October
Calendar of Events
Tap into Great Pumpkin Magic
W
atching the Peanuts 1966 animated television special It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a Halloween ritual for many families. And the Charles M. Schulz
Museum adds to the Great Pumpkin magic with art classes that teach kids how to draw some of the show’s main characters: Charlie Brown in his bed-sheet ghost costume, Lucy in her witch’s hat and mask, and Snoopy as the WW1 Flying Ace. For more than 15 years, class instructor Robert Pope has specialized in bringing many characters to the comic book page, including Scooby-Doo, Bugs Bunny, Batman, and others; and he has contributed to several of the new Peanuts comic books. The How to Draw Peanuts Halloween event will meet via Zoom on October 29, 4–5 p.m., and costs $15. Register at tinyurl.com/y3cfwuhr or by calling 284-1272. ¶
Thursday 1 6th Street Playhouse School of Drama Classes. Radio Drama: A
Christmas Carol. Ages 8–15. Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays. Oct. 6–12. 3:30–5 p.m. $280. Writing for the Virtual Stage (kids create & star in their own shows). Ages 8–14. Mondays. Oct. 5–Dec. 7 plus Dec. 11. 3:30–5 p.m. $225. Storytelling for Fun. Ages 6–10. Wednesdays. Oct. 7–Dec. 16. 4–5 p.m. $150. Storytelling for Adventure. Ages 10–14. Tuesdays. Oct. 6–Dec. 15. 4–5:30 p.m. $225. Storytelling with a Purpose. Ages 14–18. Thursdays. Oct. 8–Dec. 17. 4–5:30 p.m. $225. Classes meet via Zoom. Space limited. Registration required. 6thstreetplayhouse.com/ school-of-drama/teen-programs. Foggy River Pumpkin Patch.
COVID protocols include pre-reserved timeslots & socially distanced field layout. $20 (applied toward participants’ pumpkin purchases). Thursdays–Sundays. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 8291 Eastside Rd., Healdsburg. Reservations required: foggyriverpumpkins.square.site. Petaluma Pumpkin Patch & Amazing Corn Maze. Annual event
adapted to COVID safety regulations. 24 SonomaFamilyLife
Admission to the Corn Maze closes 30 minutes prior to closing. Most vendors only take cash. $7–$10. Sundays–Thursdays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays: 10 a.m.–10 p.m. 450 Stony Pt. Rd., Petaluma (located alongside Hwy. 101 south). petalumapumpkinpatch.com. Pronzini Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkin picking, animals, shaded picnic tables. BBQ items for purchase. COVID-19 safety guidelines followed. Mondays– Thursdays: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays: 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Sundays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Halloween (Oct. 31): 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 3795 Adobe Rd., Petaluma. pronzinifarms.com/pumpkin-patch. Fall Online Art Classes for Kids. Classes in manga, fine art
& cartooning led by professional instructors. Classes once a week or a 6-week series for advanced students. Ages 7 & older. $10–$15/class. Classes meet via Zoom. Advance registration required: schulzmuseum.org/ classes-camps. FREE Just Between Friends Children’s & Maternity Consignment Sales Event. The largest of its kind
in Northern CA. Clothes, toys, games, shoes, baby gear, strollers,
furniture & more. Bring large bags. Masks required. Free except for 10 a.m. on Oct. 1, when early-bird tickets are $5. Oct. 1 public sale: 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m. (High-risk shoppers: 9 a.m. Early bird, $5: 10 a.m.) Oct. 2 public sale: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. (High risk: 9 a.m.) Oct. 3 public sale: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Oct. 4* public sale: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. *50% off items. Sonoma County Fairgrounds. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. Tickets (required): northbay.jbfsale.com.
Friday 2 The Lady With All the Answers.
One-woman play about Ann Landers. Presented by Cinnabar Theater & starring Laura Jorgenson. Single access: $20. Family access (multiple viewers): $40. Streaming Oct. 2–4. 2 & 7:30 p.m. showtix4u.com/ event-details/39309.
Sunday 4 Skunk Train Pumpkin Express. Ride
Skunk Train to a pumpkin patch & pick a pumpkin. $10.95–$52.95. Departing from Fort Bragg & Willits. Masks & social distancing mandatory. Sundays thru Oct. 25. 100 W. Laurel
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