Page 50 - Sonoma County Gazette 12-2019

Dec 8-9 ~ Small Farm Tech Expo ~ Showcasing what’s possible for tech in small-acre and sustainable agriculture. $20+ 12/8: 5-8p. Main Expo 12/9: 8a-5p, Shone Farm, SRJC, 7450 Steve Olson Ln, Forestville, caff.org
Thru - Jan 8 ~ Cloverdale Music Workshop ~ Open to the public. Free, 7-9p, Cloverdale Arts Alliance, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, 707-894- 2738, cloverdalemusicworkshop.com
Thru - Dec 10 ~ Illness as a Heroes Journey Workshop ~ Illness is a chance for Spirit to GROW! plus tap into the Hero Within to learn your Karmic Purpose. , Sebastopol, 707-827-3615, Gail Raborn, telehealing.wordpress. com, gail@telehealing.com
Jan 9 - Mar 10 ~ SSU’s Winter Community Naturalist Program ~ Learn nature’s secrets and how to share them with others during this 4-day training. $40 per person for materials, Sonoma State University Fairfield Osborn Preserve, Lichau Rd, Penngrove, cei.sonoma.edu, julie.wittmann@sonoma.edu
Holiday Classes
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Nov 30 ~ Wreath Making Workshop
~ Create your own holiday wreath at General Vallejo’s Home. We supply the materials to make a 12” wreath. Ages 10+, (Adults $3, kids $2). 10a-1p at 363 3rd St West, Sonoma
Nov 27 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve ~ Several projects to remove invasive species within the preserve. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Healdsburg Ridge Preserve Arabian Way trailhead, Healdsburg, landpaths.z2systems.com
Nov 30 ~ Trail Building Workday at the Riddell Preserve ~ Installing new trails for educational programs. Reg req’d Free, 9a-1p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, landpaths. z2systems.com
Dec1-Mar31~MealPrepatthe Guerneville Winter Shelter ~ we need 20 people to provide 1 meal a month for our visitors and overnight guests Veterans War Memorial, 16320 Church St,, Guerneville, 707-481-4838, Debraj@ sonic.net
Dec 6 ~ Stewardship Workday at Riddell Preserve ~ LandPaths will provide necessary tools. Free, 9a-1p, 9a-1p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, landpaths.z2systems.com
Dec 7 ~ The Grove of Old Trees Stewardship Workday ~ Ensuring this wild space continues to be a healthy habitat. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Occidental, landpaths.z2systems.com
Dec 7 ~ Volunteer Workday ~ We need your help with critical post-fire restoration work at Pepperwood! Free, 10a-1p, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve, Santa Rosa, pepperwoodpreserve.org, sshinn@pepperwoodpreserve.org
Dec 11 - Jan 4 ~ San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition ~ Volunteers Needed. Come learn about a Wine Competition, January 6-10p. Free, Training: 12/11-1/4/2020. 8a-5p. Wine Competition 1/6/20, Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds, 1 Citrus Fair Dr., Cloverdale
Dec 14 - 18 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Fitch Mountain Preserve ~ Stewards maintain the trails, preserve natural resources, meet new people. Reg. req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Fitch Mountain Preserve (meet at Villa Chanticleer Dog Park Parking Lot), 908 Chanticleer Way, Healdsburg, landpaths.z2systems.com
Dec 14 ~ Bike Trail Spic & Span ~ Hunter Creek Trail: help Regional Parks keep popular bike and creek trails clean and litter free. Free, 9a-12p, Hunter Creek Trail, 4013 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
Dec 14 ~ Help Helen Putnam Park ~ Are you inspired to give back to the community? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Free, 9a-12p, Helen Putnam Regional Park, 411 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma, 707-565-3356, parks. sonomacounty.ca.gov
Dec 20 ~ Stewardship Workday at Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ Day of Stewardship at the stunning 1,000- acre Preserve. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve (Quarry Rd Entrance), 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, landpaths.z2systems.com
Dec 7 ~ Holiday Arrangements from the Seasonal Garden ~ Sue will explain how she collects and prepares plant material. She will focus on tools and supplies to keep on hand. 10:30a-12:30p at Sebastopol Library, 7140 Bodega Ave. Sebastopol
Dec 15-22 ~ Holiday Table Centerpiece Crafting Class ~ Make a “water-frog” for arranging a table-hugging holiday centerpiece. Centerpiece will last for weeks! $10 each; $15 for parent & older child. 10a-12p at Artful Arrangements Activity Center, 205 Orchard Ln., Penngrove. 707-664-8656 www. artfularrangements.org
Ongoing
Adult Conversational Spanish classes in Sebastopol ~ $11-$17 per class, M, T & W, 707-824-8467, Hilary Moore, hilary5@sonic.net
Unshackled - Let’s talk About Race! ~ Arlene Francis Center, 99 6th St, Santa Rosa, 707-393-7661, Dr. Jacqueline Lawrence, legacyshowcases.com, jacquelinesemailaddress@yahoo.com
Reds line dancing ~ “slappin’ leather” Please RSVP. $20 per person and $10 for kids., Cassini Ranch, 22855 Moscow Rd, Duncans Mills
Dec 21 ~ Monthly Workday at Bayer Farm
~ An organic, community-powered garden in the heart of the Roseland neighborhood. Free, 9a-12p, Bayer Farm, 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa, landpaths. z2systems.com
Dec 28 ~ Trail Building Workday at the Riddell Preserve ~ Installing new trails to be used for LandPaths educational & outings programs. Reg req’d Free, 9a-1p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, landpaths.z2systems.com
Thru - Dec 23 ~ Red Kettle Bell Ringing
Volunteer Needed ~ Ring-the-Bell and help support your community. The Salvation Army, 93 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa, 707-535-4264, veronica.velez@ usw.salvationarmy.org
Library Classes
Dec 7 ~ Windsor Home Energy and Resilience Workshop ~ Take Control of Your Energy Costs while Increasing Resilience - A free workshop. Free, 11a-12:30p, Windsor Regional Library, 9291 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor, sonomacounty.ca.gov
Lynda for Libraries ~ Cardholders have access to the Lynda.com collection, sonomalibrary.org
Thru - Dec 25 ~ Goatlandia Volunteer Opportunities ~ Help to feed, clean barns, prep food, staff events. Free, Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary, 2336 Olivet Ln, Santa Rosa, 707-541-6216, goatlandia.org
Thru - Dec 31 ~ Luther Burbank Experiment Farm - Call for Volunteers Wed 9a-12p, 7781 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, 707-829-2916, wschsgrf.org
Ongoing
Schools of Hope One-to-One Literacy Tutoring ~ When kids can’t read, they can’t succeed. Help children build the reading skills needed to succeed. United Way of the Wine Country, 75 Corporate Center Parkway Suite 160, Santa Rosa, 707-528-4485, ana.gouveia@ unitedwaywinecountry.org.
Sonoma Coast Surfrider Offers Marine Debris Training ~ A 1 hour Marine Debris Training. 11a-2p, North Salmon Creek Beach, 3095 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay, sonomacoast.surfrider.org, cea@ sonomacoast.surfrider.org
~ Help Wanted with Horse Care, Bake Sales, Events, Fundraising and Development. No Horse Experience Required. 11114 Falstaff Rd, Sebastopol, 707-829-3600, welltrainedhorses.com/, icssoma@sonic.net
Hallberg Butterfly Garden needs gardeners, & teachers ~ Volunteers to help in gardens, tour groups, classes, outreach projects, and to support local events. Hallberg Butterfly Gardens, 8687 Oak Grove Ave, Sebastopol, 707-823-3420, Meghan Peterman, hallbergbutterflygardens.org
Dec 1 - 22 ~ A Candlelight Contemplative Gathering ~ Join us as we reflect each week on silence & other surprising invitations of Advent. Free, 6:30-7:30p, Journey Center Santa Rosa, 1601 4th St, Santa Rosa, journeycentersantarosa.org
Dec 2 ~ Dream Circle ~ Explore your dreams in a loving and confidential setting. $20 suggested donation, 7-8:30p, Journey Center Santa Rosa, 1601 4th St, Santa Rosa, journeycentersantarosa.org
Dec 8 ~ Hands-On Chanukah Family Celebration ~ Multi-activity Chanukah- themed event. Free, 10a-12p, Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, jewishfed.org
Dec 22 ~ Chanukah Festival ~ Menorah lighting celebration, hot latkes, live music, dreidels, gelt, prizes and more. Free, 4-6p, Montgomery Village Shopping Center, Highway 12 at Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, 707-545-3844, mvshops.com
Thru Jan 4 ~ Sacred Space ~ Meditative service with guitar music. Free, 6-7p, Presbyterian Church of the Roses, 2500 Patio Ct., Santa Rosa, churchoftheroses.org
Ongoing ~ Undocumented: A Free Resource for Your Faith Community -Concerned about helping immigrants, refugees, and Dreamers? FREE videos and other resources are available. Trinity Church Wall Street offers these, including religious talks, and links to organizations. FREE, trinitywallstreet. org/social-justice/undocumented
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