Fun community events around Sonoma County

Enjoy the Fisherman's Festival in Bodega Bay, the wildflowers in Glen Ellen and more and these upcoming events.|

BODEGA BAY, APRIL 10

Fisherman’s Festival: The annual Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival features aquatic activities and delectables 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today at Westside Park, Westshore Road. Admission is $12 or $10 for seniors. bbfishfest.org.

GUERNEVILLE, APRIL 11

Karaoke: Choose from Karaoke Dan’s 140,000 selections and take the stage 8 p.m. Monday at Main Street Bistro, 16280 Main St. Free. Diners are always supportive!

PENNGROVE, APRIL 11

Live music: The Blues Defenders perform 8 p.m. Monday at the recently renovated Twin Oaks Roadhouse, 5745 Old Redwood Highway. Free. 795-5118.

GUERNEVILLE, APRIL 12

Give Back Tuesday: Rainbow Cattle Company’s Give Back Tuesday provides a bountiful buffet and raffle prizes 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at 16220 Main St. Admission is $5. Ten percent of the bar revenue and a raffle benefit Sadie’s Haven Horse Rescue and Sanctuary in Sebastopol. queersteer.com.

ROHNERT PARK, APRIL 12

Women in Business: Featured speaker Linda Patten discusses “Does Your Thinking Limit Your Success?” 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at Mary’s Pizza Shack, 101 Golf Course Drive. Admission is $30-40 and includes lunch. Part of Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business program. 584-1415.

WINDSOR, APRIL 12

Book discussion: Discuss Thomas Pynchon’s “Inherent Vice” 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Windsor Regional Library, 9291 Old Redwood Highway #100. Copies of the book available at the circulation desk. 838-1020. sonomalibrary.org/book group.

CLOVERDALE, APRIL 13

Music workshop: An acoustic Music Workshop runs 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Free. 894-2738. david.garland@medtronic.com.

ROHNERT PARK, APRIL 13

Skills workshop: Personal skills workshop “What Employers Want… But Won’t Tell You” focuses on soft skills 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rohnert Park-Cotati Library, 6250 Lynne Conde Way. Free. 584-9121.

CLOVERDALE, APRIL 14

Books on stage: Author Angela Pneuman reads 7 p.m. Thursday at Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Free. An informal wine tasting and literary salon follows 8:30 p.m. Plank, 227 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Suggested donation for the literary salon is $15. 894-2214.

HEALDSBURG, APRIL 14

Author reading: Poet and author Gary Soto reads during “Healdsburg Luminarias” 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Healdsburg SHED, 25 North St. Admission is $10 and includes a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres. Limited scholarships available. Email bosimons1234@gmail.com. healdsburgshed.com/events/luminarias-ii.

WINDSOR, APRIL 14

Tax help: Get help preparing your taxes 8:45 a.m. Thursday at Windsor Senior Center, 9231 Foxwood Drive. Free. First-come, first-served. For all ages. Tax returns must be postmarked on or before April 18. 838-1250.

WINDSOR, APRIL 14

Stories and craft: Kids read longer picture books and make a craft 4 p.m. Thursday at Windsor Regional Library, 9291 Old Redwood Highway #100. Free. For ages 5 and up. 838-1020.

WINDSOR, APRIL 14

Ribbon cutting: Celebrate the grand re-opening of Sutton Neighborhood Park 5 p.m. Thursday at 1030 Robbie Way. The major renovation includes new playground equipment, rubberized surfacing, furnishings and upgrades to the basketball court. 838-5358. olemen@townof windsor.com.

CLOVERDALE, APRIL 16

Live music: Pianist Greg Hester performs 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Piacere Italiano Steak and Seafood, 504 N. Cloverdale Blvd. 894-0885.

CLOVERDALE, APRIL 16

Western tunes: Manzanita Moon performs California Western music 7-10 p.m. Saturday at Cloverdale Ale Company, 131 E. First St. Free. 894-9610.

GLEN ELLEN, APRIL 16

Honor the earth: Celebrate Earth Day early with art, entertainment, kids’ activities and a plant sale 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Quarryhill Botanical Garden, 12841 Highway 12. Free; parking costs $5. 996-3166. quarryhillbg.org.

GLEN ELLEN, APRIL 16

Wildflower walk: Enjoy wildflowers on a 1.2-mile walk 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday or an 8-mile hike from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road. Admission is $10 each; parking costs $10. 938-5216. jacklondonpark.com.

HEALDSBURG, APRIL 16

Wine and Literacy: Jordan Vineyard and Winery hosts “Reading Between the Vines” 6-8 p.m. Saturday at 1474 Alexander Valley Road. Admission is $75 at eventbrite.com/e/reading-between-the-vines-tickets-22541872347. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Wine Country’s literacy programs.

SONOMA, APRIL 16

Centennial celebration: Sonoma Community Center hosts “Come As You Art,” a centennial celebration with Vitamin Girl, 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Andrews Hall, 276 E. Napa St. Admission is $100. 938-4626. sonomacommu nitycenter.org.

SANTA ROSA, APRIL 16-17

Top Gun Weekend: Get an up-close view of open cockpits and climb aboard vintage aircrafts 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Pacific Coast Air Museum, One Air Museum Way. Admission is $10, $7 for seniors, $5 for ages 6-17 and free for kids under 6 or active and retired military members. 575-7900. pacificcoastair museum.org.

JENNER, APRIL 17

Strenuous hike: Wildflowers of the Sonoma Coast lead a strenuous hike around Pomo Canyon 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Shell Beach parking lot, Highway 1 and Shell Beach Road. Free. Register at 869-9177 or sequoia@stew ardscr.org. stewardscr.org.

PETALUMA, APRIL 17

Ready to run: The 12th Petaluma Footrace begins 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Petaluma Marina, 781 Baywood Drive. Admission is $35 or $25 for minors. The family-friendly 3- and 5-mile footrace makes a loop through Alman Marsh and Shollenberger Park. Register at petalumafoot race.com.

HEALDSBURG, APRIL 17-18

Choir concert: Healdsburg Chorus holds their spring concert 4 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday at Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University St. Cost is $15. healdsburgchorus.com.

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