What's happening this week in Sebastopol? Feb. 20-26
What's happening this week in Sebastopol? Feb. 20-26
Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras parties, Ukraine fundraisers, and the return of Sebastopol Walks
Wow, there’s a lot going on this week, especially this weekend. It’s going to be hard to decide where to be - so many options!
Fat Tuesday in the Beergarden with the The Pulsators
Tuesday, Feb. 21, begins at 5 pm, at Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Join the Pulsators celebrating Fat Tuesday, the last chance to raise a ruckus before Lent. This is a free show, no ticket required. It will be held outdoors in the beer garden. Learn more.
Sebastopol City Council Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6 pm on Zoom
This Sebastopol City Council Meeting features discussions of the plans and bidding process for the Bodega Avenue Project Phase 1, mid-year budget adjustments, and yet more discussion of “public comment for items not on the agenda.” See the meeting agenda and Zoom link here.
Yoga for Peace: Stand with Ukraine
Friday, Feb. 24, at 6 to 7:30 pm at Wischemann Hall, 465 Morris St., Sebastopol. Minimum $30 donation.
Sebastopol World Friends is offering an evening of yoga on the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. This special yoga class will be led by three Sonoma County Instructors, Hediyeh Bell, Monica Bravo, and Vickie Morse. A brief meditation for World Peace will follow. All proceeds will go directly to Sebastopol World Friends for humanitarian aid for Sebastopol’s sister city, Chyhyryn. A live zoom option is available. Get tickets.
SOLD OUT - Bobby McFerrin & Motion: Circlesongs
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 & 25 at 7 pm to 9 pm at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris Ave, Sebastopol. $45
The legendary Bobby McFerrin appears at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center with Sebastopol’s very own Love Choir and Analy High School Chamber Singers. More info.
Sebastopol Walks: Drinks
Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 am to 12:30 pm. Meet at the downtown plaza.
Have you ever wondered how gin is made or what happens inside that new place on Main called Soft Medicine? On this easy walk around Sebastopol, we will explore the diverse selection of drinking establishments in town. We will visit a distillery for gin and vodka; a brewery to find out how beer is made; a juice bar that makes more than juice; a sanctuary that makes elixirs and teas; a coffee shop that has perfected coffee tea bags; and a shop that sells boba. The walk is about 3 miles.
Gravenstein Elementary School TK/Kindergarden Open House for prospective families
Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 to 11 am, Gravenstein Elementary, 3840 Twig Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Discover a school that has energetic and compassionate teachers, a beautiful rural setting, focus on learning through play, engaging enrichment classes and much more. Call (707) 823-5361 for more information.
Analy High School Band Pasta & Music
Saturday, Feb. 25, 1 to 4 pm at Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido. $25.
Support the Analy High School Band by coming to this outdoor event at Rio Nido Roadhouse. Music provided by small ensembles from the Analy High School Orchestra and jazz bands. Get tickets.
Support Ukraine: A fundraising event
Saturday, Feb. 25, 7 to 9 pm at the Two Acre Wood Common House, 500 Robinson Road, Sebastopol. RSVP at 707-536-5016. $25 to $200.
A fundraising event, sponsored by Sebastopol World Friends. Music, poetry and cookies. All funds support Sebastopol World Friends’ (501c3) effort to equip Invincibility Centers in Chyhyryn, our sister city in Ukraine. Bring cash, check, or donate at their website.
The LGBT and Friends Mardi Gras Dance Party
Saturday, Feb. 25, 6:30 to 10 pm at the Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. $15-20.
Come be dazzled and energized with outstanding dance music, entertainment, parade and lights display. Prizes for best costumes. We will also have fortune tellers and tarot card readers. Free popcorn, snacks and cake. Register here.
Sebastopol Masons All-You-Can-Eat Annual Crab Feed
Saturday, Feb. 25, 5:30 to 7 pm, 373 N. Main St., Sebastopol. $32.50 – $65
Come to the Sebastopol Masons’ annual All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed. Two sittings: 5:30 pm and 7 pm. Family style seating. Bring your whole family. Discounts for children, and kids under 6 years old are free. Serving crab, pasta, salad and garlic bread. Refreshments and desserts available for purchase. Proceeds go toward the fraternal and charitable programs of the local Masonic Lodge (La Fayette Lodge #126). Get tickets.
Coiled Straw Basket Workshop with Charlie Kennard
Sunday, Feb. 26, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa. $120.
Learn how to use native grasses to create baskets! We will use native deer grass or rush as the foundation for the beginning of a bowl-shaped basket suitable for holding fruit or for dough-rising. As binder, we will use peeled willow. Participants with strong hands and who wish to start a skep (beehive) will have the option of using a roadside grass and binding cane. Reserve your spot.
PEEK AT NEXT WEEK: Sebastopol Carbon Conversations: Rainwater Cisterns – The Salmon Creek Experience. Wednesday, Mar. 1, 7 pm, at the Sebastopol Grange. 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy 12). Free. Rainwater cisterns are making a comeback in West County. Learn how this strategy can be applied in your neighborhood. Find out more.
WANT TO SEE MORE EVENTS? See the newly revived Sebastopol Community Calendar.
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT to the Sebastopol Times at sebastopoltimes@gmail.com. Write SEB TIMES EVENT in the subject line, so it won’t get lost in the clutter.