Auction Fundraiser - You've gotta have art! One-night only silent auction of works on view in the SVMA Juried Biennial Exhibition. Live music, wine, Limoncello cocktails, and ZAP car raffle. Nov 20, 6:30 to 9. $40-$50, 707.939.7862. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.939.SVMA, Thurs-Sun, 11 to 5.

Children's Garden - Whimsical environments for kids' exploration. Hours: Mon, noon to 4; Tues-Sun, 9 to 5. Free. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.933.3010, Daily 10-4.

Fall Book Sale - Friends of the Library put up books, cds, dvds and videos. All items in good condition and sorted by category. Nov 19-21, 10 to 5:30. Free, 707.996.3072. Sonoma Valley Regional Library, 755 W Napa St, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.939.0379.

LGBT Seniors Group - Elder LGBT group provides opportunity to engage in lively discussion, tell life stories, share information and gain mutual support. Every fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:30, Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. Every third Friday of the month at 10:30, 415.457.1115, ext 209. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.579.ARTS, Daily, 7:30am to 11pm.

Look Through Any Window - Ongoing, work by local artists and jewelers. Look Through Any Window, 481 First St W, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.933.8212, Wed-Mon, 10 to 5.

M Gabriel Fine Art - Ongoing, work by local artists. M Gabriel Fine Art, 25 E Napa St, Ste D, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.939.1890, Thurs-Tues, 11 to 6.

Milagros - Ongoing, Oaxacan wood carvings, masks, paintings, clay pottery and other indigenous Mexican folk art. Milagros, 414 First St E, Ste D, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.939.0834, Mon and Wed-Fri, 11 to 5; Sat-Sun, 11 to 6.

New Leaf Gallery - Ongoing, sculpture and fountains by over 50 artists. New Leaf Gallery, Cornerstone Place, 23588 Hwy 121, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.933.1300, Daily, 10 to 5.

Sonoma Farmers Market - Fri, 9 to noon. Depot Park, First St W, Sonoma. Also, Tues, 5:30 to dusk. 707.538.7023. Sonoma Plaza, First St E, Sonoma (North Bay).

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art - Ending Nov 29, "SVMA Biennial 2009," juried exhibition features over 50 original works by various artists. Free-$8. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.939.SVMA, Thurs-Sun, 11 to 5.

Spirits in Stone Gallery - Ongoing, Shona artists from Zimbabwe and paintings by Ethiopian artist Wosene Kosrof. Open 10 to 6. 401 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 877.774.6627. Spirits in Stone Gallery, 452 First St E, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.938.2200.

Kid-Friendly Karaoke - Start building your fan base early! Sat, 5 to 8. Free, 707.996.7446. Barking Dog Roasters, 201 W Napa St, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.996.7446.

Nov 21 at 4, "Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking: Traditional and Modern Recipes to Savor and Share" with Paula Wolfert - Readers' Books, 130 E Napa St, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.939.1779.

Open Studio - "Arts in the Springs," paintings by Edwin Ferran and ceramics by Brian Zielinski. Nov 21, noon to 5. 510.375.0361. Hap46st Arts, 411 Chestnut Ave, Sonoma (North Bay), 510.375.0361, By appointment.

Volunteer Gardening Days - Gardeners of all experience levels learn while helping with hands-on garden activities. Wed-Thurs, 10 to 1; Sat, 9 to 1. Wed and Thurs focus on herb and flower activities. Families with kids of all ages particularly welcome. 707.996.0712. Sonoma Garden Park, 19990 Seventh St E, Sonoma (North Bay).

Amble - Garden installation and performance piece combines sculpture, dance, sound and landscape. Cocktail reception to precede; wine, cheese, cake and Q+A with contributors to follow. Nov 22, 3:30 to 5:30. $25-$30, 707.933.3010, ext 106. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.933.3010, Daily 10-4.

Nov 24 at 7:30, "Saved By a Poem: The Transformative Power of Words" with Kim Rosen - Readers' Books, 130 E Napa St, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.939.1779.

Tuesday Salsa Workout - Fun, music and exercise with DJ Steve. Tues, 5:30 to 6:45. $10, 707.529.5450. Andrews Hall, Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma (North Bay).

Grapes to Glass - Tues at 5:30, free wine education with sommelier Chris Sawyer. Carneros Bistro, 1325 Broadway, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.931.2042.

Mindful Parenting - LifeWorks presents weekly parenting classes. Thurs at 6:30. $10, 707.568.2300, ext 19. Prestwood Elementary School, 342 MacArthur St, Sonoma (North Bay).

Holiday Open House - County-wide event invites you to taste wine, meet winemakers, mingle in caves and cellars, stock up on wine for the holidays and revel in wine country holiday cheer at over 20 wineries. Nov 27-28, 11 to 4. $30-$35 (Designated drivers are $10) for both days, www.heartofsonomavalley.com. Sonoma County, multiple locations, Sonoma (North Bay).

Lighting of the Snowmen - Followed by dessert tasting from Girl and the fig, Epicurean Connection, Maya Restaurant, Wild Thyme Catering, Peet's, Red Grape, El Dorado Kitchen and Sunflower Caffe. Nov 28, 4 to 7. $10, 707.935.9566. Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.933.3010, Daily 10-4.

Nov 28 at 1, 18th Anniversary Celebration - Readers' Books, 130 E Napa St, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.939.1779.

Nov 29 at 4, "Family Meals" with Maria Sinskey - Readers' Books, 130 E Napa St, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.939.1779.

Dec 1 at 7:30, "The Water Giver: The Story of a Mother, a Son, and their Second Chance" with Joan Ryan - Readers' Books, 130 E Napa St, Sonoma (North Bay), 707.939.1779.