What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
August 12-18: Science Buzz Cafe, Peacetown, USPS job fair, community center benefit concert, nongendered partner dance, and SoCo Poet Laureate inauguration
Estate Planning Workshop
Monday, August 12, 12:30 pm, at Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. Free for members, $5 non-members.
Estate planning attorney and Senior Center Board Member Tate Birnie will be giving a one-hour presentation overview of estate planning. She will be answering your questions about what type of estate planning documents you need. She will be discussing the differences between wills and trusts, introducing you to power of attorney and advance health care directive, and discussing beneficiary designations for retirement accounts and life insurance. Call 707-829-2440 to register or register online here.
Science Buzz Cafe: What Is A Time Bank?
Monday, August 12, 6 pm to 7:30 pm, Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. $10.
Time bank co-founder Gayle Bergmann will share the history of time banking nationally and locally, Time Bank Events Team Leader Nina Faulkner will share her experiences giving and receiving help, and Time Bank Administrative Coordinator David Gill will demonstrate how the time bank’s Time and Talents member website works.
Home Gardener Produce Exchange
Tuesday, August 13, 5 pm to 5:45 pm, at the Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. Free.
Bring your surplus produce and starts to swap with other home gardeners. Excess produce will be donated to the local food pantry.
Alzheimer’s Association Healthy Living for Brain and Body
Wednesday, August 14, 2:30 pm, at Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. Free for members, $5 non-members.
Join the Sebastopol Area Senior Center to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Call 707-829-2440 to register.
Peacetown with Fleetwood Macrame and Bohemian Highway
Wednesday, August 14, 5 to 8 pm, at Ives Park, 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol. Free.
Fleetwood Macramé has become one of the Bay Area’s most exciting tribute bands. What began as a simple exercise in fun has turned into an awe inspiring live experience complete with show stopping renditions of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits. Audience participation is encouraged. Opening act Bohemian Highway is releasing their new limited edition vinyl album “Songs In The Key Of Bees” at this show. (Side 2 was recorded live at Peacetown.)
USPS Sebastopol Job Fair
Thursday, August 15, 10 am to 2 pm, at Sebastopol Post Office, 290 South Main St., Sebastopol. Free.
Come to this job fair to begin a successful career with the US Postal Service. Management staff will be there to answer questions about working for the Postal Service, benefits, and provide guidance on how to apply. There will be computers on site for you to apply on the spot if you like, or you can bring your own computer. Reserve your spot.
Vocal Voyage
Friday, August 16, 7:30 pm, at MTME Theater, 104 N. Main St., Sebastopol. $15 online, $20 at the door.
Embark on a vocal journey with the advanced students of Music to My Ears Studio. Delve into a captivating blend of modern vocal styles, from the smooth riffs of jazz to the authentic tales of folk, the rhythmic pulse of country, the electrifying energy of rock, and the irresistible beats of pop. Enjoy an evening that celebrates the rich tapestry of vocal styles and talents. Your musical voyage awaits at the Vocal Voyage Concert, an exploration of voice and genre. Get tickets.
Back to School Weekend at Region with DRNK Wines
Friday, August 16 to Sunday, August 18, at Region, 180 Morris St., Sebastopol.
Let’s celebrate the start of the school year and give back to our local schools. Join Region all weekend for a special flight or glass of wine from DRNK Wines for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Art & Soul Sebastopol to get the classroom(s) of your choice set up this year the way they need! Visit Region any day between Friday, Aug 16, to Sunday, August 18, to qualify to enter. 20% off bottle purchases for teachers and their staff. Winner will be pulled Sunday evening and notified Monday, August 19, so have your chosen school and classroom ready! Winning person must pick up gift card in person and have details about their school/classroom of choice. Get tickets.
Forgiveness Ceremony
Saturday, August 17, 10 am to 12 pm, at Ragle Ranch Park, Sebastopol. Free.
Resentment, anger, jealousy have stolen enough of your precious energy. On this morning, come together in community to return that energy, to put an end to the suffering we cause by our own hands. If you have ever been hurt by someone, or hurt someone, then this is the time and place for you. This is a FREE event, however please register as there is a 50-person maximum at the site. Attendees may park outside Ragle Ranch park and walk in for free. There is a $7 fee to park in the park, or you may use a Sonoma County Parks Pass if you have one. Reserve your spot.
Opening Reception—Journeys of the Soul: Paintings by Teri Sloat
Saturday, August 17, 4 pm to 6 pm, at Sebastopol Gallery, 150 N. Main St., Sebastopol. Free.
According to the artist, “From the series, Woman and Fox, A Journey, these pastel paintings have allowed me to work my way through my own inner journey. I have walked through many of these landscapes physically and they have offered me places to contemplate, new paths to explore, and places to stop, reflect and rest. These journeys have offered sunlit moments of revelation, awareness, and comfort. Journeys of the Soul also include paintings of the lush inner landscape of an imagination we share. Woman and Fox have continued to travel together through 29 paintings as my own personal journey continues.” Show runs from August 2 through September 28.
On the Edge: A Benefit Concert for the SCCC
Saturday, August 17, 7 pm, at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. $35 advance, $50 VIP seating.
Come together for an important evening of music benefiting the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. We’ll be joined by several acts including the Duo Quartet featuring Nina Gerber, Chris Webster and Pam Delgado, Jeri Jones (of Blame Sally), the always fun Crying Uncle, and the enchanting SonoMusette. Grab some friends or come make new ones at this special benefit concert in support of saving the Community Center from the edge! Get tickets.
OutWest Dance
Saturday, August 17, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, at Wischemann Hall, 779 Johnson St., Sebastopol. $10-20 sliding scale.
Non-gendered partner dancing. Enjoy country 2-step, east & west coast swing, country waltz, nightclub 2-step, line dancing. 6:30-7:30 LESSON: Beginning country waltz taught by Christa Youngern, an exceptional dancer, adept at both leading & following. She’ll have you waltzing in no time flat. 7:30-9:30: Partner & Line Dancing Mix. Beginners welcome, no partner needed, lots of friendly faces!
The Trade - Live music, Artisan Crafts and Gourmet Eats
Sunday, August 18, 11 am to 4 pm, at the Barlow, Sebastopol. Free.
Visit the Barlow every third Sunday of the month for THE TRADE—a vibrant monthly market. Explore a curated selection of vintage treasures, handmade goods, lush plants and more. Family and pet-friendly. Whether you’re looking to shop, eat, or simply enjoy some fantastic live music, The Trade has something for everyone. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day of shopping, eating, and dancing.
Pop up “Good Vibes Only” with artist Jaclyn Finkle and the Velvet Bandit
Sunday, August 18, 11 am to 5 pm, at Lori Austin Gallery, 6780 McKinley St., Sebastopol. Free.
“Good Vibes Only” promises to be a captivating celebration of color, emotion, and creativity. Known for her eclectic and expressive style, Finkle’s work explores themes of positivity and joy, inviting viewers to experience a transformative artistic journey. The Velvet Bandit is a mixed media artist whose mission is to make the world a better place, one pasteup at a time. Her works reflect important issues in today’s world. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to engage with the artist directly, learn about their creative process, and gain insights into the inspiration behind each piece.
Music Literacy Workshop
Sunday, August 18, 11 am to 5 pm, at the Folk Farm School, at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. $125.
This class offers a holistic approach to understanding music, exploring the intricate relationships between scales, chords, melodies, and stringed instruments in an ensemble. Taught by Dave Pascoe & Michaela Mae. Register here.
SoCo Poet Laureate Inauguration: Dave Seter
Sunday, August 18, 2 pm to 5 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High St, Sebastopol. $10.
The Sebastopol Center for the Arts, along with the Poet Laureate Selection Committee, invites the public to a reception honoring our outgoing Poet Laureate Elizabeth Herron and our new Laureate Dave Seter. Reserve your spot.
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