NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID Sebastopol, CA Permit No. 14
Winter/Spring 2016
Serving the West County
Guide of Classes, Activities and Events
707 823-1511 • 390 Morris Street (Tue-Fri 10-4) • P.O. Box 2028, 95473 • www.seb.org
What’s Happening...
Check Out Our Remodeled
Downstairs Reception Area and Main Hall Restrooms! Thank you to the City of Sebastopol for funding this wonderful project, to Persinger Architects & Associates for their design and coordination assistance, and to the wonderful contractors and subcontractors who work with A.E. Nelson Construction. What a wonderful, hardworking, ethical and skilled crew!
Sunday December 20: Holiday SingAlong with Mr. Music. For warm-
hearted family fun, nothing will beat this event. Spend the evening singing your holiday favorites and enjoying good company. Food, drink, and song. What more do we need?! Cosponsored by SCCC with Mr. Music. Supported by a grant from the City of Sebastopol.
New Year’s Eve Party. Celebrate the New
Year with drink, food, music, and merriment galore! This will be a New Year’s Eve Party to remember. Don’t miss it! Cosponsored by SCCC with Jim Corbett of Mr. Music Foundation. Supported by a grant from the City of Sebastopol. Tickets available soon at seb.org.
Calling All 2-5 Year Old Children!
Our Tiny Tots Preschool is the best. It’s a childfriendly, nurturing, enriching, kind environment where pure fun and positive development take the lead. Check it out while there’s still space! Just announced program for 2 year olds! Contact director Jessica Morell at tinytots@seb.org or 823-0355.
Patrick Amiot Calendar Buy Your 2016 Patrick Amiot Calendar Now! They make splendid holiday gifts (they even come with their own mailing envelopes!). Featuring the whimsical sculptures of Patrick Amiot. Purchase locally at Copperfield’s, Fircrest, Pacific Market, Sprint, Popeye’s, Whole Foods, or online at folkartforschools.com. All proceeds support school and community programs.
This Spring: Michael Krasny returns for the Seventh Annual Author Dinner/Talk:
Mark your calendars. Michael Krasny has brought us amazing authors each year: Michael Pollan, Alice Walker, Bud Trillin, Khaled Hosseini, Piper Kerman, and Amy Tan. This year’s author has not yet been chosen, but with a track record like this, you know this year’s event will be very special. Don’t miss out. Seating will be limited, offered at $150 per person, with table sponsorships available. Please watch our eblasts for the announcement launching ticket sales.
more news on pg 4...
We’ve got Entertainment!
Sebastopol Guitar Festival 4th Annual – Jan 30 Guitar & other vendors,
workshops, concerts. This year featuring Jim Hurst, Jim & Morning Nichols & Stevie Coyle. Tickets at seb.org. Brought to you by Kebtone Productions and SCCC!
Valley Fire Benefit Concert
What a fabulous event! On September 27th, the entire West County Community came together and raised over $34,000 for the Valley Fire relief effort. Music, food, and a general sense of this community’s ability to make a difference were the themes of the day. Turn to page 7 for a list of all of those involved!
New Year’s Eve Party! w/ David Luning Thu, Dec 31
4th annual Guitar Fest Sat, Jan 30
Ani DiFranco Sat, Feb 27
Old Blind Dogs Fri, Mar 4
Event Calendar Dec 5
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
Dec 12-13
Goddess Crafts Faire
Dec 20
Mr. Music Holiday Sing-Along
Dec 31
New Year’s Eve Bash w/ David Luning
Jan 10
Wildcat Adventures
Jan 16
Sonoma West Medical Center
Jan 17
Seskin, Carothers & Henry
Jan 30
4th Annual Sebastopol Guitar Festival
Feb 12
Dave and Phil Alvin
Feb 20
Mardi Gras Casino Night
Feb 27
Ani DiFranco
Mar 4 Mar 12 May (TBD) Aug 14
Old Blind Dogs California Blue Grass Festival Author Dinner / Talk Tour d’Organics Bicycle Ride
Oct 8
Chris Smither (rescheduled concert)
a Community Celebration
Sunrise Rotary Fundraiser
Monthly Youth Talent Showcase/Open Mic:
Are you interested in performing or in helping organize? Contact Shawnie at 228-4853 or shawnie4blues@gmail.com. She is specifically looking for youth to fill internship/leadership needs. Also needed are sponsors to provide the funding to continue this fabulous positive and empowering program for our local youth.
Advance Purchase Privileges for Concert Tickets! Yours when you become a member at the $50 level. At higher levels there are free premium tickets and ticket discounts, as well as discounted rental rates. And you get to support all our great classes, programs, and entertainment! Sign on to seb.org to join today!