What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
Sept. 18-24: library book sale, opera, senior prom and more
Jim Corbett's Birthday Party at Hopmonk
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 5:30 in the Beer Garden, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Jim Corbett, aka Mr. Music, is the founder and president of Peacetown. Come by, wish him a happy birthday and enjoy an evening of free outdoor music with Jim and fellow musician Kevin Russell.
Sebastopol Meet Your Neighbors (MYN) class
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Sebastopol Fire Department, 7425 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
The Sebastopol Fire Department has been providing MYN (Meet Your Neighbors) classes since 2010. The MYN class utilizes eight simple and proven preparedness steps and is an interactive time to discuss information, ideas and concerns about preparing and responding to emergencies in our neighborhoods. The objectives of the class are for attendees to become familiar with the basic framework of MYN, to feel confident enough in the framework to connect with their neighbors and join with the other neighborhoods in the Sebastopol area that are learning to work together to be more resilient when emergencies happen. Sign up here.
South Sebastopol Mixer
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 5:30 pm, at Ray's Trading Post, 3570 Gravenstein Hwy S., Sebastopol. Free.
The chamber of commerce has been shining a light on business in South Sebastopol all month. Come to this Chamber Mixer at Ray's Trading Post. Chamber mixers are great for networking with fellow businesspeople. Great food and conversation and fun raffle prizes.
Fall Lecture Series: Music and the Brain
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2:30 to 4 pm, Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. Free.
Wednesday, September 20 is the first of four Wednesdays in our Autumn Health Lecture Series on various topics relating to aging, balance and memory. This first session is with Dr. Allan Bernstein, a noted neurologist retired from the Kaiser Health system and now consulting and teaching around the North Bay (when he isn’t growing fruit trees and traveling). Dr. Bernstein’s talk is about “Music and Memory” and what research reveals on this fascinating topic. Register for this lecture at 707-829-2440.
Friends of the Sebastopol Library Book Sale
Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 20 to 23, at Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
This sale includes books for adults, children and teens, including the newest fiction. Most books are bargain-priced at $1. Most children's and teen's books are 25-50 cents. The sale is open to all. No scanners allowed on opening night. Proceeds help Sebastopol Library continue its mission of providing great reading, wonderful free programs and fantastic services to West County. Opening night: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 5 pm to 8 pm; All Day Bargains: Thursday, Sept. 21, 10 am to 6 pm; Half-price Day: Friday, Sept. 22, 10 am to 6 pm; $5 per Bag Day: Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 am to 2 pm.
Jennifer Jewell on the Personal, Ecological, and Cultural Significance of Seeds
Friday, Sept. 22, 7 pm, at Copperfield's Books, 138 N. Main St., Sebastopol. Free.
Copperfield’s Books welcomes gardening expert Jennifer Jewell to Sebastopol in celebration of her new book What We Sow: On the Personal, Ecological, and Cultural Significance of Seeds. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A and book signing.
Friday Karaoke at Community Market
Friday, Sept. 22, 6 to 8 pm, at the Garden Taproom at Community Market, 6762 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Join Community Market for a night of singing, dancing and drinks. Grab a craft beer, local wine or cider and join the fun!
The Colors of Song: A Night of Opera & More
Friday, Sept. 22, 7:30 pm at Music to My Ears Theater, 104 N. Main St., Sebastopol. $20-25.
Dive into a rich blend of English and Italian opera solos and duets. Experience compositions from the likes of Handel, Bellini, Mozart, Donizetti, Verdi, and many more. Whether you’re an opera aficionado or new to the genre, you’ll enjoy The Colors of Song—which is just one of many new musical events brought to you by Music to My Ears, the new tenants at the former Main Street Theatre on the corner of Hwys. 12 and 116. Get tickets here.
Ceramics Garden Art Sale
Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 am to 1 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. Free.
Come to the Ceramics Garden Art Sale featuring ceramic pieces from local Sebastopol Artists and succulents from UC Master Gardeners.
Aged to Perfection: Senior Prom
Saturday, Sept. 23, 7 pm to 10 pm at Community Church of Sebastopol, 1000 N. Gravenstein Hwy., Sebastopol. $100.
If you have fond memories of your senior prom or if you did not go to one, but are game now, get your dancing shoes out. It will be a wonderful evening to be dolled up in your finest Senior Prom look – from any decade you wish! Come as a single, come as a couple, come as a group. This is the Senior Center’s largest fundraiser of the year. Get tickets now.
Workshop: Letterpress Greeting Cards
Sunday, Sept. 24, 10 am to 2 pm, at North Bay Letterpress Arts, 925 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol. $100.
This four-hour workshop is perfect for those who want to make a small run of folded cards. You will learn a brief history of letterpress, get an overview of the space and equipment, gain some experience learning fundamental letterpress techniques—and come away with some awesome-looking cards. Reserve your spot.
Hopmonk Sebastopol’s 1st Annual Cowabunga Car Show
Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 to 5 pm, at Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Blvd., Sebastopol. Free.
Bring your woodys, hot rods and classics for a day of chrome car shine, high-grade suds and top shelf surfer tunes. No registration fee. Cars must be 1975 and older. Last day for submission 9/23/23. Prizes! Learn more.
Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl
Sunday, Sept. 24, 2 to 3 pm, at the Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Celebrate Latin American roots with a live performance and dance lesson from Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl. Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl's mission is to empower the community and to educate the general public by providing a greater understanding and appreciation for Mexican culture and folklore through music, dance, and traditional art forms.