Coming up in Sonoma County: Nov. 23 - Nov. 30

SONOMA, NOV. 23 Church bake sale: Purchase holiday desserts including cakes, cookies, breads, jams and jellies at the Thanksgiving bake sale 9 a.m.|

SONOMA, NOV. 23

Church bake sale: Purchase holiday desserts including cakes, cookies, breads, jams and jellies at the Thanksgiving bake sale 9 a.m. Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Church, 275 E. Spain St. 938-4846.

WINDSOR, NOV. 23

Turkey demonstration: The Windsor Certified Farmers Market is all about Thanksgiving with a turkey boning and carving demonstration and a Kidz Dig It cooking class featuring persimmon salad 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday on Market Street at the Town Green. windsorfarmersmarket.com.

CLOVERDALE, NOV. 25

Calligraphy workshop: Calligraphy and Art Cards Workshops for adults begin 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cloverdale Library, 401 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Limited to 10 participants; sign up at 894-5271 or phoeft@sonoma.lib.ca.us. The free workshops run Tuesdays through Dec. 16.

GUERNEVILLE, NOV. 25

Sacred Studies seminar: Center for Sacred Studies offers “Listening to Our Mother Water: The Path of Purification,” a seminar where WaterSongLine councilmembers offer stories, reflections and prayers 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Center for Sacred Studies, Church and Main Streets. The seven-week live audio course runs through Dec. 14. Donations welcome.

VALLEY FORD, NOV. 25

Pie auction: Valley Ford Schoolhouse’s third annual pie auction with live music, beer and prizes runs 5:30-8 p.m. at the schoolhouse, 14355 School St. Bring pies for donation to the auction. Proceeds benefit the school. valleyfordschoolhouse.org.

ROHNERT PARK, NOV. 25-26

Original ballet: Classical and Contemporary Dance with Tamara Grose presents “Adventures in Toyland,” an original story ballet, 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane. Admission is $22 for adults and $17 for children at the door or at CCD-dance.com. 585-1137.

PETALUMA, NOV. 26

Live local music: Musicians the Dixie Giants, Highway Poets, Frankie Boots and the County Line and Marty O’Reilly perform during a Thanksgiving Eve party 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zodiacs, 256 Petaluma Blvd. North. Admission is $10. zodiacspetaluma.com.

WINDSOR, NOV. 26

Kids story time: The Windsor Regional Library presents story time for ages 2 and under at 10:30 a.m. and for ages 2-5 at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the library, 9291 Old Redwood Highway. Free. 838-1020.

CLOVERDALE, NOV. 28

Art Walk and sale: Art Walk and Black Friday Super Sale, featuring art by over 40 Sonoma County artists, runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Towers Gallery, 240 N. Cloverdale Blvd. 894-4331.

ROHNERT PARK, NOV. 28

‘Scrooge’ on stage: “Scrooge: The Musical,” based on the classic Charles Dickens story “A Christmas Carol,” retells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge with a combination of live action and animated sequences 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane. Admission is $22-26. 588-3400.

GLEN ELLEN, NOV. 28

Redwood hike: Take a post-Thanksgiving “Turkey Waddle,” a 4-mile hike to the 2,000-year-old, 14-foot-wide redwood “Grandmother Tree,” from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road. Admission and parking are $10 each. Meet in the ranch parking lot. Rain cancels. 938-5216. jacklondonpark.com.

SONOMA, NOV. 28-29

Open house at wineries: Meet winemakers and enjoy wine discounts, live entertainment and hospitality during the 31st annual Heart of Sonoma Valley Winery Association’s Holiday Open House 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 26 northern Sonoma Valley wineries. Two-day passes cost $45 or $10 for designated drivers. Single-day passes not available. heartofsonomavalley.com.

GUERNEVILLE, NOV. 28-30

Korbel holiday sale: Korbel offers a holiday shopping spree with special sales 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday at Korbel Champagne Cellars, 13250 River Road. Christmas carolers will sing 1-3 p.m., with a special appearance by Santa Claus 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 824-7316. korbel.com.

CLOVERDALE, NOV. 29

Live music: Acoustic duo Mark and Cindy Lemaire perform 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub, 131 E. First St. Free. 894-9610.

PENNGROVE, NOV. 29

Concert at tavern: Country Steam performs 8 p.m. Saturday at Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Highway. Free. Ages 21 and over. The weekend food menu, including barbecue by Rasta Dwight, is available 6-9 p.m. 795-5118.

PETALUMA, NOV. 29

Relay races and potluck: Petaluma Small Craft Center’s Turkey Relays and Potluck Mixer invites canoers, kayakers and rowers 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the North Bay Rowing Club docks, 625 Second St. Admission, including a potluck dish, is $10. 778-7277.

SONOMA, NOV. 29

Instrumental sounds: Composer and instrumentalist Matt Venuti performs with new Swiss-made Hang and Gubal instruments 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Yoga Community, 677 Fifth St. W. Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. 935-8600. yogacommunity.net.

PETALUMA, NOV. 30

‘The Jewelry Box’: Solo performer Brian Copeland returns with his holiday tale “The Jewelry Box” 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N. Admission is $15-25. 763-8920.

ROHNERT PARK, NOV. 30

Operation ELF: Help finance holiday gifts for families in need by bowling 5 to 8 p.m. at Double Decker Lanes, 300 Golf Course Drive. Cost for those who register by 6 p.m. is $25, $15 for kids. Packages will be delivered Dec. 14 in Santa Rosa. Rob, (858) 610-0101.

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