Thursday 2
VOM Garden Club Meeting
Bring your questions, problems and ideas to share. 7 p.m. at the Vintage House, 264 First Street West. Membership $12 per year; contact Helaine Forte, president, at 707-2068 for more information.
Saturday 4
Bouverie Preserve
Spring Work Day
from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. The day will consist of working on the trails, in the native plant garden, around the formal gardens, in the library, or cooking the lunch (which ACR provides). Volunteers can bring their favorite tool for outdoor projects. For information and registration call (707) 938-4554.
Monday 6
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
March 6 at SVHS’s John Glaese Theatre as a benefit for the SVHS Band tour to New York City; follows on Tue., March 7 and Fri., March 10 at Murphy’s Irish Pub to benefit Sonoma Tsunami Relief; and with a final performance on Mon., March 13 at the Sebastiani Theatre to benefit the Avalon Players.
Thursday 9
Republican Women Meeting
at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. Registration will begin at 10: 30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Tony Strickland, candidate for the State Controller’s office. (707) 935-7743
Friday 10
Toot, Rattle, Plunk & Boom!
The fifth annual Art Rewards the Student exhibition showcases more than 700 works by local schoolchildren. Admission free to the public March 10 through 26, Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. , 551 Broadway, one-half block south of the Sonoma Plaza. Contact: 707-939-7862.
Saturday 11
Mozart’s Birthday Bash
The Sonoma Valley Chorale continues its 33rd Concert Season with three performances of “Mozart’s Birthday Bash” at the Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Building, 126 1st Street West: Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m
Wednesday 15
Martha Mellinger Artist Reception
Meet Sonoma artist Martha Mellinger and join her for a wine and cheese reception from 5-7 p.m. at Park Point Health Club’s lobby in Maxwell Village Shopping Center,19111 Sonoma Hwy.
www.mellinger
artgallery.com.
Thursday 16
Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Day
Restoration and Research Specialist Jessie Olson leads volunteers through a variety of native plant nursery activities at the Sonoma Garden Park. No experience necessary. Bring drinking water and a snack or lunch. (707) 996-0712 x102 or jessie@sonomaecologycenter.org for more information.
Friday 17
St. Patrick’s Day Fun with KSVY 91.3 Sonoma
Green Eggs and Ham with
Veronica and Mike at the Schellville Grill.
7 to 10 a.m.
707.933.0808
Irish Trivia with Guy @ 5
at Murphy’s Irish Pub
5 to 7 p.m.
707.933.0808
KSVY.org
Saturday 18
Barrel Tasting Weekend The 16th Sequel of Barrel Tasting Weekend - A Celebration of Fine Wine, Food & Film premieres from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Enjoy sneak previews of the 2005 vintage straight from barrel, screenings of new releases, and
tastes of award-winning wines paired with foods and film scores from the set of famous Hollywood movies . . .
Sunday 19
Barrel Tasting Weekend famous Hollywood movies . . . all while schmoozing with the producers and talent behind the scenes at 20 Sonoma Valley Wineries. $55, or $65 at the door. For tickets go to www.heartof sonomavalley.com or call 866-794-9463.
Wednesday 22
Beyond Peak Oil
Journalist and educator Richard Heinberg gives a lecture entitled “Beyond Peak Oil: Averting Oil Wars, Terrorism, and Economic Collapse,” 7 p.m. at Andrews Hall at the Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St. $15. (707) 939-2973 or register online at www.praxispeace.org on Events page.
Saturday 25
Edible Weed and Flower Walk
at the Sonoma Garden Park on Saturday, March 25 from 10:00 am until noon. The fee for this walk is $10. Wear comfortable shoes and pack a lunch to enjoy after the walk. To reserve a space or for more information contact Tiona Gundy at (707) 996-0712 ext. 120 or tiona@sonomaecologycenter.org.
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Looking Forward:
Huge Barrel Tasting event, celebrating fine food, fine wine, and film, in the Glen Ellen-Kenwood part of Sonoma Valley, March 18-19. 20 wineries will feature movie themes, from Casablanca and Grease, to Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, while you sip sneak previews of 2005 vintage wines straight from the barrel, taste great foods, and schmooze with winemakers. A rare opportunity in a stunningly beautiful Spring scene! 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. both days. Tickets $40-$55, with Designated Driver Special Passes $20 for weekend, $10 Sunday only. Reserve tickets soon at (866) 794-9463 or at www.heartofsonomavalley.com.
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