- September 17 :
Health Fair for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Community
In recognition of National ADD Awareness Day, a health fair will be held at the Sonoma County Library at 211 E Street
Santa Rosa - September 17 :
Celebrate 25 Years at La Vera Pizza
La Vera Pizza is celebrating their 25th Anniversary with 25 days of specials including today’s rollback menu—items and prices from 1983. See more at the top of this article.
Santa Rosa - September 18 :
Burning Man - Voyage in Utopia
Feature Length Documentary about Petaluma-based temple-builder David Best and about the art of Burning Man, which is the heart and soul of the event. At the Sebastopol Cinemas. Tickets avail at the theater and at Incredible Records; $15 - $25; 7 p.m; (707) 829-9696
Sebastopol - September 18 :
Solar Sonoma County Kickoff Event
Find out about the "Solar America Cities” program and how it is positioning Sonoma County to be a solar leader nationwide. You will also have the opportunity to meet solar leaders in Sonoma County, visit booths and displays with everything solar and learn how to Go Solar at your home or business.
Rohnert Park - September 18 :
Lewis Black
At the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Santa Rosa - September 19 :
Natural History of Raptors Lecture Three (of Five)
Learn about local birds of prey.
Santa Rosa - September 19 - 21 :
Sebastopol Celtic Music Festival
One of SoCo's favorite music festivals.
Sebastopol - September 20 :
Annual Sonoma Mountain Art & Wine Festival
Local arts, crafts, food, wines, brews, beverages, and green businesses along with a children's play area and live entertainment.
Rohnert Park - September 20 - 21 :
Glendi International Food Fair
Glendi is the Greek word for party. Eat culinary offerings from the Middle East, Eritria, Russia, Greece and the Balkans. Dance to the music of Edessa. Sat. 11 am- 9 pm., Sun. Noon - 6 pm.; $10 Adults, senior discount, under 12 free; (707) 584-949; 90 Mountain View Avenue
Santa Rosa - September 20 :
Ninth Annual Sonoma County Book Festival
Admission is free and includes over 60 author readings and panels, 70 literary booths, and activities for everyone.
Santa Rosa - September 20 :
Michael Krasny at the Glaser Center
Join Michael Krasny, host of KQED's award-winning Forum, as he takes the interviewee chair for a change. Krasny will share tales of his on-air experience, with innumerable anecdotes about scientists James Watson, Carl Sagan, financier David Rockefeller, farm labor organizer Cesar Chavez, chef Jacques Pepin and performer Whoopi Goldberg. Krasny is author of the book “Off Mike: A Memoir of Talk Radio and Literary Life.” Hosted by the Sonoma County Book Festival as a final highlight to the Book Festival held on the same day – Saturday Sept 20 in nearby Courthouse Square. 547 Mendocino Ave.; A $20/person donation is requested; 7 p.m.; (707) 527-5412
Santa Rosa - September 20 :
Summer Neighborhood Flea Market
50 booths, hot dog bbq and beverages. 9am – 3pm; 545-8608, 704 Bennett Valley Road, Parking Lot
Santa Rosa - September 20 :
Coastal Cleanup Day 2008
Local volunteers clean miles of coastline and inland waterways.
- September 21:
Polo In the Wine Country
An afternoon of polo, live jazz, ladies' hat contest, gourmet food, and premium wine and beer tasting. Wine Country Polo Club at Oakmont.
Santa Rosa - September 21 :
Russian Riverfest
Gourmet dinner, wine and microbrew tasting, annual awards, silent auction, kids activities, Burke's Canoe Trips
Forestvill. - September 21:
Celebrity Chef 2008 “A Tail of Two Cities”
Canine Companions for Independence annual fundraiser showcasing the Jean and Charles Schulz Campus.
Santa Rosa - September 21 :
Learn the Greatest Game: Recreational Water Polo
Both the US men and women took home Olympic Silver in Water Polo. Learn what it's all about in Santa Rosa with a fun, friendly group. Finely Aquatic Center
Santa Rosa - September 21 :
Petaluma's 13th annual Poetry Walk
All events within six easy walking blocks of one another. Each event features award-winning, celebrated poets presenting their work, music and the special ambiance of Historic Petaluma. Free; noon to 8pm; (707) 763-4271
Petaluma - September 21 :
The Black Crowes
At the Wells Fargo Center
Santa Rosa - September 24 :
Public Forum on Proposition 5
Become informed about the Non-Violent Offender Rehabilitation Act (Proposition 5) and the potential impact to your community. Free. 7- 9pm; County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors' Chambers; 575 Administration Drive Suite 100A; (707) 565-6925
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September 2008 Calendar of Events for Sonoma County
September 17 - 24
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