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

Events for Saturday & Sunday, April 30-May 1, 2011

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Passport to Dry Creek Valley

Passport to Dry Creek Valley is an annual event showcasing the wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty of Dry Creek Valley. 45+ wineries up and down the valley will celebrate their magic with amazing wine, incredible food and their famous Dry Creek Valley hospitality. You must enter the drawing to receive tickets.

Place: Dry Creek Wineries Fee: Call for information & tickets Time: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.3031 Web: http://wdcv.com/passport

 

Passport to Dry Creek Valley Weekend at Seghesio Winery

Enjoy a Big Easy Party Seghesio Style! Featuring special guests Mister Gary and Uncle Cotton from New Orleans. Cajun BBQ Ribs, Seafood Gumbo with Andouille Sausage, Tasso Shrimp Fettuccini and traditional Beignets for dessert—paired with what we do best, Zinfandel and Italian varietals. Don't miss the best music in town with Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Place: Seghesio, 14730 Grove Street, Healdsburg CA Fee: Ticket holders Only Time: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.3579 Web: www.seghesio.com

Annual Bodega Bay Fish Festival

Live music, entertainment, wine tasting, local cuisine, food booths, crafts fair, exhibits, raffle prizes and more. Free parking. Leashed pets welcome.

Place: Westside Park, Westshore Road, Bodega Bay CA Fee: $10 Adults/$8 Seniors/Under 12 Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.3866 Web: http://www.bbfishfest.org/

SUNDAY

Annual May Day Festival

Please join the Geyserville Chamber of Commerce and our community for the Annual May Day Festival. This down home event will have something for everyone! Music, kid's games, great food, local wines & family fun.

Place: Hoffman Picnic Grounds (formerly Geyser Peak Picnic Grounds), Geyserville

Fee: Free Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 857.3745 Web: Website

Blossom, Bees and Barnyard Babies

Experience Spring fever in full bloom, as farms from Healdsburg to Petaluma open their gates and barnyard doors to offer a behind-the-scenes peek at Sonoma County's finest food and agriculture. You'll meet the farmers who grow your food and actively support the preservation of the county's rich agricultural heritage.

Place: Sonoma County Farm Trails throughout Sonoma  County, CA

Fee: $25 per vehicle load Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 837.8896 Web: www.farmtrails.org

4-H ChickenQue

ChickenQue is the only fundraiser for Sonoma County 4-H. It is a one day event: a barbecue with live music and dancing, booths with 4-H'ers showing off their hard work, games on the lawn, and a chance to visit with 7000 of your neighbors. All proceeds benefit the youth of Sonoma County, allowing the 4-H Council to put on events like Presentation Day and Fashion Revue, to pay for 4-H Camp, to give scholarships, and allow youth to attend conferences.

Place: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa

Fee: $7 Advance/$8 At the Door Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 565.2681 Web: www.ucanr.org/soco4h

Petaluma Mothers’ Club Spring Tea

The Petaluma Mothers’ Club Annual Spring Tea Share tea, mimosas, tea sandwiches and other treats, plus indulge in a chocolate dessert fountain! Participate in the Silent Auction and Raffle and live music.

Place: Petaluma Golf & Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive Fee: $25 through April 1, $30 thereafter Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 280.9673 Web: Website

Events for Friday-Sunday, April 22-24

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

BEATLES Flashback in benefit concert

The North Bay's favorite Beatles tribute band will get you singing along. The Bear Republic Brewing Company is producing this concert as a benefit for the Raven.

Place: Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448  Fee: $10 each, or $5 for students with ID Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-433-6335

Earth Day Mountain View Picnics at Stonestreet Winery

Join us for your private picnic basket lunch paired with a flight of our Alexander Mountain Estate wines at Stonestreet Winery. Take in the breathtaking views of our sustainably farmed Mountain Vineyards - while you sip the single vineyard designate wines made from those very grapes. Reservations required.

Place: Stonestreet Winery, 7111 Hwy. 128 Healdsburg, CA 95448 Fee: $35 Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: 707-473-3333

FRIDAY

Earth day for Kids at Spring Lake Park

The Environmental Discovery Center and the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County team up again for an afternoon of environmental science for kids. Discover natural history on a hike; explore energy with physical science; learn about life science with hands-on fun and live animals.

Place: Spring Lake Park Fee: $6 parking fee or free with annual pass Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Phone Number: 707-539-2865

Earth Day Celebration @ Inman Family Wines

Sip on our delicious Russian River Valley wines while you learn more about our organic farming practices and the eco-ethics that guide our business. On the Saturday, we will have live music from Adam Lieb. Tours of the vineyard and new winery at noon and 2pm each of the days.

Place: Inman Family Wines, 3900 Piner Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Fee: $20 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-293-9576

SATURDAY

Spring Egg Hunt for Tots

Come enjoy Santa Rosa Recreation, Parks & Community Services Spring Egg Hunt for Tots! Children 5 & under can have their picture taken with the Bunny, make spring time crafts & pet the Penngrove 4-H farm animals. There will be plenty of candy & surprises hidden on the lawn for all the Egg Hunters. Actors’ Theater for Children will have snacks & beverages for sale.

Place: Howarth Park Softball Field, 630 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa Fee: $6/Presale tickets are available at the Finley Community Center Time: 10am-noon Phone: (707) 543-3737

Castles and Kites Festival

The Castles and Kites Festival is fun for the whole family. Picnic, build sand castles, fly kites, surf, fish and so much more at this April event.

Place: Doran Regional Park Beach, Bodega Bay Fee: Free, $6 parking fee Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 565.2041

Red Car Reserve Pinot Noir Release Party

Heaven & Earth, Aphorist and Dreamland Pinot Noirs will be open to taste all day. The Rare Wine Company will be hosting an Italian extra-virgin olive oil tasting, fresh in from the latest vintage in Tuscany. Chef Robert Hunter will be serving seasonal flatbread pizzas from his wood-fired oven.

Place: Red Car Winery, 8400 Graton Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Fee: $20 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-829-8500 x105

6th Street - Improv Teams

Join us for the thrill & excitement when 2 improv teams go funny bone to funny bone in a series of challenge rounds to delight the audience & win points from judges.

Place: 6th Street Playhouse Studio Theater, 52 W. 6th St., Santa Rosa (in Railroad Square Neighborhood) Time: Shows start @: 8pm Fee: $14 Phone:  523-4185

EASTER SUNDAY

Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch at Bluewater Bistro

Celebration: Join us for a Champagne Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your baskets and join the Easter Bunny for a fun egg hunt before brunch. The hunt is free! Call for reservations.

Place: Bluewater Bistro, 21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay CA Fee: $30 Adult/$12 Children under 12 Time: 10am-3pm Phone Number: 707-875-3513

Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt at Ramekins

Holiday, Family Fun: Bring the family to Ramekins this Easter for a delicious brunch and egg hunt for the kids. Our courtyard has many great egg hiding places to keep the kids entertained and our team of award winning chefs have created an exceptional menu you’ll be sure to love.

Place: Ramekins, 450 W Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476

Fee: $45 Adults, $20 Children under 11 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: 707-933-0450

Hunt for the Hare Easter Celebration at Safari West

Looking for hare-raising adventure this Easter? Join the animals of Safari West (and their human companions) for our annual Hunt for the Hare, an egg-straordinary Easter celebration and brunch.

Place: Safari West, 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa Ca

Fee: $65 for adults; $30 for children (ages 4-12) Time: Morning & Afternoon packages available Phone Number: (707) 579.2551

Events for Friday-Sunday, April 15-17, 2011

FRIDAY 4/15/11

Winemaker's Dinner in the Aging Caves at Kunde Family Estate

Dine with Winemaker Tim Bell and Assistant Winemaker Russ Fish for an elegant feast in our Aging Caves. Each course will be specifically paired with a selected Kunde Family Estate wine, including our unreleased 2008 Meritage 202. Call for reservations.

Place: Kunde Estate, 9825 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood CA Fee: $100 Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 282.1532 Web: www.kunde.com

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 4/15/11-4/17/11

TheaterSports

This April we're inviting some of the best improv talent in the area to play Theatresports™ with us over the course of four evenings. In Theatresports™, two improv teams compete in a series of challenge rounds incorporating audience suggestions to delight the audience and win points from judges. Each night will be judged by a panel of distinguished community leaders.  Theatresports™ combines the thrill of a sports match with the hilarious fun of comedy improv.  Come as often as you can!  Each night will be an exciting and unique comedy experience! 6th Street Improv vs. World's Biggest Comedy Duo

Place: 6^th Street Improv Studio Time: 8pm Fee: $14 Web: www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

SATURDAY 4/16/11

Petaluma's Butter & Egg Days Parade

Celebration of Petaluma's agricultural heritage including the downtown parade at noon, which traditionally features more than 2,000 people and travels 12 blocks through Historic Downtown. Sponsored by the Petaluma Downtown Association.

Place: Downtown Petaluma Fee: Free Time: 10a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.9348 Web: www.petalumadowntown.com

Earth Day Fair

This event will celebrate the 41st anniversary of Earth Day as well as inspire awareness and protection of our environment. All are invited to come downtown and enjoy food, music, eco-friendly crafts and activities for kids, volunteer opportunities, local vendors, and environmental organizations.

Place: Courthouse Square, downtown Santa Rosa Fee: Free Time: 11 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 543.3200

SATURDAY 4/16/11

The Whiskey Class @ h2hotel

Spirits Education: With Scott Beattie and Jack Mitchell of Jack and Tony's whiskey bar. The class will focus on knowing the differences between the different types of popular whisk(e)y. Jack will share his extensive knowledge and answer any and all whiskey-related questions as well as give tips on how to build a collection at home.

Place: H2Hotel, 219 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, CA Fee: $50 Time: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7222 Web: www.h2hotel.com

Wizzard of Oz at the Wells Fargo Center

Follow the Yellow Brick Road as you join in Dorothy’s adventures “over the rainbow” with the Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion and of course, the Wizard himself. Meet old friends and new in this wonderful fun-filled musical. Join us for Free Fun with Art one hour before every performance! Meet the performers face-to-face!

Place: Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA

Fee: $14 adult, $10 child Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600 Web: www.wellsfargocenterarts.org

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 4/16/11-4/17/11

Sebastopol Apple Blossom Festival

The 65th Annual Apple Blossom Parade is a delight for the entire family. Everything from school marching bands to dachshunds in costume will delight the youngest to the oldest. Sebastopol comes alive as the flower-adorned floats, high-stepping horses, march proudly down Main Street.

Place: Downtown Sebastopol and Festival at Ives Park/Sebastopol Veterans Memorial Bldg, 282 High St., Sebastopol. Fee: $10 general admission Time: Parade: Sat. 10 a.m Festival 1am. - 6 pm; Sun. 10am - 5pm Phone Number: (877) 828.4748 Web: www.sebastopol.org

SUNDAY 4/17/11

Celebrate Earth Day with Green Valley

Ted Turner will be the keynote speaker at the fifth annual Celebrate Earth Day with Green Valley awareness and fundraising event held at Iron Horse Vineyards. There will be a walk around food and wine tasting, showcasing the spring releases from Green Valley.

Place: Iron Horse Winery, 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol, CA Fee: $65 Time: Call for information Phone Number: 707) 887.1507 Web: www.ironhorsevineyard.com

Chardonnay and Croquet at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards

Please come join us for a relaxing game of croquet followed by a gourmet box lunch paired with our world class Chardonnay on our terrace. If you are looking for a unique, different and fun experience in the wine country, this is it! Call for reservations as space is limited to a maximum of 16 guests per Sunday. Be sure to wear your Whites!

Place: Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, 4401 Slusser Road, Windsor CA Fee: $25/$20 Wine Club Members Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 237.3489 Web: www.sonomacutrer.com

Earth Day on Windsor Town Green

Live music, Sonoma County Bird Rescue Bird Show, Children's games and crafts, free valet bicycle parking, Spring produce and food at Windsor Farmers Market. Sponsored by Windsor Refuse & Recycling and Windsor Farmers Market

Place: Windsor Town Green Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 838.1260

Half marathon, 5 K Race

Come join us on a half a marathon 5 K Race up at Annadel State Park and then follow up the race with our 40th anniversary celebration.

Place: Spring Lake Park located from the Violetti Road entrance. Santa Rosa, CA

Fee: $7 parking fee Time: 8:00am - 10:00am Phone Number: 707-565-2041