What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
Qigong, talking with plants, art for the joy of it, and a multicultural festival
Qigong at Osmosis
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, 209 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone. $139.
Join Osmosis for an enriching experience through the ancient practice of Qigong, offering a gentle yet powerful introduction to self-massage and self-awareness techniques rooted in this timeless tradition. You’ll learn simple, practices that can be easily integrated into your daily life. Included is a cedar enzyme footbath and lunch. Get tickets.
Sebastopol City Council Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 6 pm, at 425 Morris St., Sebastopol. Free.
Meet new city attorney Alex Mog. Check on the progress of the fire department consolidation with LAFCO’s Mark Bramfitt, then hear a report from the council’s Fire Ad Hoc, plus learn the status of various proposals to raise money for the city. See the full agenda here.
Intuitive Painting Class (for the joy of it!)
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 10 am to 1 pm, Wild Sage Painting Studio, 1405 Cooper Road, Sebastopol. $50.
Leave behind the world of making art for others to evaluate, critique, and judge. Come into a world where you jump into the river of creative flow and go on a mysterious, surprising and enlivening inner adventure. In this world, the colors and images get to flow off the tip of your brush for the pure joy of the experience. No reason needed, no product to make, nobody to please, just time to connect and replenish from the inside out. Drop-ins welcome. No past experience necessary, all materials provided. Reserve your spot.
Free Introduction to Square Dancing
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Wischemann Hall, 465 Morris St., Sebastopol. Free.
Today’s Social Square Dancing uses 55 moves woven together in an ever-varying tapestry of dance set to a variety of music. Exercise your body and mind as part of a very supportive community of dancers. Wear casual attire. Everyone is welcome—lesbian, gay, straight. No partner needed, but bringing a friend is always fun. Walk-ins welcome. Register here.
Energy bill assistance with Sonoma Clean Power
Thursday, Sept. 5, 1:45 pm, at the Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. $5.
Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) will give a presentation on electricity bill assistance, available discounts and home upgrades. Learn about the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, PG&E CARE discounts, PG&E Medical Baseline discount, SCP’s GridSavvy energy reduction incentives. Opening comments from Sebastopol Vice Mayor Zollman. Register here.
2024 Plant Spirit Talk Wisdom Exchange Confluence
Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 am to 7 pm, in Sebastopol. Starts at $215.
Offering over a dozen immersive areas and workshops to choose from, including medicine making, herbal experientials, dream work, rituals, meditations, herb walks, land stewardship circle, and more. Participants will choose their flow and pace for the day and be nurtured in mind, body, and soul. See the schedule and get tickets (non-refundable) here. Address provided upon registration.
Succulents and Ceramics Garden Art Sale
Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 am to 2 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol.
Do you love succulents and ceramics? Succulents are a great fire-wise, water-wise and colorful plant for your garden. Master Gardeners are teaming up with the SebARTS Ceramics department to host a succulent sale. We have the perfect succulent to fill the ceramics the art center will be selling. Cash or checks Only. Proceeds benefit UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County and the Sebastopol Center for the Arts.
Opening Reception for “Flora of the Laguna”
Saturday, Sept. 7, 3 pm to 5 pm, Heron Hall, Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa. Free.
Come to the grand opening of our new art exhibit, “Flora of the Laguna,” featuring beautiful botanical art by local artists and focusing on the conservation and restoration of native plants of the Laguna. Let’s celebrate the beauty of Laguna flora through detailed and colorful artwork. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the talented artists behind the exhibit and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of botanical art. Featured Artists: Nina Antze, Janet Barocco, Alice Condit, Mary Ellen Grimes, Cindy Holst, Mary Ellen King, Elisabeth Knisley, Lynne Lyle, Susan Mark Raymond, Kitty Ritz, Ginny Ritama Spencer, and Christina Titus Vale. No RSVP necessary. Donations appreciated.
St. Sebastian’s Multicultural Festival
Sunday, Sept. 8, 10 am to 4 pm, at St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church, 7983 Covert Lane, Sebastopol. Free.
Enjoy a celebration of culture and community at St. Sebastian’s Multicultural Festival. St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church is as ethnically diverse as Sonoma County itself—and the beauty of this diversity will be on full display at its first Multicultural Festival. Enjoy regional cuisines from different parts of Mexico and Central and South America, as well as Portugal, Italy and more. Enjoy music, dance, food, cultural displays, and fun for all the family. Raffle prizes.
PEAK INTO NEXT WEEK: Sebastopol Center for the Arts’ North Star Gala is Saturday, Sept. 14, 5 to 9 pm. Tickets: $250 and up. Multi-sensory arts experiences throughout the evening with music, art, film, poetry and performances. Get tickets.
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