Friday, September 8, 2023. The ‘News & Updates’ online newsletter gives a snapshot of the City’s upcoming meetings, most recent news posts and upcoming events. | |
Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - September 12th, 6 PM | 09/12/2023 @ 6:00 pm - A Regular Meeting of the Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission (DRHPC) will be held on Tuesday, September 12th at 6:00 p.m. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. | | | |
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Meeting - September 13th, 6 PM | 09/13/2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - A Regular Meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission (PROS) will be held on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. | | | |
City Council Meeting - September 18th, 6 PM | 09/18/2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - City Council will hold a regular meeting on Monday, September 18th at 6:00 p.m. The agenda will be posted in advance of the meeting on our CivicWeb portal. Meetings are held at City Council Chambers at 177 First St. | | | |
Planning Commission Meeting - September 21st | 09/21/2023 @ 6:00 pm - Planning Commission meetings are generally held on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Agendas are posted in advance of each meeting on our CivicWeb portal. Meetings are held at City Council Chambers at 177 First St. | | | |
Nominate the 2024 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year! | Calling all art enthusiasts and community members of Sonoma! The Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) is delighted to kick off the nomination process for the prestigious 2024 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year Award. Established in 1983, this distinguished award celebrates outstanding achievements in the performing, visual, or literary arts. | | | |
Sign Up to Volunteer at Valley Cemetery's Workday on September 16th | Join the City of Sonoma for the inaugural Cemetery Volunteer Workday on September 16th at Valley Cemetery. We invite all community members to join us in preserving and maintaining our cherished cemeteries: Mountain Cemetery, Valley Cemetery, and Veteran's Cemetery. When: September 16th, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon These workdays are carefully tailored to the specific ... | | | |
Two Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings on Broadway Now in Service | The City of Sonoma Public Works crews successfully installed Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at the intersection of Broadway and Clay Street and Broadway and Andrieux/France Street. This task is part of the larger Broadway Pedestrian Crossing Improvements project. The process included activities like excavating and setting up foundations, erecting poles, installing necessary equipment and signs, and establishing ... | | | |
PROS commission to discuss conceptual design for the rehabilitation of Olsen Park at September 13th meeting | The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission (PROS) will discuss and consider the proposed conceptual design for the Olsen Park Improvement Project at thier next meeting on Wednesday, September 13th. The concept design will be presented by representatives from LandCulture, LLP, the firm contracted to design the park. | | | |
Tuesday Night Market open 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in September | Starting next Tuesday, September 5th, and for the last four Sonoma's Tuesday Night Markets of the season, we're adjusting our hours to make the most of those earlier sunsets. New Market Hours are: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Music will kick off at 5:30 PM. Don't miss out on these magical evenings in Sonoma! | | | |
City Council to consider updates to some fees September 18th | The Sonoma City Council will consider amendments to specific fees within the Planning, Building, Public Works, and Special Events departments during their forthcoming session. These amendments encompass a variety of adjustments, including clarifications, updates, removals, and the proposal of new fees. These fees encompass assessments for plan examination and permit issuance, street encroachment permits, staff ... | | | |
Sonoma's Art Walk Returns October 5th | After a prolonged hiatus spanning several years, the beloved Sonoma Art Walk is set to return to downtown Sonoma on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. This monthly event was temporarily put on hold due to the pandemic and the ensuing shutdown in 2020. The Art Walk promises to captivate the senses, combining the charm of downtown ... | | | |
Join Our Team: Multiple Opportunities Await in the City of Sonoma | The City of Sonoma is excited to announce openings in various departments, offering you a chance to make a real impact. Check out these exciting positions and find your perfect fit. | | | |
Harvest Market at Sonoma Garden Park - Saturdays 9 AM - 12 Noon | 09/09/2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Sonoma Garden Park's 2023 full Harvest Markets are on Saturdays, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, starting from April 22, 2023. The Harvest Market is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested from our 6.1-acre sustainable garden. | | | |
Music in Place Free Concert Series - September 10th & 24th 2:30 PM | 09/10/2023 @ 2:30 pm - Music in Place presents thier annual free concert series at the Grinstead Amphitheater on the Sonoma Plaza, most Sundays at 2:30 from June 18 through October 1. Enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many excellent local before or after experiencing some of the best live music in the Bay Area. | | | |
Sonoma Plein Air Festival Quick Draw Event at the Farmer's Market - September 12th, 5 - 7 PM | 09/12/2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - During Quick Draw, participating Plein Air artists set up their easels around the Plaza and have 90 minutes to complete a painting for display & immediate sale. Tuesday Night Market attendees and visitors can watch the artists paint and then purchase those beautiful original paintings to take home before the event ends. | | | |
Tuesday Night Market, 5 - 7:30 PM | 09/12/2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Sonoma's Tuesday Night Market presented by the City of Sonoma in partnership with the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce occurs weekly on Tuesdays, May through September (no market on July 4th). The market is located in the "Horseshoe" in front of Sonoma City Hall. | | | |
Tuesday Night Jazz - September 12th, 6 PM | 09/12/2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - All concerts are Free and start at 6 pm in Sonoma Plaza. Come on out, bring a picnic or get some dinner at one of the vendors and enjoy some great live jazz. | | | |
CA Native Plant Sale at Sonoma Garden Park - Fridays 12 - 3 PM | 09/15/2023 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - The Sonoma Ecology Center sells a variety of California native plants to the public every Friday from 12:00-3:00 pm to help local gardeners create and maintain drought-tolerant and pollinator-friendly gardens and landscapes. Simply drop into our Native Plant Nursery. | | | |
Sonoma Plein Air Art Show and Sale on Sonoma Plaza - September 16th, 11 AM - 4 PM | 09/16/2023 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm - The Sonoma Plein Air Foundation(SPAF) Festival Art Show & Sale brings nationally acclaimed plein aire artists to Sonoma to paint, show and sell their work to fund creativity development and arts in education for the children & youth of Sonoma Valley. | | | |
Fiesta - A Hispanic Heritage Festival - September 17th, 1 - 7 PM | 09/17/2023 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Join Vida Cultural Arts for Fiesta - A Hispanic Heritage Festival! Enjoy a live banda, ballet folklorico, a vibrant mercadito, delicious food vendors, micheladas at our cantina garden, art activities and much more. Let's celebrate cultura and comunidad together! | | | |
Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival on the Sonoma Plaza - September 30th | 09/30/2023 @ All Day - Join the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance and Foundation (SVVGF) in celebration of Sonoma Valley's 199th annual wine grape harvest at the 2023 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival's Saturday daytime festival on the Sonoma Plaza. | | | |
Volunteer Workday at Mountain Cemetery - October 7th | 10/07/2023 @ All Day - Join the City of Sonoma for a Cemetery Volunteer Workday on October 7th at Mountain Cemetery. We invite all community members to join us in preserving and maintaining our cherished cemeteries: Mountain Cemetery, Valley Cemetery, and Veteran's Cemetery. | | | |
Oktoberfest - October 7th, 1 - 6:30 PM | 10/07/2023 @ 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Sonoma Valley Youth Soccer Association's largest fundraiser of the year, the 8th Annual "Oktoberfest" fundraiser will be an afternoon to evening, family-friendly gathering on the Sonoma Plaza featuring food, drink, live music, games, and a "village" for vendors. | | | |
Find more Sonoma Valley events on the Visitors Bureau Website | |
Any time of year, every day of the week, you'll find plenty to see and do in Sonoma Valley and every reason to smile. Whether it's a concert in the vineyards, sight seeing on a docent-led wildflower hike or an epicurean festival on the Plaza, this calendar is just the beginning. | | | | |