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Extended Holiday Shopping Hours Monday – Saturday 9am to 9pm · Sunday 9am to 6pm Christmas Eve – 9am to 5pm · Christmas Day – Closed Tuesday, December 26 – 9am to 6pm

Santa and Mrs. Claus

Now through Sunday, December 17, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in their Photo Studio in Village Terrace every weekend from 11am to 3pm.

All proceeds benefit the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County.

Light Up A Life

Thursday, December 7 • 5pm to 6:30pm Please join us at Santa’s Village in Village Terrace for the Heartland Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony and help to light up lives, cherish memories and celebrate our community.

The Secret Santa Marathon Wednesday, December 20 • Village Court While wrapping up your holiday shopping and enjoying the strolling entertainment, help us fulfill every last Secret Santa wish from our neighbors in need. For more information about Secret Santa, call 707.573.3399.

Chanukah Festival

Sunday, December 17 • 4 pm in Village Court The Chabad Jewish Center invites you to Celebrate Chanukah. Join us for a Menorah Lighting Celebration.

Hot Latkes, Live Music, Dreidels, Gelt, Prizes and More.

For information, call 707.577-0277.

The Gift of Endless Choices

Montgomery Village Gift Certificates are redeemable at all stores and restaurants in the Village.

Plus if you purchase $100 or more in Gift Certificates at the Village’s Management Office you will receive a See’s Candies Certificate (good for one pound of See’s Candies, while supplies last).

For details or pre-order, call 707.545.3844.

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VISIT OUR STORE AT THE VILLAGE! 2405 Magowan Drive • 707.528.7888

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A great selection of children’s shoes, clothing and gifts.

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Visit our new line Dog Fever!

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Matching pendants, earrings and bracelets available in popular breeds – see store for details.

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Provide a picture and the skilled artists in Milan will hand paint your dog.

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Here’s how you can help: SPONSOR a secret santa Heart and fill the wish of a needy child or adult in our community. secret santa trees adorned with hearts are available in Montgomery village at the following locations: • Exchange Bank (Montgomery drive) • MikkiMoves Real Estate (Midway drive) • Reverie Lifestyle (Magowan drive) • Sincerely Yours (Magowan drive) • Sole Desire (Farmers Lane & Magowan drive) • Sonoma Outfitters (Magowan drive) • Urban Garden (Magowan drive) • Village Art (Hahman drive) VOLUNTEER for secret santa ADOPT a secret santa Letter DONATE to help fulfill secret santa letters and hearts not selected by the public.

For more information and a complete listing of all secret santa tree locations, please call 707.573.3399 or visit www.volunteernow.org

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ONGOING EVENTS

MEET THE MAKERS CULINARY TOUR AT THE BARLOW

Date: Saturdays, through December 16 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location: The Barlow, Sebastopol Cost: $89 Details: Eat, drink, and explore your way through the flavors of west Sonoma County. Treat yourself, your friends, or your family to the Meet the Makers culinary walking tour of The Barlow in Sebastopol. Discover wonderful eateries, wineries, craft brewers and artisans on a tasting adventure with stops at 5 or more tasting locations. Best of all, you can get some shopping done along the way!

Contact: Learn more and sign up in advance at https://www. foodcrushtours.com/ or call 855-669-6257

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Date: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through December 17 Time: 5–7:30 p.m.

Location: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 N Highway 1, Fort Bragg Cost: adults $10; children age 16 and under free Details: Each winter the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens transforms into a spectacular show of glittering color. The 8th Annual Festival of Lights will run rain or shine each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening from November 24 through December 17. The Gardens invites guests to create a holiday tradition and take a stroll along twinkling pathways lined with inventive displays. Visitors can warm up and wind down in a beautifully decorated tent complete with live music, local craft brews, and some of the best wine Mendocino County has to offer. For more details or to prepurchase tickets: www.gardenbythesea.org/fol Contact: The Garden Store – (707) 964-4352 ext 16, info@gardenbythesea. org, www.gardenbythesea.org

PETALUMA CHRISTMAS CHEER

Date: Through December 23 Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday Location: 1338 Ross St. (cross-street N. McDowell Blvd.), Petaluma Cost: Free Details: We are an all-volunteer non-profit providing a food box and new toys to underserved residents of the greater Petaluma area. Visit our Facebook page for details and info.

Contact: Petaluma Christmas Cheer Facebook page. Listed phone number not active until November 27.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

Date: December 3-31 Time: The Store at CIA Copia: 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Spice Islands Marketplace: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: The Store at CIA Copia: 500 First Street, Napa; Spice Islands Marketplace: 2555 Main Street, St. Helena Cost: Free Details: Visit The Store at CIA Copia in downtown Napa to find the perfect gift for the foodie in your life. From an exclusive collection of French and English Copper that dates back to the 1850s through 1900 to stunning, handmade Simone Pearce glassware, The Store at CIA Copia has it all!

Visiting St. Helena instead? Don’t forget to check out the Spice Islands Marketplace at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone for beautiful cutting boards and pastry blocks made locally at Sonoma Millworks. Each store has an amazing selection of cookbooks by CIA Alumni and famous chefs, artisanal food products, housewares, glassware, CIA branded items, and more.

Contact: The Store at CIA Copia, (707) 967-2545; Spice Islands Marketplace, (707) 967-2309

MODEL TRAINS SPECTACULAR!

Date: Through January 7, 2018 Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Healdsburg Museum, 221 Matheson St, Healdsburg Cost: Free Details: This year’s annual holiday exhibition showcases spectacular Lionel scale-model trains in small-town winter settings from the mid 1940s HOLIDAY HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES IN HISTORIC RAILROAD to the 1960s. Highlights are: • Famous passenger trains - Santa Fe El Capitan and New York Central’s SQUARE 20th Century Limited.

Date: Every weekend through Christmas Eve • Southern Pacific and Northwest Pacific freight trains.

Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Christmas Eve 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

• Tank and box cars carrying wines from Healdsburg’s Roma and Foppiano Location: Railroad Square Historic Depot parking lot, Santa Rosa wineries, and Asti’s Italian Swiss Colony winery.

Cost: Free Details: Bring your friends and family to the 30th annual Railroad Square • Replicas of the Healdsburg Train Depot and the Roma winery building, now Hudson Street Wineries.

Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides, a gift to the community from the Railroad • Town Street, park and carnival animations celebrating the holidays.

Square Association, community sponsors and Major Sponsors Rabobank Contact: (707) 431-3325, info@healdsburgmuseum.org and Teevax Home Appliance. The complimentary rides leave from the Depot starting on Friday, Nov. 24, and every weekend starting Nov. 25 through Saturday, Dec. 23 (weather permitting). Christmas Eve hours are 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy carolers, photo booth, and tours of the Hotel La Rose’s magical tree, plus treats at the California Welcome Center. On Saturday, Dec 2, visit your favorite shops during the annual Merchant Open House.

Contact: www.railroadsquare.net, www.facebook.com/ HistoricRailroadSquare This is a special advertising section. The material was prepared by the advertising department and did not involve the reporting or editing staff of The Press Democrat, The Petaluma Argus-Courier, and the Sonoma Index-Tribune.

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WINDSOR SANTA

Date: Through December 23 Time: 2-6 p.m.

Location: Greencycle, 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor Cost: $15 - $45 Details: Windsor Santa is back for our third year in the heart of Windsor!

Located in Greencycle, we provide a better Santa experience for families and children who don’t want to deal with the mall. Pictures taken by real local professional photographers. We take pride in giving back to our community by donating a portion of our proceeds to a local non-profit or charity. Better photos, better experience, better cause.

Contact: www.windsor-santa.com or www.facebook.com/ windsorsantaphotos

SPIRIT BAR JAZZ - WINTER MUSIC SERIES

Date: Saturdays, through December 30 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Location: Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson Street, Healdsburg Cost: Free Details: Warm up this winter to live Jazz in Hotel Healdsburg’s Fireplace Lobby Lounge. The Winter Music Series features some of the best players in the region performing an eclectic mix of jazz with diverse influences Cuban, gypsy, blues, Brazillian, classic jazz standards and more.

Contact: www.hotelhealdsburg.com/spirit-bar, (707) 431-0330

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Date: December 3 Time: 1-5 p.m.

Location: Iota Printshop, 925D Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol Cost: free Details: Visitors welcome to our Letterpress Printshop for the eighth annual holiday open house. Twelve different printer/artists will have cards, books & posters on display and to purchase. There will be tours of the shop including a demo on a Gutenberg-era printing press. And raffles of special prizes every hour. (Winners must be present). Join us for an afternoon of wine & talk surrounded by the art of printing!

Contact: North Bay Letterpress Arts, www.northbayletterpressarts.org, info@northbayletterpressarts.org

PHOTOS WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS

Date: December 3 Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Montgomery Village Shopping Center, Village Terrace, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: Weekends through Sunday, December 17, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in their Photo Studio at Santa’s Village (next to Cattlemens) every weekend from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County.

Contact: www.mvshops.com

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LIGHT UP A LIFE: TREE LIGHTING AND REMEMBRANCE

Date: December 3 (final day) Time: 6 p.m.

Locations: Memorial Hospice, Santa Rosa. Walnut Park, Petaluma.

Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg. Star of the Valley Parish, Oakmont Cost: Free Details: Light Up a Life is an annual community celebration of cherished memories. For over 30 years, during the month of December, hundreds of bright clear lights have illuminated our Light Up a Life Trees in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Healdsburg and Oakmont. Each light symbolizes the life, hope and dreams of a loved one.

Contact: To purchase a light in honor or memory of your loved one, or to find out more about these beloved events, please contact Hospice Services of St. Joseph Health: (707) 778-6242

TRANSCENDENCE’S BROADWAY HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

Date: December 3 (final day) Time: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Location: Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Cost: $139 (VIP) - $39 Details: Now more than ever it’s time for our community to join and share in the togetherness of the holiday season. From Transcendence, the creators of Broadway Under the Stars, comes this inspiring and new holiday spectacular featuring performers from Broadway shows such as WICKED, WHITE CHRISTMAS, LES MISERABLES and more. Packed with holiday favorites, showstoppers and modern twists on some of the world’s most uplifting and cherished songs, you and your family will feel renewed, rejuvenated, and reconnected with the music and magic of the holidays.

Contact: www.BroadwayHolidayShow.com, (707) 546-3600, info@ TTCsonoma.org

SANTA ROSA STAKE CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Date: December 3 (final day) Time: 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1780 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: Everyone has been touched by the disastrous firestorm that engulfed so many parts of our beloved Sonoma County. Because of this unprecedented loss, our annual Nativity Festival has been revised to reflect the needs of our community. Instead of the Nativity displays, we will present a series of concerts to concentrate on the profound ability of music to heal.

This musical Christmas celebration, both choral and instrumental will be presented under the direction of R. Daniel Earl. Doors open 45 minutes before concert.

Contact: Judy Stephens, mgoose6@hotmail.com, (707) 293-0114

SANTA PAWS

Date: December 3 (final day) Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Western Farm Center, 217 West 7th Street, Santa Rosa Cost: $20 for one printed photo Details: Bring your pet to have its picture taken with Santa Paws. You don’t have a Dog? That’s OK! Bring your pig, llama, or chicken and receive one printed photo with purchase to take home. Pet blankets and yummy baked treat sales are also available. This annual holiday event benefits Canine Companions for Independence.

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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDENS

Date: December 3 (final day) Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, 204 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa Cost: $3; Children under 12 free.

Details: Enjoy a 38-year community tradition and begin the season’s celebrations by visiting the historic Home and Gardens of Luther Burbank.

Experience a charming reminder of bygone days when you tour the home decked out in old-fashioned holiday finery inside and out. Shop for unique local and hand-crafted items. Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus and sing along with his banjo. Enjoy free spiced tea and cookies in the Greenhouse.

Contact: (707) 524-5445, lutherburbank.org, burbankhome@ lutherburbank.org

BIJOUX OPEN HOUSE AND HOLIDAY SALE

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Date: December 3 (final day) Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: 583 Harrison St., Sebastopol Cost: Free Details: Local artists and designers set up shop to feature elegant and whimsical fine arts and crafts. This ninth annual event includes artists Ronie Dalton, Resin and Paper Mache Necklaces; Barbara Harris, Suitable and Rowdy Jewelry; Naomi Lasley, Raku Ceramics and Pit-fired Vessels of fish, birds, corazones, and platters; Pat O’Connell, Beaded Bracelets and Necklaces; Doug Peters, Succulents for the Artful Garden; Paula Strother, Painted Cigar Box Critters; Patty Tulip, Artisan-made Mixed-media and Enameled Jewelry. Festivities include refreshments, great conversations, and meeting with the artists. Perfect for gift giving!

Contact: Barbara Harris, (707) 326-6874; baharris@sonic.net

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Date: December 3 Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: Buena Vista Winery Cost: $20 / free for wine club members & up to 3 guests Details: ’Tis the season to celebrate with good food and wine! Join us for our annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 3. In the spirit of giving, we are accepting donations for the Toys for Tots national toy drive.

Bring an unwrapped new toy and receive an additional 10% savings on wine purchases. The more the merrier, so bring your family and friends too!

Contact: (800) 325-2764 or customerservice@buenavistawinery.com

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Date: December 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: St. John’s United Methodist Church, 5150 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park Cost: Free Details: Join us at St. John’s United Methodist Church for a special Advent series The Redemption of Scrooge based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Sunday, December 3, at 10:30 a.m. will be our first service celebrating Advent; services will continue each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and will culminate with a candle light service on Christmas Eve, December 24.

All are welcome.

Contact: St. Johns UMC: (707) 584 – 9780, email stjohnsumc@sonic.net

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ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Date: December 3 Time: 3-4 p.m.

Location: Rohnert Park Community Center, Expressway and Snyder Cost: Free Contact: www.rohnertparkcommunityband.org/ Festival of Baroque & Classical Music Date: December 3 Time: 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

Location: Santa Rosa Junior College, Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: Classical music students of all ages will perform in hourly recitals of music composed between 1600 and 1830. This event is sponsored by the Music Teachers’ Association of California, Sonoma County branch, and will include piano, voice, and orchestral instruments.

Contact: Pak67@sonic.net

TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTY

Date: December 3 Time: 2-4 p.m.

Location: Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club, 574 First Street East, Sonoma Cost: Child $20, Adult $35; Adult & Child $50 Details: Come enjoy an afternoon Teddy Bear Tea Party with Sonoma Conservatory of Dance. The afternoon includes Christmas ornament making, tea service, performance by Conservatory students and more. The event is a fundraiser for SCD’s Scholarship Fund.

Contact: Sonoma Conservatory of Dance, (707) 938-1424, www.

SonomaConservatoryofDance.org, info@SonomaConservatoryofDance. org

“A CHRISTMAS FANTASIA” BY THE HEALDSBURG CHORUS

Date: December 3, December 7, 8 and 9 Time: December 3 and 9 at 3 p.m.; December 7 and 8 at 7 p.m.

Location: December 3 - Glaser Center, 527 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa; December 7, 8 and 9 - Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University Ave., Healdsburg Cost: $15 Details: Mark your calendars to celebrate the magic of the holiday season with the Healdsburg Chorus! The planned performances for “A Christmas Fantasia” are at: Glaser Center, 527 Mendocino, Santa Rosa, 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 3 and three performances at Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University Ave., Healdsburg at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 7 and again on Friday, December 8, and at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 9.

Tickets ($15 each) will be available November 1 at the Copperfield’s locations in Healdsburg and Montgomery Village and at Pages on the Green in Windsor and also through our website: www.healdsburgchorus. com Contact: www.healdsburgchorus.com, (707) 495-5620.

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Date: December 4 Time: 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Location: Vintner’s Inn, 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa Cost: $150 per ticket, tables and sponsorships available Details: This event honors Bob and Sandy Comstock with the Wetzel Community Leadership Award; Holly and Skip Brand with the Spirit of Wetzel Award for their long-time service to community. This year, the event also presents special Community Health Advocates Awards to Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore, KSRO’s Pat Kerrigan and KBBF’s Alicia Sanchez for their heroic work in keeping us all informed during the recent wildfires.

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Date: December 5 Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Rincon Valley Christian School - 4585 Badger Road, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: You are invited to welcome the Christmas Season with several high school and junior high choral groups and bands. Along with an Art Show presented by the students.

Contact: Janet Silvashy, (707) 539-1486

‘MUSIC FOR A WINTER’S EVE’ HOLIDAY CONCERT – SRJC FIRE RELIEF BENEFIT

Date: December 5 and December 9 Time: 7:30 p.m. December 5; 3 p.m. December 9 Location: Petaluma Valley Baptist Church, 580 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Petaluma Cost: $12 general, $10 seniors and students, children 12 and under are free Details: The Petaluma Chorale invites you to ring in the holidays with us.

A delightful mix of choral favorites will entertain and uplift the entire family.

Net proceeds will benefit the Santa Rosa Junior College Fire Relief Fund.

The Petaluma Chorale is a community chorus sponsored by Santa Rosa Junior College, Community Education – Petaluma Campus. Tickets are available at Brownpapertickets.com (find an event), at the door, or from Petaluma Chorale members.

Contact: Petalumachorale@gmail.com or Director Linda Manuilow, 480-226-9157

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Date: December 7 Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Bennett Valley Center, 704 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: Kick off the holiday season with the “Silver Singers!” Join the Silver Singers for a festive concert. Choral groups from Rohnert Park and Windsor senior centers will also be performing. Light refreshments following the concert. Admission is FREE - all are welcome!

Contact: Bennett Valley Center, (707) 545-8608, www.SantaRosaRec.com

LIGHT UP A LIFE - HEARTLAND HOSPICE TREE LIGHTING

Date: December 7 Time: 5-6:30 p.m.

Location: Montgomery Village Shopping Center, Village Terrace (next to Cattlemens), Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: Please join us at Santa’s Village in Village Terrace for the Heartland Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony and help to light up lives, cherish memories and celebrate our community.

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HOLIDAY CHEER

Date: December 7 Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: Cotati Bars, starting at Grav South Brew Co., 7950 Redwood Dr., Suite 15 Cost: Free Details: Enjoy a festive evening with friends! As a group, starting at Grav South Brew Co., we will stroll to downtown bars for holiday drink specials (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic) and sample complimentary appetizers, with singing and merriment along the way. Sponsored by Cotati Chamber of Commerce. (21 & over, please) Contact: Cotati Chamber of Commerce, (707) 795-5508, www.cotati.org, chamber@cotati.org

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OCCIDENTAL COMMUNITY CHOIR WINTER CONCERTS: ‘ALLELUIA ANYWAY’

Date: December 8-9 Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct., Occidental Cost: $15 adults; Free for kids 12 and under Details: Guest Director Sarah Saulsbury. OCC ushers in the holiday season with its unique blend of original compositions, old favorites, and contemporary and classical music from across the spectrum of genres and traditions. This year’s offering celebrates the necessary art of kindling light during the dark months of winter, as well as the dark times we face in our lives and in our world. Quirky, fresh, funny, touching, and inspiring, the 40plus member OCC is a West County cultural icon, keeping the community bonfire burning since 1978. Additional performance December 10 in Santa Rosa.

Contact: www.occidentalchoir.org

ARTISAN BOUTIQUE @ PLEASANT HILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Date: December 8-10 Time: Friday 5-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Pleasant Hill Christian School, 1782 Pleasant Hill Rd. Sebastopol Cost: Free Details: More than 25 local artists and crafters as well as local authors and food. Christmas and home decor! (See website for more vendor info.)

Seventh Annual Benefit for the scholarship fund at Pleasant Hill Christian School in Sebastopol.

Contact: http://sebastopolholidayhometour.com, sebastopolholidayhometour@gmail.com or call (707) 829-1729.

MUTT LYNCH YAPPY HOUR & UGLY SWEATER CONTEST

Date: December 8 Time: 4-7 p.m.

Location: Mutt Lynch Tasting Room on the Green 9050 Windsor Road, Windsor Cost: $10 Details: Mutt Lynch Yappy Hour - Bergin University of Canine Studies Holiday Ugly Sweater Contest. Has there ever been a better or more fun opportunity to “get ugly?” Help us raise awareness and funds for Bergin University of Canine Studies. In addition to the great wine and “yappetizers” there will be prizes awarded for best human and canine sweaters. 100% of our $10 door fee goes directly to Bergin University of Canine Studies.

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SEBASTOPOL HOLIDAY HOME TOUR

Date: December 8-9 Time: Friday 6-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Tour in and around Sebastopol. Western Sonoma County.

Cost: $0-$45 Details: Seventh Annual Benefit for the scholarship fund at Pleasant Hill Christian School in Sebastopol. Spend a delightful winter’s day touring five decorated homes and historic school in and around scenic Sebastopol in the heart of Sonoma County wine country. Each location displays holiday spirit in its own unique way, showcasing collections and family traditions.

Artisan Boutique offers dozens of local Sonoma County artists and crafters. Boutique is free. Tour ticket prices are $10-$45. Proceeds benefit scholarship fund at Pleasant Hill Christian School, Sebastopol. For info, photos, and tickets visit www.sebastopolholidayhometour.com Contact: http://sebastopolholidayhometour.com or sebastopolholidayhometour@gmail.com or call (707) 829-1729.

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Date: December 9-10 Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Montgomery Village Shopping Center, Village Terrace, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: Weekends through Sunday, December 17, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in their Photo Studio at Santa’s Village (next to Cattlemens) every weekend from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County.

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ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY CHORALE

Date: December 9 Time: 3-5 p.m.

Location: Cross & Crown Lutheran Church, Rohnert Park Cost: $5 per person in advance or at the door Details: The Rohnert Park Community Chorale Presents “Music for the Holidays,” with complimentary finger foods at intermission and a raffle of wrapped Christmas gifts at the conclusion at at Cross & Crown Lutheran Church, 5475 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, 3 p.m. Saturday, December 9.

Contact: M. Wayne Thush, Assistant Director, 4400 Hollingsworth Ct., Rohnert Park 94928, (707) 217-8344 wayneandnancyt@prodigy.net

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE RAVEN Dec 1-10 A VintAge ChristmAs World Premiere! A cross between A Christmas Carol and It’s a Wonderful Live, Dominic contemplates selling the family winery and thinks his dead grandfather is haunting him. Raven on the Road: this production is performed at Trione Winery.

Jan 6 Will Durst (And Friends) A hilarious year-end wrapup.

Jan 9-Feb 15 AAuw speAker series Tues – French Rhapsody: Art & Music of Turn of Century Paris. Thur – War in the Pacific: What We Now Know 75 Years After Pearl Harbor.

Jan 6 los lobos Gramming winning legendary rock, plus HUGElarge.

Jan 26-Feb 11 rApture, blister, burn Decades after grad school, friends Catherine and Gwen covet each other’s life. A thoughtful, funny look at 21st century gender politics.

Feb 16-17 mr. heAlDsburg pAgeAnt Past winners meet head to head in the final battle for the crown. May the best Mr. Healdsburg win!

Feb 18 An eVening With the JuliAn lAge trio Jazz guitarist Julian Lage, a Santa Rosa native, on electric guitar backed by double bassist Scott Colley & drummer Kenny Wollesen.

ARTISAN CRAFT FAIRE

Date: December 9 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: 2075 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: This Holiday Season, fill your spirit, as well as your Christmas list! Shop the Artisan Craft Fair and Holiday Festival. Over 60 local artisans will be featured, and so much more! Plan to stay awhile. There will be magicians, dancers, and LIVE music, plenty of unique items to see, food, a raffle and a silent auction! Everything at this fair is hand-made by LOCAL artisans! From Oil paintings to Bird Houses, up-cycled clothing to stone carvings, and skin care products to succulent gardens. You won’t be able to leave without finding the perfect gift for someone or for yourself!

Contact: artisancraftfairecslsr@gmail.com

METROPOLITAN OPERA: HANSEL AND GRETEL

Date: December 9 & December 13 Time: 10 a.m. Dec. 9, and 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 Location: Rialto Cinemas, Sebastopol Cost: $12.50 -$15 Details: A Met English-language holiday presentation, Richard Jones’s clever production of Humperdinck’s fairy-tale opera is based on the Brothers Grimm story. Donald Runnicles conducts the sweeping score and a delightful cast, including the legendary Dolora Zajick as the wayward siblings’ mother. Tara Erraught and Ingeborg Gillebo share the role of Hansel, and Lisette Oropesa and Maureen McKay share the role of Gretel.

Contact: (707) 525-4840, sebastopol@rialtocinemas.com, rialtocinemas. com

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Date: December 9 Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Fundemonium, 579 Rohnert Park Expy W., Rohnert Park Cost: Free Details: Come see Santa Claus and enjoy some Holiday FUN at Fundemonium! We will be hosting free holiday treats, crafts, and activities.

Contact: (707) 540-0701, www.fundemoniumtoys.com

HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

Date: December 9 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Sons of Norway Hall, 617 W. 9th Street, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: There will be a great variety of local crafts and Scandinavian baked goods. Norwegian waffles, coffee and light lunch will be available for purchase.

Contact: Marit Barca, (707) 495-0448, marit@thebarcas.net

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Date: December 9 Time: 12-4 p.m.

Location: Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards Cost: Free Details: You will be able to sample delectable bites paired with our award-winning wines, listen to live music by the Dickens Carolers singing your favorite holiday tunes and take advantage of our rare holiday wine specials, perfect for all your gift-giving needs!

Contact: https://www.sonomacutrer.com/about-sonoma-cutrer/events/

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SING-A-LONG MESSIAH

Date: December 9 Time: 2 p.m., doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Location: Sebastopol Methodist Church, 500 S. Main Street, Sebastopol Cost: $6/person; $15/family Details: Join four professional soloists and chamber orchestra under the capable baton of conductor John Maas and sing Handel’s masterpiece.

Presented by the Sebastopol Center for the Arts for its 23rd season, the Sing-A-Long Messiah is a great way for you to celebrate the beginning of the holiday Season with your entire family. So bring the kids, the grandparents and have a wonderful afternoon.

Contact: Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol, (707) 829-4797, anjanau@sebarts.org, www.sebarts.org

ZUMBA FOR CHRISTMAS CHEER

Date: December 9 Time: 9-10 a.m.

Location: Sonoma Mountain Charter School, 1900 Rainier Circle, Petaluma Cost: minimum $5 donation Details: Come Dance for a good cause! All proceeds go towards supporting Petaluma’s Christmas Cheer program, which supplies needy families with Food, gently used coats, and toys for the holidays. Bring a new toy, canned goods or gently-used coats in addition to monetary donation.

Contact: Andrea Anderson, (707) 776-7578, ahaofca@comcast.net

FREE SONOMA STRONG HEALING FAIR

Date: December 9 Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa.

Cost: Free Details: The Santa Rosa Holistic Chamber of Commerce is presenting a free Sonoma Strong Healing Fair to assist the community in recovery from the recent fires. Sonoma Strong Healing Fair will be held on December 9th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Steele Lane Community Center. The healing fair is free for all to receive an unlimited number of healing treatments and to enjoy live music. Community members are welcome to explore and experience multiple treatments and healing modalities, such as massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, naturopathic, energy and sound healing, yoga and more. Kid’s area, snacks and drinks will be provided.

Contact: SantaRosa@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com, or visit http://www.holisticchamberofcommerce.com/santarosa or https://www. facebook.com/SantaRosaHolisticChamberofCommerce/

SSU MUSIC EDUCATION CLUB AND MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS’ INSTRUMENT DRIVE AND BENEFIT CONCERT

Date: December 9-10 Time: 12-4 p.m.

Location: Santa Rosa Plaza Mall, 1701 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa Cost: Free (asking for donations) Details: The Sonoma State University Music Education Club, in partnership with Music for Schools, will be holding an instrument drive and benefit concert to raise money and collect donations of working instruments to help schools get back instruments that were lost in the recent North Bay Wildfires. The event will feature live musical performances from students of the SSU Music Department.

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32ND ANNUAL OCCIDENTAL HOLIDAY CRAFTS FAIRE

Date: December 9-10 Time: Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. -4 p.m.

Location: Occidental Community Center - Sonoma County Family YMCA, 3920 Bohemian Hwy. Occidental Cost: Free Details: 37+ local artists, bucket raffle, food, baked goods. Come join the festive activities, and take a stroll through town. Sunday afternoon: Santa & The West County Ukulele Group. Proceeds serve community programs funded by the Occidental Community Council, an all-volunteer non-profit organization.

Contact: www.occidental-ca.org, occcraft@sonic.net

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Date: December 9 and 10 Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building, 126 First Street West, Sonoma Cost: $12 children under 12; $17 Students with ID and Seniors 62+; Adults $22 Details: The Magic Toy Shop is the tale of a Shopkeeper’s beloved toys who come to life and happily perform for customers, until the day when two spoiled girls enter the store and decide to purchase the Can-Can Dolls.

The night before they are to return, the toys share an evening of farewell performances before they decide to fight to keep the Can-Can Dolls from their wretched fate. When the families return for their dolls, the toys do indeed rebel. The Shopkeeper refuses to sell her precious toys to the girls, who leave the shop while the Shopkeeper and toys celebrate.

Contact: Sonoma Conservatory of Dance, (707) 938-1424, www.

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NICHIBEI POTTERS HOLIDAY SALE

Date: December 9-10 and December 16-17 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: 1991 Burnside Rd., Sebastopol Cost: Free Details: Sonoma counties own NIchibei Potters open their studio for the 32nd annual Holiday Sale!

Contact: Cheryl Costantini, Mikio Matsumoto (707) 823-0950, potters@ sonic.net Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts: ‘Alleluia Anyway’ Date: December 10 Time: 3 p.m.

Location: Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa Cost: $15 adults; Free for kids 12 and under Details: Guest Director Sarah Saulsbury. OCC ushers in the holiday season with its unique blend of original compositions, old favorites, and contemporary and classical music from across the spectrum of genres and traditions. This year’s offering celebrates the necessary art of kindling light during the dark months of winter, as well as the dark times we face in our lives and in our world. Quirky, fresh, funny, touching, and inspiring, the 40plus member OCC is a West County cultural icon, keeping the community bonfire burning since 1978.

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HOLIDAY BINGO WITH SANTA ROSA GAYDAR AT THE GRATON RESORT AND CASINO

Date: December 10 Time: 1- 5 .p.m.

Location: Graton Resort and Casino Cost: Free Contact: Facebook: Santa Rosa GayDar Web site: SantaRosaGaydar.com

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Date: December 10 Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: 740 Western Ave, Petaluma Cost: Free Details: Fifth annual event. A fun place to buy gifts and enjoy delicious baked goods.

Contact: Linda, (707) 765-1926

HANDS-ON CHANUKAH FAMILY CELEBRATION

Date: December 10 Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa Cost: Free!

Details: This year, Hanukkah is coming to you! All are welcome! You’re invited to a free Hanukkah celebration for the entire family, including a multi-activity Hanukkah-themed event for families with young children.

Decorate a Chanukah-themed marshmallow dreidel; get your picture taken with David the Dreidel; make your own menorah; color your own menorah drip mat, taste delicious gourmet olive oils by BR Cohn. Enjoy a live interactive performance with the amazing Octopretzel Children’s Musical Troupe.

Contact: Carol Appel, Jewish Concierge of Sonoma County, CarolA@ sfjcf.org, (415) 847-2992

CHRISTMAS CONCERT CELEBRATION

Date: December 10 Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Santa Rosa Bible Church, 4575 Badger Road, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: This is an event for the whole family. Join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ with an orchestra, fabulous Christmas songs, and delicious home-baked goodies. We hope to see you there!

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A STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS....A GREAT WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR

Date: December 10 Time: 2-6 p.m.

Location: 735 Center Street, Sonoma Cost: $45 (includes book) Details: If you have dreams and goals but don’t know how to manifest them, this is a group event you won’t want to miss. The group will have a chance to share and strategize their ambitions and dreams with the guidance of Coach Marianne. The price of the workshop will include a copy of her latest book, A Strategy for Success: Going Beyond the Law of Attraction (a $17.99 value). Using the workbook as a guide, participants can create a supportive and encouraging space for achieving goals.

Contact: Marianne Harms, LCSW, www.centerstreetcoaching .com, harms.personalreflection@gmail.com, (707) 343-7285

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OY, HAVE I GOT A STORY FOR YOU! - CHANUKAH JEWISH STORY SWAP

Date: December 13 Time: 6-8:30 p.m.

Location: The Redwood Café, 8240 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati Cost: Free Details: Celebrate the second night of Chanukah with a Free Jewish Story Swap. Join us for a community gathering and complimentary latkes! (Bring your menorah.) The theme is “into (or, out of) the light.” 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Arrival – Enjoy latkes and fixings! 6:30 – 6:45 p.m. Welcome and Chanukah candle lighting. 6:45 – 8:00 p.m. Story Swap of 8-10 stories. 8:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Schmooze + Raffle drawing. Deep down, our Jewish roots connect us - to each other and to those who’ve preceded us. It’s our common genetic memory. The telling of stories is a quintessential Jewish tradition. You’ll have 5 minutes to tell your own Jewish story!

Contact: Carol Appel, Jewish Concierge of Sonoma County, CarolA@ sfjcf.org, (415) 847-2992

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READER’S THEATRE: “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”

Date: December 14 Time: 3-4 p.m.

Location: Person Senior Wing, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” will come to life at Person Senior Wing! The classic story will be told in a Readers Theater-style, with an emphasis on the dramatic art of storytelling. Brought to you by director Michael Welch, this theater of the imagination will bring renewed spirit to this holiday tale of transformation and is a real treat for the holidays! Event is FREE, but seating will be limited! To RSVP, please call (707) 543-3745.

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FULTON CROSSING GALLERY

Date: December 15 Time: 5-8 p.m.

Location: 1200 River Rd., Fulton Cost: Free Details: Our Open Studio Events feature 35 Exhibiting Artists & 13 Artisan Studios in one building! Enjoy wine & light refreshments while visiting our gallery.

Contact: Karen Finkle, gallery manager, at Karenfinkle@comcast.net or visit fultoncrossing.com

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Date: December 15-16 Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Santa Rosa SDA Church Parking Lot, 840 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: 21st Annual, “Drive-Thru Live Nativity.” Stay in your car and see nine scenes from the birth of Christ, with live actors and live music.

Contact: Sarah Smith, (707) 542-6475, or saraymaysmith@gmail.com

HOTEL PETALUMA’S 2ND ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE SHOWCASE & COMPETITION

Date: December 15-17 Time: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Location: Hotel Petaluma, 205 Kentucky Street, Petaluma Cost: Free Details: A three-day holiday event featuring a gingerbread house showcase and competition. Entrants must live or work in Petaluma.

Showcase opens to everyone on Friday, festivities wrap on Sunday with a big bash!

Contact: (707) 559-3393, www.hotelpetaluma.com, www.facebook.com/ hotelpetaluma

SANTA ROSA DANCE THEATER PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER”

Date: December 15-17 Time: Friday: 7 p.m., Saturday: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday: 2 p.m.

Location: Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park Cost: General: $30, Seniors: $28, Youth (12 & under): $25 Details: Come join us for our annual performance of the timeless classical ballet, “The Nutcracker.” Featuring new choreography by Artistic Director Joshua Trader, The Nutcracker is filled with holiday magic for the whole family!

Contact: Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, (707) 588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com. Or Santa Rosa Dance Theater, (707) 539-0516, www.santarosadancetheater.com, santarosadancetheater@gmail.com

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NUTCRACKER 2017

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Scenes From the Birth of Christ with Live Actors and Live Music Narration on a FREE CD or cassette in Spanish or English

Fri. & Sat., Dec. 15 & 16, 2017, 6:30 to 9:30PM

Santa Rosa Seventh Day Adventist Church Parking Lot, 840 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa For More Information: Call Sarah Smith • 542-6475 or Seventh Day Adventist Church • 578-8883

Date: December 15-17 Time: 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Location: Evert B. Person Theatre, Sonoma State University Cost: $16-$38 Details: Join us for North Coast Ballet California & Petaluma School of Ballet’s 31st annual Nutcracker! Held December 15-17 at the Evert B. Person Theatre on the Sonoma State Campus. Tickets are available by calling (707) 762-3972 or by visiting www.petalumaschoolofballet.com Contact: (707) 762-3972, www.petalumaschoolofballet.com

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REDWOOD EMPIRE COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ANNUAL GALA & AUCTION

Date: December 16 Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location: Friedman Center, 4676 Mayette Ave, Santa Rosa Cost: $75/person Details: Join us for a benefit event supporting the Boy Scouting programs in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship with a wine reception and silent auction at 5:30 p.m., buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. and live auction following. Advanced reservations required. Reserved table for 8: $520 // Individuals: $75 Contact: Register online at: www.redwoodbsa.org/Events/8thAnnualGala or mail check with reservation to 1000 Apollo Way, #106, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Visit www.redwoodbsa.org or call (707) 546-8137 for more information.

GUITAR VIRTUOSO PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO!

Date: December 16 Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct., Occidental Cost: $25 Details: Internationally-renowned, finger-picking acoustic guitarist, composer and master teacher D’Agostino will present a dynamic concert covering his original classical, folk, Irish, Italian, Brazilian, flamenco and jazz compositions as well as holiday music. Don’t miss this warm and engaging award-winning performer as he brings his mesmerizing virtuosity to OCA’s acoustic sweet spot for the holiday season! Fine refreshments available. Art Gallery open for viewing and gifts. Accessible to people with disabilities.

OCA is a nonprofit arts center staffed by volunteers.

Contact: www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org, (707) 874-9392.

ST. NICHOLAS CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Date: December 16 Time: 12-5 p.m.

Location: Monroe Hall, 1400 W College Avenue, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: Locally-made specialty gifts and treasures to round out your Christmas shopping! Handmade ornaments, Christmas décor, toys, dolls, jewelry and hostess gifts! With our special tote bags, stocking stuffers, aprons, games, there is something unique for everyone on your list! No

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time to bake? Our bakery is filled with holiday breads, cookies and treats!

Take time to listen to the live music, while making a craft or two of your own!

Or rest from your busy day with some coffee or cider and a snack!

Contact: (707) 321-9846 or tolbertj@aol.com.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS

Date: December 16-17 Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Montgomery Village Shopping Center, Village Terrace, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: Weekends through Sunday, December 17, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in their Photo Studio at Santa’s Village (next to Cattlemens) every weekend from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County.

Contact: www.mvshops.com

NICHIBEI POTTERS HOLIDAY SALE

Date: December 16-17 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: 1991 Burnside Rd., Sebastopol Cost: Free Details: Sonoma counties own NIchibei Potters open their studio for the 32nd annual Holiday Sale!

Contact: Cheryl Costantini, Mikio Matsumoto (707) 823-0950, potters@ sonic.net Coffee Catz 5th annual Holiday Art Show Date: Dec. 16-17 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Coffee Catz 6761 Sebastopol Ave. Sebastopol Cost: free Details: Local artists showcasing handmade artwork: Tile trivets, jewelry, metal art, cards, boxes, soap, ornaments, folk art, candles yard art, mirrors, and more. All handmade, all local.

Contact: Facebook: UpBeat Artists

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THE PEACEMAKERS – A CHORAL CHRISTMAS

Date: December 17 Time: 10:30 - 11:45 am Location: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2000 Humboldt, Santa Rosa Cost: No charge; donations welcome Details: Join the First Congregational Church’s time-honored Christmas celebration in its historic church sanctuary at the corner of Humboldt and Silva. Raise your Christmas spirit with traditional yuletide music and inspirational spoken word. Presented by the First Congregational UCC’s choir, accompanist Chris Alexander, and string quartet, all under the direction of Music Director and San Francisco Opera baritone Bill O’Neill.

We welcome people of all faiths and none; of all genders and identities; all ages, races, and backgrounds. Whoever you are, you are welcome here.

Contact: (707) 546-0998, firstuccsr@gmail.com, www.fccsr.org.

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THE REDWOOD EMPIRE SING-ALONG MESSIAH

Date: December 17 Time: 3-5 p.m.

Location: Jackson Theatre, 4400 Day School Place, Santa Rosa Cost: $20, students $10 Details: A spectacular holiday tradition that brings together performers and audience for Handel’s Messiah. Presented by the Santa Rosa Symphony League, the Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus, the Santa Rosa Junior College Concert Choir and the Santa Rosa Junior College Chamber Singers, this afternoon event is one of the oldest community sing-alongs in the country.

Proceeds benefit music education programs of the Santa Rosa Symphony.

Contact: Liz Bippart (707) 227-4314 or buy tickets at srsymphonyleague. org/Events

CHANUKAH FESTIVAL

Date: December 17 Time: 4 p.m.

Location: Montgomery Village Shopping Center - Village Court, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: The Chabad Jewish Center invites you to Celebrate Chanukah.

Join us for a menorah lighting celebration, hot latkes, live music, dreidels, gelt, prizes and more.

Contact: (707) 577-0277

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PETALUMA COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT

Date: December 18 Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Casa Grande High School - New Multiuse Room, 333 Casa Grande Rd., Petaluma Cost: Free Details: Enjoy popular and classical concert band music with your friends and neighbors. Concert features the Overture to “Candide” by Leonard Bernstein, American Riversongs, Greek Folk Song Suite, and music by John Williams. Conducted by Arlene Burney. Refreshments served. Donations will be applied toward the Redwood Credit Union Fire Relief Fund.

Contact: www.petalumacommunityband.org Secret Santa Marathon Date: December 20 Time: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Location: Montgomery Village Shopping Center, Village Court, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: While wrapping up your holiday shopping and enjoying the strolling entertainment, help us fulfill every last Secret Santa wish from our neighbors in need through the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County.

Contact: www.mvshops.com

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BOLSHOI BALLET: NUTCRACKER Date: December 20 Time: 1 p.m.& 7 p.m.

Location: Rialto Cinemas, Sebastopol Cost: $16-$21 Details: This holiday season, join us as the lights dim, the music soars, snowflakes swirl, flowers dance, and a little girl dreams about a whole new world in a Nutcrackerthatisas unique as it is magical. Performed by the world famous Bolshoi Ballet!

Contact: (707) 525 -4840, sebastopol@rialtocinemas.com, rialtocinemas. com

Children's Treasures WINTER SOLSTICE WALK Date: December 21 Time: 6:30-8 p.m.

Location: First Congregational Church of Sonoma, UCC, 252 West Spain St., Sonoma (just one block off the plaza)

Cost: Free Details: This is the best night of the year at FCCS! Come to Burlingame Hall to walk a beautiful indoor rainbow labyrinth decorated with pine boughs and candles. Live music accompanies an evening of quiet reflection. Participants are invited to rest into the mystery and wonders of winter.This is an informal event and participants are invited to come and go as they wish. Fully accessible, all ages are welcome.

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SEBASTOPOL SUNRISE ROTARY CHRISTMAS DINNER

Date: December 25 Time: 1-4 p.m.

Location: Community Church of Sebastopol, 1000 Gravenstein Hwy, North, Sebastopol Cost: Free Details: For over 10 years, the Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sunrise has provided a joyous and bountiful holiday to anyone in our community who might be alone or in need. We will once again offer a full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings at the Community Church of Sebastopol on Christmas Day, 1-4:00 p.m. Decorations, music and friendly faces will help to make the day an unforgettable experience for all those present.

Santa will be present with gifts for all the children. Warm clothes will be distributed to those who need them, along with gift certificates for food and other amenities.

Contact: Judy Rice, j.c.rice@sbcglobal.net, (707) 823-1360

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FREE WORKSHOP – HEALING THROUGH PLAY

Date: December 26 Time: 12-2 p.m.

Location: Julie Nation Academy, 2455 Bennett Valley Road, Suite 110A, Santa Rosa Cost: Free Details: Julie Nation Academy Scholarship Foundation is providing a free workshop to fire survivors for pre-teens/teens titled: “Healing through Play.” Led by Jacqueline Hayward, JNAs Director of Acting with a Master’s Degree in Drama Therapy, the workshop will use playful improvisation and theatre games to express oneself and connect with resilience and confidence. Gift bags are also available to all visitors who stop in during the holiday season, which include specialty items, sweets, gift certificates, and raffle tickets. Preteens/teens are asked to reserve their seat in this free workshop by emailing their attendance to julienation@julienation.com. The workshop is open to JN students and the public.

Contact: (707) 575-8585 or julienation@julienation.com

GIVE BACK TUESDAY

Date: December 26 Time: 6-8 p.m.

Location: Rainbow Cattle Company, 16220 Main St, Guerneville Cost: $5 donation Details: Hay, come out to the Rainbow Cattle Company in Guerneville on Tuesday, December 26, and enjoy even more holiday food at Give Back Tuesday! Your $5 donation will get you turkey and all the fixin’s and benefit Sadie’s Haven Horse Rescue & Sanctuary. We hope to see you there, Neigh-bors!

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FESTIVE CLOSING RECEPTION: GIFT GALLERY

Date: December 30 Time: 5-7 p.m.

Location: Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza Street, Healdsburg Cost: Free Details: Come and help us celebrate the artists who have been our gifts all year. Our festivities will include bubbly and a chance for those lastminute New Year’s Eve gifts and to meet the artists. All are welcome.

Contact: www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.org, (707) 431-1970, chb@healdsburgcenterforthearts.org Distinguished Citizen Dinner honoring Rick Call - Redwood Empire Council

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PETALUMA 7-11 CLUB 35TH ANNUAL CRAB FEED

Date: January 20, 2018 Time: Doors open at 5 p.m. no-host cocktails. Dinner seating at 6 p.m.

Location: Petaluma Veterans Building, 1094 Petaluma Blvd. South, Petaluma Cost: $50 Details: The menu is cracked crab, pasta, salad and French bread. The Lions will return the money earned from the event to the community. The Lions’ primary mission as a service club is to support the community and provide support for those in need locally. We especially help people with sight and hearing problems. To purchase tickets by mail, send a check and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Lions Crab Feed, 709 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, CA 94954. Make checks payable to the: 7-11 lions club.

Contact: Ronald Hammer at (707) 763-0564 or John Clithero at (707) 479-8712

Date: January 12, 2018 Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: The Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa, 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa Cost: $125/person Details: The Boy Scouts of Sonoma and Mendocino Counties are privileged to honor our 2017 Distinguished Citizen. Richard ‘Rick’ Call of Santa Rosa is a longtime local civic leader and businessman. He has served our community and our youth in many ways, notably as a past Member and President of the Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees and as a founder of the Santa Rosa High School Foundation. He is the owner and president of two local businesses, Santa Rosa Auto Parts and Power Industries. Funds raised will support the Boy Scouting programs in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Advanced reservations required. Tickets: $125 Contact: Register online at: http://www.redwoodbsa.org/ Events/2017DCDHonorsRickCall or mail check with reservation to 1000 Apollo Way, #106, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Visit www.redwoodbsa.org or call (707) 546-8137 for more information.

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Home Home Improvement Improvement by by Electric Knife Electric $49.96 Knife $49.96 • 2 blade sets; carving and bread •2 blade sets; carving and bread Powerful motor • Wood Powerful motorblock storage • Wood 3-year storage warrantyblock CEK-40 • 3-year warranty CEK-40

17” HD Bake Sheet 17” HD Bake Sheet $18.99 $18.99 • Heavy gauge steel

• Thick, Heavyrolled gauge steel prevents warping edges • Thick, rolled edges Dishwasher safe prevents warping • Dishwasher safe Lifetime warranty AMB-17BS • Lifetime warranty AMB-17BS

3 Speed Hand Mixer 3 Speed Hand Mixer $29.96 $29.96 • 220 watts of power • 220 watts of power Self-cleaning beaters • Self-cleaning Limited 3-yearbeaters warranty CHM-3 • Limited 3-year warranty CHM-3

Chef’s Classic 14 Pc Cookware Set Chef’s Classic 14 Pc Cookware Set $169.00 $169.00 • Stainless steel with encapsulated base

• Stainless steel with encapsulated base Induction-ready, suitable for all surfaces • Induction-ready, Dishwasher safe suitable for all surfaces • Dishwasher safe Lifetime warranty 77-14N • Lifetime warranty 77-14N

Citrus Juicer Citrus $29.96Juicer $29.96 • Adjustable reamer with 3 pulp settings • Adjustable reamer Auto-reversing conewith 3 pulp settings • Auto-reversing cone Dishwasher safe parts CCJ-500 • Dishwasher safe parts CCJ-500

Hurricane Pro Blender Hurricane $399.00 Pro Blender $399.00 • Awesome, 3.5 horsepower motor

• Variable Awesome, 3.5 horsepower speed control withmotor boost feature • Variable speed LCD display withcontrol timer with boost feature • LCD display with timer 10-year motor warranty CBT-2000 • 10-year motor warranty CBT-2000

2 Lb Bread Maker 2 Lb Bread Maker $99.96 $99.96 • 12 menu options, 3 crust colors, 3 loaf sizes

Knife Set with Block Knife Set with Block $99.99 $99.99 • Hi-carbon stainless blades

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• 12 menudelay options, crust colors, 3 loaf sizes 13-hour start3 timer • 13-hour startcup timer Includesdelay measure & spoon, recipe book • Includes measure cup & spoon, recipe book Limited 3-year warranty CBK-100 • Limited 3-year warranty

Electric Wine Opener Electric $29.96 Wine Opener $29.96 • Opens up to 50 bottles on a charge

• Opens up to 50 bottles on a charge Compact, cordless, lightweight design • Compact, cordless, lightweight design 5-year motor warranty CWO-25 • 5-year motor warranty CWO-25

Hardisty’s means Housewares • (707) 545-0534 Hardisty’s means Housewares • (707) 545-0534 1513 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa • hardistys.com 1513 Lane, Santa A SpecialFarmers Advertising Publication • December 3, 2017 Rosa • hardistys.com Local-Matters-HolidayGuide3-120317.indd 47

• Hi-carbon stainless blades Full tang with triple rivet handles • Full tang with 15-piece set triple rivet handles • 15-piece set Lifetime warranty C77TR-15P • Lifetime warranty

Precision Master 5.5-QT Mixer Precision $249.00 Master 5.5-QT Mixer • 500 watts of power! $249.00

5.5 quart • 500 watts stainless of power!bowl • 12 5.5speeds quart stainless bowl Beater, whisk, dough hook, splash guard • 12 speeds available in white or red • Also Beater, whisk, dough hook, splash guard SM-50 • Also available in white or red SM-50

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Holiday Gifts For Your Pets!

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* Toys And Treats For All Of Your Furry Or Feathered Friends * Great Prices & Unique Gift Ideas * Free Reindeer Food For Kids

Select products, demos and clearance items

Your local store for sonY, sonos, Kef, Yamaha, mcIntosh and more.

Visit our showroom today.

Locally owned and operated.

Tues–Fri: 10–6:30pm | Sat: 10–6pm 1044 4th Street, Santa Rosa (707) 595-7775 | www.lavishhifi.com

21 West 7th St. - Santa Rosa

(707) 545-0721 Mon-Sat 8am to 5.30pm Sun 9:30am to 4pm

westernfarmcenter.com

Supplies for Everyday and Holiday Baking • • • •

Cake Decorating Candy Making Cookie Decorating Packaging For All Of Your Treats

• Party Supplies • Special Occasion Supplies • Edible Images

Classes: Candy Making Cake Decorating Cookie Decorating & More!

Call store for details

Gift Certificates Available

1523 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, California In The Farmers Lane Plaza

(707) 544-4822

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Pick Your Week Pre-Christmas Sale

Celebrate the Holidays with Us! Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas on the BIG SCREEN, and take a photo in Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Grove!

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M AKE YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING DOUBLE YOUR GIFT THIS YEAR COUNT TWICE

thanks for 40 years of local support!

Double your giving this year with gifts for loved ones purchased at our ReStyle Marketplace thrift store. Every dollar goes to Catholic Charities to fund programs and services for people in need, from families without homes to those facing dementia. Shop once and give twice!

Visit ReStyle Marketplace at 1001 W. College in Santa Rosa or donate at srcharities.org/give or text HelpCC at41444.

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Santa, Samples, and Songs

A Hidden Gem!

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Dec 2nd & 3rd

11am - 3pm

Celebrating 15 years of sipping with Santa.

Gift packages, samples, Santa, and live music.

Free entry.

Let us help you find your perfect wine! romeovineyards.com

From 11-3pm get your holiday shopping and photos with Santa done in one stop! (pets welcome) Sample our exclusive Estate wines & gourmet food items.

A rub for the holidays! Be it turkey, beef rib roast, or rack of lamb, roasted or barbecued,The Rub will make it delicious and memorable.

FOR RECIPES: www.jchristopher.co/recipes

ALL NATURAL • LOW SODIUM • NO MSG • KOSHER

1224 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga • 707.942.8239

Bring your own photo-taking device & letters for Santa!

(707) 938-3031 x20

larsonfamilywinery.com

Sonoma’s Award-Winning Magazine

Subscribe today and save 56% off the cover price $14.99 for one year of Sonoma magazine

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Xtravagance Boutique for Your Holiday Fashions!

Sizes S-XL & Plus Sizes Too!

333 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg, CA • 707.431.8300 www.xtravaganceboutique.com

EACH FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24 – DECEMBER 17

Cloverdale Performing Arts Center presents

The NuTCrACker MusiCAl Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 7:30pm Dec 3 & 10 2:00pm To Buy Tickets Visit www.cloverdaleperformingarts.com

Generously sponsored by reuser industrial Park 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale CA 95425

ZIP Through Your Shopping!

Zipline Tours Make Great Gifts!

2.5 hours of thrills in the Redwoods just 30 minutes West of Santa Rosa.

Gift Cards Available!

2 COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM:

Each course features a variety of zip lines, sky bridges and rappels for most ages and abilities.

Full Moon Night Tours, too!

Decade Couture, Accessories, Jewelry for Men and Women 207 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA 95425

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The perfect gift for anyone who loves Sonoma Wine Country

Digital subscriptions start at $10.50 per month

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Afternoon Cruise-In Specials Ozzie’s gift cards make great STOCKING STUFFERS!!

1 hot dogs, drinks & ice cream $ 00 3 hamburgers, french fries & milkshakes Mon-Fri, 3-5 pm $ 00

Explore our menu!

Store Info: 799 Montecito Blvd 707.538.0775 • www.ozziesgrill.com Open Everyday 11:00am-8:00pm

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Christmas Eve Service church of petaluma

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Sunday, December 24 4:00 p.m. - Children’s Pageant

Sunday Christmas worship schedule: Eve 8:30am & 10:30am Candlelight Service Corner of Baker & Stanley Streets 24 - 11PM Petaluma | Dec. 707.762.4081 elimpetaluma.org

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December 11 Services featuring Elim’s Festival Choir at 8:30am & 10:30am Sunday~ December 24th December 18 10:00 Christmas Program for All Ages at 10:30am December 22 Carols & Beer at 7pm at Aqus Cafe December 24 Christmas Eve services at 4pm, 5:30pm, 9pm (with communion) Sunday worship schedule: 8:30am & 10:30am Corner of Baker & Stanley Streets Petaluma | 707.762.4081 elimpetaluma.org

PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday December 11th

75 years at 410 D. Street Sunday's, 33-6pm - Dec 31 Celebrate our DiamondDec. Anniversary with music, food and fellowship Advent Worship Sunday December 18th “Angels Among atat10:30 Christmas FestivalUs” Concert 3 p.m. am

Featuring the Petaluma Methodist Chancel Choir, Kids Alive, Petaluma Methodist Fijian Choir and the Northbay Singers

Sunday, 17th SaturdayDecember December 24th

Candlelight Festival Christmas Eve Service atat11p.m.

Christmas Concert 3 p.m.

A Noel Celebration with lessons, carols and candlelight

Cappuccino Christmas: Christmas: Cappuccino For Ladies Ladies.| Dec. 1 atat7 7pm pm For Dec 2nd

Christmas Concert: Tree Lighting Christmas & Movie Night: “Calm & Bright” | Dec 11th at 7pm Dec. 8 at 6:30 pm

Sunday December 25th

Christmas Service: Christmas Eve Concert: Dec 24th at 7pm

‘Let us honor Christmas in our hearts and try24, to keep all the year!

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Christmas Service: Christmas Day Eve Services:

Christmas Day Worship at 10:30 a.m.Service Christmas Eve. Candlelight

ALL ARE WELCOME AND ALL MEANS ALL! 410 D St. at 5th St. Petaluma | 707-762-9785 petalumaumc.org www.petalumaumc.org

Dec. 10 at 7 pm

Dec 25th 10:30 am,at710:30am & 11 pm

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We’ve put up a big tent full of lights, decor and gifts!

Visit a wonderland of beautiful ornaments, holiday decorations, a big selection of lights, and gifts for all your loved ones!

Free Gift Wrapping!

Kitchen Ware Pet Supplies Clothing, Boots Bath, Candles Sporting Goods Tools, Flashlights Garden Supplies House Plants Barbeques Toys Sebastopol Hardware Center 660 Gravenstein Hwy N A Special Advertising Publication • December 3, 2017

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Good things come in small packages!

CODDINGTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD

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CEDROS DESIGN DISTRICT

412 S. Cedros, Solana Beach • 858-481-4341

COKASDIKO.COM

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PHILHARMONIA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA PHILHARMONIA BAROQUEMESSIAH ORCHESTRA AND CHORALE: HANDEL’S AND CHORALE: HANDEL’S MESSIAH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 3 P.M. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 3 P.M.

CHERISH THE LADIES CELTIC CHRISTMAS CHERISH THE LADIES CELTIC CHRISTMAS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 AT 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 AT 7:30 P.M.

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF WINDHAM HILL’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF WINDHAM HILL’S WINTER SOLSTICE – WILLIAM ACKERMAN, WINTER SOLSTICE – WILLIAM ACKERMAN, BARBARA HIGBIE, ALEX DE GRASSI AND TODD BOSTON

DAVE KOZ 20TH ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS TOUR DAVE 20THGUESTS ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS TOUR WITH KOZ SPECIAL DAVID BENOT, RICK BRAUN WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DAVID BENOT, RICK BRAUN AND PETER WHITE AND PETER WHITE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 7 P.M. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 7 P.M.

BARBARA HIGBIE, ALEX DE GRASSI AND TODD BOSTON

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 7:30 P.M.

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