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- December 6:
Windsor Holiday Celebration
Windsor's Annual Holiday Celebration and Old Downtown Business Open House. Trolley tours of Old Downtown, carriage rides, children's holiday crafts, strolling carolers, musical entertainment and treats. At 6:15, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, arriving by carriage, will use their magic to light Windsor’s holiday tree on the Town Green. Photos with Santa will be available for a $6.
5 - 8 p.m; Free; Old Downtown Windsor(707) 838-1260 - December 6:
Bodega Bay Bird Walk
From the center of the town of Bodega Bay, drive north on Highway 1 and turn left at East Shore Road (the Bodega Head turnoff). Then turn right at the stop sign and continue 0.3 mile to the unpaved parking lot on the right. Bring lunch, liquids, and layered clothing.
8.30 a.m.; Call for information: (707) 546-1812. - December 7-16:
Christmas in Cloverdale
Cloverdale's shops are opening their doors to a hometown celebration of the holidays. Events: 12/7: Tree lighting in the Plaza, 12/8 - 12/9:" A Christmas Carol", 12/14: Santa in the Plaza, and 12/16: an Old Fashioned Christmas Sing Along.
Times vary. Call for information. 105 N. Cloverdale Bl. Cloverdale(707) 894-4470 - December 7:
Brian Regan at the Wells Fargo Center
Brian Regan is one of the hottest comedians performing today. May contain Adult Material, no children under 5 yrs.
8 p.m. ; $39.50; 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa ; (707) 546.3600 - December 7 :
Petaluma Community Tree Lighting Ceremony
Hospice of Petaluma's annual tree lighting and remembrance ceremony with music and inspiration in Petaluma's Center Park.
7 p.m.; Free; Center Park, Petaluma Boulevard at B Street, Petaluma; (707) 778.6242 - December 8:
Santa Rosa Community Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join Memorial Hospice for an evening of music and inspiration in Santa Rosa's Historic Railroad Square for the annual tree lighting and remembrance ceremony - Light Up A Life. Each light will honor and remember those we love and care about. With a donation, a light can be dedicated in memory or honor of a loved one. Lights remain lit through the end of December.
6 p.m.; Free; Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa - December 8:
Sustainable Winegrowing Hike
See sustainable winegrowing and nature's beauty up close at the picturesque Kunde Estate. Call for information; Free; 9825 Sonoma Hwy in Kenwood; (707) 833-5501 Ext. 334 - December 8:
Holiday Shopping Party and Sale
Come savor tasty treats, beautiful artworks, inspiring books and savvy hand-crafted gifts from both the museum gift shop and local small businesses. Also enjoy 20% off each purchase made.
11 a.m.- 5 p.m. ; Free; 425 7th St Santa Rosa,; (707) 579-1500 - December 8-9:
A Classic Christmas
The Sonoma Valley Chorale's Holiday Concert Series presents traditional Christmas music.
Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.; $18 general, $14 senior $10 child; Veterans Memorial Building, 126 First St. W. Sonoma Valley; (707) 935-1576 - December 8:
Holiday Arts and Crafts Boutique
The Petaluma Farmers' Market will be hosting a Holiday Arts and Crafts Boutique at Hermann Sons Hall (860 Western Ave.) There will be beautiful hand made Arts and Crafts items, hot foods and drinks, baked goods and live entertainment. Great Holiday gift items for sale.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ; Free; Hermann Sons Hall (860 Western Ave.); (707) 762.0344 - December 8:
Catalan Holiday Luncheon at Gloria Ferrer
Make reservations for this popular feast featuring Catalan cuisine paired with sparkling and table wines followed by a private winery tour.
Reception 11 a.m., Lunch 12 p.m.; $80, $60 Cuvee Club members; 23555 Carneros Highway (121), Sonoma; (707) 933.1999 - December 8-10:
Santa Rosa Symphony Classical Series Three
Featuring Theresa Santiago, soprano, Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano, Richard Clement, tenor, Dean Elzinga, bass baritone, Santa Rosa Symphony Honor Choir in Verdi's Requiem Mass
Satruday and Monday at 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.; $27 - $50 ; 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa; (707) 546.8742 - December 8-9:
Pellegrini Holiday Open House
The tasting room will be decked out for the holidays plus live music, special holiday fare and tastings, and visits from Santa.
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Free; 4055 West Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; (800) 891-0244 ext. 4 - December 8:
Christmas at the Mission
Christmas at the Mission, an annual Sonoma tradition, combines the holiday spirit with community history. It takes place at the Barracks and the Mission San Francisco Solano on Spain Street on the Plaza.
5 p.m. for children, and 6 and 7 p.m.; Free, but tickets are required; 114 East Spain Street, Sonoma,; : (707) 938.1519 - December 8:
Holiday Home Tour
Features five spectacular homes in the McDonald district of Santa Rosa. Nibble and nosh in the hospitality site, stroll through the streets between homes, hop aboard a trolley to head to your next tour stop! Reservations required.
10 a.m, 11:30 a.m, 1 p.m and 2:30 p,m.; $55; Historic McDonald District, Santa Rosa; (707) 545-JLNS - December 8:
David Templeton's Twisted Christmas Live
A surprise-packed evening of hilariously offbeat Christmas tales, read aloud by some of the Bay Area's funniest and coolest people, including comedian Will Durst, rocker Tommy Castro, Debi Durst, singer-songwriter Roy Zimmerman, Rockabilly Hall-of-Famer Rusty Evans.
7:30 p.m.; $20 in advance/$25 at the door; The Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa ; (707) 338.6013 - December 8:
Healdsburg Rotary 28th Annual Crab Feed
This event helps raise funds for various events in the community.
5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.; $45 per person; Villa Chanticleer, 1248 North Fitch Mountain Road, Healdsburg; (707) 433-9123 - December 8:
Habitat & History along Mark West Creek
An easy 3-4 mile walk at “El Rancho Grande,” 284 beautiful acres protected by the Open Space District. Thanks to restoration efforts by owner John McCullough and Fish & Game, this ranch now supports over two miles of healthy riparian habitat.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Call for information; Off Mark West Springs Road, north of Santa Rosa; (707) 524-9318