JUNE 2008

I got these from about.com -Liz

June 3 : Free Live Music at the Healdsburg Market Windsor

June 4 : Santa Rosa Downtown Market Santa Rosa

June 5 : Opening Night of Summer Nights on the Green Celebrate opening night of this farmersÕ market and big community gathering spot with the popular Bay Area soul band Pride & Joy. Windsor goes all-out on their Farmers' Market. Lots of food for sale. Family games. Every other Thursday night (on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month), there's a big musical act on the Town Green. And on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays, at dusk, there's a movie on the big screen.

June 5 : Poolside Jazz Party KJZY Mixer at the Flamingo Hotel. Music and prizes. Starts at 5:30pm. Santa Rosa

June 6 - 8 : 30th Annual Health and Harmony Festival An all-ages multicultural, multi-sensory experience that brings out participation, dancing, laughter and learning in all who attend. 500 vendors, four outdoor stages, nationally renowned speakers and musical acts with a focus on creating a healthy lifestyle and environmental sustainability. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., (707) 861-2035 Santa Rosa

June 6 : First Friday Art Walk Downtown Santa Rosa Self-guided walking tour of more than 40 temporary in-store art exhibits and studios plus street performers and other activities throughout the Downtown Arts District. Rosie the Trolley offers free shuttle service throughout the event area and there are free carriage rides at Railroad Square. 5 - 8 pm (707) 542-1894 Santa Rosa

June 6 : The Temptations & The Four Tops At the Wells Fargo Center Santa Rosa

June 7 : Beerfest More than 35 of Northern California's finest microbreweries and lots of fantastic gourmet food. Live music. A Benefit for Face to Face. At the Wells Fargo Center. Santa Rosa

June 7 : Free Summer Sampler Day at the Charles M. Schulz Museum Free admission today. 10 am to 5 pm. Sample some of our summer classes & meet the instructors. Learn about manga, cartooning & hands on art projects. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, (707) 579-4452 Santa Rosa

June 7 : Hike -- Fort Ross State Historic Park Organized by Coastwalk Sonoma Coast

June 7 - 8 : Wine Country Quilts Showcase Over 400 quilts on display, handcrafted items and quilts for sale at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building.

June 7 - 8 : 2008 Russian River Passport Tasting Dozens of acclaimed wineries from the famous Russian River Valley will open their cellars for wine lovers in the first "Russian River Passport" Tasting. Winery locations will also feature great food and/or entertainment for their guests. Russian River Area

June 7 - 8 : 11th Annual Taste of The Valley 25 wineries throughout Alexander Valley will welcome you with gracious hospitality, demonstrations, and exclusive wine offers as wine lovers experience world class wines, tantalizing food and great music all weekend long. Alexander Valley

June 7 : Cloverdale Sculpture Exhibit Opening Reception Meet the Sculptors and the Judges at the opening reception for Cloverdale's Sculpture Exhibit, at the Plaza. Enjoy the sculptures, judging, live music, refreshments. Continue on to First St Gallery for the opening of the related exhibit, "2008 Sculptors: A Closer Look." Cloverdale

June 7 - 8 : Art at the Source Open Studio Over 100 artists in West Sonoma County open their studios to the public. West County

June 7 : Rock Paper Scissors Championships Come for a chance to play rock paper scissors for a $1600 purse at the 6th Annual Rock Paper Scissors Championships. All ages welcome. (At the new cornerstone place tasting room.) Sonoma

June 7 - 8 : Annual Youth Park BBQ and Carnival Enjoy BBQ chicken, Ribs. Oysters, Steak, Fine beer and Wine, Craft vendors and carnival rides for the kids! Old fashion water balloon toss and pie eating contest!! Live Bands Sat - Voodoo Bleu, Solid Air, Old Boot Band. Sun - Voodoo Bleu, Blues Burners, Phenix. Sorry no coolers or pets allowed. The Forestville Youth Park is one of the only parks west of the Rockies that is privately owned and operated by a non-profit organization. The Park depends solely on fundraising efforts such as this Annual BBQ. 10am to 8pm. (707) 887-9841 Forestville

June 10 : Free Live Music at the Healdsburg Market Windsor

June 10 : Palette Art Cafe: Running Fence-recycled Paintings, fiber works and mixed media art created by California artists from the rare panels of Christo's "Running Fence," 1976. Very few panels remain in existence today. All artworks include a Certificate of Authenticity. Reception June 14, 4-7 p.m. 235 Healdsburg, Ave. Healdsburg

June 11 : Santa Rosa Downtown Market Santa Rosa

June 12 : Free Outdoor Movie at the Windsor Green Windsor

June 12 : Laguna Uplands String Music & Family Picnic Picnic dinner, nature-based activities for kids, acoustic musicians share folk songs into the twilight. Organized through LandPaths in association with the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol

June 12 - 15 : Peggy Sue's All-American Cruise Sonoma County's largest car show with American made models dating from the early 1900's to 1976, including the horseless carriage, restored vintage and antique cars and trucks, street stock and street modified, hotrods, roadsters and customs that not only take you back in time but shows the workmanship and dedication it takes to recreate any one of these classic cars or trucks. (Note: Part of the film Peggy Sue Got Married starring Kathleen Turner and Nicolas Cage, was filmed in Santa Rosa.) Santa Rosa

June 15 : Show & Shine Car Show The California Engineering Contractors Assoc. (ECA) and the Maintenance Superintendents Assoc. (MSA) will host this annual show featuring over 300 vehicles. 9 am Ð 4 pm; Free; Juilliard Park 546-5500 or 543-3354 Santa Rosa

June 14 - 15 Russian River Blues Festival An amazing weekend of blues music, great food and wine tasting. During the weekend, there will be 16 performances on two stages; a mix of traditional blues, rock, R&B and soul music. At Johnson's Beach. Guerneville

June 14 : Second Saturday Cartoonist Meet, watch and talk to animator and video game designer, Pam Stalker at the Charles M. Schulz Museum. Santa Rosa

June 14 - 15: Sonoma Lavender Festival Experience a 5 acre lavender farm in full bloom. There are activities for the whole family, a bigger than ever Lavender Barn store sale (up to 60% off) and lavender flavored food as well.

June 14 : 28th Annual Cotati Jazz, Blues & Arts Festival Share an afternoon and evening of music, art, food and fun with your family. Jazz ensembles will be playing all over downtown Cotati.

June 14 : 12 to 2p.m. Sounds Good Concert Series: Bring your picnic and enjoy music in Depot Park courtesy of the City of Santa Rosa and Railroad Square Association. Jazz, country, blues and more. Also visit TeeVax Home Appliance for free Cooking Demonstrations at 11å a.m. every Saturday, featuring visiting and local favorite chefs.å Visit www.railroadsquare.net for details on other Saturday in-store events.

June 14 : 14th Annual Pride Comedy Night A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Celebration Starring Suzanne Westenhoefer and Special Guest Ali Mafi. At the Wells Fargo Center. Santa Rosa

June 15 : Sonoma County Pride 2008 Festival Celebrate the North BayÕs diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning community, as well as our straight allies, families and friends. At the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Santa Rosa

June 16 : Saddle Mountain Full Moon Hike Watch the sunset and moonrise from Saddle Mountain above Rincon Valley. Organized through LandPaths in association with the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Santa Rosa

June 17 : Earth, Wind and Fire At the Wells Fargo Center Santa Rosa

June 17 : Free Live Music at the Healdsburg Market Windsor

June 18 - 22 : Sonoma-Marin Fair Headline concerts Smash Mouth, Pat Monahan, Terri Clark, Tower of Power, and The Motels featuring Martha Davis. Special fair events include The 20th Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest, Luche Libre Wrestling, the Destruction Derby and Petaluma Celebrity Feud. Petaluma

June 18 : Santa Rosa Downtown Market Santa Rosa

June 18 : Travis Tritt At the Wells Fargo Center Santa Rosa

June 19 : Free Live Music at the Windsor Green Windsor

June 19 - 22 : From Farm to Table All-inclusive gourmet "field trips" led by a resident food and wine author, local chefs, and artisan winemakers. Sonoma

June 20 - 22 : 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series The NASCAR Sprint Cup series will make its only Northern California stop during the 2008 racing season at Infineon Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Check out top NASCAR drivers like Vallejo native Jeff Gordon on Infineon Raceway's 10-turn, 1.99-mile road course. Sonoma

June 20 : World's Ugliest Dog Contest Part of the Sonoma-Marin Fair. Come cheer on homely dogs from around the globe as they compete in this infamous contest that has gained international attention and participation. Petaluma

June 21 : Free Airplane Flights for Kids Pilots from the local EAA Chapter 124 are volunteering to fly kids 8 - 17. Go to the website to register or call (707) 584-9682.

June 21 : -- Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series The 18th Annual KJZY Summer Concert Series at Rodney Strong Vineyards kicks off today with Brian Culbertson's Funk Experience and Jonathan Butler Healdsburg

June 21 : Sonoma Valley Footrace and Festival A 5 k run/walk or an advanced 10k run, winding through the beautiful grounds of Sonoma Developmental Center. Followed by awards, a raffle, and a festival.

June 21 : Sonoma County Trails Jamboree Celebrate our local trails and those who appreciate the great outdoors. Live entertainment, kids' activities, delicious food, outdoor gear demonstrations and prizes. Music: The Jason Bodlovich Group, The Thugz, Vinyl. At Julliard Park. Santa Rosa

June 21: History Tour at the Rural Cemetery Walking tours leave every 20 minutes from 10am to 11am. Meet at the Franklin and Monroe entrance gate. Free admission- donations appreciated. Explore the native vegetation of the rural cemetery and hear about the animal life in this historic site during a 70 minute docent led walk through this pioneer cemetery.

June 22 : Bloomin' Backyards Garden Tour & Market Tour six Santa Rosa Master Gardeners' private gardens and visit our Plant & Crafts markets in Sonoma County. The gardens demonstrate good gardening practices in a variety of styles

June 24 : Free Live Music at the Healdsburg Market Windsor

June 25 : Santa Rosa Downtown Market Santa Rosa

June 26 : Free Outdoor Movie at the Windsor Green Windsor

June 27 - 29 : Kate Wolf Music Festival At Laytonville, CA.

June 28 : Rumpelstiltskin Featuring up to 50 Local Child Actors! Come join Clara, a jester, villagers, wizards, a queen, a king, and a band of busy little bees for a heart-warming tale of mischief and friendship At the Wells Fargo Center Santa Rosa

June 28 - 29 : Family Weekend Charles M. Schulz Museum Learn the "Language of Lines" by experimenting with symbols, lines & characters to create collage jewelry & cards. Santa Rosa

June 29 : 11th Annual Hallberg Butterfly Gardens Celebration Learn about the butterfly life cycle, wildlife gardening, habitat preservation, and West CountyÕs rich agricultural heritage. Free, donations welcomed. (707) 823-3420 Sebastopol

MAY 2008

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APRIL 2008

These are just a few I picked out. Let me know if you think something more should be listed. -Liz

April 5 -- Downtown Santa Rosa Puzzle hunt
Family Fun: Get your team together, search for clues and decipher the metapuzzle as you scour Downtown Santa Rosa for the answers to this brain-teaser. Starts at Depot Park and ends at Courthouse Square. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd, plus best team name and best attire. Fee: FreeTime: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 543.3090

April 5 -- 4th Annual Occidental Fools Parade
Celebration: The 4th Occidental Fools Parade returns. Celebrating Spring, West County Community & Inherent Foolishness. The parade will start at 1 p.m. and participants are to gather at noon (Occidental Community Center). As the parade ends in Occidental's Village Square, the party begins featuring live music, and much more. Visit: www.occidentalfoolsparade.com Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. (parade participants at noon) Phone Number: (707) 869.9883

April 5 Ð Spring Wildflower Walk at Sonoma Valley Regional Park in Glen Ellen, 10am-12pm
Sonoma County Regional Parks is hosting a series of Saturday morning wildflower walks. Master Gardener Phil Dean will lead these fun and informative family outings. Participants will meet in the parking lot, and should bring sturdy shoes drinking water, sunscreen and a hat. Day-use parking is $5 per car, or free with current annual park pass. For more information or to pre-register, call John Ryan, Volunteer Coordinator, at (707) 565-2041.

April 9-10 Ð Sonoma County AG Days at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 9am-12pm
Join the Sonoma County Farm Bureau in educating young people about agriculture. Enjoy a mini fair, farm animals, a hay maze, contests and awards, and agricultural demonstrations. For more information call (707) 544-5575 or email info@sonomacountyfarmbureau.com

April 12 Ð Spring Wildflower Walk at Crane Creek Regional Park in Rohnert Park, 10am-12pm
Sonoma County Regional Parks is hosting a series of Saturday morning wildflower walks. Master Gardener Phil Dean will lead these fun and informative family outings. Participants will meet in the parking lot, and should bring sturdy shoes drinking water, sunscreen and a hat. Day-use parking is $5 per car, or free with current annual park pass. For more information or to pre-register, call John Ryan, Volunteer Coordinator, at (707) 565-2041.

April 12 Ð Sheep Shearing At The Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park, 11am-1pm
Watch historic and current sheep shearing techniques demonstrated.
Adults $2, FREE Children 16 and under (707) 762- 4871

April 12 - 13 -- Tomatomania
Food Education: Find Green Zebras, Cherokee Purples, Black Krims, Dixie Golden Giants and hundreds more at Tomatomania! taking place at Cornerstone Gardens in Sonoma. Browse through more than 200 varieties of plant starts at the World's Largest Heirloom Tomato Seedling Sale's only Northern California appearance. Shop, taste wine and Free Garden Admission.
Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.3010

April 12 - 19 -- Honk Jr.
Performing Arts: St. John Catholic School presents Honk! Jr., a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic story, The Ugly Duckling. Great songs and humor make Honk Jr. an engaging musical for both adults and children. Raven Theater, 115 North St., Healdsburg
Fee: $12 adults, $5 children under 10Time: 7 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinees Phone Number: (707) 433.2758

April 12 - 13 -- Bodega Bay Fishermans Festival
Festival, Benefit: The Fisherman's Festival is an anual all volunteer community fund raising event that honors the local fishermen with the blessing of the fleet and a boat parade on Sunday. Live Music, Food, Wine Tasting, Arts & Crafts, Children's Exibits, Pet Parade, Saturday - Wooden Boat Challenge Sunday - "Blessing of the Fleet" Boat Parade. It's at Westside Park in Bodega Bay.
Fee: $5/Adults, $4 Seniors, 12 under FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily Phone Number: (707) 875.3704

April 13 Ð 4th Annual Petaluma Foot Race at the Petaluma Marina, 7:30am-12pm
Fun for the whole family! Come join the festivities of the 4th Annual Petaluma Footrace offering a scenic 5 mile run and a 3 mile fun run/ walk. Also enjoy live music, activities for kids, a huge raffle, awards to top finishers, refreshments, event tshirts, and goodie bags... ALL FREE for registered participants. The racecourse starts at the Petaluma Marina and trails through Shollenberger Park and the Petaluma wetlands. All proceeds benefit the Old Adobe School District through the ESquared Fun program, a component of the Petaluma Educational Foundation. Registration discounts are available for youth, clubs, and families. Call (707) 486-0707 or visit us online at www.petalumafootrace.com.

April 14-19 Ð Dinosaur Week at the Rohnert Park Library, CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Check for special Dinosaur-themed storytimes each day at the library, in celebration of National Library Week! (707) 584- 9121 or www.sonoma.lib.ca.us/index. April 18 - 21 -- Spring Book Faire
Benefit: Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries. Finley Hall, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa. Thousands of donated books, CDs, LPs, DVDs all at bargain prices.
Fee: $5 on FridayTime: Fri, 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Sat & Sun, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.0831 x541

April 19 Ð Spring Wildflower Walk at Steelhead Beach Regional Park in Forestville, 10am-12pm
Sonoma County Regional Parks is hosting a series of Saturday morning wildflower walks. Master Gardener Phil Dean will lead these fun and informative family outings. Participants will meet in the parking lot, and should bring sturdy shoes drinking water, sunscreen and a hat. Day-use parking is $5 per car, or free with current annual park pass. For more information or to pre-register, call John Ryan, Volunteer Coordinator, at (707) 565-2041.

April 19 -- Winnie the Pooh at the Wells Fargo Center
Family Fun, Performing Arts: Tales of Christopher Robin's friends and their adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood have delighted children of all ages for generations. Join Eeyore, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and of course, everyone's favorite bear of very little brain, Pooh, in this enchanting musical based on A.A. Milne's stories. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa
Fee: $11 Child, $16 Adult Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

April 19 - 20 -- Spring Iris Show and Plant Sale
Garden Education: The Santa Rosa Iris Society will hold its Spring Iris Show and plant sale on April 19 & 20, 2008. For information call 938-2951 or 433-8633. To be held at the Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa. Saturday, April 19, 1:00-5:00P.M.., Sunday, April 20, 10:00A.M.-5:00P.M. Free admission.
Fee: FreeTime: Saturday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.2951

April 19 -- Autism Speaks: Walk Now For Autism Sonoma
Recreation, Benefit: This our 3rd annual Walk Now For Autism at Sonoma State University. Event to raise awareness & money for research about Autism. This is a family friendly event, resource fair, jumpy houses and great walk around the campus. Questions call: 707-778-3840 or sonoma@autismspeaks.org or visit www.walknowforautism.org/sonoma for info.
Fee: Donations Welcome Time: Registration: 9 a.m. & Walk Start: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 778.3840

April 24-27 Ð Monster Jam Monster Truck Racing at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Fri. & Sat. 7:30, Sun. 2pm
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at (707) 528-TIXS, at ALL McLea's Tire Center locations, and at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds Box Office on the day of show only. Friday and Saturday doors open at 6:30 pm; Sunday doors open at 1pm. Adults (13 and up) are $18 in advance and $20 the day of the show, Children (2-12) are $5 in advance and $7 the day of the show. All tickets are subject to a service charge.

April 26 -- Petaluma's Butter & Egg Days Parade
Family Fun: Celebration of Petaluma's agricultural heritage including the downtown parade at noon, which traditionally features more than 2,000 people and travels 12 blocks through Historic Downtown. Sponsored by the Petaluma Downtown Association.
Fee: FreeTime: 10a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.9348 or (707) 769.0429

April 26 -- Castles and Kites Festival
Festival: The Castles and Kites Festival is fun for the whole family. Picnic, build sand castles, fly kites, surf, fish and so much more at this April event. Doran Regional Park Beach, Bodega Bay
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 565.2041

April 26 - 27 -- Sebastopol Apple Blossom Festival
Festival: Annual celebration of Sebastopol's apple-growing heritage at Sebastopol Veterans Memorial Bldg. (282 S. High St.) and Ives Park. Live music, fine arts show, crafts vendors, exhibit hall, model railroad show and fun for kids. Wine Tent with gourmet food tasting and refreshments of all kinds throughout the festival. Parade down Main St. on Sat. at 10 a.m.
Fee: $7 adults, $5 seniors (62+) and Youth(11-17), kids 10& under FREETime: Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823-3032

April 27 Ð 4-H Chicken-Que at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 11:30am-4:30pm
This annual 4-H fundraiser is open to the public. Come enjoy good food and fun with friends. $7 per plate pre-sale. (707) 565- 2681

April 27 Ð 11th Annual Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma, 1pm-5pm
Join us for music, entertainment and a raucous good time in celebration of Petaluma's 150th anniversary and its great chili, beer and salsa tradition. Forty challengers compete for the PeopleÕs Choice Awards and the VIP judgesÕ decisions for the best chili, salsa, and beer on hand. This wildly popular afternoon event will take place rain or shine and features music and entertainment along with unlimited tasting of chili and salsa. Beer tasting from some of Northern CaliforniaÕs best breweries is an added attraction. Proceeds from the Cook-Off benefit the youth programs at PetalumaÕs historic Cinnabar Theater. $25 for Chili and Salsa, $35 for Chili, Salsa and Beer, $10 Youth (11-15), FREE for Children 10 and under (707) 763-8920