One of Guinea’s most premier djembefolas is coming to Sebastopol! Conde takes pride in sharing the Malinke rhythms, songs, and culture with sheer passion, patience, and remarkable zeal. Drum godfather Mamady Keita called Bolokada: “A brilliant and entertaining performer, a patient and precise teacher, and one of the few masters of his instrument. Few are […]
Join a cadre of enthusiastic volunteers in preserving and maintaining the Luther Burbank Experiment Farm every Wednesday from 9am to noon. We need volunteers across the spectrum of gardening, leading tours, showing people around the cottage, selling items at the cottage gift shop, and more! All skill and ability levels welcome.
Every Wednesday starting mid-August meet up in the Main Hall’s Green Room to do some homework, meet new people, and learn something new! Doors open at 3pm. Head to the community center after school to hang out, grab a snack, and eat some pizza! Ages 13-18. Questions? Reach out to Sean at youthprograms@seb.org. Wednesdays, starting […]
The Sebastopol Grange is launching a College Access Program (CAP), which offers free college planning workshops and individualized counseling scholarships to West Sonoma County high school students. The focus is on first-generation college applicants and lower-income families. Nearly every major university system, including UC and CSU, and nationally recognized private universities like Harvard, Yale, the […]
Spend a casual Friday evening enjoying live music & local wines at a small, family owned & operated winery in The Barlow in downtown Sebastopol. Featured artists are announced on a monthly basis to our email list and can be found on the events calendar on our website. Free entry. No reservations are required but […]
Learn about VSED (Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking), an end-of-life option that allows mentally capable individuals to make personal decisions about their care and comfort. This presentation offers a compassionate, educational overview of: What VSED is and how it works; who may consider VSED and why; the role of caregivers, hospice, and medical support; the […]
Spend the day exploring the art and science of natural dyeing. This immersive workshop covers the complete natural dye process while introducing a variety of techniques for creating beautiful, lasting color on natural fibers. In this workshop you’ll: * Learn the foundations of natural dyeing, from fiber preparation to creating lasting color * Explore bundle […]
Experience biodynamic gardening on a working farm. Harvest herbs and weeds, create a nutrient-rich plant ferment, and explore practical methods for building healthier soil and more resilient crops. * Make a plant ferment using herbs, weeds, and other common garden plants * Learn how biodynamic compost preparations and field sprays support soil health, crop vitality, […]
Daniel Ellsberg began as a nuclear war planner. He came to believe that nuclear planning is “the most evil planning that has ever existed in the history of humanity.” Join us for 2 short films, “An Ordinary Insanity,” based on late life interviews with Ellsberg about the need to eliminate nuclear weapons, and “Golden Rule: […]
Join us for a unique experience at Hope Acre farm, offered once a month during the harvest season. Taste a selection of heirloom tomatoes before learning to watercolor your favorites with local artist and watercolor teacher, Hannah Day. Hope Acre grows over 140 varieties of rare tomatoes; with rare titles like “Indigo Blueberry” and “Rebel […]
BODY PRAYER IS A FACILITATED EVENT DEVOTED TO INQUIRY INTO EMBODIED CONSCIOUSNESS THROUGH MOVEMENT. This class is offered every Sunday morning, and led by Zuza Engler or another teacher. It is usually attended by a vibrant & diverse bunch of welcoming and friendly people, some of whom have practiced Soul Motion® for years, while some […]
In this 4 week course, participants will learn a unique approach to watercolor, intended to alleviate the frustration that many experience when learning this beautiful yet challenging medium. The class will focus on strengthening one’s observational skills, giving the artist a foundation off of which to build their paintings in a step by step layering […]