Page 54 - Sonoma County Gazette - January 2020

Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 ~ Judaism 101 - Have you heard stories of Abraham and Moses, but not entirely clear on the historical evolution of the Jewish people? Do you feel like you might just need a guided tour to familiarize yourself with the basics of Judaism? Each 60-minute class will include an overview, fun facts, a takeaway, and a Q&A session. 6pm @ Chabad Jewish Center • 205 Keller St. #101, Petaluma, FEE, Register @ JewishPetaluma.com/Judaism101
Jan 7 ~ Rio Olesky’s Annual Astrological Evening ~ Join Rio as he delineates important energy patterns. $15, 7-9p, Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-887-1820, starwatcher.com, rio@starwatcher.com
Jan 9 - Mar 10 ~ SSU’s Winter Community Naturalist Program ~ Learn nature’s secrets. 4-day training. $40 per person, Fairfield Osborn Preserve, Lichau Rd, Penngrove, cei.sonoma.edu, julie. wittmann@sonoma.edu
Jan 15 ~ Spark Your Inspiration ~ Kick off the new year with an in-depth guide. Reg. req’d. Free, 1p-3p, Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma, 707-776-6055, info@ villagenetworkofpetaluma.org
Jan 31 - Feb 11 ~ Matching Grant Program ~ Learn how to raise funds for a matching grant program to create natural, or agricultural open spaces. Free, 1/31: 9a-12p, 2/11: 2-5p, AG+ Open Space, 747 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, sonomaopenspace.org
The League of Women Voters of Sonoma County will be sponsoring many debates this election season. For those in the 1st District, there will be a candidate forum on January 27th from 6:30 -8:00 pm. This forum will be co- sponsored by the Sonoma Index Tribune.
Feb 8 ~ Tame Your Inner Critic -
A One Day Workshop ~ Tired of
your Inner Critic, whose voice has the power to undermine your self-esteem, feed self-doubt and minimize your achievements? Learn how to transform your Inner Critic from harsh to helpful through the tools of Hypnosis & Voice Dialogue. You’ll work alone and with partners. 9a-6p. Participants will receive handouts & free session with Gail. Register for locatioon and to pre- pay $125 via check, Paypal, or cash. (707) 827-3615 www.telehealing.com
The 3rd District forum will be on January 29th also from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Sonoma County Hospitality Association is the co-sponsor.
Are you curious about ballot measures – fire tax and SMART train issues? Then join the League for a Pros and Cons forum on January 18th from 10:30 am-12:00 pm. All of the events will take place at the Santa Rosa City Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Ave.). INFO about ballot measures and candidates at www.votersedge.org .
We need volunteers for these upcoming events – moderators, timers, question takers and greeters. We will train you! INFO & to VOLUNTEER elections@lwvsonoma.org.
Thru Feb 12 ~ Cloverdale Music Workshop ~ Free, 7-9p, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, 707-894- 2738, cloverdalemusicworkshop.com
Library Classes/Workshops
Jan 15 ~ Rohnert Park Home Energy and Resilience Workshop ~ Take Control of Your Energy Costs. Free, 6:30-8p, 9291 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor.
Ongoing
Reds line dancing ~ “slappin’ leather” Please RSVP. $20 per person and $10 for kids., Cassini Ranch, 22855 Moscow Rd, Duncans Mills
Adult Conversational Spanish classes in Sebastopol ~ $11-$17 per class, M, T & W, 707-824-8467, Hilary Moore, hilary5@sonic.net
Lynda for Libraries ~ Cardholders have access to the Lynda.com collection, sonomalibrary.org
Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators in Training Program ~ 707-521-1848, Ryan Kirchner, Ryan. Kirchner@scwa.ca.gov
Unshackled - Let’s talk About Race! ~ Arlene Francis Center, 99 6th St, Santa Rosa, 707-393-7661, legacyshowcases.com
Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators in Training Program ~ 707-521-1848, Ryan Kirchner, Ryan. Kirchner@scwa.ca.gov
West County residents organize to assist undocumentedimmigrants~707-280- 5473, WestCountyRapidResponse@ sonic.net
Careers in Construction Opportunity Program ~ www.scoe.org, North Coast Builder’s Exchange, 1030 Apollo Way, Santa Rosa
Thru - Jan 4 ~ 20th Anniversary of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition~VolunteersNeededJan 6-10th. Free, Training: 12/11-1/4/2020. 8a-5p. Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds, 1 Citrus Fair Dr., Cloverdale
Thru - Jan 31 ~ Volunteer for the 2020 Homeless Count ~ Volunteers work with paid guides who have experienced homelessness & canvass all census tracts. Free, survey123.arcgis.com
Thru ~ Mar 31 ~ Meal Prep at the Guerneville Winter Shelter ~ we need 20 people to provide 1 meal a month. Veterans War Memorial, 16320 Church St, Guerneville, 707-481-4838, Debraj@ sonic.net
Jan 3 - Jan 17 ~ Stewardship Workday at Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ Day of Stewardship at the stunning 1,000-acre Preserve. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, 6407 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, landpaths. z2systems.com
County Adult and Aging Division, 3725 Westwind Blvd., First Floor, Santa Rosa, 707-565-5936, sonomacounty.ca.gov, mob@schsd.org
Jan 16 ~ The Grove of Old Trees Stewardship Workday ~ Keep this wild space healthy & flourishing. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Occidental, landpaths. z2systems.com
Jan 20 ~ Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service ~ “day on, not a day off” in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Free, 9a-12p, Sonoma Valley Regional Park, 13630 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen, parks. sonomacounty.ca.gov
Jan 22 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve ~ Remove invasive species within the preserve. Reg. req’d. Free, 9a- 1p, Healdsburg Ridge Preserve Arabian Way trailhead, Healdsburg, landpaths. z2systems.com
Jan 25 ~ General State Parks Volunteer Orientation ~ Free, 10a-12p, Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Volunteer Center/Stewards Office, Guerneville, stewardscr.org
Jan 25 ~ Steward Ship & Mobile Marine Van Volunteer Training ~ Make a difference at schools, fairs, festivals and community events. Free, 1-4p, 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Volunteer Center, Guerneville
Jan 25 ~ Trail Building Workday at the Riddell Preserve ~ Installing new trails to be used for LandPaths educational & programs.Reg.req’dFree,9a-1p,City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, landpaths.z2systems.com
Volunteer Drivers for Meals on Wheels ~ Cloverdale or Guerneville. 30 Kawana Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, 707-525-0143, councilonaging.com, lgalten@councilonaging.com
Jan 18 ~ Kelp Basket Weaving
with Maralee Wisewomyn ~
Weave a beautiful, unusual and useful basket out of the sea plant bullwhip kelp. Beginners to experienced. Sat. Jan 18, 2020, 10 – 3, in an art studio in Bodega. $75 includes all materials. Register at 707-377-4119 or maralinda@comcast.net
Feb 8 ~ Getting to Healthcare for All
Jan 9 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Fitch Mountain Preserve ~ Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Fitch Mountain Preserve (meet at Villa Chanticleer Dog Park Parking Lot), 908 Chanticleer Way, Healdsburg, landpaths.z2systems.com
~ State Parks Volunteer Program ~ Join Environmental Scientist Chris Heintselman as he orients new volunteers. Free, 1-3p, Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville
Jan 15 ~ Volunteer to Teach Older Adults How to Prevent Falls ~ Join a free, one-day training to become a certified volunteer coach. Free, 8:30a-5p, Sonoma
~ Open discussion with local health professionals. Free, 9:30a-12p, Odd Fellows Hall, 545 Pacific Ave, Santa Rosa
Jan 11 ~ Viola Adunca Monitor Training
Feb 8 ~ Kriya Yoga Meditation Seminar with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian. Learn meditation and lifestyle practices from the tradition of Kriya Yoga. $15 confirms your space and lunch , 9:30a-4p, Lomitas Center, 2421 Lomitas Ave, Santa Rosa, KriyaMeditationSeminar.Eventbrite. com, ann@santarosameditation.org
Jan 4 - Feb 1 ~ Volunteer Workday
~ We need your help with critical post-fire restoration work! Free, 9a-12p, Pepperwood Preserve, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve, Santa Rosa, pepperwoodpreserve.org
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