FENCES New Mixed-Media Paintings by Diana Majumdar October2nd to December 2nd Reception: October 21st, 4pm-6pm From rusty barn wire to intricate wrought iron, from old wood fences to miles of fences surrounding pastures and fields and running for miles alongside our roads, fences are everywhere. In these new paintings, all featuring fences, Diana explores interplay […]
Dye plants have been used for thousands of years in arts and crafts and are just as relevant today as in the past. Whether your creative process includes weaving, embroidery, knitting, hooking, stitching, mending, sewing or any of the other creative ways to explore fiber, this class is for you. Natural colors can be vivid […]
Step into the vibrant and community-oriented world of songwriting with this engaging course, led by singer-songwriter, Michaela Thomas. This enriching journey is designed to help you explore the art of crafting compelling lyrics and intriguing chordal arrangements, all while fostering a sense of togetherness and collaboration. At its heart, this course is a warm and […]
The holiday months are almost here, and we’re setting about to make our school’s fundraising as fun as possible! Online auctions have long been a successful means of raising funds for our school’s specialty programs and highlighting the talents and services of our extended school community. Funds raised from shopping at our Waldorf Wonder Auction […]
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.
In memory of all victims of the Middle East war. No speeches, no music, no poems, no flags, no signs during the vigil. Conversation/ discussion to follow at the circular benches in the plaza. Wednesdays from 6 pm to 6:15 pm at the Peace Wall at the corner of McKinley and Laguna Parkway, Sebastopol. Free.
Don’t miss local artists and designers as they set up shop in Sebastopol for this two weekend event. Thoughtfully curated fine arts and crafts include jewelry made from unexpected materials, and enamel on sterling silver and copper; hand sewn Frida dolls; assemblage boxes; handcrafted art cards fit for framing; ornaments and magnets; collage candles, paintings […]
Sunday, December 3, 2023 2pm Venue: Dutton-Goldfield Tasting Room Let your creative spirit loose and craft a beautiful natural wreath for the holidays! Our resident experts, Barbara and Lisa, will provide you with the supplies and show you all you need to know to make your personal creation, assisted with some lubricating wine to get […]
The current show, WATER, at Sebastopol Gallery, encompasses a selection of current and past works by Sonoma County ceramicist, Chris Boyd, and Sonoma County expressionist painter, Paula Matzinger. From small mountain streams to the Pacific Ocean, Paula Matzinger is drawn to water. Water finds its way into many of Paula’s paintings, from the reflection of […]
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.
WHAT: 37th Annual Holiday Craft Faire, nestled in the redwoods in the historic town of Occidental, produced by the Occidental Community Council. Amazing arts and crafts from over 30 local vendors. Great for all your gifting needs, plus a one-of-kind bucket raffle to help celebrate the holiday season. Performances by the Occidental Community Choir, West […]
An open participatory event, for singers and listeners of all abilities: Handel’s oratorio “Messiah,” chronicling in vocal and instrumental music the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ, known for its rousing “Hallelujah” chorus. Composed and first performed in 1741, this presentation in Sebastopol is the 29th year under conductor John Maas; with string quartet and […]
Don your most dapper duds and join us in the 1920’s for our winter gala speqakeasy!!! See burlesque, drink some booze and gamble all your funny money for real prizes!!! Live music and good company!! SSSHHHH… and don’t forget the password! 21+ December 9 7pm – 11pm Sirens Studio- 234 Hutchins Ave, Sebastopol, CA $40 […]
We have been having some version of this Holiday Open house event for over a decade. It’s a great time of the year to open up and share our space with the community and our friends, hopefully make some new ones in the process. Our members also share a selection of their own works and […]
A Sing Along of the great popular songs of Christmas, for the Sebastopol community and visitors and friends. Under the sonic dome of the century-old Sebastopol United Methodist Church. A PARTICIPATORY event, accompanied by pianist Andy Darrow and vocalist Nancy Berger. Free admission, donations accepted, voices welcomed, lyrics sheets provided. The songs are well-known: from […]
18th Annual Bucket Brigade Blood Drive Tuesday, Dec. 12, from noon to 5:15 pm at the Sebastopol Firehouse, 7425 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free. Help save lives at the 18th Annual Bucket Brigade event hosted by the Sebastopol Fire Department. The Bucket Brigade is a friendly competition among area fire departments to see which can hold […]
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.
Lunch with a Council Member Wednesday, Dec. 13, 12:30 to 1:30 pm at the Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. Free or price of lunch. The senior center will be welcoming Sebastopol Councilmember Stephen Zollman from 12:30 to 1:30 pm for lunch. Join him for lunch or just stop by the table […]
Sebastopol Lights Parade Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, on some residential streets in Sebastopol. Lori Jay and friends and other folks from town decorate their cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors with lights and other decorations and drive slowly around Sebastopol’s residential streets in this fun, unofficial, holiday parade. Read all about it and […]
Art 101: Painting Pet Portraits Thursday, Dec. 14, 6 to 9 pm, at Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. $100. In one evening, this class teaches the most effective oil painting techniques to quickly create a fine-arts painting of your favorite pet. Suitable for absolute beginners as well as experienced artists who […]
Laguna Stewards at Irwin Creek Saturday, Dec. 16, 9 am to 12 pm. Meet at Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa. Free. Join us this December as we close out the year by going out to a very secluded and peaceful preserve. As it’s mid-December, prepare to enjoy some coffee and pastries as […]
The Barlow’s Second Annual Holiday Sip & Shop Saturday, Dec. 16, 12 to 6 pm in the Barlow. $10. Bring a friend and head to the Barlow for its second Annual Holiday Sip & Shop event. Purchase a Barlow Glass and Passport for $10 (Pick them up on the day of the event). Stroll through […]
Closing Reception for Charles Beck Art Exhibit Saturday, Dec. 16, 1 to 3 pm, at the Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa. Free. Last chance to see this beautiful exhibit featuring large-scale paintings of Sonoma County’s coastal and inland areas by artist Charles Beck. No RSVP necessary. Light refreshments provided.
The Old World Carolers present a live choral concert Sunday December 17 at 3 p.m., drawing from past eras of vintage holiday songs from Denmark, Germany, Ireland, and England, under the interior dome of the Sebastopol Methodist Church, 500 North Main Street. Suggested donation $10; children free. Songsheets provided for audience to sing along to […]
The Old World Carolers present a live choral concert Sunday December 17 at 3 p.m., drawing from past eras of vintage holiday songs from Denmark, Germany, Ireland, and England, under the interior dome of the Sebastopol Methodist Church, 500 North Main Street, Sebastopol, CA (Sonoma County). Suggested donation $10; children free. Songsheets provided for audience […]
Benefit Concert for Inter-Church Food Pantry Sunday, Dec. 17, 4 to 6 pm, at the Community Church of Sebastopol, 1000 N. Gravenstein Hwy., Sebastopol. $10. You are invited to an afternoon of performance, participation, and Joyful Noise in support of the Inter-Church Food Pantry. Join dynamic song leaders, composers, musicians and human rights activists Benjamin […]
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.
The MYN Class discusses emergency preparedness actions and emergency response steps that many in the Sebastopol area have been adopting. Although much of the emergency information is common and well publicized nationally and locally, what the MYN Class really promotes is working together with our neighbors on implementing the information. The neighborhood approach to preparing […]
Free Evening Pranayama & Yoga Nidra Attend one or both classes RSVP Required By December 23rd Contact Kara @ 707.235.1413, sunyogadance@gmail.com Nataraja School of Traditional Yoga 500 North Main St, Suite A, Sebastopol
After a three year hiatus due to Covid, the Rotary Christmas Dinner is again being held at the Sebastopol Community Church on Christmas Day from 1pm-4pm. This free Christmas Dinner is open to everyone and will have a supply of toys for the kids.
Enjoy leisurely bird walks for all levels of experience on the last Wednesday of the month. These outings are designed especially for older adults to enjoy nature, each other’s company and the unique avian friends found at each park. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Please bring your own water and snacks. […]
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.
This tasting tour of The Barlow will give a behind-the-scenes view inside some of The Barlow’s hidden gems. The tour showcases the specialty food and wine offerings of The Barlow, from handmade English cheese to classically foot-stomped wine. The tour will last 90 minutes and consist of seven stops, with multiple tastes and sips along […]
New Year’s Eve Yoga Vinyasa Krama – Tadasana Sequence & Pranayama Nataraja School of Traditional Yoga RSVP Required – Contact Kara 707.235.1413, sunyogadance@gmail.com Stillness in Movement, Breath Mastery & the Power of the Pause A Pranic System for Health, Neuromuscular Fitness, Awakening Subtle Energy & Stilling the Mind Experience the foundational sequence, Tadasana, to establish […]
Here comes 2024! Ring in the New Year at Region’s 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration, anytime from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Tickets include your reserved seat, a glass of Benovia Blanc de Noir, BBQ’d oysters from Nellie’s Oysters cooked onsite, and festive French macaroons from Renee’s Baking, along with live music from Jacob Phillip […]
Dances of Universal Peace is a sung and danced prayer from a variety of wisdom traditions, accompanied by live music. No partner or experience required; all dances are taught in the moment. All are welcome! This group has been meeting regularly in Sebastopol for 30 years. Celebrate light, harmony, love and especially peace and new […]