September Calendar of Events
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o the kids have exceptionally formidable outdoor voices? Let them strut their stuff at the Chewbacca Roar Contest at the Santa Rosa Toy and Comic Con. After they’re finished doing their best Chewie imitations, they can browse through more than 200 booths of vintage and collectible toys and comics, see the latest from toy designers, and then play in a Magic tournament or enter a cosplay competition. The convention will be held September 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. Admission is $15–$25; $40–$80 for a family of 4. Find out more at santarosatoycon.com. ¶
Friday 1 Funky Fridays at the Hood.
Featured band: A Case of the Willies. Bring a blanket or low-back chair & a picnic. $10. Ages 18 years & under: free. Beer & wine available for purchase. Parking: $10 or free for members. 7–9 p.m. Hood Mountain Regional Park. 1450 N. Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa. funkyfridays.info. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic Broadway musical, based on the famous Peanuts comic strip by Santa Rosa native son Charles
EARN SCHOOL BUCK$ At Lumberjacks
Fifteen percent (15%) of all revenue generated by your school’s patronage will be donated back to your school!
M. Schulz. $15–$38. Thru Sept. 17. Thursdays–Saturdays: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: 2 p.m. 6th Street Playhouse. 52 W. 6th St., Santa Rosa. 523-4185. 6thstreetplayhouse.com. FREE Movies in the Park. Bring the family, a picnic & a blanket to enjoy movies on the big screen under the stars. Sept. 1: Moana (PG). Sept. 8: Sing (PG). Sept. 15: Beauty & the Beast (PG). Vendors will be selling food before the show. Movies start at 7:45 p.m. Howarth Park. 630 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa. srcity.org.
FREE Shakespeare by the River. Henry IV: Part One. Thru
Sept. 9. Fridays: 7 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: 3 p.m. Foundry Wharf. 2nd & H Streets, Petaluma. 287-1766. petalumashakespeare.org.
Saturday 2 FREE Wild Animal Safari. Local wildlife educator Bonnie Cromwell will display & discuss a variety of exotic animals, including a baby sloth, a wallaby, porcupine, serval, fennec fox & an alligator. Kids will have the opportunity to get up close to
Fall activities are here!
RECREATION & PARKS
Santa Rosa’s Fall/Winter Activity Guide offers HUNDREDS of activities for the whole family!
ActivityGu ide Fall/Winter 2017
Register for classes at SantaRosaRec.com 707-543-3737 Register online!
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