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CALENDAR OF
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2008 at a Glance |
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Jan |
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RR Wine Road Winter
Wineland |
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Whale Watching
Season Begins |
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Feb |
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Healdsburg
Winery Walk |
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Olive Festival
Passport Weekend |
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Mar |
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RR Wine Road
Barrel Tasting |
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Crab & Fennel Fest |
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Symphony of Food
& Wine |
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April |
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Bodega Bay
Fisherman Festival |
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May |
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Women's Weekend |
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Farmer's Markets Open |
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Memorial Day Weekend |
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June |
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Stumptown Parade |
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Russian River
Rodeo |
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Art at the Source |
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Sonoma County
Pride Weekend |
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Russian River
Blues Festival |
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July |
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Fireworks -
Monte Rio & Guerneville |
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Civil War Days |
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Festival of Art
& Wine |
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Sonoma Showcase
of Wine & Food |
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Half Vineman
Triathalon |
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Sonoma Hot Air
Balloon Festival |
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Gay Softball
League Playoffs |
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Aug |
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Lazy Bear
Weekend |
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Bodega Seafood,
Art & Wine Festival |
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Full Vineman
Triathalon |
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Grape to Glass |
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Gravenstein
Apple Fair |
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LGBT Families on
the River |
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Sept |
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Russian River
Jazz Festival |
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Duncans Mills
Antiques Faire |
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Russian River
Food & Winefest |
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Sonoma Odyssey
of Food & Wine |
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Oct |
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ARTrails |
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Sonoma County
Harvest Fair |
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Russian River
Pinot Festival |
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Russian River
Annual Progressive Halloween Costume Contest |
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Nov |
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RR Wine Road
Wine & Food Affair |
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Russian River
Leather Weekend |
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Thanksgiving at
the River |
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Dec |
Parade of Lights |
Click for more
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April |
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4/4
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R.A.G.S. Meeting -
Triple R
A social group, mainly for women, to get together and
talk, laugh, meet one another. Everyone is
welcome.
6 - 8pm |
Click for more info |
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4/5 |
Willow Creek
Watershed & Return of the
Salmon -
Review the hydrologic history of this important
watershed and learn about the steps being taken to
restore it as a
viable salmonid habitat.
707-869-9177 |
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4/12 |
Pacific Gray Whale MIgration & Migrating Birds -
Join us at Bodega Head for a lively presentation about
the Pacific gray whale migration. Participants should be
able
to view mothers and calves returning to Alaska.
707-869-9177 |
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4/12 |
Pick of the Vine
Wine Tasting and Auction - A tasting of Russian
River Wine Road's Wine and Sonoma County Unique Wine
Country Cuisine. Over 50 of Russian River Wineries and
Sonoma County's Restaurants and Caterers will be
participating in this event which includes a Silent and
Live Auction. Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
707-526-4108 |
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4/12-13 |
Spring Biodiversity Plant Sale and Garden Tours
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center 707-874-1124 |
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4/12-13 |
R R Sisters Bingo Night
Doors open at 6:00, games start at 7:00! Come early as
first come � first seated. Now serving fabulous snacks
and meals so come early and have dinner with us! $15 for
one card, $20 for two cards 18 and over please. 16219
1st St at Odd Fellows Hall |
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4/12-13 |
Bodega Bay
Fisherman's Festival
Live Music, Clown Lagoon Face Painting, Raffle Prizes,
Kite Flying Lessons, Bodega Marine Lab, US Coast Guard,
CHP, Local Firefighters, Kids� Activities at the Clown
Lagoon - Face Painting, Games & More. |
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4/19 - 5/17 |
Pegasus Theater � Learned Ladies
Evenings & Matinees. 707-522-9043 |
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4/19
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Murder on the Menu @
Village Inn
As secrets are revealed and
passions rise, diners will enjoy a three-course Sonoma
Fresh menu Chef Robert Millington has created for the
performances. The ticket price including the show,
dinner, tax and gratuity is $85 per person.
Written by well-known comedian, Danny Williams, is a
humorous murder mystery dinner. Doors open at 6pm for
theatre patrons.
707-865-2304 |
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4/26 |
Castles & Kites Festival
Bodega Bay
- 10-3pm
707-565-2041
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4/26-27 |
Apple Blosson
Festival -
The Festival begins with a community parade on
Saturday morning at 10am until about noon.
Events continue throughout the weekend for all
ages and interests. Food, drink and nonstop
entertainment as well as crafts galore will
delight all your senses.
877-828-4748
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4/27 |
Cooking Class
- "A Taste of the River"; Sonoma Goat Cheese and
Wine Tasting. Hosted by John Haggard of Sophie's
Cellars, in Monte Rio. At the Monte Rio
Community Center
707-865-9956 |
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4/27-29 |
Capital City Squares -
Stumptown Stomp -
Annual squaredancing weekend at the River. Watch
the dancing at the Vet's Hall in Guerneville. |
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May |
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5/1 - 5/17 |
Pegasus Theater � Learned Ladies
Evenings & Matinees. 707-522-9043 |
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5/2
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R.A.G.S. Meeting - McT's Bullpens
A social group, mainly for women, to get together and
talk, laugh, meet one another. Everyone is
welcome.
6 - 8pm |
Click for more info |
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5/3 |
Plants & Wild Flowers of Sonoma Coast -
Hike the Pomo Trail for a
wildflower exploration treat.
707-869-9177 |
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5/3-4 |
Summer Biodiversity Plant Sale and Garden Tours
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center 707-874-1124 |
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5/10 |
R R Sisters Bingo Night
Doors open at 6:00, games start at 7:00! Come early as
first come � first seated. Now serving fabulous snacks
and meals so come early and have dinner with us! $15 for
one card, $20 for two cards 18 and over please. 16219
1st St at Odd Fellows Hall |
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5/15-5/18 |
Russian River Women's Weekend -
The annual event is back and better than ever.
Women's Weekend Performers: *Marga Gomez, Gwen Avery,
Afia Walking Tree, Terese Genecco, Sister Spit, Kitten
on the Keys, Kitty Rose, Michelle Tea, Vixen Noir, Anne
Carol, Judy Grahn
DJ Lori Z., Cheap Date 13, Chicken & the Defenders,
Kristi Martel
Tia Carroll, Go-Go Dancers, Drag Kings, Burlesque, Belly
Dancers
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5/16
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R.A.G.S. Meeting -
Rainbow Cattle Co
SPECIAL WOMEN'S WEEKEND RAGS
A social group, mainly for women, to get together and
talk, laugh, meet one another. Everyone is
welcome.
6 - 8pm |
Click for more info |
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5/17 |
The Legacy of Pond Farm and Marguerite Wildenhain -
Marguerite is an internationally known potter who passed
away in 1985. She inspired many students who attended
her school in the Austin Creek SRA from the 1950s to
1980.
707-869-9177 |
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5/17 |
Cultural History of Armstrong Redwoods & Austin Creek -
Learn about the history of
this fascinating area from the pioneer days (1840) to
the early 1900. Topics include
logging, railroads, and the old mines in the area.
707-869-9177 |
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5/17 |
Luther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival - Parade Steps
off at 10 AM in Downtown Santa Rosa
Festival runs 11 AM to 4 PM in Downtown Santa Rosa
707.542.7673 |
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5/18 |
West Sonoma
County Home and Garden Tour -
Our 13th annual tour takes place on Sunday May 18. See
some of West County�s most beautiful homes and gardens
in their Springtime splendor. Tickets will be available
in April.
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5/23-26 |
Memorial
Day Weekend
The Summer Season at the River officially kicks
off! Come join the fun...it will be
PACKED.
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5/29
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Murder on the Menu @
Village Inn
As secrets are revealed and
passions rise, diners will enjoy a three-course Sonoma
Fresh menu Chef Robert Millington has created for the
performances. The ticket price including the show,
dinner, tax and gratuity is $85 per person.
Written by well-known comedian, Danny Williams, is a
humorous murder mystery dinner. Doors open at 6pm for
theatre patrons.
707-865-2304 |
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5/31-6/1 |
Art @ the Source
Sebastopol Center for the Arts and Art @ the
Source want to welcome you to our 14th Annual
free self-guided open studio tour of western
Sonoma County.
(707) 829-4797
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5/31-6/1 |
Russian River
Rodeo
707-865-9854 |
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June |
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6/1 |
Art @ the Source
Sebastopol Center for the Arts and Art @ the
Source want to welcome you to our 14th Annual
free self-guided open studio tour of western
Sonoma County.
(707) 829-4797
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6/1 |
Russian River
Rodeo
707-865-9854 |
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6/6
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R.A.G.S. Meeting - Rio Nido Roadhouse - A social
group, mainly for women, to get together and talk,
laugh, meet one another. Everyone is welcome.
6 - 8pm |
Click for more info |
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6/7 |
Wildlife of Western Sonoma County
Learn about the fauna, from banana slugs to mountain
lions inhabiting the wild lands of our forests,
woodlands and grasslands.
707-869-9177 |
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6/7-8 |
Art @ the Source
Sebastopol Center for the Arts and Art @ the
Source want to welcome you to our 14th Annual
free self-guided open studio tour of western
Sonoma County.
(707) 829-4797
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6/14 |
14th Annual Pride Comedy
Night - We Mean It! Productions and the Wells
Fargo Center For the Arts present the 14th Annual Pride
Comedy Night, starring Suzanne Westenhoefer and Ali Mafi.
The 8 p.m. show will be followed by dancing and deejay
music in the lobby hosted by the Saphire Lounge. Ticket
prices are $25, $30, and $35. The $25 tickets are
Standing Room only. All tickets are available at the
Wells Fargo box office or by phone
707.546.3600 |
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6/14 |
R R Sisters Bingo Night
Doors open at 6:00, games start at 7:00! Come early as
first come � first seated. Now serving fabulous snacks
and meals so come early and have dinner with us! $15 for
one card, $20 for two cards 18 and over please. 16219
1st St at Odd Fellows Hall |
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6/14-15 |
Russian River Blues Festival |
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6/15 |
Sonoma County Pride
The Sonoma County Pride Planning Committee presents
Sonoma County Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
Pride 2008 � Loving Self, Loving Others. The Main Event,
a festival that will celebrate our diverse community,
will happen at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in
Santa Rosa on Sunday, June 15, noon � 5 p.m. The event
is free.
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6/21-7/19 |
Pegasus Theater �
Eastern Standard
Evenings & Matinees. 707-522-9043 |
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6/28-29 |
Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic
in Windsor
Launch Time: 6:30 am.
707-837-1884 |
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July |
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7/1 � 7/19 |
Pegasus Theater �
Eastern Standard
Evenings & Matinees. 707-522-9043 |
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7/5 |
Monte Rio Fireworks
707-869-9000 |
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7/12 |
R R Sisters Bingo Night
Doors open at 6:00, games start at 7:00! Come early as
first come � first seated. Now serving fabulous snacks
and meals so come early and have dinner with us! $15 for
one card, $20 for two cards 18 and over please.
16219 1st St at Odd Fellows Hall |
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7/19 � 7/20 |
Civil War Days in Duncans Mills
The quaint northern California coast town of Duncans
Mills will become the fields of Virginia circa 1863.
This is one of the largest re-enactments west of the
Mississippi. Over a thousand re-enactors will
converge to ensure a very memorable experience for
all who attend. |
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7/20 |
Half Vineman/70.3 Triathlon
The River and Wine Country's version of the Iron Man
Triathalon.
Starting point � Johnson�s Beach/Guerneville |
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7/30-8/4 |
12th Annual Lazy Bear
Weekend
Lazy Bear Weekend this
year promises to be the biggest and best ever. Join
thousands of bears from all over the country for this
annual FUNraiser, which has raised over two million
dollars to date.
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August |
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7/30-8/4 |
12th Annual Lazy Bear
Weekend
Lazy Bear Weekend this
year promises to be the biggest and best ever. Join
thousands of bears from all over the country for this
annual FUNraiser, which has raised over two million
dollars to date.
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8/1
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R.A.G.S. Meeting - Russian River Pub
A social group, mainly for women, to get together and
talk, laugh, meet one another. Everyone is welcome.
6 - 8pm |
Click for more info |
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8/2 |
Vineman Triathlon
The River and Wine Country's version of the Iron Man
Triathalon.
Starting point � Johnson�s Beach/Guerneville |
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8/9 |
R R Sisters Bingo Night
Doors open at 6:00, games start at 7:00! Come early as
first come � first seated. Now serving fabulous snacks
and meals so come early and have dinner with us! $15 for
one card, $20 for two cards 18 and over please.
16219 1st St at Odd Fellows Hall |
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8/9-10 |
Gravenstein Apple Fair
Sebastopol - 10:00 � 6:00
Sun. 10:00 am � 5:00 pm
Ragle Ranch Park |
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8/15-17 |
12th Annual Grape to Glass Weekend
Russian River Valley Wines |
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8/20-21 |
Wings Over Wine Country
Airshow
Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport, Antique
Aircraft & Autos, Fly-Bys, Climb-Aboards, and Men/Women
in Uniforms
9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Click for more info |
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8/23-9/20 |
Pegasus Theater
ART by Vasmina Reza
Evenings & Matinees. 707-522-9043
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8/23-24 |
Bodega Seafood Art &
Wine Festival
Watts Ranch on Sat. 10:00
am � 6:00 pm and Sun. 10:00 am � 5:00 pm
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8/29-8/31 |
Sonoma County Showcase
of Wine & Food
Four days of the best wine, food and lifestyle
experiences that Sonoma County has to offer, with
proceeds going to charities. Lunches and dinners at the
wineries, discussions in the vineyards, wine tasting and
a relaxed, intimate gathering with great winemakers and
chefs for a Sonoma family dinner. 800-939-7666 |
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September |
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9/1-9/20 |
Pegasus Theater
ART by Vasmina Reza
Evenings & Matinees. 707-522-9043
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TBD |
The Antique Marketplace in Duncans Mills
707-865-1318 |
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9/5 |
R.A.G.S. Meeting - Rainbow Cattle Co.
A social group, mainly for women, to get together and
talk, laugh, meet one another. Everyone is welcome.
6 - 8pm |
Click for more info |
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9/6-7 |
Russian
River Jazz Festival
It's Chaka Khan
headlining, people...get your tickets now!
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9/14-9/15 |
3rd Annual Old Grove Festival
� Music, & Shakespeare under the Redwoods in
Armstrong Woods |
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