Community events in Sonoma County towns

COTATI, APRIL 3

Live music: Gypsy Kisses perform Italian and Neapolitan canzone and French chanson 5-7 p.m. today at Redwood Café, 8240 Old Redwood Highway. Free; donations welcome. 795-7868.

HEALDSBURG, APRIL 3, 9-10

Gardening demos: Learn about earth friendly rose gardening and irises with demonstrations 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Russian River Rose Garden, 1685 Magnolia Drive. Garden is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 433-7455. russian-river-rose.com.

MONTE RIO, APRIL 3, 8-10

Curtain Call comedy: Curtain Call Theater presents comedy “P.S. Your Cat is Dead!” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Russian River Hall, 20347 Highway 116. Admission is $20 or $15 for students/seniors; pay what you can on Fridays. Reservations at 524-8739. Contains explicit language and some nudity. 849-4873.

WINDSOR, APRIL 4

TED Talks: Watch three TED Talks videos 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday at Windsor Senior Center, 9231 Foxwood Drive. Topics are “Why We Love, Why We Cheat,” “What Makes a Good Life,” and “If I Should Have a Daughter.” 838-1250

HEALDSBURG, APRIL 5

Bouquets to art: Visit the De Young Museum in San Francisco with Dragonfly Floral 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday at 425 Westside Road. Admission is $135 and includes a tour, lunch and lecture. dragonflyflo ralschool.com.

ROHNERT PARK, APRIL 5

Polio fundraiser: Rotarians unite for “The World’s Greatest Meal to Help End Polio” 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at SOMO Village, 1100 Valley House Drive. Admission is $40 and includes no-host cocktails, a plated dinner and live stand-up comedy. 665-9472.

GUERNEVILLE, APRIL 5-6

Seal protection: Volunteers collect data to ensure the protection of harbor seals 10 a.m- 12 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday at Jenner/Russian River estuary. Admission is $20. 869-9177, ext. #1. Registration required and meeting place revealed at stewardscr.org. sequoia@stewardscr.org.

ROHNERT PARK, APRIL 6

Noon Times: Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce presents its monthly Noon Times event 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Foxtail Golf Course Wedgewood Banquet Center, 100 Golf Course Drive. Keynote speakers are Director Sonoma County Regional Parks Caryl Hart and Mike Van Horn of the Business Owners Toolbox. Admission is $40 at the door or $30 at 584-1415.

WINDSOR, APRIL 6

Business orientation: Learn how to start a business 12-3 p.m. Tuesday at Windsor Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, 9001 Windsor Road. Admission is $30 and includes handouts with resources, worksheets and references. Register at 256-7250 or NapaSonomaSBDC.org.

CLOVERDALE, APRIL 7

Live music: Local Honey Swing Band perform 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday at THE Jazz Club, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Suggested donation is $20 at the door or cloverdaleartsalliance.org. Doors open 7 p.m. 894-4410.

SANTA ROSA, APRIL 7

Hot Dog Thursday: Pacific Coast Air Museum’s Hog Dog Thursday runs 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at One Air Museum Way. Admission is $5 and includes a large hot dog, chip and soda or water. Chili and ice cream also for purchase. 575-7900. pacificcoastair museum.org.

SONOMA, APRIL 7

Author talk: Santa Rosa author Tom Cooper discusses his book “TANKHOUSE: California’s Redwood Water Towers from a Bygone Era” 10 a.m.Thursday at Depot Park Museum, 270 First St. W. Admission is $5. 938-1762. depotparkmuseum.org.

CLOVERDALE, APRIL 8

Taize service: Non-denominational Taize service of sung prayer and meditation begins 7 p.m. Friday at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 122 N. Main St. 891-6015.

HEALDSBURG, APRIL 8

School fundraiser: West Side School’s annual fundraiser “Gather ‘Round: Celebrate West Side School” runs 6-10 p.m. Friday at Villa Chanticleer, 900 Chanticleer Way. Admission is $50. Features live music and auctions. 433-3923. westsideorg.com.

WINDSOR, APRIL 8

Parade applications: Friday is the deadline to submit an entry application for the Windsor Day Parade on April 30. Applications at kiwaniswindsor.org. Mail submissions to parade@kiwaniswindwor.org or to Windsor Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 1178.

WINDSOR, APRIL 8-9

Yard sale: Donate items 3:30-7:30 p.m. Friday and visit the Windsor Community-Wide Yard Sale 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m Saturday at Huerta Gymnasium, 9291 Old Redwood Highway. Lightly-used furniture, appliances, clothing, toys, yard equipment, sporting goods, household decor and more accepted. Mattresses are not accepted. Proceeds benefit the Parks and Recreation Department’s scholarship fund. 838-5942. hdunn@townof windsor.com.

CLOVERDALE, APRIL 9

Spring cleaning: Donate to Goodwill and E-Waste drive for the Kiwanis fundraiser 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in the Ace Hardware parking lot, 750 S. Cloverdale Blvd. Ask questions about acceptable and non-acceptable items at 894-3222.

CLOVERDALE, APRIL 9

Live music: Haute Flash perform 7-10 p.m. Saturday at Cloverdale Ale Company, 131 E. First St. Free. 894-9610.

RIO NIDO, APRIL 9

Band performs: Guitarist Levi Lloyd and his 501 Band perform calorie-burning blues, rock, fusion and more. 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday at Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon Two Road. Admission is $5. 869-0821.

SONOMA, APRIL 9

Music mix: Cynthia Tarr and Band performs a mix of jazz, rock, shuffles, ballads, cha-cha and soul 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St. Admission is $25. 938-4626. sonomacommu nitycenter.org.

SONOMA, APRIL 9-10

Mexican ballet: Sonoma Conservatory of Dance presents the Mexican ballet “Por La Luz de la Luna” 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St. E. Admission is $22, $17 for students/seniors or $12 for kids under 12. 938-1424. sonomadancestudio.com.

COTATI, APRIL 10

Barbecue fundraiser: Enjoy a meal of half a chicken, beans, coleslaw, a roll and drink noon-4 p.m. Sunday at Ray Miller Community Center Cotati Room, 216 E. School St. Admission is $15 at the door or $12 at 794-0305. Proceeds benefit the Cotati Historical Society and Museum. Food served until 3 p.m. Takeout available. Features a silent auction, live music and classic cars on display.

GEYSERVILLE, APRIL 10

Pine Flat History: Walk on the Mosini Preserve with Geyserville humorist and historian Joe Pelanconi 9 a.m.-noon. Sunday. Meet beside Pine Flat Road at Red Winery Road, 3998 Pine Flat Road. Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water for this casual hike. 431-8184.

GEYSERVILLE, APRIL 10

Breakfast Feast: Oriental Hall Annual Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast runs 8-11 a.m. Sunday at Geyserville Oriental Community Hall/Grange, 1000 Hwy. 128. Admission is $10 or $5 for kids. Features Bloody Marys, gin fizzes, mimosas and non alcoholic morning beverages.

GEYSERVILLE, APRIL 10

Ranch tour: A few spots remain for the Oliver Ranch Tour benefiting the Geyserville Chamber of Commerce Beautification Fund 9:30 a.m.-noon Sunday at 22205 River Road. RSVP at 857-1728 or at ncproper ties@comcast.net.

SONOMA, APRIL 10

Centennial lecture: Sonoma Community Center founders’ son Mark Andrews presents the final lecture marking the building’s centennial 3 p.m. Sunday in the namesake Andrews Hall, 276 E. Napa St. Free; suggested donation is $10. Coffee reception starts 2:30 p.m. 938-4626. sonomacommu nitycenter.org.