KRCB-FM: Sonoma Spotlight

21st Annual Petaluma Progressive Festival Walnut Park, Petaluma Sunday, August 26th, 2018 @ Noon to 5:30 pm Join activists from all over Northern California who help fight for social change at the 21st annual Progressive Festival in Petaluma! Featured speaker is Daniel Ellsberg, whistleblower and author of the new book, “The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner.” Also scheduled to appear: Dorsey Nunn speaking on prison reform Lulabel Seitz, censored student Peter Philips speaking on immigration Other topics of discussion include housing, the environment, and more. The San Francisco Mime Troupe presents Seeing Red, A Time Travelling Musical. Plus LoCura performs Califas Mestizo music. Network with over 50 organizations. www.progressivefestival.org Admission is FREE Location: Walnut Park Petaluma Blvd. North & D Street Petaluma, CA 94952

Cabaret Cinnabar Theater August 31st – September 23rd, 2018 Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd and remind them to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through those dangerous times? Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theater history, including Cabaret, Willkommen and Maybe This Time. Even the orchestra is beautiful in this Tony-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way. Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Book by Joe Masteroff Music Direction by Mary Chun Stage Direction by Elly Lichenstein Choreography by Michella Snider Assistant Direction by James Pelican This production is made possible by a gift from Executive Producers Lew & Janet Baer and by Producers Circle Members Clyde & Kim Schultz and Sponsor Circle Members Richard &

Coastal Cleanup Day 2018 Saturday, September 15th, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Coastal Cleanup Day is the world’s largest volunteer day to protect our environment. Heal the Bay organizes efforts in L.A. County and invites you to take part on Saturday, September 15, 2018. In coordination with a statewide and global movement, together we’ll make a big dent in removing trash and debris from the environment. During Coastal Cleanup Day 2017, volunteers removed 800,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from California’s coast and inland waterways in only three hours. There’s power in numbers. What to Expect: All the supplies you need will be waiting for you at the site: trash and recycling bags, gloves, data cards, pencils, and waivers, to start. Please help us reduce waste generated at each Cleanup by Bringing Your Own reusable cleanup supplies, like a bucket or bag and work gloves, from home. Learn more about our BYO campaign. Clean up every piece of human-created trash you can find, no matter how small! Scour t

Art After Dark Healdsburg Center for the Arts Friday, August 24, 2018 Art After Dark is a community-building event series filled with visual art vendors and various live performances. Healdsburg Center for the Arts, in collaboration with the City of Healdsburg, brings Art After Dark back to Plaza Street each 4th Friday of the month in June, August, and September. AUGUST 24 Entertainment: 4:30 pm Chris Herrod 5:20 pm Speed of Sound students 5:50 pm Nancy Davis 6:30 pm Eugene Brancoveanu and friends 8:40 pm Inner Seem Next Date: Friday, September 28, 2018 Free Admission For More Information: Andrew Akufo (707) 431-1970 director.hca@healdsburgcenterforthearts.org Location: Healdsburg Center for the Arts 130 Plaza Street Healdsburg, California 95448

The Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival Watts Ranch August 25th & 26th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm The Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival is a wonderful, wild party held on a rural ranch, a few miles inland from the stunning Sonoma coast. This festival showcases regional and national fine artists and craftspeople, combined with lots of delicious food, a rollicking wine, cider and microbrew tasting, fun kids’ activities, and three stages of excellent entertainment. A benefit for Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods and Bodega Volunteer Fire Department. Entertainment: Highway Poets Kevin Russell & Western Swing Caravan Stompy Jones Andre Thierry Swing Fever Pride & Joy French Oak Gypsy Band Captain Jack Spareribs Wine & Microbrewed Beer Tasting: $20 includes a commemorative glass and 6 tastes* (a taste = 1/3 of a glass) Tickets: $15 Adult $10 Senior (60+) $8 Teen (12-18) $10 Military *$30 Combo entry including tastings (both days) http://www.bodegaseafoodfestival.com/ Location: Wat

Before Fire Strikes: How to Prepare Your Home & Create a Resilient Rural Landscape Shone Farm Friday, August 24th , 2018 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Are you concerned by the threat of wildfire to your community? Are you wondering what steps you can take to prepare your home or land? If so, this workshop is for you! Our ability to live more safely in California’s high fire-hazard environment depends upon our pre-fire activities. Much of Sonoma County is considered a high fire-hazard environment, consisting of urban areas and communities adjacent to wildlands as well as privately owned range and forestlands. This workshop is designed for both urban/suburban homeowners AND rangeland/forest property owners. UC Cooperative Extension, Sonoma County is committed helping build a more resilient community through our research and educational workshops on natural resource management pre/post wildfire. Attendees will learn how wildfires operate in Sonoma County’s wildland urban interface, how to maintain a fi

Community Soil Foundation Annual Garden Benefit Larkfield Community Garden Saturday, August 18th, 2018 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Community Soil Foundation is grateful to invite all of our neighbors and supporters to the 2018 Garden Benefit. For the first time, we're hosting our annual fundraiser at the Larkfield Community Garden & Learning Center (at Maddux Ranch Regional Park adjacent to Mark West Elementary). Attend to see how we're growing and diversifying to achieve our mission of building healthy communities and habitats. This event is fun for the whole family! • Yummy snacks and farm-to-table dinner provided by the Green Grocer • Spirited beverages available from local breweries and wineries • Garden goodies and kid-friendly activities • Honorary speakers, including Supervisor James Gore • Live music from our very own Time & Materials plus Allison Harris Tickets: $25 Suggested Donation $50 VIP special seating & drinks https://www.communitysoil.org/events/annual-garden-benefit Location: Larkfi

21st Annual Petaluma Progressive Festival Walnut Park, Petaluma Sunday, August 26th, 2018 @ Noon to 5:30 pm Join activists from all over Northern California who help fight for social change at the 21st annual Progressive Festival in Petaluma! Featured speaker is Daniel Ellsberg, whistleblower and author of the new book, “The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner.” Also scheduled to appear: Dorsey Nunn speaking on prison reform Lulabel Seitz, censored student Peter Philips speaking on immigration Other topics of discussion include housing, the environment, and more. The San Francisco Mime Troupe presents Seeing Red, A Time Travelling Musical. Plus LoCura performs Califas Mestizo music. Network with over 50 organizations. www.progressivefestival.org Admission is FREE Location: Walnut Park Petaluma Blvd. North & D Street Petaluma, CA 94952

A Tribute to David Bromige Sebastopol Center for the Arts Friday, August 17th, 2018 The Sebastopol Center for the Arts presents a tribute evening for Sonoma County’s second Poet Laureate, David Bromige. Sonoma County Poet Laureate emeritus Bill Vartnaw hosts the event. To kick-off the book launch tour, he’ll be reading from, If Wants to be the Same as Is—The Essential Poetry of David Bromige. Also reading from the book will be editors Ron Silliman, Bob Perelman and Jack Krick will be in attendance, and local guest readers Gillian Conoley, Pat Nolan, Cole Swensen and Jonah Raskin. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. The evening also features the world premiere of Incremental Windows, a documentary by filmmaker, James Garrahan who filmed a series of conversations with Bromige that cover his poetics, his family and his life. The film was made in the latter years preceding the poet’s death in 2009. Doors open at 5:30 pm Tickets: $10 Entrance donation requested No one turned away for lack of

Listening for a Change Annual Fundraiser Jackson Country Day School Saturday, Aug. 18th, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Listening for a Change promotes understanding and acceptance of human diversity through education, oral history, and the arts. As our communities become increasingly diverse, it is imperative that we find meaningful ways to respect and understand the rich and complex cultures among us. We work to eliminate prejudice and intolerance in order to promote true acceptance of others. This is achieved by working with communities to develop oral histories and art projects based upon the personal stories of community members who have lost human or civil rights. Each project becomes a catalyst for positive change through introspection and application. Join us for our annual fundraiser at the Jackson Country Day School Jackson Theater and gardens. Enjoy hearty international appetizers, wines, and desserts. Music by Blue 7 Jazz. Lively auction. Tickets: $60-$80-$120 http://listeningforachange.org/even

28th Annual Cotati Accordion Festival La Plaza Park August 18th & 19th, 2018 The Cotati Accordion Festivalis a non-profit organization established in 1991 to promote the love of the accordion and to support local youth service organizations. To date we have contributed in just under $500,000 to the youth of our community. Student Stage for 2018 “The Cotati Accordion Festival 2018 is a great time to introduce the student stage to the thousands of visitors who will attend. It is an opportunity to hear fabulous accordionists on the main stage who studied the accordion as a youngster. As the Coordinator for the Cotati Accordion Festival’s Student Stage competition and Scholarship Fund, I have compiled some biographical sketches of accordionists who want to share not only their talents but their own story of growing up learning the accordion. They are all inspired players who were fortunate to have great teachers, too.” - Sheri Mignano Crawford, Student Stage Coordinator Scheduled performers: Netta Skog

Redwood Empire Food Bank Fire Relief Updates Ongoing The REFB will offer our Station 3990 emergency food distribution to all of our neighbors directly impacted by the fires at mobile drive-through distribution sites throughout Sonoma County. Distributions are free and open to anyone affected by the Sonoma Complex Fire, including those who lost homes, employment or wages, access to previous food assistance, those who are sheltering others who lost homes, and those who experienced financial hardship following the fires due to loss of power and gas, access to work, or increased expenses as a result of the fires. No proof of income or identification needed. Below, please find our weekly Station 3990 schedule. Please check back frequently for updates. Mondays Driven Raceway Parking Lot @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am 4601 Redwood Drive, Rohnert Park Tuesdays Coddingtown Mall @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am 733 Coddingtown Center, Santa Rosa (behind JC Penney) First Congregational Church @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 252 West Spain Street, S

Agrarian Games Ragle Ranch Regional Park August 11th & 12th, 2018 For its 5th year running, the illustrious Agrarian Games is making a big move... to the Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol, CA! All the same great farm-themed activities—from the haybale toss to the wheelbarrow relay to the ugly produce beauty pageant—but now smack-dab in the middle of a great big rural celebration of music, arts & crafts, local food, cider, microbrews & wine, interactive agricultural educational events and more! Start training now! Whether you're a farmer or an eater, a country bumpkin or a city-slicker, join us for two days of all-ages hands-on activities that'll test your strength, speed and knowledge of soil types – all showcasing a more just, healthy and regenerative food system! The Agrarian Games are brought to you by CAFF, The Community Alliance with Family Farmers, and The Farmers Guild. Activities include: Egg & Spoon Race, Watermelon Seed Spitting, Grape Toss, Potato Sack Race, Chicken Poop Bin

The 45th Gravenstein Apple Fair Ragle Ranch Regional Park August 11th & 12th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Join us for a weekend of old-fashioned fun under the shade of majestic oaks in Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol! There’s something for everyone: live music on two stages, arts & crafts vendors, excellent local food, cider, microbrews & wine, contests & activities, Children’s Corner, Artisan Tasting Lounge, Do-It-Yourself Arena, Life on the Farm Arena and of course our famous heirloom Gravenstein apples. PLUS, we are pleased to welcome the Agrarian Games to the Gravenstein Apple Fair this year, presented by Farmer’s Guild/C.A.F.F. Be a volunteer: It takes a village to make this fair the wonderful event that it is; we invite you to be part of our team. Most volunteer shifts are about 4 hours long. You will receive a pass for Fair admission both days, a parking pass, a commemorative apron, a beverage coupon redeemable at the end of your shift, and our sincere gratitude! Those willing to work

Sonoma County Fair Sonoma County Fairgrounds August 2nd – 12th, 2018 Feel the excitement with our spectacular new carnival, view the largest themed floral show in the west in our Hall of Flowers, enjoy an incredible display of livestock and agricultural education, plus free Headline Concerts and live music every day, delicious food, fun contests and more this year at the Sonoma County Fair! This year’s theme is, “Salute To Heroes.” Wine Country Racing Dates: August 2nd – 5th & 9th – 12th For a full schedule of events and activities, visit http://www.sonomacountyfair.com/ Hours: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Daily Tickets: $15 Adult (13+) single-day admission $7 Kids (7-12) Kids under 6 free Parking: $9 - $15 (See website for details) Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds 1350 Bennet Valley Road Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Mutts Up Canine Rescue and Sanctuary Mutts Up is a 501(c)(3) non-profit canine rescue shelter and sanctuary located in Petaluma, California. We serve the San Francisco Bay Area and most Northern and Central California communities. Nestled on the side of Sonoma Mountain sits our 100 acre rescue ranch. Our ranch provides a safe haven for our rescued dogs. We also utilize an ever evolving network of loving foster homes. Whether at the ranch or with foster parents, our dogs are given an opportunity to decompress and regroup from the traumas of being homeless. While in our care, each animal is provided veterinary care, food, shelter, grooming, training, and as much love as we can possibly give them. We believe in a cooperative approach to canine rescue. We reach out into our communities for support and in turn we support our communities. Our volunteers are Mutts Up success. Each and every volunteered moment provides our rescued dogs with an opportunity of finding a new and loving home. Mutts Up works ve

Bikes, Blues & Brews Saturday Afternoon Club Saturday, August 4, 2018 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 pm Join SCBC for a swingin’ good time at our second annual Bikes, Blues & Brews concert and silent auction fundraiser! The festivities will include a special musical performance by The Zins, a silent auction, raffle, and delicious beer from HenHouse Brewing. Complimentary appetizers and desserts from Olivers Market and Your Sweet Expectations will be provided, and we’ll be pouring wine from Geyser Peak and Kendall Jackson. Here’s our current list of auction & raffle items (more are arriving every day!): • Bicycle-themed jewelry handcrafted by dhbetty Bicycle Gems • $100 gift certificate to Stark’s Steak & Seafood • $25 gift certificate to 2 Tread Brewing • Family day pass to Morton’s Hot Springs • Halfday kayak or canoe trip for two on Russian River • Standup paddle boarding on Petaluma River • 2 gym passes and 2 flight nights at Flying Frog (parkour gym) • 2 90-minute passes at Rebounderz • 2 ticke

11th Annual Petaluma Music Festival Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds Saturday, August 4th, 2018 @ 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm The goal is simple: “keeping music in the schools”. The Petaluma Music Festival Board of Directors believe passionately in the positive influence of music in children’s lives. Proceeds from this annual event will be distributed among Petaluma’s public elementary and secondary schools to provide funding for their music programs. Funding for the arts is problematic in California, as there is never enough funding for all our school’s needs. With your attendance, you are making a difference, and we applaud you! Here's what you can expect: • 15 fantastic bands on 4 stages, including nationally recognized artists • A VIP* shaded seating section with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine, and beer • A wonderful Kids Area (kids 12 and under are admitted into the festival for free) • The fine beers of the Lagunitas Brewing Company • Free drinking water • A variety of specialty food, merchandise, and local bu

Working Dogs Charles M. Schulz Museum - Upstairs Changing Gallery August 9, 2018 through January 27, 2019 Dogs were always part of Charles Schulz’s life, and he and his wife, Jean, also championed the working dogs among us: the canines who assist the disabled, search for and rescue people affected by disasters, give help to first responders, herd livestock, and offer us their unconditional love. In the new exhibition the Museum celebrates these four-legged heroes as Schulz portrayed them in Peanuts. With Snoopy’s many personas – Attorney, Flying Ace, Grocery Clerk, and Hired Hand – Schulz paid tribute to how much better life is when we share the working day with dogs. Tickets: $12 Adults $8 Seniors (62 and over with ID) $5 Youth/Students (4–18 or with valid student ID) Museum Members & Youth 3 and Under — FREE Location: Charles M. Schulz Museum Upstairs Changing Gallery 2301 Hardies Lane Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 579-4452

Thicker Than Smoke: An Evening of Community Storytelling Weill Hall – Green Music Center August 3rd & 4th, 2018 Friday, August 3rd, 2018 @ 7:30 pm An Evening of Community Storytelling Sonoma County author, educator, and noted storyteller Brandon Spars will host “Thicker Than Smoke: An Evening of Community Storytelling” at the Green Music Center’s Weill Hall. The evening will feature 10 or more local individuals sharing a variety of tales, both heartbreaking and inspiring, of what transpired during those horrific hours of Oct 8 and Oct. 9 when the fires swept through the region. Speakers include long-time Sonoma County resident, historian, and columnist with The Press Democrat, Gaye LeBaron, and from Sonoma County's own talk radio station, KSRO's Pat Kerrigan. Tickets: $15 General gmc.sonoma.edu Saturday, August 4th, 2018 @ 7:30 pm An Acoustic Evening with Brad Paisley, Bonnie Hunt & Friends Join us for a benefit concert at Weill Hall + Lawn featuring country music superstar Brad Paisley and his co