Events until July 30th–Compiled by Alicia Hodenfield
July 20th, 2007 . by Mike KellyEvents (Free, unless cost noted)
Through July 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 $7 adults. Kids 12 and under are free every day Time: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Tuesdays this summer – Kid films at the Windsor Town Green Time: 15 minutes after sunset
July 18 – Santa Rosa Downtown Market – along 4th Street from B to D Streets. Time: 5-8:30pm
July 19 — Windsor Summer Nights on the Green! Every Thursday Evening - June, July, August. Windsor Farmers Market. Movie tonight – The Caddy, with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. 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.; Movie begins at dusk
July 19 – Thursdays “Brown Bag” Lunches – Weekly Entertainment Series in Courthouse Square. Time: 12-1pm
July 19 — Summer of Learning Session Please join the Sonoma Health Access Coalition at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Carston Cabaret Room. The “Summer of Learning” sessions feature speakers from California and other states that have developed innovative strategies to address key health issues. Open to the public Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 20 — 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 20 — Cloverdale Friday Night Live! Pura Vida Hot Latin sounds of Afro-Caribbean music with a generous pinch of Mambo, Cuban Rumba and ChaCha. Dust off your dancing shoes. This band’s infectious beat will keep you on your feet all night. Outdoors on the Cloverdale Downtown Plaza. Come early or bring your own lawn chair. Refreshments for sale. Time: 7:30 p.m.
July 21 – Artists of the past, present and future – Ceramic sculpture by the late Moyae Kennedy, Mediterrranean and California paintings by Glen Ellen gallery artist Arlene Hann, Embroidery and beadwork creations by Jeanine Gray. 308 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa Time: 12-5pm
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 21 - 22 — Duncans Mills Festival of Art and Wine 32nd annual festival features top quality art and fine craft, wine and microbrew tasting tent, food, great entertainment on 2 stages, and the Duncans Mills duck races. Little rubber ducks race for great big prizes. To benefit the Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods. $7 adults $5 seniors kids under 15 free Time: Sat. 10 a.m. -6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
July 22 – Live @ Julliard! – Sunday afternoon concert series! 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: The Buckshot Boys – Traditional country rockabilly, sounds of Johnny Cash and Hank Williams as well as original tunes! Time: 5-7pm
July 22 — Jazz and Wine Concert Series Enjoy the summer with great jazz and fine wine featuring Michael Brandeburg and Friends. Wine is sold by the Glass (a souvenir wine glass is included with the purchase of the first wine ticket.) Proceeds benefit the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. Featured Artist: Denise Perrier (Vocalist). Montgomery Village, Santa Rosa Free Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m
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
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Benefits & Fundraisers
July 21 — Life-Size Monopoly Fundraiser
Benefit, Auction: Empire College Hospitality Students present our Life-Size Monopoly Board Fundraiser: music, food, wine, games, silent auction, raffles and Life Sized Monopoly! All proceeds go directly to Roseland Children’s Health Center. Spec.Tix: $15, Squares $200, Teams $150 Time: 2 p.m.
Hikes and Walks
July 22 – Tolay Lake Regional Park – 2 hour minimally to moderately strenuous hike. Please call to reserve your space by July 19. 565-2730
Volunteer Opportunities
Calling all City of Santa Rosa Citizens – Citizens Organized to Prepare for an Emergency (COPE) leaders needed for neighborhoods throughout Santa Rosa (if your community has this program, let me know and I will add). Email Paul Hess, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator phess@srcity.org or check the City of Santa Rosa website http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/ for details and information.
Sonoma Overlook Trail – Looking for docents Call Jennifer Robinson 415-404-6409 or email her at Jennifer.robinson@gmail.com for information regarding the signups and trainings
* On going – Volunteer Opportunities There are so many ways to volunteer and participate in our community. Here’s the link to the Volunteer Centers Volunteer opportunity page. http://www.volunteernow.org/volunteering.htm
Harvest for the Hungry – Volunteers are invited to learn organic gardening and build community. Produce is donated to several food pantries in Sonoma County. Call for times 579-2584 1717 Yulupa Ave. Santa Rosa
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