From Climate to Creatures: The State of the Ocean off Northern California - Presentation with Dr. JeffreyDorman.$12(non-refundable), 7:00p - 8:30p, Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, 707-527-9277, lagunafoundation.org, anita@lagunafoundation.org
Jan 20 ~ Build a Bird Box - Learn about different designs for different birds and assemble a Western Bluebird box. $15 fee per bird box, MUST REGISTER. Children 8 years + accompanied by an adult. Parking $7 or free for Parks members. 10a - 12p. Tolay Lake Regional Park 5869 Cannon Ln, Petaluma. INFO: Sheel Sproggs, Shelly.Spriggs@sonoma- county.org, (707) 539-2865.
Jan 23 ~ Summerfield Waldorf School’s Walk Through the Grades Tour - Summerfield’s curriculum of experiential learning builds students’ capacities. Free, 9-11a, Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm, 655 Willowside Road, Santa Rosa, 707-575-7194, Tracy Saucier, summerfieldwaldorf.org, tracy@summerfieldwaldorf.org
Jan 23 ~ LGBTQ+ Pronouns, Language and Coming Out - Presentation by Sonoma State Uni., Safe Zone. Hosted by Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital. Lunch served. $10 at Door, 12:30p - 2p, 1287 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa
Jan 26 ~ Winter Colors - Branches, Leaves, and Winter Fruit - Colored Pencil Workshop at Laguna de Santa Rosa. Learn ways to use lots of color to create interesting browns and grays, and even greens. $95, 10:00 AM - 3:00p, Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, eventbrite.com/e/ winter-colors-branches-leaves-and- winter-fruit-colored-pencil-workshop- with-nina-antze-tickets-51619879449
Jan 27 ~ Expressive Nature Photography in the Laguna Watershed with Brenda Tharp - Join us in an educational and inspirational photography workshop conducted by local Brenda Tharp. $125, 9:00 AM - 5:00p, Laguna de SantaRosaFoundation,900Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, eventbrite.com/e/ expressive-nature-photography-in-the- laguna-watershed-with-brenda-tharp- tickets-53310815083
Feb 2 ~ Science Saturdays - For the Birds! Did you know that during wintertime a bird’s diet is made up of mostly seeds? Learn about the local birds that share our backyards during the winter season, including both migratory birds and those that visit us all year long. Make a birdfeeder to take home. Materials and birdseed provided. All ages. FREE. Parking $7 or free for Regional Parks members. INFO: 1p, 2p, 3p. Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa, Ellie Muelrath by email at Elspeth.Muelrath@sonoma- county.org or (707) 539-2865.
Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 ~ Bilingual Storytime Cuentos y Cantos - Explore books, songs, rhymes and play in English and Spanish! For children 0-5. Para edades 0-5. Free, 11a-12p Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol, 707-823-7691, sonomacounty.libcal.com
Jan 5 ~ Kids Garden Workshop - Come grow with us! Learn about growing food and taking care of our earth. For kids of all ages! Free, 11:00 AM - 12:00p, Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol, 707-823-7691, sonomacounty.libcal.com
Jan 8 ~ Kids Yoga ages 6 to 11 - Active and fun class help kids release energy, develop strength and flexibility. Free, 3:30p - 4:30p, Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol, 707-823-7691, sonomacounty.libcal.com
Jan 19 ~ Family Hikes - Explore the park while participating in a citizen science project along the way. Easy 1-mile round trip walk. 1-4p. Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd. Santa Rosa. 1p and 3p. Free. Parking $7 or free with Parks Pass INFO: (707) 539-2865.
- Sing, laugh & dance, encouraging playfulness and improvisation. Ages 0-5 & families. Free, 11:00 AM - 12:00p, Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol, 707- 823-7691, sonomacounty.libcal.com/ event/4768365
visiting artist series in Ella’s Art Studio where families are invited to create art with a different visiting artist each month! Jan 26 ~ Flower Arranging with Sonoma Flower Mart. Feb 9 ~ Children’s Theater with Cinnabar Theater. $12, Members FREE, 1-3p.
Jan 19 - Jan 21 ~ Snow Days - Our snow area (which is twice as big this year!) will feature a toboggan hill and special toddler zone! Inside the Museum – winter art projects, snow slime, face painting with Clementine the Amazing (additional fees apply), and more! Hot chocolate and coffee will be available for purchase. $15, 9-4p.
Jan 26 ~ Make a Circle with Maya Dorn
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 ~ Museum Mondays for Little Ones - Arts and crafts activities EVERY Monday through February for children ages 1–5 and their caregivers. 10a-12p,$5 per child. Up to 2 adults per child are free before 11:00a. After 11:00a, regular museum admission applies.
Jan 12 ~ Second Saturday Cartoonist: Hillary Rose Miller - Meet watch, and talk to local artist Hillary Rose Miller. $5-$12 (included in admission), 1p - 3p.
Children’s Museum
- The Museum celebrates these four- legged heroes as Schulz portrayed them in Peanuts. $5-$12, Mon-Fri, 11-5p, Sat-Sun, 10-5p.
1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, 707-546- 4069, cmosc.org/sensory-friendly-after- noons/, info@cmosc.org
thru Mar 10 ~ Then Came the Dog Exhibition - Trace Schulz’s life-long love for dogs and Snoopy’s life-long love for himself. As we journey from Schulz’s backyard into Snoopy’s, discover the life of a man and his best friend through the Peanuts comic strip. $5-$12, Mon-Fri, 11-5p, Sat-Sun, 10-5p
thru May 20 ~ Without Words - See examples of the techniques Schulz employed to tell stories without words in 70+ comic strips. $5-$12 (included in price of admission), 11a-5p.
Jan 29 ~ Sensory Friendly Afternoons
~ exclusive to families of children with special needs. These Tuesday afternoons are great times for children and families to play with our hands-on exhibits, explore the Art Studio, and enjoy family time in a safe, accessible and welcoming environment. FREE, Pre-registration required, 12-5p.
Jan 26, Feb 9 - Art Jam! is a monthly
Charles Schulz Museum
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa, 707- 579-4452, schulzmuseum.org
thru Jan 27 ~ Working Dogs Exhibition
Snoopy’s Home Ice, 1667 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, 707-546-7147
Jan 5 ~ Snoopy’s Skate Party, Teens around the ages of 12-15 are invited to skate on the first Saturday of every month! A live DJ, on-ice lounge, games and food will all be part of what makes this night special! 7:30p - 9p. 707-546-7147 for rates!
Toddlers on Ice – Woodstock Wednesdays, Toddlers ages 18 months-4 years & their caregiver are introduced to ice skating and large motor skills! Every Wednes- day has a different theme and games! 10:30-11:30a. No Toddlers January 2.
Parent & Puppy Practice on Sundays, This session is perfect for beginners and includes a complimentary group lesson. Chairs available. 10:30a - Noon.
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