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   Thru Dec 16 ~ Regional Parks Public Meetings ~ Please visit our website for the current agenda and to submit agenda items for consideration. 5-7p, Sonoma County Regional Parks, 2300 County Center Dr., Suite A212 (upstairs), Sanat Rosa, 707-565-2041, sonomacounty.ca.gov
Thru Dec 16 ~ Explore Foster Parenting Meeting ~ Meet with local foster care agencies and foster parents for an introduction to foster parenting. Free, Sonoma County Family, Youth and Children’s Services, 2225 Capricorn Way, Santa Rosa, 707-565-4274, sonomafostercare.org, sonomafostercare@schsd.org
Thru Dec 2 ~ First 5 Commission Public Meetings ~ We encourage the participation on matters related to the Commission’s business. 4th Mondays. 3:30p Sonoma County Office of Education, 5340 Skylane Blvd, Santa Rosa, 707- 565-6686, first5sonomacounty.org, first5@sonoma-county.org
SHE RISES - Second Sundays of each month from 6-7:30p. We meet in circle format with the intention to empower, support, network, educate and strengthen each other. Marshall House behind the Russian River Senior Center, 15010 Armstrong Woods Rd Guerneville. INFO: SheRisesRussianRiver@ gmail.com
3rd Fridays - Chamber Perks - Coffee with Ambassadors - One-on-one conversations about maximizing your Santa Rosa membership with local business community members. Third Friday of the month and is open to members and prospective members. Brew, 555 Healdsburg Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-545-1414, Kim Williams
Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women Meeting - Learn about CSW activities, and aboutLa Luz Center as a resource for disadvantaged families. Free, 6p - 8p, 17560 Greger St, Sonoma, sococsw.org
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Enjoy your August and if you have any questions regarding film or theater email me at dongibblecast@hotmail.com
For those of you who like to see movies in the theater, you will be happy to know there are seven amazing movies opening this month in theaters. Starting with “The Farewell”. It stars Awkwafina as a granddaughter who is devoted to her grandmother who she finds out is dying. Fans of “Oceans 8” and “Crazy
Rich Asians” will love Awkwafina in a dramatic role. It opens August 2nd.
Also opening August 2nd is “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”. Two years after the events of “Fast & Furious 8”, bitter rivals Hobbs and Shaw
 are forced to team up. Opening August 9th is the heartwarming “The Peanut Butter Falcon” starring Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson and Bruce Dern. This is an adventure story set in the world of a modern Mark Twain that begins when Zak, a young man with Down syndrome runs away from a nursing
 August 15 ~ Joint Sonoma Coast & Lower River MAC Meeting
 Senator McGuire will give an update
on state fire safety legislation
 5:30pm at Cazadero Fire Station, 5980 Cazadero Hwy, Cazadero. INFO & Agenda: sonomacounty. ca.gov/sccmac - sonomacounty.ca.gov/lrrmac
home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler.
Also opening August 9th is “The Art of Racing in the Rain” starring Milo Ventimiglia and Amanda Seyfried. Dog lovers believe their canine family members understand language, comprehend events, have opinions and exude
loyalty. Opening August 16th is “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?” starring Cate Blanchett. She plays Bernadette Fox, a loving mom who becomes compelled to reconnect with her creative passion after years of sacrificing herself for her family. Also stars Kristen Wiig and Billy Crudup. Opening
August 23rd is “Angel Has Fallen” starring Gerard Butler. He plays Secret Service Agent Mike Banning. He’s framed for the attempted assassination of the President and must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover
  Aug 3 - Jan 4 ~ Sacred Space ~ Meditative service with guitar music. Free, 6-7p, Presbyterian Church of the Roses, 2500 Patio Ct., Santa Rosa, churchoftheroses.org
Aug 4 - Aug 18 ~ Deepening in Compassion ~ Buddhist teachings, meditation practices. $15, Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center, 255 West Napa St, Suite G, Sonoma, 415-412-8570, sonoma.shambhala.org
Aug 23 ~ Anthony Ray Hinton: The Sun Does Shine ~ A story of the power of faith and forgiveness. $35 General $45 VIP, 7-8:30p, Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa, 2075 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-527-8372, Martha Salazar, steppingstones-books-and-gifts.myshopify.com, marthas@cslsr.org
Aug 23 ~ 4th Friday Alchemy Dance ~ Barefoot, freestyle, alcohol-free, all ages, LBGTQIA+ friendly. $15-20, NOTA. 7:30-10p, Wischemann Hall, 465 Morris St, Sebastopol. Kyra Auerbach, gaiawisekyra@gmail.com, facebook.com/ groups/983072415210953/
Aug 26 ~ Overcoming Perfectionism ~ with Kadampa Buddhist teacher and monk, Gen Kelsang Rigpa. $25 at the door, pre-reg $20, 7p Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville St, Petaluma, 707-766-7720, info@meditateincal.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
the real threat. Opening August 30th is “Don’t Let Go”. After a man’s family dies in what appears to be a murder, he gets a phone call from one of the dead, his niece. He’s not sure if she’s a ghost or if he’s going mad, but as it turns out, he’s not. Starring David Oyelowo.
The Airport Stadium 12 in Santa Rosa is offering two movies for kids at only $3.00. August 1st and 2nd is “The House With a Clock in its Walls” and
August 8th and 9th is “Teen Titans: Go to the Movies”. 10am is the start time. Call 707 484 7328 for more information.
For my live theater fans I have a special treat for you. “Help
is on the Way XXV” is August 18th. This is an amazing charity event starring Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless, the stars of “Cagney and Lacey”. Also my favorite American Idol, Kimberley Locke will be back. Last year she knocked it out of the park. I can’t wait to see what she sings this year. Carole Cook will receive the lifetime achievement award. Cast members from “Hamilton” also will be performing. It will be held again at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco. Go to www.reaf.org for more information. The 6th Street Playhouse is opening
“The Book Club Play” on August 23rd and closes September 15th. Clashing egos, hidden jealousies, things unsaid... the chaos that ensues when friends start reading between the lines. 6Th Street is located 52 W. 6th Street Santa Rosa Ca 95403. Call 707 523 4185 for more information.
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” fans will want to go to the Green Center in Rohnert Park August 24th 730pm for a concert that will knock your socks off.
Call 707 664 4246 for more information.
































































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