"The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows." – Sydney J. Harris

The 'Author Talks with Sara Calvosa Olsen' on Sunday, 10/10, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. She delves into narratives, ancestral culinary practices, preservation, self-governance, cultural renewal, and gastronomic creativity. buff.ly/3YAuf5c

Local conservation organization Sonoma Land Trust hosted a “BioBlitz” in celebration of Biodiversity Day at their Glen Oaks Ranch preserve in Glen Ellen, inviting the public to explore the property in search of as many species as possible. Read about here: buff.ly/4eZ8HVw

This Thursday 10/31 is the Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods Trunk N' Treat at Armstrong Redwoods. This is a family-friendly event that will be from 4-6pm.

Do you need to destress from Election Day? Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol Area Senior Center, and the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center have an event for you! Next Wednesday, check out their "The Big Exhale" event from 3 to 5 p.m. buff.ly/3NIuYuE

Curious about our county's history? This Saturday is the Sonoma County Finding History Day 2024. Check out this event from 10am-2pm at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building to learn more. For more information; buff.ly/40a1XzN

Join Verity at The Backdrop for their 50th anniversary from 4-6pm this Saturday. buff.ly/3UhdRnv

"Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family." – Kofi Annan

If you missed the registration deadline, you can still vote. Register to vote at a polling place, in person at your county elections office, or at a vote center up to 14 days before the election. To find early voting locations, visit caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov

Want to keep track of your vote? Sign up through california.ballottrax.net/voter/ to get updates via email, text, or call.

This Wednesday is "The Big Exhale: A Community Day After Gathering event. It will be from 3-5pm. buff.ly/3NIuYuE

Looking for near polling locations? Check out the on-campus location in Tuscany Village, Rincon Valley Regional Library in Santa Rosa, or Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building in Petaluma by the end of today.

Another It Matters! series event is tomorrow in Stevenson 1301 from 12-1 p.m. This event discusses the relationship between climate, science, and government. For more information; cce.sonoma.edu/initiatives-an…

On Wednesday, November 20th, at 4 pm, Mona Susan Power will speak about her novel "A Council of Dolls." This historical fiction novel explores Native Rights and Native American culture through the lens of an important symbol in Native life: dolls. libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/…

Sonoma State University's Scholarship Program is open to applicants for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 academic year. For more information on eligibility, application content, etc, check out scholarships.sonoma.edu/ssu-scholarshi…

The Sonoma County Library is hosting a car show and panel discussion in Central Santa Rosa on 10/17. The event will take place from 1:30-3pm and is designed to promote both healing and political resistance. For more information; events.sonomalibrary.org/lowrider

The CCE is closed in ocservance of Veteran's Day. We will be open tomorrow for normal business hours.

The Sonoma County Library is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events. This Thursday, September 17, from 1-2 pm, Javier Zamora will be giving an author talk about his book, "Solito." Registration is required. events.sonomalibrary.org/event/childhoo…

The last "It Matters!" event is tomorrow from 12-1 pm at Stevenson 1301. This event will discuss and analyze the 2024 election results.

This Friday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., there will be an online group discussion for nonprofit leaders to reflect on and discuss the election outcome. Fore more information or to register; cvnl.org