The Week in Wine Country: Feb. 1-8

SANTA ROSA, FEB. 6

Learn about burns: Learn how controlled, prescribed burns are used as a management tool in California’s state forests at 7 p.m. Friday at Pepperwood Preserve Dwight Center, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road. Cal Fire’s Gerri Finn will talk about the benefits of controlled burning and the use of prescribed fire at Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest near Middletown. Free. 591-9310. info@pepperwoodpreserve.org.

SONOMA, FEB. 1, 6-8

‘Guys and Dolls’: Sonoma Valley High School presents “Guys and Dolls” 2 p.m. Sundays and at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday in the Little Theatre on campus, 20000 Broadway. Admission is $8, $5 for students and seniors, at Pharmaca, Readers’ Book or at the door. 933-4010.

DUNCANS MILLS,?FEB. 2-MAY 31

On display: Quercia Gallery presents Free Flight III “Third Time’s The Charm,” a new exhibit by 18 artists, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Monday or by appointment at 25193 Highway 116. Free. 865-0243.

SEBASTOPOL, FEB. 2

Register for kindergarten: Apple Blossom School opens up kindergarten registration Monday at 700 Watertrough Road. Your child must have been born on or before Sept. 1, 2010. Bring a proof of birth, an official immunization record and two verifications of residency, if in district. Now accepting interdistrict transfers. 823-1041

NAPA, FEB. 3

Documentary screened: Seven Napa agencies screen “The Raising of America,” a documentary explaining how a strong start for children can lead to a stronger nation, 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 College Way. There will be a free reception 5:30 p.m. and a panel discussion 7:15 p.m. 253-0376, ext. 140. bdodd@crcnapa.org. RaisingOfAmerica.org.

SEBASTOPOL, FEB. 3

Electronic sounds: 755 After Dark’s “Trash Tuesday” provides a night of harsh noise, power electronics and drone music 7 p.m. Tuesday at 755 Petaluma Ave. Full bar for ages 21 and up. 861-9190.

ROHNERT PARK, FEB. 4

Comedian performs: Stand-up comedian Todd Barry performs 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Drive. Admission is $20 at EventBrite. 655-9472.

WINDSOR, FEB. 4

Learn to use library: Learn how to use the Internet and the library catalog 6 p.m. Wednesday at Windsor Regional Library, 9291 Old Redwood Highway #100. Limited to two people at a time. Sign up at the reference desk. 838-1020.

CLOVERDALE, FEB. 5

Classical music: Chris Amberger and Friends perform classic and chamber jazz 8-10 p.m. Thursday at THE Jazz Club, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd. $20. 894-4410. cloverdaleartsalliance.org.

ROHNERT PARK, Feb. 5

‘Heroines’ debuts: Sonoma State University’s Department of Music and Theatre Arts & Dance presents the world premiere of “Heroines” 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday at Evert B. Person Theatre on campus, 1801 E. Cotati Ave. $10-$17. Additional shows run 1 p.m. Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12-14 and 2 p.m. Feb. 15. 664-4246.

SONOMA, FEB. 5

Prune fruit trees: Sonoma Mission Gardens owner David Fazio discusses fruit trees and demonstrates pruning techniques during the Valley of the Moon Garden Club meeting 7 p.m. Thursday at Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Building, 126 First St. W. $5. vom-garden-club.org.

CLOVERDALE, FEB. 6

Trio plays: The Greg Hester Trio performs 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday at Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub, 131 E. First St. Free. 894-9610.

GUERNEVILLE, FEB 6

Art walk: More than a dozen galleries and shops welcome the world during First Friday Art Walks 3-8 p.m. Friday. Free. Try starting at the Russian River Gallery, 16357 Main St. 869-9099. russianriverartgallery.com.

OCCIDENTAL, FEB. 6

Art reception: The “Art as Part of Black History” exhibit’s opening reception takes place 5-7 p.m. Friday at Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court. The exhibit will run until March 1. 874-9392.

SANTA ROSA, FEB. 6

Small works: The eighth annual Small Works Show, featuring artwork no larger than 12” by 12”, runs 5-8 p.m. Friday at Chroma Gallery and Art Alley, 312 S. A St. 293-6051

WINDSOR, FEB. 6

Apply for board: The deadline to apply for the appointed seat on the Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees is Friday. Applications at 837-7701 or wusd.org. The district hopes to make the selection Feb. 10.

SONOMA, FEB. 6-27

Fashion reception: A reception for the Trashion Fashion exhibit runs 5-7 p.m. Friday at Sonoma Community Center’s Gallery 212, 276 E. Napa St. The free exhibit runs 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday through Feb. 27, the final day to apply for the April 18 Trashion Fashion show. 938-4626, ext. 3. margaret@sonomacommunitycenter.org.

GEYSERVILLE, FEB. 6-MARCH 13

Local lore: Susan Bennett from the Cloverdale Library presents Ghost Stories and Other Local Intrigues 6:15pm Friday at Coppola Winery’s upstairs Gallery Bar, 300 Via Archimedes. Free. Friday Night Soapbox Series features a local guest speaker each week to discuss a different topic through March 13. 857-1471.

BODEGA BAY, FEB 7

Seal seminar: Ecologist Sarah Allen offers a seminar about harbor seals at the Russian River’s mouth, sea lions, elephant seals and whales 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Bodega Bay Fire Protection District, 510 Highway 1. Call for registration and price at 875-3700 or 869-9177.

CLOVERDALE, FEB. 7

Cabaret show: “My Funny Valentine,“ a cabaret featuring Sandy and Richard Riccardi, runs 7 p.m. Saturday at Cloverdale Senior Center, 311 N. Main St. Admission is $15; presale only. 894-4826.

HEALDSBURG, FEB. 7

Crab benefit: American Legion Post 111 holds its annual crab feed with a no-host bar 3 p.m. and dinner 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Villa Chanticleer, 1248 N. Fitch Mountain Road. $50. 431-2328 or 695-2663.

HEALDSBURG, FEB. 7

Go back in time: St. John’s Catholic School takes you back to the Roaring ’20s with an evening of casino-style games, prizes and dancing 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday at 217 Fitch St. $50. 433-2758. sjshbg.org.

HEALDSBURG, FEB. 7

Steelhead fest: Watch steelhead climb the fish ladder at the base of the dam during the Steelhead Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Lake Sonoma Milt Brandt Visitors’ Center, 3288 Skaggs Spring Road. Free admission; wine tasting costs $20. lakesonoma.org.

KENWOOD, FEB. 7

Nature walk: Take a shinrin-yoku nature walks 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road. $175. Reservations required. The slow-paced 1-mile walks continue on consecutive Saturdays through March 21. shinrin-yoku.org.

SANTA ROSA, FEB. 7

Crab and wine: The 26th annual Great Sonoma Crab and Wine Fest features a gallery reception and silent auction 5 p.m. and a crab feed and live auction 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Sonoma County Fairgrounds’ Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Road. $75. RSVP at sonomafb.org

SANTA ROSA, FEB. 7

Talent show: Bennett Valley Senior Center’s Talent Showcase includes dancing, singing and laughing 2-4 p.m. Saturday at 704 Bennett Valley Road. $10; $15 at the door. 545-8608.

BODEGA BAY, FEB 7-8

Whale watching: One of nature’s most awe-inspiring events takes place this time of year when the Pacific gray whale migrates to the lagoons in Mexico where their young are born. Docents are available from about noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Bodega Head, 510 Highway 1. 869-9177.

ROHNERT PARK, FEB. 8

Tastes of the county: The Go Local Chow Down Hoe Down features 25 local foodmakers noon-4 p.m. Sunday at SoMo Village Event Center, 1100 Valley House Drive. 888-6105.