Petaluma Pie Company is celebrating the anniversary of their opening on Sunday, Dec4. between 1-4 pm in downtown Petaluma. Performers will light up Putnam Plaza with live music. There will be free holiday pie tasting, pie tin art activities, wine happy hour , and hot apple cider. [Read more →]

McEvoy Ranch is holding a community olive pressing. If you have olives (between 1 and 250 pounds), you can bring them to McEvoy on Sunday, eat snacks and drink warm drinks while everyone’s olives are milled together. Cost is $1 a pound and everyone who brings in olives will get a bottle of oil commiserate with the amount of olives you brought in. Call (866) 617-6779 or go online to pre-register. (McEvoy’s Holiday Open House follows the milling event. It’s free, but reservations are required. Register online here.)

Sunday December 4, 2011 9 am to noon
McEvoy Olive Ranch
5935  Red Hill Road, Petaluma
(866) 617-6779

In the annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, a  flotilla of decorated, lighted vessels glide up the Petaluma river into the Historic Downtown Petaluma Harbor at the turning basin. The lighted boats remain throughout the night in the Historic Downtown harbor behind the Great Petaluma Mill. The best viewing is on Water St., Jack Balshaw Bridge, Golden Eagle Shopping Center,  or at the Petaluma Yacht Club. (the Petaluma Downtown Association Holiday Open House will be in the afternoon. Local merchants will offer   photos with Santa, caroling, Horse & Carriage rides, Hot apple cider, treats, etc.)

Saturday, December 3, 2011 6 pm
Petaluma Turning Basin

Mike DeFranco will be singing from Sinatra’s songbook Sunday afternoon at Aqus Cafe in Petaluma. Free. [Read more →]

Since the term is starting to wind down, it’s time for a good grade reminder: Expedition Island is offering  a free pass for one of their Good Grade Days for Sonoma (and Marin) students in 4th-10th grade who earn a B average or better. The school with the most qualifying report cards—measured as a % of total enrollment—will win a $500 donation towards physical fitness or outdoor programs.

Kids can turn in a copy of their  B average (or better) report card in person to Expedition Island or mail it to 755 Southpoint Blvd Suite 101A, Petaluma, CA 94954. Limit of one report card per child. Call (707) 780-4222 for more info.

Got an urge to drum?  Aqus Cafe offers basic drumming instructions at 7:30 on Monday, followed by a Community Drum Circle.

Monday, November 21, 2011 7 pm- 9 pm
Aqus Cafe
189 H Street, Petaluma
707-778-6060

Saturday morning at Aqus Jon Gonzales will play Ukulele music. Free.

November 19, 2011 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Aqus Cafe 189 H Street, Petaluma
(707) 778-6060

If you want to enlarge your home library at bargain prices, the public library book sales are the place to go. Used books, tapes, DVDs,  and CDs at bargain prices. This weekend, the Petaluma Library is holding their book sale.  [Read more →]

The Greenhorns,  a documentary exploring the lives of America’s young farmers, will  be aired free at Aqus Cafe in Petaluma on Sunday evening. [Read more →]

Green String Farm in Petaluma is hosting an afternoon of learning about sustainable farming this Saturday. There will be  games, activities, and  food. You can try transplanting a plant start, see apples pressed for cider, and learn about good soil biology and the importance of eating locally. Free.

Saturday November 12, 2011  12:00-4:00 pm
Green String Farm
3571 Old Adobe Road, Petaluma
707-778-7500