Chronic Pain Support -
Drop in to share stories and learn strategies to help get through difficult physical situations, every Fri, 1 to 3.
Free, 707.823.4206.
Peace in Medicine, 6771 Sebastopol Ave, Hwy 12, Sebastopol (North Bay), 707.823.4206, Mon-Sat, 10:30 to 7; Sun, noon to 7.
Do-It-Yourself -
Learn bike skills and life skills in a series of community-building workshops. Feb 28 at 11am, "Fix-It Skills Around the House." Mar 1 at 11am, "Bike Care Basics: Intro"; at noon, Velo Diversity Day.
Free-$10.
Synergy, 4019 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.579.5811.
Drop-In Meditation -
Ongoing weekly classes for all levels include guided meditation and brief commentary. Tues-Wed at 7:30; also Wed at noon. Sun at 10:30, meditation and prayer practice for world peace; kids welcome.
$10 donation.
Mahakaruna Buddhist Center, 304 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (North Bay), 707.766.7720.
Fiber Arts Forum -
Once-a-month, drop-in, informal gathering of fiber artists for idea sharing. All disciplines and experience levels, ages 15 and up welcome.
Last Fri each month, 1 to 3.
$5 donation.
Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St, Sebastopol (North Bay), 707.829.4797, Tues-Fri, 10 to 4; Sat, 1 to 4.
Fri, Noon Meditation -
Includes a relaxing breathing mediation, and a unique joyful meditation.
Fri, noon to 1.
$10 donation.
Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North St, Healdsburg (North Bay), 707.293.8096.
Game Tournaments -
Every Sun, 1 to 5, Yu-Gi-Oh tournament. Every Tues, 5:30 to 9, Dungeons and Dragons tournament. Every Fri, 5:30 to 9, Magic: The Gathering tournament.
Outer Planes Comics and Games, 526 Seventh St, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.546.2000.
Healdsburg Walking Tours -
Take insider's peek around town. All walks are easy and last 90 to 120 minutes. Daily at 9, history tour; at 11, specialty foods sampler; at 2, chocolate; at 4, burritos; at 8, ghost tour. Meet at fountain at downtown plaza. Reservations required.
$20-$30, 707.484.6249.
Downtown Plaza, Healdsburg Avenue and Matheson Street, Healdsburg (North Bay).
Laughter Club -
Mon and Fri at noon.
Free, 707.528.6603.
Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.568.5381.
Marin MOCA -
Dec 10 to Jan 15, "Agent of Change" featuring work of late Bay Area sculptor and activist Mary Tuthill Lindheim. Reception, Dec 10 at 5. First Sun of Month, 11 to 4, "Open Studios" with over 40 artists in three buildings.
415.899.8200.
Marin MOCA, Novato Arts Center, Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Dr, Novato (North Bay), 415.506.0137, Wed-Sun, 11 to 4,.
Parent/Child Classes -
Jewish Family and Children's Services offers family activities and parenting classes. Tues and Thurs, 10 to 11:30, drop-in playtime. $6; no registration necessary.
415.491.7959.
Parents Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael (North Bay), 415.419.3632.
Parenting Workshops -
Ongoing lectures help parents raise happy kids and stay sane. Registration required. First and third Wed monthly, parents' group in Spanish. "A Star Is Born" keeps kids learning too: Tues at 9:30, twos together. $45; drop-in, $12. Wed at 9:30, infantgym; at 10:45, kindergym. $30; drop-in, $9. Thurs at 10:45, infantgym in Spanish; at noon, kindergym in Spanish. $15. $20-$50.
California Parenting Institute, 3650 Standish Ave, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.585.6108.
Parents Place -
Nonsectarian parenting classes; registration required unless otherwise noted. Wed at 1, postpartum blues and depression support group for moms and babies. $15. Fri at 10, drop-in playtime for ages toddler to five years. $6.
JFCS Sonoma County, 1360 N Dutton Ave, Ste C, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.571.8131.
Prenatal Morning Yoga -
Mothers-to-be are invited to practice breathing and stretching to restore energy and address body's changing needs. Sliding scale if needed.
Fri, 10 to 11.
$15-$50, 415.939.YOGA.
Parents Center, above Hellers for Children, 514 Fourth St, San Rafael (North Bay), 415.939.YOGA.
Sebastopol Senior Center -
Talks and events. Free unless otherwise noted. Mon at 2:30, help for caregivers. Tues at 1, beginning conversational Spanish class. $6; at 1:30; at 2, intermediate conversation Spanish class, $6. Wed at 5, qigong, $6. Thurs at 11:15, yoga, $6.
707.829.2440.
Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 High St, Sebastopol (North Bay), 707.829.2440.
Sentencing Reform -
Fri lectures provide an overview of sentencing guidelines and political climate in California.
Free, Call to attend. 415.455.5008.
San Quentin, State Prison, San Quentin (North Bay).
Bayer Farm Tending -
Every Fri, 3 to 6, all ages welcome to join LandPaths for garden care.
707.524.9318.
Bayer Farm, 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa (North Bay).
Elemental Dance -
Constantine Darling leads conscious movement dance using earth's alchemy followed by sound healing.
Monthly, last Fri at 7.
$15-$20, 415.454.2490.
Meridian Sports Club, 1001 Fourth St, San Rafael (North Bay).
Sunset Hike & Dine -
Every last Sat monthly, meet at parking area across from inn for monthly two-hour hike on moderate to steep trails with midhike wine and cheese served overlooking Pacific Ocean. Optional dinner and socializing at inn follows.
$15, RSVP, 415.331.0100.
Mountain Home Inn, 810 Panoramic Dr, Mill Valley (North Bay).
Sonoma County Frontrunners -
LGBTQ folks are invited to get some fresh air and exercise at Spring Lake. All ability levels and genders are welcome to run or walk every Sat at 8:30. Meet at main parking lot.
Free, 707.548.5249.
Howarth Park, 630 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa (North Bay).
Bipolar, Depression Support Group -
Open group invites high-functioning individuals suffering from major depression or bipolar disorder, and family members, to share experiences. Mon, 7:15 to 9:15.
Free, 707.747.1989.
Clinic Ole, 1141 Pear Tree Lane, Napa (North Bay), 707.747.1989.
Food Not Bombs -
Help prepare and serve free vegan meals every Sun afternoon; served at 5.
415.408.8094.
Courthouse Square, Third Street and Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa (North Bay).
Really Free Market -
Bring what you don't want and find what you need in flea market where no money changes hands.
Last Sun monthly at noon.
Free, 707.257.2117.
Veterans Memorial Park, Third and Main, Napa (North Bay).
Sun at 10:30, Global Heart Spiritual Center with Rev Mary Murray Shelton & music by Sky Nelson -
Oddfellows Hall, 545 Pacific Ave, Santa Rosa (North Bay), 707.696.8943.
Sun, Prayers and Meditations for World Peace -
Sun, 11:15 to noon.
$10 donation.
Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North St, Healdsburg (North Bay), 707.293.8096.
Sunday Cruise-In -
Last Sun monthly at noon, fire up your hot rod and bring the kids for day of live music, food, prizes and more.
Free, www.sundaycruisein.com.
Fourth and Sea Restaurant, 101 Fourth St, Petaluma (North Bay).







