We have a garage full of stuff.&nbsp;
1000 Aspen Way Petaluma at the corner of Baywood&nbsp;
Tools, space heaters, HEPA air filter, microwave oven, luggage and backpacks, headboards and footboard (queen and twin) blankets and comforters. Antique Dolls.

Local Event: Free Stuff all week 

Sonoma County

Petaluma

California

Free Stuff all week 

We have a garage full of stuff. 
1000 Aspen Way Petaluma at the corner of Baywood 
Tools, space heaters, HEPA air filter,...

We have a garage full of stuff.&nbsp;

Tools, HEPA air filter, microwave oven, luggage and backpacks, headboards and footboard (queen and twin) blankets and comforters. Antique Dolls.

Local Event: Free Stuff 

Free Stuff 

We have a garage full of stuff. 

Tools, HEPA air filter, microwave oven, luggage and backpacks, headboards and footboard...

Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma

This year, we're putting a special emphasis on hands-on mitzvahs. Kids won't just learn about Jewish values—they'll put them into action!
At Club Kindness, we'll brighten someone's day, care for those in need, explore Ahavat Yisrael, show kindness to animals and care for the world around us—discovering along the way just how much good even little hands can do.
And we'll still bake, build, create, taste and celebrate our way through the Jewish year, experiencing holidays and traditions in ways kids can see, touch and do.
Judaism comes to life, one mitzvah at a time!

Local Event: Club Kindness

Club Kindness

This year, we're putting a special emphasis on hands-on mitzvahs. Kids won't just learn about Jewish values—they'll put them...

Adult Group Ukulele Class - New Session Begins Oct 7thhttps://cherylteachmusic.com

Local Event: Adult Group Ukulele Class

Sonoma Valley

Adult Group Ukulele Class

Adult Group Ukulele Class - New Session Begins Oct 7thhttps://cherylteachmusic.com

<ul><li>Join us for a ladies’ luncheon and study celebrating the energy and renewal of the new Jewish month. Enjoy delicious food, inspiring discussion, and meaningful connection with women in our community. Together, we’ll learn, share, and draw inspiration from the themes of the new month in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.</li></ul>

Local Event: New Moon Circle Luncheon

New Moon Circle Luncheon

Join us for a ladies’ luncheon and study celebrating the energy and renewal of the new Jewish month. Enjoy delicious food,...

Sonoma Family Meal

<h1>Brazilian Cooking Class with Chef Almir Da Fonseca - October 8</h1>
$125.00
Join us for a cooking class with Almir Da Fonseca, award-winning Executive Chef and Culinary CIA instructor , and discover the flavors of Brazil right here in Sonoma County! 
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 off<a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">er a fun, engaging learning</a> 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 wo<a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">rk gets done.</a>
<h4><a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">WHEN: Thursd</a>ay October 8th, 2026, 5-7:30pm WHERE: SFM community kitchen, 1370A Redwood Way, Petaluma</h4>
<h4>***PLEASE WEAR CLOSED-TOE SHOES TO ALL CLASSES***</h4>
<h4>If you have a specific food allergy or have any questions about the menu<a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">, please contact hannah@son</a><a href="mailto:hannah@sonomafamilymeal.org">omafamilymeal.org</a>.</h4>
<h2>The Menu:</h2>
<ul><li>Feijoada Completa — Brazil's national dish</li><li>Pão de Queijo — Brazilian cheese bread</li><li>Salada de Feijão Verde — black-eyed bean salad</li><li>Moqueca de Peixe — fish moqueca</li><li>Moqueca de Vegetais — vegetable moqueca</li><li>Brazilian rice and sautéed collard greens</li><li>Brigadeiro — chocolate fudge balls</li></ul>
<h2>ABOUT THE CHEF:</h2>
Chef Almir Da Fonseca is a native of Brazil's Southeast Region and an award-winning executive chef with more than four decades in the food service industry. His path began in marine biology before his passion led him to the professional kitchen.
After his apprenticeship, he built a career as an executive chef across restaurant and hotel kitchens before moving into corporate, private, and winery catering. He owned and operated his own restaurant, and continues to run his catering and gastronomy company, Flavor Source Fonte Sabor.
He found equal purpose in culinary education, teaching at the California Culinary Academy, Le Cordon Bleu International, and, for nearly two decades (!), The Culinary Institute of America, where he is a devoted professor of culinary arts.
For years he has researched the regional cuisines of his home country, sharing that work in print, at<a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.chefalmirdafonseca.com</a><a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">, and now in his award</a>-winning book, The Brazil Project.

Local Event: Brazilian Cooking Class Benefiting Sonoma Family Meal

Brazilian Cooking Class Benefiting Sonoma...

Brazilian Cooking Class with Chef Almir Da Fonseca - October 8
$125.00
Join us for a cooking class with Almir Da Fonseca,...

Brazilian Cooking Class Benefiting Sonoma Family Meal

Penngrove Park

Movie in Penngrove Park
Friday, October 9, 2026 at dusk
5:30 pm – arrival
7:00 pm - movie
Grease
Penngrove Park, 11800 Main St., Penngrove, CA
Presented by Penngrove Social Firemen
Admission is free, but donations are accepted and will go toward the new playground fund. 
Concession stand with hot dogs, candy, popcorn, and drinks. 
Dress like your favorite Pink Lady or T-Bird.
Blankets and low lawn chairs preferred. 
The high school musical romance Grease hand-jived its way into theaters during the summer of 1978. The movie, which turned 48 on June 16, became the highest-grossing film of the year, and dominated radio airwaves with singles like “You’re the One That I Want,” “Grease,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” and “Summer Nights.” 
Sponsored by Penngrove Social Firemen, a non-profit 501(c))(3), dedicated to supporting the community. The group owns and maintains Penngrove Park and Clubhouse.
https://www.penngrovesocialfiremen.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/339347940599
https://www.instagram.com/penngrovesocialfiremen/
Info: Kim Hanson 707 318-2191

Local Event: Grease! Movie in Penngrove Park

Grease! Movie in Penngrove Park

Movie in Penngrove Park
Friday, October 9, 2026  at dusk
5:30 pm – arrival
7:00 pm - movie
Grease
Penngrove Park, 11800 Main...

Penngrove Pub

The Social Contractors play an upbeat mix of original rock and 60s-80s covers, including a special set for John Lennon's birthday. Join us for a rocking good time at Penngrove Pub on Friday, 10/9 from 7-10 PM!
In addition to upbeat original rock, we'll be performing tasty versions of classic hits you know and love from the 60s-80s plus a very special tribute set in celebration of John Lennon's birthday!
The lineup for this live performance features band founder and songwriter, Jason E Davies (lead vocals, lead/rhythm guitar), Travis Thayer (sax/keys/vocals), Rob Neidel (bass/vocals), and Chris Oatman (drums).
Whether you enjoy melodic vocals, searing guitar and sax solos, intriguing lyrics, captivating songs, or just great dynamic and danceable rhythms, The Social Contractors always deliver and never disappoint!

Local Event: The Social Contractors Live @ Penngrove Pub – Special John Lennon Tribute Set!

The Social Contractors Live @ Penngrove Pub –...

The Social Contractors play an upbeat mix of original rock and 60s-80s covers, including a special set for John Lennon's...

The Social Contractors Live @ Penngrove Pub – Special John Lennon Tribute Set!

Sculptor T Barny invites visitors into his Alexander Valley Studio.&nbsp;
For two weekends October 10-11 and 17-18, visitors can explore Barny’s working studio, see sculptures in progress and finished works, and discover how a block of stone becomes sculpture.
At 11 AM and 3 PM each day, Barny will lead a special Studio Tour &amp; Demonstration, sharing the tools and techniques behind his direct-carving process. Visitors can see how he carves and polishes stone, learn about the tools of the trade, and even pick up a hammer and chisel and try carving marble themselves.
With more than 45 years as a sculptor, Barny has created over 1,000 sculptures, working with more than 200 types of stone from around the world.
Come meet the artist, explore the studio and See Art in Action.

Local Event: See 'ART IN ACTION' at T Barny's STUDIO TOURS

Healdsburg

See 'ART IN ACTION' at T Barny's STUDIO TOURS

Sculptor T Barny invites visitors into his Alexander Valley Studio. 
For two weekends October 10-11 and 17-18, visitors can...

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol

New Copasetics at Peacetown Continues... Hopmonk Sebastopol In The Abbey, Wed, Oct 14, 6-8:30
1st time with this exact lineup! Could be wild!... with Dallis Craft, Tim Eschliman, Mark Larson, Bowen Brown and special guest Peter Siegel (Commander Cody Band) on pedal steel... Soulful Roots Rock, R&amp;B and Twangishnes: New Copasetics at Peacetown Continues... Hopmonk Sebastopol In The Abbey, Wed, Oct 14, 6-8:30
Their repertoire extends from originals to their own take on select material from great artists such as The Band, Gary Nicholson, Arthur Alexander, Richard Thompson, Buddy &amp; Julie Miller, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, Dan Hicks, NRBQ, Manual Galban, Doris Troy, Ike &amp; Tina Turner, ...Hank Williams
yes, at 230 Petaluma Ave Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 829-7300
"...this is roots Americana of a high order... there's plenty of good stuff in such genres as soul, rockabilly, country and get this, 1970s English pub rock... Twang-Ucopia is very much a bunch of mates having a good time knocking out their set live in the studio with minimal overdubs..." - David Osler, Blues Matters Mag
"Roots rockabilly from a wily crew with a load of credits ... Whether kicking it out on originals or covers, they understand the genre and the groove and deliver accordingly and appropriately."

Local Event: New Copasetics at Peacetown Continues... Hopmonk Sebastopol In The Abbey, Wed, Oct 14, 6-8:30

New Copasetics at Peacetown Continues......

New Copasetics at Peacetown Continues... Hopmonk Sebastopol In The Abbey, Wed, Oct 14, 6-8:30
1st time with this exact lineup! ...

New Copasetics at Peacetown Continues... Hopmonk Sebastopol In The Abbey, Wed, Oct 14, 6-8:30

Penngrove Clubhouse

Engage with your local democracy at this public forum featuring candidates Joanna Paun and Sylvia Lemus. This is a vital opportunity for community members to hear directly from those seeking to represent Sonoma County. Presented by&nbsp;Penngrove Cares, a community forum for issues affecting the Penngrove area.

Local Event: Sonoma County Supervisor Candidate Forum

Sonoma County Supervisor Candidate Forum

Engage with your local democracy at this public forum featuring candidates Joanna Paun and Sylvia Lemus. This is a vital...

ONE LAST GATHERING • CLOSING COCKTAILS All things must come to pass—and Maria Isabel Lopez closes this chapter with a heart full of gratitude.Join us for one last peek at Lopez’s mosaics, one last evening to celebrate Illumination in Glass, and the beautiful journey this exhibition has been.Some pieces have already found their homes, while a few are still waiting for the right home to find them.Come raise a glass with us as Kabayan Wines pours their beautiful wines, accompanied by live music and good company.Closing Cocktails Saturday, October 17 • 5–8 PM Usher Gallery, PetalumaCome for the art. Stay for the wine and music. And help us celebrate this chapter before the lights go down.

Local Event: Closing Cocktails: Illumination in Glass

Closing Cocktails: Illumination in Glass

ONE LAST GATHERING • CLOSING COCKTAILS All things must come to pass—and Maria Isabel Lopez closes this chapter with a heart...

2nd Annual Wine &amp; Shine Lowrider &amp; Classic Car Show
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 11 AM – 4 PM 
Bacchus Landing | Healdsburg, California
Join us at Bacchus Landing for the 2nd Annual Wine &amp; Shine Lowrider &amp; Classic Car Show, a celebration of incredible cars, wine, music, food, and community in the heart of Sonoma County wine country.
Spend the afternoon checking out an impressive lineup of lowriders, classic cars, custom builds, and beautifully restored rides, then step into the courtyard where seven independent wineries share one address.
Aldina Vineyards, Comstock Wines, Convene by Dan Kosta, Dot Wine, Montse Reece Wines, Smith Story Wine Cellars, and Solo Nostro will all have their tasting rooms open — wine by the glass, by the bottle, or a full tasting. Come for one. Stay for all seven.
Come hungry! Camacho's BBQ is our confirmed food vendor and will be serving up their delicious BBQ throughout the afternoon. Guests can grab a bite, listen to our DJ spinning all afternoon, and meet the owners and builders behind the cars.
Whether you're a lifelong car enthusiast or just looking for a fun Sunday in wine country, Wine &amp; Shine brings together car culture and wine country for an afternoon the whole family can enjoy.
Come for the cars. Stay for the wine. Enjoy the shine.
Sunday, October 18, 2026 
11 AM – 4 PM 
Bacchus Landing, Healdsburg, CA 
Seven tasting rooms open 
DJ all afternoon 
Food by Camacho's BBQ

Local Event: 2nd Annual Wine & Shine Lowrider & Classic Car Show

2nd Annual Wine & Shine Lowrider & Classic Car...

2nd Annual Wine & Shine Lowrider & Classic Car Show
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 11 AM – 4 PM 
Bacchus Landing | Healdsburg,...

2nd Annual Wine & Shine Lowrider & Classic Car Show

i Leoni

Join us for our first Cook the Book Club! We hope you’ll be part of our very first gathering as we cook, share, and celebrate Comfort by Yotam Ottolenghi, a cookbook filled with dishes that nourish, surprise, and bring people together.
Use your copy of Comfort to spend some time reading, cooking, and finding your favorites. Cook the Book Club may culminate in one shared meal, but the experience begins at home, cooking your way through the book. As our gathering gets closer, we’ll divide up the courses and invite each guest to choose a recipe from the book to prepare and bring to share.
Then we’ll gather around the table to enjoy one big, delicious meal cooked by all of us, sharing dishes, stories, discoveries, and a little of the comfort that comes from cooking for one another.
Saturday, October 24 • 5:30 PM i Leoni | 120 Kentucky Street, PetalumaSpace is limited. Please reserve your spot by September 21st
$25 per person

Local Event: Cook the Book Club

Cook the Book Club

Join us for our first Cook the Book Club! We hope you’ll be part of our very first gathering as we cook, share, and celebrate...

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

Giant Steps

Join Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center for a fun-filled afternoon at our annual Fall Festival! On Sunday, October 25th, from noon to 3 p.m., we invite you to bring your family and friends out to Giant Steps to enjoy a festive afternoon and get to know our wonderful community!Giant Steps is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of equine assisted programs to members of the community, regardless of age or ability.
To RSVP, please email <a href="mailto:info@giantstepsriding.org">info@giantstepsriding.org</a>
We look forward to seeing you there!

Local Event: Giant Steps Annual Fall Festival

Giant Steps Annual Fall Festival

Join Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center for a fun-filled afternoon at our annual Fall Festival!  On Sunday, October...

Join us for a meaningful evening celebrating Jewish women and honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 
Learn the art of making and braiding challah from start to finish, discover the deeper meaning behind its ingredients, and take home tips and a recipe card to continue the tradition in your own kitchen.
Hear from a local breast cancer thriver and come together in support of the women in our community — those who have faced breast cancer, those walking that journey today, and those who stand beside them. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Sharsheret, supporting women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer.

Local Event: Pink Challah Bake

Pink Challah Bake

Join us for a meaningful evening celebrating Jewish women and honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 
Learn the art of making...

Jewish Wisdom for a Life That Matters
No matter how much we achieve, something within us still asks: “Is this it? Isn’t there something more?”
The Kabbalah of Meaning is a new six-session JLI course exploring the Jewish answer to that question. What are we really searching for—and where can it be found?
Drawing on Kabbalah and centuries of Jewish wisdom, we’ll uncover the essential building blocks of a deeply meaningful life. We’ll explore how purpose can be found in our work, relationships, challenges, accomplishments, and even the ordinary routines that fill our days.
You don’t have to revamp your life. You don’t need to meditate on a mountaintop. You simply need a new lens through which to see the rich world of meaning already woven into every part of your life.
Thoughtful, practical, and surprisingly relevant, this course offers fresh perspectives and useful tools for living with greater clarity, connection, and intention.
Try 1st class free.
No previous Jewish learning required. Come as you are—and bring your questions.

Local Event: The Kabbalah of Meaning

The Kabbalah of Meaning

Jewish Wisdom for a Life That Matters
No matter how much we achieve, something within us still asks: “Is this it? Isn’t there...

Brewsters Beer Garden

Get your costume ready and join us for Napa Valley’s legendary Wizards of Elixirs cocktail competition featuring wine country’s top bartenders at Brewsters Beer Garden on Tuesday, October 27th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sample handcrafted cocktails as competing bartenders vie for the title of judges’ top cocktail and the people’s choice award. Proceeds from the event will benefit Una Vida and Petaluma Active 20-30, Petaluma-based nonprofits providing vital community support for families and underserved children. Food will be available for purchase via sit-down quick service from Brewsters Beer Garden.

General admission is from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and VIP admission is from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. VIP ticket holders receive early admission and complimentary VIP-only appetizers and more. VIP tickets are limited and available online only before October 27th. 


All ticket holders must be 21 years or older to attend with valid ID required to enter. Halloween costumes encouraged, with a prize for the best costume! 



This event is sponsored by The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, Charbay Distillery, Una Vida, and Petaluma Active 20-30.

Local Event: Wizards of Elixirs Cocktail Competition

Wizards of Elixirs Cocktail Competition

Get your costume ready and join us for Napa Valley’s legendary Wizards of Elixirs cocktail competition featuring wine country’s...

Bouchaine Vineyards

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...

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Gathering Thyme

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.

Gathering Thyme is a women-owned and operated herb store run by clinical western herbalists who are always available to help you with your...

Award Winning Music Teacher and Music School

Cheryl Teach Music

Cheryl Teach Music is a premier music school located in the Annadel Center in the Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa, California. With well over five decades of teaching expertise, the school provides comprehensive music instruction for students of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced musician, the center offers a welcoming environment for both in-person and online learning. The school specializes in a wide range of instrumental and vocal training, offering private tutoring, skill development, and specialized workshops. Current offerings include weekly adult group guitar and ukulele lessons, designed to foster community and musical growth. The curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of every student, ensuring a personalized approach to arts education. Voted the Best Teacher and Best School in Sonoma County for 2024, Cheryl Teach Music is recognized for its commitment to excellence and professional, patient instruction. Students can expect a supportive and high-quality educational experience backed by a long-standing reputation for success in the local community.

Cheryl Teach Music is a premier music school located in the Annadel Center in the Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa, California. With well over...

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