What's happening in Sebastopol this week?
July 10-16: Speed dating, slow food, old cars and more
Sebastopol Downtown Association/Chamber of Commerce collaboration discussion
Monday, July 10 at 6:30 pm at Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. Free.
The SDA and the Chamber are excited to present their new and more collaborative direction at the SDA's public meeting tonight. They’ll outline their plan to function in deeper collaboration together and discuss the possibility of more formally merging both organizations. They’re looking for your opinions and perspectives.
Speed Dating at Crooked Goat Brewing
Tuesday, July 11, 6 to 7:30 pm at Crooked Goat Brewing, 120 Morris St., Sebastopol. $20
Sure there’s a ton of dating apps out there, but are they really any fun? Certainly not as fun as drinking beer and meeting a bunch of potential love connections in under two hours with the ability to hang out the rest of the night with a new date in a super casual environment. It’s super simple: get yourself a ticket and show up.
Produce Exchange then Food Preservation Workshop: How to Make Kimchi
Tuesday, July 11, at the Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy 12), Sebastopol. Free
On Tuesday July 11, the Sebastopol Grange Produce Exchange runs from 5 to 5:45, and will be followed by the first in a series of food preservation demos with the Sonoma County Master Food Preservers. Learn to extend garden abundance by fermenting and canning. This Tuesday participants will observe the steps involved in making kimchi as well as come away with a supply list and the recipe. Time for Q&A will be included. If you'd like to stay for a community meal afterward, bring a picnic dinner for yourself. Learn more.
Queer Bad Art Night
Tuesday, July 11, 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Come make bad art with the community! All are invited including allies. Art supplies will be available. At the end of the event, we can go around and share our art, if we want.
Peacetown Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, July 12, 5 to 8 pm at the Barlow. Free.
Peacetown continues. This week on Tuesday, July 12: Marshall House Project at Blue Ridge Kitchen Event Center; Bob Culbertson (Chapman Stick) at The Foundry; Black Sheep Brass Band at Community Market; The Thugz at Crooked Goat Brewing; Adam Levy Band at Hopmonk Tavern Sebastopol; and more music at the afterparties at Third Pig and Gravenstein Grill.
Estate Planning Workhop
Thursday, July 13, 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 North High St., Sebastopol. $10.
If you die, what will happen to your family? Can they maintain standard of living? Are there immediate funds available for your funeral and memorial expenses? Who has the ability to manage complex organizational tasks? Can your family manage your debts? Mortgage? Will they have to move? What happens if you become incapacitated during your lifetime? Join this informative workshop with Tate Bernie, Esq, plenty of time for Q & A. Register here.
VFW 5th Annual Car Show
Saturday, July 15, 10 to 2 pm, at the Sebastopol Veterans Bldg., 282 High St., Sebastopol. Free.
Join the Veterans of Foreign Wars for some live music, great food and a great show supporting local veterans through the VFW.
PEEK INTO NEXT WEEK: Zin-spiration! The summer wine series at Gravenstein Grill continues with an exploration of Zinfandel on Wednesday, July 19, 5 to 7 pm. $45. Get tickets.
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