THROUGH NOV 14 - Art Exhibit: 'Dangerous Toys & Other Forgotten Oddities'

The Quicksilver Mine Co. presents a one man exhibition of vintage collectible sculpture by Monty Monty.

Place: The Quicksilver Mine Co., 6671 Front St/Hwy 116, Forestville, CA 95436

Time: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM Fee: Free

SUE'S NOTE: This gallery has some really amazing exhibits! I take my kids here on a regular basis as the new shows begin. This one is amazingly creative and thought provoking!

FRIDAY, NOV 12 Luau on the Links

Dinner and Golf Tournament to Benefit Local Children

The Sebastopol Chapter of Active 20-30 International will host its 1st annual Luau on the Links. The golf tournament, held at the Sebastopol Golf Course, will raise money for the club’s children’s benevolent fund.

Nine holes of golf & the luau dinner costs $75. For those who prefer not to golf, there is a dinner only option for $40. Dining starts at 4pm & includes a pig roast. Dinner will be provided by BBQ Smokehouse & Catering of Sebastopol & Gleason Ranch of Bodega. The event will also feature a silent auction featuring goods donated by local businesses.

Place: Sebastopol Golf Course Fee: $75 for tournament, $40 dinner only Time: Check in 12noon, Tee off at 1pm, dinner at 4pm

SUE'S NOTE: I will be there, swinging the clubs and helping the children of West Sonoma County!

SATURDAY NOV. 13 - Copain's Oyster Party

Michael Watchorn, founder of Hog Island Oyster Company, will shuck oysters fresh from Tomales Bay as you enjoy the stunning views of Russian River Valley. Savor the assortment of fresh oysters paired with Copain’s remarkable white wines. Reservations required.

Place: Copain Winery, 7800 Eastside Road, Healdsburg, CA  Fee: $70  Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 836.8822 Web: CopainWines.com

SATURDAY NOV. 13 - FREE E-Waste Collection

We accept ALL electronic Waste, EXCEPT: Light Bulbs, Mercury Switches, Non-Chargeable Batteris & Large Kitchen Appliances. It's EASY. It's FREE. It's GREEN. Benefits Martial Arts Youth Institute

Place: 2230 Lomitas Ave in Santa Rosa  Time: 9am-4pm  Phone: 800-981-9019

THURSDAY 11/11 - Annual North Bay Veterans Day Parade

See what has been called the largest, most colorful parade of its kind in Northern California as it winds its way through Historic Downtown heading south on Petaluma Boulevard.

Place: Historic Downtown heading south on Petaluma Boulevard.

Fee: Free Time: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707)769.0429

THURSDAY 11/11 - Warren Miller's Wintervention at the Wells Fargo Center

Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller films showcase incredible cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder and epic adventure.

Place: Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA Fee: $21 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

SUNDAY, 11/7 - "Zone Love Party 2"

If you missed the recent "Zone Love Party", you have one more chance to celebrate 30 years of Zone Musical Community and say "Thanks" to Frank Hayhurst.

The celebration will run all afternoon- featuring Nothing But the Brothers, Volker Strifler, the Pulsators, Detroit Disciples, Richie Blue, Blues Defenders and Frank's band, the legendary Bronze Hog, with special guests.

There will be a tasty BBQ with Woody's BBQ, and a raffle with a brand new Fender Stratocaster Grand Prize, and lots of other musical items.

Frank wants you to know that the musical community is still strong and growing, with a vibrant collection of businesses in Zone Music's old Cotati location, including: Zone Recording Studio operated by Blair Hardman, Loud And Clear -the new music store in the old Zone location run by Zone's former manager Neville Hormuz, Backstage Technical Repair Services with repairman Kent Fossgreen, and the Vinyl Zone (707-285-2006) just opened by Jim Cassero

Place: The Tradewinds Bar in Cotati Fee: $10.00 at the door, and it's 21 and over.  Time: 1-6pm