What’s happening in Sebastopol this week?
What’s happening in Sebastopol this week?
Nov. 20-26: Lake Jonive, revitalizing Sebastopol, a holiday giftaway and more...
Lake Jonive: Historical Presentation
Monday, Nov. 20, 1 to 2 pm at the Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. Free for members, $5 for non-members.
Join the Senior Center for a historical presentation all about Lake Jonive in Sebastopol (a recreation mecca at the turn of the last century) and the saving of the Laguna de Santa Rosa. Call 707-829-2440 to register for this presentation. Limited seating.
Revitalize Sebastopol: Breakout Group Design Meeting
Monday, Nov. 20, 6 to 8 pm at Soft Medicine Sanctuary (downstairs), 186 N Main St., Sebastopol. Free.
Come learn more about The HUB Sebastopol and participate in break-out groups, helping to design what is next for the town. After a general discussion and updates on what the HUB is up to. We will break out into smaller groups to discuss projects in: housing, food sovereignty, community parks, art installations, etc. Please bring pen and paper for the break out groups to take notes.
Sebastopol City Council Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 6 pm at Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 S. Main St., Sebastopol. Free.
The council will hear a report on the Surveillance Technology Ordinance and Community Safety Annual Report from the Police Department. They will also consider a resolution to declare a fiscal emergency, as well as potential tax measures for the March 2024 ballot. If there is time, they will also discuss meeting protocols and committee assignments. See the agenda and supporting documentation here.
Social Service Day at the Library
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 1:30 to 3 pm at the Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
The following organizations will be offering their services at the library this Tuesday: West County Community Services and Share Sonoma County (housing help); Micah's Hugs (NARCAN education); County Clerk Recorder (birth certificates); Registrar of Voters; Redwood Empire Food Bank (Calfresh and ebt sign-ups); Legal Aid of Sonoma County Small Business Equity and Recovery Program.
Sebastopol Mideast Peace Vigil
Wednesdays from 6 pm to 6:15 pm at the Peace Wall at the corner of McKinley and Laguna Parkway, Sebastopol. Free.
In memory of all victims of the Middle East war. No speeches, no music, no poems, no flags, no signs. Conversation/discussion to follow at the circular benches in the plaza.
Tarantino Trivia
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 7 pm at HopMonk Tavern (in the Abbey), 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol.
Talk about niche trivia. Are you a Tarantino fan? This trivia session is all about the classic cult movies from Quinten Tarantino. Come by yourself or form a team of up to six people and treat yourself to a night of food, drinks, and brain-teasing bar trivia.
California Redwood Chorale
Saturday, Nov. 25, 3 to 4:30 pm at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 500 Robinson Road, Sebastopol. $30.
California Redwood Chorale will perform Mozart to the Beach Boys. Other composers are John Rutter, Ola Gjeilo, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen and more. No advance tickets. Just pay at the door with cash or check.
Holiday Giftaway at the Grange
Sunday, Nov. 26, noon to 3 pm at the Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Road (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. $10.
Are you looking for a fun and ecological way to get new-to-you household items and clothing? The 11th Annual Holiday Giftaway event is the perfect occasion to give away quality reusable goods and acquire ones you need. This event is all about promoting a zero-waste lifestyle and fostering community spirit. Sign-up today. To participate, adults and teens 16+ must help for 30 minutes or more or donate $10. Find out more and sign up here.
SOME THANKSGIVING OPTIONS
This is an evolving list. We have a call into Gravenstein Grill. La Bodega Kitchen, Goldfinch and Cozy Plum are not doing Thanksgiving this year. Order deadlines for Americana and Muir’s Tea Room have already passed.
Blue Ridge Kitchen
Thanksgiving take-out: brined and hickory smoked organic Mary’s Turkey - $175 (Turkey only, 8-10 lbs., serves 4-6). Or a complete Thanksgiving dinner - $250 (includes an 8-10 lb. brined & smoked Organic Mary’s Turkey, pumpkin and sage stuffing, bourbon rosemary gravy, and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Serves 6-8.) Sommelier selected wine pairings to-go available upon request. Orders must be submitted, confirmed, and paid in full by Monday, Nov. 20, for pickup the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 22. 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol. (707) 222-5040.
Farmstand and Farmhouse Restaurant at Farmhouse Inn
Farmhouse Inn’s two restaurants will serve Thanksgiving dinners. The fine dining Farmhouse Inn Restaurant will serve a dinner crafted by its new chef Craig Wilmer and team, at $275 per person. The cozy Farmstand will have a family-style Thanksgiving dinner. The prix fixe menu includes a winter greens salad with cranberry vinaigrette for the first course, winter vegetable gratinata or cappellacci di zucca and consommé for the second course, and winter mushroom lasagna or confit of Bartolomei heritage turkey with gravy for the main course. Sides include pomme purée, Brussels sprouts and Yorkshire pudding, and for dessert there will be pumpkin pie and panettone with sabayon. $125 per person. Reserve on OpenTable. 7871 River Road, Forestville. 707-887-3300. (Almost sold out.)
Thanksgiving Dinner at Sebastopol Sunshine Cafe
Pick up or eat in. Sunshine Cafe will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 7 am to 3 pm. Pre-order and pick up for Thanksgiving with carryout family pack. At 11:30 they will start serving traditional turkey dinner with vegetables, mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Separate dessert options include pumpkin or pecan pie. 707-827-3935 or email cafe.sunshine@yahoo.com. 124 S Main St, Sebastopol.