Ned will recount Frank Oppenheimer’s, (J Robert’s younger brother) amazing high altitude balloon experiments in the late 1940’s that led to the discovery of the origin of cosmic rays. Before Frank’s experiments, the source of the high energy particles that rain down from space was unknown. Frank relayed the tale of this adventure to Ned […]
In this free live & recorded talk with Michael St John, Marin Search & Rescue Unit Leader, we will share tools and tips to stay safe in the woods. Being in nature can get so exciting that we can end up disoriented. It also puts us in places where we are in remote, off-grid locations. […]
What if the solutions to our world’s most pressing problems lie not just in action, but in a different way of being? Anne Scott, founder of DreamWeather Foundation, has taken her message of healing from local women’s circles to the United Nations Geneva Peace Initiative. She invites/welcomes you to an evening of discovery. Drawing from […]
Free Pranayama & Yoga Nidra with Kara Weimer Gather Thanksgiving morning for a Free Pranayama & Yoga Nidra session in the Lounge at Bliss Organic Day Spa – same floor as Soft Medicine Loft, next to the Bliss Bath House. Start you morning calm & refreshed before your festivities or quiet self care day off. […]
Local filmmakers and SAND co-founders Maurizio and Zaya Benazzo present their new documentary on November 30 at 6:30 pm at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. The film follows healers and community leaders from Esk’etemc, Gitxsan, and Wet’suwet’en territories, also known as British Columbia, as they share stories of resilience, ceremony, and intergenerational healing. Born […]
From “On Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder ‘The precedent set by the Founders of America demands that we examine history to understand the deep sources of tyranny, and to consider the proper responses to it.” Share Your Ideas and Concerns in an Open Conversation – after a Short History Lesson! Looking for America: Part 4 The […]
Wildfire safety relies heavily on detecting fires early to both extinguish them before they grow unmanageable, as well as to alert and evacuate communities as early as possible if immediate suppression becomes impossible. Following 2017, Sonoma built up a network of fire detection cameras. Starting in 2021, Sonoma became the first County in the country […]
Have a fun, FREE, night out with friends and learn to square dance! Modern Social Square Dancing is fun to learn and fun to dance with our club’s supportive community of square dancers. Our caller teaches and sings to a variety of music, and you’ll be dancing in squares the very first night. No partner […]
In 2023-2024, four dams were removed from the Klamath River restoring access to 400 miles of free-flowing river. Before the dams were demolished, a team of Molecular Ecologists sampled the system to establish a baseline of DNA so we could monitor population changes in response to restoration actions. Using the Klamath River restoration as a […]
6-Week Session: Mondays ~ 5-6:15pm 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 Discover the hypnotic melodies, pulsing rhythms, and worldwide customs of traditional Irish music. We learn a new Irish tune each week, by ear, and drink tea. Mixed-level class suitable for most instrumentalists. Instructor: Suzuki Cady Call with any questions! 415-302-9658 Fee: $150-$220 (Sliding Scale) […]