Sonoma Weekend Planner September 9-11

Saturday:

Break out the parachute pants and Madonna bangles, ‘cause the 80's are coming to Gun Bun! Come dance the night away under the stars in the beautiful winery courtyard with The Spazmatics -- the most rockin' 80's New Wave cover band around! This party is always one of the hottest tickets in Sonoma Valley, and a great way to celebrate the harvest season at . Costumes are optional but encouraged! So dress in your 80's best and get ready for Nerds that Rock! This is one totally awesome party you don't want to miss.

If you go: Tickets are $20 and can be bought by clicking here. This show will most likely sell out in advance. This is a 21+ event only. Shuttle service will be provided to and from the Sonoma City Hall for $5 per person round trip. Shuttles will run every 30 minutes between 8pm – 10:45pm.  Doors open at 8 p.m, music is from 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Remember that the part is going on in the outside courtyard, so dress accordingly.

Saturday:

Everyone from the complete eco-newbie to the sophisticated eco-hero can learn and share something useful in this workshop. The “30 Day Program to Lose 5000 Pounds” is a fun, accessible, easy to use program that will show you, step-by-step, how to dramatically reduce your CO2 output in just a month’s time. Grounded in over two decades of environmental behavior change research, this program offers much more than a list of eco-friendly actions. It walks you through every step of the process, from calculating your current CO2 “footprint” to tracking your progress. By making simple changes to actions you take every day, you’ll learn how to reduce your annual household CO2 output by 10-15%. And, for those who are more ambitious, you’ll discover how you can help your workplace, local schools, and community do the same.

If you go: The workshop is free, but registration is required. The workbook can be ordered through Reader's Books. For more information and to register, for this four week workshop click here.  For questions contact Melinda Kelley at wwwmelbelkel@aol.com. The workshops begin at 10 a.m. at the , 276 E Napa Street in Napa.

Saturday and Sunday:

Experience the exotic sights, sounds and flavors of Nepal and the Himalayas at the 7th Annual Katmandu Festival. The Festival celebrates the diverse cultures of Nepal, Tibet and India through traditional Himalayan music and lively dance performances. Stroll through a colorful marketplace with jewelry, clothing, art, antiques and crafts for sale. Enjoy mouth-watering momos and other traditional fresh-cooked cuisine, and relax with a healing arts demonstration. A photo gallery will immerse festival-goers in the unique places and faces of Nepal, home to Mount Everest. In addition, there will be a silent auction and hourly raffles for fine dining, weekend getaways and other prizes from some of the Sonoma Wine Country’s best venues

If you go: A $10 suggested donation will be accepted at the entrance. The festival is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 126 1st Street West in Sonoma. All proceeds from the event will benefit Children’s Medical Aid Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing corrective surgery for Nepalese children with birth defects, and building medical clinics to serve impoverished families in rural areas of Nepal.

Sunday:

Join the community for a memorable and thoughtful day commemorating 9/11. Beginning at 6:30 a.m. the names of the fallen firefighters will be read at Fire Station 1. Activities in Sonoma Plaza continue with the reading of the names of the victims, as well as various tributes including a benediction and city proclamation. At noon, the and volunteers of the Ox Roast will serve ox and sausage sandwiches, chips, beer, wine and soda for sale followed by performances from the Sonoma Valley Chorale, VOM Chamber Ensemble, Sonoma Home Town Band, Hot Flashes, Tommy Thomsen and Friends and more.

If you go: The day begins early, 6:30 a.m. with a moment of silence at 6:58 followed by a reading of the names of the firefighters who died that day. is at 630 Second Street West in Sonoma. The ceremony continues beginning at 9 a.m. in the Plaza with the National Anthem and a reading of the names of all the victims.

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