Community events around Sonoma County

WINDSOR, NOV. 29

Dinner tickets: Today is the last day to buy tickets for the Dec. 9 holiday dinner at Windsor Senior Center, 9231 Foxwood Drive. Tickets available at the front desk. 838-1250.

WINDSOR, NOV. 29

Decorating trees: Decoration of the 200 trees in the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove begins 2 p.m. today on the Town Green, 701 McClelland Drive. 837-0605.

SANTA ROSA, NOV. 29, DEC. 3-6

‘A Christmas Carol’: 6th Street Playhouse performs Charles Dickens’ classic play “A Christmas Carol” 2 p.m. Sundays, and 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at 52 W. Sixth St., through Dec. 20. $15-$37. 523-4185, 6thstreetplayhouse.com.

ROHNERT PARK, Dec. 1

Comedy showcase: Laughing Tomato’s Comedy Showcase features Bay Area comics 8-10 p.m. Tuesday at Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Drive. Free. Hosted by Bay Area legend Tony Sparks. 665-9472.

WINDSOR, DEC. 2

Music and dance: Bibliobop Dance Party starts 11 a.m. Wednesday at Windsor Regional Library, 9291 Old Redwood Highway #100. For ages 0-5. 838-1020, ext. 1230.

GUERNEVILLE, DEC. 3

Live music: Reggae band Wiley’s Coyotes performs 6 p.m. Thursday at Main Street Station, 16280 Main St. Free. 869-0501, clubjazz@comcast.net.

SANTA ROSA, DEC. 3

Tree lighting: A tree lighting ceremony celebrates the lives of loved ones lost and those living with an advanced illness 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Montgomery Village, 911 Village Court. Community members are invited to create an ornament in honor of their loved ones. Live music by Michael Brandenburg’s Jazz Trio. 775-9447.

SANTA ROSA, DEC. 3

Holiday party: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy hosts the “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party” 8 p.m. Thursday at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road. The group turns yuletide classics into a big band extravaganza. $35-$45. 546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org.

SANTA ROSA, DEC. 3

Cuba discussion: Ambassador Joseph Sullivan discusses U.S. relations with Cuba and Haiti 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Spring Lake Village auditorium, 5555 Montgomery Drive. $5. 573-6014, wacsc.org.

SEBASTOPOL, DEC. 3

Tree lighting: Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center’s annual tree lighting ceremony runs 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Sebastopol Downtown Plaza, McKinley Street and Petaluma Avenue. Come see the Bija Children’s Choir, Sebastopol Ballet’s “Nutcracker” dancers and Santa Claus arrive on Sebastopol’s fire truck. 823-3032, sebastopol.org.

WINDSOR, DEC. 3

Holiday celebration: Windsor’s annual Christmas tree lighting and celebration features a holiday concert by schoolchildren, farmers market vendors, horse carriage and Polar Express train rides, and gingerbread cookie decorating 5-8 p.m. Thursday on the Town Green, 701 McClelland Drive. ci.windsor.ca.us.

SEBASTOPOL, DEC. 3-6

Christmas play: Main Stage West presents “Polar Bears,” a story of fatherhood, funerals and Santa Claus, 8 p.m. Thursday through next Sunday, plus 5 p.m. next Sunday, at 104 N. Main St. Show runs through Dec. 20. Admission is $15-$27, or pay what you can on Thursday. 823-0177, mainstagewest.com.

GUERNEVILLE, DEC. 4

Art Walk: First Friday’s Art Walk is especially festive this month with Coco at Shakedown Street having a tie-dye party where people can make their own gifts at 16200 First St. 313-932-7766.

SANTA ROSA, DEC. 4

Baroque concert: New chamber orchestra North Bay Sinfonietta continues its second season with the “Baroque Feast” concert 8 p.m. Friday at Church of the Incarnation, 550 Mendocino Ave. $5 at the door. 528-8884.

SONOMA, DEC. 4

Artist reception: The opening reception for Sonoma Community Center resident ceramics artist Xia Zhang runs 5-7 p.m. Friday in the center’s Gallery 212, 276 E. Napa St. Free. Zhang’s “Ephemeralities” exhibit runs through Dec. 23. 938-4626, sonomacommunitycenter.org.

WINDSOR, DEC. 4

Friday fun: The first of three consecutive Friday Fun Nights runs 5-7 p.m. at the Windsor Town Green. Features live holiday music, kids crafts, hot cider and treats, popcorn and drinks from the Windsor High School Boosters Club. ci.windsor.ca.us.

ROHNERT PARK, DEC. 4-6

‘Little Women’: The perfect holiday classic, “Little Women: The Musical,” is brought to life 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. next Sunday at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane. Admission is $16-26. 588-3400.

WINDSOR, DEC. 4-6

‘Wonderful Life’ adaptation: See the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” performed live as a 1940 radio play 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. next Sunday at Raven Theater Windsor, 195 Windsor River Road. Show runs through Dec. 20. $25, $20 for seniors, $10 for students with ID. 433-6335, raventheater.org.

COTATI, DEC. 5

Chorale concert: Rohnert Park Chorale performs a holiday concert 3 p.m. Saturday at Church of the Oaks, 185 Page St. Admission is $5 and includes complimentary food, drink and a raffle during intermission. 586-8321.

GUERNEVILLE, DEC. 5

Parade of Lights: Guerneville’s 14th annual Parade of Lights celebrates “Russian River Winter Dreams” 7-9 p.m. Saturday on Main Street from the west end to the Plaza. Free. Features more than 50 floats, dazzling light displays, horses, marching bands, antique cars and surprises. 869-9000, news@russianriver.com.

HEALDSBURG, DEC. 5

Open house: Upstairs Art Gallery celebrates artisan crafters with a Holiday Open House 11 a.m. to 6 

HEALDSBURG, DEC. 5

Gift shopping: Dragonfly Floral holds a Holiday Gift Soirée noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at 425 Westside Road. Make a wreath or ornaments and buy locally made jewelry, toys, candles and floral gifts from 10 local artisans. 433-3739.

OCCIDENTAL, DEC. 5

Holiday concert: Occidental Community Choir presents the Community First Night of “Got Nog?,” featuring heartwarming and playful songs for the holiday season, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court. Half-price admission is $7 or free for children under 12 at occidentalchoir.org. Doors at 7:15 p.m. 874-8622.

PETALUMA, DEC. 5

Downtown fun: The Petaluma holiday open house runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in downtown Petaluma, Fourth and Kentucky streets. Includes shopping deals, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse and carriage rides, Morris dancers, hot apple cider, face painting, balloon art and treats. 762-9348.

PETALUMA, DEC. 5

Boat parade: A flotilla of decorated boats illuminates the Petaluma River in the Lighted Boat Parade 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday. Boats start at the Petaluma Marina at dusk around 5:30 p.m. and sail into the Downtown Harbor. petalumadowntown.com.

PETALUMA, DEC. 5

Themed holiday party: Step out in vintage attire and swing dance to music from the 1940s onward for the “It’s a Wonderful Life” holiday party 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Petaluma Historical Museum, 20 Fourth St. Includes a limbo contest, dance cards and a James Stewart and Donna Reed lookalike contest. $25. petalumadowntown.com.

ROHNERT PARK, DEC. 5

‘Nightmare Before Christmas’: Classical and Contemporary Dance troupe with Tamara Grose presents a “Nightmare Before Christmas” ballet 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane. $25, or $20 for children under 12. 585-1137, ccd-dance.com.

SANTA ROSA, DEC. 5

Wreath making: Learn from Tasha Drengson how to make a holiday wreath with natural elements 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Pepperwood Preserve Bechtel House, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road. For ages 7 and up. $25. Reservations required at 591-9310.

SEBASTOPOL, DEC. 5

Craft fair: Celebrate the holiday season with the Hessel Grange Craft Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 5400 Blank Road. More than two dozen local artisans bring handcrafted items, gifts and baked goods. hesselgrange.org.

GLEN ELLEN, DEC. 5

Chamber concert: Valley of the Moon Chamber Ensemble performs a gala concert 5:45 p.m. Saturday at Madrone Vineyards Estate, 777 Madrone Road. Doors open with a reception 5 p.m. $125. Proceeds benefit the Sonoma Community Center. 938-4626, sonomacommunitycenter.org.

SEBASTOPOL, DEC. 5-6

Holiday sale: Bijoux open house and holiday sale runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and next Sunday at 583 Harrison St. Features jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, adult coloring books, handcrafted beads, recycled magazine art and painted surprises. 326-6874.

GLEN ELLEN, DEC. 6

Mozart concert: Jack London Piano Club presents “The Music of Mozart” 2-4:30 p.m. next Sunday at Jack London State Historic Park House of Happy Walls Museum, 2400 London Ranch Road. Admission is $20. 938-5216, jacklondonpark.com.

GLEN ELLEN, DEC. 6

Chamber concert: Valley of the Moon Chamber Ensemble performs 3 p.m. next Sunday at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 16290 Arnold Drive. Doors open 2:30 p.m. $30. Proceeds benefit the Sonoma Community Center. 938-4626, sonomacommunitycenter.org.

HEALDSBURG, DEC. 6

Behind the scenes: UPside Dancers present their works in progress 6:30 p.m. next Sunday at Yoga on Center, 401 Center St. Free; donations accepted. Seating limited. Question-and-answer session to follow. upsidedance@gmail.com.

ROHNERT PARK, Dec. 6

Rick Springfield: “Jessie’s Girl” singer Rick Springfield performs as part of his Stripped Down tour 7 p.m. next Sunday at Graton Casino Event Center, 288 Golf Course Drive West. Admission is $45 at Guest Services or ticketmaster.com. 855-588-7100.

SEBASTOPOL, DEC. 6

Holiday concert: Occidental Community Choir’s “Got Nog?” holiday show features heartwarming and playful songs 3 p.m. next Sunday at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St. $15. 874-8622, occidentalchoir.org.

SEBASTOPOL, DEC. 6

Wares for sale: Stone Creek Zen Center hosts its annual fundraiser 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Sunday at Masonic Center, 373 N. Main St. Free. Wares for sale include handcrafted gifts, spiritual practice supplies and food. 829-1129, stonecreekzencenter.org.