What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
Father's Day, coffee with the mayor, summer concert series, poetic medicine, Science Buzz Cafe goes cosmic and more
Science Buzz Cafe: Mystical Geography of the Cosmos
Monday, June 9, 6 pm, at Hopmonk, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. $10.
Well, this is a bit of a departure for Science Buzz. Kenan Azam, engineer and contemplative explorer, will explore the ancient hermetic maxim, ‘As above so below’ —and its implications for one’s journey through life. He’ll discuss sacred geography, power spots, and the invisible worlds around us that have a profound connection to an individual's evolutionary arc. Is there an emerging planetary consciousness that is an integration of cross-cultural theological maps and new scientific frameworks.
Jewish Film Festival: All God's Children
Tuesday, June 10, 1 pm and 7 pm, at Rialto Cinemas Sebastopol, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $15.25
In an unprecedented attempt to heal centuries of racism and antisemitism and combat the rising racial and ethnic tension in their Brooklyn communities, activist Rabbi Rachel Timoner teams up with Baptist Reverend Robert Waterman to unite their congregations. As their faith is put to the test, both congregations struggle to not let their differences drive them apart. Get tickets.
Coffee with the Mayor
Tuesday, June 10, 4 to 5 pm, at City Hall, 7120 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol.
Mayor Stephen Zollman invites you to join him for “Coffee with the Mayor.” Ask questions, share your thoughts and ideas, and discuss issues that matter to you in this new monthly series. The series is the second Tuesday of each month from 4 pm to 5 pm at City Hall. Local donuts and coffee will be provided. Bring your own recyclable or reusable cup.
Poetic Medicine: June Session
Tuesday, June 10, 4 pm to 5:30 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High St., Sebastopol. Sliding Scale: $10/$15/$20 (Limited tickets at each scale.)
The practice of “poem making” offers a means to express the metaphors and meaning of the joys and suffering we experience in ourselves and bear witness to in others. Poetry can be a salve for the heart and soul. It is a way of speaking what is true in our hearts and is often difficult to access without a creative spark. You do not have to be a "poet" or even a "writer" to allow words and feelings to pour through your pen. Just come to this workshop. Max 18 Attendees, registration required. Register now.
Home Gardener Produce Exchange
Tuesday, June 10, 5 pm to 5:45 pm, at the Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. Free.
Join us in our mission of creating an economy of abundance. We will do more good, grow more food, create more beauty, thus creating a stronger community, resiliency, and biodiversity. The Sebastopol Grange invites you to join our local project to redistribute homegrown produce and feed our community, bringing us a little closer to the idea of food security while eliminating food waste in the process. This is an opportunity to trade surplus items from your garden for something you don’t have. You may also bring produce that you have gleaned (with permission of course) from a neighbor’s yard. Master Food Preservers will be on hand at the Produce Exchange.
Avoiding Scams
Wednesday, June 11, 3 pm to 4 pm, at Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. $5 – $8.
In today’s digital world, staying safe online is important, especially for seniors. This seminar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the internet confidently and securely. Learn about common online scams targeting adults and how to recognize and avoid them. Discover practical tips for creating strong passwords, protecting your accounts with multi-factor authentication, and securing your devices. We’ll also cover how to spot phishing emails, handle suspicious calls, and safeguard your personal and financial information. Brought to you by Abacus Wealth Partners of Sebastopol. Contact us to register now: 707-829-2440
Intro ceramics classes at SebArts
Wednesday, June 11, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol.
Handbuilding Wednesdays, the intro class on how to use the clay studio, is 1:30 pm to 4 pm. This three-session class is $55. Intro to Peaceful Pottery starts this Wednesday from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. It is a more comprehensive six-session class for $250. Both classes are taught by the wonderful Alice Rathjen. Learn more and sign up.
Peacetown Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, June 11, 4 pm to 8 pm, at Ives Park, Sebastopol. Free.
Come party in the park with Peacetown. This week's concert features Spike Sikes & His Hotcakes and Sebastian St. James. Beer, wine, food trucks, and fun.
Summer Concert Series at The Barlow
Wednesday, June 11, 4 pm to 8 pm, at The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol. Free.
Join the Barlow each Wednesday for live music, a street market, food, beer, wine, and fun. The concert on June 11 features the Illeagles.
Carbon Conversations – Building Resilience with Climate and Grizzly Corps
Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, at the Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Road (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. Free.
At this event, we’ll hear from several current Climate and Grizzly Corps Fellows about their motivation, the local projects they’ve been working on, the people they’ve worked with, what they’ve learned, and how the experience is shaping their career paths. Climate and Grizzly Corps are AmeriCorps-affiliated programs run in California. Fellows, young folks, are assigned for one year to work with local community groups to help improve resilience in different ways. This event is free, but please RSVP to reserve your space.
Meet the Maker: Ryan Kunde of DRNK
Friday, June 13, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at Region, 180 Morris St., Sebastopol.
We are kicking off the weekend with our Meet the Maker event with Ryan Kunde, owner and winemaker of DRNK Wines. Join us for a flight or special glass of wine as you spend exclusive time with Ryan and his family. We are pairing his wines with the new restaurant in The Barlow, Acre Pasta, with four choices of pasta or a small pairing of all four wines. It’s the perfect kickoff to the weekend…and Father’s Day weekend at that. Get tickets.
Senior Center Karaoke Brunch
Saturday, June 14, 10 am to 12 pm, at Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. $35
Karaoke Brunch with Ray J the KJ proceeds benefit Sebastopol Area Senior Center’s Harvest Cafe Ticket includes brunch, one mimosa, and all-you-can-sing! Menu and limited tickets available, call (707) 823-7520.
Art at the Source Open Studios
Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15, 10 am to 5 pm, at open studios around the county. Free.
Art at the Source Open Studios final weekend for this year. Plan your tour by attending the preview exhibit at SebArts, 282 S. High St, Sebastopol, or visit the online gallery here. Then hit the road to visit artist studios near and far in Sonoma County.
Ecoprint with Leaves
Saturday, June 14, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, at Art & Soul, 755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. $105.
This four-hour workshop led by educator and natural dyer Lisa Rogers will explore the basics of eco-printing with leaves. This workshop will explore different techniques, including tannins and iron and eco-prints on paper. We will take a 45-minute lunch break while pieces simmer away. Participants will create their leaf-print designs on a silk piece measuring approximately 11” X 60”. It can be used as a scarf, runner or wall hanging. Workshop fee includes all necessary materials and instruction. Reserve your space.
Father’s Day at Sebastopol Hardware
Saturday, June 14, 11 am to 2 pm, at Sebastopol Hardware, 660 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol.
Decorate a cap or apron for Dad. Make the perfect gift to show Dad some love this Father’s Day. While supplies last.
Story Walk: Ragle Ranch Regional Park
Saturday, June 14, 11 am to 1 pm, at Ragle Ranch Regional Park. Meet at the Gazebo Group Picnic Area. Free.
Enjoy a unique and interactive story time in nature, provided by Sonoma County Regional Parks and Sonoma County Library. Story Walks encourage a love of reading and walking outdoors, perfect for children and their grownups. For the June 14th community celebration, we will read the book Gaston, by Kelly DiPuccio, and enjoy an activity at the end of each page as we meander along the path with bilingual guides. After the story, join us at the craft table for a fun art project. Learn more.
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There is a No Kings protest scheduled all over the country. In Sebastopol it is at 9 this Saturday at the main intersection at 110 S Main.
I meant to attend Coffee With the Mayor again this month, to ask him for clarity around his statement at the last (Coffee), with the mayor event, in which I asked him if the city had a plan to deal with the additional traffic that will be coming from all of these housing projects, when traffic is already backed up for miles from Main Street intersection to Wright Road and from the Main Street intersection out to Mill Station Road. His reply was “Other cities are envious of us because they would love to have that kind of traffic coming through their town.“ I’m going to the next coffee with the mayor and ask him if that means the city has no plan to divert traffic in anyway because we won’t even drive through Sebastopol anymore, we go around. So we don’t shop in Sebastopol, don’t attend events there, don’t eat at restaurants in Sebastopol. I’m sure we’re not the only ones. And Sebastopol City Council wonders why people don’t do business and Sebastopol. If the City Council wasn’t so headlong into the UN Agenda 21 plan to make Sebastopol a “15 minute City” by shutting everything down and making it impossible and inconvenient to shop here, there would probably be a lot of business in Sebastopol IMO. We would at least eat here. But the traffic has gotten so ugly, and that can make people who drive here really volatile and unpredictable in traffic, so we won’t shop here for any reason. And we live in Sebastopol.