Marin Pride Happens October 22 at Stafford Lake in Novato
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Give Back Tuesday for Holiday Toy Drive Happens October 17 at Rainbow Cattle Co.
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Tuesday, October 17⋅6 – 8 pm
The Give Back Tuesday on October 17, 2023 at the Rainbow Cattle Company for the Holiday Toy Drive, sponsored by the Russian River Sisters. It takes the whole community to make sure the children of the river have toys for the holidays.
Happening This Month at Sonoma County Library
| Join the Sonoma County Library for events throughout the month of October, from sugar skull workshops to scary stories for teens. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See some of our October events below! |
| All Ages |
| Sugar Skulls Workshops Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. Space is limited; advance registration required. Join the fun at nine libraries: Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, Healdsburg, Windsor, Roseland, Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Rincon Valley, and Guerneville. |
| Bilingual Paint Parties Follow along with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary. Get your paint on at four library locations: Central Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Northwest Santa Rosa, and Windsor. |
| Kids |
| The Imaginists Theater Get ready for “The Maguey,” an original, bilingual performance for young audiences created by The Imaginists, an experimental theater company that explores the intersection of art, activism, and community. For grades K-8. At five library locations: Sonoma Valley, Roseland, Cloverdale, Guerneville, and Central Santa Rosa. |
| Maker Studio: Marble Machines Explore engineering and problem-solving while creating a marble machine out of recycled materials! For grades 4-6. Pre-register to receive a reminder email. Build your machine at four library locations: Rincon Valley, Cloverdale, Northwest Santa Rosa, and Petaluma. |
| Teens |
| Scary Movie with Hot Cocoa & Apple Cider Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa or hot apple cider and watch a scary movie (but not too scary). Drinks provided. For grades 7-12. Offered at six library locations: Petaluma, Rincon Valley, Cloverdale, Windsor, Rohnert Park-Cotati, and Healdsburg. |
| Scary Stories with Hot Cocoa & Apple Cider Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa or hot apple cider and listen to scary stories read by a teen librarian. Drinks provided. For grades 7-12. Settle in at four library locations: Cloverdale, Roseland, Guerneville, and Sonoma Valley. |
| Adults |
| The Music of Joni Mitchell: From Folk to Jazz Enjoy the song stylings of Kate Foley-Beining and a trio of Sonoma County jazz greats as they interpret and perform the music of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Catch a show at three library locations: Rincon Valley, Healdsburg, and Petaluma. |
| Saving Energy at Home Workshops What uses the most energy in your home? What repairs or upgrades around the house will make the biggest impact on your energy bills? Find out at our free workshops with the County of Sonoma’s Climate Action and Resiliency Division.At three libraries: Cloverdale, Roseland, and Sonoma Valley. |
| Looking for more? Explore the full calendar! Explore the Calendar |
| Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our branches. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message. Eventos de octubre Acompañe a la Biblioteca del condado de Sonoma para eventosdurante el mes de octubre, ofrecemos actividades desde talleres de calaveras de azúcar hasta historias de terror para adolescentes. Todos los eventos son gratis y no necesita una tarjeta de la biblioteca para asistir: favor de registrarse para ciertos eventos. ¡Vea algunos de nuestros eventos de octubre a continuación! |
| Eventos para todos |
| Taller de calaveras de azúcarDecora una calavera de azúcar en celebración del Día de los Muertos con Elsa Tapia. El espacio es limitado; se requiere inscripción previa. Unase a la diversión en nueve bibliotecas: Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, Healdsburg, Windsor, Roseland, Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Rincon Valley y Guerneville. |
| Fiestas de pintura bilingüesSiga las instrucciones paso a paso en español e inglés para aprender técnicas de como pintar y practicar vocabulario nuevo. Este evento se llevará a cabo en cuatro sucursales de la biblioteca: Central Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Northwest Santa Rosa, y Windsor. |
| Para Niños/as |
| El teatro de The ImaginistsPrepárese para “El Maguey”, una actuación original y bilingüe para el público joven, creada por The Imaginists, una compañía de teatro experimental que explora la intersección del arte, el activismo y la comunidad. Para los grados k-8. Esta actuación se realizará en cinco sucursales de la biblioteca: Sonoma Valley, Roseland, Cloverdale, Guerneville, y Central Santa Rosa. |
| Estudio de creación: Máquinas de Canicas¡Explora la ingeniería y la resolución de problemas mientras creas una máquina de canicas con materiales reciclados! Para los grados 4-6. Inscribase de antemano para recibir un correo electrónico de recordatorio. Construya su máquina en cuatro ubicaciones de la biblioteca: Rincon Valley, Cloverdale, Northwest Santa Rosa, y Petaluma. |
| Para Adolescentes |
| Película de terror con chocolate caliente y sidra de manzanaPonte cómodo con una taza de chocolate o sidra de manzana caliente y mira una película de terror (pero no demasiado aterradora). Bebidas serán proveídas. Para los grados 7-12. Este evento se dará a cabo en seis sucursales de la biblioteca: Petaluma, Rincon Valley, Cloverdale, Windsor, Rohnert Park-Cotati, y Healdsburg. |
| Cuentos de miedo con chocolate caliente y jugo de manzana calienteAcurrúcate con una taza de chocolate o jugo de manzana caliente y escucha cuentos de miedo leídos por una bibliotecaria de jóvenes. Las bebidas serán proporcionadas de manera gratuita. Para los grados 7-12. Este evento se dará a cabo en seis sucursales de la biblioteca: Cloverdale, Roseland, Guerneville, y Sonoma Valley. |
Guerneville Pride Happens October 13 – 15
THE PARADE
Sunday 10/15 at 12 PM
11:30 AM Assemble: Church Street and First. Staging will be down Church Street and into Johnson’s Beach Parking Lot.
12 PM Parade Start: Main Street from Mill Street to Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville
Parade Details: Mid-October is usually sunny and mild, with a small chance of rain, but the show will go on rain or shine. 🙂 Our MC will be the fabulous Robert Gray. Russian River Pride 2023 benefits Guerneville Library, Food for Thought, Watch Duty Wildfire Alert System, Guerneville Youth Center, and Russian River Alliance. We welcome your generous donations.
DANCE PARTY ON JOHNSON’S BEACH
Sunday 10/15 at 1 – 5 PM
What: Afternoon party with music, food, and beverages plus MCs Juanita MORE! and DJ Lady Ryan. With performances by Mr. David Glamamore, Miss Rahni NothingMore, Dulce De Leche, Nicki Jazz, Vera!
Where: Johnson’s Beach Parking Lot
Details: All ages, no entrance fee, donations appreciated. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
‘Flag in the Map’ a collection of photographs and stories from LGBTQ+ people around the globe, Happens at Napa College October 6
Flag in the Map” is an extraordinary collection of photographs and stories from LGBTQ+ people around the globe. Come see how these brave freedom fighters from Kenya, China, Ukraine, Brazil and over 40 countries passionately describe how the Rainbow Flag has changed their everyday existence. Sometimes hopeful, sometimes harrowing, always fascinating.”
Where: Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa, California, 94558
When: Friday October 6, 2023
Exhibit Open: 12:00PM to 7:30PM
Speaking Program: 7:30PM
Fees: The exhibit and speaking program are open free of charge to the public. A ticket for the speaking program is required as seating space is limited.
Tickets: https://flaginthemap.eventbrite.com
The Flag in the Map exhibit has been shown in San Francisco, New York, London, and now, at Napa Valley College.
The exhibit features 46 images from people in countries around the world. Some of the images where taken at great risk by the individuals shown. The images are organized into several categories including activism, celebration, families and friends, places, portraits of pride, and essays. We will also offer a video featuring Gilbert Baker that visitors can watch to learn about the creation of the Pride flag.
The featured speakers for this event include two personal friends of Gilbert Baker, the man who created the rainbow Pride flag. Gilbert Baker passed away on March 31, 2017. Charley Beal is the president of the Gilbert Baker Foundation. Cleve Jones is a local activist who worked for Harvey Milk, created the AIDS Quilt, and authored the book, “When We Rise.”
We are thrilled to have these two icons joining us at Napa Valley College to share their stories and to discuss the current LGBTQ+ civil rights climate.
Positive Images’ QTBIPOC (Queer & Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Hangout Happens September 11th
Positive Images’ upcoming QTBIPOC (Queer & Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Hangout is on September 11th from 6-8pm at the PI Community Center (200 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa)!
Join us for a Picture Day with Kodak from QT with a Camera Photography, who will be offering free professional affirming portraits of you or you with a friend to keep and use forever 
Spots are limited! To claim a spot to have photos taken, please complete this short RSVP form: https://forms.gle/EBy7SQf1TCYnyQun8
Snacks and other activities will be offered as well. We hope to see you there!
Happening This Month at Sonoma County Library
| Join the Sonoma County Library for events throughout the month of September, from bilingual Microsoft classes to comic-making workshops. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See some of our September events below! |
| Kids |
| Maker Studio: Marble Machines Explore engineering and problem-solving while creating a marble machine out of recycled materials! For grades 4-6. Pre-register to receive a reminder email. Build your machine at three library locations: Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, and Guerneville. |
| Seeds and Reads: Monarch Migration. Learn about the great Monarch migration to Mexico, prepare your own narrowleaf milkweed seeds to take home, and participate in a fun butterfly craft! For grades K-6. Pre-register to receive a reminder email. Available at seven library locations: Healdsburg, Sonoma Valley, Guerneville, Windsor, Cloverdale, Rincon Valley, and Roseland. |
| Teens |
| Let’s Make Comics! Learn the basics, plot-planning, and character design with instructor Jessica Chrysler. For grades 7-12. Join the fun at four library locations: Rohnert Park-Cotati, Sonoma Valley, Petaluma, Windsor. |
| Paying for College with Scholarships Series. Join scholarships advisor Becca Lippman for three interactive workshops that teach students and parents the steps to identify, apply for, and manage scholarships. For grades 9-12. Pre-register to receive a reminder email. Available at two library locations: Northwest Santa Rosa and Rincon Valley. |
| Adults |
| Bilingual Microsoft Classes. Find out the functions and benefits of each program and how to use them in your daily life. At the Central Santa Rosa and Healdsburg libraries in September, with more through the rest of the year! |
| Art Journaling Workshop. Join local artist Amanda Ayala to create a beautiful art journal using collage, ink, and markers. Express yourself at two library locations: Windsor and Rohnert Park-Cotati. |
| Looking for more? Explore the full calendar! Explore the Calendar |
| A Reminder from Your Library: Upcoming Holiday Closure |
| All library branches will be closed Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Tuesday, September 5! |
| Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our branches. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message. Eventos en Septiembre Acompañe a la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma para los eventos durante todo el mes de Septiembre. Habrán actividades como clases bilingües de microsoft y talleres de creación de historietas. Todos los eventos son gratis, no necesita una tarjeta de la biblioteca para asistir; registración requerida para eventos selectos. ¡Vea algunos de nuestros eventos de Septiembre a continuación! |
| Niños |
| Estudio creativo: Máquina de canicas. Explora la ingeniería y la resolución creativa de problemas mientras diseñas y construyes una máquina de canicas con materiales de reciclaje. Para los grados 4-6. Regístrese con anticipación para recibir un correo electrónico de recordatorio. Este evento se llevará a cabo en tres sucursales de la biblioteca: Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, y Guerneville. |
| Semillas y Lecturas: Migración Monarca. Aprende sobre la gran Migración Monarca a México. ¡Prepara tus propias semillas de flor de panal para llevar a casa y participa en una divertida manualidad de mariposas! Para los grados K-6. Regístrese con anticipación para recibir un correo electrónico de recordatorio. Este evento se llevará a cabo en siete sucursales de la biblioteca: Healdsburg, Sonoma Valley, Guerneville, Windsor, Cloverdale, Rincon Valley, y Roseland. |
| Adolescentes |
| ¡Hagamos historietas con la instructora Jessica Chrysler! Aprende los conceptos básicos, como la planificación de la trama y el diseño de personajes. Para los grados 7-12. Únase a la diversión en cuatro bibliotecas: Rohnert Park-Cotati, Sonoma Valley, Petaluma, y Windsor. |
| ¡Paga la universidad con becas! Únete con la asesora de becas Becca Lippman en tres talleres interactivos que les enseñan a los estudiantes y padres los pasos para identificar, solicitar, y administrar becas. Para los grados 9-12. Regístrese con anticipación para recibir un correo electrónico de recordatorio. Se llevará a cabo en dos bibliotecas: Northwest Santa Rosa y Rincón Valley. |
| Adultos |
| Clases bilingües de Microsoft. Descubre las funciones y beneficios de cada programa y cómo utilizarlos en tu día a día. Este evento se llevará a cabo en Septiembre en las bibliotecas Central Santa Rosa y Healdsburg y habrán más clases durante el resto del año. |
| Taller para hacer diarios de arte. Acompañe a la artista local Amanda Ayala para crear un hermoso diario de arte usando collage, tinta, y marcadores. Exprese su arte en las bibliotecas: Windsor y Rohnert Park-Cotati. |
| ¿Buscando por más eventos? ¡Explora el calendario completo! Explore el calendario |
| Un recordatorio de su biblioteca: Próximo cierre de día festivo |
| Todas las bibilotecas estarán cerradas el lunes 4 de septiembre en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo. ¡Nos vemos de nuevo cuando abrimos el martes, 5 de septiembre! |
| Gracias por ser miembro de la comunidad de la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma. Visite nuestra biblioteca en línea para ver miles de películas, programas de televisión, libros electrónicos, bases de datos, revistas, clases, videojuegos y mucho más. Revise aquí los puestos disponibles en la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma. ¿Preguntas? Por favor llame a su biblioteca local o haga clic para mandar un mensaje. |
Sonoma County Pride Bowling League Info Meeting Happens Aug. 29; Bowling Start Date September 5
Sonoma County Pride Bowling League is returning Tuesday, September 5th at 6:30PM. The league is 15-weeks and full of fun and prizes. No experience needed! Check out some details below and more to follow:
Start Date & Time: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:30PM
Location: Double Decker Lanes – Bowlero: 300 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park
Cost: $25/week*
Teams: 4-bowlers per team**
Informational Meetings: Tuesday, August 29th at Double Decker (TBD time – probably 6:30pm-ish)
We look forward to seeing everyone this September! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Happy Summer
Chris, Shelly & Roberta
*Cost is $25/person per week. This is a guaranteed league, so dues are required every week, even if you miss a week.
**Each team has 4-bowlers. If you don’t have a full team, comment below your name and if you are looking for a team or a bowler (i.e. “I want to join the league and I am looking for a team” or “We have a team of three and we are looking for one more bowler”). You can also show up at the informational meeting or first week and we can get you on a team,
The 36th. Annual Art for Life Fundraiser is Now Open
| The bidding is now open and runs through Tuesday, August 29th at 8:00pm (pst) We hope that you can join us online and find that piece of art, jewelry, ceramics, photographs and amazing experiences to bid on. Proceeds from the sale of these work benefit our Prevention and Care services that we have been providing in Sonoma County for the past 40 years. There is something for everyone and it’s easy to register and place your bids. Once you bid you will be notified via email and/or text if you have been outbid. That gives you the opportunity to bid again and not lost that piece that you are coveting. Enjoy viewing the works of some of our best regional artists who have donated their works in support of ours. |
Santa Rosa GayDar Presents: A Big Gay Tea Dance @ Paradise Ridge Winery August 27
Santa Rosa GayDar Presents: A Big Gay Tea Dance @ Paradise Ridge Winery
Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or simply love to support and party with this vibrant community, this event is for everyone!
Join us at the stunning Paradise Ridge Winery for an unforgettable afternoon of fabulousness at our 2nd Big Gay Tea Dance! Get ready to dance, mingle, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in the heart of Sonoma County.
Get your dancing shoes on and prepare to groove to the beats of talented DJ Rotten Robbie who will keep the energy high throughout the day. Mix and mingle with like-minded individuals, make new friends, and create lasting memories with your drag host Sonoma County native Mrs. Princess Panocha!
Santa Rosa GayDar’s Big Gay Tea Dance will take place on Sunday, August 27, 2023, starting at 2:00 PM. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event that celebrates love, diversity, and acceptance. Mark your calendars and get ready to have an absolute blast!
Proceeds benefit Sonoma County Pride 2024!
Thank you for supporting Sonoma County Pride & Santa Rosa GayDar!
NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT – WEATHER IS ALWAYS A CONCERN, THE DANCE IS HOSTED IN THE SHADE. OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED & GUESTS ARE WELCOME TO PICNIC ON THE PROPERTY DURING THE EVENT. GAYDAR WILL HAVE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK OPTIONS. PARKING IS LIMITED AT PARADISE RIDGE & WE KINDLY ASK THAT YOU CARPOOL IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. THIS IS A 21 AND UP EVENT.
PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY 🙂ADD TO CALENDAR
1:00 pm – 5:00 pmWebsite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-rosa-gaydar-big-gay-tea-dance-paradise-ridge-winey-tickets-678580601847?aff=oddtdtcreator
