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Sun 3/14 | Fairytale Follies
Presented by Actors' Theater for Chidlren.
.....believe in happy endings.
Show runs: 3/5-3/14
Friday 7:30pm
Saturday 1pm & 3:30pm
Sunday 2:30pm
$5 all seats.
Steele Lane Community Center
415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa
Click here for details | Thu 3/11
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Sun 3/14 | The Comedy of Errors
Take 2 sets of identical twins, separate them in
infancy w/ a shipwreck, give them the same
names, let them grow up far apart, have them
finally end up in the same city without
realizing it, and what do you have? A maelstrom
of marvelous madcap mayhem that only Master
Shakespeare could muster! Clad in eclectic
period costumes, this crazy comedy will make you
laugh until you're seeing double.
Recommended for 12+.
3/5-3/14 - times 8pm & 2pm Matinee
Tickets: $15/General, $10/Senior 62+,
$10/Students.
Burbank Auditorium
1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa.
527-4343 | Thu 3/11
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Sun 3/21 | Dirty Blonde
A Comedy w/ Music by Claudia Shear.
It's the 1930's. The great depression is in
fulls wing, but Mae West is born out of the
nation's desire for comedy, bawdry & sophisticated
wit. Dirty Blonde is a multi-layered study of
the nature of stardom, as experienced by one of
its avatars (Mae West) & two of her adoring fans.
Show runs: 2/26-3/21, 2010.
6th Street Playhouse
52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa.
523-4185 | Thu 3/11
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Mon 5/31 | Tuesday, Thursday & Friday's
from 4-6pm @ The Front Room @ John Ash
4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa
575-7350
$2 off all Cocktails,
$4 Beer & House Wines,
$4 Cocktail of the week,
Bite Plates under $5. | Thu 3/11
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Thu 7/01 | Matching Donors
There are a ton of social networking web sites.
But one stands apart for a very special reason.
This one saves lives!
It's Matching Donors dot com.
They link Organ Donors w/ people in need of
kidney & other transplants. In the U.S.
19 people die each day waiting for an
organ transplant. Most of them for kidneys.
If you've ever considered becoming a
living organ donor or if you are someone
in need of an organ transplant,
visit:
Click here for details
Home of the greatest gift of all....the gift
of LIFE! | Fri 3/12 | Tiger Ball 2010
Analy Tigers Wrestling Team
3rd Annual Fundraiser.
Grab your friends, classmates, coworkers, neighbors, anyone who can heave a
dodgeball and plan on a day of good ol' fun....it's a great day for all ages......
to play or watch!!!
Timings: 5-6pm = Registration, 6pm = Tournament.
Team Fee: $80 per team Pre-registration,
$90 per team, day of tournament.
Admission: #2 per person, $1 w/ student ID.
For more info: (707)758-0547 | Fri 3/12
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Sat 3/13 | Fishing - Sporting Show
Fishing, Tackle, Duck Decoy, Sporting
Collectible Show.
Buy, Sell, Trade, Free Appraisals.
Old, new, and used fishing tackle, rods, reels,
lures. Fly fishing tackle, duck decoys, knives,
wildlife art & decor, shell boxes, duck calls,
prints, books & other sporting collectibles.
Show runs: 3/12 - 9am5pm & 3/13 - 8am-3pm.
Admission: $5 - free parking.
The largest show if it's kine in the West!
For more info: (707)6539-3682
Click here for details | Fri 3/12
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Sun 3/14 | SRHS Presents: Chicago
Performances run dates:
March 12, 13 & 14.
Friday & Saturday shows: 7:30pm &
Sunday shows: 2pm
Santa Rosa High School Auditorium, Santa Rosa.
For more info: 547-9000
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Fri 12/10 | Mother's of Pre-Schooler (MOPS)
Mother's of Pre-Schoolers (M.O.P.S.)
Meets the 2nd Friday of the Month.
9am-11am.
Babysitting provided and childcare for your
first meeting is free!
(other dates: 4/9, 5/14, ....9/10,
10/8, 11/12 & 12/10).
Meet us at Harvest/New Vintage Church
3300 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa.
email:
mops@newvintage.org
| Sat 3/13 | Story Telling
Inviting all Children to a fun, highly
interactive uplifting, story-telling experience
w/ Children's Book Author Kiasha Martone.
Borders - San Rafael (Francisco Blvd., West)
Hours: 11am-?
Special Notes: Bi-lingual children and adults
especially encouraged to come.
Surprise given out at event!
For more info: 808-385-1437 | Sat 3/13 | Solar Seminar
The Seminar will answer all of your questions
on solar and how to take advantage of the state
solar rebates before they run out.
Hours: 10am-Noon.
Finley Center, Santa Rosa.
Click here for details | Sat 3/13 | FREE CPR Training
It's Free, it's convenient and it can save a life.
Join the American Red Cross for FREE CPR Training
and certification in Sebastopol.
To Register call: 577-7624
Click here for details | Sat 3/13 | Crab & Shrimp Feed
Crab, Shrimp, Pasta, Salad, Bread, Coffee,
Dessert, No Host Bar, Auction, Entertainment,
Grand Prizes & more!
Doors open: 5:30pm, Dinner: 7pm.
$45 per person, Tax Deductible.
Featuring: Jerry Smith former
Harlem Globe Trotter &
Art Thomas, Former Raider.
Music: New Skye
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Santa Rosa
1011 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa.
For more info: 542-3249 | Sat 3/13 | 2010 Equus Awards
Did you know the equine industry is the 2nd
largest economic driver in Sonoma County?
The 2010 Equus Awards hosted by the
Sonoma County Horse Council.
Registration & Silent Auction: 5:45pm,
Dinner: 7pm.
Friedman Center
4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa.
For more info: (800)469-6478
Click here for details | Sat 3/13 | Italian Catholic Federation Fundraiser
Charity Fundraiser Dinner Dance from 6pm-121:30pm.
Menu: Roast Pork, Risotto, Salad, Ice Cream,
Wine & Coffee.
Live Music by the Leonard Rossi Band.
Tickets: $18, no tickets sold @ door.
St. Eugene Becker Center
2323 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa.
For more info: 525-0295 | Sat 3/13 | Cherry Blossom Festival @ Landmark Vineyards
Join Landmark & Shiso for our 1st-ever
Cherry Blossom Festival.
Celebrate gorgeous Estate Cherry Blossoms
while enjoying a Bento Box Lunch & a glass
of Landmark Wine for $25.
RSVP: 833-0226
Live Music, Artisan Green Teas, Oyster Bar,
Wine Country Chocolates & Origami Workshops
for the kids.
Landmark Vineyard
101 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood.
Click here for details
| Sat 3/13 | SC Bluegrass & Old Time Festival
Dr. Elmo takes the stage @ 3pm.
This years Festival marks the 10th Anniversary
of a partnership between the The SC Folk Society
& CA Bluegrass Association.
Enjoy a great day filled w/ Folk, Bluegrass
& Old Time Music.
Event Hours: 1-9pm (Doors open @ noon).
Tickets: $27/Advance, $32/Door.
Sonoma Community Center
309 Morris Street, Sebastopol.
| Sat 3/13 | The Art of Dessert
Bid on fabulous items - 2001 Grammy Tickets,
Luxurious Vacation Getaways, Coveted Tickets
to Taste of Sonoma, VIP Tickets to Rodney Strong
Summer Concert Series, Hearts on Fire Diamonds,
Delicious Dining, Divine Desserts, Diamonds,
Martinis & much more!
When bidding you will provide necessary funds
that allow WFCA to transform young lives w/
the power of the arts in education.
$200 per person, $1,500 for table of 8.
6pm @
The Wells Fargo Center of the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa.
Box Office: 546-3600
| Sat 3/13 | Peace In Process
Tools for Transition from 10am-5pm @
Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma.
Experience the ancient power of your wisdom body
& the healing insight of your subconscious mind.
(Sliding Scale in place to include you).
For more info: 322-1242 | Sat 3/13 | St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
The Festival will take place throughout the day,
from 10am-5pm in the Civic Center Plaza.
Starting @ 11:30am, on the corner of Market
& Second Street, a steady stream of colorful
floats, Irish Dancers & marching bands will
make their way down Market Street to Civic
Center Plaza.
Here's your chance to learn about Irish history
& culture, w/ Irish culture & retail booths,
a healthy selection of Irish food, beer gardens
& live music, from rock to traditional Irish
bands, as well as a multitude of activities
for children including pony rides, inflatable
jumps & more!
(415)395-3417
Click here for details | Sat 3/13 | Analy H.S. - Appetite for Education Event
A community event for Analy High School.
Enjoy appetizers & desserts paired w/ fine
local wines, live & silent auctions,
entertainment & more!
Hours: 2-5pm.
For tickets & more info: 824-2300 x 4089
The French Garden,
8050 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol | Sat 3/13
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Sun 3/14 | Wine Road Barrel Tasting
This weekend (3/13-14) enjoy
sampling wines from the barrel,
talk to the winemakers, purchase futures and
explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek
& Russian River Valley's.
$20/Advance, $30/Door.
Hours: 11am-4pm
For more info: 800-723-6336 | Sat 3/13
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Sun 3/14 | Little River Whale Festival
A Taste of Little River is what visitors are
promised during this festive weekend.
Savor bites from the kitchens of the town's
noted chefs, sips from Mendocino County vintners,
history and birding walks in Van Damme State Park,
artist studio tours, cheese making class,
fireside talks w/ local historians, and a free
night's stay at many Little River Inn's.
Click here for details | Sat 3/13
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Sat 3/20 | FREE H1N1 Flu Shots
Public Health is offering FREE H1N! Flu Vaccine
clinics on Saturdays in 2 Santa Rosa Malls.
Anyone over 6 months of age can come to either
the Santa Rosa Plaza or the Coddingtown Mall
between the hours of 11am-5pm.
Clinics held on:
3/13 & 3/20.
The vaccination is a simple & effective way
to prot4ect both yourself & those around you.
For more info: 565-4401
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Mon 5/31 | Saturday Morning Salsa Workout
Start your Saturday mornings w/ fun, music & dance.
Drop-in any, or every Saturday morning and
dance your way into better shape!
No partner, no experience necessary.
Class Fee: $10
Monroe Hall
1400 West College Ave., Santa Rosa.
| Sun 3/14 | Crab Feed - Mendocino County
Come join us for the food & fun at our annual
Crab Feed. Fill your belly w/ crab & spaghetti,
then sit back & bid on the many auction items,
some that you can't live without; or place your
bid on the many silent auction items and maybe
go home w/ a treasure for yourself!
Advance Tickets: $25/Adults, $12.50/Kids,
$30/Door
Hours: 12noon-4pm
Mendocino County Fairgrounds
1055 North State Street, Ukiah.
For more info: (707)463-2238 | Sun 3/14 | Righteous Brother Bill Medley
A seminal figure in the history of American music, Bill Medley is best known as half of the unmistakable duo, The Righteous Brothers
Their raw emotional rhythm and blues sound
of the mid-‘60s became a radio fixture with
hits such as "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," "Just Once in My Life," "Unchained Melody" and "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration." Medley is
now a solo artist following the unexpected passing of Righteous Brother Bobby Hatfield
His live performance, based on his solo album "Damn Near Righteous," includes new material
& classics paying tribute to a number of
Medley's mentors and peers - including his longtime friend Hatfield.
Show: 5pm.
$39, $49, $59
Lincoln Theater, Napa.
For more details: (707)944-1300
Click here for details
| Sun 3/14 | MCHS Project Grad
Maria Carrillo High School 2010 Spring Fashion
Show Presents: "Springtime in Paris."
You are invited to attend a luncheon and exciting
silent auction featuring MCHS Juniors & Seniors
showcasing Prom Fashions from Starlet.
Tickets: $35
Hours: 12:30-3:30pm
For more info: 539-4955
Flamingo Hotel, Santa Rosa.
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Sun 3/28 | Free Jazz
Every Sunday night from 6-9pm it's
"All That Jazz," @ Twin Pine Casino & Hotel
in Middletown. That's right live jazz in the
Grapevine Lounge, played by a variety of
Northern California's finest musicians.
Come out any Sunday night for live,
world-class jazz, free.
3/14 = Michael Brandeburg & Friends
Featuring: Denise Perrier
3/21 = Michael Brandeburg & Friends
Featuring: Vernelle Anders
3/28 = Michael Brandeburg & Friends
Featuring: Cat Austin
Twin Pine Casino, Middletown
1-800-564-4872
Click here for details
| Mon 3/15 | Nordquist Jr. Dance Club Reunion
For instructors from 1990-2000.
To Celebrate the Lifetime gift Shirley &
Stephen Nordquist gave to us, we want to dance
the night away starting @ 7pm.
Tickets: $30
Santa Rosa Veteran's Memorial Building.
Please send checks to:
Nordquist Reunion
P.O. Box 2035, Sebastopol, CA 95473.
For more info: 536-7636 | Mon 3/15 | Haircuts for Haiti
Pomegranate Salon
824 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa from 9am-6pm.
$25 Donation = complimentary haircut.
Call and make an appointment!
For more info: 528-2923
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Tue 3/16 | Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance
To take full advantage of the Frank Lloyd Wright
designed Marin Center setting, rare wooden boats
in the lagoon & a special authentic hot rod
display on the lagoon's island will join the
classic field of 180 cars.
On Saturday, March 15th, a classic drive through
the area's remarkable countryside.
On Sunday, March 16th, the classic cars take
the field w/ Porsche as the honored marque
& will include a rare celebrity car that as
been carefully transported from the
national museum.
Hours: 9am-4pm
Light appetizers & open bar.
RSVP: (415)479-7727 | Mon 3/15
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Mon 5/31 | Martini Mondays
From 4-6pm @ The Front Room @ John Ash
4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa.
575-7350
$2 off all Cocktails,
$4 Beer & House Wines
$4 Cocktail of Week,
Bite Plates under $25,
Complimentary stuffed Deep-Fried Olives
w/ all Martini's.
| Tue 3/16 | Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
Sponsored by:
Gold Ridge Star Chapter #161, OES
Appetizers 5:30pm
Dinner 6pm.
$12/General, $6/Children 10 and under.
Sebastopol Masonic Center
373 No. Main Street, Sebastopol.
For more info: 823-9608
| Tue 3/16 | SC Jefferson Awards Program
Is a national recognition system designed to
highlight public service in American.
The following 5 Jefferson Awards selections &
the 2010 Honorees are:
Angelo Fazzi,
Food For Thought,
Goodwill Industries,
Kay Marquet &
NAMI Sonoma County.
The Awards will be presented @ The Board of
Supervisors meeting Tues., March 16tjh @ 8:30am
& followed by a brief reception outside the
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Tue 6/01 | BIGGEST LOSER - Doubletree
Come join us in Bacchus every Tuesday and support
Koli & Sam local residents of Rohnert Park who
are participating in the current TV sensation,
The Biggest Loser on NBC.
We will be following their progress during
this grueling 20-week season until the finals.
7-8pm = PreShow/Meet Sam & Koli's Families
8-10pm = Biggest Loser Show - on multiple tv's
in Bacchus Restaurant at
Doubletree Hotel.
1 Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park
For more info: 586-4679 | Wed 3/17 | St. Patrick's Day - The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Kettles will be painted green
in honor of St. Patrick's Day!
The purpose, as always, is to raise money for
our community's needs. We continue to serve
over 200 families a week.
We have a couple of Celebrities ringing on
March 17th.
Bob St. Clair (Former 49er) will be at
The Nutty Irishman from 11:30-1:3pm.
Jim Grady (Personality on KZST) will be at
John Barleycorn's from 11:30-1:30pm.
Here is a list of bell ringing sites for 3/17:
Safeway on 4th, Calistoga Rd., & 4th Street,
CVS on 4th,
Lucky in Montgomery Village,
Walgreen's on Hwy 12, & Marlow Rd.,
G & G, Santa Rosa,
Oliver's on Stony Point,
The Nutty Irishman,
Sweet River, Coddingtown Mall,
John Barleycorn's,
Cricklewood Restaurant,
3rd Street Aleworks,
Quincy's
Russian River Brewing Co., &
Stout Brothers.
The non-restaurant sites will have
ringers from noon-6pm.
Restaurants will have ringers
from 11:30-1:30pm & 4-6pm.
Thank you for your support!!! | Wed 3/17
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Tue 4/06 | Jewish Family & Children's Services Calendar
Volunteer Opportunities: Be the Wheels.
Got Wheels? A kind heart? 4 to 5 Hours a month?
That's all it takes to make a big difference
in someone's life.
3/17 = Terrific Toddlers & Two's.
6:30-8:30pm. $55 for 2 sessions.
3/23 & 4/6 = Feisty 3's & 4's.
6:30-8:30pm. $55 for 2 sessions.
For more details & info: 571-8131 | Wed 3/17
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Sun 4/18 | Dead Man's Cell Phone
After confiscating a cell phone from a stranger
(Gordon) in a cafe, Jean begins to discover
the mysteries of life, death & the varieties of
love life can offer.
Dead Man's Cell Phone analyzes the mundane &
the metaphysical, the obscure, the patently
bizarre & the bizarrely moving.
Run Dates: 3/17 - 4/18
8pm Thursday-Saturdays & 2pm on Sundays.
$25/General, $20/Seniors & Students..
The Sonoma County Repertory Theater
104 N. Main Street, Sebastopol
For more info & Tickets: 823-0177
Click here for details
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Mon 5/31 | Wednesday's Crush the Rush
Every Wednesday from 4-6pm @
The Front Room @ John Ash
4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa.
575-7350
$2 off all Cocktails,
5:30-6:30pm
Complimentary Bites & Appetizers. | Wed 3/17
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Sun 12/19 | SC Repertory Theater 2010 Season
Dead Man's Cell Phone ~ 3/17-4/18, 2010
The Complete World of Sports ~ 5/12-6/13, 2010
Macbeth ~ 7/7-7/25, 2010
A Comedy of Errors ~ 8/18/-9/5, 2010
TBA ~ 9/22-10/24, 2010
A Christmas Carol ~ 11/17-12/19
Sonoma County Repertory Theater
104 N. Main Street, Sebastopol
823-0177
Click here for details | Thu 3/18 | Elsie Allen H.S. Project Grad
Junk Food Bingo, Tons of furn for all ages,
win bags of Junk Food, Great Food to eat,
and wonderful raffle.
Quickie Games played throughout the evening
from 6-9pm.
Elsie Allen High School Gym
599 Bellevue Ave., Santa Rosa.
For more info: 544-5942
| Thu 3/18 | How to Make Money Online Seminar
"3 Simple Steps to Make Money Online in the
Next 30 Days."
Hosted by Nancy Hayssen from 6-9pm @
The Wells Fargo Center of the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa.
For more info: (707)758-0149
Tickets on sale @:
Click here for details | Thu 3/18 | Free Screening - "Call & Response"
At this free community wide awareness event, we will be showing a screening of the documentary "Call and Response."
Following the documentary film, there will be
an open discussion, which will be led by a
panel of local experts to address the issue & answer any audience questions.
Please come and support our efforts to raise awareness about this horrendous crime.
"Call and Response" is the first of its kind feature documentary film that exposes the
worlds 27 million dirtiest secrets; there are more slaves today than ever before in
human history.
"Call and Response" goes deep under cover where slavery is thriving, to reveal an industry that in 2007, made more money than Nike, Google & Starbucks combined. With commentary by Cornell West, Madeliene Albright, Daryl Hannah,
Ashley Judd & many prominent cultural &
political figures & performances from Moby, Natasha Bedingfield, Matisyahu, Talib Kweli,
Five for Fighting, Switchfoot & many more.
Screening: 7pm-9:30pm
Wells Fargo Center of the Arts
in the Merlot Theater
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa.
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Sun 3/21 | Home & Garden Show
Hundreds of exhibits filled w/ everything
you need to fix up your home & garden.
See the newest green products, and free
seminars, prize drawings, money saving
discounts, loads of RV bargains from local
dealers, plus great food & family fun!
$7/General Admission, Free/Children under 12.
Friday = 1-8pm,
Saturday = 10am-7pm
Sunday = 10am-6pm
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa.
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Sat 3/27 | 80's Musical: The Wedding Singer
Presented by the Analy Drama Department.
The Wedding Singer tells the story of Robbie,
an entertainer whose own romantic hopes are
dashed, turning the weddings he sings at into
disasters. Will Robbie give up his dreams for
money, or will love rule the day? Featuring
great music, big hair, and lots of laughs,
The Wedding Singer is sure to delight audiences
of all ages.
Opening: March 19th @ 7pm.
Show Schedule: March 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 - 7pm.
Matinee: March 21st @ 1:30pm
Admission: $10/General, $5/Students & Seniors.
Analy High School Theater
6950 Analy Ave., Sebastopol.
For more info: 824-2360 | Fri 3/19
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Sat 3/27 | The Imaginary Invalid
Presented by the Sonoma State University's
Department of Theatre Arts & Dance.
A wild comic ride deep into the imagination
of a perfectly healthy man who thinks he is
dying, while his wife plots, his children rebel,
and his doctors pronounce his imminent demise.
Runs: 3/19-3/27.
Admission: $15/General, $12/FANS, $8/Students.
Evert B. Person Theatre on Campus SSU
1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park.
For more info: 664-2353
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Sun 3/28 | Mulan - The Musical
We are performing the musical, Mulan,
beginning March 19th at 7pm.
March 20th, 26th and 27th at 7pm and on
March 21st and 28th at 2pm.
Tickets: $7 & available at the door only.
Forestville School
6321 Hwy. 116, Forestville.
887-2279
| Sat 3/20 | Expanding your Horizons Conference for 7th & 8th Grade Girls
Registration for the conference begins 2/1/2010
and ends 3/10/2010.
Conference held on March 20, 2010
Expanding your Horizons is a conference to
increase the awareness of young women & their
parents to the importance of adequate
preparation in math & science. Preparing them
for the world of math, engineering, and science
& other fields where high school math &
science are required. Hands-on workshops,
sessions designed for parents & educators.
Held @ The Sonoma State University Campus.
For more info: 664-2241
| Sat 3/20 | Sharing of the Green 2010
Dancing w/ the Stars on the Stairway to
Higher Education.
The Education Foundation of Cotati &
Rohnert Park proudly presents it's 24th Annual
"Sharing of the Green"
Cocktails, Dinner, Silent Auction, &
Dancing all starts at 5pm @ the
Double Tree Hotel
1 Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park
For more info call: 765-4932
Click here for details | Sat 3/20 | Montgomery High Boosters Club
Light Up the Night w/ Red, Black & White!
23rd Annual Dinner, Dance & Auction.
Dance to the live music of Local Favorite &
Montgomery Alumni: "High Speed Wobble."
Live & Silent Auction, Raffle, Casino till 11pm.
Cocktail Attire requested, Adult Event.
$65 per person.
5:30pm = No-Host Cocktails.
7pm = Dinner.
St. Eugene's Becker Hall
2323 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa.
For more info: 577-8298 | Sat 3/20 | Guided HIke @ Tolay Lake Regional Park
Celebrate the 1st day of Spring w/ a hike @
Tolay Lake Regional Park.
This 2-hour guided hike on the west ridge takes
place from 10am-noon.
Join us to learn about this incredible property
east of Petaluma, and how you can access it on
your own, via the Day Use Permit Program.
Wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and long pants.
Bring a hat & sunscreen. Please also bring
adequate food & water for your party, walking sticks or trekking poles are useful.
Restrooms are available at the starting location.
Parking is $6 per car or free w/ Annual
Park Pass.
For more info: 565-2041 | Sat 3/20 | Bodgea Bay Community Benefit
For the Grandmother who is raising Quadruplets
on her own after losing her husband and
her daughter.
Great Food, Live Music, Silent Auction,
Think Love, Joy, Community!!!
Clam Chowder or Pozole Stew Dinner
w/ all the trimmings.
$10/Adults, $5/Children under 5.
Bodega Bay Grange Hall from 5-8:30pm.
Get your tickets @: Business Services Unlimited
@ Pelican Plaza, The Bodega Bay Visitors Center,
The Bodega Bay School from 9am-2pm,
Tomales Elementary School from 9am-2pm.
For more info: 875-2798
| Sat 3/20 | Avoding Foreclosure Seminar
Catholic Charities is a HUD-Certified, Housing
Counseling Agency that presents Homeowners'
interests when facing Foreclosure.
Learn the option & consequences @ the Seminar.
To apply, call: 575-0215 x268
| Sat 3/20 | Advanced Beekeeping
Ever dreamt of collecting honey produced by your
very own backyard beehvie?
Come & learn about beekeeping management techniques
& collecting organic local honey from
Sonoma County exper, Serge Labesque.
The Solar Living Institute is taking registrations
now for the Advanced Beekeeping course held on
March 20th.
For more detials: (707) 472-2468
Click here for details | Sat 3/20 | Silent Auction & Talent Showcase
The Rohnert Park-Cotati Mother's Club was
originally founded in 1992 by a group of
Mothers interested in fostering support in
parenting & a sense of community for women
& their children. The Club not only helps it's
members, but is also heavily involved in
donating monies to local charities.
With your support we will be able to continue
our mission & making our community a better place;
one mother, one child at a time.
Event Hours: 6:30-9pm.
Cross & Crown Lutheran Church
5475 Snyder Lane, Santa Rosa.
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Sun 3/21 | Fort Bragg Whale Festival
Microbrew Tasting & Whale Watching will be the
featured attractions of the 28th Annual Fort
Bragg Whale Festival.
On Saturday the area's top chefs will produce
their favorite chowders, along w/ dozens of
microbrews provided by the Fort Bragg Rotary
Club. A marine mammal art exhibit &
crafts fair are also part of the 2-day festival.
Click here for details | Sat 3/20
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Sun 3/21 | Savor Sonoma Valley
Wine & Food Education weekend - join 21
wineries as they showcase 2009 vintage wines
straight from the barrels, sample new releases,
and offer award-winning wines paired perfectly
w/ culinary creations prepared by local
chefs & restaurants.
Fee: $55/$20 Designated Driver
Hours: 11am-4pm.
For more info: 866-794-9463. | Sat 3/20
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Mon 5/31 | Pacific Coast Air Museum - 3rd Saturday of every Month
Pacific Coast Air Museum Open House.
The Cockpit of a featured aircraft will be
open for our visitors to view and inspect
from 10am-4pm.
Free to the Public.
Pacific Coast Air Museum
2330 Airport Blvd., Santa Rosa
575-7900
| Sun 3/21 | Pancake Breakfast
The Santa Rosa Lioness Club present their
Annual "Beary Hearty" Spring Breakfast.
Great Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage,
Orange Juice, Milk, Coffee & Tea.
Great Raffles every 30 minutes!
$7/Adults, $4/Children under 10,
Free/Kids under 5.
Santa Rosa Veteran's Memorial Building.
For Tickets & Donations Call: 542-3945
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Wed 3/31 | Jewish Family & Children's Services
Volunteer Opportunities:
Kurcinka Event - Mary Sheedy Kurchinka, best
selling author - 6:30-8:3pm @
The Glaser Center on Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa.
Volunteers are needed to help check people in,
set up, & clean up.
JFCS Rides: Be the Wheels.
Driving Seniors to medical/dental appointments,
the grocery store, etc.
Holiday Help:
Help Seniors celebrate the holidays.
Spend some time doing Mitzvot by decorating,
assembling & delivering holiday bags for
Passover, rosh Hashanah & Chanukah.
Friendly Visitors:
Like to meet new people, build relationships,
offer good cheer. Visit Seniors in their homes.
Office Help:
Attaching Mailing Labels & Stamps on semi-monthly
newsletters. Put your computer skills to use.
Jewish Family & Children's Services
1360 N. Dutton Ave., Suite C, Santa Rosa.
For more info: 571-8131 | Tue 3/23 | Cabaret
Comes to Santa Rosa for ONE Night only!
Whatever your troubles, you will forget them
at the Cabaret. The tumultuous political
atmosphere and seedy decadence of the time is
revealed through songs such as "It Couldn't
Please Me," "Cabaret," and "Don't Tell Mama."
Tickets: $40-$55
Wells Fargo Center of the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa.
546-3600
Click here for details | Wed 3/24 | Brain Enlightenment Series
For anyone who has or knows of anyone w/ a
brain injury, trauma, stroke, etc, or work w/
someone w/ traumatic brain injury?
This is a must hear presentation that will
educate & give practical information.
Speakers:
Richard Olcese, Psy.D. Neuropsychologist &
Susan M. Moran, Psy. D. Neuropsychologist.
Event Hours: 6:30-9pm.
Refreshments will be served.
Santa Rosa Jr. College
Bertolini Hall, Santa Rosa. | Fri 3/26
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Sat 4/17 | Cinnabar Theater Presents: "Is He Dead?"
Enjoy Mar Twain's hilarious adventure of a
struggling landscape painter who fakes his own
death to inflate the value of his art.
Performance: 3/26-4/17 @
Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma.
763-8920
Click here for details | Sat 3/27 | HAPA - Contemporary Hawaiian Music
Like the Hawaiian Islands themselves, HAPA's music
is an amalgam of ethnic and historical influenes.
Add to this acoustic folk/rock, and you have the
most exciting, contemporary Hawaiian music the
world knows.
Show: 8pm
Spreckels Performing Art Center
5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park.
Box Office: 588-3400
Click here for details | Sat 3/27 | Polenta & Stew Dinner
Dinner includes:
Polenta, Stew w/ Meat, Slice of Cheese, Salad
& Roll. Drinks & Desserts will also be available.
Hours: 5:30-8pm.
$12/Adult Dinner, $7/Kids Dinner
All proceeds to directly to the
Bodega Volunteer Fire Dept.
McCaughey Firehall
17184 Bodega Hwy., Downtown Bodega.
For more info: (707)876-9438
Click here for details
| Sat 3/27 | Eco-Tour Dog Hike
Recreation, Wine Education; Bring Man's best
friend to join 4th generation winegrower
Jeff Kunde & his labs on a hiking tour through
our 1,850 acre estate.
The hike will conclude w/ wine tasting
& lunch for the humans, and a
"paw bar" for the furry friends.
Partial proceeds benefit our charity partners.
Fee: $45, Hours: 9am-2pm
(707)282-1534
Register online at:
Click here for details
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Sun 3/28 | Little Feat Guitarists
Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett of the classic
Little Feat Band will perform @:
3/27 = Ramekins Event Center
450 W. Spain Street, Sonoma
Show time: 8pm - $40
Click here for details
3/28 = Hopmonk Tavern
230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol
$40
Click here for details
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Sat 4/10 | Backyard Naturalist Programs
3/27 = Bouverie Preserve bilogist Jeanne Wirka
will lead a class on wildflowers.
This class explores those amazing angiosperms
the make the Bouverie Preserve so beautiful!
Discussions on basic flower identification
techniques using a variety of field guides.
4/10 = Bryant Hichwa will teach an "in the field"
digital nature photography workshop, including
fundamentals for the beginner as well as tips
for the semi-professional nature photographer.
Geared toward the adult amateur naturalist,
these Saturday seminars include time in the
classroom and on the trail.
One-to-three mile hike on mildly-to-moderately
strenuous terrain.
Wear hiking boots & bring a bagged lunch &
water for the hike.
Class size is limited. $25 per Seminar.
(415)868-9244 x25
Registration is required.
Click here for details
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Fri 4/02 | Babysitting Boot Camp
Teens & Pre-Teens learn essential lifesaving skills
at Babysitter's Boot Camp, in Santa Rosa from
March 29th - April 2nd.
It's taught by The American Red Cross
Sonoma & Mendocino Counties.
They'll have fun while learning CPR, First Aid,
How to run a babysitting business, disaster
preparedness and more.
Parents will be confident that your child can
handle emergencies.
Register today: 577-7600
Your Child can become a Certified Babysitter!
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Thu 4/22 | AARP - Classroom Defensive Driving Courses
The 8-hour class is normally given in
two 4-hour sessions on two different days
separated by a day or a week.
Both courses are designed for drivers 50 years
of age & older.
By law auto insurance discounts are available
upon completion for those over age 55.
The complete cost for either course is $12
for AARP Members and $14 for Non-Members.
You must bring your AARP Membership card
to registration.
Classes are held all over Northern California.
For more info, location and times
call: 1-888-227-7669
or visit:
Click here for details | Tue 3/30 | Chicago @ The Wells Fargo Center of the Arts
The chartbusters that sold more than 100 million
albums & pumped out 21 top singles and five
consecutive #1 albums, is coming to Santa Rosa.
Tickets for the 8pm show are:
$69.50 - 99:50.
Box Office: 546-3600
Wells Fargo Center of the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa.
Click here for details | April | Thu 4/01
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Sat 5/15 | Goldn Gate Raptor Observatory
Each Fall, tens of thousands of hawks, kites,
eagles, falcons, vultures, and harriers pass
over the Marin Headlands on migration.
This is the largest concentration of birds of
prey in the entire western states!
Find out how you can volunteer to help study
& conserve these magnificent creatures.
(415)331-0730.
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Sun 10/31 | Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
The 2010 Tour Season officially opens at
The Luther Burbank Home & Gardens and runs,
April 1st - October 31st from 10am-4m,
Tuesday through Sunday.
Docent-led tours of the home are available
($7 for adults, Children are free if accompanied
by an adult).
What's new at the LBH&G?
If you are looking for a gorgeous site for a
wedding or another ceremony, LBH&G is taking
reservations now.
For more info on tours, the museum,
wedding info, etc: 524-5445
This site is wheel chair accessible.
Click here for details | Fri 4/02 | Bill Maher
Political Comedian, Talk-Show Host, and
Best Selling Author, Bill Maher returns to
Santa Rosa for a show that promises to have you
thinking every bit as hard as you laugh!
Tickets: $49.50-$69.50
Show: 8pm
Wells Fargo Center of the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa.
Box Office: 546-3600
| Sat 4/03 | Annual Occidental Fools Parade
Dust off your silly-bone & bring your funny
friends & family out for a day of laughter
& levity in lovely Occidental.
Come prepared to smile till your cheeks hurt!
This year's theme: "Fins, Feathers & Fun!"
Group entries are encouraged.
Warning Grumps & Frowners may be transfromed!
Free Event for the whole Family!
Hours: 2-4pm
For more info: (707)869-9993 | Sun 4/04 | Hunt for the Hare
The Hunt for the Hare is a fun-filled adventure
that will have everyone trying to find Mr. Hare.
In a twist on the classic tale, Mr. Hare has
taken off on pursuit of his old rival Mr. Tortoise.
At the end of the tour, Mr. Hare will hop on over
to join everyone for Easter Brunch.
You can also participate in the Easter Egg Hunt,
and a make-up artist will use face paint to
make kids look like their favorite animal.
Morning Package, Afternoon Package, Tour &
Brunch Only Packages available.
Safari West
3115 Porter Creek Rd., Santa Rosa.
For Prices, and more details: 579-2551 | Wed 4/07 | A Benefit Performance for The Living Room
A benefit performance for The Living Room,
Day Services for Women & Children
who are homeless.
Tartuffe The Imposter by Moliere.
Tartuffe enjoys a reputation as one of the finest
stage comedies in French Literature.
Set in the realm of 17th-century Parisian high
society during the reign of King Louis XIV, it
satirizes religious hypocrisy.
To win the the laughter of the audience,
the author infuses the play w/
witty dialogue, caricature,
situation comdey, and irony.
7:30pm = Social w/ complimentary Food/Wine.
8pm = Show
Tickets: $35, and will be held @ the door.
Make checks payable to:
The Living Room Center
636 Cherry Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
6th Street Playhouse
52 West Sixth Street, Santa Rosa.
523-4185
| Thu 4/08 | Elvis Costello
The British-born musician, songwriter,
producer & collaborator (Paul MaCartney to
Burt Bacharach) has dabbled in pub rock,
hard rock, new wave & counry. He's even
written music for a ballot and pop songs for
opera singer Anne Sofie von Otter.
Tickets:$120-$135 for the intimate 8pm show.
The Opera House
1030 Main Street, Napa.
226-7372
Click here for details | Fri 4/09 | Family Expo & Camp Fair
Everything you want for your family from
cradle to college...meet experts & professionals
that specialize in getting you what you need for
your family & your home!
Find a great school or preschool, plan your
summer, find summer camps, family travel,
discover exciting after-school & enrichment
opportunities, plan graduations, parties
& more!
Hours: 3:30-8pm
Wells Fargo Center of the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa.
| Sat 4/10 | Santa Rosa History Walking Tour
Tours leave from the gate at Franklin & Monroe
every twenty minutes from 10am to 11am.
Tours are an easy accessible stroll of about one
mile and take about an hour and fifteen minutes.
A guided stroll through the City's Pioneer
Cemetery will take you back into the history
of Santa Rosa from earthquakes, wars, epidemics, and political upheavals to the daily struggles
& success of Santa Rosa's earliest inhabitants.
Donations are accepted and the
"Open Vault," the cemetery gift shop will
be available.
Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
Franklin Street & Monroe Ave., Santa Rosa.
For more info: 573-0103 | Sat 4/10
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Sun 4/11 | Spring Plant Sale & Garden Tours
The Occidental Arts & Ecology Center will hold
it's Spring Plant Sale - selling hundreds of
open-pollinated, heirloom & rare varieties -
all certified organic.
This sale features early Spring crops such
as lettuces, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, peas,
chard, onions, leeks & herbs.
Also many ornamental sages & other perennials,
as well as traditional food crops of the Andes.
Tours will be offered @ 11am & 1pm.
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center
15290 Coleman Valley Rd., Occidental
For more info: 874-1557 x201
| Sun 4/11 | Roller Skate-a-Thon
Hosted by the Northern California Center for
Well-Being, the North Bay's premier non-profit
health education and wellness center.
All proceeds of this fundraiser will benefit
the Center for Well-Being's childhood obesity
prevention programs.
Hours: 5-6:30pm.
Cal Skate in Rohnert Park.
For more info: 575-1060
Click here for details | Sun 4/18 | Bacchus Ball
The American Cancer Society salutes
Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, Cannon Business
Solutions & Dr. Stanley Jacobs for their support
of the new, uniquely Sonoma County Event!
The Bacchus Ball, coming this April 18th @
Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa.
Join us & the Sponsors in their efforts to
continue free services to Sonoma County Cancer
Patients.
Click here for details | Sun 4/18 | Bacchus Ball
Teatro: A Magical Evening Inspired by Theater!
Save the date for the Bacchus Ball, the American
Cancer Society's inaugural Sonoma County Ball.
Enjoy Gourmet Food, Local Wines, Entertainment,
& Amazing one-of-a-kind Auction Items while
raising money to fund cancer research & needed
services for cancer patients.
Join the movement for more birthdays - together we
can make a difference!
Call for info on Sponsorship, Donations or
Volunteering: 545-6728
Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa.
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Sat 7/24 | Santa Rosa Bocce League
Spring Leagues start Play on April 20th -
Teams forming now.
Bocce League games are played on Tuesday &
Wednesday evenings @ 5:30pm & Saturday mornings
@ 11am in downtown Julliard Park.
$25 for adults, $15 under 16.
Teams: 7-15 players, Beginners welcome.
Fun for all ages.
Spring League runs: 10 weeks for up to
24 teams!
Free Basic Bocce Clinics: Sat's 1pm
3/13, 3/17, 4/10.
Doubles Tournament: Sunday, 5/16 $25 per team.
Singles Tournament: Sunday, 6/13, $10 per person.
League Championship Playoffs: 7/10.
Regional Exhibition Match: 7/24
For more info: 965-9568
Click here for details
| Tue 4/27 | SRJC Career Expo & Job Fair
SRJC will hold it's 10th Annual Career Expo &
Job Fair from 10:30-2pm on the SRJC Campus
in Haehl Pavilion.
With the job market slowly coming back to life,
this year's expo theme "Career Stimulus Plan"
targeted those who are seeking resources &
contacts for finding work or exploring new careers.
The Career Expo & Job Fair offers an excellent
opportunity for college programs & outside
businesses & employers to present their
programs side-by-side w/ businesses &
organizations that employ SRJC students.
More than 80 businesses are expected to
participate from a variety of sectors, nonprofit,
engineering, medical, government, green, retail,
and many others.
Organizations that wish to reserve space at
the event must complete a registration form
& return it to SRJC's Career Center.
$100 for Organizations/Employers.
For more info:: 527-4690 | Wed 4/28 | North Bay Growth & Innovation Forum
Registration opens @ 12:30pm, Event begins @ 1pm.
Hyatt Vineyards Creek Hotel
170 Railroad St., Santa Rosa.
For more info: 543-4339
Click here for details | May | Sun 5/02 | Spring Carnival
Geared toward elementary aged children,
run entirely by volunteers within the community.
Jump houses, vertical climbing wall, game booths, food, pie-in-the-face (using teachers!),
and a gift basket raffle.
Hours: 11am-2pm
Schaefer Elementary School
1370 San Miguel Ave., Santa Rosa.
For more info: 576-0223 | Fri 5/07 | Pat Benatar @ WFCA
Come celebrate 30 years of music history
in concert w/ legendary, female rocker
Pat Benatar & multi-platinum recording artist
Neil Giraldo.
At the dawn of MTV, Benatar songs such as
"Love Is A Battlefield" and "Heartbreaker"
became anthems for a new attitude.
Show: 8pm
Well Fargo Center of the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa.
Box Office: 546-3600 | Wed 5/12 | Youth Empowerment & Leadership Conference
For 8th & 10th Grade Students from Sonoma,
Marin, Mendocino, Napa & Lake Counties.
To address the need for students to look
towards themselves to set & reach goals,
and to provide them w/ the tools & inspiration
to step beyond their current circumstances
to succeed.
Hours: 9am-3pm
Santa Rosa Veteran's Building
1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa.
837-7771 x105
Click here for details | Fri 5/14 | The Smothers Brothers
...just added to the
Wells Fargo Center of the Arts venue.
Tom & Dick Smothers
w/ special guest, The Yo Yo Man!
Show: 8pm
Wells Fargo Center of the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa.
For Tickets call: 546-3600 | Fri 5/21
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Sun 5/23 | S.F. Fine Art Fair
An International Fine Art Far in nearly a decade.
It will feature approximately 70 internationally
renowned galleries, displaying over $300 million
in modern & contemporary artwork by more
than 500 artists.
Runs through May 23rd.
Fri. & Sat. 12am-8pm; Sun. 11am-6pm
Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco.
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Sun 6/13 | ART at the SOURCE
An amazing 125 artists will open their doors
June 5-6th & 12-13th from 10am-5pm, offering
the public a chance to go behind the scenes into
the workspaces of Sonoma County's finest
professional artists.
Both professional emerging & established artists
are well represented this year in studios
located in Guerneville, Bodega Bay, Occidental,
Forestville, West Santa Rosa & Sebastopol.
Many studios will feature multiple artists.
Grand Opening Reception for the main preview
show on Friday, May 21st from 6-8pm in the
Gallery at Sebastopol Center of the Arts.
For more info: 537-8665 or 829-8438
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Fri 9/03 | Friday Night Live @ the Cloverdale Plaza
Cloverdalte's Friday Night Live along w/ the Cloverdale Farmers Market will run for
13-weeks starting June 11th - Sept. 3rd in
Cloverdale's Downtown Plaza from 6:30-10pm.
A Free Family event.
Food, Wine and a Musical Lineup which includes:
6/11 = Zigaboo Modeliste
6/18 = Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's
6/25 = Orgone
7/2 = Bill Noteman & The Rockets
7/9 = Mark Stuart & The Bastard Sons
7/16 = SambaDa
7/23 = Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
7/30 = Steve Pile Band
8/6 = Carne Cruda
8/13 = Gator Beat
8/20 = Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
8/27 = The Uptones
9/3 = Earl Thomas & The Blues Ambassadorsa
Don't miss the FUN! | Fri 6/18 | 19th Annual Dinner Under the Stars
Becoming Independents's signature fundraiser
of the year!
We will be swinging to the 1940's theme:
"Let the Good Times Roll." The evening will
include gourmet food, wine tasting, live &
silent auctions, and festive entertainment.
Becoming Independent (BI) is the North Bay's
largest provider of services for people w/
developmental disabilities such as autism,
cerebral palsy, downs syndrome &
mental retardation. BI's mission is "to promote
community inclusion & participation for people
w/ developmental disabilities."
Price: $150 per person.
Event Hours: 5-10pm.
Imagery Estate Winery
14335 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen.
For more info: 524-6606
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