What’s Happening this week in Sebastopol? Feb. 6-12
Council meeting, tea fit for a queen, Rotary Crab Feed, new exhibition at SebARTS, and more
Sebastopol City Council Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 4 and 6 pm on Zoom
There will be a special City Council meeting starting at 4 pm to interview candidates for the Design Review Board and Climate Action Committee. The regular city council meeting starts at 6 pm as usual. The regular meeting will include a discussion of a new public art piece; some changes to meeting protocols, including a discussion of a return to in-person meetings; plus more committee shifting. Zoom link to the meeting.
Portrait of the Queen plus a Queen's Tea
Wednesday, Feb. 8: 11:30 am & 5:30 pm at the Rialto Cinemas Sebastopol and Patisserie Angelica. Film: $17. Tea: $37.
Portrait of the Queen tells the story of the Queen of England from a new perspective: through photographic portraits of her, as shared by the photographers who accompanied and often created the image of the British monarchy itself. Join Pâtisserie Angelica for The Queen’s Tea before each screening of Portrait of the Queen! Get tickets.
Understanding Your Medicare
Friday, Feb. 10, 11 am to noon at the Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 North High St., Sebastopol. Free.
Do you have Medicare and want to learn more about some of the more complex details of your healthcare? Learn more about the following: understand details that could become an issue; what to do when portions of your Part A or B claim is denied; cost saving considerations; your rights to purchase a medigap supplemental plan; question and answer period. Reserve your spot.
Fresh Pressed Flowers Workshop with Jan Lochner
Saturday, Feb. 11, 1 to 4 pm, Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa (just out High School Road). $35
In this make-and-take workshop, local gardener Jan Lochner will share the simplicity and beauty of the art of pressed flowers. Experimenting and creating with pressed flowers is a wonderful way to make thoughtful gifts for Valentine's Day and get ready for Spring! All workshop materials and supplies, including flowers, are provided. Get tickets.
Loving the Uplands: Stewardship Day with the Laguna Foundation and Ag + Open Space
Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 am to 12 pm at the Laguna Uplands Preserve, 6700 Palm Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
The Laguna Uplands have come a long way thanks to you. Come out to continue the 20 years of care on Valentine's weekend. Build community and learn about plants and wildlife during our hands-on stewardship day at the Laguna Uplands Preserve. It has been 20 years since the restoration of the Uplands began, and this beautiful site has come a long way! It is finally returning to its natural beauty and is becoming a significant place for both humans and wildlife. RSVP.
Sebastopol Rotary Crab Feed
Saturday, Feb. 11, seatings at 5 and 7 pm, at the Holy Ghost Hall, 7960 Mill Station Road, Sebastopol. $80.
Come to Sebastopol Rotary's Annual Crab Feed and enjoy the freshest crab available in the North Bay, while supporting our teachers. All you can eat crab, clam chowder, salad, bread, dessert and wine. Get tickets.
Opening reception for The Color of Water, a new exhibition at SebARTS
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2-4 pm at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. Free or by donation.
Go with the flow at this new exhibition of art about water in all its forms. Think blue, peaceful, mysterious, dark, dirty, dangerous, clear, flowing, and fluid. Think oceans, waves, rivers, ponds, rainbows, snow, even water in a glass.
Paper Collage Valentine’s Day Cards
Friday, Feb. 10, 5:30 to 8:30 pm, at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $55
Create one-of-a-kind cards by searching for treasure among troves of images, vintage magazine pages, fabric, peeled acrylic palette remnants, rice paper, origami and leaf skeletons. Let inspiration strike where it will by composing fun collage cards with loads of personality. These unique creations will be treasured by your friends and family. Reserve your spot.
Rumi’s Caravan
Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7 pm at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $35-$45.
This evening of poetry and music in the ecstatic tradition is a benefit for Sebastopol Center for the Arts, featuring Doug von Koss, Kay Crista, Barry Spector, Maya Spector, Rebecca Evert and Larry Robinson with musical accompaniment by Jason Parmar and Don Fontowitz. $25 tickets sold out, but a few $35 and $45 tickets are still available. Get tickets.
Inviting in More Love - Sound Healing
Sunday, Feb. 12, arrive at 12:15, at Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol. $25.
A guided meditation and sound healing instrument journey with Chris Young-Ginzburg. Bring a yoga mat, pillow and blanket for extra comfort. Get tickets.
The revival of the Sebastopol Calendar!
To find more Sebastopol events, including musical events, go to https://sebastopolcalendar.com, the newly revived community calendar for the city of Sebastopol. Read more about this in an upcoming Apple Basket column.