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Sonoma County Democratic Party Crab Feed
2025-02-28 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Check In: 5:30pm
Cocktail Hour/Silent Auction: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Dinner/Program: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Graton Resort & Casino at “The Event” Room, 288 Golf Course Drive West, Rohnert Park, CA 94928.

Please join us for some delicious crab, pasta, and salad. There will be a silent auction, and a very special guest speaker – to be announced!

A Theater for Children Presents Annie KIDS!
2025-03-01, 2025-03-02, 2025-03-07, 2025-03-08, 2025-03-09
A Theater for Children (ATFC) is a beloved Santa Rosa theater company dedicated to creating magical performances for young audiences. Their productions, featuring talented local children, are engaging, interactive, and perfect for families. ATFC offers a unique opportunity for young actors, who earn their roles through auditions rather than fees, fostering confidence and professionalism.
Join A Theater For Children for Annie KIDS, a heartwarming musical filled with iconic songs and colorful performances! Shows run February 28 and March 7 weekends at Kid Street Charter School Theater (709 Davis Street, Santa Rosa). Tickets are just $7, keeping theater accessible to all, with donations supporting local community groups.
Don’t miss this delightful experience! Visit www.atheaterforchildren.com for tickets and details.

Vitalant Blood Drive
2025-03-06 10:00 - 13:30, 2025-03-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-18 11:30 - 15:45, 2025-03-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-25 13:30 - 17:15
Patients Rely on Blood, Not Luck: Donors Needed in March
Vitalant donors could win $5,000 gift card
Patients who need blood transfusions often describe the effects as immediate. Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant urges all eligible blood donors to give blood in March and make a lifesaving difference.
Blood Donations Make an Instant Difference
At 21, doctors diagnosed Sarah Ortiz with Ewing Sarcoma, a bone cancer. She underwent a difficult chemotherapy protocol that took a toll on her body. Platelet and blood transfusions helped her eventually beat cancer.
“I was nervous at first to receive a blood transfusion, but by the time I was done, I had color in my cheeks; my gums turned pink, and I had energy, so much so, I became chatty and vibrant,” Ortiz said. “Each time I received blood I felt like a new person again. It allowed my body to not have to work so hard.”
All Blood Types Are Needed
Donors of all types are needed to help patients of all blood types. The need is greatest for type O, the most transfused and most compatible when a patient’s type isn’t immediately known.
March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Blood donations are needed not just for emergencies and acute illnesses, but for patients who have long-term health issues. The most common bleeding disorder, von Willebrand disease, affects the blood’s ability to clot and can cause excessive bleeding and pain. Among other treatments, blood donations may help those whose blood does not clot properly on its own.

A Special Thanks to Donors
March 1-31, donors who give will be automatically entered into the Lucky Giveaway to win one of two $5,000 prepaid gift cards.*
Learn more at vitalant.org, download and use the Vitalant blood donor app or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).

Select Upcoming Sonoma County Blood Drives
Thursday, March 6, Santa Rosa, Summit Bank, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Tuesday, March 11, Petaluma, Petaluma Valley Hospital, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday, March 18, Sonoma, Sonoma Valley Community Church, 11:30 AM – 3:45 PM
Wednesday, March 19, Petaluma, Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday, March 21, Santa Rosa, Providence Medical Group, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday, March 25, Cloverdale, Papa’s Pizza, 1:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Donors can also give at the Santa Rosa donation center at 3505 Industrial Drive or any other community blood drive.

TEDx Sonoma County
2025-03-08 13:30 - 16:30
If you get excited by new ideas and new ways of looking at the world around you, then you’ll be very excited about TEDx Sonoma County!
Saturday, March 8th you’re invited to embark on an inspirational journey, guided by an impressive lineup of global experts, local thought leaders, entrepreneurs and artists.
TEDx Sonoma County ‘s 2025 program, “Bridging Together, Past, Present, Future,” is an exploration of diverse perspectives and transformative ideas across time. Speakers will share insights on topics ranging from ancient traditions, like wine as a part of a sacred ritual, to modern complexities like surviving bad bosses. Explore strategies for thriving in an uncharted future, and more.
You’re invited to attend the live event in person or virtually, at the Jackson Theater at Sonoma Country Day School in Santa Rosa from 1:30 to 4:30.
For event details, speaker lineup, and registration CLICK HERE

Making Love to Fear
2025-03-08 18:00 - 19:30
A theatrical performance on how pain turns to medicine through Love. On International Women’s Day (March 8 2025), which is my 50th birthday, I will perform a one-woman-show called Making Love to Fear — also the title of the book I’m writing. It’s a three-act show with ‘speak-sing’ (speaking with song woven in), projected imagery, theatrical dance and community engagement — inviting us to remember who we are — { Love }. The show features three stories from my own rigorous journey, exhibiting the power of Love in greeting severe pain and healing disease. It is an emotive invitation for humanity to face fear through Love’s eyes — preventing and healing pain, addiction, depression, victimhood & all forms of dis-ease — illuminating the beauty, joy, vitality and freedom that are our birthright. See you there! Jessica Rios, Writer + Coach + Performer

Bubbles & Books
2025-03-09 14:00 - 17:00
Celebrating International Women’s History Month with local authors: Rebecca Rosenberg, Jeane Sloane, Judith Starkston, Maria Vezzetti Matson.
Join us at Breathless Sparkling Wines for an inspiring celebration of International Women’s History Month! Sip award-winning sparkling wine as five talented local authors share the stories behind their books. Raise a glass to women’s voices, creativity, and connection in an unforgettable afternoon of bubbles and brilliance.

19th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival
2025-03-21, 2025-03-22, 2025-03-23
19th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival,
March 21-23, 2025.
A limited number of tickets are available for these popular events, so get yours today!

Make it a three-day weekend starting on Friday, March 21st with Farm & Producer Tours that give you a behind-the-scenes peek into how dairies and creameries work, how cheese is made and aged, and even tips on how to serve it!
Each unique tour includes a variety of stops, including wineries, distilleries, a meadery and more. New this year: Redwood Hill Farm Goat dairy with Mt. Eitan Cheese, Balletto Vineyards, Ambit Spirits, Hog Island Oyster Farm, Gowan’s Apple Orchard & Cider tasting, and much much more!
Choose the tour that interests you the most! And of course, Farm & Producer Tours are a great opportunity to purchase cheese directly from the creamery.

On Saturday, March 22nd, take in a little cheesy education at one of seven great Seminar and Pairing Discussions. Let our experts guide you through a fun and interactive learning process that includes sampling of cheeses, wine and more.
This year, workshops are scheduled at three locations: One at Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol, Two at Balletto Vineyard in Santa Rosa and four at Bacchus Landing in Healdsburg. All seminars are scheduled either 11:00-12:15, or 1:00-2:15, so you can attend a morning and afternoon session if you choose.
Get your tickets early, for the Cheese Crawl at the Barlow in Sebastopol on Saturday March 22nd. It is sure to sell out! This year we are offering VIP tickets – with early entry an hour before General Admission – limited tickets available.

Sunday, March 25th is your day to taste, sip and explore at the highlight of the weekend, the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace!
Bubbles + Bites are back! Join us in Saralee & Richard’s Barn at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds for a glass of bubbles, some cheesy bites, and a sneak peek of the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace’s new offerings! Enjoy early entry to the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace at 11 AM.
Not an early riser, that’s OK Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace General Admission is open from Noon-4PM. Bring your wallet as there will be an opportunity to purchase your favorite cheeses and artisan products with more than 100 artisan cheese and food producers sampling and selling (jams, crackers, chocolates, confections, salts, charcuterie, and so much more), winemakers, brewers, distillers, cidermakers … all that complement cheese!

Dogwood’s 9th Annual Craft, Treasure & Rummage Sale
2025-03-22 10:00 - 13:30
Dogwood’s 9th Annual Craft, Treasure & Rummage Sale is around the corner. We hope you will join us for this fun event, our craft and merchandise team will be there selling fabulous Dogwood shirts, sweatshirts, hats, homemade crafts and more.
Please note we are at a new location this year
We will begin accepting donations on February 15 and will up date additional information about donation locations as the date gets closer.
Items we will graciously accept:JewelryPuzzles & GamesToolsSmall FurnishingsKitchen ApplianceCollectibles, Art & CraftsBaskets
Items we can’t accept for various reason:Electronics (tvs, monitors etc.)ClothesBaby ItemsBooksPersonal Items (soap, lotions)Anything liquidHoliday DecorationsUsed leashes, collars and harnesses
For questions or to schedule a drop off please email Jessie: jessie@dogwoodanimalrescue.org

Hell No! To Dismantling the Postal Service
2025-03-23 11:00 - 14:00
Hell No! To Dismantling the Postal Service
March 23, 2025
11:00 AM -2:00 PM
Old Courthouse Square
Santa Rosa, CA
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is holding rallies across the nation on March 23rd to alert communities to the Trump Administration’s plan to privatize the USPS, resulting in reduces service, increased costs, and the loss of jobs.

La Casita Day School's Open House
2025-03-28
The purpose of La Casita Day School’s Open House is to provide parents with an opportunity to explore our unique Spanish immersion preschool and kindergarten programs. It offers a chance to meet our passionate educators, learn about our STREAM-based curriculum, and understand how our approach fosters bilingualism, cultural diversity, and academic readiness in a nurturing environment. Parents will have the opportunity to tour our classrooms, ask questions, and discover how La Casita prepares children for lifelong success.
Our Philosophy
We believe children are born with natural wisdom and a high capacity to learn when provided with support, an engaging curriculum, and an empowering environment. At La Casita Day School, children learn Spanish and critical early education skills by being immersed in the language naturally utilizing our high-quality arts-integrated curriculum. Children learn crucial skills that will provide a strong foundation for academic and life success while becoming bilingual and bicultural.
Methodology
At La Casita Day School, our curriculum is rooted in the “Affective Filter” approach, developed by renowned linguist Stephen Krashen. This approach emphasizes the importance of creating a low-anxiety environment to enhance language acquisition and overall learning.
Our Mission
To create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children learn Spanish and essential academic concepts through the STREAM (Science, Technology, Relationships, Engineering, Arts, and Math) method. By creating a calm and encouraging atmosphere, we empower each child to reach their fullest potential with creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning.
If you’d like to get a sense of what our program is like from alumni parents’ perspective, please visit our Facebook and Google pages and read their reviews at:

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Thank you again for considering our preschool. We look forward to meeting you soon.

American Legion Post 111 Windsor Community Pancake Breakfast
2025-03-29 08:00 - 11:00
Saturday March 29, 2025
8:00 am to 11:00 am
Windsor Grange Hall 9161 Star Rd.
OPEN TO ALL
No charge for meal. Donations accepted.

Silent Auction – Raffle
Benefiting Veterans in our Community
To contribute to Silent Auction or Raffle,
please contact: Gary Thornburgh 707-206-8884
Matt Foreman 831-246-2285

Climate Ready Cotati Fair
2025-03-29 10:00 - 14:00
Climate Ready Cotati Fair
Saturday, March 29, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SMART Depot, 970 E Cotati Avenue, Cotati, CA 94931
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The Climate Ready Cotati Fair is a free event for all ages and will include a variety of organizations providing resources, interactive activities, and more!
The goal of the Climate Ready Cotati Fair is to educate, empower, and activate our community to:
LEARN how to reduce your environmental footprint
CONNECT with people and resources for climate resilience
ACT now for a more sustainable future
The event is FREE to the public and aims to provide information and resources on promoting climate resiliency, increasing your connection with the natural environment, and leading a more sustainable lifestyle. Interactive activities include clothing and book swaps, a clothing mending bar, bicycle repairs, e-bike demonstrations, activities for kids, prize drawings, and more! Two local food vendors will be serving snack and lunch options on eco-friendly reusable dishware.
For more information on this exciting event including attending organizations, please visit the Climate Ready Cotati Fair webpage: bit.ly/climatereadycotati

2025 Sonoma Northbay Home Expo
2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-30 10:00 - 16:00
Bringing trusted home improvement specialists and homeowners together.
Meet trusted and licensed contractors for your next home improvement project now in Grace Pavilion, Hall of Flowers, and Shade Park.

Orchid Show & Sale
2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-30 10:00 - 16:00
Hundreds of orchids available to buy from orchid growers & SCOS members
Admission: $10 Adults, 12 & under free, free parking
Learn orchid care with an expert!
11:30am Saturday and Sunday – How to grow and bloom your orchid.
1:30pm Saturday – Growing and Repotting Cymbidiums. Hardy outdoor orchids for beginners and experts.

It’s Dog Day at Thomas George Estates in Healdsburg!
2025-03-29 13:00 - 16:00
It’s Dog Day at Thomas George Estates in Healdsburg!
A benefit for the Humane Society of Sonoma County
Saturday, March 29th from 1 – 4pm

You and your well-behaved on-leash dog are warmly invited to hike or drive to Thomas George Estates gorgeous overlook, with stunning views of the surrounding valley. You’ll be greeted by chef-prepared bites and sumptuous Single Block wines – named after beloved Baker Family Dogs – plus treats and fun for your four-footed pal!

Humane Society of Sonoma County Canine Behavior and Training Staff will be on hand to share their wisdom and answer your questions, and you could take home amazing Thomas George Estates Raffle Prizes – including a stay at one of their estate chateaux, their famous wine safari, and specially selected wines!

Space is limited. Carpooling is recommended.

Schedule:
1:00pm: Hike Starts at Tasting Room
1:30pm: Food and Wine Served at Overlook
2:00pm: Humane Society of Sonoma County Presentation
3:00pm: Raffle Drawing
3:30pm: Hike Back to Tasting Room for Wine Pick Up
Tom and Steph Baker, TGE’s dog-adoring owners, created this event to celebrate our beautiful bond with our best friends, and to generously honor the Humane Society of Sonoma County’s service to our community.
“Every dog is welcome to participate in all of our Wine Experiences,” says Tom. “We have treats and merchandise specially designed for our canine guests. And they’re encouraged to bring their humans if they wish!”
Location:
Thomas George Estates
8075 Westside Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448

Tickets are $50 per individual and can be purchased on the website.
Event website: https://www.classy.org/event/dog-day-at-thomas-george-estates/e656563

Easter Egg Hunt At Coddingtown
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00
Come join us for a fun-filled day of hunting for colorful Easter eggs! Bring your friends and family to enjoy the festive atmosphere and search for hidden treasures. Don’t forget to bring your basket to collect all the eggs you find! Make sure to arrive early for the egg hunt.
Get ready to hop around and discover the joy of Easter at Coddingtown Center!

THE SOCO MARKET
2025-04-05 11:00 - 16:00
Sonoma County’s most popular market is back- THE SOCO MARKET! Returning to the Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa Saturday, April 5th 11am-4pm.
We’re bringing you 80+ small businesses to shop from, bomb food trucks, DJ, and more!! Bring your friends and family out to kick off our the Spring season!
Shop everything from: Vintage Clothing Sneaker Resellers Jewelry Local Makers Plants Food Trucks and MORE!
This event is FREE to attend! Attendees are encouraged to park in the Santa Rosa Plaza mall parking lot to enjoy FREE parking otherwise metered parking is available downtown.
Come hungry because we have an amazing line-up of food vendors including Cousins Maine Lobster, The Real Chamoy, Galvans Eatery, and MUCH MORE! SEE YOU THERE!
Visit thesocomarket.com for event dates, vendor applications, and details!
