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Published: Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 1:34 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 1:34 p.m.
For some, the Human Race is a pavement-pounding competition of the fittest. For others, it’s Halloween in May. In 2008, a woman dressed up like the Olympic torch. Elvis and Priscilla joined in and the gang from The Living Room of Sonoma County carried a couch for miles. A people-watcher’s paradise, it all goes down at
8 a.m. Saturday at Herbert Slater Middle School, 3500 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. 573-3399, humanracenow.org.
CELEBRATION: Healdsburg throws a party
Say hooray for the town founded by Harmon Heald and others back in the mid-1800s, when the burg salutes itself in its iconic Plaza at “Celebrate Healdsburg 2009,” noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.
On tap: food from local restaurants and service club booths, grilled goodies after the barbecue contest, chef demonstrations, wines and ciders. See arts and crafts, or win some in a raffle.
You also can enjoy the 45-piece Healdsburg Community Band, Hot Fritattas, Wild Catahoulas and other groups. Kids can take part in fun and games. 431-3152, celebratehealdsburg.com.
MOTHER’S DAY: Brunch for mom by Ferrer
Cooking for mother can be a bit like singing for Aretha Franklin. Spare yourself the challenge of out-cooking the master by letting Gloria Ferrer do the work.
The winery, a little bit of Catalonia at the southern end of Sonoma Valley, is preparing a multi-course brunch for El Dia de La Madre, Mother’s Day, complete with tapas and paired with appropriate wines. The views of the wind-swept Carneros hills and plains from the winery’s Vista Terrace are spectacular. $80, $64 for under 21. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. 23555 Highway 121, Sonoma. 933-1999, gloriaferrer.com.
MORE MOM: Honor your mother with Kundes’ help
Kunde Family Estate in Kenwood opens its vineyard terrace for a decadent, Wine Country Brunch at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in honor of Mother’s Day. The Brunch will be followed by a tour through the caves of the winery and a tasting of wine right out of the barrel. Other surprises include an array of raffle prizes, ranging from a full vineyard tour with lunch to wine signed by the Kunde family. Space is limited. $60 per person. 282-1534.
— Compiled by John Beck, Meg McConahey, Diane Peterson, Dan Taylor
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