| FREE Clothing Swap and Repair Fair! At the Center |
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| | Saturday, May 16, 10 AM-1 PM, at the Center
It’s time! Join us for a FREE day of swapping, fixing, and mending. Bring a reusable shopping bag and take as much as you want. So many things to choose from! Also, do you need something mended? Have a problem with your bike or need a new cord for your lamp? We have specialized volunteers ready to help! |
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| Faces of the Center- Membership EditionMeet Jeff Gaines! |
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| | Jeff Gaines considers himself new to Sonoma, having moved here “just” four years ago. His first introduction to Sonoma Community Center was the Trashion Fashion Show, followed by an invitation to the MUSE, which he and his partner attended.
“SCC is a place of discovery and exploration for people of all ages,” he said. “It’s truly a ‘community center,’ which I love.”
Andrews Hall is a big attraction for Jeffrey. He enjoys that we rent our spaces to groups like Sonoma International Film Festival and Sonoma Arts Live. “I love community theatre!” He said. |
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Jeff also noted the importance of space at the Center for organizations like the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, KHR McNeely Family Foundation, and Crescent Montessori School. “It is the community aspect of the Center that really attracts me and makes me want to be a member.”
Seen above in a ceramics wheel class, we asked Jeff what else he might like to try at the Center- something new. He said he plans to try his hand at printmaking in the future! Thanks for your support, Jeffery. |
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| | | It’s Membership May! Everyone who joins Sonoma Community Center as a member or renews/upgrades their membership during May will be entered into a drawing for fabulous SCC prizes!
Grand Prize Basket (Valued at over $200!)2 Tickets to Grease! Movie Sing-a-long on August 6 (Value $50) 2 Admissions to the winner’s choice of 1 Salsa Class in June (Value $40) A 3-piece ceramic tea set from SCC member Mary Studer (Value $75) A pair of ceramic earrings by SCC member Mary Studer (Value $40) A limited edition print of the exhibit poster from Etched in Sonoma: Single plate, linoleum relief print with two color spot inking on handmade Japanese-style washi paper with a deckled edge. Designed, carved, and editioned by Bay Area artist Art Hazelwood, 2026. (No. 9 of 25) All in a crocheted upcycled-fabric basket from the Fiber Arts Department, made by SCC member Therese Keating
We will also select two additional drawing winners, each to receive a ceramic vase from ceramist Mary Studer, and a gift certificate for use towards classes or events at the Center. (2nd Prize Value $150, 3rd Prize Value $95) |
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| Join today and earn us a matching gift! A generous donor will give an additional $10 for each sustaining membership that begins or renews by May 15. |
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| | | | | Sashiko Mending: Patch, Reinforce, & DecorateTuesday, May 19, 5:30 PM, $60 includes materials
Learn Sashiko mending, a traditional style of Japanese stitching. Practice on your own clothes or provided fabrics. |
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| | Collecting Prints: The Inside StoryThursday, May 21, 6 PM, FREE (Please RSVP)
An evening conversation on prints, collecting, and supporting artists. Speakers: Simon Blattner, David Keaton, and Chester Arnold. Held in conjunction with Etched in Sonoma in Gallery 212 |
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| | Line Dancing Workshop for BeginnersSaturday, May 23, 4-7 PM, $40/$15
The workshop is 4-5 PM with social dance from 5-7 PM. The cost for the workshop with the social is $40. Social only: $15. 18+ |
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| | Free Portable Container Gardening Workshop with UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma CountySaturday, May 30, 9-11 AM, FREE!
Each program participant takes home an up-cycled 5-gallon “garden in a bucket.” |
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| | | 2 Shows This WeekendSaturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17 at 2:30 PM
Join Sonoma’s Free Spirits Gospel Choir, conducted by 2019 Sonoma Treasure Artist Cynthia Tarr, on Saturday, May 16, or Sunday, May 17, for an upbeat combination of traditional and contemporary music that will lift you up!
Traditional gospel, old favorites, and spiritual pop tunes make for a great afternoon of fun. Tickets are just $20. |
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| | | | | Join us for the 2026 MUSE Gala celebrating YOU! You, the collective spirit that has sustained and grown the Sonoma Community Center for three-quarters of a century! Please contact Mary Catherine for information on sponsorships: [email protected] or 707-931-4289 |
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| These messages are from our community partners. Please reach out to them directly for information. |
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