Home for the Holidays 11-14-19

Home for theHolidays A preview of holiday events in your community

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November 16: Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Windsor

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.

December 6: Cloverdale Annual Winter Festival and Holiday Tree Lighting

dEcEmbEr 7 - dEcEmbEr 25 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/healdsburg-restaurant/holidays-events.

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 17 counties will head to the Cloverdale Veterans Hall and the Cloverdale Citrus fair for a pair of holiday craft fairs. The craft fair at the Veterans Hall is sponsored by the Theta Zeta Sorority. You’ll find knitted hats and scarves, tree ornaments, jewelry, dish towels, aprons and food items and much more. You’ll also find popular commercial booths with items for sale. The fairs run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Cloverdale Veterans Hall (205 W. First St.) and the Cloverdale Citrus Fair (1 Citrus Fair Drive).

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 housemade pastries, petit 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.

Home deliveries for Windsor residents over age 65, the disabled, veterans, or individuals without transportation or unable to drive after dark, start after 3 p.m. and continue through 7 p.m. and beyond. Carry out meals can be picked up after 2 p.m. Advance reservations are required for carry out and home deliveries, with a limit of two meals per order. Call 322-1882 to order carry-out and home deliveries; deadline is Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. Call 322-1882 for more info or to volunteer (which would be much appreciated: food preparation and serving staff needed).

Cloverdale Holiday Craft Fairs — Vendors from Sonoma and Mendocino

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Hotel Healdsburg Holiday Tea — Join us for the afternoon to indulge in

oven-roasted turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, assorted vegetables, salad, cranberry sauce, rolls & butter and a variety of tasty desserts. Several beverage choices are available. Music provided by the Vinyl Revival Singers, The Living Color (guitar) Music School and the Windsor Community Children’s Choir. From noon to 3 p.m. At the Windsor Community United Methodist Church, 9451 Brooks Road S., Windsor, across from the Windsor Middle School and Boys & Girls Club.

NOVEmbEr 22 November 22 - December 30: Healdsburg Ukulele Club at Healdsburg Center for the Arts’ 18th Annual Holiday Gift Gallery

NOVEmbEr EVENTS NOVEmbEr 16 Cloverdale Senior Multipurpose Center Holiday Craft Fair — The

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. 8294797, sebarts.org.

NOVEmbEr 23 Healdsburg Farmers’ Market Holiday Arts & Crafts — For holiday gifts, 20

Cloverdale Senior Multipurpose Center is hosting its holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cloverdale Senior Multipurpose Center, 311 N. Main St. in Cloverdale. 894-4826.

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 529-4884.

Chicken & Polenta Dinner — Silent auction, gift certificate, baked goods, gift baskets and wine. Sponsored by Knight of Columbus. Adults: $20, 12 years and under: $10. 5-7:30 p.m. At St. Peter’s Church, 491 S. Franklin St., Cloverdale.

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.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Windsor Residents — The 10th annual event will honor the first responders who saved Windsor from the Kincade wildfire with a hot full-course traditional holiday meal consisting of

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 unique 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. A 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 please contact: grangeevent@gmail.com.

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November 28: The Healdsburg Turkey Trot

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December 6, 7 & 8: Transcendence’s Broadway Holiday Spectacular NOVEmbEr 24 19th annual West County Craft Faire — (see November 23).

NOVEmbEr 25 Forestville Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony – The Forestville Chamber of Commerce presents their annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy a free hot dog, hot chocolate, cider and cookies. Santa Claus will make a visit. Starts at 4 p.m.

Forestville Downtown Park, Front St., Forestville.

NOVEmbEr 26 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 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 - 650888-1579; email: sarah@bricoleurvineyards.com.

Department. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. At McCaughey Hall, 17184 Bodega Highway, Bodega. 707-876-9438.

NOVEmbEr 29, 30 & dEcEmbEr 1 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. 865-2487.

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.

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.

restaurants to its charming shopping and unique 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.

NOVEmbEr 28 Healdsburg Turkey Trot — Once again, the streets of Healdsburg will host

NOVEmbEr 29 Gualala Arts Festival of Trees — The two-day (Nov. 29 & 30) annual tree lighting ceremony with caroling at 5 p.m. tonight. Santa Claus makes visit 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 & crafts that make perfect holiday gifts. Free admission. All proceeds benefit the Bodega Volunteer Fire

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.

Lights! Santa! Holiday Cheer! Guerneville Holiday Tree Lighting And Merchants’ Open House — From its world-class wineries and specialty

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 6:15 p.m. at the church. At 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1402 University in Healdsburg. For information, call 433-3835.

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.

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Sebastopol annual Tree Lighting Celebration & Holiday Celebration — Join the town of Sebastopol for a free evening of 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.

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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.

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.

19th Annual Windsor Holiday Celebration — Activities include Jingle Bell

Community Thanksgiving Service — All are invited to share in the

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 https://scenaperformance.com/events/healdsburg-turkey-trot.

dEcEmbEr 4, 5, 11, 12 Healdsburg Dine Around — The progressive three course dinner is back!

December 7, 14, 21: Breakfast with Santa 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 707-276-6067.

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. Paula Harris is a multiple music award nominee and winner including a Blues Music Award and NINE Northern California Entertainers and Music Award nominations. She was also voted the 2018 “Best Female Vocalist in Northern California.” The press often compares Paula to Etta James, Dinah Washington, Ruth Brown and Sarah Vaughan for her ability to sing the full spectrum of jazz, blues and soul.

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 www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org or at the Cloverdale Arts Alliance during normal business hours. Tickets are available at the door. Presented by The Jazz Club, a program of the Cloverdale Arts Alliance, a non-profit arts organization bringing cultural arts to northern Sonoma County.

dEcEmbEr 6 Cloverdale Fifth Annual Winter Festival and Tree Lighting — Ring in the

dEcEmbEr EVENTS dEcEmbEr 1 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.

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. Church of the Incarnation 550 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa. $20. Tickets at door or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4401324.

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 and a fire dance demostration, and a unique shopping experiences 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-tickets63491504800.

November 30: Geyserville Tree Lighting & Lighted Tractor Parade

holiday season at the Chamber of Commerce’s fifth event. Gingerbread cookie decorating, Santa visit, live music, and artisans selling their wares in both the North and South Pole marketplaces. 4:30 to 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 vehicle traffic. For more information, call the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce 707-894-4470.

dEcEmbEr 6, 7, 8 Transcendence’s Broadway Holiday Spectacular — A renewed and reimagined seasonal celebration for all ages with holiday favorites, show stopping dance numbers, Broadway show tunes and modern twists on some of the world's most uplifting and cherished songs. Fri & Sat, 7:30 p.m.; Sat & Sun, 2 p.m. A pre-show will feature a different assortment of festivities for you and your family to enjoy. The doors open to the pre-show 90 minutes before each performance begins. $39 - $139. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. Box Office: 546-3600.

dEcEmbEr 6, 7, 8, 14 Occidental Community Choir — Creative, quirky and consistently melodious, Directress and alumna Sarah Saulsbury will spin yarns and lovingly lead the 50-member ensemble through a trip down memory lane, as they revisit some of the best-loved songs of the winter holiday season written by choir members past and present. Skillfully weaving together song and story, poetry and theatrics, plus fine instrumental accompaniment, the OCC offers a Continues on next page

November 30: California Redwood Chorale Holiday Concert

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December 7: A Feast of Carols - Old World Carolers joyful and eclectic winter holiday concert experience unlike any other you will find. There will be caroling, sing-a-longs and special alumni events. Fri & Sat: 8 p.m.; Sun: 3 p.m. $10 for Dec. 6 performance; adults: $15, kids free. At the Occidental Center for the Arts, Graton Rd. & Bohemian Hwy., Occidental. occidentalchoir.org, 874-8622.

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December 7: Alexander Valley Ladies Aid Annual Fundraiser Christmas Bazaar

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The Many Colors of Christmas — The Healdsburg Chorus, a group of nonprofessional singers more than 70 strong, under the direction of Les Pfutzenreuter, present their holiday spectacular. From 3-5 p.m. At the Raven Theater, 115 North St., in Healdsburg. Admission is $15, $5 for children under 12 and students with I.D. Info: Hillary Kambour 305-742-4906.

Occidental Holiday Crafts Faire — Enjoy a weekend of holiday cheer at the annual Holiday Crafts Faire in charming Occidental. More than 35 local and regional artists are featured and there are foods and baked goods to enjoy.

Santa Claus will surely be paying a visit and carols will be sung. Free admission.

Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.At the Occidental Community Center, 3920 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental. occcraft@sonic.net.

Santa Fly-In — Join in the Pacific Coast Air Museum’s Open Cockpit event

winter through women’s art, music, and dance. The event features an exquisite collection of handmade gifts by local and regional women. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. At the Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. goddesscraftsfaire.com.

to see Santa Claus fly in on a helicopter to visit with kids and listen to their Christmas wishes. Children can enjoy lots of fun activities and, as with each Open Cockpit event, everyone gets a chance to get up close to selected aircraft and peek inside. See what a genuine fighter plane, attack plane, transport, or helicopter is like on the inside. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pacific Coast Air Museum, 1 Air Museum Way, Santa Rosa. 575-7900.

dEcEmbEr 7, 8, 14, 15 Cinderella’s Christmas — Cinderella is very busy with the demands of her

Free Christmas Dinner for Windsor Residents — The 10th annual event will honor the first responders who saved Windsor from the Kincade wildfire with a hot full-course traditional holiday meal consisting of oven-roasted turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, assorted vegetables, salad, cranberry sauce, rolls & butter and a variety of tasty desserts. Several beverage choices are available. Music provided by the Vinyl Revival Singers, The Living Color (guitar) Music School and the Windsor Community Children’s Choir. From noon to 3 p.m. At the Windsor Community United Methodist Church, 9451 Brooks Road S., Windsor, across from the Windsor Middle School and Boys & Girls Club.

stepmother and stepsisters, when an invitation arrives for the prince’s ball.

Cinderella is forbidden to go until all her chores are finished. Things seem very grim for Cinderella until her two small mice friends tell her about — the Christmas Fairy. Can Cinderella outwit her nasty stepmother and win the prince’s love? A pinch of Christmas magic lights up this new take on an old favorite. Saturdays: 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays: 2 p.m. Adults: $12, students/kids $7. At the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Cloverdale. cloverdaleperformingarts.com, 894-2214.

dEcEmbEr 7, 14, 21 Breakfast with Santa — The annual tradition at Costeaux continues

December 1: Cloverdale Toy Run

dEcEmbEr 7 Alexander Valley Ladies Aid Annual Fundraiser Christmas Bazaar — Cookies, jams, ornaments, table decorations and wreaths abound. Find a variety of delicious home-made goodies, live and dried wreaths, ornaments, fleece blankets, painted gourds, kitchen towels, aprons, hand-painted goods, local lavender, and more. Raffle baskets. Proceeds of this sale are used to fund scholarships for local graduating seniors in high school, the Alexander Valley School Library, community charities, and to aid in the maintenance of the historic church. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. At Alexander Valley Community Church, 6650 Hwy 128, just a few miles from Healdsburg. avladiesaid.com/christmas-bazaar.

A Feast of Carols: The Old World Carolers in concert — The Old World Carolers present a special benefit which includes carols with food, drink, and feasting, including Hacia Belén (Spain), Candlemas Eve (England), St. Basil (Greece), Sankta Lucia (Sweden), and many others. The Carolers always add a few standards for singing along. 2019 marks the 34th season for The Old World Carolers, sharing beautiful and haunting "endangered" European carols with songsheets the audience can take home and use to sing with friends and family. At 2 p.m., doors open at 1:30. Suggested donation is $10 (door only, no advance tickets), kids free. At Sebastopol United Methodist Church, 500 N. Main St., Sebastopol (across from Safeway). Half of all proceeds benefit local homeless shelters, half to United Methodist Church charities. Info: 823-7971.

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touring five decorated homes and a historic school in and around scenic Sebastopol. Each location displays holiday spirit in its own unique way, showcasing collections and family traditions. An Artisan Boutique offers dozens of local Sonoma County artists and crafters. Proceeds benefit scholarship fund at Sebastopol’s Pleasant Hill Christian School. $10-$45; free admission to Artisan Boutique. Fri: 6-9 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (The Boutique will be open Dec. 13-15, Fri 5-9 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)

At the Pleasant Hill Christian School, 1782 Pleasant Hill Rd., Sebastopol. 8291729.

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The 25th annual Goddess Crafts Faire — A celebration of the coming of

Saturdays in December from 9-11am. Enjoy our festive cafe, complimentary photos with the Big Guy and our expansive nutcracker collection, perhaps the largest in the world or at least this side of the Russian River. At Costeaux French Bakery, 417 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg. 433-1913.

dEcEmbEr 13, 14 Sebastopol Holiday Home Tour & Artisan Boutique — A winter’s day

Tree Lighting: St. Joseph Hospice Light Up A Life — For more than 40 years, the hospice programs have helped many people live their final days in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by family and friends. Light Up A Life is an annual community celebration of cherished memories. For four weeks, hundreds of bright clear lights illuminate our Light Up A Life trees. Each light symbolizes the life, hope and dreams of a loved one. Hospice exists in the hope and belief that daily needs may be met with appropriate care and sensitivity through the dying and grieving periods, and that all will be done to make the life that remains as dignified and satisfying as possible. Free. 5-7 p.m.

At the Healdsburg Plaza in Healdsburg.

18th annual Russian River Holiday Parade of Lights — Friends of Stumptown presents the annual Holiday Parade of Lights on Main Street in Downtown Guerneville. Small town holiday fun on the Russian River, with festively lit cars, trucks, tractors, and floats in the theme of “Cartoons on Main.”

7-9 p.m. russianriver.com.

dEcEmbEr 8 Holiday Concert — The Healdsburg Community Band presents their annual Holiday Concert. Get into the spirit with holiday classics. 3-5 p.m.

Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University Ave. in Healdsburg.

The Many Colors of Christmas — (see December 7).

Home deliveries for Windsor residents over age 65, the disabled, veterans, or individuals without transportation or unable to drive after dark, start after 3 p.m. and continue through 7 p.m. and beyond. Carry out meals can be picked up after 2 p.m. Advance reservations are required for carry out and home deliveries, with a limit of two meals per order. Call 322-1882 to order carry out and home deliveries; deadline is November 15 at 5 p.m. Call 322-1882 for more info or to volunteer (which would be much appreciated: food preparation and serving staff needed).

Sing-A-Long Messiah Concert — Come experience the joy and wonder of Handel’s Messiah when sung with four wonderful soloists and talented chamber musicians under the capable hand of Conductor John Maas. Join in the singing or just sit and listen. Limited Messiah scores available to borrow or bring your own if you have one. Holiday refreshments will be provided at intermission. Tickets available at the door the day of the concert. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Concert at 2 p.m. $6 per person. $15 per family. Sebastopol United Methodist Church, 500 N. Main St., Sebastopol. Rehearsal: December 8, 4-5:30 p.m., Painting and Drawing Room, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol. 829-4797, sebarts.org.

dEcEmbEr 15 Make a Holiday Table Centerpiece — Artful Arrangements presents a class using a crafty “waterfrog” to hold the freshly-cut foliage, the centerpiece hugging the table surface and staying fresh for weeks. All tools needed, materials and refreshments are included. $10 each, or two for $15 (two friends, or a parent or grandparent and an older child). From 10 a.m. to noon. The Artful Arrangements Crafting Center, 205 Orchard Lane, Penngrove. Call Diane to register because this class fills fast: 707-664-8656. www.artfularrangements.org.

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