Petaluma
Women Win
Often misrepresented, with their contributions minimized, women who have served in the military get their due recognition in the current exhibit at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum. The exhibit ends this weekend with a panel discussion with women veterans Emily Wingo Sousa (U.S. Navy 1953–1954, Korea), Rose Kostiuk Nowak (U.S. Air Force 1959-1962), Kate O’Hare Palmer (U.S. Army 1967–1969, Vietnam), Maura Mooney (U.S. Navy 1981-2001, Desert Shield/Desert Storm), Lisa Lim (U.S. Army 2010-2013, Afghanistan) and Bethany LaRosa (U.S. Coast Guard 2007–present). Hear stories from their own service during 70 years of U.S. involvement in armed conflicts around the globe. Women In The Military—Women Veterans Panel Discussion, 3-5pm, Sunday, Dec. 10. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 4th St. Free admission.
Occidental
Handmade Holidays
Thirty local vendors of fine crafts gather under the redwoods to offer original gifts for sale in a communal environment. Occidental Community Council volunteers run this event as a way of supporting their mission to “meet the unmet needs of people living in and around Occidental.” Proceeds support their work in the community. The day includes performances by the Occidental Community Choir, West County Ukulele Club and a visit from the jolly one, Santa himself! Lunch and pastries for sale, and, of course, a raffle. 37th Annual Occidental Holiday Craft Faire, 10am-5pm, Saturday, Dec. 9, 10am-4pm, Sunday, Dec. 10. Occidental Community Center, 3920 Bohemian Highway.
Saint Helena
Drunk on Books
For the third year running, the Napa Valley Wine Library Association is hosting a sale of books on wine to support its mission of preserving historical wine-related materials at the Saint Helena Public Library for use by the general public. Founded by MFK Fisher, James Beard and a few other culinary legends, the Napa Valley Wine Library “collects and shares the history and nature of the wines and vines of Napa Valley as well as wine country worldwide.” The Books on Wine Sale happens during library hours Friday, Dec. 8 through Monday, Dec. 10 at the Saint Helena Public Library, 1492 Library Ln. #1143.
Cloverdale
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
For those who are already singing just from reading that header, the first annual Beatles Night is the place to be. Local musicians play Beatles songs, and the brave among the audience sign up to play a tune from the greatest catalog in the annals of rock. The night is part of the Cloverdale Arts Alliance monthly Music Workshop series—hosted by known “Beatlemaniac” Bob Lee—focused on the music of the Fab Four. No need to play; all are invited to sit and experience the pop bliss. Sign up at 6pm, show at 6:30pm, Saturday, Dec. 9. Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery, 204 North Cloverdale Blvd. Free. All ages.
