The 'Nina', a replica of Columbus' favorite ship, will be docked at River House, 222 Weller St., at the Petaluma Turning Basin. Visit the ship for a walk aboard self-guided tour. 9am – 6pm; $5/$4; (787) 672-2152
Petaluma
The exhibition features insights into Schulz's love of classical music and how Beethoven became Schroeder's hero. Exhibit runs till Jan. 26, 2009
Santa Rosa
Stars of the IndyCar® Series, including Danica Patrick and Dancing with the Stars Champion, Helio Castroneves take over Infineon Raceway as Marco Andretti looks for his second victory in the Sonoma Valley. Watch as these stars drive over 150 mph on the 12-turn, 2.45-mile road course. (800) 870.RACE
Sonoma
Take a culinary journey of Santa Rosa's Railroad Square District's finest foods, wines, brews and a celebration of its unique ambiance and business establishments. Taste of Railroad Square will feature an afternoon of sampling delicacies, wine, shopping, music and much more.
Santa Rosa
Meet 70 alternative practitioners. Vendors, healing sounds, veggie food, exploration, healing, and community. Free admission; 11am – 3pm; Masonic Lodge; 373 N. Main St.
Sebastopol
A FREE bicycle safety and skills clinic, including education, a skills course, bike inspections, and helmet fitting; 9am – 12pm at the YMCA, 1111 College Ave.; (707) 545-9622
Santa Rosa
Held in the Sonoma County Museum's parking lot
Santa Rosa
Support YWCA's domestic violence programs, ride your bike to break the cycle of violence. Cycling starts at 7:30am and is followed by a Summer Jam from 11am - 4pm on Windsor's Town Green with live music, barbeque, and kids activities.
Windsor
The 18th annual Cotati Accordion Festival is a two-day event of nonstop accordion music to benefit local youth groups. Highlights include dance parties in the polka tent, numerous accordion-related vendors, and the annual "Lady of Spain" ring, including the releasing of the doves.
Cotati
Start developing a chess rating. All players will compete in three rounds against players of the same rating or grade level. All ages and level of skill welcome. Rincon Valley Christian School (4575 Badger Rd); $15 per player; 10 a.m., must arrive by 9:45 a.m. (707) 540-1831
Santa Rosa
Crowning of Salamander King and Vernal Pool Queen and their court. Party jumps and games for kids, shopping, food and nonstop entertainment. Free admission; 11am to 7pm; Southwest Community Park, 1698 Hearn Ave.; (707) 527-5229
Santa Rosa
14th annual festival will feature an outstanding selection of seafood, juried art and crafts, entertainment on 3 stages, and a large wine and microbrew tasting tent. Remember that the new location is on Watts Ranch on Bodega Highway.
Sonoma Coast
Free produce for 60 & older! Council on Aging & the Redwood Food Bank distribute free produce at COA, bring a bag. 2pm to 3pm; 30 Kawana Springs Rd on the 2nd & 4th Monday's July-October. (707) 525-0143 x135
Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa
Dr. Vandana Shiva, one of India's most reputed physicists, with a master's degree in the philosophy of science and a Ph.D. in particle physics, discusses the world food crisis and other critcal issues. Followed by a wine reception and book signing. Presented by Sonoma Country Day School in partnership with the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center and the International Forum on Globalization. $20 in advance/$10 students; 7 pm; 4400 Day School Place; (707) 284-3200
Santa Rosa
Farmers Market and live music 5-8 pm. Tonight, free movie at dusk: An Affair to Remember (Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr) (707) 838-1260
Windsor
Classes for adult singles, couple and families. First week free. Donation $5 per person/per week, ask about family discounts. No experience needed, different types of music, great way to exercise, meet new people. Monroe Hall 1400 West College Ave. (707) 538-1636
Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa Memorial Park will host The Wall That Heals, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. The Walls feature all 58,000 names of American heroes lost during the Vietnam War and honors the more than 3 million American who served with the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War. The information booth and museum will be open from 8am to 8pm each day. Opening ceremony is on Thurs. Aug. 28th at 10am at Santa Rosa Memorial Park, 1900 Franklin Ave.
Santa Rosa
The 16th annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Weekend, combining the best of the Sonoma County Showcase of Wine and Food and the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, features more than 200 wineries and chefs over three days of winemaker lunches and dinners, a grand tasting, and the Sixties-themed Wine Auction. (707) 935-0803
Throughout Sonoma County
Free outdoor film.
Petaluma
Free, self-guided tour along the coast, from Stewarts Point north through Sea Ranch. Artists you meet share their unique vision and studio works. To receive a free full-color catalog call: 707-884-1138.
Sonoma and Mendocino Coast