Sonoma County towns plan fun events

CLOVERDALE, NOV. 24

Community Market: Cloverdale Community Market and Exchange features fresh local produce, baked goods and more ?3-6 p.m. Tuesday at 225 N. Cloverdale Blvd. in the empty lot next to Plank Coffee. marne@14feet.com.

SEBASTOPOL, NOV. 24

Open house: Greenacre Homes & School is hosting a 40th anniversary Open House from 10 a.m. to ?4 p.m. Tuesday at its Vocational Training Center, 1665 Gravenstein Highway N. Stop by and learn about the programs, meet some of the staff and students and view some of their current projects. Refreshments will be served throughout the day with lunch and school performances beginning at ?10:30 a.m. Those wishing to join them for lunch are asked to RSVP to either gah@greenacrehomes.org or call 823-8722.

SONOMA, NOV. 26

Thanksgiving Dinner: Sonoma Community Center hosts a Thanksgiving dinner 3 p.m. Thursday at Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Building, ?126 First St. W. Free; first-come, first-served. Dinner continues until food runs out. Homemade desserts and donations accepted. 938-4626. sonomacommunitycenter.org.

GUERNEVILLE, NOV. 26

Thanksgiving Community Dinner: You’re invited to come by for a free Thanksgiving community dinner Thursday from noon until 5 p.m. at Guerneville Vets Hall on Thanksgiving Day. God’s Grace Inc. has for the last 14 years served a traditional Thanksgiving meal to anyone who cares to stop by. West County Health centers will be donating free hygienic products and clothing to anyone who has a need as well. If you would like to donate or volunteer to help serve on the day of the event, contact God’s Grace Inc., P.O. Box 324, Guerneville 95446 or contact Penny Rivas at 326-1257 or pennyjrivas@gmail.com. Guerneville Vets Hall, First and Church streets, Guerneville.

SANTA ROSA, NOV. 27

‘Mary Poppins’: Santa Rosa Junior College opens its production of magical musical at 7:30 tonight and Saturday. Closes Dec. 6. Burbank Auditorium ?on campus. $12-$22. ?527-4307, theatrearts.santarosa.edu.

CLOVERDALE, NOV. 27

Live Jazz: Out of the Blue Band performs a mix of jazz and swing music from the early 1900s to the present 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday at Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub, 131 E. First St. Free. 894-9610.

GLEN ELLEN, NOV. 27

Moderate Hike: Take a guided 4-mile “Turkey Waddle” hike 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road. Admission is $10; parking costs $10. The moderate hike visits the ancient redwood. 938-5216. jacklondonpark.com.

ROHNERT PARK, NOV. 27

Theater: The perfect holiday classic, “Little Women the Musical,” is brought to life on the main stage at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, starting on Friday. The Spreckels Theatre Company presents this classic tale based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic 1869 semi-autobiographical novel. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are ?$16-$26. Call 588-3400.

ROHNERT PARK, NOV. 27

Bowling tourney: Double Decker Lanes will host a Thanksgiving 4 Game No-Tap Tournament Friday, 300 Golf Course Drive. ?A ‘no-tap’ bowling tournament means that a 9 on your first ball counts as a strike. The entry fee is $30 and does not include shoe rental. The tournament runs from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Call 585-0226.

CLOVERDALE, NOV. 28

David Hamilton: Award-winning songwriter David Hamilton performs 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday at Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub, 131 E. First St. Free. 894-9610.

PENNGROVE, NOV. 28

Music: The Bruthas take the main stage at the Twin Oaks Tavern on Saturday, 5745 Old Redwood Highway. Enjoy music by the Bruthas from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The group has been performing locally at numerous events over the summer and features some of the best talent in the Bay Area. No cover for ages 21 and over. Call 795-5118.

SONOMA, NOV. 28

The Christmas Rose: Award-winning Celtic harpist and storyteller Patrick Ball performs “The Christmas Rose” 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Sonoma Community Center Andrews Hall, 276 E. Napa St. Admission is $15. Doors open 7 p.m. 938-4626, ext. 1. svbo.org.