COMMUNITY CALENDAR
EVENTS
FREE VACCINATIONS For children under 18 who have no insurance or can prove
low-income or Medi-Cal status. Immunization cards required to receive
vaccinations. Sponsored by the Family Practice Center of Santa Rosa. 9
a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Medi-Cal Site, 2500 Paulin Drive, Santa
Rosa. 565-5200.
REDWOOD EMPIRE WIND ENSEMBLE AND SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE SYMPHONIC BAND
CONCERT Combined classical and contemporary band music. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday. Santa Rosa Junior College, Burbank Auditorium, 1501 Mendocino Ave.,
Santa Rosa. 527-4255.
AN EVENING OF CHAMBER MUSIC
Presented by Santa Rosa Junior College Music Department. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday. Santa Rosa Junior College, Newman Auditorium, Emeritus Hall, 1501
Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa.
HUNGER AWARENESS DINNER Exercise in which attendees experience firsthand
how food is distributed throughout the world. Sponsored by Join Us Making
Progress and Serving Our Unfed People. Donation. 5 p.m. Wednesday. The
Commons, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park.
Reservation: 664-4277.
''THE MOUSE THAT ROARED'' Comedy presented by Elsie Allen High School drama
department. $3-$8. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 19, 20 and 21.
Elsie Allen High School Theatre, 599 Bellevue Ave., Santa Rosa. 528-5489.
''1 EVENING 2 SUPPORT 3 EVENTS'' Tours and demonstrations showcasing the
Chop's Teen Center's programs, including Tomorrow's Leaders Today and the
Santa Rosa All City High School art show. 5 p.m. Thursday. Chop's DeMeo Teen
Club, 509 Adams St., Santa Rosa. 284-2467, www.chopsonline.com.
''OFF THE AXIS'' Performances by Santa Rosa High School ArtQuest Dance
Company include modern, lyrical and hip-hop style dance. $5-$8. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Santa Rosa High School auditorium, 1235
Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 535-4887.
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Join Piner High School Principal Janet Olson, staff
and student body in celebrating the opening of the new buildings. Free. Event
includes tours and refreshments. 6 p.m. Thursday. 1700 Fulton Road, Santa
Rosa. 528-5245.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT HOWARTH PARK The new Land of Imagination playground,
designed for children of all abilities, will be open for exploration. Event
includes discounted carousel and train rides, recreation jump, pony rides,
live music and more. Free. 5-7:30 p.m. Friday. 630 Summerfield Road, Santa
Rosa. 543-3282.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Event is a showcase of local, state, national and international
environmental groups'
programs that positively impact the planet and includes information booths,
live music, organic foods and beverages, as well as a tree giveaway, sponsored
by the Sonoma Ecology Center. Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Downtown Plaza,
Sonoma. 833-6900, www.earthdaysonoma.org.
''JUDY MOODY DAY'' Family event
is a celebration of Sebastopol author Megan McDonald's book series and
includes a look-alike contest and sidewalk drawing. Free.
7-4 p.m. Saturday. Sebastopol Plaza, Petaluma Avenue at McKinley Street,
Sebastopol. 823-2618.
OCEAN SONG EARTH DAY FESTIVAL Event includes live music, guest speakers,
natural building and permaculture workshops, plant walks, a veggie oil expo,
food, beverages and more. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday. $10-$15 a person, $30 a
car. 19100 Coleman Valley Road, west of Occidental. 874-1526.
SPAY/NEUTER-A-THON Sonoma County Animal Regulation will perform free,
unlimited neutering and limited spaying on cats
in effort to reduce animal overpopulation. 1247 Century Court, Santa Rosa.
Registration required: 579-7729.
WATER FAIR Representatives from several agencies will discuss utility
billing, water meters, water conservation and children's
activities in an effort to raise community awareness of water conservation.
Free.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Finley Community Center Auditorium, 2060 W. College
Ave., Santa Rosa. 543-3986.
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR Activities include a Jaws Of Life demonstration by
the Middletown fire department, screening for blood sugar, cholesterol and
bone density, as well as healthy summer quick foods and a fresh juice bar,
sponsored by Middletown Adventist Church. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
Seventh-day Adventist School, 21640 Highway 29. Middletown. 987-2661,
987-2685.
FISHING IN THE CITY FOR KIDS Children under 16 can participate in 30-minute
''Learn to Fish'' programs introducing them to knot tying, casting and
environmental stewardship. Sponsored by Department of Fish and Game and Santa
Rosa Firefighters Association. No equipment necessary; tackle boxes and loaner
rods provided. Free. Register morning of event: 9 a.m. Sunday. Boathouse on
Lake Ralphine in Howarth Park. 630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa. 543-3282.
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