Holiday Gift Guide A Special Preview of Local Holiday Events & Promotions
November 21, 2019
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Holiday Calendar of Events
November 23 & 24: 19th annual West County Craft Faire in Sebastopol
ONGOING EVENTS NOVEmbEr 22 dEcEmbEr 30 18th Annual Holiday Gift Gallery — Each year, Healdsburg Center for the Arts displays and sells a bounty of artist-made goods to fill the gallery during the holiday season. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Wine will be available. Open Sun, Mon, & Thur, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Tue, Wed. Opening Reception: Nov. 29, 5 p.m. At Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza Street, Healdsburg. 431-1970, healdsburgcenterforthearts.org.
NOVEmbEr 29 dEcEmbEr 31 Holidays In Healdsburg Tour — Sip, savor & shop on the daily Holidays in Healdsburg tour, offered for five weeks of festive fun. The four-hour Day Tour starts at 11 a.m., exploring downtown Healdsburg with stops at three boutique wineries and two venues for food. The two-hour Evening Tour begins at 5 p.m., with appetizer stops for wine and savory bites. Tours can be designed to be family friendly. $109 Day Tour; $69 Evening Tour. Healdsburg Plaza Gazebo, Healdsburg Ave. & Matheson St., Healdsburg. Wine Country Walking Tours, 707-758-4287.
NOVEmbEr 29 JaNuary 19 The Greatest Toy Circus on Earth — Get into the holiday spirit with the Healdsburg Museum’s annual toy exhibit! This year's theme is the circus featuring circus toys across the decades. Free admission. At 221 Matheson St. in Healdsburg.
Open Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Mon., Tues., and holidays.
NOVEmbEr 30 dEcEmbEr 22 Hotel Healdsburg Holiday Tea — Join us for the afternoon to indulge in housemade pastries, petite sandwiches, custom blend teas, classic cocktails and other holiday fare from Executive Chef Scott Romano, available on Saturday and Sunday afternoons between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. With live piano music, dazzling winter florals, and beautiful holiday decor, we invite you to enjoy one of our favorite holiday traditions. On Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30-4 p.m. At Hotel Healdsburg Fireplace Lounge, 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg. Several options available, reservations are required: 707-4312800, hotelhealdsburg.com (click on HH Happenings).
dEcEmbEr 5 JaNuary 1 Windsor’s Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove — First lighting at the 19th annual Windsor Holiday Celebration on Dec. 5th. Meander through over 200 trees decorated with personalities reflective of the community groups that created them. View the beautiful lighted trees and chasing rainbow icicle lights. Trees are lit at 7 p.m. Listen to streaming holiday music, shop and dine at local businesses around the Green. A special mailbox enables kids to send letters to Santa (and receive responses). Treats and drinks available for purchase. Snowfall nightly at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. 5-8 p.m. Windsor Town Green, Windsor. people4parkswindsor.org. (continues on page 4)
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DINNERS • FRESH ROASTED MARY’S FREE RANGE TURKEY (10-12 LBS) • TRADITIONAL BREAD STUFFING (2 QUARTS) • CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE (1 PINT) • SAUTEED HARICOTS VERTS WITH SHALLOT CRISPS (2 LBS) • CREAMY YUKON GOLD MASHED POTATOES (3 LBS) • ROASTED TURKEY GRAVY (1 QUART) • POTATO ROLLS (1 DOZEN) *All orders are sent out cold w/ re-heating instructions
HOLIDAY PIES Costeaux Bakery Pumpkin Pie…..$18 Pecan Pie…..$28 Kemmy’s Pies $15.99 Kozlowski’s Pies $15.99
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with the Big Guy. Starts at 4 p.m. Forestville Downtown Park, Front St., Forestville.
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Dickens Dinner at Madrona Manor — Start the season off right with Madrona Manor's beloved holiday celebration. The annual Dickens Dinner series features a five-course meal prepared by Michelin Star chef, Jesse Mallgren. The 12th night singers provide entertainment by caroling through the dining rooms dressed in period costumes from the 19th century. Starts at 6:30 p.m. At Madrona Manor, 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg. 433-4231, madronamanor.com/healdsburgrestaurant/holidays-events.
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Design Class with potluck lunch — Create a beautiful fall centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Using glorious seasonal foliage, fruits and flowers from the farm in tones of amber, sunset, chartreuse, mango and magenta, you will bring the warmth of fall into the center of your celebration. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $150. Dragonfly Floral. 425 Westside Rd. Healdsburg. 433-3739, dragonflyfloralschool.com.
Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece Class At Bricoleur Vineyards — Relax, have fun and get your
ThrOuGh chrISTmaS Nutcracker Collection — Hundreds, perhaps thousands of Nutcrackers are on display at Costeaux French Bakery. Come and find out how many Nutcrackers there are and stay for a meal. At 417 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 433-1913, costeaux.com.
NOVEmbEr EVENTS NOVEmbEr 22 SCA Ceramics Studio Holiday Pottery Sale — This is your opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind original ceramic artwork created by ceramicists from SCA’s studio. Purchase functional and sculptural handmade gifts for your friends and family while supporting our local studio artists. All proceeds go to the artists with a portion going back to the Center to support the ceramics program. Event is free and open to the public. 1-4 p.m. Little Red Hen Dining Room, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol. 829-4797, sebarts.org.
December 5 - January 1: Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove in Windsor NOVEmbEr 23 Healdsburg Farmers Market Holiday Arts & Crafts — For holiday gifts, 20 or more artisans will be selling crafts from jewelry to clothing to pottery to fine arts. 8:30-noon, rain or shine. North & Vine St., West Plaza parking lot (behind Bear Republic Brewing Company), Healdsburg. 824-8717 or 5294884.
Holiday Boutique — Sale with a large variety of quality items in a welcoming atmosphere for a good cause. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. At St. Paul’s Church Parish Hall, 209 Matheson St., Healdsburg. 433-2107. 19th annual West County Craft Faire — Over 40 North Bay crafters to offer their hand-made goods including jewelry, soaps and lotions, wearable goods, ornaments, felted creations, and home crafted fun of all shapes and sizes. A great way to shop locally for the holidays. There will be a food truck on both days providing food for sale. A selection of gift baskets, full of the fair’s wares, will
be raffled each day to benefit a local youth climate action group. This local market for crafters and shoppers that has benefited numerous nonprofits in Sonoma County including the Ceres Project, the Women’s Room Shelter, the Inter-Faith Food Pantry, the California HomeMakers Association and the Bike to School Coalition. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave., on Hwy. 12. For more information, contact grangeevent@gmail.com.
NOVEmbEr 24 19th annual West County Craft Faire — (see November 23).
NOVEmbEr 25 Forestville Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony – The Forestville Chamber of Commerce presents its annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy a free hot dog, hot chocolate, cider and cookies. Santa Claus will make a visit, so bring your camera to take a shot
craft on while you sip a glass of wine. Kim from Wild Vine Designs and the Bricoleur Vineyards team will provide all the supplies and instruction you need to make a floral masterpiece and you provide the creativity (they can help with this, too, if needed). A complimentary glass of wine and snacks will be served. Be sure to register early as space is limited and classes often fill up. 6-8 p.m. $65 per person includes all floral supplies, fresh flowers and greenery, an apron and a complimentary glass of wine. At Bricoleur Vineyards, 7394 Starr Rd., Windsor. Info: Sarah Hanson-Citron - 650-888-1579; email: sarah@bricoleurvineyards.com.
NOVEmbEr 27 Community Thanksgiving Service — All are invited to share in the Healdsburg Shared Ministries Community Thanksgiving Service in which area churches will provide music and a message of thanksgiving, and an offering will be taken for the Food Pantry and Christmas Basket Program. The traditional Hallelujah Chorus will be sung at the end of the service followed by refreshments in the fellowship room. Rehearsal for the chorus will be at (continues on next page)
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6:15 p.m. at the church. At 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1402 University in Healdsburg. For information, call 433-3835.
Monte Rio Holiday Wonderland Craft Faire — Local craft vendors will sell jewelry, home décor, holiday decorations, candles and art of all media. Enjoy the festive atmosphere along the Russian River. Plenty of free parking. At the Monte Rio Community Center, 20488 Hwy 116, Monte Rio. 8652487.
NOVEmbEr 28 Healdsburg Turkey Trot — Once again, the streets of Healdsburg will host a 5K run on Thanksgiving Day morning. Starting at 8 a.m. in front of Healdsburg Running Company (333 Center Street). Throw on your turkey suit and running shoes and get going. Part of your registration will support the Drew Esquivel Scholarship which supports student athletes from the Healdsburg area in their dream to attend college. Early registration is $35 for adults, $25 for kids 6-18 and free for athletes 5 years old and younger. Fees increase after Nov. 25. For more information, visit scenaperformance.com/events/healdsburg-turkey-trot. Cloverdale Turkey Trot — The Cloverdale Joggerdales hosts its free annual run on Thanksgiving. The jog starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Cloverdale Plaza. Costumes are encouraged. No registration needed, just show up. Free Thanksgiving Meal — Free and open to all. This meal is put on by members of the greater Sebastopol Community. 1- 5 p.m. To volunteer or sign up to have a meal delivered, call 707-322-6672. At The Community Church of Sebastopol, 1000 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol.
NOVEmbEr 29 Healdsburg Downtown Holiday Party — Kick off your holiday season with Healdsburg's charming and fun-filled Downtown Holiday Party. Bring your gift list, friends, family and appetite to this not to be missed town celebration. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa from 5-7 p.m., listen to traditional Dickens style caroling and shop for holiday gifts. healdsburg.com, 433-6935.
NOVEmbEr 30 Healdsburg Farmers’ Market Holiday Arts & Crafts — (see November 23). Gualala Arts Festival of Trees — (see November 29). 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
November 29: Healdsburg Downtown Holiday Party Gualala Arts Festival of Trees — The two-day (Nov. 29 and 30) annual tree lighting ceremony with caroling at 5 p.m. (on Nov. 29). Santa Claus makes visits on both days. Artists and food artisans fill the arts center with handcrafted goods, homemade jams, mustards, olive oils, and the like, wonderful gift items to choose from for the holidays. Children can visit the Kid’s Depot, where they can choose gifts for their family and friends from lightly loved donated items that fall within a child’s budget. Uncle Sus’s Attic offers adults the same experience, with a collection of carefully curated artwork, fine furnishings, small appliances and more. Mrs. Claus Bake Shoppe is filled with home-baked goodies such as candies, pies and cookies made from family recipes. Ornate Christmas trees decorate the Coleman Hall stage and are available for purchase,
and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a list of children’s wants and wishes throughout both days of this old fashioned, Winter Wonderland event. Admission free. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday tree lighting begins at 5 p.m. At the Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway in Gualala. 884-1138, gualalaarts.org.
NOVEmbEr 29, 30 Bodega Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Crafts Faire — Food, drinks, entertainment and plenty of hand-made arts and crafts that make perfect holiday gifts. Free admission. All proceeds benefit the Bodega Volunteer Fire Department. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. At McCaughey Hall, 17184 Bodega Highway, Bodega. 707-876-9438.
California Redwood Chorale Holiday Concert — Enjoy the music of Ola Gjeilo, Eriks Esenvalds, Eric Whitacre, Craig Hella Johnson and John Rutter. Conducted by Gage Purdy, accompanied by pianist John Hazelrigg and joined by a string quartet. At 2:30 p.m. St. Stephens’s Church, 500 Robinson Rd. Sebastopol. $20. Tickets at door or brownpapertickets.com/event/4401324. Geyserville Tree Lighting & Lighted Tractor Parade — Lit-up tractors, harvesters, backhoes and fire trucks parade through downtown Geyserville. Start the holidays in Downtown Geyserville with the annual Tree Lighting and Tractor Parade. Enjoy caroling, warm winter fare, and a visit from Santa, who will arrive at 4:30 p.m. The tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m., along with caroling. The parade will begin at about 6:15 p.m. Wurst burgers and sausages at Firehouse; hot dogs at Oddfellows; Diavola pizza chicken chili from Ken Rochioli Catering at Visitors Plaza. geyservillecc.com or 276-6067. (continues on next page)
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Sebastopol annual Tree Lighting Celebration & Holiday Celebration — Join the town of Sebastopol for a free evening of
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holiday treats, arts and crafts, music and family-friendly fun. Candles to be handed safely to all adults. Santa visits for pictures with the kids (Please bring your own cameras). Mayor Neysa Hinton and Citizen of the Year Mia Del Prete will light the tree. After the tree lighting, Mr. Music presents a sing-along of Silent Night. There will be a collection of donations for the local Humane Society. 5-8 p.m. At the Sebastopol Plaza, South Main St. in Sebastopol. 823-3032, sebastopol.org.
Cloverdale Toy Run — The Cloverdale Lions Club is hosting its 22nd annual Toy Run. Admission is $10 plus one new, unwrapped toy. Registration is from 9-11 a.m. A barbecue will follow the Santa ride from 1-2 p.m. The event include raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and a full no-host bar. At the Cloverdale Citrus Fair, 1 Citrus Fair Drive. 707-280-5990 or 707-696-1841.
Lights! Santa! Holiday Cheer! Guerneville Holiday Tree Lighting And Merchants’ Open House — From its world-class wineries and
California Redwood Chorale Holiday Concert — (see November 30).
specialty restaurants to its charming shopping and distinctive, eclectic events, there’s plenty of holiday spirit in the air in Guerneville. Merchants’ open house. Starts at 5 p.m., old fashioned tree lighting at the Guerneville Plaza at 7 p.m. Presented by Friends of Stumptown. russianriver.com.
dEcEmbEr 4 Osmosis Festival of Lights Holiday Event — Enjoy good cheer, an abundance of gourmet hors d’oeuvres, fine wine, chocolate, and gifts in a beautifully decorated tent. Enjoy a party, a fire dance demonstration, and a remarkable shopping experience and win prizes totaling over $1,000. 5-9 p.m. $35 entry fee. At the Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, 209 Bohemian Highway, Freestone. www.eventbrite.com/e/osmosis-festival-of-lights-tickets-63491504800.
An Evening in December with Paula Harris — A holiday show featuring the styles of Anita Baker, Luther Vandross, Nat King Cole, Ledisi, Diana Krall, Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin, Diane Reeves, Charles Brown, Dinah Washington, Jeffrey Osborne, Chaka Kahn, Louie Jordan, Bette Midler, Frank Sinatra, Diane Schuur, Dean Martin and many other jazz, blues, and soul arrangements of seasonal favorites both classic and new. Doors open at 7 p.m.; music begins at 7:30 p.m. At the Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Cloverdale Arts Alliance members and $20 for non-members. To receive reserved seating privileges, purchase advance tickets online at cloverdaleartsalliance.org or at the Cloverdale Arts Alliance during normal business hours. Tickets are available at the door.
dEcEmbEr 4, 5, 11, 12 Healdsburg Dine Around — The progressive three course dinner is back! Plan the perfect three course holiday dinner involving several venues and then explore the festive streets of Healdsburg. 5:30-9:30 p.m. $89 per person. Last day to reserve for December 4 and 5 is Monday, December 2. Last day to reserve for December 11 and 12 is Monday, December 9. hbgdinearound.com.
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Healdsburg Community Church’s annual Christmas Tea — The popular annual event will feature special guest artists, a Christmas story to remember, and caroling for all, followed by delicious treats. 1:30-3 p.m. At the Healdsburg Community Church, 11000 University St. Free and no reservations are not necessary.
19th annual Windsor Holiday Celebration — Activities include Jingle Bell Wagon Rides (McClelland Dr.); Polar Express Train Rides (Market St.); hot chocolate, hot soup and other food vendors, Elves’ Craft Workshop, gingerbread cookie decorating, photos with Santa
(Huerta Gym); Holiday Story-time, and a Dance Party (Windsor Community Library). Features the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove and Santa’s Mailbox. Live musical performances featuring Santa & Mrs. Claus and Windsor Community Children’s Choir. From 5-8 p.m. Free admission. Holiday tree lighting and snow fall at 7 p.m at the Windsor Town Green.
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dEcEmbEr 6 Cloverdale Fifth Annual Winter Festival and Tree Lighting — Ring in the holiday season at the Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual event. Gingerbread cookie decorating, a Santa visit, live music, and artisans selling their wares in both the North and South Pole marketplaces. 4:30 -8:30 p.m. Downtown businesses encouraged to stay open late. Both Cloverdale Blvd. from Third to Lake Street and E. First Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. For more information, call the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce 707-894-4470.
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