Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville. 707.869.9004.
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Orff Music & Creative Movement Develop vocal, rhythmic and dance skills using singing, folk dancing and other methods. Every Wed. Register online. Wischemann Hall, 460 Eddie Lane, Sebastopol.
Loheed are up at Gallery Route One. See Galleries, p37.
Arts Events Fri at 6. $75. Fri. Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito. 888.651.2003.
Santa Rosa Farmers Markets Sat, 9 to 12. Oakmont Drive and White Oak, Santa Rosa. 707.538.7023. Wed and Sat, 8:30 to 12. Wed and Sat. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.522.8629.
For Kids Bay Area Discovery Museum Ongoing, “Animal Secrets.” Hands-on art, science and theater camps, art studio, tot spot and lookout cove adventure area. $5-$6. Fri at 11, aquarium feeding. Dec 34,10-11 and 17-18, “Gingerbread Architecture Fundraiser,” $30-$40. Ongoing. Admission: $8-$10. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito. 415.339.3900.
Carolyn Parr Nature Center Learn about Napa County
( 38 habitats and birds of prey through tours, dioramas, games, hands-on activities and books. Ongoing. Free. Carolyn Parr Nature Center Museum, Westwood Hills Park, 3107 Browns Valley Rd, Napa. 707.255.6465.
Central Library Babytime, Tues at 10:15. Storytime for toddlers, Tues at 11. Preschool storytime, Fri at 11. Tue-Fri. Free. Central Library, Third and E streets, Santa Rosa. 707.545.0831.
Chops Teen Club Hang-out spot for Santa Rosa teens ages 12 to 20 offers art studio and class, open gym, tech lounge, cafe, recording studio and film club. Hours for high schoolers: Mon-Thurs, 3 to 9; Fri, 3 to 11; Sat and school holidays, noon to 11. For middle school kids: Mon-Fri, 3 to 7; Sat and school holidays, noon to 7. Film club meets Tues at 4. Ongoing. Membership, $5$10 per year. Chops Teen Club, 509 Adams St, Santa Rosa. 707.284.2467.
Guerneville Library Wed at 11, preschool storytime. Wed, 11am. Free. Guerneville
To Kill a Mockingbird
Santa Arrives by Boat
Thurs, Dec 15, 7pm, “On the Road to Las Cruces,” book signing and reading celebrating the publication of Pat Nolan’s recent novel. 16355 Main St, Guerneville. 707.869.2242.
Ross Valley Players present classic play, directed by James Dunn. Thurs at 7:30, Fri and Sat at 8 and Sun at 2. Thru Dec 18. $17-$25. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.456.9555.
Santa Claus cruises up the river and comes to a stop at Boat Shack, where he will be available for lap-sitting. Sun, Dec 18, 3pm. Nick’s Cove, 23240 Hwy 1, Marshall. 415.663.1033.
Theater
Petaluma Library
Almost, Maine
Tues at 10, storytime for ages three to five; at 3, read to a specially trained dog from PAWS for Healing. Wed at 10, babytime; at 7, evening pajama storytime in Spanish and English. Fri at 10, storytime for toddlers. Sat at 4, parent-child reading group for second- and third-graders. Tue-WedFri. Petaluma Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma. 707.763.9801.
A Christmas Carol
Sandpipers Explore Camouflage
‘ROMANCING THE CHAIR’ Chairs by Candance
River Reader
Children ages 2-4 explore sanctuary while naturalist teaches about camouflage. Thu, Dec 15, 9:30am. $20. Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon. 415.388.2524.
St Helena Library Tues at 10:30, Wed at noon and Fri at 10, story and craft time. TueWed-Fri. St Helena Library, 1492 Library Lane, St Helena. 707.963.5244.
Readings Book Passage
Vignettes set in mythical town of Almost, Maine. Dec 15-18, Thurs, Fri and Sat, at 8, Sun and Dec 17 at 2. $10-$25. Sixth Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185. Musical version of the classic holiday tale. Dec 15-17 at 8, Dec 4, Dec 11 at 3. $10-$20. Novato Theater Company, 484 Ignacio Blvd, Novato. 415.883.4498.
The Glass Menagerie Play presented in honor of Tennessee Williams’ centennial. Through Dec 18, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat at 8, Wed at 7:30; Sun at 7, Dec 8 at 1, Dec 3, 17 and every Sun at 2. $34$55. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.5208.
Miracle on 34th Street Staged radio broadcast of Christmas classic with Pegasus Theater Company. Dec 15-18, 2 and 8pm. $5-$15. Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido. 707.869.0821.
Santaland Diaries David Yen starts in David Sedaris’ adapted play about Macy’s during the Christmas rush. Dec 2-18, Thurs at 7:30, Fri-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $19$22. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707.588.3400.
Willy Wonka Roald Dahl’s timeless story as a musical performed by Cinnabar Young Rep. Shows Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Thru Dec 18. $10-$12. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.763.8920.
Holidays Dance for Single Professionals Christmas get-together sponsored by Society of Single Professionals. Fri, Dec 16, 8pm. $10. Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael.
Fireside Stories with Tim Ereneta Story-telling for all ages in front of roaring fire, sponsored by Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Dec 16 at 7. $10 adults, kids free. The Art Garage, 21787 Eighth Street East #11, Sonoma. 707.939.7862.
Miracle on 34th Street Staged radio show version of the classic performed by Pegasus Theater Company. Thurs-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. Dec 15-18. $5-$15. Pegasus Theater Company, Rio Nido Lodge, Canyon Two Rd, Rio Nido. 707.522.9043.
Sherry Studio’s Tapcracker Join Clara and the Tapcracker (T.C. for short) as they venture into the realm of dancing Christmas trees, snow moms, Sugar Plum Barbies and rappin’ mice in this “jazzier” version of the original. At 2 and 5:30. Sat, Dec 17. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.
Sophie and the Enchanted Toy Shop Sophie takes a magical journey to the Snow Kingdom in this holiday ballet. At 1 and 5. Sat, Dec 17. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.
’Tis the Season: A Winter Fantasy Featuring composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, the Christmas music of John Rutter and the Caroling Kids. At 4. Sun, Dec 18. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.
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Dec 14 at 1pm, Holiday Gift Books Review with Elaine Petrocelli and Friends. Dec 14 at 7pm, “A House with No Roof: After My Father’s Assassination: A Memoir,” with Rebecca Wilson. Dec 17 at 4pm, “The Rare Find: Spotting Exceptional Talent Before Everyone Else” with George Anders. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960.
Point Reyes Books Thurs, Dec 15, 7pm, Carla Steinberg reading “The Nick of Time: A Christmas Fable.” Dec 18, 2pm, “Elizabeth Bishop: Life and the Memory of It.” Presentation by Eric Karpeles with readings by Melissa Smith on the troubled life of the master writer. 11315 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1542.
FROM THE HEART Rebecca Wilson discusses ‘A House With No Roof: After My Father’s Assassination’ at Book Passage Dec. 14. See Readings, p39.