What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
Oct. 23-29: Pre-Halloween happenings, wine events, hikes and more
Police Department Community Meeting
Monday, Oct. 23, 5 pm at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. Free.
Please join Police Chief Ron Nelson and Captain Jim Hickey for a community meeting and discussion about the City of Sebastopol's 'Governing Body Specific Equipment Use' ordinance. We will have one of our less-than-lethal shotguns and bean bag projectile rounds on display for viewing and will be available to answer questions and address any public concerns surrounding the use of this device.
Home Gardener Produce Exchange
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5 to 5:45 pm at the Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol. Free
Join the Sebastopol Grange from 5 to 5:45 pm to exchange or donate plant starts, seeds and produce at their final exchange of the year.
Girl Scout Sign Up
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 3:30 pm at Parkside Elementary School Multipurpose Room, 7450 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. Free.
Calling all K - 5 youth in Sebastopol/West County Area to sign up! Join Girl Scouts of Northern California staff members and volunteers for our Welcome Troop . Volunteers and staff from Girl Scouts of Northern California will be available to answer any questions you may have about Girl Scouts and getting involved. In addition, your girls will have an opportunity to try out some Girl Scout activities. Our Welcome Troop meeting dates are on Wednesdays: 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, and 11/15/2023 at 3:30 pm for one hour.
Speed Friending
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2 to 3:30 pm at Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 N. High St., Sebastopol. $15.
This is the last scheduled Speed Friending event. Discover the joy of forging new friendships and expanding your social circle at our upcoming Speed Friending event. Whether you're looking for a movie buddy, dinner companion, or simply eager to connect with like-minded souls, this is the perfect platform. The key is your courage to step out of your comfort zone; every new experience is a doorway to a richer life. $15. Register here.
Silent Peace Vigil for the Middle East
Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 6 pm to 6:30 pm at the Peace Wall, corner of McKinley and Laguna Parkway.
The violence and terror and trauma and loss of life, all lives, in the Middle East, is unbearable. Please join us for a half hour silent vigil, next to the Peace Wall in Sebastopol, between the town plaza and the Rialto movie theater. No songs, no spoken prayers, no signs, no debating. We will stand (or bring a chair if you need to sit), from 6:00 until 6:30pm this Wednesday the 25th, and every Wednesday, mourning all the lives lost, in the hope of more peaceful days to come.
Autumn Wine Series: Pinot and Chardonnay Paradise
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 5 to 7 pm at Gravenstein Grill, 8050 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. $45-55.
Gravenstein Grill is continuing its popular Summer Wine Series into the fall. This month they will be featuring two premier crops for this harvest season: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay! Ticket includes tastings with 20-plus wineries and paired small bites by Chef Simontacchi and Chef Colunga. $45 pre-order, $55 at the door. Get tickets.
Experience Muscat
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 5 to 8 pm at The Redwood, 234 South Main St., Sebastopol. $95.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we explore the diverse world of Muscat Blanc as a wine and dinner pairing experience family style at Experience Muscat. Our dining experience event includes: The History on Muscat and how it's part of the future of wine, 3-4 Muscat wines, paired with 4-5 course family-style dinner. Get tickets.
Documentary: Born to Fly
Thursday, Oct. 26, 6 pm at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $10.
Elizabeth Streb and the STREB Extreme Action Company form a motley troupe of flyers and crashers. Propelled by Streb's edict that anything too safe is not action, these daredevils challenge the assumptions of art, aging, injury, gender, and human possibility. This special evening is dedicated to Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival volunteers with gratitude and a celebration of the future. Get tickets.
Cannabis and Seniors
Friday, Oct. 27, 2:30 to 4 pm, at the Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 North High St., Sebastopol. $10.
Curious about how cannabis can help you live a healthier, happier life? Chris Muffoletto, a Cannabis Community Educator, will present the ways cannabis works in the body to help improve sleep, alleviate pain and inflammation and reduce anxiety. Register here.
Full Moon Adventure for Families
Friday, Oct. 27, 4:30 to 7 pm at the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, 625 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa. Free.
Join the fun of a drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like walk through the oak woodland of Lower Stone Farm along the Laguna de Santa Rosa. Laguna Foundation staff and volunteers will welcome you and provide an adventure booklet that will guide your explorations. They will also be stationed at special activities throughout the site to lead activities. Reserve your spot.
Halloween Extravaganza at Horse and Plow
Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 9 pm at Horse and Plow, 1272 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol. $15-20.
Horse and Plow's final event of the year! This very special Halloween concert will feature local favorites the John Courage Trio, Gil Brothers Band, and Schlee. This concert is sure to be scary good, so do not miss this grand finale as we celebrate and bid adieu to what was an amazing music season this year! Delicious food from Belfare will be available for purchase. Costumes encouraged! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. General admission, with limited seating. No outside food allowed. 21 and over. Get tickets here.
Midnight Masquerade
Friday, Oct. 27, 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Music to My Ears Theater, 104 N. Main St., Sebastopol. $30.
Are you ready to get spooky? Our second year doing our ever popular Midnight Masquerade! Your favorite musical theatre numbers that are Halloween themed or that give you a fright with a live orchestra featuring some of the most talented singers in the bay area. Get tickets.
Sebastopol Walks: Funky Sebastopol
Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 am. Meet at the downtown plaza. Free.
Join us for a short, interesting and tasty stroll through town (approximately two miles). From Weavers to our favorite Wiccan to a glimpse of the Wonders of Art Trails. We shall visit a Gnome Maker and the Wizards of Sebastopol’s big screen artists. Along the way we will have tasty nibbles from a few of Sebastopol’s newest purveyors of food. Leaders: Robert Harkavy & Annella Dalrymple.
Halloween Costume Contest and Ghost Hunt
Contest is Saturday, Oct. 28, 1 pm at The Toyworks. Ghost Hunt 10 am - 6 pm in downtown.
Find a ghost in downtown shops. Fill out your Ghost tracker. If you find them all, you’ll win a Gift Certificate to Toyworks! Pick up your Ghost tracker at Silk Moon Gallery and drop off completed form at The Chamber of Commerce at 265 S. Main St. Open to children and adults. This event is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Sebastopol Downtown Association. Good Luck!
Seasonal Natural Dye Workshop
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, 10 am to 4 pm at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $220.
Dye plants have been used for thousands of years in arts and crafts and are just as relevant today as in the past. Whether your creative process includes weaving, embroidery, knitting, hooking, stitching, mending, sewing or any of the other creative ways to explore fiber, this class is for you. Natural colors can be vivid to subtle and can be manipulated for color value, hue and saturation. Using natural dyes can also reduce our impact on the environment and teach us more about our landscape, botany, chemistry and native plants. $200 + $20 materials fee. Teacher: Sue Ellen McCann. Get tickets.
PEEK INTO NEXT WEEK: Parks After Dark: Howl-O-Ween
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Playground Parking Area. $10.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to hike Ragle at night? Join park staff for a special treat on Halloween to explore the howlers of darkness. During this exclusive after-hours program, we will hike 1 to 2 miles over moderate terrain, discovering nocturnal critters and bravely embracing moonlit spooks! The cost is $10 for Sonoma County residents and $12 for out-of-county attendees. For more information, contact Emily Bell at communityengagementprograms@sonoma-county.org. Registration required. Register here.