Upcoming events around Sonoma County

The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin are visiting Sonoma County this week from China. That and more fun stuff to do in Sonoma County towns during the week of Sept. 24-30.|

PETALUMA, SEPT. 24

Emergency preparedness: Boy Scouts of America’s Community Emergency Preparedness event features hands-on demos for CPR, emergency survival camping and more 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Walnut Park, D Street and Petaluma Boulevard. Includes a free emergency gift for the first 100 families.

WINDSOR, SEPT. 24

Tomato and Pepper Fest: Windsor Certified Farmers Market’s 17th Tomato and Pepper Fest includes tomato tasting, a salsa bar with local restaurants, pepper display and live music by The Rains 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday in the Town Green, 701 McClelland Drive. Free. windsorfarmersmarket.com.

SEBASTOPOL, SEPT. 25

Dancehall: Monday Night Edutainment with G. Davis of SHC Records brings the Bay Area’s longest running weekly dancehall event 10 p.m. Monday at Hopmonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave. Admission is $10. hopmonk.com/sebastopol.

CLOVERDALE, SEPT. 26

Farmers market: Cloverdale Tuesday Farmers Market offers fresh locally grown produce 3-6 p.m. in the empty lot next to Plank Coffee, 225 N. Cloverdale Blvd. marne@14feet.net.

CLOVERDALE, SEPT. 26

Wine and music: Enjoy wine and music 4-7 p.m. Tuesday in the History Museum Patio Garden, 215 N. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-2067.

GUERNEVILLE, SEPT. 26

Give Back Tuesday: Enjoy a banquet and raffle prizes 6 p.m. Tuesday at Rainbow Cattle Co., 16220 Main St. Admission is $5. Proceeds benefit the Russian River Senior Center. 707-869-0206.

HEALDSBURG, SEPT. 26

Landlord workshop: Workshop “Rights and Responsibilities for Residential Landlords” runs noon Tuesday at Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, 217 Healdsburg Ave. Free. Limited space. 707-433-6935.

PETALUMA, SEPT. 26

River Rocks Lagunitas: Family-friendly event River Rocks Lagunitas offers dinner, live music, line dancing, auctions and more 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lagunitas Brewery and Tap Room. Admission is $15-40. All beer sales benefit the River Montessori Foundation. rivermontessoricharter.com.

GUERNEVILLE, SEPT. 27

Home energy workshop: The County of Sonoma, Energy and Sustainability Division Office discusses energy and water upgrades, considerations for going solar and financing options 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at Guerneville Regional Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Road. Home Energy and Water Savings Toolkit is free to check out. 707-869-9004.

HEALDSBURG, SEPT. 27

Floral design: Learn “Designing in Compote: A Romance with Flowers” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dragonfly Floral School, 425 Westside Road. Admission is $125. dragonflyfloralschool.com.

HEALDSBURG, SEPT. 27

Sustainable dining: Zero Foodprint Dinner celebrates sustainable restaurants 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St. Admission is $160. healdsburgshed.com/events.

ROHNERT PARK, SEPT. 27

“Moana”: Enjoy a sing-a-long family movie night featuring action-comedy movie “Moana” 6 p.m. Wednesday at Rohnert Park-Cotati Library, 6250 Lynne Conde Way. Free. Refreshments included. Come dressed as your favorite character from the movie. 707-584-9121.

ROHNERT PARK, SEPT. 27

Guest speakers: Sonoma County Women in Conversation Experience offers a chance to mingle with numerous women-related business and services 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave. Admission is $95 at the box office. Women in Conversation features speakers Sonoma State University President Judy Sakaki, Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis and women’s rights advocate Shiza Shahid 6:30-9 p.m. 866-955-6040.

WINDSOR, SEPT. 27

Computer class: Learn about operating Windows Office in Spanish 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at Windsor Regional Library, 9291 Old Redwood Highway, No. 100. Limited to 10. 707-838-1020.

SONOMA, SEPT. 28

Happiness lecture: Dr. Patricia Brooks talks about “Four Scientific Ways to Become Happier!” 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday at Vintage House, 264 First St. E. Free. Reservations requested. Part of the “Active Aging: Live Your Best Life Now” fall series hosted by Vintage House and Sonoma Valley Hospital. 707-996-0311. info@vintagehouse.org.

WINDSOR, SEPT. 28

Card making: Learn the art of stamping, embossing and die cutting to create your own hand-stamped greeting cards, scrap books and more 1-2 p.m. Thursday at Windsor Senior Center, 9231 Foxwood Drive. Admission is $25. Bring $5 for supplies. Classes continue Oct. 26 and Nov. 30. 707-838-1250.

WINDSOR, SEPT. 28

Fear of falling class: Sonoma County Department of Human Services holds a class for seniors whose fear of falling compromises their level of social and physical activity 1-3 p.m. Thursday at Windsor Senior Center, 9231 Foxwood Drive. Free; donations accepted. Classes run weekly through Nov. 16. 707-838-1250.

SANTA ROSA, SEPT. 29

Horse talk: Check out the “mane” attraction at Sarah Lockwood’s talk “Native or Feral? How Wild Horse Populations Need a Change in Status” 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at History Museum of Sonoma County, 425 Seventh St. Admission is $15. sonomacountymuseum.org.

SANTA ROSA, SEPT. 29-30

Benefit concert: Rock Star University’s House of Rock hosts a benefit concert weekend for the Anova School for Autism and Learning Differences 7:30 p.m. Friday at 3410 Industrial Drive. Admission is $30-35. rockstaruniversity.com

CLOVERDALE, SEPT. 30

Tomato Fiesta: The fourth annual Tomato Fiesta benefits Courtney’s Pumpkin Patch 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Soil King Garden Center, 320 Santana Drive. Free. 707-894-3500. tomatofiesta.com.

CLOVERDALE, SEPT. 30

Live music: Kevin Russell and His So Called Friends perform 7-10 p.m. Saturday at Cloverdale Ale Co., 131 E. First St. Free. 707-894-9610.

GLEN ELLEN, SEPT. 30

Summer of Love Celebration: Listen to Creatures of Habit and Chick Jagger and earn a prize for best 1960s hair and attire 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Highway 12. Free. brcohn.com.

GUERNEVILLE, SEPT. 30

Hispanic Heritage Month: Cascada de Flores performs a family-friendly program reliving old traditions and exploring the diversity of Mexican culture 11 a.m. Saturday at Guerneville Regional Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Road. 707-869-9004.

GUERNEVILLE, SEPT. 30

Take-Apart Day: Children can find out what’s inside a computer or a keyboard 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Guerneville Regional Library, 14107 Armstrong Woods Road. Free. Safety glasses and gloves provided. For ages 6-12. 707-869-9004.

OCCIDENTAL, SEPT. 30

Nigerian concert: Nigerian percussionist and band Onye and The Messengers perform 8 p.m. Saturday at Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court. Admission is $15 or $12 at occidentalcenterforthearts.com. Floor space for dancing and seating available.

PETALUMA, SEPT. 30

Altar making workshop: Petaluma Historical Library and Museum hosts Día de Muertos Altar Making Workshop 2-4 p.m. Saturday at 20 Fourth St. Free. petalumamuseum.com.

SANTA ROSA, SEPT. 30

Art class: Nina Antze teaches “Drawing Autumn Colors: Colored Pencil Techniques Workshop” 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road. Admission is $95. lagunafoundation.org.

SONOMA, SEPT. 30

Musical Fiesta!: Bilingual musician Juan Sanchez celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 11 a.m.-noon Saturday at Sonoma Valley Regional Library, 755 W. Napa St. Free. 707-996-5217. sonomalibrary.org.

WINDSOR, SEPT. 30

Homecoming dance: Windsor High School “Glitz and Glam” dance runs 8-11 p.m. Saturday at Mary Agatha Furth Center, 8400 Old Redwood Highway. 707-837-7767, ext. 2210.

GRATON, SEPT. 30, OCTOBER 1

Open studio: Join in celebrating art studio Atelier One’s 30th Anniversary Weekend with more than 20 artists studios open to the public 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at 2860 Bowen St. Free. atelierone.blogspot.com.

Julies S. Lee

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