Events for Friday-Sunday, August 19-21, 2011

Friday – Sunday, August 19 - 21

Grape to Glass Weekend
Three days of fine wine, food, music, art and recreation in the vineyards and neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley. Unique in depth tours, virtual photo contest, live concert, cycling & kayaking, Hog in The Fog BBQ, live and silent auctions and a Sparkling Brunch. Call for more information.

Place: Various Fee: $35-$545 Packages Time: Varies Daily Phone Number: (707) 521.2535 Web: www.rrvw.org

Saturday & Sunday, August 20 - 21

Annual Cotati Accordion Festival
Nonstop live accordion music benefiting local youth organizations. Highlights include dance parties in the polka tent, numerous accordion-related vendors, and the annual "Lady of Spain" ring, including the releasing of the doves. Four stages and over 20 bands.

Place: La Plaza Park, Cotati  Fee: $15 Advance/$17 At the Gate/$25 Both Days Time: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 664.0444 Web: www.cotatifest.com

Saturday, August 20

The Red & White Ball
In this classic Sonoma event, the Sonoma Plaza will be transformed into the hottest dance party of the year. Featuring Dave Martin's House Party Band. A benefit for Sonoma Valley public schools.

Place: 36 East Spain Street, Sonoma CA Fee: $25, $75, $150

Time: 6pm-11pm Phone Number: 707-935-9566

Saturday & Sunday, August 20 – 21

Wings Over the Wine Country Airshow

From the restored planes of days gone by to the fully modern machines of today's skies. This airshow documents thrilling entertainment on a beautiful California afternoon.

Place: Sonoma County Airport Fee: $18 Time: Doors open 9 a.m., show starts 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.7900 Web: www.wingsoverwinecountry.org

Saturday, August 20

Grape to Glass Hog in the Fog Pre-Harvest Party
The party starts with a wine tasting reception and Farmer’s Market showcasing more than 70 wineries, growers and producers. Then a feast followed by a live auction filled with exciting prizes before the night wraps up with live music by Urban Oasis.

Place: Saralee’s Vineyard & Richard’s Grove
Fee: Tables:$500-$850 Spur Ticket:$75 Time: 4:00 PM-10:00 PM Phone Number: 707-521-2534 Web: www.rrvw.org

Sunday, August 21

Sonoma County Country Music BBQ
The Sonoma County Country Music BBQ will be held on the Great Lawn at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. Dierks Bentley, will headline, Joe Nichols and local star Pete Stringfellow. Choose your barbecue prepared by 15 different artisans who will be cooking up hundreds of pounds of ribs, chicken and tri-tip.

Place: Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Fee: $45 in advance, $55 at the door Time: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: 707-543-0100 Web: www.sonomacountrymusicbbq.com

Events for Weds-Sunday June 22-26, 2011

FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011

Singles Eligible Party
This is an interactive & FUN way to socialize, make new friends, meet your match..or just have a great time. Appetizers served at 7:00 for as long as they last. Music provided by DJ Paul.

Place: Skylounge Time: 7-11pm Fee: $20 presale/$25 at the door

FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011

World's Ugliest Dog Contest

Come cheer on homely dogs from around the globe as they compete for the coveted title. This unique contest, which has gained international attention and participation, takes place during the annual Sonoma-Marin Fair.

Place: Petaluma Fairgrounds, Petaluma Fee: Call for information & tickets Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 283.FAIR (3247)

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 22 – 26, 2011

Sonoma-Marin Fair

Headline concerts, and special fair events including The Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest, Luche Libre Wrestling, the Destruction Derby and Petaluma Celebrity Feud.

Place: Petaluma Fairgrounds, Petaluma Fee: $15 adults (13 & over), $10 Juniors (4 - 12), $8 seniors, Free 3 & under Time: Varies Phone: (707) 283.FAIR

FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011

Deturk Round Barn - Bridal Fashion Show

The recently renovated & newly opened DeTurk Round Barn will host a Bridal Fashion Show from. A percentage of ticket sales will benefit Artstart, an award winning non-profit educational arts organization that trains artists while creating public art for the local community.

The Round Barn was built in 1891 for DeTurk’s prize winning trotting horses including Anteeo, a prize winning stallion. Given the background of the barn the theme of “Rustic Romance” was selected and will incorporate country chic elements from mason jars filled with flowers to pies & tarts instead of the traditional wedding cake. The event will host brides searching for gowns, ideas & local business contacts for their impending nuptials. Fashion show will showcase the latest gowns from New York, Los Angeles & Europe all provided by Starlet Bridal in Montgomery Village. Event partners include: Starlet Bridal, On Q Catering, Bloom Floral and Event Design, Big 4 Party Rentals, Darcy’s Fine Jewelers, Bling, CutieCakes Bakeshop, Tibidabo Photography, Julie Nation Academy & KZST.

Place: Deturk Round Barn Time: 7pm-9:30pm Tickets & Info: (707) 543-3737

FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011

Friday Night Live (FNL)

Free concert series with the Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market. This Friday is ALBINO! A San Francisco based Afrobeat ensemble. Local restaurants offer early bird and late night specials. Visitors can receive a lodging discount at area hotels.

Place: Downtown Cloverdale CA  Fee: Free Time: Market 5:30 p.m./Music 7 p.m. Phone: 707-894-4410

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 24-26, 2011

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

This is great news for race fans, who will be treated to great road-course racing by the likes of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and defending champ Jimmie Johnson. Anything can happen when these drivers swap paint on the road course. Plus, there's the Thunder Valley Casino Resort 200 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West event, a motorsports midway and more! 

Place: Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 & 121, Sonoma, Ca Time: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: (800) 870.RACE

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 25-26, 2011

Sonoma Lavendar Festival

Enjoy lavender in full bloom while sipping local wines & enjoying cuisine prepared by Lisa Hemenway of FRESH! Farm tours, seminars, beekeeping, shop in the market place, learn a lavender craft, lavender massage and more. Proceeds will benefit the Education Through the Arts Foundation at Wells Fargo Center.

Place: Sonoma Lavendar Barn , 8537 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood

Time: 10am-4pm Price: $5 per adult donation

SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2011

15^th Annual Days of Wine & Lavender Festival - Matanzas Creek Winery

The lavender garden is in peak bloom, creating a sea of purple & perfuming the air with their heady scent. Meet Winemaker Marcia Monahan & taste Matanzas Creek wines. Demonstrations of lavender product-making techniques, samples from the Marin French Cheese Company, a bocce ball contest, open-air Jeep tours of the vineyards, massage chairs, live music & plein air-paintings in the lavender field.

Place: Mantanzas Creek Winery, 6097 Bennett Valley Road. Santa Rosa Time: 12-4pm.

Phone: (707) 528-6464

Billy Bob's 4th Annual Fish Fry

Featuring all you can eat Fresh Beer Battered Cod, Fries & Coleslaw.

Place: Sebastopol Masonic Center , 373 North Main Street, Sebastopol (Across from Safeway)  Time: 5:30-7:30pm. Only $15 Tickets & Info: (707) 823-6981

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2011

Tee it Up for Ta-Ta's - Golf Tournament

Benefiting Team Lisa Payne, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Men & Women's Open. 9 Holes of Golf, catered lunch, raffles, mulligans & more! Best Ball - based on a foursome or join as a team, or we'll group you with others.

Place: Sonoma County Fairgrounds Golf Course, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. Time: 12:30pm - Registration, 1pm – Shotgun Fee: $50/per person

For more info: Contact Robert Braun (707) 284-3520.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2011

Learn to Curl & Practice - Snoopy's Home Ice

Presented by the Wine Country Curling Club. Weekly session to learn or practice the greatest game on ice - Curling! Instructors from the Wine Country & Bay Area Curling Clubs will be on hand to offer lessons in the Fun-damentals of the sport. All skill levels welcome. Meet new friends and practice your new skills w/ games according to the official rules.

Place: Snoopy's Home Ice, 1667 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa.

Cost: $15/per person (all 4-weeks for $50). Ages: 12+ (under 18 accompanied by an adult please) Time: 5:30-7:30pm.

Friday, June 17

Wine and Cartooning
Experience a unique pairing of beer and wine tasting and cartoon lessons for adults with cartoonist Joe Wos. Must be at least 21 years to attend, Reservations required.

Place: Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa Fee: $15.00 for members, $20.00 non-members Time: 6:30PM Phone Number: 707-284-1263 Web: schulzmuseum.org

Saturday & Sunday, June 18 - 19

Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic
Bring the whole family to Keiser Park in Windsor for two days of beautiful hot air balloons, food, crafts, balloon rides and fun.

Place: Keiser Park, 700 Windsor River Road, Windsor
Fee: $5 Advance/$8 Gate/$5 Ages 6-12/Under 6 free Time: 5 a.m. - 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 837.1884  Web: schabc.org

Saturday, June 18

Lobster Feed at Kunde Family Estate
Join Kunde family members Marcia & Jim Mickelson for our 3rd Annual Lobster Feed on our stunning Vineyard Terrace.

Place: Kunde Winery, 9825 Sonoma Hwy. Kenwood, CA 95452
Fee: $85 pp Time: 5pm-8pm Phone Number: 707-282-1534 Web: kunde.com

Saturday, June 18

Pinot & Pizza
J Winery teams up with Andrea Mugnaini to feature one of the Russian River Valley locals’ favorite wine and food pairings: pinot and pizza.

Place: J Winery, 11447 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Fee: $25, $15 for Club J members Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 888-594-6326 Web: jwine.com

Saturday, June 18

Cotati Jazz Festival
Share an afternoon and evening of Music, Art, Food & Fun with your family! Jazz ensembles will be playing all over downtown Cotati.

Place: Downtown Cotati – Various locations Fee: Free Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 795.5508 Web: cotatijazz.com

Sunday, June 19

Father's Day with WSCW
In a special Wine Country Toast to Dads, "The West Sonoma County Wineries" will be offering complimentary wine tastings to all Dads, along with small bites to enjoy at each winery, and special discounts on wine purchases! See website for details. Graton Ridge Cellars will be offering sausages with a selection of dipping sauces!

Place: Various - West Sonoma County Wineries
Fee: Complimentary Wine Tasting for Dads! Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 887-3344 Web: westsonomacountywineries.com

Sunday, June 19

Father's Day Annual Car Show
Talk "shop" with car owners or take the opportunity to "show & shine" your vehicle. Drinks, Food, Music Entertainment & Raffle Contest. All proceeds go to the MSA & ECA scholarship programs.

Place: Juilliard Park, Santa Rosa, CA Fee: $25 - $30 Car Registration / Free Spectator Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.5500

Events for Friday-Sunday, June 10-12, 2011

Friday – Sunday June  10 - 12 
Healdsburg Jazz Festival
The lineup features the stars and influences of Brazilian jazz, welcomes new names and faces, and throws the spotlight on local talent and living legends. As always, the best talent in jazz today plays in venues from winery tasting rooms to open-air greens, historic theaters to hotel lobbies. Call for tickets.

Fee: Varies Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 433.4644

Saturday & Sunday June 11 - 12 
Art at the Source Open Studios
Discover Art. Discover the Artists. Over 125 artists in West Sonoma County open their studios to the public. AATS is sponsored by Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Meet painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, jewelers, fiber and glass artists in their studios.

Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 829.4797

Friday – Sunday June 9 - 12 
Peggy Sue's All-American Cruise
Join us for the Annual Peggy Sue's All-American Cruise, a car show in beautiful Sonoma County. With 800 Cars, live entertainment, cruise Downtown, Chili Cook-off, beer & wine tasting, golf tournament, vendors and more. Supporting local youth charities and community matters -safe school ambassador. A Place to Play Youth Park, 2375 West 3rd Street, Santa Rosa

Fee: $6 Adults Sat & Sun/Kids Free Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 575.3267

Friday - Sunday June 10 - 12 
Annual Health and Harmony Festival
Featuring 500 vendors, four outdoor stages, nationally renowned speakers and musical acts with a focus on creating a healthy lifestyle and environmental sustainability. An all-ages multicultural, multi-sensory experience that brings out participation, dancing, laughter and learning in all who attend. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, CA.

Fee: Call for information Time: Varies - Call for Schedule Phone Number: (707) 861.2035

Saturday & Sunday June 11 - 12 
Forestville Youth Park BBQ and Parade
 Postponed due to rain and back this weekend! The Forestville Youth Park presents its annual Parade and BBQ. Enjoy BBQ, Live Bands, Beer and Wine, Art and Craft vendors, and a huge carnival with more rides than ever before! Free admission. Sorry no coolers or pets will be allowed.

Fee: Free Time: Saturday: 11am to 10pm Sunday: 11am to 8pm Phone Number: (707) 887.9841

Sunday  June 12 
Freestone Vineyards-Oysters & Chardonnay
Freestone Vineyards is teaming up with Hog Island Oysters to bring you the best of what the Sonoma Coast has to offer. This event requires advanced reservations. 707-874-1010 or bschneider@freestonevineyards.com

Fee: Call for information Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 874.1010

Events for Friday-Sunday, May 27-29, 2011

Friday May 27, 2011

Nashville artist Josh Gracin in concert!
Nashville artist Josh Gracin in concert at Kodiak Jacks in Petaluma! You can purchase Meet & Greet and General Admission tickets at www.kodiakjacks.com. This is an 18 and over concert!

Place: Kodiak Jacks Honky Tonk & Restaurant 256 Petaluma Blvd North Petaluma, CA 94952
Fee: $30 in advance $35 at the door Time: 8pm Brodie Stewart Band opening Phone Number: 707-765-5760

Paella Party at Relish Culinary Adventures
Relish Culinary Adventures is thrilled to welcome back the charming "Paella Guy" chef Gerard Nebesky to lead an inspired Paella class where guests will make three delicious paellas, including his famous Paella Mixta that won the Throwdown with Bobby Flay. Visit us online for more information.

Place: Relish Culinary, 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg CA
Fee: $96 Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: 707-431-9999

Healdsburg Barn Dance
Join the Active 20-30 Club of Healdsburg as we re-launch the Annual Healdsburg Barn Dance in partnership with the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair. Trione Winery will be hosting this year's event as guests enjoy Trione Wines, food, beer, and live music.

Place: Trione Winery, 19550 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, CA 95441
Fee: $20 in advance, $30 at the door Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: 707-217-3438

Saturday & Sunday, May 28-29, 2011

Tippi Hedren Appearance & Autographing
Tippi Hedren, star of Alfred Hitchcock's film classic, "The Birds", will be appearing at The Tides Wharf in Bodega Bay Memorial Day weekend. Photos will be available for autographing. "The Birds" DVD and souvenir tees will also be available for purchase.

Place: The Inn at the Tides, 800 Hwy One, Bodega Bay CA
Fee: Autographing Fee Applies Time: Sat 10am-5pm/Sun 11am-5pm Phone Number: 707-875-3652

Bodega Bay International Short Film Festival
Join movie goers and filmmakers as the Bodega Bay International Short Film Festival rolls into town. This festival will showcase a wide range films with varied subjects and themes (drama, comedy, sci-fi, horror, thriller and more) from today’s brightest filmmakers premiering some of their most innovative work. Bodega Bay in Sonoma County, CA will be the spectacular setting for the festival, famous location backdrop role in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” with Tippi Hedren and Rod Taylor. Start making plans to attend! Tickets range from $20 to $100 and can be purchased directly online!

Place: UCD, Bodega Marine Laboratory, Bodega Bay, CA
Fee: See description Time: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 827.3332

Saturday May 28, 2011

Lobster Lunch
Join us for a Lobster Lunch at James Family Cellars vineyard.

Place: Cellars of Sonoma, 133 4th Street Santa Rosa, CA
Fee: Call for information & reservations Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: 707-578-1826

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Oysterpalooza
Celebrate the bivalve! Seven amazing bands on two stages, BBQ oysters, Fried Oyster Po Boys, Red Beans & Rice, Spicy Crayfish, BBQ Brisket, Lagunitas Beers on Draught, Local Wines, Hurricanes and much more! Musical performances by Alison Harris, Way To Go Joes, David Luning, Mr. December, Rose Logue, Ash Reiter and Crazy Famous! Percentage of proceeds to benefit a local non-profit voted by our diners. Stop in to place your vote.

Place: Rocker Oysterfeller's Kitchen + Saloon, 14415 Hwy One, Valley Ford CA
Fee: $12 Time: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: 707-876-1983

Events for Friday-Sunday, May 20-22, 2011

FRIDAY, May 20, 2011

Wanda Sykes at the Wells Fargo Center
Wanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand-up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America. Emmy winning comedian Wanda Sykes brings her smart-witted stand up to Santa Rosa for her first Sonoma County performance!

Place: Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
Fee: $50, $65Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-546-3600

Opening Gala for Taste Alexander Valley
A very special evening at the spectacular Francis Ford Coppola Winery. This fabulous outdoor reception & gala will feature reserve wines from throughout Alexander Valley, exquisite passed hors d’oeuvres, a variety of tapas style small plates & live music. Experience world class wines, savor delicious cuisine & dance the evening away while mingling with Alexander Valley’s winemakers, winery principals & vineyard owners at this incredible newly renovated winery resort.

Place: Francis Ford Coppola Winery  Fee: $90 - Advance only (limited availability) / Opening Gala & Weekend Pass (package) $135 - Advance only (limited availability, $20 discount!) Time: 5-8:30pm Phone:  (888)463-0207.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, May 20-22, 2011

Sonoma Jazz + Festival
Friday - John Fogerty , Saturday = Sheryl Crow
Sunday = Gipsy Kings

Place: Downtown Sonoma Field of Dreams Fee: $60-$100 Phone: 888-512-SHOW (7469)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, May 21-22, 2011

Taste Alexander Valley
Annual wine/food event hosted by Alexander Valley Winegrowers. Weekend kicks off Friday with an Opening Gala. On Sat/Sun, over 35 wineries host parties throughout the Valley, each featuring wine/food, entertainment and discounts.

Place: Wineries in Alexander Valley Phone Number: (888) 289.4637

Fee: Weekend Pass - $65 per person in advance, $75 at the door. Weekend Pass (designated driver) - $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door
Sunday Only $45 per person in advance, $55 at the door. Sunday Only (designated driver) $10 advance, $15 at the door.

SATURDAY , May 21, 2011

Tumor be Gone - An evening of Comedy, music and wine

Benefit for Kimbell Jackson

Comedy for a Cause presents"Tumor Be Gone!",an evening of Comedy, Music, and Wine to raise funds for Kim Jackson's battle against brain cancer.  Our extraordinary evening of comic talent will include 6th Street Improv, Slip Goose Monkey, World's Biggest Comedy Duo, Stand Up Comic Dave Pokorny, Emmy Award winning comic actor Rick Overton, Michael McShane (Who's Line Is It Anyway, Robin Hood, and many more), the amazing chanteuse Perla Batalla who has performed extensively with Leonard Cohen, comic cabaret duo Richard and Sandy Riccardi of local and YouTube fame, Lol Levy and Nancy Gold, and other special guests. All proceeds will be used to support Kimbell's fight against brain cancer.

Place: Glaser Center Theater 547 Mendocino Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Time: 7:00pm - 10:30pm Fee: $30 per person, Available at BrownPaperTickets.com

Annual Spring Street Festival 

Cloverdale's Annual Spring Street Festival, a spectacular array of street arts: fire-eaters, jugglers, puppet shows, roaming musicians, hand-crafted arts, food artisans and dance performances. Activities for all ages. Open-air dance on the plaza starting at 7:00 PM. Wine and beer will be sold.

Place: Cloverdale Plaza Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.4470

Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival
The Luther Burbank Rose Parade Festival located in Downtown Santa Rose includes a 2 hour parade, followed by an Iron Chef Competition, while enjoying live music and festival!

This year’s theme, “Rose Town Hoedown,” pays tribute to Santa Rosa’s colorful & rich history – a time when horse drawn carriages & parade wagons were completely covered with fresh roses & the city was known as the “Rose Town”. Three generations of the Tamayo family & employees of La Tortilla Factory will lead this year’s parade through downtown Santa Rosa beginning at 10am. Noon-1:30pm - Battle of the High School Chefs Competition on stage in Old Courthouse Square

Place: Downtown Santa  Rosa Fee: Free Time: From 10am till dark/ Parade Awards - 2:30pm / Noon – Chefs Competition

Phone Number: (707) 523.3728

Fundraiser Rummage Sale – Active 20-30 Sebastopol #63

Donations accepted noon to 5 on Friday, May 20. A ton of treasures have been collected for this gigantic sale at the Pellini Car Dealership lot in Sebastopol. Great prices and it's all to help kids in Sonoma County!

Place: The Old Chevy Dealership, Rt. 12 and Petaluma Avenue, Sebastopol, CA Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Events for Friday-Sunday, May 6-8, 2011

 FRI & SAT

California Herdeljezi Festival

A benefit event to help the Roma of Kosovo. The festival celebrates the folk art traditions of Roma (Gypsies); featuring traditional music, songs, dances, stories, foods, crafts and customs of the Roma, within a strong community-building context, and with a goal of creating a sense of 'mahala' (shared community-neighborhood) amongst all who participate. 

Place: Ives Park & The Sebastopol Veteran's Memorial Building downtown Sebastopol

Fee: Call for information and tickets Time: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.7941 Website

SATURDAY

Derby Day

Gala fundraiser and auction for Meals on Wheels. Includes a competition among some of the great chefs of Sonoma County, lunch, prepared by other leading chefs, silent & live auctions and simulcast of the Kentucky Derby race. Event sells out, so call early for tickets.

Place: Sonoma-Cutrer Winery Fee: Call for information Time: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 525.0143, ext. 146 Web: http://councilonaging.com/

Great Russian River Race

This race will attract some of the world’s top canoeing and kayaking athletes, local adventurers, social paddlers and corporate teams to Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach to race in two separate events. Not Racing? Join the River Race Party, which will offer great food, beverages and live music.

Place: Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach Fee: $70 Time: show up for entry 7am-10am Phone Number: 707-433-7247 Web: http://greatrussianriverrace.com

Glazes, Sauces and Marinade Tasting

As grilling season begins, join us as we take you through the many uses of our Grilling Glazes, Sauces and Marinades. You will learn how to get the best flavors out of them and when to use them. Please call or email tuscan@viansa.com to reserve your spot!

Place: Viansa Winery, 25200 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476

Fee: This event is complimentary Time: 11am and 1pm Phone Number: (800) 995-4740 Web: www.viansa.com

Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off

We're all fired up for the Annual Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff, Salsa & Beer Tasting. Petaluma's most beloved event. Vote for your favorite chili, salsa and beer by the best chefs and breweries in the Bay Area. Lots of food, entertainment, music, and a raucous good time. Benefits Cinnabar Theater Youth Program.

Place: Behren's Park, Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma Fee: $25 Chili & Salsa Tasting/$35 Chili, Salsa & Beer Tasting Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707)763.8920 Web: http://www.cinnabartheater.org/chili/

Human Race of Sonoma County

Recreation, Benefit: The Human Race is Sonoma County's largest cooperative fundraiser, with over 430 participating nonprofits. Over 9,000 participants join together for a 3K and 10K walk and run through two Santa Rosa parks. Anyone can join the Human Race and raise money for their favorite community organization.

Place: Slater Middle School  Fee: Walkers Free; Runners $25 Time: 8 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 573.3399 Web: http://www.humanracenow.org/about.html

SUNDAY

Celebrate Mothers’ Day

West Sonoma County Wineries where Mom will receive complimentary wine tasting, a sweet treat and a beautiful flower to create her Mother’s Day bouquet! Visit all eleven wineries (located within eleven miles) and your bouquet collection will be complete!

Place: Various Wineries in West Sonoma County Fee: Tasting fees apply to non-moms Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-887-3344 Web: www.westsonomacountywineries.com