What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
Sept. 23-29: Art Trails opening reception, birding, roots guitar, seed saving class, and Silent Movie Day
Q&A with city council candidates
Monday, Sept. 23, 6 pm to 7 pm at Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
The Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association are sponsoring a Q&A with city council candidates Phill Carter, Neysa Hinton and Stanton ‘Kee’ Nethery TONIGHT, Monday, Sept. 23, at 6 pm to 7 pm at Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. It’s free. There are no tickets for this event. Just show up.
Sebastopol Grange General Meeting: Measure J Presentation
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. $10.
Potluck dinner and speaker. The Grange will provide a Mexican entree prepared by Chef Matt. Please bring side dishes (lovingly labeled) and your own dishes and utensils. Our speakers will be Wendy Krupnick and Sarah Keiser, who will give us an overview of Measure J with a follow-up Q&A session. This event is preceded by the Home Gardener Produce Exchange at 5 pm.
Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6 pm, at Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 S. Main St., Sebastopol. Free.
The planning commission will discuss a use permit for convalescent housing on Corline Court. Also a report from the walking tour and a vacation rental ordinance report. (There is also a Design Review Board meeting on Tuesday at 3 pm, but we don't see an agenda posted.)
Winging It Wednesday
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, at Ragle Ranch Regional Park. Meet at the parking lot by the dog park. Free.
Enjoy leisurely bird walks for all levels of experience on the last Wednesday of the month. These outings are designed especially for older adults to enjoy nature, each other’s company and the unique avian friends found at each park. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us. No registration required for this free program.
Giants Rising: Film and director Q&A
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 4 pm and 7 pm, Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $15.25.
A journey into the heart of America’s most iconic forests, Giants Rising reveals the secrets and the saga of the coast redwoods—the tallest and among the oldest living beings on Earth. Q&A with Director Lisa Landers following 7 pm show. Get tickets.
Roots Rhythm Guitar
Thursdays, Sept. 26 to Nov. 14, 7 pm to 8:15 pm, at the Folk Farm Music School at Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. $265.
This 8-week beginning/intermediate course is designed to introduce you to roots rhythm guitar playing, focusing on flatpicking and fingerstyle guitar. This class will refine your left and right hand technique and improve your rhythm guitar playing. Taught by Samuel Gray Edmonson and Michaela Mae. Ages 16 and up. Register now.
Fall Risk Screening
Friday, Sept. 27, 1 pm to 4 pm, at Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. Free.
Determine if you are at an increased risk for falling by performing a series of physical activities, and learn what you can do to lower your risk of having a fall. By appointment only, 10 minutes per person. This event is limited to 12 appointments. To reserve your spot, call 707-829-2440.
SOLD OUT: Election Series with the League of Women Voters
Friday, Sept. 27, 2:30 pm to 4 pm, at Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 North High St., Sebastopol.
For over 100 years, the League of Women Voters has been empowering voters and defending democracy. They are a diverse, non-partisan, grassroots group of women and men with a long-standing tradition of educating voters. They envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. This presentation will help demystify your ballot. In addition, you will hear the existing law, proposed changes, fiscal impact, the supporters and opponents as well as the campaign financing for each measure. To reserve your spot, call 707-829-2440.
Three Jolly Coachmen (Kingston Trio Tribute Group)
Friday, Sept. 27, 4 pm to 6 pm, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $20.
The Three Jolly Coachmen from Williamsburg, VA, perform the songs of the Kingston Trio, an iconic group that was at the forefront of the Folk Music Revival in the late 50s and early 60s. Get tickets.
Seed Saving: Processing dry seeds from the garden
Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 am to noon, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 500 Robinson Road, Sebastopol. By donation.
Seed saving gives us the opportunity to work with the full lifecycle of a plant not just the edible parts. If you have not winnowed seed before, it can be an incredibly satisfying task that connects us to our ancestors’ traditional stewardship of seeds from foraged and grown crops. In this hands-on class, you will learn a variety of seed-processing techniques. Try your hand at cleaning seeds harvested from our seed garden. We will use simple winnowing techniques from bowls, as well as specialized seed screens and old school machines. Class will be held on the north side of the Seed Library in the shade. You can also come harvest seed with us at our Seed Garden Work Party, 9 am-11 am, on the church grounds. Our Seed Library will also be open from 9 am-12 pm—lots of free seeds for the community grown in our seed garden.
Art Trails Opening Reception
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2 pm to 4 pm, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 High St., Sebastopol. Free.
Art Trails Open Studios is coming up during the last two weekends in October. The official Art Trails exhibit, which features one piece by every artist on the tour, is opening this weekend at SebARTS. The reception is this Saturday from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exhibit runs from September 28 to Oct 27.
Billy Bob's Fish Fry
Saturday, Sept. 28, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, at the Sebastopol Masonic Center, 373 North Main St., Sebastopol. $25.
Sebastopol Royal Arch Masons Chapter presents its 19th Annual Billy Bob's Fish Fry. Enjoy some great fried fish. Bring the whole family. Adults: $25; Children 5-12yrs: $12; Children under 5: Free. Get tickets. This is a fundraiser for this Masonic Chapter.
Autumn Equinox Ritual
Sunday, Sept. 29, 8 am to 9 am, at Osmosis Day Spa, 209 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone. $25.
Celebrate autumn with guidance from an exceptionally talented creator of transformative rituals. Aea Luz is an experienced facilitator of transformational gatherings. She is also a world soul-folk singer-songwriter who sings for personal and collective transformation, spreading love through her music and honoring all that is sacred in life. Get tickets.
Intro to Letterpress
Sunday, Sept. 29, 10 am to 2 pm, at North Bay Letterpress Arts, 925-D Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol. $130.
Learn the fundamental tools and techniques of letterpress printing in this hands-on workshop. Students learn the essentials of typesetting and press work and experience the magic of bringing words to life on our Vandercook SP15 cylinder press. Every student gets a chance to operate the press and pull a handful of prints to bring home. Reserve your spot.
Silent Movie Day at the Rialto
Sunday, Sept. 29, 12 pm, at Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. $10.50
In honor of Silent Movie Day, the Rialto presents Laurel & Hardy: Year One—four of their newly restored silent films: Duck Soup, Flying Elephants, Putting Pants on Phillip, and The Battle of the Century. Get tickets.
For a more complete musical schedule for Sebastopol, see happeningsonomacounty.com and choose Sebastopol from the dropdown.
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Thank you League of Women Voters. In past years they teamed with Maplight for voters guide and financial disclosure.
This election cycle they don’t have such information but Calmatters does. A very helpful website: https://calmatters.org/california-voter-guide-2024/