join us and learn about our Walk Fundraiser.

Local Event: Sonoma Marin Walk to end Alzheimer's Kickoff Party!

Sonoma County

Petaluma

California

Sonoma Marin Walk to end Alzheimer's Kickoff...

join us and learn about our Walk Fundraiser.

Sonoma Marin Walk to end Alzheimer's Kickoff Party!

Thousands of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl, puzzles, games, sheet music and more at bargain prices. 
- Most books, DVDs, CDs $2. Vinyl = $1 each. 
- Most children's books $1. 
- Plus a wide assortment of specially priced boxed sets, recent fiction and mysteries, collectible books, gift books, journals, maps and other treasures for your shopping enjoyment. 
- RESTOCKED DAILY &amp; SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
DATES/HOURS:
- Friday August 14 Members-only Preview ($10 membership available at the door) 10 am - noon, Open to the Public noon - 5:30pm
- Saturday August 15 10am - 5:30pm
- Sunday August 16 1pm - 4:30pm
PAYMENT: Credit, debit, cash, check and Apple, Google, Samsung Pay
HOSTED by Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries (sonomalibrary.org/friends). All proceeds benefit Santa Rosa Libraries. See our ad in BOOKSALEFINDER.COM and Like us on Facebook (Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries).

Local Event: Summer BOOK SALE Aug 14-16, 2026 at Central Santa Rosa Library

Sonoma Valley

Summer BOOK SALE Aug 14-16, 2026 at Central...

Thousands of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl, puzzles, games, sheet music and more at bargain prices. 
- Most books, DVDs,...

Summer BOOK SALE Aug 14-16, 2026 at Central Santa Rosa Library

Equality Vines Tasting Room

<h1>Equality Vines Wine &amp; Donate Benefitting SFM A Summer Gathering for Good</h1>
<h2>Saturday, August 15 | 4-7pm Equality Vines, Guerneville</h2><h2>Join us this summer for a relaxed afternoon of wine, food, and community with Equality Vines and Sonoma Family Meal - non-ticketed and open to all - in support of expanding food security and tuition-free culinary training programs in Sonoma County.</h2>
<h2>Sip with a purpose as Equality Vines donates 15% of all wine sales, plus $5 for every bottle of Familia Tempranillo sold, to Sonoma Family Meal. SFM's SABOR food truck will be onsite serving up fresh, globally-inspired food for purchase, and guests can enjoy opportunities to learn about Sonoma Family Meal’s work, participate in a raffle, and connect over a shared commitment to community.</h2>
<h2>Come sip, savor, and support - And see how doing good can taste good too!</h2>
Sonoma Family Meal is a local nonprofit employment social enterprise that has worked to nourish the community and strengthen the local food ecosystem since the tragic 2017 wildfires that left many people displaced and food-insecure. Today, our two kitchens provide over 7,000 meals to those in need each month, while addressing food insecurity at the root through tuition-free culinary training programs that create opportunity and economic empowerment for low-income individuals facing barriers to employment or access to education.

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Local Event: Equality Vines Wine and  Donate Benefiting Sonoma Family Meal

Equality Vines Wine and  Donate Benefiting...

Equality Vines Wine & Donate Benefitting SFM A Summer Gathering for Good
Saturday, August 15 | 4-7pm Equality Vines,...

Equality Vines Wine and  Donate Benefiting Sonoma Family Meal

Adobe Road Winery Tasting Room

Join us Saturday evening for outdoor live music at Adobe Road Winery! Sip on award-winning wines while enjoying talented local musicians in an inviting courtyard atmosphere. Choose from wines by the glass or bottle and discover new favorites. Reserve your spot on <a href="https://www.exploretock.com/adoberoadwines/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tock</a>&nbsp;and make it a memorable night of great music, fine wine, and good company!
<h4>About Six String Mixtape</h4>
Members: Brian Evans @__b_ev &amp; Phil Devencenzi @phildguitar
What we play: We’re an acoustic guitar duo that plays crisp instrumentals of classic rock, blues, R&amp;B and contemporary favorites.
Our vibe: We don’t aim to take over a venue, but will fill the air with familiar favorites and ease the space between breaks in conversations over a few cold ones. We’ll undoubtedly play something that’ll catch your ear and get you tapping your toes.
How we got started: During the pandemic, the need for an outlet was crucial. Long time friends Phil and Brian started to meet up to play music from an Oakland neighborhood patio that overlooked an active walkway for dog walkers, bike riders, and those just stretching their legs from a day of work. Over time it turned into a neighborhood destination as it grew in popularity. The goal was to create a safe atmosphere for people (especially those missing the temporarily closed live music scene) to blow off steam and have a cold one. We’ve now played many breweries in the greater East Bay Area including Oakland United Beerworks, Epidemic Ales, Blue Ocean Brewing, Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., and Morgan Territory Brewing, and hope to add many more!

Local Event: Saturday Live Music with Six String Mixtape at Adobe Road Winery

Saturday Live Music with Six String Mixtape at...

Join us Saturday evening for outdoor live music at Adobe Road Winery! Sip on award-winning wines while enjoying talented local...

Saturday Live Music with Six String Mixtape at Adobe Road Winery

Join us Thursday night for outdoor live music at Adobe Road Winery! Sip on award-winning wines while enjoying talented local musicians in an inviting courtyard atmosphere. Choose from wines by the glass or bottle and discover new favorites. Reserve your spot on <a href="https://www.exploretock.com/adoberoadwines/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tock</a> and make it a memorable night of great music, fine wine, and good company!
Singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, drummer Dan Durkin (of Petty Theft and the Illeagles) is here to rock the house. He’ll be playing all your Tom Petty favorites and other classic rock songs in the heart of Downtown Petaluma!

Local Event: Thursday Live Music with Dan Durkin at Adobe Road Winery

Thursday Live Music with Dan Durkin at Adobe...

Join us Thursday night for outdoor live music at Adobe Road Winery! Sip on award-winning wines while enjoying talented local...

Thursday Live Music with Dan Durkin at Adobe Road Winery

Flying Cloud

An evening celebrating a decade of community, connection, and growth.
Join us for a memorable night featuring a gourmet dinner, live Klezmer music, a special appearance by "The Pop Art Rabbi", a heartfelt gratitude and award ceremony, and a silent auction, as we celebrate the past ten years and look ahead to a bright Jewish future in Petaluma together.
We would be honored to celebrate this milestone with you.&nbsp;
<img alt="📍" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f4cd/32.png"> Flying Cloud | 1200 Jacobsen Lane, Petaluma, CA
Sunday, August 23rd, 5:00pm&nbsp;

Local Event: 10 Year Gala Celebration

10 Year Gala Celebration

An evening celebrating a decade of community, connection, and growth.
Join us for a memorable night featuring a gourmet dinner,...

Sonoma Family Meal Community Kitchen

<h1>Spice-forward Summer Spread: Cooking Class with Sonoma Spice Queen - August 27</h1>
$125.00
Join us for another amazing cooking class with <a href="https://www.sonomaspicequeen.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sonoma Spice Queen</a>, learning all about how to create a spice-forward summer spread for your outdoor, hot-weather gatherings and celebrations.
Sonoma Spice Queen was started by spice enthusiast and culinary adventurer Wind McAlister, who also happens to be a huge Sonoma Family Meal supporter (and our neighbor). Through her love of cooking and cultural exploration, Wind offers hand-crafted organic spice mixes and rubs, with no fillers, salt, or sugar, and is excited to be back to teach a second class in benefit of Sonoma Family Meal. 
This hands-on, collaborative cooking class will last 2.5 hours, with time to enjoy your meal together at the end. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, our classes offer a fun, engaging learning environment, while raising funds for Sonoma Family Meal’s free culinary job training and food-security programs.
If you haven’t been to the SFM Kitchen yet, this class is also the perfect chance to visit and experience where the magic takes place and how the work gets done.
<h4>WHEN: Thursday August 27th, 2026, 5-7:30pm WHERE: SFM community kitchen, 1370A Redwood Way, Petaluma</h4><a href="https://www.sonomafamilymeal.org/store-2/cookingwithwind" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sonomafamilymeal.org/store-2/cookingwithwind</a>
<h2>The Menu:</h2>
<ul><li>Curry Chicken Salad</li><li>Asian Tofu Lettuce Cups with Chinese Five Spice and a coconutpeanut sauce (vegan)</li><li>Strawberries &amp; Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream served with a cookie</li><li>Lavender Lemonade</li></ul>

Local Event: Cooking Class with Sonoma Spice Queen Benefiting Sonoma Family Meal

Cooking Class with Sonoma Spice Queen...

Spice-forward Summer Spread: Cooking Class with Sonoma Spice Queen - August 27
$125.00
Join us for another amazing cooking...

Cooking Class with Sonoma Spice Queen Benefiting Sonoma Family Meal

Gathering Thyme

A 9-Month Program for Beginning Herbalists

Local Event: Become a Professional Herbalist

Become a Professional Herbalist

A 9-Month Program for Beginning Herbalists

Join the Alzheimer's Association&nbsp; to learn about caregiving&nbsp; and common relationship changes. call us at 707-573-1210

Local Event: Building Foundations of Caregiving and Supporting Independence

Building Foundations of Caregiving and...

Join the Alzheimer's Association  to learn about caregiving  and common relationship changes. call us at 707-573-1210

Building Foundations of Caregiving and Supporting Independence

Local Event: Caring with Confidence: Practical Tools, Real Stories and Support

Caring with Confidence: Practical Tools, Real...

Caring with Confidence: Practical Tools, Real Stories and Support

Historic Downtown Petaluma

Calling antique and collectible lovers! Browse and shop the 40th Annual Petaluma Antique Faire, set in beautiful, relaxing Historic Downtown Petaluma. Blocks and blocks of treasures at this free festival!
Historic Downtown Petaluma is "The Bay Area's Premier Antique Center," and transforms into an antique marketplace twice a year. Amid the beautiful historic buildings, one-of-a-kind stores, restaurants and cafes, you’ll find an incomparable selection of affordable antiques from 200+ dealers. The show boasts a variety of estate jewelry, linens, furniture, art, kitchenware, vintage décor, books, and all kinds of unusual collectibles to suit everyone's budget.
More than 8,000 discerning collectors and first-time buyers wishing to collect and invest in real antiques find treasures at Petaluma’s Fall Antique Faire. This free fair spans Kentucky Street, Fourth Street, the A Street parking lot, and Western Avenue.

Local Event: Petaluma Fall Antique Faire

Petaluma Fall Antique Faire

Calling antique and collectible lovers! Browse and shop the 40th Annual Petaluma Antique Faire, set in beautiful, relaxing...

Petaluma Fairgrounds

Petaluma's biggest indoor arts &amp; crafts fair.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fri Oct 2 12-5pm, Sat Oct 3 10am-3pm, &amp; Sun Oct 4 10am-3pm&nbsp; FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING • ALL INDOORS Join us for an exciting event featuring over 125 talented artists, crafters, and vendors, showcasing a unique mix of creative treasures — from festive holiday décor and gifts to rare collectibles and one-of-a-kind finds. Every day brings something new to explore!&nbsp;Featuring tasty treats from Sax's Joint, Kona Ice, Pupusas la Bendicion, and more. 
Browse an incredible selection of products, including jewelry, clothing, art, woodworking, glasswork, pottery, kids’ toys, miniatures, candles, soaps, and much more. Discover beautiful vintage and handmade pieces, plus practical essentials like pet accessories and gift cards.
All proceeds from this event will benefit Micah’s Hugs, an inspiring local drug intervention charity dedicated to educating youth about the dangers of substance abuse and Fentanyl poisoning.&nbsp;Join us in making a life-changing impact for our youth, and learn how you too can save a life.

Local Event: Grand Bazaar of Petaluma 

Grand Bazaar of Petaluma 

Petaluma's biggest indoor arts & crafts fair.   Fri Oct 2 12-5pm, Sat Oct 3 10am-3pm, & Sun Oct 4 10am-3pm  FREE ADMISSION •...

Bouchaine Vineyards

Revel in the bounty of harvest at Bouchaine’s 2026 Crush Party!
<ul><li>Join us for an unforgettable day filled with Spanish flair as we serve paella, expertly matched with our finest wines.</li><li>Groove to live music and enjoy the exhilarating feeling of stomping grapes with your bare feet!</li><li>And don’t miss the chance to commemorate the occasion by decorating your own grape-juice-dyed Harvest T-shirt.</li></ul>
Join the Bouchaine team for a day of celebration as we toast to Harvest 2026!Club: $125 | Guests: $200

Local Event: Crush Party

Crush Party

Revel in the bounty of harvest at Bouchaine’s 2026 Crush Party!
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with Spanish flair as...

SaraLee & Richard's Barn, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404

Knife’s Edge is a uniquely fun opportunity to taste Sonoma Family Meal’s impact while celebrating the power of food to unite us all - across cultures, kitchens, and missions! Guests will enjoy globally-inspired bites prepared by our talented culinary training alumni, vote to crown the Culinary Champion, and sit down to a feast by SFM’s own Catering with a Cause, complete with live music, local wine &amp; beer, craft cocktails, and more—all while helping us raise $240,000 to expand workforce development and food security programming at both Petaluma and Unity Kitchens.

Local Event: Sonoma Family Meal's Knife's Edge Chef Showdown & Tasting

Sonoma Family Meal's Knife's Edge Chef Showdown...

Knife’s Edge is a uniquely fun opportunity to taste Sonoma Family Meal’s impact while celebrating the power of food to unite us...

Sonoma Family Meal's Knife's Edge Chef Showdown & Tasting

Dance the night away with DJ Sal at the Boochaine Halloween Dance Party! Dress to impress and enjoy thrilling music, Bouchaine wines, food truck bites, and festive fun under the misty moonlight.
Club: $40 | Guests: $50

Local Event: Boochaine Halloween Dance Party

Boochaine Halloween Dance Party

Dance the night away with DJ Sal at the Boochaine Halloween Dance Party! Dress to impress and enjoy thrilling music, Bouchaine...

Elevate your afternoon with a Napa Valley lobster affair.
<ul><li>Enjoy the salty delicacy of caviar followed by four luxurious preparations of lobster.</li><li>Discover how Bouchaine’s wines pair with everything from classic lobster preparations to innovative twists!</li><li>Enjoy the legendary hospitality on which Bouchaine has built its reputation for excellence.</li><li>Depart with a unique gift compliments of Bouchaine.</li></ul>
Club: $175 | Guests: $250

Local Event: Lobster Wishes & Caviar Dreams

Lobster Wishes & Caviar Dreams

Elevate your afternoon with a Napa Valley lobster affair.
Enjoy the salty delicacy of caviar followed by four luxurious...

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Gathering Thyme is a women-owned and operated herb store run by clinical western herbalists who are always available to help you with your healthcare needs. We provide our customers and clients with the highest quality herbal and nutritional supplements as well as a wide range of body care and aromatherapy products, herb books, candles, incense and so much more. In addition to our retail store, we run an herb clinic and teach many herb programs, both short-term and long-term through our non-profit school - Gathering Thyme School of Western Herbalism. Founded in 2010 by Cheryl Fromholzer in Marin County, we are thrilled to be a part of, and support for, the Petaluma community.

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Cheryl Teach Music

Music Education and Instruction Instrumental and Vocal Any Age and All Abilities Life Long Music Educator Patient, Kind, Professional, Excellent Reputation

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