10/22/2026
If you're still on the fence about candidates and propositions, check out the League of Women Voters.
The League of Women Voters has organized many virtual candidates/propositions/measures forums. Go to their website to find recordings of all of them, as well as forums organized by other groups: https://www.lwvsonoma.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=720180&module_id=468935
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Rialto Cinemas in Sebastopol is showing a lot of interesting and relevant films right now. Check out the current line-up. https://rialtocinemas.com/now-playing/ You could end up there every day this week! Here's the one grabbing headlines:
NAZA: A Window into Systems of Mass Killing
Now through Thursday, October 22, https://rialtocinemas.com/now-playing/ for times and tickets
Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol
In secret conversations on the rooftops of Tel Aviv at night, the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza are revealed by the people who designed and operated them. Netanyahu is threatening to exile the filmmakers.
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Thursday, October 22
13th Annual Memorial for Andy Lopez
Thursday, October 22, 4:00 pm
Andy's Unity Park, 3399 Moorland Ave., Santa Rosa
Danza Azteca, Music, Poetry, Flowers, Activism
Never forget! And, as Andy's mother has said, a park is not justice. Sujey is still waiting for justice!
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The Cost of Growth, a film
Thursday, October 22, 6:30 pm
Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa
Can we have infinite growth on a finite planet? Is California truly a "green" example? The film documents grassroots resistance to extractivism, connection local struggles with broader debates on war, justice, and democracy. The film shows how extractive violence is a form of structural warfare on communities and ecosystems. Discussion following led by Christian Stalberg, whose diverse career spans, technology, environmental design, and disaster management.
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Advanced GMRS Radio Training
Thursday, October 22, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
American Red Cross, 5297 Aero Dr., Santa Rosa
If cell phones stop working, having a GMRS radio can keep you connected. Training designed for those who already know the basics if GMRS radios. Build advanced radio knowledge and skills. Learn how local radio networks operate. Help develop neighborhood net control capabilities. Register at bit.ly/GMRSOCT2026
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Friday, October 23
Rally in Support of the Veterans Administration
Friday, October 23, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (every Friday)
Corner of Corporate Center Pkwy. and Challenger Way, Santa Rosa
Musk accelerated the dismantling of the VA. (It had quietly begun pre-Trump, thanks to the Koch brothers.) The VA is and should remain a promise to our veterans. We get a great reception from the public each week. Signs provided!
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Saturday, October 24
Volunteer Stewardship Day at Ya-Ka-Ama
Saturday, October 24, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Ya-Ka-Ama, 3465 Steve Olson Lane., Forestville
Join us for a day of community land stewardship on the traditional homelands of the Southern Pomo! In collaboration with our neighbors at Ya-Ka-Ama our efforts will support improved access to culturally valuable resources.
Advance registration: https://landpaths.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events
In support of Ya-Ka-Ama and their 55th anniversary celebration, we will be focused on these tasks:
Gathering dried Manzanita branches into bundles.
Loading Manzanita branches into truck beds.
Light forestry tasks like limbing trees and putting the woody debris into piles. We'll provide the hand tools.
This is a family friendly stewardship day and there will be tasks for people of all ages!
Please arrive on time at 9am. You can leave as early as you need to.
You will additional important information upon registration. Please check your inbox for a confirmation email from LandPaths. Be sure to check your spam folder as they sometimes end up in there!
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LumaFest
Saturday, October 24, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
SRJC Petaluma Campus. 680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Petaluma
LumaFest is SRJC's Educational Open House and el Dia de los Mu***os celebration, bringing together education, culture, and community in a vibrant, family-friendly festival.
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Rally for Palestine
Saturday, October 24, 2:00 to 3:30 pm (every Saturday)
Helen Putnam Plaza, Downtown Petaluma
End the genocide. Stop the ethnic cleansing, Act for justice. Connect with others.
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Sunday, October 25
The Third Harmony Film Screening & Dialogue - A Force for Truth and Love
Sunday, October 25, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Zoom - register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Bxifv--lTL2uyjRfT2hh9Q #/registration
What does it mean not only to resist injustice, but to build something more whole in its place? And where does nonviolence fit—not just as a strategy, but as a guiding force?
Join us for a screening of The Third Harmony, followed by a facilitated dialogue exploring what comes next.
The film invites us into a powerful rethinking of human nature and the role nonviolence has played—and can continue to play—in shaping our shared future. From there, we’ll take time together to reflect on the moment we’re in.
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Tuesday, October 27
No ICE! No Cooperation!
Tuesday, October 27, 4:00 pm
Santa Rosa City Hall, City Council Chambers, 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa
Tell the City Council that we need stronger protections for immigrant families.
We need a statement of non-cooperation with ICE ad federal immigration enforcement.
We need training for City employees.
We need guidelines for City employees if ICE comes to their workplace.
We need signage to explain City policy to the public.
We need contractor compliance and standards of non-cooperation.
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Thursday, October 29
POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS
Life & Death: A Love Story - Funny How Life Changes When Death Comes Knocking
Thursday, October 29, 7:00 pm
Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol
A play for mature audiences written by Sherry Glaser and performed by Sherry Glaser and Danny Kitchen with music composed by Lawrence Nass. For those of you who loved, "Oh, Goddess!" you won't want to miss this.
Early bird tickets - $25 with limited premium seating at seb.org
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Wednesday, November 11
Petaluma Armistice Day Parade with Veterans For Peace
Wednesday, November 11, Line up at 12:30 to step off at 1:00 pm
Space assignment will come later - along 4th St. between Walnut and Wickersham Parks
Most people call it Veterans Day, but Veterans For Peace calls it by its original name - Armistice Day - because its original intention was to end wars. We say it's time to end war as a "solution" and the crowd loves it. You don't need to be a veteran to join us!
Sunday, November 15
Fiesta del Barrio Celebration & Fundraiser
Sunday, November 15, 3:00 to 6:00 pm
The Birdhouse, 1319 Central Ave., Santa Rosa
Celebrate local Worker Power on the frontlines. Join us as we celebrate the leadership and strength of indigenous migrant land workers building a more sustainable economy and climate resilient future for our communities to thrive.
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Saturday, November 22
Right to a Roof! Tenant Power Teach-in
Saturday, November 22, 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Arlene Francis Center, 99 - 6th St., Santa Rosa
Strategy - Workshops - Food - Music - Solidarity
Organized by the Sonoma County Tenants Union
Call to register - 707-360-7392
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