Name: Handbuilding: Here Comes the Holidays
Start: 2026-10-07T10:00:00-07:00
Location: Sonoma Community Center

Sonoma Community Center

Wednesdays Weekly · 8 WeeksOctober 7 – December 2, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM;No class November 11, Veterans Day<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-117-ceramics-studio/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Room 117, Ceramics Studio;All levels; Age:17+; </a></h3>Registration Cost:
$265
Materials Fee:
$30
<hr />
Total Registration Cost:
$295  This
 8 week session with our pottery texture queen, Lynn Wood, will be slab 
based with focus on the holidays. The projects will center around 
creating forms for celebrating including serving dishes, decorative 
surfaces, holiday themed gifts and more. This class will help you get 
started early and be prepared for gift giving and holiday success. 
Everyone will learn to make a new lantern. Fun and laughs will also be 
included. 
Interested in spending a bit more time in the studio with Lynn Wood? This
 session, opt-in for and additional 1.5 hours of guided working time 
each class session in the studio with Lynn Wood for an extra fee. 
Regularly scheduled class will occur from 10am-1pm, and then our 
additional Guided Working Session with Lynn Wood will run from 
1:30pm-3:00pm

Local Event: Handbuilding: Here Comes the Holidays

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Handbuilding: Here Comes the Holidays

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10:00 AM – 1:00 PM;No class November 11, Veterans DayRoom 117, Ceramics...

Jack London State Historic Park

On Saturdays from Sept. 5 to Oct. 3, Jack London State Historic Park’s WILD Trail Challenge returns for a third year.This series of five hikes covers every trail in the park for a total of 39.5 miles.The hikes increase in duration and/or difficulty each week.Participants can sign up for individual hikes or do them all.
The price for each hike is $15.The park entry fee of $15 per vehicle is waived for these hikes.Those who sign up for all five hikes before Sept. 5 save 20 percent and pay only $60.
Hike # 1 – Historic Trails
September 5, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
A great way to warm up. This hike explores the historic sites and trails of the park. Navigate both sides of the park to discover Jack London’s Beauty Ranch, London Lake, and the Wolf House ruins. 
Easy – moderate hike (approximately 4.5 miles roundtrip)
Hike # 2 – Ancient Redwood
September 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 
Meander through the redwoods and sunny oak woodlands of the park’s three Bridge Trails (Upper, Lower, and Fallen). The journey leads to the majestic ancient redwood, fondly known as the Grandmother Tree.
Moderate hike (approximately 6 miles roundtrip)
Hike # 3 – Historic Orchard
September 19, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 
Start Location: Note that this hike does not begin at Jack London State Historic Park
Sonoma Developmental Center
Arnold Dr, Eldridge, CA 95431
Stroll along the blue shores of Fern Lake before reaching the Historic Orchard. Learn about the history of the land and the fascinating fruit-bearing crops that thrive there. 
Moderate – Difficult hike (approximately 7 miles roundtrip)
Hike # 4 – Ridge
September 26, 9 a.m-3:30 p.m. 
Details: Hikers will gain elevation and an appreciation for the diverse habitats found within the park. They’ll also traverse part of the ever-growing Bay Area Ridge Trail. 
Difficult hike (approximately 12 miles roundtrip)
Hike # 5 – Summit
October 3, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 
A trek to the park summit is the perfect way to complete the WILD Trail Challenges.Climb Sonoma Mountain to enjoy stunning views, celebrate with fellow hikers, and become a WILD One. 
Difficult hike (approximately 10 miles roundtrip)

Local Event: Jack London State Historic Park WILD Trail Challenge 

Jack London State Historic Park WILD Trail...

On Saturdays from Sept. 5 to Oct. 3, Jack London State Historic Park’s WILD Trail Challenge returns for a third year.This...

Jack London State Historic Park WILD Trail Challenge 

5200 Block of Big Ranch Road in Napa

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COUNTRY FURNITURE, RUSTIC HOME DÉCOR, 
VINTAGE AND COLLECTIBLES, SIGNS, CHRISTMAS, 
FINE ART &amp; PAINTINGS, POLISHED CRYSTALS, and MORE!
This multi-seller dealer event will be our final sale as we clear out inventory from our businesses. 
This open to the public, one-day only, event will take place at the North End of Big Ranch Road.
Look for the canopies and barn. PLEASE no early buyers.
LOCATION:5200 Block of BIG RANCH ROAD in NORTH NAPA.
Any questions? Email us at BarnSaleNapa@gmail.com

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Harvest Time Barn Sale Event: Saturday 9/26...


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Presented in partnership with the Sonoma Community Center, participants will explore both watercolor technique and the core principles of landscape painting, including composition, color temperature, and atmospheric perspective. Artist Hannah Day will guide participtants to create movement and depth in a painting and gain a new appreciation for the beauty of the surroundings through the process of close observation and careful rendering.
The class begins with quick thumbnail sketches, then each person selects one composition to focus on throughout the day. Through demonstration and individual instruction, they learn color mixing and watercolor techniques while building their painting step by step.All levels of experience are welcome.

Local Event: Plein Air Watercolor Landscapes with Built Structures at Jack London State Historic Park

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Presented in partnership with the Sonoma Community Center, participants will explore both watercolor technique and the core...

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Saturday &amp; SundaySeptember 26 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
September 27 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 P<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-110/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Room 110;Ages: 18+; All Levels;</a></h3>One Day Registration:
$30
Full Weekend Registration:
$60
<hr>
Total Registration Cost:
$30 – $60Join
 artist and educator, Valerie Seaberg for a two-day immersive 
lantern-building workshop inspired by Día de los Muertos, ancestral 
remembrance, and joy of creating in community. Together we will create 
illuminated lantern sculptures that honor loved ones, celebrate lineage 
from all cultures and traditions, and welcome the deepening beauty of 
fall and winter. Using willow, bamboo, reed, paper, and other 
sustainable materials, participants will learn how to build expressive 
sculptural lanterns from the inside out. Participants are encouraged to 
bring ideas, sketches, photographs, symbols, or meaningful inspiration 
connected to ancestors, memory, nature, or personal vision. Lanterns may
 be abstract, playful, elegant, symbolic, animal-inspired, or devotional
 in form. This workshop is open to beginners as well as 
experienced makers.Together we will create a celebration of light 
honoring those who came before us and illuminating the path forward.
<h5>Required Supply List</h5>
Please bring the following supplies to the class:
<ul>
<li>Pruning Shears</li>



<li>Sketchbook</li>



<li>Optional: Meaningful images, poems, or small materials to inspire your design</li>
</ul>

Local Event: Fall Lantern Workshop – Weekend Workshop

Fall Lantern Workshop – Weekend Workshop

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Historic Downtown Petaluma, Petaluma, CA, 94952

Petaluma Fall Antique Faire 
Sunday, September 27, 2026 
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 
Historic Downtown Petaluma
Come treasure hunting in Downtown Petaluma as more than 200 antique and vintage dealers take over the streets for one of the city’s favorite annual traditions.
Explore everything from estate jewelry, furniture, art and collectibles to vintage clothing, home décor, books, retro finds and plenty of surprises along the way.
The Faire fills Fourth and Kentucky Streets between B Street and Washington Street, along with the A Street Parking Lot and Western Avenue.
Start the morning with the Petaluma Masons’ traditional pancake breakfast at the Masonic Lodge, 9 Western Avenue, from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM, then spend the day browsing, eating, shopping and exploring downtown.
Free admission and free parking.
Proceeds support the Petaluma Downtown Association and help fund future downtown events and programs.
For more information, visit PetalumaDowntown.com or follow the Petaluma Downtown Association on Facebook.

Local Event: Petaluma Fall Antique Faire

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Petaluma Fall Antique Faire

Petaluma Fall Antique Faire 
Sunday, September 27, 2026 
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 
Historic Downtown Petaluma
Come treasure hunting in...

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
10:00 am
to
11:30 am<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-109-rotary-kitchen/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Room 109, Rotary Kitchen;All levels; Age: 18+; </a></h3>Registration Cost:
$15
Materials Fee:
Included
<hr>
Total Registration Cost:
$15. As the founder of Erin Shallat Catering in San Francisco, Erin brings
over two decades of experience in transforming nutrition into an art
form. Her unique approach intertwines advanced studies in nutrition with
a deep passion for the culinary arts. Erin’s goal is to make meal prep
approachable and not intimidating for everyone, encouraging students to
gain confidence in the kitchen. She believes in working with seasonal
produce and what’s available, helping students learn to create
health-conscious yet tantalizing menus that embrace both flavor and
wellness.
Introducing our Fall/Winter Cooking Series—designed
for both returning and new students. This six-week program runs Mondays
and Wednesdays, each with a unique focus to offer variety,
skill-building, and fun throughout the season.
Wednesdays are all
about creativity and fun! Each week features a new theme centered on
easy appetizers and dinner party dishes. From festive bites to
crowd-pleasers, these sessions will inspire students to host gatherings
or simply enjoy something new on their own.

Local Event:  Appetizers & Dinner Party Themes with Erin Shallat

 Appetizers & Dinner Party Themes with Erin...

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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to
11:30 amRoom 109, Rotary Kitchen;All levels; Age: 18+; Registration...

 Appetizers & Dinner Party Themes with Erin Shallat

Adult Group Guitar Classes - Next Session Begins Sept 30th

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Adult Group Guitar Classes

Adult Group Guitar Classes - Next Session Begins Sept 30th

Angela Woodall

Rohnert Park-Cotati

Marin County

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Novato

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Pinole-Hercules

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Benicia

Larkspur-Corte Madera

Suisun City

3rd Generation Plumbing in our hometown of Sonoma

GOFLOW Plumbing

At GOFLOW Plumbing, we take ownership of your plumbing problem from the moment you call. It’s not just a phrase—it’s how we work. We know this area, we know plumbing, and we care deeply about doing the job right. We’re not a franchise or a dispatch center. We’re a local company built by plumbers who got tired of seeing homeowners treated like transactions instead of people. GOFLOW Plumbing Team Three Generations of Plumbing Our roots go back to 1959, spanning three generations of hands-on plumbing experience. Along the way, we’ve learned what truly lasts, what causes problems, and what homeowners need to feel confident in their homes. We built GOFLOW on a simple belief: people deserve clarity, honesty, and real protection. We both grew up around plumbing, learned the trade hands-on, and saw too many companies put sales ahead of solutions. So we chose to build something better.

At GOFLOW Plumbing, we take ownership of your plumbing problem from the moment you call. It’s not just a phrase—it’s how we work. We know this area...

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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