What's Happening in Sebastopol this Week? Sept. 12-18
What's Happening in Sebastopol this Week? Sept. 12-18
Wondering what to do this week? Read on...
Doc Night: Belly Of The Beast
Monday, Sept. 12, at 7 pm at the Rialto Cinemas 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $15-$85.
Join the North Bay filmmaking community (in person or virtually) for DOC NIGHT, a monthly screening series featuring award-winning documentaries on diverse topics from the environment to social justice to art and music.
Produce Exchange at the Sebastopol Grange
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5-5:30 pm at the Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. Free.
Come to the Produce Exchange at the Sebastopol Grange. Bring your plant starts and extra garden produce to trade or donate. Produce left over at the end of the exchange will be donated to the food bank.
Lunchtime Yoga Series at The Livery CoWork
Thursday, Sept. 15, 12 pm at The Livery CoWork, 6940 Burnett St., Sebastopol. Cost: $15
Join us during peak weather season outdoors at the CoWork for a weekly lunchtime yoga class - and get a FREE same-day day pass to Livery CoWork.
Sign up here.
SEO Basics: How to Compete in Organic Search
Thursday, Sept. 15, 5:30 pm at The Livery Cowork, 6940 Burnett St., Sebastopol. $15.
Learn the fundamentals of organic search marketing, from technical SEO to content strategy to where your website is hosted. We all have limited time and resources to work on our websites. Learn how to use your time wisely to move the needle, gain visibility and increase traffic. You’ll walk away from this presentation with actionable next steps. Even the smallest of businesses can compete with the right strategy and approach!
Sign up here.
Art Trails Preview Exhibition Opening Reception + Or, The Whale
Friday, Sept. 16, 6-8 pm at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. Free.
Art Trails Opens Studios is coming up at the end of the month, and the opening reception for the Preview Exhibition is September 16, 6-8 pm. See one piece from each of the 117 artists on the open studios tour. It's a great way to get to know the local artists and choose which ones you'd like to visit during Art Trails, Sept 24-25 and Oct. 1-2.
While you’re there, check out artist Jos Sances’ magnificent art piece, “Or, The Whale,” a 51-square-foot scratchboard history of American capitalism etched into the shape of a whale.
Chris Webster and Nina Gerber
Friday, Sept. 16 at 8 pm Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. Tickets: $30
Music fans know Chris Webster and Nina Gerber as two of the most skilled and artful musical talents. Webster’s voice is uniquely compelling while Gerber’s guitar is beautiful and powerful. Together they’re magic. With originals, tasteful covers, soulful ballads, jazzy tunes and sweet folk, a great show.
Get tickets here.
The 1st Annual Heirloom Apple Celebration
Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 am to 4 pm, at 3387 Canfield Road, Sebastopol. Adults: $20; Kids 6-12: $10; 5 and under: free.
The first annual Heirloom Apple Celebration is happening on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 to 4pm, for all ages. Enjoy a curated heirloom apple tasting, take an orchard stroll with the farmer, taste freshly pressed apple juice and for purchase, organic vanilla ice cream with a ribbon of Apple Cider Syrup from the farm, plus local cheeses and apple pairing, as well as apple donuts and olive oil tastings. Live music all day. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids (6-12), and kids 5 and under are free.
Book online here.
Aged to Perfection
Saturday, Sept. 17, 5:30-10 pm at Blue Ridge Kitchen Event Center in The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $150.
Aged to Perfection is the annual fundraiser for the Sebastopol Area Senior Center, featuring live music from the Pride and Joy Band, wine sweepstakes, live auction, and food. This year's event will honor Jim Pacatte and Sebastopol Rotary for their incredible contributions to our community.
Get tickets here.
A look ahead: The Great Laguna Cleanup happens on Saturday, Sept 24, starting at 9 am. Meet at the Americorps Trailhead, across from The Barlow. Looking for an opportunity to contribute to the community? The Great Laguna Cleanup is back! The annual event welcomes individuals of all ages to participate in cleaning up the Sebastopol Laguna Wetlands Preserve.
Have an upcoming event you’d like to see in this column? Send it to hagarlaura@gmail.com with the word SEB TIMES EVENT in all caps in the subject line.