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The 4th Annual Stars of Food & Wine will take place Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Sonoma State University. A delicious walk-around tasting starts at 6pm, followed by a seated dinner and ceremonies. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
The Great Literacy Adventure
Saturday, April 11th at NorCal Public Media 
 
This joyous, daylong event at NorCal Public Media brings together families, community partners, and dynamic literacy advocates — from beloved PBS characters to nationally recognized authors — for a joyful, inclusive literacy experience with more than 15 activities for children. Literacy Promise partners will be on hand to connect families with resources and tips for promoting reading at home.
 
 
 

 
 
Thoreau: Nature & Justice
A FREE Film Screening and Community Conversation
Wednesday, April 15th | 6:00 - 7:45 pm | Petaluma Library
Join us at the Petaluma Library for a free screening of Ken Burns' latest documentary, Henry David Thoreau. Centered on themes of nonviolent resistance, environmental stewardship, and civic responsibility, this event invites you to connect Thoreau’s ideas to today’s world.
 
Stay after the film for a dynamic panel featuring author and activist Greg King, Annie Creswell of Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, and Environmental Scientist and Environmental Justice Advocate, Gail Seymour - exploring how this work is happening right here in our community.
 
This event is free, engaging, and rooted in local impact - we hope to see you there!
 
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Thoreau: Back to Nature
A FREE Film Screening, Community Conversation 
& Nature Walk
Saturday, April 18th | 2 - 4 pm |  Laguna de Santa Rosa 
 
Join us April 18th from 2 - 4pm at Laguna de Santa Rosa for a free screening, community conversation and nature walk inspired by Henry David Thoreau, the new documentary from Ken Burns.

Explore themes of environmental stewardship, access to nature, and the search for an authentic life, followed by a panel with Jack Hines (Ear to the Wild) and local rancher Meilin Tsao. The afternoon wraps with a guided walk through Laguna’s native plant garden.

Film, conversation, and connection to nature - all in one afternoon. We hope to see you there!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Librarians: a FREE film screening and discussion
Sunday, April 19th - 2pm
Santa Rosa Central Library
 
Kick Off National Library Week With Us!
NorCal Public Media presents a free film screening of Independent Lens documentary The Librarians. Film screening begins at 2:00 pmfollowed by a panel discussion about library collection development and the impacts of censorship.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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