Planning your week?  Here are some ideas of things you might find interesting

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Complimentary Wine Tasting;  Every Friday 5:30 - 7 pm Flamingo Hotel in the Terrace Grille.  www.flamingoresort.com

Bay Area Discovery Museum FREE first Wed. of each month. Hands-on exploring at the Museum 9am - 4pm.  Bay Area Discovery Museum Sausalito (415) 339-3900.  www.BayKidsMuseum.org Babytime at the library FREE

Storytime for babies 0-18 mos. and  their parent or care giver.  Fun stories, songs and bounces! 10am every Wednesday Windsor Library 838-1020 ext. 6 Preschool Storytime at the library  Free  Stories, songs, and more for ages 3-6 yrs.  11 am every Fri. Santa Rosa Central Library  545-3600

Museum Mondays for little ones Charles Schulz Museum open for ages 1-5 and their care giver FREE Story time, games and arts & crafts for children.  Fourth Monday of ea. month 10 - noon.  579-4452

Sonoma County Farm Trails www.farmtrails.org

Household Toxic disposal Central Disposal Site 500 Mecham Rd Petaluma FREE for residents.  Bring your I.D.  Thurs, Fri, Sat 7:30am - 3:30pm www.recyclenow.org or 565-3375                

Tasting Flights at Stonestreet Winery
Wine Education: Our tasting room with stunning views of our Alexander Mountain Estate has an exciting and evolving tasting menu for your sampling pleasure. We offer tasting flights featuring our Chardonnays, Merlots and Cabernet Sauvignons, many of which are produced in quantities of less than 300 cases so they are available only in our tasting room. 7111 Hwy 128, Healdsburg
Fee: $7-$18Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 355.8008

Appointment -- Sebastiani's Wine and Cheese Pairing Seminar
Food & Wine Education: This tasty seminar will introduce you to the secrets behind perfect pairing. It includes 5 Sebastiani wines paired with 5 artisanal cheeses. Your palate will thank you as you discover the gastronomical pleasures that occur when a pairing is just right! 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
Fee: Call for reservations and pricingTime: by appointment only Phone Number: (800) 888.5532 x3203

Downtown Santa Rosa Arts District
Exhibits, Museums: Come Downtown to enjoy the Arts District...Downtown Santa Rosa! See public sculptures and visit many venues that make this area so inspiring, including the Sonoma County Museum, the Arts Council of Sonoma County and Courthouse and Railroad Squares. Call for more information.
Fee: VariesTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 543.3732

Daily -- Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie at St. Francis Winery
Food & Wine Education: Food & Wine Education: The Wine & Charcuterie tasting, which is served al fresco May thru October, includes a flight of St. Francis wines presented with a rustic charcuterie plate which will include the Chef's house-made pates, rillettes, along with the best artisan made cheeses, salumi, and olives. 100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa
Fee: $30, Free to Wine Club MembersTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 543.77

• Daily, by appointment -- Wine & Cheese Pairing Seminar at Sebastiani
  Food & Wine Education: This tasty seminar will introduce you to the secrets behind perfect pairing. It includes 5 Sebastiani wines paired with 5 artisan cheeses. Your palate will thank you as you discover the gastronomical pleasures that occur when a pairing is just right! 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: $30Time: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 933.3313

• Daily, by appointment -- Michel-Schlumberger Vertical Reserve Cabernet Tastings
  Wine Education: Since these wines are all from estate grown fruit, and the same special block in the vineyard, each vintage will reflect the unique characteristics of a different growing season. Taste them side by side using Reidel glassware. A guided tasting that allows you to compare and contrast these wines. Call for an appointment. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $25Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 447.3060

• Daily -- Charcuterie on the Patio at St. Francis Winery
  Food & Wine Education: Relax on our Syrah Patio at the foot of the Majestic Mayacamas and sample our chef's selection of local cheeses, meats and housemade rillettes paired with your choice of a red or white flight. Our summer Charcuterie and wine tasting experience is the perfect way to enjoy a casual Sonoma Valley afternoon. 100 Pythian Road at Hwy 12, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $25/$20 Wine Club MembersTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.9463

• Daily -- Sonoma Valley Winery Tour
  Wine Education: Board one of California Wine Tours luxury vehicles where you can join other wine country enthusiasts in enjoying four winery stops. The tour will begin from a popular Sonoma Valley location. Reservations are required and includes lunch. California Wine Tours, 4075 Solano Avenue, Napa
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 294.6386

• Ongoing -- Cooking and Wine Classes at Ramekins
  Food Education: Sonoma Valley's only facility dedicated to the education of the home cook, from amateur to the aficionado. Renowned chefs, authors and culinary experts teach their styles and techniques with class participants. Located just off the Sonoma Plaza, Ramekins features all types of cooking and wine classes year 'round. Call or visit us online for class schedule. 450 West Spain Street, Sonoma
  Fee: $35-$80 per classTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 933.0450 x811

• Daily -- Reserve Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
  Wine & Food Education: Our executive Chef, Justin Wangler, has created a special reserve wine and food tasting focusing on the winery's small-production, limited release wines, including Highland Estates and Stature wines paired with delectable original recipes specifically to pair with the featured wines. Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton
  Fee: $25/$30 Groups of 6 or more /$18 Wine Club Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 576.3810

• Daily -- Wine and Cheese Pairing at Robledo Family Winery
  Food & Wine Education: A selection of local artisan cheeses paired with our reserve wine flight. To be accompanied by seasonal condiments and chocolate truffles. Six guest minimum/eight guest maximum. Seven day advanced reservations required. 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $30/$25 Time: By appointment only Phone Number: (707) 939.6903

• Ongoing -- Downtown Santa Rosa Arts District
  Exhibits, Museums: Come Downtown to enjoy the Arts District...Downtown Santa Rosa! See public sculptures and visit many venues that make this area so inspiring, including the Sonoma County Museum, the Arts Council of Sonoma County and Courthouse and Railroad Squares. Call for more information.
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 543.3732

• Ongoing -- Relish Culinary School Cooking Classes
  Food Education: Relish combines professional chefs and distinct venues to create unique cooking classes and other culinary events. Classes cover a wide variety of topics, from cooking basics to gourmet wine pairings, ethnic menus to cooking with children. Call or visit us online for more information. Relish Culinary School, 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $25 - $125 per classTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 431.9999

• By appointment -- Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop at B.R. Cohn
  Wine Education: Join a B.R. Cohn hospitality representative and photographer David Sharp as he takes you on a three hour walk through the B.R. Cohn Olive Hill Estate Vineyards. David will share his tips for shooting great vineyard photos, while he discusses the different aspects of Olive Hill's vines. Call for an appointment. 15000 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen
  Fee: $45/$35 Wine Club MembersTime: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 931.7924 ext 123

• Every Sunday -- Champagne Sunday Brunch at the Flamingo Resort
  Family Fun: Join us for Champagne Brunch in the Terrace Grille at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa. Call for more information and reservations. 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $27.95 Adults/$17.95 Children under 12/Under 5 freeTime: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 523.4745

• Every Tuesday - Sunday Night -- Live Music at Main Street Station
  Live Music: Enjoy live acoustic Jazz, Blues, and a variety of other fine music and comedy in our intimate entertainment venue. 16280 Main St, Guerneville
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for information & tickets Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Every Wednesday -- Dry Creek Kitchen's Wine Wednesdays
  Dry Creek Kitchen, Charlie Palmer's internationally acclaimed Wine Country restaurant, announces a wine program that allows guests to enjoy rare and unique vintages at greatly reduced prices. Each Wednesday, a distinct and exceptional wine will be available by the glass or bottle at the incomparable price of 10% over cost. 317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: dicounted 10%over costTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 394.6500

• Every First & Third Wednesday -- Celtic Session Music-Guerneville School
  Live Music, Benefit: Join us the First & Third Wednesday of each month for Celtic Folk Music at 16280 Main Street, Guerneville. This is an invitation to participate at a gathering of Celtic musician's session. 10% of today's pizza sales are donated to 2nd grade at Guerneville School.
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Every Thursday -- Martini Music Thursdays
  Live Music: Located in the Bluewater Bistro's Fireside Lounge, local music artists, Martini specials, great wine country bar menu and the views you have been dreaming of. All ages welcome. 21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.3538

• Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday -- Michel-Schlumberger Green Tour and Hillside Tasting
  Wine Education: Enjoy this extraordinary tour of our eco-friendly Estate learning about our organic garden, abundant wildlife, Wine Creek restoration, sustainable winegrowing and more. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of our award winning Estate wines. Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $30Time: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 447.3060

• Every Thusday, Friday & Saturday -- Sebastiani's Open Air Trolley Tour
  Historic, Wine Education: See historic Sonoma, inclusive of three of our prized vineyards, through the eyes of the Cuneo & Sebastiani Families. Approximately 50 minutes. Weather permitting. 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: $7.50 per person Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.3230

• First Friday of the month -- Williamson Wines - 2010 Epicurean Dinners
  Food & Wine Education: Join Bill and Dawn Williamson for an Epicurean Dinner at the Dry Creek Kitchen featuring food perfectly paired with Williamson Wines! Chef Dustin and Bill Williamson work together to create and pair each of the six course dinners. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $150 all inclusive, limited to 10 guest Time: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 433.1500

• Friday through Sunday and by appointment -- Vineyard Excursion in the Pinzgauer
  Wine Education: This adventure will get you out into Gundlach Bundschu's 320-acre estate. Our Pinzgauer vehicle takes you into the foothills of the Mayacamas mountains, where you'll learn about the vines that have made our wines for 150 years. After a tasting at the summit, we'll head back to the caves for a sip of our Vintage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
  Fee: $40/personTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 939.3019

• Every Friday and Saturday -- Blackstone Wine & Cheese Tour
  Food & Wine Education: Enjoy Blackstone’s Wine & Cheese Tour every Friday & Saturday. Includes winery tour, wine tasting and cheese pairing! Group size limited to 12 people. Reservations Required. 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
  Fee: $25Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.1999

• Second Friday of the Month -- Ballroom & Latin Dancing
  Dancing: Join us for dance lessons with Emily McAuliffe, then dancing with deejay Freddie Marsh-Lott. Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Lesson & Dance $10/Dance only $8Time: 7:30 p.m. Dance Lesson/8:15 p.m. Dance Phone Number: (707) 529.2824

• Friday & Saturday Mornings -- Ravenswood Wine Blending Seminar
  Wine Education: Experience the joys and frustrations of being a winemaker. Learn about zin, carignane, petite sirah, and why they are blended together. Each participant creates their own blend and leaves with a 375ml bottle of their wine to impress their friends. Allow for an hour and a half. RSVP with peter.griffith@ravenswood-wine.com. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $50 per personTime: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349 or (707) 933.2332

• Fridays -- Bayer Park and Community Garden
  Family Fun, Garden Education: Experience Santa Rosa's agricultural past - in the middle of the city! The whole family will delight in the barns, hay bales and working garden at Bayer Farm, operated by LandPaths. Kids (and adults!) will enjoy farm activities, crafts, games and active play. Call for information.
  Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 524.9318

• Every Friday at Noon -- Noon Time Meditation
  Recreation: These weekly guided meditation sessions include two meditations, a relaxing breathing meditations and a unique joyful meditation each week. Call for more information. Held at 120 North St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Live Jazz at the Hotel Healdsburg
  Live Music: Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine in the Fire Side Lounge while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations! 25 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.0330

• Ongoing Friday Mornings -- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Market
  Markets: Year 'round Farmers' Market at Depot Park - First Street West, Sonoma.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12: p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

• Every Friday -- Late Night Fridays: Live Music + Wine
  Now open late every Friday. Come enjoy Sebastiani Vineyards' wine while relaxing in our courtyard! Must be 21 years old. 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 888.5532 EXT. 3230

• Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- Michel-Schlumberger Wine and Cheese Pairing
  Food & Wine Education: Please join us at our Wine Estate for a guided tasting of our award winning current releases carefully paired with local Sonoma County Artisan and Farmstead cheeses. Advance reservations required. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $25Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 447.3060

• Every Saturday -- Live Music by Maple Profant
  Live Music: Maple Profant plays piano at the Inn At The Tides Bay View Restaurant. Long-time Sonoma County piano player plays standards, jazz and blues. 800 Highway One, Bodega Bay
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 541.7788

• Saturday evenings every other month -- Riverfront Art Gallery Reception & Show
  Reception, Exhbition: An opening reception at Riverfront Art Gallery (132 Petaluma Blvd. N., with food, wine, and live music, hosts feature artists Tracy Bigelow Grisman and Henry White, as well as new work from the 24 member artists. The new show runs from 8/5-9/21, with a downtown Petaluma Art Walk scheduled for 8/8 from 5-8 pm.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 775.4278

• Every Saturday -- Public Tastings at MacRostie Winery
  Wine Education: MacRostie Winery and Vineyards are opening its Sonoma winemaking facility every Saturday for walk-in tastings. 21481 8th Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: $10 (waived with wine purchase)Time: Sat 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m/M-F by appt Phone Number: (707) 996.4480

• Third Saturday of the Month -- Pacific Coast Air Museum Open House
  Museums & Exhibitions: On the third weekend of each month the cockpit of a featured aircraft will be open for our visitors to view and inspect. At the Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2330 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.7900

• Saturday Afternoons -- Winemaker Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Please join us for an informal and intimate wine tasting with the winemaker. We feature a different outstanding winery every week. Call ahead for details and reservations. We carry small release premium wines from all wine regions. Come join the fun! The Wine Emporium, 125 North Main Street, Sebastopol
  Fee: Prices VaryTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.2500

• Saturday and Sunday by appointment -- Olive Hill Estate Cheese & Wine Tasting
  Food & Wine Education: This exciting tasting experience offers flights of four flagship wines paired with four specially chosen Sonoma County artisan cheeses to complement. Sessions are limited to 8 and appointments are required. B.R. Cohn Winery, & Olive Hill Estate, 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen
  Fee: $25/$20 Wine Club MembersTime: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. by appt. Phone Number: (707) 931.7924 x123

• First Weekend of Each Month -- Alexander Valley's First Weekend
  Wine Education: A free series of special events for wine lovers. Different wineries and different themes previewed each month. Call for specific locations.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays Phone Number: (888) 289.4637

• Saturdays, by appointment only -- Tasting of Keller Estate Wines
  Wine Education: Keller Estate is open on Saturdays, by appointment only, to welcome you for a personalized tour of the spectacular facility and a tasting of the most memorable wines in the Petaluma Gap Region. 5875 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma
  Fee: $10/Wine Club Members Free Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.2117

• Saturday Afternoons -- General Meditaiton Program
  Recreation: Drop-In Classes are part of our meditation series. Each class helps us understand how we can have a beautiful experience of life. Learn how meditation can help you. Call for more information. Held at 120 North St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Saturday & Sunday -- French Garden Farm Market
  Market: Stop by on Saturday during lunch and Sunday during Brunch to pick up newly harvested produce from French Garden Farm. 8050 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 824.2030

• First weekend of the month -- Ride the Miniature Train at Youth Park
  Family Fun: Redwood Empire Live Steamer's Interactive Railroad Museum Presents new portable track at Youth Community Park! Come ride with us the first weekend of each month May through October Donations accepted. 100% of all proceeds will further fund development of museum.
  Fee: $1 per RideTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., weather permitting Phone Number: (707) 543.3282

• First Friday after first Tuesday/monthly -- Art Opening
  Museums & Exhibitions, Reception: The Arts Guild of Sonoma, a non-profit organization, located at 140 E Napa Street in downtown Sonoma holds monthly art openings featuring local artist members. Everyone is invited, snacks and drinks provided by the artists. Please come and enjoy the fun. Our hours are: Mon, Wed, Thurs 11-5pm, Fri 11-9pm. Sat 10-9pm, Sun 10-6pm. Closed Tuesdays.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.3115

• First Thursday evening of each month -- ARTwalk
  Museums & Exhibitions: Downtown Sebastopol's monthly strolling tour of art displays in galleries, restaurants, cafes and businesses. Self-guided beginning at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. Viewing time at each location is currently limited to time each individual location is open to the public. Time varies, but mostly is 5 PM to 7 PM.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.3032

January

January 22 -- Exclusive Screening of The Power Of Two
Performing Arts, Benefit: The Power Of Two, directed by Academy Award-nominated producer Marc Smolowitz, The Power Of Two is the inspirational tale of Anabel (Ana) Stenzel and Isabel (Isa) Stenzel Byrnes, biracial twin sisters who were born with Cystic Fibrosis. All proceeds will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St. East, Sonoma
Fee: $10 advanced seating. $15 at the door Time: 1pm Phone Number: 707-495-8216

February