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Happybirthday, America! Independence Day represents the birth of the U.S. as an independent nation upon the signing of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776. It’s also a great month to celebrate other birthdays—like the birth of a child! Check out our ideas for a patriotic baby shower (page 18), for those who are red, white and due!
In keeping with the baby theme, Family Life shares some advice for combatting morning sickness during pregnancy (page 14) and offers 10 tips for those returning to work once maternity leave ends (page 12).
Perhaps your kids aren’t babies anymore, and they are bickering now that summer is here. Read our article for ways to combat sibling rivalry (page 16). One sure-fire way to put a momentary end to summer bickering and boredom is to spend family time at some of the Fourth of July events around the area. See our complete list in this issue (page 20).
Last but not least, this month’s humor column is from a mom who knows what happens to the family car while school is out for summer. It’s nice to know you’re not alone when it comes to the catch-all that is the mom-mobile (page 30). Enjoy the ride!
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Perfect for an after-swimming treat or with a summer lesson on bees, these Honey Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies use a muffin tin instead of a baking sheet, making it super easy to whip up perfectly round, bite-sized cookies in 30 minutes.
Another cool trick? The recipe replaces most of the cane sugar with locally sourced, smooth and fruity Nor Cal honey from Local Hive™. Made entirely by California bees, not only does this raw and unfiltered blend add complexity and richness that plain sugar just can’t, but by purchasing a bottle, you’re also helping to support our region’s wildflower pollinators and American beekeepers.
Besides honey, pollination is bees’ greatest gift. A portion of Local Hive™ proceeds from every bottle go to PACE—Pollinator Awareness through Conservation and Education—which promotes, protects, and prolongs pollination everywhere. ❖
This recipe is part of the #100waystousehoney series, celebrating 100 years of 100 percent U.S. honey. If you love how your cookies turn out, take a picture and tag @localhivehoney on Instagram!
Honey Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies
Yield: 12-14 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 15-18 minutes
¼ cup Local Hive™ Nor Cal Honey Blend
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
1. Preheat oven to 3500F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with baking cups.
2. In small bowl, mix together honey, cinnamon, and flour. Set aside.
3. In large bowl, cream together butter, sugars, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and salt until combined and crumbly.
4. Press 2 packed teaspoons of shortbread dough into bottom of each muffin liner.
5. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of honey cinnamon filling over center of each cookie.
6. Sprinkle shortbread cookie dough crumbs over top of each cookie.
7. Bake on middle rack until edges are lightly browned (15-18 minutes).
8. Once cool enough to touch, transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Find Your Olympic Spirit
The theme of this year’s 31st Annual Cotati Kids Day Parade & Festival is “Cotati Olympics.” Kicking off with a parade, the free event winds through downtown Cotati to La Plaza Park where parade judges and the festival await. The whole family is invited to wear costumes and enjoy games, prizes, vendors, and more. Saturday, July 13. Free pancake breakfast: 8–10 a.m. Church of the Oaks. 160 W. Sierra Ave., Cotati. Parade lineup: 9 a.m. Cotati City Hall. 201 W. Sierra Ave., Cotati. Parade: 10 a.m. Festival: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Cotati’s La Plaza Park. Old Redwood Highway and West Sierra Avenue. For more information on the event or to be a vendor or sponsor, email awilson@cotaticity.org or call 707-665-4222. Tickets: tinyurl.com/bdd6khb9
Fly High with PI Show
Flynn Creek Circus presents The Heavy Lift, a comic private detective story in the film noire style. Meet Danger Jones, PI, and his trusty assistant, Patsy, as they embark on a series of increasingly hilarious capers. Pesky pigeons, pencil-pushing inspectors, and a fly on the wall are some of the delightful characters in this acrobatic narrative. $18–$185. Under age 3: Free (if sitting on parent’s lap). Doors open 30 minutes before the show. It is suggested that guests arrive early for best seats. Thursday, July 25: 7 p.m. Friday, July 26: *8 p.m. Saturday, July 27: 1, 5 & *8 p.m. Sunday, July 28: 1 & 4 p.m. (*Adults 21+ only). The Big Tent. Rohnert Park Expressway & State Farm Drive, Rohnert Park. For tickets, visit flynncreekcircus.com
Set Your Eye on the Sky
The Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic, a two-day annual tradition, shares the magic of balloons up close, from their captivating inflation to their majestic launch into the sky. Run entirely by volunteers, this event’s proceeds benefit local charities. Be dazzled by the Glow Show, where balloon pilots illuminate the pre-dawn darkness at 5 a.m., or enjoy the Main Launch at 6:30 a.m. when balloons ascend gracefully into the morning sky. An array of food, vendors, and music are showcased until 10 a.m. daily. Saturday, July 13–Sunday, July 14. Sonoma County Fairgrounds. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. Learn more and purchase tickets: schabc.org
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Make Sunday Your Fun Day
Sonoma Botanical Garden invites families to enjoy loads of activities for kids like face painting, arts, and crafts with Art Escape’s Art Van Gogh, family yoga with Sonoma Yoga, Music Time with Megan, lawn games, and more. Families can win prizes for completing a froggy-themed scavenger hunt, enjoy frog-tastic story time, and experience the Ribbit Exhibit. SBG believes providing opportunity for families to have fun and play together in a comfortable natural setting can inspire a lifelong love of the outdoors and helps future generations understand, protect, and celebrate life on the planet. Free for members and included with admission, this month’s Sunday Funday is July 14. 1–4 p.m. Sonoma Botanical Garden. 12841 Hwy. 12, Glen Ellen. Find the full schedule at tinyurl.com/24dx7vmx
Concert Helps Keep Music in Schools
Rock out with 13 bands on three stages at the 17th Annual Petaluma Music Festival, with proceeds helping keep music in Petaluma schools. Explore the one-of-a-kind wares of local artisans while enjoying food and drinks available for purchase. Tickets range from $65–$179. Ages 13–17: $25 (at the door). Ages 12 & younger: Free with a paying adult. Bring blanket or low-back chair. No pets. Saturday, July 27. 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Sonoma–Marin Fairgrounds. 100 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma. Learn more and purchase tickets at petalumamusicfestival.org
Explore the California Coast
Meet a variety of colorful and diverse ocean creatures through free Bodega Marine Laboratory tours. These docent-led tours are available to the public by reservation on Fridays for individuals and groups of up to 10 people. Visitors will learn about ongoing marine and coastal science research at BML and hear of its history on the Sonoma Coast. Suggested donation: $5 child. $10 adult or $25 per family. Service dogs only. Register for 1 of 3 time slots: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., or 3 p.m., and arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to your tour start time. Bodega Marine Laboratory. 2099 Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay. To learn more about public tours or to schedule a tour for a group larger than 10, email ucdbml@ucdavis.edu or visit tinyurl.com/5e3x8ta4.
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MaternityLeave Memo
Prepping for the Return to Work
By Pam Moore
As your maternity leave draws to a close, here is a top 10 list of things to keep in mind when returning to the office.
No. 1: Don’t overload coworkers with baby photos. Even if colleagues inquire, “How’s the baby?” remember your pre-baby life. Think back to how it felt to feign interest in the children of your friends and co-workers.
No. 2: Don’t stress about pumping at work. Obviously, attaching a suction device to your breasts while sitting in a room HR has assured you is private, except for the absence of a lock on the door, is stress inducing. Take it from someone who knows, it will work out and it doesn’t last forever.
No. 3: Don’t automatically eliminate caffeine just because you are breastfeeding. Disclaimer: I’m a writer, not a doctor, but I would advise giving coffee a try and see how you feel before you put the complete kibosh on this daily ritual. (And by ritual I mean survival tactic). Yes, you may have to eliminate it, but you may also find it is fine in moderation.
No. 4: Do check references before hiring a sitter. Never assume loading the dishwasher is something a sitter knows they are expected to do. Ask references what
the sitter specifically accomplished for them. If taking your child to the park, making art projects out of Jell-O, and tidying your house are things you require, a reference can tell you if they trust a sitter to follow through.
No. 5: Do review diaper changing with your sitter. I don’t care if she has “night nurse for triplets” on her resume. Just smile and say something like, “I know this is ridiculous, but if you would humor me, let’s change a diaper, so you’ll know where the diapers and wipes are!” Believe it or not, there are times I have been puzzled to find my child soaked through her diaper overnight only to find the sitter put it on backward.
No. 6: Do take your lunch break. Because isn’t lunch the whole point of work? I like work but I love chatting with my co-workers over lunch. Also, I have a thing for the cafeteria coconut cream pie. If you are away from your cherub for eight to nine hours, what are another 30 minutes or so if it means your workday has a fun part that involves fellowship … and pie?
No. 7: Do give your sitter a 30-minute warning before you come home. This gives her a chance to do the things she should have done while the baby was napping, like fold that basket of laundry and wipe down the high chair tray. If she’s awesome and did those things already, she now has plenty of time to put away the books and toys your child has strewn about. Walking into a clean house after working all day makes giving the heads-up worthwhile.
No. 8: Do get everything ready the night before. It’s hard enough to get out the door when you just need to kiss the baby one last time (10 times). Add a 5:30 a.m. nursing session, another at 7:45, and a diaper change (or two), and you will appreciate any spare second you can find. The night before, lay out your work outfit. If you can shower at night without suffering from crazy morning hair, do it. Don’t forget to prep the coffee machine the night before!
No. 9: Do leave for work before your partner, if schedules allow. And not just because you get sensitive when your child jumps into the sitter’s arms and hardly notices you leaving. If you’re a chatterbox and your partner
is not, leaving a note is more time efficient than hanging around while the sitter reads it, then telling her everything you already wrote, giving her a tour of the fridge, and chatting about the weather when
Never assume loading the dishwasher is something a sitter knows they are expected to do.
your husband could have done the hand-off in three minutes, and all you would have had to do was trust that everything would be fine and the sitter would text you with any questions.
No. 10: Do remember that this too shall pass. I know the frustation of getting up with a crying baby at 2 a.m. night after night. If you have a partner, consider a rotating schedule so that each of you potentially gets several consecutive hours of sleep. If that’s not possible, you’ll have to take the word of veteran moms everywhere that eventually, babies sleep through the night. And, as tired as you may be now, your baby smiling and bouncing upon seeing your face when you get home from work makes for pretty good rejuvenation. ❖
Pam Moore is an award-winning freelance writer, intuitive eating coach, and host of the Real Fit podcast. Get her free guide to improving your body image at pam-moore.com. This article was originally published on Scary Mommy.
Rude Awakenings Combatting
Morning Sickness
By Cheryl Maguire
Are you feeling nausea during your pregnancy? If so, I feel your pain. It has been more than 10 years since I was pregnant, but I still remember that awful queasy feeling.
During my first pregnancy with twins, I experienced morning sickness all day. In fact, I felt the sickest at night time. During my second pregnancy with a single baby, I thought I would feel better especially since I knew what to expect and I was only having one baby. But it was worse, much worse. Chasing after toddler twins only left me feeling more nauseous. During both pregnancies, I had morning sickness until I reached my sixth month of pregnancy.
According to biologist Margie Profet, morning sickness is an evolutionary
Similar
to ginger,
chewing
gum
causes you to produce extra saliva which neutralizes stomach acidity.
adaptation, which defends a fetus from natural contaminants. Studies have shown that women who experience morning sickness are less likely to miscarry.
The American Pregnancy Association found that most women experience morning sickness from the sixth week to the 12th week.
More than 50 percent of pregnant women have some form of nausea due to the increase in the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).
Nothing I did cured my morning sickness but these remedies helped me to feel better even if only for a short while. Of course, before you try any of these methods you should discuss it with your doctor.
Studies have shown that women who experience morning sickness are less likely to miscarry.
Eat When You First Wake Up: I always had a box of crackers on my nightstand. Before I got out of bed I would eat a few crackers. An empty stomach can increase nausea due to stomach acid so eating even a few crackers will help decrease the feeling. It also helps throughout the day to eat small snacks to make sure your stomach is never empty.
Drink Lemonade: Lemon is an alkaline that reduces irritation in your stomach. Some people also find the smell of lemons reduces nausea. I don’t like lemonade but I was willing to try anything and I did notice some relief after drinking it.
Consider Ginger: Ginger is a spice that has a calming effect on your stomach since it promotes the secretion of digestive enzymes that help neutralize stomach acid. It also contains phenols that relax stomach muscles. You can sprinkle it on your food or try drinking Ginger Ale but make sure it states “made with real
ginger” on the bottle. Ginger candy or capsules are also available.
Chew Some Gum: For me, chewing gum was the most effective method in helping me to feel better, especially since I could chew gum all day long (whereas I couldn’t drink lemonade all day). Similar to ginger, chewing gum causes you to produce extra saliva which neutralizes stomach acidity. Peppermint or spearmint gum will aid nausea symptoms since it contains menthol which has an antispasmodic effect relieving indigestion.
Lie Down: It may be difficult to lie down, especially if you are caring for other children or you are at work but sometimes it is the only way to feel better. I found motion
(as simple as walking) could cause my morning sickness to get worse so lying down would help settle my stomach. Deep breathing while lying down can calm both your mind and abdomen.
An empty stomach can increase nausea due to stomach acid so eating even a few crackers will help decrease the feeling.
B6 Vitamin: A study by Dr. Jennifer Niebyl found that taking 25 mg of B-6 three times a day helped women cope with morning sickness.
The Redwood Empire Food Bank’s Summer Lunch program runs from June 10th to August 9th across Sonoma County.
Partnering with Santa Rosa City Schools, the program o ers meals at multiple sites in Santa Rosa, Cloverdale, Sonoma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Petaluma, and Sebastopol, plus non-congregate meals in some rural areas.
Learn more at refb.org/summer-lunch
I used this vitamin and can confirm it did make me feel better. Even if you have morning sickness during your entire pregnancy, once the baby is born it will all be forgotten and worth all the suffering. Until of course, someone mentions their morning sickness and you can’t help but feel a little queasy yourself. Here’s hoping one or more of these tips help ease those rude awakenings that sometimes last all day long. ❖
Cheryl Maguire holds a Master of Counseling Psychology degree. She is married and is the mother of twins and a daughter. Her writing has been published in The New York Times , Parents Magazine , AARP, and many other publications. She is a professional member of ASJA. You can find her on X @ CherylMaguire05.
Sibling Rivalry?
Fostering Healthy Relationships
By Sarah Lyons
As a mom of six kids, I have witnessed my fair share of sibling disagreements. I have also had the pleasure of witnessing the heart-melting moments when siblings stick up for each other, cheer each other on, and generally love being together.
While sibling fights are normal, and even healthy, as kids learn to work through disagreements in an appropriate way, most parents want to foster strong sibling relationships that will stand the test of time. Here are some tips to help your kids build healthy, lasting friendships with one another.
Encourage Teamwork
Working toward a common goal can help people feel connected and build stronger relationships. This is why companies spend time doing team-building exercises with their staff. The same is true in families.
Give the kids a project, like cleaning the toy room or freshening up the landscaping in the yard, and have them work on it as a team. You can even try making it a competition such as challenging the kids to clean a room faster than their parents. Playing board games or backyard sports with teams can also have the same team-building effects.
Have Fun Together Spending time together as a family doing things that you enjoy is a simple way to build sibling bonds. Pick something that everyone can participate in such as a bike ride, a
movie night, or a fun outing that builds memories and relationships.
“My kids love having sleepovers in each other’s rooms each weekend,” Stephanie Loux, mom of three, said. “It makes a mess and it’s not always convenient for us as parents, but we love and encourage their excitement for spending time together.”
Healthy Conflict Settling disagreements in a healthy and respectful way is a tool that all of us need to learn to be successful. A
Spending time together as a family doing things that you enjoy is a simple way to build sibling bonds.
sibling is usually the first person in our lives that we disagree with on a regular basis.
This gives parents an opportunity to teach kids how to handle conflict. “We teach them to tell each other when they are hurting emotionally or physically,” mom of four, Abby Vanden Hull, said. “In the beginning that means helping them find the words and talk to each other kindly. It also means stepping back and letting them sort out their problems whenever possible.”
Teach your kids to listen, take turns speaking, use kind words, refrain from criticism or physical violence, and come to a compromise whenever possible. These skills will serve them well in all areas of their lives.
Do
Not Compare Your
Children As parents, it can be difficult not to compare children.
Each child has their own unique gifts to foster and challenges to face as they grow. Try to focus on acknowledging and appreciating their gifts and encouraging everyone in the family to do so.
When they are struggling with behaviors that other kids may not have found challenging, be patient and help them work through it as a family. When kids feel like their parents are comparing them, it can cause jealousy, competition, and resentment.
Alternatively, when they feel like their gifts are cultivated and appreciated they feel loved, valued, and secure. It also helps kids to understand that all of us are different and that is OK.
The Importance of Family
Our siblings are our first friends. They have a unique perspective and relationship to us because they have experienced nearly everything we
Give the kids a project, like cleaning the toy room or freshening up the landscaping in the yard, and have them work on it as a team.
have during childhood. This often leads to a relationship that includes deep understanding and support for challenges we may face in the future.
This concept is difficult to explain to small children, however the importance of family is something that can be shown through actions rather than explained using words. Do you have a good relationship with your own siblings? Do you support them in times of need and enjoy spending time with them? Your kids will notice. Over time, they will realize that there is nothing like a sibling who is also a friend. ❖
Sarah Lyons is a mom of six children, including 9-year-old triplets. While she is an extrovert, she is a wife and mother to several introverts. She strives to encourage her kids to step out of their comfort zones while also celebrating their unique personalities.
Baby You’re A Firework!
Hosting a Patriotic Shower
By Angel Jenkins
While being pregnant in the heat of the summer may feel less than ideal, a patriotic baby shower is a way to embrace the season. After all, partnering the nation’s birthday with the birth of your baby is a great way to celebrate. Here are some ideas for an all-American themed party to welcome your little firework!
Once you’ve earmarked the date, you can proceed the same as you would for most showers, planning the menu, choosing decor, and thinking of a few activities. For showers near holidays, it is always especially important, however, to start with the guest list.
Whether your shower will be on July Fourth or just near that date,
you’ll want to let guests know well in advance so they can plan accordingly. Flights fill up over holidays, and out-of-towners will need to book in advance. Even nearby guests will appreciate the heads up so they can schedule other Independence Day events accordingly.
Some potential shower slogans this month are, “Red, White, & Due,”
“Made in America,” “Our Little Firecracker,” “Boom, Boom, Baby” or “Stars, Stripes, & Sleepless Nights!” A patriotic theme lends itself to red, white, and blue decor, which is easy to find on the Fourth of July aisles of your local party store.
Incorporate the color scheme into traditional decor, such as banners and balloon arches, then add American flags and silver stars to
For a vintage Americana vibe, pull up a red wagon to hold shower gifts.
jazz up walls and tables. Red and white flowers in blue vases or floral babies breath in coke bottles with bandana bows make fitting table centerpieces.
Etsy is also well stocked with patriotic shower items, from invitations to editable party games. Whether it’s trivia about the parents-to-be, baby bingo, a pacifier hunt, or nursery rhyme test, online printables abound and can even be found in Independence Day designs.
Set up a ballot box for guests to “cast their vote” American-election style, as they guess the baby’s gender (if it hasn’t already been revealed). Reveal the winner by having guests light sparklers that turn pink or blue accordingly.
For a vintage Americana vibe, pull up a red wagon to hold shower gifts. Hang a giant flag as the perfect backdrop for photos with guests. Dozens of songs are available for
you to create the perfect shower playlist, from Bruce Springstein’s “Born in the USA,” to “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus.
For the menu, consider a “Bun in the Oven” build-your-own burger or hot dog bar with all the traditional American fixin’s. Charcuterie boards featuring red meats, white cheeses, and crackers highlight a finger food table. Some food coloring turns deviled eggs into red, white, and blue snacks, too.
Fruit kabobs of strawberries, blueberries and bananas can be served as edible firecrackers and individual shortbreads or cupcakes topped with berries and cream stick to your theme. Children in attendance (or just the young at heart) will enjoy ice cream sandwiches with red and blue sprinkles dabbed along the sides for dessert!
A s’mores station is another festive food idea, while apple pie topped with vanilla ice cream is about as all-American as it gets. Fill one drink dispenser with chilled water and add floating stars cut from watermelon. Fill a second dispenser with lemonade and add lemon or strawberry slices.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to baby showers, and hosting one with a patriotic theme can make it that much more memorable. The baby need not be born on the Fourth of July to celebrate like it’s Independence Day! ❖
Angel Jenkins is feature editor
Nature Camp
Fourth of July Fun Catch Local Fireworks
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FREE Cloverdale 4th of July Faire & Parade. Live music & floats. Food/ drinks available for purchase. Parade 10–11 a.m. From W. 3rd Ave., down Cloverdale Blvd. to Railroad Blvd., Cloverdale. tinyurl.com/ybhhch8a
Windsor Red, White, & Boom. Live music, kid’s zone, & more. Food/ drinks available for purchase.
Admission: $5–$10. Ages 2 & under: Free. Bring blankets, chairs, & coolers (no larger than 60 qts). No outside alchohol permitted. No pets. Gates open: 4 p.m. Live music: 4:15–6:15 & 7–9:30 p.m. Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. Keiser Park. 700 Windsor River Rd., Windsor. windsorkaboom.com
Kiwanis Club of Sebastopol Fireworks & Music Estravaganza. Expanded Kids Corner this year. Food/drinks available for purchase. Admission: $20. Ages 6–11: $5. Ages 5 & under: Free. Low-back chairs only. No alcohol allowed. No pets.
City of Sonoma Fourth of July Parade & Celebration. Travel+Leisure & Yahoo News have ranked it as the eighth best 4th of July celebration in the U.S. Carnival, game booths, food, & drinks available for purchase. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Parade: 10 a.m. Fireworks: Dusk. Sonoma Plaza. 453 1st St. E., Sonoma. tinyurl.com/nhfxhvkv.
FREE 4th of July Stars, Stripes, Dogs, & Bike Parade. Decorate your bike & join the parade from Prince Park to Lucchesi Park. Be sure to arrive with helmet. Arrive: 10:15 a.m. Parade: 10:30 a.m. Prince Park. 2301 E. Washington St., Petaluma. tinyurl. com/4hpc549b
FREE 4th of July Healdsburg Kids’ Parade & Duck Dash. Live music
& activities, including games, races, & parade. Duck Dash: Adopt a duck & watch it race to splash zone. Youngsters encouraged to dress in costume, arrive on bikes or wagons adorned with red, white, & blue. Free lemonade, hot dogs, popcorn, & snow cones. 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Parade: 11:30 a.m. Healdsburg Plaza. Matheson St. & Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. tinyurl.com/mt2ve9ha.
FREE RP Jubilee. Live music, family & kids activities, baking contest, & more. Food/drinks available for purchase. Noon–4 p.m. Rohnert Park Community Center. 5401 Snyder Ln., Rohnert Park. tinyurl.com/ptjtszr4.
Green Music Center Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular. Featuring Transcendence Theatre & Santa Rosa Symphony. Indoor & lawn seating. Kids’ Zone (4:30–7 p.m.) with carnival games, bouncy houses, & music. Food/drinks/beer/wine available for purchase. Admission: $40–$75 (kids 12 & under 1/2 price). Concert:
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7:30 p.m. Fireworks display follows the show. Sonoma State University Green Music Center. 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. gmc.sonoma. edu/4th-of-july
FREE Healdsburg’s American Legion Independence Day Fireworks. To ensure spectator safety, viewing at the Healdsburg High School sports fields will not be available. 9:30–10 pm. West side of HHS (parking lot), 1024 Prince Ave. & Fitch Mountain Elementary School, 520 Monte Vista Ave., Healdsburg. tinyurl.com/5y7nz7ft.
FREE Kenwood 4th of July Hometown Parade & Footrace. 3K and 10K Footrace–Cost: $45–$82. Registration: 6 a.m. Race: 7:30 a.m. Kenwood Plaza Park, 170 Warm Springs Rd., Kenwood. Pancake breakfast & silent auction: 8 a.m., Kenwood Community Church, 9637 Channing Rd., Kenwood. Parade: 10:30 a.m. Kenwood Elementary School, 230 Randolph Ave., Kenwood, to Kenwood Plaza Park, 170 Warm Springs Rd., Kenwood. kenwoodparade.org.
FREE Petaluma 4th of July Celebration. Fireworks will be launched from Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, but fairgrounds themselves will not be open to the public. Locals are encouraged to watch the display from home or local parks. 9:30 p.m. Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma. cityofpetaluma.org/ fireworks.
July Calendar of Events
View Free Family Movies
The 2024 Family Movies on the Green Summer Movie Series continues. Bring your own blanket or low-back chair to enjoy these free presentations. Held Tuesdays throughout July (excluding July 2), movies begin 15 minutes after sunset and include Trolls Band Together, July 9; Wish (shown in Spanish with English Subtitles), July 16; The Princess Diaries, July 23; and Migration, July 30. No blankets may be set up on the lawn before 4 p.m. the day of movies. Windsor Town Green. 701 McClelland Dr., Windsor. Learn more at tinyurl.com/3rj7cdwn.
Monday 1
FREE Potter the Otter : A Healthy Adventure. Interactive pop-up exhibit based on the book series
Potter the Otter, published by First 5 Santa Clara County & created by the Joe Children’s Discovery Museum.
Coddingtown Shopping Center. 1300 Coddingtown Center, Santa Rosa. cmosc.org/events/pottertheotter
Family Movies on the Green
FREE Movies on the Courthouse Square. July 1: Coco. July 8: Harry & the Sorcerer’s Stone. July 15: Kung Fu Panda 4. July 22: Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). Pre-show activities. Food/ drink available for purchase. Runs thru July 22. Mondays. 5–8 p.m. Screening: 6 p.m. Courthouse Square. Fourth St. and Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. tinyurl.com/2wujhpet
Tuesday 2
FREE Santa Rosa Taco Tuesdays Rides. Family-event. All cyclists welcome to roll through downtown Santa Rosa (8 miles round trip). Taco trucks will be on hand to sell tacos & drinks. Tuesdays: 5:30–8:30 p.m. Pedals up: 6 p.m. Franklin Park. 2095 Franklin Ave., Santa Rosa. tinyurl. com/yvytx69u
FREE Tuesdays in the Healdsburg Plaza. July 2: The Sorentinos. July 9: Sam Grisman Project. July 16: Fleetwood Macramé Tribute. July 23: Assembly of Dust. July 30: A Tribute to George Harrison. Food, local artisan crafts for purchase. 6–8 p.m. Healdsburg Plaza. Healdsburg Ave. & Matheson St., Healdsburg. tinyurl. com/2aaz2vwu.
Thursday 4
FREE Annual Bell-Ringing Ceremony. Continuing Helen Putnam’s tradition, the Petaluma Museum Association celebrates with music, history, & the ringing of her family’s historic Korbel Bell. Followed by refreshments. 10:15–11:15 a.m. Petaluma Historical Library &
Pacific Air Museum Hot Dog Thursday. Family event on the field among the airplanes & helicopters. $8–$10. Held first Thursday of the month. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Pacific Coast Air Museum, One Air Museum Way, Santa Rosa. tinyurl.com/skef59fv.
Friday 5
Open Late Fridays. Children’s Museum of Sonoma County. Come explore & spark your child’s curiosity. Members free. Non-members: $16. Infants 11 months & younger: Free. Discounts available for qualifying guests. Friday hours: 4–6 p.m. thru Aug. 2. Children’s Museum. 1835 W. Steele Ln., Santa Rosa. tinyurl.
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Free Lunch for Kids! ¡Almuerzo gratuito para niños!
FREE Friday Night Live at the Cloverdale Plaza. July 5: DARK. July 12: Tom Rigney & Flambeau. July 19: Sarah Shook & the Disarmers. July 26: Midnight North. Street Fair: 6 p.m. Live music: 7-9:30 p.m. Downtown Cloverdale. cloverdaleartsalliance.org.
Funky Friday Music Series. July 5: Lydia Pense & Cold Blood. July 12: Blackcat Zydeco. July 19: Volker Strifler. July 26: Tom Rigney & Flambeau. Picnicking $15–$25. 12 & younger: Free. Bring low-back lawn chairs or blankets. Venue opens: 6 p.m. Music: 7–9 p.m. Hood Mansion. Hood Regional Park. 389 Casa Manana Way, Santa Rosa. fridaysatthehood.com.
FREE Bodega Marine Laboratory Tours. Docent-led. Explore the dynamic biodiversity of the Northern
California coast. Suggested donation: $5 child, $10 adult, or $25 per family. Service dogs only. Register for 1 of 3 time slots: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. or 3 p.m. Arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to your tour start time. Fridays except July 5. Bodega Marine Laboratory. 2099 Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay. Questions: cmsi@ucdavis.edu. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5e3x8ta4
FREE Young Astronomers/ Striking Sparks Virtual Meeting. Meet other kids who are interested in all things space. No registration required. Grades 4–9. 7–8 p.m. Email: ncummings@rfo.org for the zoom link. tinyurl.com/mr2r7anw.
Saturday 6
Lavender Labyrinth Daze. Tour flower fields & walk the labyrinth.
Bring a picnic. $15-$20. Ages 12 & younger: Free with adult. Fridays–Sundays. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Bees & Blooms. 3883 Petaluma Hill Rd., Santa Rosa. Registration required: beesnblooms.com
FREE Buggin’ Out with Erik. Meet, touch, & hold live bugs & reptiles. Members: Free. Non-members: $16. Infants 11 months & younger: Free. Discounts available for qualifying guests. Saturdays. 10 a.m.–Noon. Children’s Museum. 1835 W. Steele Ln., Santa Rosa. tinyurl.com/3ff98bvx
FREE Cornerstone Sonoma Summer Music Series. July 6: Derek Irvin. July 13: Kingsborough. July 20: Jacob Philip Benning. July 27: Obsidian Son. Food & beverages available for purchase. No outside
Movie Nights June 10 Thru July 22
5:00 pm
start 6:00 pm
food or beverages permitted. Saturdays. 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Cornerstone. 23570 Arnold Dr., Sonoma. tinyurl.com/2s3hf38e
FREE Rialto Cinemas Family Matinees. Family Matinees held the first Saturday & Sunday of the month. The Goonies. July 6–7: 11 a.m. 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. tinyurl. com/2jsxz5d2
Little Parkies. Fun & educational morning for children ages 3–11 & their families. $10–$12 per family (up to 4 people). Parking: $10 or free with a Regional Parks membership pass. 9:30–11:30 a.m. Shiloh Ranch Regional Park. 5750 Faught Rd., Windsor. Registration required: tinyurl. com/ndm76kcx.
Nuestros Parques. 2-mile hike & community event for the whole family. Led in Spanish. Se habla español. Parking: $10 or free with a Regional Parks membership pass. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Riverfront Regional Park. 7821 Eastside Rd., Healdsburg. More info email: ParkPrograms@sonoma-county. org. Registration required: tinyurl. com/46cjcfc2
FREE Sundays in the Healdsburg Plaza. (Not to be confused with Tuesdays in the Plaza.) Bring a picnic, sit back, relax, & enjoy the melodies. 1–3 p.m. Healdsburg Plaza. Healdsburg Ave. & Matheson St., Healdsburg. tinyurl.com/4vcmbwxv.
FREE Perfect Shady Hike. Slow-moderately paced 3.5-mile hike. After the hike, explore the historic
buildings or have a picnic lunch. $10 entry. $10 for parking. 9–11:30 a.m. Jack London State Park. 2400 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen. Meet-up: Ranch lot on right. tinyurl. com/23rsdrky
Movies at the Green Music Center. July 6: 5 p.m. Finding Nemo. 6:45 p.m. Finding Dory. July 20: 5 p.m. Barbie. Outdoor film screening. Pack a picnic. Bring blanket or low-back chairs. Food, wine/beer available for purchase. Lawn Tickets: $5. Kids 12 & younger: Free (ticket still required). Weill Hall. Green Music Center. 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Tickets: tinyurl. com/e22thkxd.
Sunday 7
FREE Jazz in the Plaza. Family-friendly concert, featuring
Chuck Sher Trio/Quartet & some of the best musicians in the Bay Area. Sundays. 2–4:30 p.m. Putnam Plaza. 129 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. tinyurl.com/pz3wfunf.
Tuesday 9
FREE Tuesday Family Movies on the Windsor Green. Outdoor film screening. July 9: Trolls Band Together. July 16: Wish in Spanish w/English subtitles. July 23: The Princess Diaries. July 30: Migration. Bring blanket or low-back chair. No blankets on lawn before 4:30 p.m. Movie begins 15 minutes after sunset. Windsor Town Green. 9291 Old Redwood Hwy., Windsor. tinyurl.com/mtnpwfc7.
FREE Luther Locals Live. July 9: Lenkadu. July 16: Third Rail Band. July 23: Gill Brothers Band. July
30: Paul Steward. No pets. All ages welcome. Bring blanket or low-back chair. Tuesdays. 5:30–7:30 p.m. No concert July 2. Nelson Family Grand Plaza. Luther Burbank Center. 50 Mark Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. lutherburbankcenter.org.
Wednesday 10
FREE Wednesday Peacetown Concerts. July 10: Tom Rigney & Flambeau + Batacha. July 17: Willy Jordan w/Anthony Paule Orchestra + Solid Air. July 24: Laurie Morvan Band + the Musers. Jul 31: Marshall House Project + Gill Brothers. Family friendly. Dance, festivals, & live music. 5–8 p.m. No concert July 3. Ives Park. 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol. peacetown.org.
Thursday 11
FREE City of Sonoma Community Swim Day. Families are invited. Locker rooms & showers available. Lifeguards on duty. Adults must accompany children under 14. 6 a.m.–8 p.m. Sonoma Valley High School. 20000 Broadway, Sonoma. tinyurl.com/cuabvrhr
FREE Thursday Summer Nights on the Green Concerts. July 11: Maya. July 18: Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads. July 25: Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble. Family lawn games, food vendors, & more. Bring blanket or low-back chair. Farmers market: 5–8 p.m. Live music: 6–8 p.m. See website for parking instructions. No concert July 4. Windsor Town Green.
9291 Old Redwood Hwy., Windsor. tinyurl.com/3e8p4cey
Friday 12
FREE Party on the Plaza. July 12: Janie & the Reformed. July 19: Latino Heritage Celebration. July 26: Sonoma Shakers. Food, local artisan crafts, & more. Fridays: 5–8 p.m. Music starts: 6 p.m. Rohnert Park Library. North Parking Lot. 500 City Center Dr., Rohnert Park. tinyurl.com/yzsbh9n6.
Saturday 13
Hot Air Balloon Classic. July 13–14. Gates open: 4 a.m. Glow show: 5 a.m. Main launch: 6:30 a.m. 20 balloons participate. 4 –10:30 a.m.: Food booths, coloring contest, craft booth, & kids’ play area. Tethered hot air ballons rides ($15). Single-day ticket:
$21. Ages 12 & under: $12. Ages 3 & younger: Free. Fee includes parking. Sonoma County Fairgrounds. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. Tickets: tinyurl.com/vesk3j4f.
FREE Senior Expo. For baby boomers, seniors, friends, & the whole family. A day of health & wellness. Over 60 informational booths & local vendors. 9 a.m.–Noon. Santa Rosa Parks & Recreation. Person Senior Wing. 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. tinyurl.com/469e9rmt.
FREE Bike Petaluma. Community family-friendly ride held the 2nd Saturday of the month. 10 a.m. Meet-up: Luccesi Park (by the Arch). 320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. bikepetaluma.org.
FREE Kids Day Parade & Festival. Cotati Olympics. Parade: 10 a.m. Starts at City Hall & goes to Downtown Cotati. Festival: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. La Plaza Park. Old Redwood Hwy. & W. Sierra Ave., Cotati. tinyurl. com/4vxp9fy4.
Porsches on the Plaza. Walk the Historic Front Horseshoe of the Sonoma Plaza as it is adorned with quality show cars. Hosted by the Redwood Region of the Porsche Club of America. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sonoma Plaza. 453 First St. E., Sonoma. tinyurl. com/3btj67ey.
FREE Family Day at the Museum of Sonoma County. Art activities the second Saturday of the month. Noon–2 p.m. Sonoma County
Museum. 425 7th St., Santa Rosa. museumsc.org/events
FREE 5 & Under Meet-up. For parent of a child under 5 with a disability, medical complexity, or any sort of unique need. Siblings welcome. 10 a.m.–Noon. Oak Grove Room. Finley Community Center. 2060 W College Ave. Santa Rosa. Registration required: commongroundsociety.org/ calendar.
Second Saturday Cartoonist. Meet, watch, and talk to Lila Martinez, director of the CG Batman animated series. Cost included with Museum admission. $5–$12. Age 3 & under: Free. Discounts available for qualifying guests. 1–3 p.m. Charles Schulz Museum. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. tinyurl.com/439kyu29
FREE AV Films Summer Movies. Screening of Top Gun. Concessions & music. Bring blankets & low-back chairs. Gates open: 7:45 p.m. Movie starts at dusk. Cloverdale Airport. 220 Airport Rd., Cloverdale. avfilmpresents.org/show/top-gun.
Sunday 14
Ribbit Exhibit. Nationally-touring exhibition. Whimsical presentation of 20+ human-sized frog characters placed in vignettes throughout the Garden. $8–$15. Ages 4 & under: Free. Discounts available for teachers & active military. Open Daily: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Extended hours Wednesdays: 5-8 p.m. Runs thru Aug. 31. Sonoma Botentical Garden. 12841 Hwy. 12, Glen Ellen. sonomabg.org/visit/ ribbit-exhibit
FREE Art & Garden Festival. Over 145 vendor booths with unusual handmade items, fine art, home & garden décor, jewelry, plants. Local beer, wine, & kombucha tasting packages available to purchase. Live music. No pets. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Kentucky, Fourth & B Streets & A Street Parking Lot, Petaluma. tinyurl. com/mpcfcz5c
FREE Live at Juilliard Summer Concert Series. July 14: John Courage. July 21: Mama Said. July 28: The Familiar Strangers. Sundays. 5–7 p.m. Juilliard Park. 227 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. tinyurl. com/4y4tb4w7.
Monday 15
FREE Free Bilingual CPR/Gratis CPR en Español. Learn CPR, use
of an AED, choking relief for adults, children, & infants. Recommended for new parents, grandparents, & babysitters. Participants receive a CPR certification card. Adults 18+ only. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Sonoma Valley Fire Department, 630 2nd St. W., Sonoma. RSVP: tinyurl.com/5ay8pbpv
Wednesday 17
FREE Summer Campus Tour. Visit the 38-acre campus and biodynamic farm, & learn how Summerfield integrates its campus into its curriculum at every grade. Parents only. 10 a.m–11:30 a.m. Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm. 655 Willowside Rd., Santa Rosa. Register: summerfieldwaldorf.org
Friday 19
FREE Petaluma Movies in the Park. Screening of Shrek. Bring blanket or low-back chair. Food & beverages available for purchase. Movie begins at dusk. Lucchesi Community Center. 320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. tinyurl.com/yc6zkapf
Rivertown Revival After Dark. Live music, games, & crafts for kids. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Petaluma River. Two-day pass: $40-$50. Single-day tickets: $25–$30. Kids: $5. July 19–20. 5–10 p.m. McNear Peninsula/Steamers Landing Park. 6 Copeland St., Petaluma. tinyurl.com/mryc95rj.
Saturday 20
Rainbow Paddle. Enjoy the lake with your LGBTQIA2S+ family. Led by a certified facilitator, an intro to safety kayaking & preparation for the water before paddling together. $25–$27. Equipment provided. Bring your own snacks & water. Parking:
$10 or free with a Regional Parks membership pass. Register for 1 of 2 time slots: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 1:30–3 p.m. Riverfront Regional Park. Lake Benoist. 7821 Eastside Rd., Healdsburg. Registration required: tinyurl.com/bdffwhns.
Welcome Home, Franklin! Celebrate over 55 years since Franklin’s debut in the Peanuts comic strip. Enjoy a screening & discussion of the newest animated special, Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home Franklin. Cost included with Museum admission: $5–$12. Age 3 & under: Free. Discounts available for qualifying guests. 1 p.m.: Movie. 2 p.m.: Discussion. Charles Schulz Museum. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. tinyurl.com/bdea45fu.
Beauty and the Beast. Performed by the Apprentice Program of Roustbout Theater. $26–$30. July 20: 2 & 7:30 p.m. July 21: 2 p.m. Luther Burbank Center. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. tinyurl.com/kx73zdbk.
Thursday 25
Flynn Creek Circus presents The Heavy Lift. A rurally based, award-winning circus bringing international talent to the North Bay. Tickets are sold by chair, table, or bench, regardless of age of attendees. $18–$185. July 25: 7 p.m. July 26: *8 p.m. July 27: 1, 5 & *8 p.m. July 28: 1 & 4 p.m. (*Adults 21+ only). The Big Tent. Rohnert Park Expwy. & State Farm Dr., Rohnert Park. flynncreekcircus.com.
FREE Forestville Movies in the Park. Movie TBA. Concession stand opens an hour before the movie begins. Bring your own low back chairs & blankets. No pets. Baseball Field. Forestville Youth
The Little Mermaid Jr. Peformed by the Spreckels Theatre Education Program. July 26: 7:30 p.m. July 27: 2 & 7:30 p.m. July 28: 2 p.m. Spreckels Performing Arts Center. 5409 Snyder Ln., Rohnert Park. spreckelsonline.com
Saturday 27
Petaluma Music Festival. Thirteen bands on 3 stages. Local artisan crafts, food, & drinks for purchase. $65–$179. Ages 13–17: $25 (at the door). Ages 12 & younger: Free with a paying adult. Bring blanket or low-back chair. No pets. Benefits the music program in Petaluma schools. 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Sonoma–Marin Fairgrounds. 100 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma. petalumamusicfestival.org
Public Star Party. Astronomical topics & telescopes open for viewing. Adults & students: $10-$15. Age 6–12: $5. Ages 5 & under: Free, but still requires a ticket. Parking $10. 9 p.m.-Midnight. Robert Ferguson Observatory. 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood. Tickets: rfo.simpletix.com
Monday 29
Museum Mondays for Little Ones. Ages 1–5: $10 per child; 2 adults per child: Free before 11 a.m. (Regular admission applies thereafter: $5–$12.) Age 3 & under: Free. Discounts available for qualifying guests. 10 a.m.-Noon. Charles Schulz Museum. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. tinyurl. com/4epudnt4.
Joy riding through another season
Every Parents Car in Summer
By Gina Rich
Ah, summer. It’s the season for mosquito bites, cold drinks on the patio, and the laughter of carefree kids splashing around the pool. It’s also the time of year when parents spend countless hours chauffeuring young children back and forth to camps, play dates, and a multitude of other activities.
As a result, here are some things I’m pretty sure will happen in my car this summer:
Sibling battles will ensue. My kids can quarrel anywhere, of course, but the car is one of their favorite locations to do so.
The car will double as a dining room. Once summer is in full swing, the lunchtime hour gets especially hectic
in our house. Between shuttling to activities and making sure we’re appropriately slathered with sunscreen and bug spray, I’m often running late. So, packing meals to eat in the car is my attempt to save time.
Someone will have a meltdown. Sometimes too much fun in the sun equals exhausted, cranky children. And cranky children often lead to frustrated parents, who aren’t immune to having meltdowns themselves.
Roughly a closet’s worth of crayons, stickers, plastic toys, and food will become lost in the abyss between the seats. I could probably entertain and feed a small village of rodents for months with what’s accumulated in the crevices of my vehicle.
Something sticky will be spilled in the backseat. Ice cream, popsicles, and lemonade are so refreshing in summer. It’s less of a treat to scrape their residue off the seats with one’s fingernails, however. (By the way, if anyone knows how to remove a melted caramel apple pop from the console, I’m all ears.)
There will be sand. Oh, so much sand. I’ll remind my kids to please shake out their shoes before entering the car, but it won’t matter. By the end of the summer, we’ll have collected enough raw material to build a respectable sandcastle.
Everyone will disagree on music. One kid likes hearing the same song on repeat, while the other prefers absolute quiet so she can “enjoy the scenery” out the window. The adults prefer Bon Jovi or Aerosmith, choices that make the backseat occupants cringe and say, “What is this old music?”
We’ll hear the phrase, “I’m bored,” many times. We might be driving a short distance or embarking on a longer road trip, but at least one child will invariably complain of boredom approximately two minutes into the journey. To which the grown-ups will respond, “Why don’t you entertain yourself by making a collage of the stuff you find in between the seats?”
All joking aside, the best part of summer is being able to spend more time with family. Wherever your travels may take you, I hope you have a safe and happy season! ❖
Gina Rich lives in Wisconsin, where she writes about parenting, health, and the natural world for publications including the Washington Post, Notre Dame Magazine, and others.
4-10 years old
Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm, $300/week, per person; 2nd person $275
JUNE
June 10-14: Frozen
June 17-21: Encanto
June 24-28: Moana
July
July 8-12: Frozen
july 15-19: trolls
july 22-26: little mermaid
july 29-aug 2: Tinkerbell&peter pan
4th
of July
Fireworks Spectacular
Santa Rosa Symphony
Transcendence Theatre Company Thu, July 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Niko Moon
Sat, July 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Chiquis – Diamantés Tour
Sun, July 14 at 7 p.m.
UB40 Red Red Wine Tour
with special guest Inner Circle Sun, July 28 at 7 p.m.
Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw Fri, August 9 at 7:30 p.m.
The Beach Boys
Wed, August 28 at 7:30 p.m.
The Voice of Whitney A Symphonic Celebration Sat, September 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Global Roots Sonoma Lila Downs DakhaBrakha Caña Dulce y Caña Brava Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino
Sam Reider & Jorge Glem Sat, September 21 | 12 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. World Music Festival | 4 Stages
del Sole August
Featuring performances by Olga Kern, Nina Kotova, Viktoria Mullova, Pinchas Zukerman, Amanda Forsyth, Michael Stephen Brown, and Joseph Calleja.
