What's happening in Sebastopol this week?
What's happening in Sebastopol this week?
Dec. 18-25: From wacky and raucous holiday events to contemplative chanting, Sebastopol offers multiple ways to celebrate the season (or ignore it all together)
Holiday Sing-a-long with Mr. Music
Monday, Dec. 18, 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. Free to members. $5 to non-members.
Spend the afternoon singing to your holiday favorites with Mr. Music (aka Jim Corbett).
Social Services Day
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1:30 pm to 3 pm at Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Visit Sebastopol Library on the third Tuesday of the month for Social Service Day, where organizations come to you in one place to better support community needs. (Read our article on this event here.)
Grange Holiday Party
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 6 pm to 8:30 pm, at the Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12). $10-$20 donation.
Come to the Grange for their Annual Holiday Party. There will be door prizes, food and drinks, music, merriment and more. Bring a dish to go with Chef Matt’s Holiday Ham. Suggested donation: $10-$20. (Donation is not required, but will contribute to the success of the hall.) Please RSVP to grangeevent@gmail.com so that they can prepare a place for you!
Sebastopol City Council Meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 6 pm at the Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol. Free.
Here’s what’s on the agenda this week: an informational presentation on the budget, an update on the police audit, a workplan for the planning commission, the annual level of service report, and a discussion (and possible decision) of whether the council should return to in-person-only meetings.
Mushroom Walk at Hidden Forest Botanical Reserve
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 10 am to 1 pm, at Hidden Forest Botanical Reserve and Nursery, 3970 Azalea Lane, Sebastopol. $30.
Join us for a deep dive into the bizarre, beautiful and bountiful world of mushrooms. We will start the day with a brief introduction to mycology (the study of fungi) and then walk about the Hidden Forest Botanical Reserve and discuss the identification, ecological roles, edibility, toxicity, medicinal uses and other aspects of the fungi that we find. Every fungus has a story and much wisdom to offer. Reserve your spot.
Sebastopol Mideast Peace Vigil
Wednesdays from 6 pm to 6:20 pm at the Peace Wall at the corner of McKinley and Laguna Parkway, Sebastopol. Free.
The Wednesday-night Silent Peace Vigil in Sebastopol has been meeting since the onset of the recent hostilities in Israel/Gaza in early October. The focus has been on mourning the loss of all innocent lives, Palestinian and Jewish alike, and to promote healing and the advancement of peacemaking. In light of the ongoing suffering and massive loss of life, primarily among the civilian population of Gaza, they have now added a new goal: a call for a complete and immediate cessation of fighting and a return of all hostages. Everyone is invited to this weekly vigil (20 minutes of silence). Bring a chair if needed. There are no speeches, no signs, and no flags. This event is devoted only to peace and healing.
Winter Solstice Sound Bath Experience
Thursday, Dec. 21, 7 to 8 pm, at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. $35.
Bath in the healing frequencies of eight gongs, didgeridoo, harp, hand pan, crystal bowls, angelic vocals, chimes galore and much more. Reserve your spot.
Singing into the Darkness
Thursday, Dec. 21, 6 pm (doors open at 5:30), at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 500 Robinson Road, Sebastopol. Donation suggested, but not required.
An evening of Taize and comtemplative chants with Benjamin Mertz. A benefit for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
Ugly Sweater Christmas Karaoke
Friday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 pm at HopMonk, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Your ugly-sweater Christmas karaoke destination with the most joyous holiday playlist that will have you decking the halls with boughs of holly in no time. Prize for the ugliest sweater.
Woodshop: Woodworking 101
Saturday, Dec. 23, at 10 am at Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. $95.
In this class, you'll learn to use the most common woodworking power tools. In addition, we'll show you how to choose the right wood for your project, cover assembly techniques and apply finishes. At the end of class you'll walk away with a nice birdhouse to hang in the yard. Reserve your spot.
Jason Beard & the Whisky Family Holiday Ho Down
Saturday, Dec. 23, at 7:30 pm at HopMonk, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. $30.
Jason Beard is looking forward to jamming with the Whiskey Family and special guests Sam Chase, Jeff Coleman, Hattie Craven, Joe Craven, and much more. Broken Compass Bluegrass kicks the night off, so get your tickets in advance and bring your dancing shoes. Get tickets.
Rotary Holiday Dinner
Monday, Dec. 25, 1 to 4 pm, at Sebastopol Community Church, 1000 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol. Free. Donations accepted.
After a three-year hiatus due to Covid, the Rotary Holiday Dinner is again being held at the Sebastopol Community Church on Christmas Day from 1 to 4 pm. This free dinner is open to everyone, and there will be a supply of toys for the kids. Read about it in our recent article.