Posts from — May 2009
Pulled Pork and Malbec Tasting

Saturday, June 6th, from 12 – 4 pm, Hop Kiln Winery will be sampling pulled pork on tortillas, made with their local Yucatan dry rub and Yucatan barbeque sauces paired with the new release of Hop Kiln Malbec.
Free
6050 Westside Road
Healdsburg
707-433-6491
May 31, 2009 No Comments
Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic
The 20th Annual Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic will be held at Keser Park in Windsor on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 2009.

Tickets are on sale at the following locations:
- Copperfield’s in Sebastopol, Petaluma, Healdsburg, and Montgomery Village
- Pack, Ship & More in Windsor
- Exchange Banks
- Dan’s Barber Shop in Windsor
Ticket Prices:
Adults-$5 pre-sale, $8 gate
Children (ages 6-12)-$5
Under 6-Free
May 31, 2009 No Comments
Summer Music in the Plaza June 7

On June 7th, the Healdsburg Community Band will present its Annual Summer Concert at 2 pm in the Plaza gazebo. Light and refreshing music including light classics, Broadway selections, pop tunes, and marches.
May 30, 2009 No Comments
Young Aviation Enthusiasts Summer Program
The Pacific Coast Air Museum is presenting an Aviation Summer Program June 8-19, 2009.
- Classes meet 10:00 – 12:00, Monday – Friday
- For kids in 7-12 grades
- Tuition: $25.00
- Call for details & enrollment: Allan Morgan, (707) 431-2856
May 29, 2009 No Comments
Cheap Eats: Real Doner
This is a shameless lift. My Cheaps Eats posts have been languishing (guess who hasn’t eaten out recently?) But I just came across a review of Real Doner (speciality: cheap Mediterranean food) on Heather Irwin’s BiteClub blog. I haven’t been there yet, but it has just moved top of my list. Heather’s advice is always good. Cigarette Borek and Bulbul Yuvasi, here I come! (to read the full review go here.
Real Doner
307 F. St.
Petaluma
707-765-9555
Have you been to a great (and inexpensive) Sonoma County restaurant recently? Want to write a cheap eats review? Email me at lisa (at) sonomaonthecheap.com
May 29, 2009 No Comments
Discounts on Bay Area day trips with kids

Summer is coming, and the kids are bored…
If you are planning a day trip to a nearby kid’s attraction, look for coupons or discount offers before you go. Here are a few:
May 29, 2009 1 Comment
Blues & Jazz on the Plaza
Blues and Jazz musicians play free every Saturday until August 29, 2009 from 2 pm to 5 pm in Helen Putnam Plaza off of Petaluma Blvd N., Petaluma (by the fountain).
May 29, 2009 No Comments
Eldorado Syncopators
The Eldorado Syncopators will play their New Orleans style jazz at North Light Books & Cafe Sunday afternoon. [Read more →]
May 28, 2009 No Comments
Sonoma County Open Mic Nights

If you’re a struggling musician, Sonoma County offers several opportunities to get yourself heard. Here’s a list of local Open Mic nights. If you know of any I’ve missed, please add a comment or email me. [Read more →]
May 28, 2009 No Comments
Enchanted Sweet Peas annual open house

Smell the sweet perfume of all the flowers in the Enchanting Sweet Peas’ seed catalog (50+ varieties) all in bloom now a the annual Open House. Hourly door prizes of sweet pea bouquets and seed sales.
Sunday June 7th, 2009
10:30 – 4:00
900 North Gravenstein Highway
(Highway 116) between Sandy’s Paints and Analy Vet in Sebastopol
May 28, 2009 No Comments


