Page 57 - Sonoma County Gazette - October 2017

Oct 1 ~ Introduction to Nonviolent Communication Workshop - Explore ways to live from the heart, especially when internal (or external) voices are critical. RSVP. $17, 4-6p, Rohnert Park Community Acupuncture, 6040 Commerce Blvd., Suite 105, Rohnert Park, 707-709-8574
Oct 2 ~ Free Workshop - Russian River Chamber of Commerce. First in a series Digital strategy, search engine optimization and other tactics. RSVP. Free, 9-10:30p, Russian River Chamber of Commerce, 16209 First St., Guerneville, 707-869-9000, news@russianriver.com, russianriver.com
Oct 3 ~ Let’s Talk About Tourism - Guerneville Conversations to discuss tourism industry, issues and the road ahead. Register. sonomacounty.com. Free, 5:30-7:30p, Guerneville Veterans Hall, 16255 First St., Guerneville, 707- 522-5820, nbradin@sonomacounty.com, sonomacounty.com
Oct 3 ~ Pitchforks & Policy - Learn about important policies affecting farms and food system and how to take action. Free, 6p, Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Hwy 12, Sebastopol, www.farmersguild.org
Sonoma Ecology Center. Local water issues, ways to conserve, landscaping tips and more. Space is limited. Free, 6-7:30p, Sonoma Garden Park, 19996 7th St E, Sonoma, 707-996-4883, newtswaterworkshop. brownpapertickets.com
Oct 6 ~ Why Do Evangelicals Support Donald Trump? - Dr. Jonathan Dudley, shares experiences as evangelical and a political activist. $10-$20, 7p,Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-695-6886, gerald@sonic.net, jonathan-dudley. brownpapertickets.com
Explore how to end negative thinking by choosing to change internal dialog. $10- $20, 7:30-9:30p, Songbird Community Healing Center, 8297 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707-795-2398, info@ songbirdcenter.org, songbirdcenter.org
Oct 9, 23 30 ~ Spanish Conversation Class - Practice speaking Spanish and learn from each other and instructor, Amalia. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9p, free, Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave, 707-823-7691, sonomacounty.libcal.com
Oct 11 ~ Foster parent orientation and = meeting - Sonoma County Human Services. Required to participate in the Sonoma Foster Care program. Pre-registration required. 6p, Family, Youth and Children’s Services, 1202 Apollo Wy, Santa Rosa, 707-565-4274, sonomafostercare.org
Oct 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 ~ Cassini: True Lord of the Rings - Discover the wonders that have been uncovered by this spacecraft. $5-$10, 4-5:30p & 7-8:30p SRJC Planetarium, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Lark Hall, Santa Rosa, 707-521-6914, brownpapertickets.com/event/3065926, planetarium.santarosa.edu
Oct 14 ~ Geology of the Sonoma Coast - Learn about unique geologic history, landforms, plate tectonics and their significance with Scott Lawyer, geologist. $16-$20, 9 4p, Goat Rock State Beach, 5400 N Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, stewardscr.org
Oct 14 ~ Homegrown Food Preservation Workshop: Canning - Explore canning with preservation expert Sabrina Kahn. $10-$35, 10-2p, Charles Street Village, 42 Charles St, Cotati, dailyacts. nonprofiteasy.net/PublicPages/Event/ Details.aspx?eid=31812
Oct 14 ~ LumaFest Annual Community Open House and Education Fair -Family-friendly activity and informational booths and more. Free, 11- 4p, SRJC Petaluma, 680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Petaluma, lumafest. santarosa.edu/
Oct 14, 15 ~ Sturgeon’s Mill Demonstration Days - Live demonstrations open to the public. Docents on hand to talk about the history of the mill and the surrounding area. Donations accepted. Free, 10-3p, Sturgeon’s Mill, 2150 Green Hill Road, Sebastopol, 707-829-2479, sturgeonsmill. com
Oct 16 ~ Food as Medicine
Wellness Series - Practical ways to use nutrient rich whole foods and herbs. Free, 6:30-8p, Sonoma County Healing Academy, 6741 Sebastopol Ave., 707-407-4020, srcommunitymarket.com
Everyone wanting to share and learn a non-English language is welcome. Free, 6:30-8p, Aqus Cafe, 189 H St., Petaluma, 707-778-6060, info@aquscafe. com, aqus.com/event/language- groups/2017-04-17/
Oct 16 ~ Sewing Machine Basics – Learn how to make a pillow cover. All material and machines are provided. Must be at least 13 years or older. Free, 6:30-8:30p, Sebastopol Library, 7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, 707-823-7691, sonomacounty. libcal.com
Oct 16, 23, 30 ~ Tools For Political Engagement -Political process through two lenses: policy development , advocacy, and elections, taught by SR City Council member Chris Rogers. Proceeds will be donated to help the SRJC’s homless students. 7-9p. $126, Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, srjcce.augusoft.net
Oct 18 ~ Smart Cycling, Bicycle Coalition of Sonoma County - Learn everything from lane positioning to gear ratios. Registration required. $10-$20, 6 - 8:30p, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, 750 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707- 545-0153, skills@BikeSonoma.org, bikesonoma.org
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 ~ New NeWTs News!
Oct 8 ~ Rewiring Your Brain for Success
Oct 16 ~ Learn a non-English language
DVDs highlighting artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The Art of James McNeil Whistler. $5-$7, 7-9p, Cloverdale Arts Alliance, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, 707-894- 8500, mark@cloverdaleartsalliance.org, cloverdaleartsalliance.org
Oct 19 ~ Science Buzz Café - SBC # 425 Richard Ely, Endangered National Monument Tour: Geology & History. $5, Graventstein Grill, 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, daniel@sciencebuzzcafe.org, sciencebuzzcafe.org
Oct 19 ~ What Can White Folks Do? - Reflect on personal levels of activism and explore specific action. Free, 6:30- 8:30p, Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, racialjusticeallies@ gmail.com, whiteaccomplices.org
Oct 21 ~ What’s On Those Vines - Health information and wine expert Pam Strayer, at winewaterwatch.org, will present a guide to using publicly available information to see which vineyard pesticides are being used in Sonoma County. 1-3p, Sebastopol Center for the Arts 282 S. High St., Sebastopol, 707-829-4797
Oct 21 ~ Summerfield Waldorf
High School Open House - Sample lessons, campus tour, and exhibits College prep curriculum overview. Meet the students, faculty, and alumni. Waldorf students rank in the TOP 20% of average SAT scores. Free, 10-1p, Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm, 655 Willowside Road, Santa Rosa, 707-575-7194, summerfieldws.org
Sonoma Coast - Field seminar about changes from an archaeological and historic perspective on the Sonoma Coast. Instructor Tom Origer. $16-$20, 9-2p, Bodega Bay Fire Protection District, 510 S Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, 707-869-9177, stewardscr.org
Oct 25 ~ Healing Foods Essentials - Ceres Project. Topics Include anti- inflammatory foods, fats, managing blood sugar. $10-$30 6-8p, Ceres Santa Rosa, 2447 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-829-5833, info@ceresproject.org,
Oct 26 ~ Laguna Watershed Year in Review - Talk and pie party with Dr. Wendy Trowbridge. About flooding, fire and global climate change, as well as an update on the Laguna Foundation’s restoration and conservation work. $0-$20, 6:30-9p, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, eventbrite.com/e/laguna- watershed-year-in-review-talk-and-pie- party-w-dr-wendy-trowbridge-tickets- 36911111127?aff=es2
Oct 28 ~ Examining Cultural Appropriations and its impacts - Learn and discuss how cultural appropriation impacts our Native communities. $5-$7, 12:30-2:30p, California Indian Museum & Cultural Center, 5250 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, cimcc.org
Oct 18 ~ Discovering Art Series - Oct 22 ~ Archaeology & History of the
Oct 11, 18, 25 ~ Beginning Astrology Class
Introduce students to the ancient art of astrology. 7-9p, $64, Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave., Room 1910 Bech Hall, Santa Rosa, 707-527-4372, srjc.augusoft.net, www.starwatcher.com
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