What's happening in Sebastopol this week? May 1-7
What's happening in Sebastopol this week? May 1-7
Climate education, farm tours, a Foodie walk and a free movie
Sebastopol City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 2, 6 pm at the Youth Annex, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol or on Zoom.
Hear the annual report on Ives Pool and another discussion of a resolution to support non-violent activists who attempt to expose the conditions of animals in factory farms. There will also be a discussion on sponsorship requests from the Chamber of Commerce (Apple Blossom Festival) and the Sebastopol Library (mobile showers for the homeless). See the full agenda and get the Zoom link here.
May Session: Intro to Peaceful Pottery
Wednesdays, May 3 to 24, 6 pm to 8:30 pm at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $210.
This is a great class for those who want to enjoy building something with their own hands and experience the personal benefits of working with clay. Instruction will cover the basics of wheel throwing, hand-building (slab, coil, freeform), and glazing techniques. Students will have unstructured time to work on, fire, and glaze their own pottery to take home. A goal of this course is to familiarize students with how clay rooms work and why they’re fun places to be. Ages 16 and up. All levels welcome (beginner to advanced). Reserve your spot.
Sebastopol Carbon Conversations
Wednesday, May 3, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. Free.
Climate education continues to evolve. Most schools are still trying to figure out how best to include Climate Change and Climate Action as part of the regular curriculum. Some continue to ignore it completely. At this session, we’ll hear from local educators and students about actual Climate projects and activities emerging on local campuses. Reserve your spot.
Chimera First Friday
Friday, May 5, 5 pm to 8 pm at Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
At our First Friday events we open our doors to let you check out what we are all about. Stop by to meet your local community of makers, get a tour of our facility, enjoy some fine libations and food, and hear some great local music. You can also have some fun with our hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Admission, demonstrations, tours and music are all free. Beer, wine and food are offered at a modest price.
Celebrate World Labyrinth Day
Saturday, May 6, 9:30 am at the labyrinth at St. Stephen's Episcopal, 500 Robinson Road, Sebastopol
Join this international peace meditation event at our own local labyrinth at St. Stephen's. Non-denominational. All faiths (and non-faiths) welcome. Connect with yourself and others as we engage in a walking meditation for World Peace. Opening circle begins at 9:30 am.
Sebastopol Walks: The Foodie Walk
Saturday, May 6, 9 am. Meet at the downtown plaza. Free.
Want to take a Foodie Walk? Mayor Neysa Hinton will lead a walk to some of our town’s local restaurants. Learn more about Sebastopol’s food scene from the owners and managers of restaurants along our walk route. Approx. 4.5 Miles - brisk pace with restaurant stops along the way.
Free Organic Compost Giveaway
Saturday, May 6, 9 am to 12 pm (or until the pile is gone) at 425 Morris St., Sebastopol. Behind the Community Center Youth Annex. Free.
Applying compost is one of many things you can do for the climate; it helps build soil health while retaining water! Bring: shovels, buckets or bags, tarps, gloves, and/or pick-up truck. Half-cubic-yard per household (more available for school gardens or multi-family gardens). Sponsored by Sebastopol Climate Action Committee and others.
UC Master Gardeners: Supporting Nature in Our Changing World by Bill Klausing
Saturday, May 6, 10:30 am to 12 pm at Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
As a home gardener, your actions and plant choices can have a significant impact on our natural world. Come learn a few science-based principles about local ecosystems that will help you support wildlife in your garden space and in turn influence the future of our planet. Plant right and dream big! Register now.
Sebastopol Home Series: Landscaping
Saturday, May 6, 10 am to 11:30 pm at the Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 N High St, Sebastopol. $8.
Join Brian Ledig of Ledig Realty Group and special guest landscapers as they discuss what to plant and water saving tips. This is part one of a six-workshop series on improving your home. Register now.
Zen and Calligraphy with Jun-Jun Li
Saturday, May 6 at 12 pm at Soft Medicine Sanctuary, 186 Main St., Sebastopol
Introduction to calligraphy, via learning Chinese characters that you request! These one-hour classes cover not only the writing techniques, but also the stories/spirit of the characters along with Chinese culture and history. Sign up here.
Sturgeon's Mill Historic Steam Sawmill Demonstration Run
Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, 10 am to 3 pm at Sturgeon's Mill, 2150 Green Hill Road, Sebastopol
Sturgeon’s Mill Restoration Project invites you to step back into history at our working steam-powered lumber mill and museum. Join them for live demonstrations under the majestic giant redwoods.
Spring Farm Tour: Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies
Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, at various locales.
Gather up the whole family for Farm Trails annual Spring Tour. Choose your own agrarian adventure from dozens of farms and producers to discover where your food, fiber, and flowers come from. Cuddle with adorable baby farm animals. Taste farm-fresh cheese, honey, juice, olive oil, and jams. Shop for the tastiest ingredients at charming farm stands. And support local small-scale agriculture while you’re at it. Register for the spring tour.
Rialto's Free Family Matinee: The Neverending Story
Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, 11 am, at Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. Free.
On his way to school, Bastian ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called “The Neverending Story,” Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. The novel is about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by “The Nothing,” a darkness that destroys everything it touches. The kingdom needs the help of a human child to survive, and as Bastian reads the book he realizes that child might be him.
Ecoprinting with Leaves
Sunday, May 7, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Vitality Center, 6914 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. $110.
This four-hour workshop led by educator and natural dyer Lisa Rogers will explore the basics of ecoprinting with leaves. This workshop will cover different techniques, and participants will create their leaf print designs on paper and a piece of silk, which can be used as a scarf, runner or wall hanging. Get tickets.
Wine Tasting and Bouquet Making for Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 7, at 2 pm at DRNK Wines, 3637 Frei Road, Sebastopol. $80.
Get a jump on Mother’s Day! During the Build a Bouquet workshop, you'll have the chance to sample a flight of five delicious wines and indulge in some locally made chocolates while learning about the unique flavor profiles of each wine. You'll then be guided through the process of creating a beautiful bouquet of flowers under the expert guidance of Alé Rodriguez of Pollen Floral. Get tickets.
WANT TO SEE MORE EVENTS? See the Sebastopol Community Calendar.
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