Weekend Fun For the Whole Family 5/16-5/17

Saturday May 16

Storytelling program for children: 2:00pm Monica Henderson of the Iyengar Yoga Institute, San Francisco, will present a special storytelling program for children, introducing them to the gods and goddesses of Hinduism.
All events are located at the Petaluma Arts Center. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted.
The Petaluma Arts Center is located at 230 Lakeville St. at E. Washington, next to the Visitors Center. Entry is on E. Washington. Phone: 762-5600

Luther Burbank Rose Parade
Festival: Welcome to the 115th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade, one of Sonoma County's most honored traditions and one of the oldest and largest events of its kind in Northern California. This year the event is "Through The Decades" theme. Parade will begin at E Street and Sonoma Avenue and turn down 4th Street ending at Courthouse Square. 
Fee: FreeTime: Parade starts at 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 542.7673

Wild Fest 2009 
Family Fun: Docent led tours of our Wildlife Community and the SCWR Center Meet our resident animals & learn about their natural history. Fun for all Ages. Art and gardening projects for kids. Food, Raffle, photo exhibit. Learn about membership & volunteer opportunities - Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue, 403 Meecham Road, Petaluma, CA 94954
Fee: DonationTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 992.0274
http://www.scwildliferescue.org/Wild%20Fest%20Poster%20Page.pdf

Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti: an annual celebration of American Graffiti classic American cars, cruising the “main drag”, rock ‘n roll music and the “happy days” of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. Produced by Cruisin’ The Boulevard, Inc., an all-volunteer, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit California Public Benefit Corporation, Salute proceeds benefit our own community projects; schools; and other community programs that focus on the arts, history, safety and welfare of Petaluma.
http://www.americangraffiti.net/

Landmark Vineyard’s summer Escape to Wine Country program (free live
music performances on Saturday afternoons) begins this Saturday, May 2
from 1 - 4 pm and runs every Saturday through October.

Saturday, May 16th 1 - 4 pm Folk Artist Adam Traum
Listien to his music here:
http://www.adamtraumguitar.com/listen.html

“Rose Garden Revelry”
OPEN 10-5. Come revel in the scents and sights of our enchanting Rose Display Garden, with its collection of 650 varieties of antique and modern roses, surrounded by the beautiful vineyards of Dry Creek Valley. Don your Renaissance Fair costume, if you like, and ramble down the romantic 'Rose Allee', a tunnel of huge arches covered with rambling roses. Enjoy the 'Butterfly Garden', the fragrant 'Sweet Scent Seat', and the 'Rose History Trail'. Nursery open and brimming with roses and hummingbird/butterfly attracting annuals & perennials. Unique gift shop items & ultra-fragrant, estate produced Rose Water available. FREE entry to garden. Self-Guided Tour Maps ($4.00).

http://www.russian-river-rose.com/

Family Day at Green String Farm
10:30a to 1:00p at Green String Farm, Petaluma, CA
Learn about natural farming from the ground up!
Every Saturday, interns at Green String Farm give brief, fun, hands-on lessons about how we farm. We invite kids and parents to join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and other activities around the farm. At noon we'll have lunch featuring homemade bread and fresh veggies.
http://greenstringfarm.blogspot.com/


Sunday May 17

Draft Horse Playday - Glen Ellen
Family Fun: See draft horses plow and give fee wagon rides at Jack Londons' Beauty Ranch, with sheepdogs, blacksmithing,BBQ, antique engines,Clydesdales, Belgians,Percherons and more 
Fee: $6.00 parking feeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.7833

Hanna Boys Center's Spring Open House
Reception, Benefit: Come celebrate Hanna's 59th Anniversary during a day of tours, family activities and fun! Learn about Hanna's life changing program that has helped over 3,300 at-risk boys and their families. Hanna is a non-profit education and treatment center supported by generous donations, and does not receive funding from the government or church. 17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA.
Fee: Free & Open to all ages!Time: 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.6767 or (877) 994.2662