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December 6 – 12
December 13 – 19
December 20 – 31
- December 1:
Guided Nature Walks
Guided Nature Walks at Bouverie Preserve Led by Audubon Canyon Ranch-trained guides in small groups. Hikers explore trails through unique and diverse ecosystems including mixed evergreen forest, oak woodland and rugged chaparral.
9:30a.m. to 1:30p.m; Free, donations appreciated; Bouverie Preserve, 13935 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; (707) 938-4554 - December 1: Cioppino Feast
Petaluma Sunrise Rotary is having their Second Annual Cioppino Feast to benefit the Phoenix Theater, Boys and Girls Club of Petaluma and other projects of the Rotary Club of Petaluma. Fabulous Food, Live Music Featuring Zighi Baci and a Silent Aution.
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.; $50; Hermann Sons Hall, Petaluma; (707) 283-8039 - December 1, 2 and 8 : Santa Paws
Get a Photo of your pet with Santa at Western Farm Center in Railroad Square. All proceeds benefit Canine Companions for Independence. 11 am to 4 pm.
- December 2, 9 and 16 :
Storytime & Gingerbread House Decorating
Copperfield's Books and Bovolo Restaurant invite families to come hear a storyteller read “The Light of Christmas” by Richard Paul Evans followed by gingerbread house decorating with Bovolo and Zazu chefs. The $37 fee includes a gingerbread house, decorations, snacks and hot cider; parents can join at no cost. Autographed copies of “The Light of Christmas” sold separately.
3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m; $37; Bovolo Restaurant, 106 Matheson St., Healdsburg; (707) 431-2962 - December 2: Annual Open House & Craft Bazaar
Celebrate with the boys as they open their home for tours, a craft bazaar, photos with Santa and more! Visit Hanna and learn about the program that has helped to change the lives of thousands of boys and their families
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Free; Hanna Boys Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; (877) 994.2662 - December 2: Annual Museum Benefit Victorian Tea
Visit the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum to enjoy a proper Victorian-style tea with finger sandwiches, scones and desserts served on fine linen in English bone china by costumed maids in a Victorian holiday setting.
Seatings at 12 noon and 3 p.m; $40; 20 Fourth St, Petaluma; (707) 778.4398 - December 2:
Praxis Peace Institute Benefit Lunch
Join Congresswoman Lynn Woolsley, author Riane Eisler and the Praxis Board of Directors to celebrate six years of Praxis Peace Institute programs and to learn about the exciting events, workshops, think tank projects, and conference that Praxis Peace Institute is planning for 2008.
12:30 p.m.; $125; The Lodge in Sonoma, 1325 Broadway, Sonoma; (707) 939-2973 - December 2:
8-at-the-Gate Thank You Day
Enjoy food pairings and receive all the privileges of being a member of all 8 wine clubs for the day. The wineries are within three miles of each other at the gateway to the Russian River Valley. Call for details.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Free; 8 Wineries at the Gateway to the Russian River Valley, Santa Rosa; (800) 854-3987 - December 2:
Being In Time, Vision, Harmony, and Nostalgia
The American Philharmonic presents a concert of Beethoven: Coriolan Overture, Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto, David McCarroll, violin soloist, Brahms: Symphony No. 4.
Admission is Free but to attend this event, you must reserve tickets online. (A suggested donation of $20 per person)
3 p.m;; Wells Fargo Center 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa; (707) 793-2177 - December 2:
58th Hospice Celebration of Lights
All are invited for the annual candle-lighting ceremony. You may add a tribute light in memory of someone or as a holiday gift that will shine throughout December.
6 p.m; Free; Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma; (707) 996-3645 - December 4:
Healdsburg Community Band: Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert in Healdsburg
7:30 p.m; Call for information; Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University Avenue.; (707) 433.3413 - December 5 :
Tuareg Tribal Jewelry “Trunk Show”
View tribal jewelry crafted by West African Tuareg silversmith and featuring Tribal Zone Belly Dancers, Tribal music and refreshments.
6 to 9 pm at Gado Gado International located on 4th Street at Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square;