Name: Handcrafted for the Holidays: The Art of Giving: Origami Gift Wrapping
Start: 2026-11-17T18:00:00-08:00
Location: Sonoma Community Center

Sonoma Community Center

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-201-fiber-arts-studio/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Room 201, Fiber Arts Studio;All levels; Age: 18+ </a></h3>Registration Cost:
$50
Materials Fee:
$10
<hr />Learn beautiful origami inspired wrapping techniques including creating
handmade boxes, gift envelopes and thoughtful embellishments, adding an
artful and personal touch to your gifts this holiday season.
Megumi’s
latest book “Origami Gift Wrap: 25 Beautiful, Tape-Free Techniques for
Mindful Gift- Giving” is available locally at Cooperfields Books,
Readers Books, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art and Shopkeeper Studio.  Her books will also be made available for purchase and signing at the workshop.

Local Event: Handcrafted for the Holidays: The Art of Giving: Origami Gift Wrapping

Sonoma County

Jamie Gatlin

Bay Area

Sonoma Valley

California

Handcrafted for the Holidays: The Art of...

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pmRoom 201, Fiber Arts Studio;All levels; Age: 18+ Registration Cost:
$50
Materials...

Handcrafted for the Holidays: The Art of Giving: Origami Gift Wrapping

​Join Aldina Vineyards for a Día de Los Muertos-inspired Paint &amp; Sip at Bacchus Landing on Sunday, November 1st, from 12–4 PM! Grab your friends, pick up a paintbrush, and enjoy an afternoon of creativity, great wine, and good company. Your first glass of Aldina wine is complimentary with your Paint &amp; Sip experience, and Bacchus Landing’s wood-fired pizzas will be available for purchase throughout the afternoon. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday, come paint, sip, and enjoy an afternoon at Bacchus Landing!

Local Event: Aldina Vineyards Paint & Sip

Healdsburg

Aldina Vineyards Paint & Sip

​Join Aldina Vineyards for a Día de Los Muertos-inspired Paint & Sip at Bacchus Landing on Sunday, November 1st, from 12–4 PM! ...

<h3>November 1, 2026 at 6 PM</h3>
The
 Sonoma Community Center will hold its&nbsp;17th annual&nbsp;Día de Muertos altar 
lighting&nbsp;on&nbsp;November 1 at 6:30 PM at the west side of the SCC Front 
Garden, followed by a celebration with&nbsp;traditional Ballet 
Folklórico&nbsp;dancers, food vendors and cultural activities on the SCC Back
 Patio. Whether they were family, a dear friend, a beloved 
companion, or someone whose life touched yours, their memory has a place
 here.&nbsp; One&nbsp;may also write a personal message on one of the&nbsp;gold paper 
butterflies provided at the altar, and hang it alongside the images.<h2>Schedule of Events</h2>
<ul>
<li>6:30 PM – Lighting of the Altar</li>



<li>7:00 PM – Performance by Grupo Folklórico Quetzalen Sonoma</li>



<li>7:30 PM – Food will be available</li>



<li>All Night – Free Face painting for adults &amp; childrenAbout the Altar



Our
 12’ public altar, constructed by local sculptor Jim Callahan, has ample
 room for photos and other items that honor lost loved ones, and every 
year we invite community members to contribute their mementos to the 
ofrenda in a shared celebration of those who have passed on. See how to 
submit a photo below. Community members are warmly 
invited to bring a&nbsp;weather-resistant photograph or image of a departed 
loved one&nbsp;and hang it on the altar starting Friday, October 25th.Dia Programming &amp; Classes



Every
 October, the Center offers a variety of programs and other activities 
in conjunction with Día de Muertos, inviting our community to join us in
 exploring the cultural practices and traditions surrounding this 
holiday. Please check our event calendar for more information about 
upcoming Día de Muertos programming and events.</li></ul>

Local Event: Annual Dia de Muertos

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November 1, 2026 at 6 PM
The
 Sonoma Community Center will hold its 17th annual Día de Muertos altar 
lighting on November 1 at...

Adult18+ Group Ukulele Class; New Session, 4-1 hr Lessons Begins 11/4Learn More/Register <a href="https://cherylteachmusic.com/weekly-adult-ukulele-group-lessons/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cherylteachmusic.com/weekly-adult-ukulele-group-lessons/</a>

Local Event: Adult18+ Group Ukulele Classes

Adult18+ Group Ukulele Classes

Adult18+ Group Ukulele Class; New Session, 4-1 hr Lessons Begins 11/4Learn More/Register...

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-109-rotary-kitchen/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Room 109, Rotary Kitchen;ALl. Levels; Age: 18+ </a></h3>Registration Cost:
$50
Materials Fee:
Included
<hr>
Total Registration Cost:
$50<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-109-rotary-kitchen/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Join instructor Gerardo Diaz for a flavorful cooking demonstration 
centered on the empanada. You’ll watch each step come together, from 
mixing and rolling the dough to preparing savory fillings and folding 
the signature crimped edge. Gerardo will share the techniques and tips 
that make these golden pockets a favorite across so many kitchens, with 
plenty to taste along the way. Whether you’re a curious foodie or hoping
 to recreate them at home, you’ll leave inspired and ready to try your 
hand. Sign up today and bring your appetite to the Sonoma Community 
Center.</a></h3>

Local Event: Empanada Cooking Demo with Gerardo

Empanada Cooking Demo with Gerardo

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:00 PMRoom 109, Rotary Kitchen;ALl. Levels; Age: 18+ Registration Cost:
$50
Materials...

Fridays Weekly · 3 WeeksNovember 6 – November 20, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-208/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Room 208;All levels; Age: 18+ </a></h3>Registration Cost:
$225
Materials Fee:
$10
<hr>
Total Registration Cost:
$235Choose a favorite photo of a pet and learn how to render it as a
watercolor portrait. Over three weeks, you’ll receive instruction from
an artist who has painted many commissioned pet portraits in watercolor.
Instructor Hannah Day will share her insights and her approach to
rendering animals in this medium, guiding you through a layering process
that builds vibrancy, detail, and depth.
Whether you’re new to
watercolor or have experience with the medium, this class offers an
engaging way to develop your skills while creating a personal portrait
of a beloved pet. Your finished painting can be a meaningful keepsake—or
a unique holiday gift.
You’re welcome to email your photo to us ahead of class, and we’ll print it for you to use as a reference.

Local Event: Paint Your Pet’s Portrait: Watercolor for All Levels

Paint Your Pet’s Portrait: Watercolor for All...

Fridays Weekly · 3 WeeksNovember 6 – November 20, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PMRoom 208;All levels; Age: 18+ Registration...

Paint Your Pet’s Portrait: Watercolor for All Levels

Jack London State Historic Park

Step inside the House of Happy Walls Museum for a fascinating exploration of Jack London’s photographic journey aboard the Snark with Professor Emerita Any Tucker.
Jack London always referred to his book, The Cruise of the Snark, (1911) as an “illustrated book.” The pictures were central to his authorial vision of the voyage to the South Pacific that he and Charmian London embarked on in April of 1907. Maddeningly, in the process of preparing the manuscript of The Cruise of the Snark for publication, Macmillan &amp; Co. made a hash of the author’s design, misplacing some of the book’s 119 photographs and scrambling the captions Jack so carefully assembled.
Tucker explains, “While Jay Williams, my co-editor for Volume 13 of Oxford UP’s ‘Complete Works of Jack London,’ has been collating various iterations of the essays collected in ‘The Cruise of the Snark’ to prepare a definitive copy text, I’ve been trying to track down the original photographs for the book. The treasure hunt has proved more challenging—and surprising—than expected. The pictures, most by Jack with a few by Martin Johnson, the Snark’s young cook and engineer, are scattered among far-flung sources—beginning with Charmian London’s huge collection of photo albums at the Huntington Library and multiple binders of prints and negatives housed in the California State Parks collection at Sonoma Barracks. My search eventually took me to archives in Chanute, Kansas; Auckland, NZ; and the British Museum, for it turns out that there was another, unacknowledged contributor to Jack’s illustrated book.”
About the speaker: Amy Tucker is Professor Emerita of the English Department of Queens College, CUNY, where she taught American literature and cultural studies. She has published essays on art, travel and literature, and served as guest editor of a volume on Charmian London for “Women’s Studies: An Inter-Disciplinary Journal.” Her books include “The Illustration of the Master: Henry James and the Magazine Revolution;” “Visual Literacy: Writing about Art;” and, most recently, “I’m Used to Playing Lead: Memoirs by Women in Jazz,” to be brought out by Equinox in January, 2027. Tucker and Williams have received a two-year grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to work on their volume for “The Complete Works of Jack London.”
This event is part of a speaker series co-hosted by Jack London Park Partners and the Jack London Society, honoring the 150th anniversary of Jack London’s birth. JLPP is grateful for the support of the Jack London Society and its scholars in bringing this speaker series to life. Join us at Jack London State Historic Park throughout 2026 for a compelling lineup of speakers celebrating Jack London’s legacy.Learn more at <a href="https://jacklondonsociety.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://jacklondonsociety.org/</a>.

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“Hunting for the Snark Illustrations” with the...

Step inside the House of Happy Walls Museum for a fascinating exploration of Jack London’s photographic journey aboard the...

“Hunting for the Snark Illustrations” with the Jack London Society 

Appellation Healdsburg 101 Dovetail Ln Healdsburg, CA 95448

Join Dan Kosta as he hosts our annual Grail Winemaker Dinner on Friday, November 6 at 6 PM. This year’s dinner will be at Appellation Healdsburg’s Folia Bar &amp; Kitchen for an exclusive group of 12 guests.
The evening will feature a four-course dinner showcasing seasonal ingredients from Sonoma County paired with a selection of Grail by Dan Kosta wines.
Dan will share the stories and inspiration behind each wine, offering an intimate glimpse into the philosophy and craft that define Grail.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/168936/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Grail by Dan Kosta Winemaker Dinner

Join Dan Kosta as he hosts our annual Grail Winemaker Dinner on Friday, November 6 at 6 PM. This year’s dinner will be at...

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