Page 56 - Sonoma County Gazette January 2017

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Jan 12 - 14 ~ Speech-Language Seminar, Dr. Libby Kumin - An educational seminar for educators, administrators, SLP’s, therapists, and parents $10. - 8:30 3p - Fountaingrove Inn and Conference Center 101 Fountain Grove Pkwy, Santa Rosa, dsanb.org/ -Phone 707-537-8001 - EM dihobaugh@sbclgobal.net
Jan 13 - 16 - Bike Camp for Children with Special Needs - The camp uses specially-designed bicycles to teach children who often have difficulty learning how to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle. The fee for the four-day camp is $300, with limited scholarships available. For more information, visit ucpnb.org/ recreation/cycle-without-limits-bike- camp.
Jan 14 ~ SRJC Saturday Services One stop shop for students to get the assistance they need such as Admissions, Assessment, and Counseling. 8:30a -3:00p. - admissions.santarosa.edu/ saturday-services
Jan 14 ~ Salsa Lessons - 21+, Dress to Impress - $15.00 - 7p Beginning; 8p Intermediate - Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa 2777 4th St. Santa Rosa, Ca - www.SantaRosaSalsa.com
Jan 17 ~ SSU Project Management & Agile Management Certificates learn more about our Agile Project Management and Project Management Certificate programs. FREE - 6:pm Sonoma State University, Schulz 1121 1801 E. Cotati Ave. Cotati - Jim Robison - extendeded@sonoma.edu - 707-664- 2394
Jan 20 ~ Santa Rosa Contra Dance with the Swinging Chickens - Live music, easy to learn, called dances, great exercise, everyone welcome. 8-11 pm - Beginner’s lesson at 7:30 $12 - 1400 West College Ave, Santa Rosa - www.nbcds. org
Do you Know About? Chimera is Jan 5 - Mar 16 Sonoma County Civil
Jan 21 ~ Redwood Ed - Instruction geared for docents, outdoor educators, and teachers. Fee: $16 - $20. - 9:00am - 12:30pm, Armstrong Redwoods Volunteer Center 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville (Stewards Office) Instructor: Mike Roa (Naturalist & Retired Science Teacher) contact Jazzy Dingler jazzy@stewardscr.org or phone at (707) 869-9177 x 1#
Sonoma County's first non-profit community arts and makerspace (or hackerspace) Facility includes space and tools for electronics, jewelry, 3D printing, laser cutting, metalworking, welding, crafts/textiles, woodworking and more! Sign up for for events and classes. www.meetup.com/Chimera- A r t s - M a k e r - S p a c e/e v e n t s/ L o c a t e d in a 3,000 sq.ft. facility in Suite 180 at 6791 Sebastopol Ave in downtown Sebastopol. chimeraarts.org - 707-827- 3020
Grand Jurors, Learn about serving
1/5 Talk about 3D Printing - 6:30p
1/6 Laser Cutter - 6:30p
1/6 Weld like a Woman - 630p
1/9 Holiday Maker Craft Faire and Party
Feb. 4 at 11a - Guerneville Library 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd Jan 7 ~ Mushrooms of the Redwood Forest - Topics of mushroom ecology, life cycles, habitat, toxicology/edibility, and other uses for mushrooms besides foraged food. The walk will be followed by a Q&A. Fee: $16 members, $20 non- members -10:00am 12:30pm, Armstrong Redwoods Visitor Center 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville - Instructor: George Riner (Mycologist &
SOMA member)
Jan 7 ~ Join us for this Medicinal Mushroom Talk and Walk with Dr. Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., L.Ac. Identify edible, medicinal, and toxic species. This is a benefit for the Sonoma County Herb Association. 10a - 4-p / $65.00 - at West County Herb Company, located at 3641 Main Street, in Occidental. www. brownpapertickets.com/event/2716155
Jan 9 ~ It’s Hip to be Square - Learn to Square Dance! Great Physical & Mental Exercise! Lose weight while you swing & twirl! 7:00 – 8:30pm with the first class free of charge. No partner is needed! Wischemann Hall 465 Morris Street Sebastopol www.redwoodrainbows. org or call Paul Quistgard @ 425-877- 5123
Jan 10 and 12 ~ The 3 Myths That are Causing Your Back Pain ~ Class includes slide show on posture, lecture, practice and hands-on guidance. Free, RSVP required. 1/10 7:15-9 pm and 1/12 3-4:45 pm. Sonoma Body Balance, 210 Vallejo Street, Suite C, Petaluma. 707- 278-8718 - www.sonomabodybalance. com.
Compliance Options and Reporting Requirements for 2017 (Course #521.7), and Reinstating Your AG Exemption Status - How to comply with California Air Resources Board (CARB) diesel regulations with an emphasis on what you need to do to be compliant for 2017. There are important deadlines January 1st and January 31st.Advanced registration is required -FREE but must pre-register - 9a-1a - Sonoma County Farm Bureau - 970 Piner Rd. Santa Rosa - For questions please call (916) 322-3937 (Option 1) or email: arbtrain@arb.ca.gov
Jan 21 ~ Piecing Together the Past from Pieces: Workshop is to understand the informational potential of archaeological materials and the importance of preserving the archaeological record. 3p - 5p FREE - Laguna Environmental Center 900 Sanford Road Santa Rosa, Pre-registration required through LandPaths. Suitable for ages 8 & up. Anita Smith 707-527-9277 - anita@ lagunafoundation.org
Jan 21 ~ Moira Roth Talks About Faith Ringgold: Moira Roth, who has written extensively on Faith Ringgold, as well as traveled with her to France and Morocco, will present a “picture” of Ringgold in her many roles as artist, activist, writer & performer.3:30p - 5:30p Members-$10 General-$15- Art Museum of Sonoma County 511 B Street Santa Rosa. Cynthia Leung 707-579-1500 programs@sonomacountymuseum.org
Jan 22 ~ Bald Eagle Viewing & Photography -Get tips for viewing & photographing these iconic birds (actual sighting not guaranteed). Bring: binoculars, scope, & camera. Rain cancels. $16- $20 - 7:00am - 10:00am - Jenner Visitor Center on Hwy 1, contact Jazzy Dingler jazzy@stewardscr.org or phone at (707) 869-9177 x 1#
Jan 25 ~ FREE Home Energy Workshops - Healdsburg - For Property Owners considering energy efficiency, water & solar upgrades. 6-8pm Healdsburg Public Library 139 Piper St., INFO: sonomacountyenergy.org (707) 565- 6470
Jan 28 ~ Sebastopol Contra Dance 8-10:30 pm with the Loose Newts Beginner’s Lesson at 7:30. $12 Live music, easy to learn, called dances, great exercise, everyone welcome. Fun for singles and couples. Wischemann Hall 465 Morris St, Sebastopol www.nbcds.org
Jan 29 ~ George Lakoff - will speak about the election and what happened with the Democratic Party and its messaging. Nine months before the election, he explained how Trump was gaining support, why he could win, and what the Democrats were doing that was self-defeating. $20 - $35 - 2p - VINTAGE HOUSE, 264 First St. East Sonoma - praxispeace.org/events. 707- 939-2973
- 6:00p
1/10 Let’s talk about Open Source
Hardware - 3:00p
1/12 Etsy Product Photoshoot - 5:00p 1/21 Weld like a Woman - 5:00p
Ongoing - Apple Blossom Beads & Gifts - Bead Classes - Basic beading, Wire wrapping, Knotting Etc. $15.00 per hr. - 9a or 9:30a, Tue-Sat. by appt. 168 N. Main St Ste C, Sebastopol, CA - 707-824-4700
Mondays ~ Jumpstart Writing Workshops ~ A weekly writing workshop where inspirational prompts encourage experimentation and generate authentic writing. All welcome. Bring a notebook and pen 6:30--8:30 p.m. $15 drop- in fee, Petaluma Copperfield’s, 140 Kentucky St., Petaluma, INFO: www. TheWriteSpot.us
Jan 4 ~ Science Buzz Cafe - Tesla Electric: Around the world in 80e Days - Alan Soule, Electric Auto Association. Meet the man, hear the stories and see the photos ... $5. 7p Abbey Hopmonk 230 Petaluma Blvd.
Jan 15 ~ English Country Dance in Sebastopol. Join us for lively, joyous dancing called to live music. On- going ECD every 1st & 3rd Sunday - Admission $10 members, $12 non- members - 2pm -4:30pm at Wischemann Hall 465 Morris St, Sebastopol. No partner necessary, beginners welcome. www.nbcds.org.
Jan 4 and 18 ~ It’s About How You L.I.V.E. ~ Advance Health Care Directive Workshop ~ Join Redwing Keyssar, RN, and Gwen Harris, MA of JFCS’ Seniors At Home for a two- session workshop about the importance of considering your healthcare plans and wishes. 10:30a– 12:30p at Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 1360 N. Dutton Ave. Suite C, SR Cost: $40. www.how-you-live.eventbrite.com.
Jan 17 ~ Green Business Forum- EcoRing
Jan. 5 at 4p - Healdsburg Library 139 Piper St,
Jan. 18 at 6p- Sonoma Vally Library 755 West Napa St,
Jan 11 ~ CARB Diesel Truck Rules -
Jan 19 ~ Digging Olompali: Breck Parkman’s found a time capsule of hippie materials that once belonged to the Grateful Dead-affiliated, Chosen Family commune, when it was destroyed by fire on Feb. 2, 1969. Tickets: Members: $10, Nonmembers: $15 - 5p-7p Museums of Sonoma County 425 7th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401| 707.579.1500 | museumsc.org
Jan 19 ~ The Story of Your Success Join Bill Burns at this hands-on workshop, learn the basics of story structure, apply them to the message of your business – make your future audiences say, “Wow!” Donation - 6:30p - 8:00 p O’Reilly Media 1005 Gravenstein Hwy N. Sebastopol. - rhetoriopresentation. com
Jan 20 ~ Friday Night Dance - Feature Nightclub Two-Step dance lessons (7:30-8:15pm) followed by the main open dance at 8:15-10:30pm! No experience or partner is necessary! $10. 7:30 p, Finley Community Center - 2060 College Ave. Santa Rosa
Jan 11 ~ FREE Home Energy Workshops
Petaluma - For Property Owners considering energy efficiency, water & solar upgrades. 6:30-8pm Petaluma Public Library 100 Fairgrounds Dr., Click Here For Details (707) 565-6470
hosts - Lauren Lum, Sonoma County Energy & Sustainabily Rep, who will explain Green Business Certification. 6p Coldwell Banker 101 Morris St. #100, Sebastopol.
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