Community Events

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August

August 13 Stones and Images Tour at the Rural Cemetery

10-11am; Tours leave every 20 minutes from Franklin Gate FREE! Donations appreciated. Pre-registration required. See page 6 for more info. Learn the history and meaning of symbols and forms of grave makers from the early days of Santa Rosa. Note: uneven surfaces and slopes.

August 19 (Paw Patrol), 26 (Encanto)

Movies in the Park at Howarth Park

Enjoy a free featured movie out on the lower lawn at sundown (approximately 8pm). Details at srcity.org/MoviesInThePark.

September 24 Santa Rosa History Tour on Rosie the Trolley

10am-12pm; Departs from Howarth Park $25; Pre-registration required. Code: 55407 Half of proceeds go to Rec & Parks Scholarship Fund. Tour Theme: McDonalds and Their Avenue - Water Works Trains and Mansions

September

September 2 (Luca), 9 (Sing 2), 16 (Jurassic Park - 1993)

Movies in the Park at Howarth Park

Enjoy a free featured movie out on the lower lawn at sundown (approximately 8pm). Details at srcity.org/MoviesInThePark.

September 16 Oktoberfest (Ages 50+)

12-1:30pm • Finley Courtyard $6 members/$12 non-members Come celebrate autumn at the annual Oktoberfest, a complete BBQ lunch with brats and non-alcohol beverages. Enjoy live Accordion and Polka Dance music performed by Steve Balich. Pre-registration by 9/12 required, use code 53478.

September 16-17 Lamplight Tours at the Rural Cemetery

7:10-9:30pm; Tours leave every 20 minutes from McDonald Gate $40-$50; Pre-registration required. See pg. 6 for more info. Take a night tour of Santa Rosa’s pioneer cemetery to experience dramatic portrayals of our town’s early settlers. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Children must be age 8 or over. Note: uneven surfaces and slopes.

September 26 Santa Rosa History Tour on Rosie the Trolley

10am-12pm; Departs from Howarth Park $25; Pre-registration required. Code: 55408 Half of proceeds go to Rec & Parks Scholarship Fund. Tour Theme: History of Santa Rosa - What’s Left to be Seen

September 23 - October 2 A Theater for Children Presents: Moana

A Participation Play for Children Steele Lane Community Center Visit ATheaterForChildren.com for information and tickets.

Show Times:

Friday, 9/23, 7pm Friday, 9/30, 7pm Saturday, 9/24, 1 & 3:30pm Saturday, 10/1, 1 & 3:30pm Sunday, 9/25, 3pm Sunday, 10/2, 3pm

October - C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S -

December 3-4 Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair

Sat/Sun 10am-4pm • Finley Community Center $5 adults; kids under 12 are free Attend this popular annual fair featuring booths with handcrafted items created and sold by the artists. Information at srcity.org/CraftsFair or 707-543-3737

October 22 Floating Pumpkin Patch

$12 (includes pumpkin); pre-registration required at: srcity.org/FPP or call 707-543-3421 Join us at Ridgway Swim Center for an afternoon filled with games, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin-splashing fun!

October 29 Halloween at Howarth (ages 12 and under)

Presale tickets only, $5; register and purchase at srcity.org/HAH Come out to Howarth Park in your favorite costume for trick-or-treating and fun! Presale tickets only; $5. Sign up early, this event sells out!

December

December 4-5 Holiday Open House at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

10am-4pm • Luther Burbank Home & Gardens • $3 adults; kids under 12 are free Visit this gorgeous historic site decorated for the holidays in turn-of-the-century style. Shop for unique gift items and enjoy tea and cookies in the Greenhouse. Information at lutherburbank.org or 707-524-5445.

January

January 1 New Year’s Fit Lap Swim

11am-1pm • Ridgway Swim Center • $5 Kick off your fitness resolution with a splash! Join our lap swimmers for the first workout of the year.

January 16 MLK Day of Service

9am-12pm • Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Volunteer event for all ages. Help clean up MLK Park through tasks such as picking up litter, spreading mulch, weeding and more. Visit srcity.org/ParksVolunteer to register.

February

February 25 Fairytale Ball

4-6pm, Ages 4-12 & Chaperones Finley Community Center $40 per Adult/Child Couple • $15 per Additional Chaperones A Disney “Encanto” inspired evening for you and your special prince or princess. Dancing, activities, light refreshments, and a visit from the Mirabel! Preregistration required, use code 55604 at SantaRosaRec.com or call 707-543-3737.