Sonoma County Calendar of Events - Sonoma Calendar for March 2008

March 14 - 20

• March 14 : Going Green in Santa Rosa
  Green Building and How to Comply with the New S.R. Ordinance. Implementing Low Carbon, High Energy Efficiency into your projects. Water Efficient Buildings and Landscape
  7am – 11am; Redwood Credit Union, 3033 Cleveland Ave.Santa Rosa; (707) 545-1414

• March 14 : Public Viewing Night at the SSU Observatory
  View the Moon, Mars, the Orion Nebula, and other objects through telescopes.
  8pm – 10pm; Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, (707) 664-2880

• March 14 – 16 : Spring Home & Garden Show
  20th Annual Sonoma County Home & Garden Show. The list of exhibitors is growing so much that seven exhibit halls at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds must be used in order to accommodate the over 550 booths.
  Friday 1pm – 8pm, Saturday 10am. - 7 pm, Sunday 10am – 6pm; Adults $7, 12 & under Free Seniors $4 Fri. only; 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa; (800) 655-0655

• March 14 – 16 : Celebration of Pigs and Pinot
  The celebratory weekend offers a series of intimate dining and educational events hosted by Chef Palmer. Friday, March 14th - Taste of Pigs and Pinot, Saturday March 15 - Swine & Wine Seminars, Gala Dinner, Pigs & Pinot Late Night.
  Times and Fees Vary; 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg; (800) 889-7188

• March 15 – 16 : 18th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley
  Enjoy the best that Sonoma Valley has to offer! Taste fine wines from wineres throughout Sonoma Valley, nibble on scrumptuous food pairings prepared by local chefs and restaurants, listen to local musicians and peruse art from local artists! (formerly known as Barrel Tasting Weekend)
  11am – 4pm; $55 in advanced; (866) 794-9463

• March 15 : The Big Event – A Night on the Nile
  : Come Have Fun and Party for a Purpose! Sip a signature cocktail at Tut's Oasis, stroll through our auction bazaar and take home a treasure, dine on marvelous cuisine, and dance to the award winning beat of the acclaimed Busta-Groove. Benefits Social Advocates for Youth.
  6pm - `12am; $125; Hyatt Vineyard Creek, Santa Rosa; (707) 544-3299 x 226

• March 15 : Contemporary Irish Supper
  Relish Culinary presents chef Kevin McKenzie demonstrating a four-course modern Irish feast in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Dishes will combine local and Irish ingredients in recipes inspired by notable Irish chefs. Complete dinner will be paired with local wines and Irish ales.
  5:30pm; $80; call for location; (877) 759-1004

• March 15 : Kid’s Fishing Derby
  Come have an exciting, fun-filled morning of fishing that kids will remember for a lifetime. Prizes will be awarded for a variety of categories for different age groups. Youngsters can register near the boat launch area of Lake Ralphine on the day of the event. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Must bring own equipment.
  7:30am – 10:30am; $3; 630 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa; (707) 543-3282

• March 15 : Centennial Ravioli Day
  Seghesio Family Vineyards. The Seghesio Family invites you to join in an age-old family tradition - ravioli making. Learn 2 different techniques for forming the ravioli from Rachel Ann & Ed Seghesio, and we'll cook the pasta with Ray & Margaret's traditional tomato sauce, otherwise known as the "gravy." Paired with our latest wine releases. Salute!
  Sessions at 10:30am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm; $40 club members, $60 guests; 14730 Grove St., Healdsburg; (707) 433-7764

• March 15 : 2nd Annual Redwood Empire Choral Festival
  The Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus will host the best of Sonoma County's choruses in a free festival concert.
  7:30pm; Free; 2075 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; (707) 527-4999

• March 16 : A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Celebration
  Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Mithril, one of the most sought after Celtic groups in the U.S! Joined by dancers from the Healy Irish Dance School, Mithril combines the best Celtic music from Ireland, Scotland, and beyond.
  3pm; Call for information and tickets; 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa; (707) 546-3600
  • View listing of St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

• March 16 : Saddle Mountain Afternoon Hike
  Come preview a portion of the District’s Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve above Rincon Valley. This 960-acre beautiful backdrop to Santa Rosa is important in protecting water quality & wildlife corridors, and will be open for future recreational access. There will be a sauntering and a “hiker’s hike” option. BYO lunch.
  1pm – 5:30pm; East Santa Rosa, off Calistoga Road; (707) 524-9318

• March 16 : A Beary Hearty Spring Breakfast
  Pancakes, scrambled eggs, country sausages, OJ, Milk & coffee. Proceeds to benefit the Teddy Bear Project, Kases for Kids and Local charities.
  8am – 11:30am; Adults $6.00, Children 10 & under $3.00; 131 Maple Avenue Santa Rosa; (707) 953-4402

• March 17: Happy St. Patrick’s Day
  Listing of Irish Pubs, Celtic Events and Traditional Meals

• March 17 – 21 : Spring Classes for Kids
  Your children are welcome to learn the tricks of the trade from professional cartoonists and animators. All classes require pre-registration and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
  9am – 12pm; $28 members, $35 for non-members; Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa; (707) 579-4452 x 263

• March 19 : Howarth Park Pet Parade
  Children 15 and under are invited to participate and enter their animals (no farm animals please) in this fun-filled event. Awards will be given in a variety of categories.
  12:45pm for registration, 1:30pm show; $3 per entry; 630 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa; (707) 543-3282

• March 19 : Ripe for Change
  This fascinating documentary explores food and politics in California over the 30 years.
  7 – 9pm; 55 Ridgway Ave Santa Rosa; (707) 544-7651

• March 20 : Wildlife Associates
  Program combines wildlife specialists and naturalists with live animal demonstrations. Meet some wildlife from California's wonderful natural history, including the Bobcat, the Red Fox, the Great Horned.
  11am; 211 E. Street Santa Rosa; (707) 545-0831

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