Sonoma Community Center

Wednesdays Weekly · 6 WeeksSeptember 9 – October 21, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-208/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Room 208;Ages: 18+; Intermediate </a></h3>You have a basic understanding of how to use paint and you are beginning
to grasp ideas around color. What is next? This class will expand your
knowledge of color theory, and ways to approach different subjects in a
variety of ways. You will be challenging your ideas about shape and
value. Bring your paint, brushes, curiosity, and let’s have some fun
with painting. This class is suitable for those with some experience in
acrylic or oil painting.Upon registration the instructor will email you regarding supplies.

Local Event: Next Level Acrylic Painting

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Next Level Acrylic Painting

Wednesdays Weekly · 6 WeeksSeptember 9 – October 21, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PMRoom 208;Ages: 18+; Intermediate You have a basic...

Saturday, September 12, 2026
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-110/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Room 110;Ages: 16+; All levels; </a></h3>Registration Cost:
$115
Materials Fee:
$10
<hr>
Total Registration Cost:
$125Join
 French-American collage artist Catherine Cruz for a special, 
personalized workshop designed just for you! The word collage comes from
 the French verb coller, meaning “to glue,” and is all about merging 
various materials to tell a visual story. Much like our lives, which are
 shaped by countless moments and experiences, collage pieces bring 
together fragments that reveal hidden connections and untold narratives.
 In this class, you’ll reflect on what matters most to you and how that 
can be expressed through art. Catherine will help you release the need 
for perfection and trust your creative instincts. By the end of the 
workshop, you’ll not only have a finished artwork but also a deeper 
connection to your creative potential and a renewed love for the art of 
collage.Some of the images featured on this page show artwork 
created by students who have participated in Catherine’s previous 
workshops.
<h6>What You’ll learn</h6>
<ul>
<li>Creative ways to incorporate your personal story in your art&nbsp;</li>



<li>Methods for sourcing interesting collage papers</li>



<li>Techniques for crafting textured, multi-layered collages</li>



<li>Strategies for refining your composition</li>
</ul>
<h6>Requirements</h6>
Please
 bring your own papers to personalize your artwork like ephemera that 
represents your life or a certain period of time, copies of photos, old 
letters, book pages, papers from memorable experiences or travels, or 
documents that hold meaning. If you’re not comfortable using these 
documents, you should make laser color copies of them. You will not be 
able to use anything printed on glossy paper or photo paper so it is 
best to make laser copies of your photographs. Inkjet prints do not work
 with this process.
<h5>Participants must purchase and bring the following items – Instructor will not provide panels for this class:</h5>
<ul>
<li>One 12”x12” cradled wood panel, either ¾” thick or 1 ½” thick – 
panel can be purchased locally at RileyStreet Art Supply or online at 
Blick.com – Do not use a canvas.</li>



<li>Apron or painting shirt</li>



<li>Nitrile gloves if you have sensitive skin</li>



<li>Brown bag lunch and beverage</li>



<li>Any collage papers you would like to use(see website for supply list)</li></ul>

Local Event: Collage Your Story

Collage Your Story

Saturday, September 12, 2026
11:00 am
to
3:00 pmRoom 110;Ages: 16+; All levels; Registration Cost:
$115
Materials...

Mondays Weekly · 6 WeeksSeptember 14 – October 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM<h3>Room 208; Ages: 18+; All Levels </h3>It’s never too late to learn to draw – especially when nobody’s grading
you. Whether you are an abject beginner, haven’t picked up a pencil
since high school, or you’re a creative who has always felt intimidated
by observational drawing, this six-week class is offered with you in
mind.We’ll take the mystery – and the pressure – out of drawing from observation. You’ll learn how to really see
like an artist, practice simple techniques step by step, and build
skills at your own pace. No talent required, and perfection is off the
table.Studying observational drawing offers a foundational skill
set that you will carry into every medium you might wish to explore.
Discover the joy of drawing and build practical skills to expand your
creative expression!All materials are provided.

Local Event: Developing Your Drawing Eye

Developing Your Drawing Eye

Mondays Weekly · 6 WeeksSeptember 14 – October 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PMRoom 208; Ages: 18+; All Levels It’s never too late...

Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 am
to
2:30 pm<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-201-fiber-arts-studio/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Room 201, Fiber Arts Studio;Ages: 18; Beginning</a> Don’t think of dandelions only as weeds—discover the beauty of these 
often-overlooked wildflowers! Join us to create charming crepe paper 
dandelions and their distinctive leaves in this beginner-friendly 
workshop. You’ll learn techniques for cutting, shaping, and assembling 
the intricate petals and foliage that capture the character of these 
familiar blooms. No prior experience is needed. Participants will leave 
with some finished crepe paper dandelion stems and the skills to 
continue making more at home. All materials provided. Please bring a bag
 lunch or snacks and a beverage/water bottle. </h3>

Local Event: Crepe Paper Flowers: Dandelions

Crepe Paper Flowers: Dandelions

Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 am
to
2:30 pmRoom 201, Fiber Arts Studio;Ages: 18; Beginning Don’t think of dandelions only...

Saturday, September 20, 2026
Session 1: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Session 2: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-110/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Room 110;All Ages; All Levels </a></h3>In
 this playful half-day workshop, participants will create whimsical 
illuminated lanterns using vellum, paper, tissue, color, and light. 
Inspired by nature, memory, imagination, and celebratioTogether 
we will explore basic lantern-building techniques while creating 
meaningful objects to honor ancestors, loved ones, and the cycles of 
life.&nbsp; Participants are invited to add wishes, blessings, names, 
drawings, or messages of remembrance to their lanterns.This 
workshop is designed to be welcoming, creative, and accessible for 
beginners and mixed ages. Children are welcome with adult participation.Come create a lantern to carry into the autumn—a&nbsp; beacon of memory, beauty, and community light!
<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 – Family & Friends Session

Fall Lantern Workshop – Family & Friends Session

Saturday, September 20, 2026
Session 1: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Session 2: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMRoom 110;All Ages; All Levels In
 this...

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-109-rotary-kitchen/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Room 109, Rotary Kitchen;Ages:18 and older;All Levels Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class with Gerardo Díaz, 
celebrating the bold, vibrant world of Mexican street food. You’ll learn
 to bring classic antojitos to life, mastering the traditional 
techniques and fresh ingredients behind each dish as you cook alongside 
Gerardo. Then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your work, packed with the
 layered flavors that make Mexican street food so beloved. Whether 
you’re new to the kitchen or a confident cook, you’ll leave with new 
skills and plenty to show for it. Come hungry and ready to cook.</a></h3>

Local Event: Mexican Street Food: An Evening with Gerardo Díaz

Mexican Street Food: An Evening with Gerardo Díaz

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PMRoom 109, Rotary Kitchen;Ages:18 and older;All Levels Roll up your sleeves for a...

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

Saturday & SundaySeptember 26 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
September 27 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PRoom 110;Ages: 18+; All Levels;One Day...

Wes Craven’s Scream (1996) screens twice over the weekend in Andrews Hall, in the building that played Woodsboro High. Miramax Films. Rated R.No masks anywhere
Dressing up is encouraged, but masks are not prohibited anywhere in the building.
Age policy
Rated R. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire feature. No drop-offs, no permission slips.
Woodsboro swag
Official Woodsboro merchandise, made on site in Room 208.FRIDAY · OCTOBER 30
7:00 PM
Andrews Hall
Market open 6–7 PM and 9–10 PM for ticket holders
$25
SATURDAY · OCTOBER 31
2:00 PM
Andrews Hall
Market runs 10 AM – 5 PM the same day

Local Event: Scream on screen Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31

Scream on screen Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31

Wes Craven’s Scream (1996) screens twice over the weekend in Andrews Hall, in the building that played Woodsboro High. Miramax...

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St. George Orthodox Church

<h3>A Taste of Greece &amp; the Middle East Comes to Rohnert Park!</h3>
Get ready for a weekend filled with delicious food, live music, dancing, culture, and community!&nbsp;
The 17th Annual Greek &amp; Middle Eastern Festival returns to Rohnert Park on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, from Noon–8 PM at St. George Orthodox Church.
Come hungry and enjoy an incredible selection of authentic Greek and Middle Eastern favorites, including gyros, shawarma, falafel, hummus, kabobs, baklava, knafeh, loukoumades, and more! 😋
But there’s much more than great food!
🎶 LIVE MUSIC &amp; ENTERTAINMENT • Alan George — Live Saturday • Helios Greek Band — Live Sunday • Flowers of the Nile Band — Sunday, 5–7 PM
💃 Traditional music, dancing &amp; cultural performances 🛍️ International Marketplace &amp; boutiques 🎨 Henna and family-friendly activities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family 🚗 FREE ADMISSION &amp; FREE PARKING
Whether you’re celebrating your Greek or Middle Eastern heritage, discovering these cultures for the first time, or simply looking for a great weekend outing, come EAT. DRINK. DANCE. CELEBRATE!
📅 Saturday &amp; Sunday, September 12–13, 2026 ⏰ Noon–8 PM both days 📍 St. George Orthodox Church 7311 College View Dr., Rohnert Park, CA 94928 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING
<h3>Follow the Festival!</h3>
🌐 Website: <a href="https://www.stgeorgerp.org/festival?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stgeorgerp.org/festival</a> ▶️ YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stgeorgerp?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@stgeorgerp</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stgeorgefestival?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@stgeorgefestival</a> 👍 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgefestival?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">St. George Festival</a>
Bring your family and friends and experience a vibrant weekend of food, music, culture, and community in Rohnert Park!
Come for the food. Stay for the music. Celebrate the culture!

Local Event: 17th Annual Greek & Middle Eastern Festival

17th Annual Greek & Middle Eastern Festival

A Taste of Greece & the Middle East Comes to Rohnert Park!
Get ready for a weekend filled with delicious food, live music,...

Dragonfly Farm and Floral

On Sept 12, guests are invited to gather at Dragonfly Floral in Healdsburg for a community-driven fundraising dinner benefiting BEE in Kenya, the nonprofit co-founded by beekeeper and Sonoma County Bee Company owner Candice Koseba.
This year's event will also feature an all-art auction, with original works generously donated by an inspiring collection of local and international artists. Local artists Jake Messing, Jessica Martin, and Sebastian Pochan to name a few. Each piece has been donated to help raise critical funds for BEE in Kenya's mission, making art an integral part of an evening dedicated to creating meaningful impact.
<a href="https://www.beeinkenya.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BEE in Kenya 501(c)(3)</a>—short for Beekeepers and Educators Engaged in Kenya—works to empower rural Kenyan communities through ecological education and sustainable beekeeping. The organization partners with schools and community organizations throughout Kenya to foster a deeper understanding of natural ecosystems, the essential role of bees, and regenerative beekeeping practices that support environmental stewardship and long-term economic resilience.
Every ticket purchased, every auction bid, and every donation made directly supports BEE in Kenya's programs, helping provide beekeeping equipment, training, educational resources, and opportunities that strengthen both communities and the landscapes they depend on.&nbsp;Set within the beautiful surroundings of Dragonfly Floral in Healdsburg, the Second Annual BEE in Kenya Benefit Dinner invites guests into an immersive evening celebrating bees, art, land stewardship, and cross-cultural connection. The space will be thoughtfully transformed with Kenyan textiles, handcrafted details, beeswax candles, floral installations, and natural elements that reflect the landscapes and communities BEE in Kenya serves.The experience includes a thoughtfully curated, family-style dinner celebrating the flavors of the season, complemented by locally sourced wines, non-alcoholic beverages, and a beautifully prepared dessert.
Each guest will leave with a special takeaway gift from Sonoma County Bee Company—a thoughtful reminder of the evening and the shared commitment to supporting bees, sustainable practices, and the global community.
Event Details 📍 Location: Dragonfly Floral + Farm : 425 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448 📅 Date: Saturday September 12 6-9pm 🎟 Tickets:<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-bee-in-kenya-benefit-dinner-art-auction-tickets-1996131096845?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2nd Annual BEE in Kenya Benefit Dinner &amp; Art Auction</a>

Local Event: 2nd Annual BEE in Kenya Dinner and Art Auction

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2nd Annual BEE in Kenya Dinner and Art Auction

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