Art from the Heart
University Art Gallery annual auction bash is big fun and boasts work by big names. Be big. Feb 11, 6 to 9. $20. SSU, Art Gallery, 1801 E Cotati Av, Cotati. 707.664.2295.
Braves Reunion
All alumni, parents, friends and teachers of Tomales High School are invited to celebrate school's 93rd anniversary with dinner dance and live music by Doug Adamz. Feb 11 at 6. $50-$75. Herzog Hall, Petaluma Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma. 707.878.2286.
Call of the Wild Cat Show
Check out pretty kitties, purebred competition, vendors and adoptable friends from Feline Rescue. Benefits rescue groups. Feb 11-12; Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, 9 to 4:30. $3-$5. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.538.1473.
Carnevale Dinner Dance
Benefit for scholarship and Italian cultural programs features four-course dinner, live music and entertainment. Feb 11. $10-$25. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.525.1939.
Community Connection Soiree
Meet and mingle with progressive adults, followed by dance party. Feb 10, 7:30 to midnight. $15-$25. Harmony Community Room, 400-G Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.861.2038.
Dance to Save the Trestle
Bring the family for contra dance benefitting Petaluma Trestle. All ages welcome for easy traditional dances. Feb 12, 2 to 5:30. $15; kids 14 and under, free. Call for details, 707.778.7878.
IABCA Dog Show
International All-Breed Canine Association of America hosts pooch competition. Feb 11-12, 8 to 5. Free. Hall of Flowers, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa. 503.316.9160.
Jonny Gomes Day
Honor Petaluma athlete turned Tampa Bay Devil Ray with free BBQ, auctions, presentations and autographs. Feb 11, noon to 3. Petaluma American Little League Park, 299 Maria Dr, Petaluma. 707.529.1720.
Love Without Longing
Meditation day course offers meditations to release attachment and increase love. Feb 11, 10 to 3. $25 donation includes lunch. Mahakaruna Buddhist Center, 260 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.766.7720.
Open House & Chocolate Tasting
CRI shares the love and information about programs for people with disabilities. Feb 10 at 2. Community Resources for Independence, 980 Hopper Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.528.2745.
Paws for Love
Benefit for Sonoma County Animal Shelter features auctions and sale of artwork by shelter animals and people too. Feb 11, 6 to 10. $25-$35. Finley Hall, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.565.7116.
Political Pizza Night
Monthly meeting of Progressive Democrats of Sonoma County includes talk by Gail Jonas of CA Clean Money Campaign. Feb 8 at 6. Round Table Pizza, 1003 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa. www.pdsonoma.org.
R.E. Cutting Horse Show
Showcase of horses' natural herding abilities. Feb 10-12. Free. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Lyttle Cow Palace, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.575.0877.
Twist & Shout
Val Richman hosts casual funky dance jam. Feb 10 at 8. $5-$10. Bodyworks Yoga Studio, 490 Second St, Petaluma. 707.695.9268.
Valentine's Dance
Christian Business Men's Committee hosts dance with music by Silver Pine Ensemble, lessons, childcare and hors d'oeuvres. Call for reservations. Feb 10 at 6:30. $30-$50. New Vintage Church, Sonoma and Yulupa avenues, Santa Rosa. 707.829.3834.
Marin County
Day of Yes!
Celebrate Valentine's Day with music, chants and readings of "Your Perfect Lips: A Spiritual Erotic Memoir" by Stuart Sovatsky. Feb 12 at noon and 5. $20-$45. Circle Center, 17 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax. 510.981.1799.
Marin Life
Activities, lectures and fun for gay and bi guys. Wed at 6:30, Marin4Men hosts coffee hour. Aroma Cafe, 1122 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.457.2487.
Primrose Tea
Inverness Garden Club hosts primrose and art sale with traditional tea-time treats. Prizes awarded for best hat decorations. Reservations required. Feb 12 at 3. $15. Dance Palace, Fifth and B streets, Pt Reyes Station. 415.669.1921.
San Anselmo Comeback Festival
Valentine-themed party features live entertainment, sidewalk sale, chocolate-bearing Cupids and more to celebrate reopening of flood-damaged businesses. Downtown San Anselmo. Feb 11-12, 11 to 3. 415.706.8121.
Shir Halev
All-music Shabbat service. Feb 10 at 7. Free. Dance Palace, Fifth and B streets, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1075.
Napa County
Angel Gala
Valentine's dinner dance and auction benefits Napa Valley Museum. Feb 11 at 6. Lincoln Theater, Veterans Home of California, 299 California Dr, Yountville. Call for more info. 707.944.0500, ext 100.
F & D
Sonoma County
Crab Feed
Stuff that belly to support Rotary Club of Sebastopol's fundraiser for teachers. Seatings at 5 and 7. Feb 11. $45. Holy Ghost Hall, 7960 Mill Station Rd, Sebastopol. 707.823.4848.
Kisses at the Castle
Valentine's weekend features aphrodisiac treats paired with wine. Feb 11-12, 11 to 4. $15-$25. Ledson Winery, 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. 707.537.3810.
Oyster Weekend
Feb 11-12, 11 to 4, celebrate new Sauvignon Blanc release and slurp down a few bivalves. Five oysters for $10. Quivira Vineyards, 4900 W Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg. 707.431.8333.
Pinot Passion
Annual celebration of sultry grape with tastings, barrel samples and snacks. Feb 11, 11 to 4. $15. Benziger Winery, 1883 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen. 888.490.2739.
Wine & Chocolate Fantasy
Indulge in annual wine and chocolate pairing. Feb 11, 1 to 4. $25. Rodney Strong Vineyards, 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg. 707.431.1533.
Napa County
CIA Public Cooking
Cooking demonstrations of seasonal dishes. Feb 10-13, chocolate mousse in puff pastry hearts. Mon and Fri-Sun, 1:30 and 3:30; also Sat-Sun, 10:30. $12.50. Culinary Institute of America, 2555 Main St, St Helena. 707.967.2320.
COPIA
Programs free with admission unless otherwise noted. Fri-Sun at 10:15, Winetasting 101. $5-$15. Through Feb 28, daily at 11 and 3:15, "Explore the World of Chocolate." Daily at 11:30 and 2, "Wine as Aphrodesiac." Fri at 1, "Chocolate Extravaganza" lunch program. $29-$39. Feb 12 at 2, chocolate treat demo and tasting with wine. $25-$35. Free through Feb. COPIA, 500 First St, Napa. 707.259.1600.
Greystone
CIA hosts Asian-inspired dinners with educational food and wine tastings. Feb 9, Japan. Reservations required. $85. Culinary Institute of America, 2555 Main St, St Helena. 707.967.2320.
Merryvale Vineyards
Second Sat, 1 to 5, "Come Spit on the Floor" barrel tastings. $7. Merryvale Vineyards, 1000 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.7777.
Napa Valley Wine Train
Enjoy a performance or education with gourmet dinner and wine. Feb 10, murder mystery dinner theater. $135. Napa Valley Wine Train, 1275 McKinstry St, Napa. 800.427.4124.
Wineries of Napa Valley
Feb 11-14, red wine and chocolate pairing. $10. Wineries of Napa Valley, 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa. 800.328.7815.
Field Trips
Sonoma County
Bill & Dave Hikes
Feb 11 at 9:45, moderate hike at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Reservations required. Free. 707.539.8847.
Madrone Audubon Society
Feb 9 at 8:30, Shollenberger Park walkabout. 707.546.1812. Feb 15 at 8:30, walkabout at Huichica Creek, Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area. 707.778.0407. Ongoing walkabouts and birding for the nature-loving public. Feb 9 at 8:30, walkabout at Shollenberger Park, Petaluma. 707.546.1812.
Sierra Club Marin
Feb 9 at 9:30, easy exploration of Shoreline Trails, China Camp. Call for details. 415.461.9255.
Petaluma Sustainability Series
Weekly films start at 7:30. Feb 10, "A Great and Mighty Walk." $3 donation. Petaluma Coffee Cafe, 89 H St, Petaluma. 707.664.9288.
Sonoma Film Institute
Feb 9 at 7, "Port of Shadows," ongoing film series. Feb 10 at 7 and Feb 12 at 4, "Winter Soldier." Warren Auditorium, Ives Hall, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. $3.50-$5. 707.664.2606.
Marin County
Bloodletting: Life Death Healthcare
Documentary compares healthcare systems in Cuba (successful!) and the US (not!), followed by Q&A with Carol Cross of Pastors for Peace US Cuba Friendhipment program and Bay Area Cuba Alliance. Feb 10 at 7:30. $5-$10 donation. Redwoods Presbyterian Church, 110 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.3227.
Monday Night at the Movies
Friends of the Mill Valley Library presents series featuring Bette Davis. Feb 13 at 7:30, "The Catered Affair." Free. Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.389.4292, ext 203.
Napa County
COPIA Films
Center hosts films with monthly themes; Feb features "Aspects of Love." Feb 10 at 8, "A Man and a Woman." $5-$6. COPIA, 500 First St, Napa. 707.259.1600.
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Hands-on art, science and theater camps, art studio, media clubhouse and tot spot, and lookout cove adventure area. Wed-Thurs at 10 and 11, "Bangin' Twangin' and Shakin' with Miss Kitty," music for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. $5-$6. Feb 11 at 11, music by Latin Soul Syndicate. $7-$9. Feb 12 at 11, Likha Philipino folk ensemble. $7-$9. Admission: $7-$10. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito. 415.339.3900.
Book Passage
Readings for kids. Feb 11 at 10:30, Brenda Bercun on "I'm Going to Be a Big Brother" and "I'm Going to Be a Big Sister." Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.927.0960.
The Rainbow Fish
Youth in Arts presents Artspower's adaptation of best-selling kids' book. Feb 9 at 9:30 and 11. $3-$7.50. Showcase Theatre, Marin Center, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.
Napa County
Napa Main Library
Storytime for all ages with "Library Grandparent," Mon at 10 and 3, Wed at 10:30 and 3 (bilingual), Thurs at 1, Fri at 10, Sat (bilingual) and Sun at 2. Toddler storytime, Tues at 10:15 and Wed at 11:15 (bilingual). Family storytime, Wed at 6:30. Preschool storytime, Thurs at 10:30. Free. Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs St, Napa. 707.253.4070.
Beginning Backpacking
Sierra Club offers backpacking seminar for beginners or those who need to brush up. Three meetings, followed by three weekend outings. Feb 11, Mar 11 and Apr 22 at 10. $15. Environmental Center, 404-A Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.579.5861.
Drop-In Parenting Classes
Family Education Center hosts ongoing weekly sessions for teachers and parents of children of all ages. Topics include mindful parenting and anger management skills. Thurs at 6. $10; scholarships available. Santa Rosa Charter School, 1835 W Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, 707.568.2300, ext 19. Family Education Center hosts ongoing weekly sessions for teachers and parents of children of all ages. Topics include mindful parenting and anger management skills. Tues at 6:30. $10; scholarships available. Sonoma Charter School, 17202 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma. 707.568.2300, ext 19.
Flower from the Heartland: Gay Marriage
Peter Daulton leads film and panel discussion of San Francisco's short-lived legal approval of same-sex marriage. Feb 13 at 12:15. Free. Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527.4372.
Healthy, Wealthy & Wise!
Connections, a forum for women in business, presents educational seminar on financial fitness and physical wellbeing. Feb 11, 10 to 2. $25-$45. Petaluma Community Center, 320 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.522.9399.
Hey! What Happened to My Teeth?
Dream interpretation lecture includes causes of nightmares and how to use dreams. Feb 9 at 8. Free. Warren Auditorium, Ives Hall, SSU, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2382.
I'm Happiest When I'm in Prison
Phil Anderson discusses his experiences teaching transcendental meditation to inmates and guards at San Quentin prison. Feb 13 at 7. Free. Maharishi Enlightenment Center, 709 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.778.8307.
Master Gardener Workshops
Ongoing free workshops by proven green thumbs. Feb 11 at 10, George Zeleny on worms and composting. Rohnert Park-Cotati Library, 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park, 707.584.9121. Ongoing free workshops by proven green thumbs. Feb 11 at 10, Diane Johnson on "Body Friendly Gardening, Ergonomics for Daily Living." Windsor Library, 9291 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor. 707.838.1020.
Native Plant Nursery Talk
Sonoma Ecology Center discusses role of and how to propagate native plants. Feb 14 at 11:30. Free. Vintage House, 264 First St E, Sonoma. 707.996.0712, ext 102.
9/11: Truth, Stolen Elections and Beyond
Ken Jenkins presents multimedia series. Feb 8 at 7, "9/11 in Context: The Big Picture." $10; no one turned away. Harmony Community Room, 400-G Morris St, Sebastopol. 707.861.2038 or 415.485.4491.
Pet First Aid
Be prepared to help furry friends in disaster and emergency situations. Reservations required. Feb 11, 2 to 3:30. Free. Humane Society and SPCA of Sonoma County, 5345 Hwy 12 W, Santa Rosa. 707.542.0882.
Positive Discipline vs Toxic Discipline
Educator William Bento shares info on age-appropriate, authoritative discipline. Feb 8 at 6:15. Free. Live Oak Charter School, 1160 Schuman Lane, Petaluma. 707.762.9020.
Randall Robinson
Author of "The Debt: What America Owes to Blacks" discusses "Race in America: The Basis for US Domestic and Foreign Policy." Feb 10 at 7:30. $15; SSU students, free. Cooperage, SSU, 1801 E. Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2382.
Web Standards
Sonoma County Web Developers presents info on "10 Reasons to Learn and Use Web Standards." Feb 14; networking at 6:30; program at 7. SCWD members and SRJC students, free; others, $10. Volunteer Center, 153 Stony Circle, Suite 100, Santa Rosa. 707.573.3399.
World Affairs Council
Monthly meetings discuss events and politics that affect us all. Feb 9 at 7:30, professor Chris O'Sullivan on "The Origins of US Involvement in the Middle East." $5. Spring Lake Village Auditorium, 5555 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.573.6014.
Copperfield's Books
Feb 9 at 7, Rob Brezsny on "Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia." Feb 10 at 7, WordTemple Poetry Series with Jane Hirshfield and David St John. Free. 2316 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa. 707.578.8938.
Copperfield's Books
Feb 10 at 7, Not Your Parents' Teen Book Buzz Night. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma. Free. 707.762.0563.
Hotel Healdsburg
Valentine to Healdsburg. annual poetry reading. Feb 12, 4 to 6. $5 donation. 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. 707.431.2800.
Many Rivers Books & Tea
Feb 9 at 7:30, Andrea Herold on "Vision Questand Then What?" $5 donation. 130 S Main St, Sebastopol. 707.829.8871.
Riki Ott
Author of "Sound Truth and Corporate Myths: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill" discusses lingering effects of oil on public health and environment. Bodega Marine Laboratory, 2099 Westside Rd. Bodega Bay. Feb 8 at 4. Free. 707.875.2211.
Amy Racina
"Angels in the Wilderness: The True Story of One Woman's Survival Against All Odds." Two readings: Feb 9 at 7:30. Readers Books, 130 E Napa St, Sonoma, 707.939.1779. Feb 13 at 7, Sebsatopol Library, 7140 Bodega Av, Sebastopol. Both free.
Readers Series
Copperfield's Books sponsors ongoing visits by inspirational authors and artists. Feb 10 at 8, "Mark Twain on Tour" with Ken Richters. $10-$30. Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.546.3600.
Zebulon's Lounge
LiveWire Literary Salon. Local readings, Tues at 6:30. Feb 14, Caryl Fuller hosts "Love Is Funny That Way." 21 Fourth St, Petaluma. 707.763.5427.
Marin County
Barnes & Noble Larkspur
Feb 11 at 4, Vera and Steve Bodansky on "To Bed or Not to Bed: What Men Want, What Women Want, How Great Sex Happens." 2020 Redwood Hwy, Greenbrae. Free. 415.924.1016.
Book Passage
Feb 8 at 7, Michael Lavigne. Feb 9 at 1, George McGovern on "Social Security and the Golden Age: An Essay on the New American Demographic." Feb 9 at 7, "Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships: Healing the Wound of the Heart" by John Welwood. Feb 10 at 1, "Prep: A Novel" by Curtis Sittenfeld. Feb 10 at 7, "The Areas of My Expertise" by John Hodgman. Feb 11 at 1, "Arthur and George" by Julian Barnes. Feb 11 at 4, "Mostly Bob" by Tom Corwin. Feb 11 at 7, "Love and Other Impossible Pursuits" by Ayelet Waldman. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. Free. 415.927.0960.
Open Secret
Feb 11 at 7:30, Vera and Steve Bodansky on "To Bed or Not to Bed: What Men Want, What Women Want, How Great Sex Happens." 923 C St, San Rafael. Free. 415.457.4191.
Point Reyes Books
Jan 21 at 7:30, Andy Couturier on "Writing Open the Mind: Tapping the Subconscious to Free the Writing and the Writer." Jan 22 at 4, Sylvan Brackett, Wendy Downing and Helge Hellberg discuss local and international Slow Food movements. Free. 11315 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1542.
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