Posts from — March 2009

Do you perform in the school choir, sing in the shower, take singing lessons, or use your car as a recording studio? If you are 12 – 19 years old, now is your chance to share your talent.

Grand prize competition

First place winner at each library branch will be one of the finalists to compete in the Central Santa Rosa final competition on May 9 for the grand prize – $200.

How to enter

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Three of Aesop’s most popular tales emphasizing sharing, working together, and family happiness are blended in a show featuring original songs and lively Greek music. All ages are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries. 

Wednesday March 25, 2009  

4 pm

Northwest Santa Rosa Library

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Free

This blog is all about having a lot of fun without spending a lot of money. And there are hundreds of ways to do that—everything from day hikes and picnics to potlucks and board game nights to cheap ways to watch movies at home.

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In Sonoma County, we know we have it all—beaches, rolling farmlands, orchards, charming towns where (if you squint a bit) you could be in 1950 (or 1850), Victorian farmhouses, lavish mansions, suburban tract homes, vineyards, hey, we even have a few Tuscan courtyards. Hollywood knows it, too.

Here’s a list of 110 movies said to have been filmed (or partially filmed) in Sonoma County (alphabetically by title).

It makes a great DVD night trivia game—can you recognize Sonoma County in these films?

But I’m adding another game into the mix. Do you recognize a house in one of the movies (and know what corner it’s on)? Or can you give me more specific locations for scenes I have listed below? Were you an extra? Or a spectator? Do you know of a movie (big screen only–no made for TV movies) that isn’t on my list? Or do you just want to guess on a filming spot in one of these movies or  suggest a movie that looks like it was filmed here? Enter a comment below. On May 1, all the comments to this post will be entered in a drawing. One lucky reader will get 4 free movie passes for Reading Cinema’s Rohnert Park 16 at 555 Rohnert Park Expressway West in Rohnert Park.  Another lucky commenter will win their own DVD of Bottle Shock.  And one of our email subscribers will win a copy of the gorgeous photo book, Hidden Sonoma.

 Ready? Action!

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The Occidental Fools Parade returns April 4—celebrating Spring, West County Community and Inherent Foolishness. The parade will start at 1 p.m. and participants are to gather at noon (Occidental Community Center). As the parade ends in Occidental’s Village Square, the party begins featuring live music, and more.

Occidental Community Center/Occidental Village Square

April 4

1 p.m. (parade participants at noon)

707-869-9883

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Here’s a coupon for a free 16 oz hot, iced, or frozen coffee

at Il Barista in Raley’s Town Center in Rohnert Park (expires 4/06/09).  There are also coupons for a buy one get one free panini at Il Barista and a free salad if you buy a bruschetta.

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Motorcycle madness takes over Infineon Raceway
during the 3rd annual Two-Wheel Thunder, March 31-April 3.  April 1-2 the top manufacturers from the AMA Superbike Series are expected to visit the track for testing, including Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Honda.

Top riders, including defending Sonoma champion Mat Mladin, are expected to traverse the twists and turns, attempting to gather valuable information for their return trip, May 16-18, for the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown. [Read more →]

The Jewish Community Free Clinic (JCFC) is a free, volunteer-based medical clinic that offers free medical care for anyone in need, without regard to ethnicity, race, or religion. [Read more →]

A free afternoon with the Eldorado Sycopaters (authentic New Orleans style Jazz) Watch the Sycopators on YouTube here.

North Light Books & Cafe
550 E. Cotati Ave., Cotati
707-792-4300

Sunday, March 29, 2009  1 pm Free

Taco Del Mar is doing its part to ease the pain of tax day by offering diners a free taco. Visit the site, fill out a quick survey – one that allows you to opt out of  their newsletter (simply check, “No way, Jose”) – and wait for the coupon to arrive in your mailbox. Present the coupon on April 15 for your free taco. Thanks to our friends at Gold Country on the Cheap for finding this one.

Taco del Mar

750 Stony Pt. Rd. #190

Santa Rosa

(707) 546-4773

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