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Rise and shine, Santa Rosa!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: St. Patrick’s limerick contest, North Bay Science Discovery Day, and St Vincent live + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Santa Rosa protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Annual tradition with Irish roots: Larson Family Winery is holding a St. Patrick’s limerick contest for Sonoma Valley and Santa Rosa locals. The winner will be announced March 17 and displayed March 19 to 23 — get all the details.
Design-forward, energy-smart community: Villa has installed the first homes at Acacia Village in Rincon Valley, creating Santa Rosa’s first pocket neighborhood using offsite construction. The community expects to welcome its first residents soon — get all the details.
Marin election field takes shape: Marin County filing is open for June 2 primary. Candidates have until March 6, or March 11 if an incumbent doesn’t file. Likely contenders include Rohnert Park Councilmember Jackie Elward — get deadlines and candidate lineup.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Wing craving, solved: For midweek munchies or game-night rituals, Belly Left Coast Kitchen & Taproom serves crispy, saucy wings in Buffalo, Spicy Thai, or Moroccan-spiced, with plenty of local taps to match. It’s the easy neighborhood go-to when you want big flavor without the where-to-order debate.
Glow-up, minus the fuss: At Lotus Beauty Bar, laid-back, expert facials and waxing meet a tidy selection of clean finds, including Laurel Skin, PHYT’S, and Fairie Organic makeup, so you can restock and reset in one stop. A midweek “I did something for me,” minus the drama.
Weekend tee-time upgrade: Tree-lined fairways, a mellow creek on a few holes, and a legit practice range make Bennett Valley Golf Course an easy pick for a round that’s scenic and welcoming. Post-round, Iron & Vine’s patio brings neighbor-spotting and laid-back Sonoma vibes.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
đź–Ľ First Friday Artists’ Reception @ Santa Rosa Arts Center | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Swing by SOFA for First Friday at Santa Rosa Arts Center, where Shadows & Reflections opens with small works flirting with light, shadow, and the truth-optional mirror. Meet the artists, sip something, and practice your gallery nod. It’s local, lively, and blissfully unpretentious.
🎠Virgins to Villains @ THE 222 | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – If you prefer your Shakespeare with wit, heart, and zero homework, OSF veteran Robin Goodrin Nordli is doing a one-woman sprint from virgins to villains at THE 222 in Healdsburg. Three performances only, so book, call the sitter, and enjoy good seats.
🔬 North Bay Science Discovery Day 2026 @ Sonoma County Fair & Event Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – If you’re looking for a way to tire out the kids and call it educational, this free North Bay science blowout delivers. 100-plus groups bring gadgets, robots, and whoa-moments, all to spark STEM curiosity and connect schools and industry. You get coffee, they get inspired.
🎨 Beginners Watercolor Workshop @ Sonoma Curated Books | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Head to Sonoma Curated Books to trade your to-do list for a brush and a cup of water. Tara Dickinson covers watercolor basics, color mixing, and easy strokes, supplies included, and you leave with art, not just a damp paper towel. $50, register ahead.
🍞 Sourdough Take N’ Bake Class @ St. Luke Lutheran Church | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Whether your starter is more rumor than culture, or you just like carbs, this class has you mixing, folding, and shaping a sourdough loaf from scratch. Taste a few styles, take home a dough baby to bake, and wear your flour proudly.
🥂 Dinner, Dance, & Auction @ Flamingo Hotel | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – A dressed-up night at the Flamingo Hotel delivers dinner, drinks, dancing, and both silent and live auctions. It all benefits Proctor Terrace’s PTA, keeping classrooms enriched and facilities safe, with a $45,000 goal, so bring your checkbook, your cha-cha, and your competitive bidding face.
🎤 Stella Swings Ella @ The California | Sunday (3/8) at 6:00 PM – Trade the couch for swing as Bay Area favorite Stella Heath tackles Ella’s songbook with a killer band. Think Savoy sparkle, bebop bite, and Cole Porter, Ellington, and Gershwin gems, then book early, grab a seat, and let the new menu be dinner.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Santa Rosa report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 64°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 18%
Widespread fog and a slight chance of rain before 4pm. Partly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. West southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Widespread fog after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 3 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 0%
Widespread fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
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