- September 14 – October 14 :
Gravity and Black Holes
Gravity, which holds us to the surface of the Earth, and mysterious black holes are tightly entwined. In this show, learn about gravity, the types and nature of black holes, and what ties these two phenomena together.
Fri and Sat, 7 & 8:30 p.m. Sun 1:30 and 3 p.m.; $3 /$5; SRJC Planetarium, Lark Hall Rm. 2001, SRJC 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. (707) 527-4372 - September 15:
8th Annual Sonoma County Book Festival
See nationally acclaimed—as well as, locally treasured--authors who inspire and entertain festival attendees of all ages Readers and writers are invited to downtown Santa Rosa for a full day of events celebrating literacy and the literary arts
10 a.m.; Free; Various locations in downtown Santa Rosa, see schedule; (707) 874-9239 - September 15:
Windsor Fun in the Sun Family Concert
Live surfer music from the 60's and beyond by 6-member California Beach Party. For young and old alike! Sing-alongs, family games, community booths, kid-friendly snacks.
3 p.m.; Free; Windsor Town Green, 9455 Bell Road, Windsor; (707) 838-1260 - September 15:
Dressage In The Wine Country
National champion dressage competitors perform international level musical freestyles. Wine tasting from over 20 premium vintners and breweries. An equine trade fair and art auction.
The trade fair runs from 3 pm - 7 pm, wine tasting from 4 pm - 6 pm, and the evening performance begins at 7 pm.; $25 and up; 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; (707) 523-9100
- September 15:
Sonoma County Beach Cleanups
9 a.m -12 p.m. (707) 829-6689 ext 5
- September 15:
Matanzas Creek Clean Up
Join neighbors in the 23rd Annual Sonoma County Creek and Coast Clean Up in Doyle Park to remove trash from Spring and Matanzas Creeks. Santa Rosa's 90 miles of creeks flow into the Russian River and then out to the Pacific Ocean. Up to 80 percent of ocean debris originates from land-based sources. Gloves, tools, and snacks provided. Ages 8+
9 a.m. to noon, Call for Information (707) 543-3845 or ableifuss@srcity.org - September 15-16:
Glendi International Food Fair
Glendi is the Greek word for party. Eat, dance to the music of Edessa and relax. Voted "Best Way to Eat Around the World" by the Sonoma County Independent. Culinary offerings from the Middle East, Eritria, Russia, Greece and the Balkans. Sample ethnic Baked Goods, Roast Lamb, Gyros, Greek Coffee, Soda, Wine & Microbrews.
11 a.m; $10 Adults, senior discount, under 12 free; 90 Mountain View Avenue, Santa Rosa; (707) 584-9491 - September 16 :
Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
Top finishers from each of eight age groups at this local NFL-Pepsi competition will advance to a sectional competition.
11:30 a.m.; Free; Helen Putnam Park, Cotati. - September 19 to January 14 :
New Exhibit: “Schulz: His Life in Peanuts,”
Charles Schulz often remarked that to know his strip was to know him. This exhibition of over 70 original Peanuts strips is, in a real sense, Schulz’s “autobiography.” Many aspects of Schulz’s life—including childhood memories, friendships, medical issues, his life with five children, and more—were revealed in his internationally renowned comic strip.
Weekdays 11 am to 5 pm, weekends 10 am to 5 pm, closed Tuesdays; $8 / $5; Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa. (707) 579-4452
Things to do With Kids in Sonoma September 2007
September 13 - 19
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