Posts from — November 2009

There will be complimentary holiday treats, music, children’s activities at the annual lighting of the Snowmen. Food will be available for sale at a fundraiser following the lighting. Free.
Nov. 27, 2009 4 pm
Cornerstone Gardens, 23570 Arnold Dr., Sonoma
707-933-3010

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Merchants and restaurants in Petaluma’s Theatre Square district will offer traditional holiday carolers,  special treats and offers throughout the afternoon this Saturday, with the ceremonial Tree Lighting taking place at 5 pm followed by a live musical performance by local band Dgiin.  This family event will be hosted by local celebrity “Petaluma Pete”.

Saturday Nov 21, 2009 3 pm
Petaluma’s Theatre District

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For the first concert of the winter series, Latitude Island Grill welcomes the Grateful Dead Cover band, The THUGZ.  The concert begins at 6:00 pm this Friday, November 20th. It will be held on the heated Event Pier at Latitude grill. The  Concert is free, though it’s held in a bar, so the purchase of drinks is expected.

Friday Nov. 20, 2009
Latitude Grill
5000 Roberts Lake Rd. Rohnert Park, 707-588-1800

If you have one, or a few olive trees, and are stumped for what to do with the harvest, Community Press day is a great day for the homeowner with only a few trees, (not commercial growers) to turn their olives into oil. For more info, call (707) 939-8900

November 29, 2009. 10 am-3 pm
24724 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma

Don’t forget: Charles Schulz’s birthday is Nov 22 and you can celebrate by visiting the Charles M. Schulz Museum for free. Free ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery will be served from 1–3 pm.

Sunday November 22, 2009

Charles M. Schultz Museum

2301 Hardies Lane Santa Rosa

The holidays are not complete without a classic retelling of The Polar Express. Stop by Borders Bookstore for a special pajama party complete with games, stories, bells and more.
November 21, 2009 11:00 am
Borders Bookstore
2825 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa

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The Leonids, an annual meteor shower that occurs as the Earth passes through the debris of the Comet Tempel-Tuttle, is expected to put on a show late tonight and early Wednesday morning. It should pass through a  particularly dense debris field about 1 am our time, so the best viewing for  insomniacs and the cold-hardy will be around 1 am, lasting  until 4 am.  Estimates range from 12-30 meteors an hour, but the meteors  are expected to be bright, if not as plentiful as in some other meteor showers.

Unfortunately, it is also expected to by cloudy tonight, with a chance of rain.

Several local stores and libraries have free demos or workshops for various holiday crafts. It can be a fun way for kids to make gifts for loved ones, or adults to get into the spirit. Here’s a list by date:

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Play board games with your family at the Windsor Library.  Refreshments will be served. Come in your PJ’s if you would like.
Windsor Library
Friday, November 20, 2009 7 pm