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ravel during the holidays is special. It's Envision diamonds, platinum, gold, prea time when towns, and the people who cious gems and silver. Necklaces, earrings live in them, are celebrating. In Sonoma and rings for every budget and statement County we have small towns that share in pieces meant to impress. For the adventurthe joy of the holidays with festivities, ist, maybe a new bike or new gear. Visit the shopping and world class dining. It is the bookstore for that hot new release or the perfect destination for all of your holiday classic novel that is begging to be reread. A needs. There is so much to be discovered, candy lover in the mix? You will find more and shopping locally helps strengthen our choices of candy and gourmet chocolates diverse merchants and their communities. than anywhere else; toffee, chocolate turSonoma County locals believe in sustain- tles, and truffles to name a few. Trendy ability, farm to table, and quality. So get in pieces of clothing and accessories for the the car and head out for an adventure in teenagers, and who wouldn't love a gift cerCloverdale, Healdsburg, Windsor, tificate to a coffee house?

Guerneville or Sebastopol. uerneville is an eclectic, soulful town.

It has a charming, active Main Street loverdale is Sonoma County's northernmost town. It is known for its bur- with many shops and restaurants. Step geoning arts community and quaint, back in time and visit the 5&10 store with charming downtown. The shop owners are a little bit of everything from games to pet friendly and down to earth, making for a gifts. The newest addition to Main Street is a renovated historical day of relaxed enjoyment. building that now serves You won't be bothered by Bring the family, over-the-top homemade crowds here. Stroll along the shops and be delighted friends and the kids, pies and ice cream. Your taste buds will go wild for in the choices of one of a and revel in the flavors such as maple kind collectibles such as coasters made with recyenjoyment of small bourbon bacon brittle or lavender honeycomb. You cled wine corks. Or unique city, one of a kind can buy whole pies and fabric for the hand sewn pints of ice cream as gifts gift, vintage clothes from treasures that will for the host or hostess at some of the coolest decades, surely bring joy and the next holiday party. and artisan culinary goodies. Grab a cappuccino and ebastopol is a little bit holiday happiness a piece of amazing gluten hippie and rich in good free cake from the coffee vibes. Here you will find shop for an afternoon treat. gifts for the cocktail connoisseur and the ealdsburg is in the heart of wine caffeine lover alike. Visit the distillery that country. It is an antique lovers dream promotes "grain to glass" by using only and a hipsters delight. You can discover organic Red Winter wheat. Then stop at handmade jewelry, fine Italian shoes and the cafe that brews organic yerba mate tea upscale outfits for the kids or baby. You can and sample the classic sparkling gold; can't also find a precious gift for your beloved go wrong with a case of that. Discover other furry friend, like chef inspired doggie treats jewels like homemade soaps, featuring flaand knitted sweaters. The wineries are a vors such as Santa Rosa plum and nutmeg perfect place to pick up a fine bottle of wine or California mission fig and honey. They or buy a case to ship home as a gift. Don't make soap for the four legged kind too. forget to wander away from the square. On Everybody in your house can smell as fresh the side streets you won't want to miss the as a garden herb. Have a friend with a beautiful spools of yarn for the knitting green thumb? You won't find cooler gardenenthusiast, the gorgeous leather handbags ing supplies anywhere else. Maybe even a or the home goods store with scented can- Venus fly trap can top your gift list. dles that are to die for. Spa treatment anye hope the holiday shopping bug has one? How does a hot stone massage or a grabbed your attention. There is so wine and honey wrap sound? It's the epito- much to do and see in these beautiful me of luxury. northern California towns. Bring the famiindsor is just down the road from ly, friends and the kids, and revel in the Healdsburg, about 10 minutes on the enjoyment of small city, one of a kind treas101. Cruise into town and find your way to ures that will surely bring joy and holiday the Windsor Town Green. There is some- happiness. thing for everyone on your list in Windsor, – Elizabeth Knobler but if you are specifically looking for jewelry, you have come to the right place.

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Holiday Calendar of Events ONGOING November 25-January 8 Zoom: Toys on the Go, Healdsburg Museum This year’s annual holiday exhibition showcases toy trains, cars, trucks, bikes, trikes, motorcycles and pedal cars from the past 100 years. See a running O-scale model train by Wayne Padd and spectacular vintage toy vehicles from the Castelli family and the Museum collection. Free Admission. Open Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through the Christmas season. Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society, 221 Matheson Street. healdsburgmuseum.org.

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November 26: Geyserville Tree Lighting and Tractor Parade – Santa arrives at the Geyserville Visitor Plaza at 4 p.m., followed by the tree lighting and caroling at 6 p.m. and the colorful, fun tractor parade at 6:30. Warm up with chili and cornbread at the firehouse or hot dogs at Odd Fellows Hall. 5-8 p.m. geyservillecc.com.

Windsor’s Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove - Trees decorated with personalities reflective of the community groups that created them are lit at sunset, followed by the main tree lighting at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy train rides in the gym parking lot and myriad activities for families. A special mailbox enables kids to send letters to Santa (and receive responses). Food vendors, hot chocolate, coffee and more. Rain or shine. 5-8 p.m. Windsor Town Green, Windsor. people4parkswindsor.org.

NOVEMBER November 25 Healdsburg Downtown Holiday Party Downtown merchants invite you to their annual open house. Music, carolers and the Healdsburg Community Band keep the mood festive. Santa arrives at 5 p.m. at the Healdsburg Plaza, taking a seat under the gazebo to visit with kids. Retail shops stay open late tonight and offer their own holiday cheer. 4-8 p.m. Downtown Healdsburg. healdsburg.com.

Bodega Christmas Crafts Faire - The Bodega Volunteer Fire Department holds its annual fundraiser at McCaughey Hall, Bodega’s fire station for 64 years. Shop local at this annual crafts fair.

Buy meal tickets at the door. McCaughey Hall, 17184 Bodega Hwy., Bodega. bodegafire.org.

Gualala Festival of Trees - Kick off the holiday season on the Mendocino Coast. The Gualala Arts Center transforms into mid-19th century Gualala with booths of handcrafted wares, from quilts to woodcarvings. Kids will marvel at the magical gingerbread house and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus on their reindeer-driven sleigh and The (continues on next page)

Gift Guide | November 17, 2016 • 7 parking lot 1-8 p.m., and the lot adjacent to Plank, 4- 8 p.m. Enjoy food, wine, music and crafts on both days. Merchants open late. Tonight: annual Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa and caroling.

5:30 p.m. sponsored by the Lion's Club and the Chamber of Commerce. 707-894-4470, cloverdalechamber.com.

December 3 Hotel Healdsburg’s Holiday Afternoon Tea (see November 26).

Cloverdale Winter Festival - (see December 2).

A visit from Santa. Gingerbread People Decorating at Plank Market, noon-4 p.m.

Cloverdale Historical Society - (see December 2). noon-5 p.m.

November 26 & 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 22 ,23: Hotel Healdsburg Holiday Afternoon Tea - The critically-acclaimed hotel in downtown Healdsburg offers its fifth annual Holiday Tea service to provide a relaxing atmosphere for friends and family to enjoy festive bites and beverages. Guests and wine country visitors can indulge in house made pastries, petit sandwiches, custom blend teas, classic cocktails and other holiday fare from recently-appointed Executive Chef Scott Romano.

Features live piano music, impressive winter florals and beautiful holiday décor. 2-4 p.m. Reservations: Dry Creek Kitchen @ 707-431-2800, DCK@hotelhealdsburg.com.

Grinch. Festive snacks, hot drinks. Free. Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala. gualalaarts.org.

November 26 Starcross Christmas Faire - The 1902 farmhouse will be filled with fragrant Christmas wreaths, delicious dried-fruit trays, wild blackberry jam, Summer Spice Apple Butter, Muscadine grape jelly, homegrown Italian seasoning, lavender sachets and other treats, all sustainably grown and produced on site. Come and taste Sister Julie’s Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, including the just-pressed “Olio Nuovo” prized by chefs and gourmets. 10 a.m.-5 pm. Starcross Community, 34500 Annapolis Road, Annapolis. starcross.org.

Gualala Festival of Trees - (see November 25).

Bodega Christmas Crafts Faire - (see November 25).

Hotel Healdsburg’s Holiday Afternoon Tea (see photo above) Geyserville Tree Lighting and Tractor Parade (see photo previous page).

November 27 Hotel Healdsburg’s Holiday Afternoon Tea (see November 26).

DECEMBER December 1 Sebastopol Tree Lighting - The Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center presents this annual holiday event that brings residents together for the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree and the celebration of the holidays. Popcorn, hot chocolate, coffee and popcorn are served.

Santa arrives by firetruck at 7 p.m., and before the night’s end, everyone holds lighted candles and joins a soloist in the singing of Silent Night. 5-8 p.m. sebastopol.org.

Holiday Celebration, Windsor Town Green Family-friendly event with activities for kids, elementary through high school choir groups, horsedrawn wagon rides on McClellan Street, free crafts inside the gymnasium, gingerbread cookie decorating, and stage performances. Tree lighting, 7:30

p.m. 5-8 p.m. Downtown Windsor. townofwindsor.com.

December 2 Bob Burke Fundraiser - All proceeds go to Bob Burke’s Kids, an activities program for children with cancer and other serious illnesses. During winter there are bowling and trout fishing trips, pizza and holiday parties, a Thanksgiving party and a Christmas social. Union Hotel Restaurant, Occidental. unionhoteloccidental.com, bobburkeskids.org.

Cloverdale Historical Society - Holiday tours of Gould-Shaw House, carolers and refreshments. Step back in time for a miniature Dickens Village. 2-7 p.m. cloverdalehistory.org, 707-894-2067.

The Adventures of Mr. Toad - The story of Mr. Toad and his animal friends who live a wonderful life in Toad Hall. Mr. Toad has a passion for speed, driving, and mischief! His slower-paced friends Mole, Rat, and Badger are constantly trying to keep him out of mischief. 7:30 p.m. At the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. 894-2214, cloverdaleperformingarts.com.

Cloverdale Arts Alliance Holiday Gallery - The gallery will be transformed into a Holiday Pop-Up Craft Faire featuring locally made items perfect for gift giving, or just to treat yourself. Meet the artists and crafters and get into the holiday spirit with spiced cider, cookies and other homemade snacks.

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Admission is free.

Santaland Diaries - A funny and disturbing oneman tale of an out-of-work anti-hero who decides to become a Macy’s holiday elf presented by the 6th Street Playhouse. 8 p.m. 523-4185.

Tree Lighting and Skating Exhibition Snoopy’s Home Ice kicks off the holiday season with its 12th Annual Tree Lighting and Skating Exhibition. Free admission, but tickets are required.

Stick around after the show for $5 public skating session; all ages and levels welcome. Redwood Empire Ice Arena, Santa Rosa. Full details at snoopyshomeice.com.

Cloverdale Winter Festival - This two-day event features festive Winter Markets at the Trading Post

Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony - Healdsburg Plaza. Sponsored by St. Joseph Hospice. 5-6 p.m., Healdsburg Plaza.

Kiwanis Cold Crab Feed - Cloverdale’s first crab feed of the season! Buy tickets ahead of time. 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Laurie: 8943222, Gene: 894-3124. facebook.com/CloverdaleKiwanis.

Guerneville Holiday Extravaganza: Parade of Lights - Plans were in flux at press time so confirm this date for Guerneville’s annual holiday parade featuring colorful floats, live music and bright lights. Downtown Guerneville. russianriver.com.

Teresa Lubarsky’s Healdsburg Ballet performs “Twas the Night Before Christmas” - At the Raven Performing Arts Theater in Healdsburg. Any number of creatures and toys will be making merry and mischief while the family sleeps on Christmas night, including Santa, the Grinch and even the mistletoe. Performer Laura Anderson says of the

production, now in its eighth year, “It includes all types of dance: ballet, jazz and hip-hop.” At 7 p.m. healdsburgballet.com, 431-7617.

Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts: Sing the Long Nights. - Directed by Andrew DelMonte. Join the locally famous Occidental Community Choir this holiday season for a delightful evening of familiar and original songs. Their 2016 winter concert joyfully offers up songs of celebration and beauty that will warm your heart, get those toes tapping, and even includes a not-to-bemissed choral romp through the ages. Sonoma County Poet Laureate Iris Jamahl Dunkle will be their guest artist for some performances. At 7:30 p.m. Occidental Center for the Arts. occidentalchoir.org.

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Santaland Diaries - (see December 2). 8 p.m.

December 4 Hotel Healdsburg’s Holiday Afternoon Tea (see November 26).

Teresa Lubarsky’s Healdsburg Ballet performs “Twas the Night Before Christmas” - (see December 3). At 2 p.m.

The Adventures of Mr. Toad - (see December 2).

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Carols, Canticles and Christmas Classics - The Healdsburg Chorus has been sharing the joy of music for more than 26 years. At the Glaser Center in Santa Rosa. Enjoy “Holly, Jolly Christmas,” “Here Comes the Light,” “Celtic Silent Night” and other tunes performed by “60 people who love to sing.” healdsburgchorus.com.

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The perfect gift for baby showers or birthdays, this stunning collection of nursery rhymes features 192 pages of all the favorites—each illustrated by a different modern illustrator—and includes a die-cut cover and ribbon bookmark.

A Family is a Family is a Family

BY SARA O’LEARY Award-winning author Sara O’Leary’s warm and whimsical A Family Is a Family Is a Family springs to life with quirky and sweet illustrations by Qin Leng. When a teacher asks her class to consider what makes their families special, the answers are all different—but they’re also the same in the way that matters most of all.

The Moon Inside BY SANDRA FEDER, ILLUSTRATIONS BY AIMÉE SICURO With sweet, luminous illustrations by Aimée Sicuro, Sandra Feder’s The Moon Inside will inspire parents and children to welcome the peaceful nature of nighttime into their homes and hearts. Little Ella’s gradual realization that nighttime can be something to look forward to rather than fear is a lesson for us all.

Roots of the Earth: Poems and a Story

BY WENDELL BERRY Complete with the wood etchings of celebrated artist and wood engraver Wesley Bates, Wendell Berry’s book of poems Roots to the Earth is now available with additional engravings as well as a short story, “The Branch Way of Doing.” You’ll fall in love with this celebration of farming.

Christmas Days BY JEANETTE WINTERSON A fearless and accomplished writer offers twelve enchanting stories (plus a bonus one of her own memories) for the Twelve Days of Christmas. From trees with mysterious powers to philosophical fairies to a tinsel baby that talks, Jeanette Winterson encompasses the childlike and spooky wonder of yuletide in her innovative collection Christmas Days.

Difficult Women BY ROXANE GAY Award-winning author and powerhouse talent Roxane Gay returns with Difficult Women, a collection of stories told with rare force and beauty about hardscrabble lives, passionate loves, and the quirky, vexed human connection. From a girls’ fight club to a wealthy subdivision where neighbors conform, compete, and spy on each other, Gay delivers a wry, beautiful, haunting vision of modern America.

Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy BY VALERIE ANN WORWOOD The best book on aromatherapy just got better! A necessary resource for anyone interested in alternative approaches to healing and lifestyle, this completely updated edition from Valerie Worwood contains more than 800 easy-to-follow recipes for essential oil treatments for health issues, the home, gardening, spa treatments, and more.

History of Wolves: A Novel

BY EMILY FRIDLUND Emily Fridlund’s propulsive and gorgeously written novel History of Wolves introduces a new writer of enormous range and talent. In the austere woods of northern Minnesota, 14-year-old Linda lives in a nearly abandoned commune. Isolated at home and an outlander at school, Linda confronts the life-and-death consequences of the things people do—and fail to do— for the people they love. (Available 12/13)

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