Some Events this week to see and do–!! Summer’s Here!
July 13th, 2007 . by Mike KellyEvents (Free, unless cost noted)
Tuesdays this summer – Kid films at the Windsor Town Green Time: 15 minutes after sunset
July 11 – Santa Rosa Downtown Market – along 4th Street from B to D Streets. Time: 5-8:30pm
July 12 — Windsor Summer Nights on the Green! Every Thursday Evening - June, July, August. Windsor Farmers Market. Music tonight – Charlie Musselwhite. Food for sale. Come early for dinner. Family lawn games. Bring your low-back chairs and blankets, and picnic on beautiful Windsor Town Green! Time: Market opens 5 p.m.; Music at 6pm
July 12 – Thursdays “Brown Bag” Lunches – Weekly Entertainment Series in Courthouse Square. Time: 12-1pm
July 13 — Live Music Each Friday evening. The bands will be jammin out front on our beautiful deck. Wines by the glass are offered starting at $5.00. We offer plenty of foods to choose from. SL Cellars 9380 Sonoma Hwy Kenwood Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
July 14 – Stones and Images Tour – Learn the meaning of the symbols and emblems carved on the tombstones, the origin of the styles of the stone markers and the significance of some of the trees and shrubs which were a part of grave site planting. An easy, one-hour stroll under the beautiful oaks will be led by docents. Tours leave every 15 minutes. Franklin and Monroe Time: 10am
July 14 - 15 — Duncans Mills Civil War Days
Historic: On July 15th and 16th, the quaint north coast town of Duncans Mills, California, will become the fields of Virginia circa 1863. Civil War Days will once again be on tap as one of the largest re-enactments west of the Mississippi. Over a thousand re-enactors will converge to ensure a very memorable experience for all who attend. Duncans Mills, CA.
Fee: $10, parking $5 per car Time: Sat. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 2 p
July 14 - 15 — Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic - Wake before dawn, dress warm, grab blankets and chairs, and once again head to Keiser Park for the spectacular colors and light of these majestic flying wonders, as they work their magic and lift into the sky with much fanfare and celebration! 700 Windsor River Road - Windsor Time: 5:30 a.m.
July 14 — Sonoma Valley Footrace and Festival - A 5k run/walk on relatively flat pavement thru the grounds of Sonoma Developmental Center, followed by an awards ceremony and a kids’ fun run. The Festival includes Live Music, Beer and Wine tasting, Food Vendors, a Car Show, Raffle, Games and Carnival Attractions, Violet the Clown, and more! 18615 Sonoma Hwy Boyes Hot Springs Race fee $15-$30 Time: Race 9 a.m. Festival 10a.m. - 2 p.m.
July 14 — Moshin Pictures Featured Film: Casablanca. Admission includes one glass of fabulous Moshin wine and a bottomless bag of hot popcorn. Additional glasses of wines will be available for $5. 10295 Westside Road, Healdsburg $20, $15 for Wine Club Members Time: Movie starts at dusk, around 9:30 p.m.
July 14, July 21, Aug 4, Aug 18 - Parents Night Off – Kids ages 5-12 enjoy supervised pool activities, arts and crafts, games, movies and dinner. Register on line at www.santarosarec.com or 543-3760 - $10 Finley Aquatic Complex 2060 W. College Ave Santa Rosa. Time: 6:15-9pm
July 15 — Petaluma’s Art & Garden Festival Visit Historic Downtown for an afternoon of home and garden art, local crafts, fine wines and delicious delicacies while listening to great Jazz & Blues. Fourth Street and A Street parking lot Sponsoring Group: Petaluma Downtown Association. Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
July 15 — St. Anthony Farm Day St. Anthony 22nd Annual Farm Day, located at St. Anthony organic farm in Petaluma, features live music, delicious farm-style food, a bread baking contest, and an old-fashioned butter churning demonstration for children and adults alike. For more information call Maggie Gelosi at (707)794.7127. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
July 15 – Live @ Julliard! – Sunday afternoon concert series begins this week! Dinner will be available for purchase by local eatery (Pearson & Company – yum!) and picnic baskets are welcomed! Bring a blanket and low back chair – This week: Petty Theft –a San Francisco Bay Area rock band performing the great songs by Tom Petty & Heartbreakers from American Girl to Yer So Bad. Time: 5-7pm
Through August 19 — SVMA Biennial 2007, a Juried Exhibition The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (SVMA) will hold its juried exhibition featuring works by local artists from Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Solano and Mendocino County. See more at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, located at 551 Broadway, one block from the historic plaza in downtown Sonoma. $5, free on Sundays and to SVMA members Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed-Sun
Environmental Discovery Center (Wednesdays-Sundays June 27-August 12) – Drop-in, self-paced program, “On Nature’s Trail” focuses on natural history including geology, archaeology, astronomy and marine biology. Free with paid park entry. Violetti Road near Channel Drive. Spring Lake Regional Park Santa Rosa. Time: 12-5pm
July 17 - 30 — Sonoma County Fair “Bee Cool” Celebrate the bounty of Sonoma County. In 2007, we pay Tribute to hometown hero Snoopy! Headliner entertainment, flower shows, carnival rides, rodeo, exhibits, food, contests for kids. It is a celebration of everything Sonoma. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
Fee: $7 adults. Kids and seniors are free Time: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.


