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April in the Wine Country

Kathleen Hill
Special to FineLife


Friday, June 1st
2nd Annual Carneros Heritage Fest
at The Donum Estate Hosted by the Carneros Wine Alliance, the Fest will feature a weekend of exciting activities showcasing the Carneros region’s acclaimed wines, exceptional cuisine, unique history and rustic environs. Noon to 4 pm. 24500 Ramal Road. Tickets are $75 per person. Visit www.carneros.com or call (707) 253-2678

Saturday, June 2nd
Outdoor Movie Night
at Haver Stage , Dunbar School, Glen Ellen.
Dreamer with Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning, inspired by a true story.
Conssesion stand opens at 6:45
Movie starts at dusk.
Donations benefit Dunbar Arts programs.
(707) 935 -6070 for more info
or visit dunbarschool.com
11700 Dunbar Road, Glen Ellen


Sunday, June 3rd
Wine Country Classic at
Infineon Raceway

Fans can enjoy a celebration of some of the finest vintage race cars in the world, as well as wine country living when the 21st annual Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races return to Infineon Raceway in 2007. This unique weekend will feature the very best in vintage car racing on the challenging 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course.
infineonraceway.com for more information.

Tuesday, June 5th
Prestwood Elementary School PTO Meeting
7:00pm at Prestwood Elementary School. Call 707.935.6030 for more information.

El Verano Elementary School PTO Meeting
In the Library (Room 23) at 7:00pm. 707.935.6050.

Wednesday, June 6th
Afternoon Tea at Sonoma Country Antiques
- 3:00 p.m.
Come for a traditional English tea while local antique expert Annie Paynter shares her knowledge and passion for antiques. Bring along a small collectible and Annie will tell you something about its history. 23999 Arnold Drive. $10 per person. Seating is limited so RSVP to 707.938 8315.

Saturday, June 9th
Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic at Little Switzerland
8:30pm, Bay Area Zydeco Dance Band will play at Little Switzerland; tickets $10, includes dance lesson at 8pm. Thierry has raised the bar for Zydeco musicians nationwide. Considered the Jimi Hendrix of Zydeco music. He merges traditional Zydeco and Cajun with hip-hop, blues, and rock. 707-938-9990
www.lilswiss.com

Sunday, June 10th
Sing into Summer
The Kiwanis Club of Sonoma Plaza presents the Sonoma Valley Chorale’s Chamber Ensemble in concert at Buena Vista Winery. An annual benefit for a variety of Sonoma Valley charities. The Chorale’s Chamber Ensemble performs a wide variety of songs. Winery Gates open at 6:00 for picnicking and before-concert socializing. The performance begins at 7:30. Tickets are $20 per person.

Tuesday, June 12th
Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board Meeting
Sonoma Valley Unified School District Office
6:30pm
Sonoma Valley Unified School District monthly meeting. 6:30pm at the District Office 17850 Railroad Ave.
Call 707.935.4246 for more information.

Wednesday, June 13th
Teen Night at the Boys & Girls Club’s Intel Clubhouse
6:00pm
Every Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6-9pm Teen Night at the Boys & Girls Club’s Intel Clubhouse. All Sonoma teens 13 and up are welcome. No BGCVOM membership required.


Saturday, June 16th
Stargazing at Robert
Ferguson Observatory
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Enjoy heavenly views through telescopes and talk about astronomy.
noon – 4 pm solar
9 pm – 11 pm night
$2 per adult; $6 per vehicle State Park fee
More info at www.rfo.org or 833-6979

Sunday, June 17th
Father’s Day Weekend: King of the Castle
Ledson Winery & Vineyards
11:00am
Show Dad how much you appreciate him with a weekend of great wine, BBQ, classic cars and live music. Enjoy our famous BBQ under the oaks. Enjoy live light rock and olides all weekend performed by Mixed Nuts Band. BBQ $25, $20 for Wine Club members.

Tuesday, June 19th
Farmer’s Market
Sonoma Plaza

5:30pm
Food, crafts, nonprofit booths, local fresh produce, and seasonal flowers. Live music sponsored by The Sonoma Community Center.

Friday, June 22nd
The Queen is Missing:
A Workshop for Exploring the Challenges of becoming an Older Woman..
Sonoma Community Center
9:30am. In a culture that has lost it’s Queen. Under the guidance of Deborah Hill and Ann Fursman Nix, in the 8-session workshop, students will use imagery and art as tools for exploring aging. Call 707.938.8544 for more information.

Saturday, June 23rd
Opalesce invites you to attend an opening party from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.
Stop by to meet Goldsmith, John Rippe and Gemologist, Karen Piper, and enjoy refreshments.
14301 Arnold Drive #28, Jack London Village, (Behind Figone Olive press, by the stream) 707.933.8007

Sunday, June 24th
Opalesce Opening Party
continues at Jack London Village from 3:00 - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, June 27th
Social Bridge at the
Vintage House

- 12:30pm
Social Bridge Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30 - 4:00, Lounge

Thursday, June 28th
City Cultural and Fine Arts Commission Meeting
Thursday June 28 - 5:30pm
The role of the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is to develop and establish a balanced arts and cultural program that promotes, enriches and advances the cultural and fine arts community. It meets at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in the Conference Room, City Hall.

Saturday, June 30th
Gold Coast Jazz Band at
Little Switzerland

4:00pm
The Gold Coast Jazz band performs the last Saturday of each month.

 

 



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