Page 69 - Sonoma County Gazette - August 2017

Aug 3 ~ Coastal Valley Lines Model Railroad Club - novice-to-expert model railroaders of all ages - sets up and operates its HO scale modular railroad at public ( See Aug 12 and 13 ) and private events, gathers for clinics, work sessions, and has fun running trains. No Prior model railroading experience needed. Youth members are encouraged and welcomed! Free, $20. Per yr. to join CVL, 7p, 2630 Cleveland Ave. SR. cvlrr.com/club_info.shtml
Aug 5 ~ Full Moon Hike –- Bring a flashlight and your sense of wonder Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd.Kenwood, Melissa Roberts, 707-833- 5712 melissa@sonomaecologycenter.org, sugarloafpark.org
Aug 7 ~ Full Moon Paddle - Riverfront Regional Park - $15 per person and $12 for kayak/ $7 parking, 7:30- 9:30a Riverfront Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg, 707-483-0940, parks. sonomacounty.ca.gov
Aug 10 & 17 ~ Hike with Hounds – Meet at Petaluma Hill Rd trailhead. $7 parking, 5:30p 707-565-3080, sonomacounty. ca.gov
Aug 12 ~ Bike Ride with Minky - from Santa Rosa Community Market to Community Market at the Barlow. Free, Santa Rosa Community Market, 1899 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-546- 1806, srcommunitymarket.com/
Aug 12 & 13 ~ Coastal Valley Lines Model Railroad Club of Sonoma County - Model Train Show - Bring the kids (of all ages!) and operate a train! Free , Sat.10- 5p, Sun 10-4, Oakmont East Recreation Center, 7902 Oakmont Dr, Santa Rosa, cvlrr.com/club_shows.shtml
Aug 13 & 27~ Outdoor RC Fun Run - Bring your car or truck and run heats all day 12-4, $10 if you bring your own/$5 to rent
one of ours, Fundamondium, 579 Rohnert Park Expressway W, Expressway Center, Rohnert Park, fundemoniumtoys.com/
Aug 17 ~ Petaluma Trivia Night with Lesley Plugged into the big, wide world of general, otherwise largely useless knowledge? Put the grey matter to the test. $1. per person / 7-9p, Aqus Cafe, 189 H St., Petaluma, 707-778-6060
Aug 17 ~ The Idea Lounge is an exciting series of talks with a twist! Two speakers: one from the arts, one not. The audience uncovers what they have in common, revealing the connections between art and life. 18 for Non-members, 6:30p Lagunitas, 1280 N McDowell Blvd,, Petaluma, 776-256-0010, petalumaartscenter. org/events/?eid=10403, VRichman@ PetalumaArtsCenter
Aug 17 ~ International Plastic Modelers Society - presents new kit and model contest information, how to demonstrations, member show-and- tells, and a raffle at every meeting. The main themes are armor and aircraft but all model subjects are greatly appreciated. Free, 7p - 9p, Fundamondium, 579 Rohnert Park Expy W, Expressway Center, Rohnert Park, ipmssonomacounty.org/
Join Mary Good on a hike exploring the medicinal and edible plants of the park. Meet at the visitors center. $10 Parking fees still apply. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd.Kenwood, Melissa Roberts, 707-833- 5712 melissa@sonomaecologycenter.org, sugarloafpark.org
Aug 19 ~ Model Building Day ~ Bring your tools and a model to work on and join club members enjoying the art and craft of scale model building. Free 11 - 4p, Fundamondium, 579 Rohnert Park Expy W, Expressway Center, Rohnert Park, fundemoniumtoys.com/event/?id=6356
Aug 19 Edible Plant Hike at Sugarloaf
Have some fun on your bike!
Classes, rides, and events for bike fun and maintenance. Look at our ALL EVENTS Calendar for these and other bike activities www.sonomacountygazette.com
Aug 5 ~ Flat Change & Tire Maintenance –Tech classes on Saturday mornings, approximately 1 hour. Free with registration. Trek Bicycle Store 512 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa 10:30a. trekstoresantarosa.com
Aug 12 ~ Smart Cycling Classes – Class B – On-bike course for those who have completed Smart Cycling Class A. $10 - $20 with registration. Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, 750 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 9a-12p. www.bikesonoma.org
Aug 12 ~ Bike Ride with Minky - Fun, relaxing ride, from Santa Rosa Community Market to Community Market at the Barlow. Gather at 9:30a,/Ride at 10a - every 2nd Saturday thru September. www.srcommunitymarket.com
Aug 16 ~ Smart Cycling Classes – Class A - This two-hour classroom course uses slide illustrations, street diagrams, and video clips to communicate a general overview of cycling in Sonoma County. $10 - $20 with registration. Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, 750 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 6 – 830p. www.bikesonoma.org
Aug 19 ~ Family Bike Workshop - Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition’s certi ed safety instructors provide a fun workshop for parents and their kids! Free with registration. HIdden Valley Elementary School, Santa Rosa 10a-12:30p. O ered monthly in summer at various locations www.formstack.com/forms/
Aug 26 ~ Biker Chicks of Sonoma County – Biker Chicks are a team of women cyclists dedicated to getting more women out road riding. Di erent location every 2nd Saturday. Gather at 9:30a/Ride starts at 10a. Check Facebook for location www.facebook.com/SocoBikerChicks
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