Calendar

Thursday, September 5 

A drop-in watercolor class takes place from 10 a.m. to noon on the first Thursday of the month at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. Open to all levels. $20. 

Indivisible West Marin writes postcards to get out the vote every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Community Room of the West Marin Multi-Services Center (1 Sixth Street), in Point Reyes Station. For information, email [email protected].

A food bank opens at 11 a.m. for elders and at 11:45 a.m. for all others at the Bolinas Community Center. A drive-through food pantry is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays at the San Geronimo Commons, and the Tomales food pantry is open from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the town hall. 

A free, very gentle yoga class takes place from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursdays at the Dance Palace Community Center. Pre-registration required by contacting Noele at (415) 723.9691 or [email protected]. 

A new session in herbal crafting for kids starts today from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. and continues for six weeks at the Dance Palace Community Center, in Point Reyes Station. $120, with scholarships available. Led by Jessie Stoner and Laughty Nixdorf. For information and registration, visit www.dancepalace.org or call (415) 663.1075.

A new session of the Point Reyes Children’s Choir for youth in grades one through five starts today from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. and continues on Thursdays at the Dance Palace Community Center, in Point Reyes Station. $60. Scholarships available, but registration is required. For information and to sign up, visit www.dancepalace.org or call (415) 663.1075. This group, led by Sarah Cane, will perform on Nov. 2 for a Day of the Dead celebration.

Zumba with Gina Tanner and Chrissy Costello takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays at the Dance Palace. $12 drop-in fee.

Teja Gerken plays for a Thursday night jazz series from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Station House Café. No cover.

ESL tutoring for groups and individuals takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays at the Point Reyes Library. 

Friday, September 6 

A senior stroll around the San Geronimo Commons takes place from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Fridays. Meet in front of the gym. Then, a tea and cookies get-together for seniors starts at 11 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month, followed by games, music and socializing from noon to 2:30 p.m., at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. For information, email Nicole at [email protected].

A coffee klatch takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays at the Stinson Beach Library. 

A weekend workshop in Korean natural farming, JADAM farming and other regenerative agriculture methods takes place from today through Sunday, in Bolinas. Call Norman at (360) 395.5128 or email [email protected] for information and registration.

A volunteer day at SPAWN’s native plant nursery takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays at Turtle Island Restoration Network headquarters (9255 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.). RSVP requested to Audrey at [email protected].  

“Salon,” an art exhibit by Connie Kirk and James Marc, opens today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bolinas Gallery and shows Fridays through Sundays until Oct. 6.  

A First Friday Art Walk takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at many locations throughout Point Reyes Station, produced by Gallery Route One. For details of locations and special events, including The Box Show and painting exhibits by Thomas Wood, Mimi Robinson and Laura Riley, go to www.ffartwalk.com. A final art walk of the season will take place in October. 

Werkstatt, a new shop featuring Bay Area artists at the former Point Reyes Jeweler, celebrates a grand opening from 5 to 7 p.m. 

An opening reception for Laura Riley’s “Baja Collection” takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dance Palace lobby gallery. The exhibit shows through Sept. 30. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Jerry Hannan plays an outdoor dinner show at 7 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. No cover. Reservations at www.ranchonicasio.com.  

Solidarity Records presents Fully Baked 3 with Sutro performing hip-hop, rap and R&B at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. $10 tickets at www.smileyssaloon.com.

Birds of Paradise plays country, indie and rock n’ roll at 9 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon, in Point Reyes Station. $5. 

Saturday, September 7 

The Point Reyes National Seashore’s 42nd Sand Sculpture Contest takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Drakes Beach. Participants may register at the Kenneth T. Patrick Visitor Center at 9 a.m. Judging begins at noon, with prizes awarded at 3 p.m. Open to all ages, with prizes awarded in various categories. Information at www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/events_sandsculpturecontest.htm.

The Point Reyes Farmers Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. outdoors at Toby’s Feed Barn. Featuring organic regional produce, meats, artisan foods and crafts, and music on the stage. 

The Stinson Beach Village Association meets at 10 a.m. in the chapel on the first Saturday of the month. Email Leslie at [email protected] for information. 

“Accessible Trees of Bear Valley,” a wheelchair-accessible hike sponsored by the Point Reyes National Seashore Association, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., meeting at the Bear Valley Trailhead. Led by Naomi Sorbet. $50 for members, or $60 for others. Register at www.ptreyes.org/programs-events/.

A youth poetry workshop takes place from 11 a.m. to noon at the Point Reyes Library, taught by the Marin Youth Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate Ambassadors. Pre-registration required by calling the library at (415) 663.8375. 

El Festival de Artes Latinas, a Latino arts festival, takes place from noon to 4 p.m. at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. Produced by the West Marin Promotores and featuring music, dance, art, crafts and food. Highlights include Danza Azteca Mixcoatl, Grupo Cadencia, a special art exhibit by Ernesto Sanchez and more. 

Donovan Patrick Walsh plays Americana from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon, in Point Reyes Station. By donation. Then, El Radio Fantastique plays at 9 p.m. $10. 

A final auction closing event for The Box Show takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. at Gallery Route One, in Point Reyes Station. Information at www.galleryrouteone.org. 

“Embodied Devotion: An Aerial Arts Performance and Talk with Don Smith and Shannon Gray Collier” starts at 3 p.m. in the Commonweal Gallery, in Bolinas. Free. Reserve a space at www.commonweal.org/events.

An opening reception for “Tabletop: Lucy Stark & Fabien Cappello” takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. at Blunk Space, in Point Reyes Station. Featuring painting and design objects by Oakland artist Lucy Stark and tin objects by Guadalajara-based designer Fabien Cappello. The exhibition shows through Oct. 19. 

The Bolinas Museum’s 32nd Annual Benefit Art Auction Last Call Cocktail Party takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. at a private location in Bolinas. $175 tickets available at www.bolinasmuseum.org. 

The Loralee Christensen Combo plays at 6:30 p.m. at Giaco’s Valley Roadhouse, in San Geronimo. 

Johnny & June Forever play for a dinner show at 7:30 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $20. Reservations at www.ranchonicasio.com.  

For Your Pleasure plays grungy pop-rock at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. $10 tickets at www.smileyssaloon.com.

Sunday, September 8 

Chileno Valley Ranch offers U-pick apples by reservation starting at 9 a.m. and continuing with hourly slots through 1 p.m. Tours and ranch products available. For reservations, visit www.chilenovalley.com. 

 “A Look into the Lens” invites you into the Point Reyes Lighthouse to discover its history and function with a park ranger from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on weekends and Mondays through September.

A workshop in making kraut, kimchi, pickles and more takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the West Marin Culture Shop, in Point Reyes Station. Led by Maggie Levinger of Wild West Ferments. $115. Register at www.wildwestferments.com/workshops.

Guitarist Diogo Sabre and trumpeter Leandro Joaquim play Brazilian music from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon, in Point Reyes Station. By donation. 

Petty Theft plays for a Barbecue on the Lawn at 4 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $30 tickets at www.ranchonicasio.com. 

R. Moon E plays rock, pop, country and the blues at 5 p.m. outdoors at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. Free tickets available for reservation at www.smileyssaloon.com.

New Skye plays an eclectic blend of country, Americana, jazz and blues with sweet harmony from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tony’s Seafood, in Marshall. No cover.

Jeremy D’Antonio and Darren Nelson play at 5:30 p.m. on the patio at Giaco’s Valley Roadhouse, in San Geronimo. 

The Lagunitas Open Gym features ping-pong from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sundays. $5 to $10 donations.

Monday, September 9 

Indivisible West Marin writes postcards to get out the vote every Monday from noon to 2 p.m. at Bear Valley Visitor Center Picnic Area. All materials provided; just bring stamps. For information, email [email protected]

The Rollin’ Root produce truck sells farmers’ market produce on Mondays at the following locations in West Marin: Main Street and Dillon Beach Road in Tomales from 9 to 10 a.m., the Hog Island Oyster Farm from 11 a.m. to noon and Walnut Place in Point Reyes Station from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.

The West Marin Community Services food pantry is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m.  

The Point Reyes Library presents songs, games and stories for preschoolers in Spanish and English from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

“A Look into the Lens” invites you into the Point Reyes Lighthouse to discover its history and function with a park ranger from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.

The Mainstreet Moms meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Bear Valley Visitor Center’s picnic area.

Makers Monday takes place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Point Reyes Library. Tools and materials provided in many mediums, including collage, felting, jewelry making, 3D printing and more.

A mending circle meets from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Monday in the Jack Mason Museum room of the Inverness Library. Bring your project and any bobbles and notions to share. 

Dinner and Movie Mondays feature a free movie screening at 7 p.m. each week except the first Monday of the month at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. 

Tuesday, September 10 

Yoga with Kelly takes place from 9 to 10:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Stinson Beach Community Center. $20 suggested donation. Information at [email protected].

A three-session online book study group on “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer begins today from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and continues on Sept. 24 and Oct. 8. Presented by the Council for Ecological Stewardship at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Inverness and facilitated by Sylvia Timbers. $20 suggested donation. Register at www.stcolumbasinverness.org/braiding-sweetgrass-book-study.

The Bolinas-Stinson Union School District board meets at 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Bolinas School, with a Zoom option. The link can be found at www.bolinas-stinson.org.

The Stinson Beach Community Center board meets at 6 p.m. at the center. 

The San Geronimo Valley Open Gym is open for pickleball from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. $5 to $10 requested donation.

Wednesday, September 11 

Leslie Alden discusses Act Now, which works to phase out fossil fuels in the Bay Area, during the regular meeting of the West Marin Rotary Club at 8:30 a.m. in person in Toby’s Feed Barn Gallery and online. For a link, email [email protected].

A core and strengthening fitness class with Susan Chavez takes place from 8:45 to 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. $15 drop-in fee. For information, email [email protected]. 

A deep flow yoga class with Trishna Horvath takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Dance Palace Church Space. By donation. 

The Tomales Village Community Services District board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the Tomales Town Hall. The agenda is at www.tomalescsd.ca.gov.

The Lagunitas Open Gym features basketball for 18 and up from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. $5 to $10 donations. 

Thursday, September 12 

The West Marin Community Services food pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. in Point Reyes Station. 

Marcia Bjornerud and David George Haskell speak about “Turning to Stone: Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks” at 5 p.m. online. Presented by Point Reyes Books. Free. Register at www.ptreyesbooks.com. 

The Nicasio School board meets at 5 p.m. in the school library. 

The Snakebite Trio plays for a Thursday night jazz series from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Station House Café. No cover.

ESL tutoring for groups and individuals takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays at the Point Reyes Library. 

The Point Reyes Station Village Association meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month in the Dance Palace Church Space. The agenda is posted at www.pointreyesstation.org. 

The Lagunitas Community School board meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 14.  

“Who Owns the Night Sky,” an Iona lecture and conversation with astronomer Aparna Venkatesan, starts at 7 p.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, in Inverness. Free. Information at www.stcolumbasinverness.org.   

The Tomales Town Hall hosts an open mic at 7 p.m. every second Thursday of the month. Musicians, storytellers, poets and audience are welcome; sign up at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, September 13 

A volunteer day at SPAWN’s native plant nursery takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays at Turtle Island Restoration Network headquarters (9255 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.), in Olema. RSVP requested to Audrey at [email protected].  

The Gan HaLev Jewish Congregation presents a virtual Shabbat service at 7 p.m. Email [email protected] for information. 

Dirty Cello plays a high-energy and unique spin on blues, rock and Americana, led by crossover cellist Rebecca Roudman, at 7 p.m. outdoors at Rancho Nicasio. $25. Reservations at www.ranchonicasio.com.

Alligator plays bayou music at 8 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon, in Point Reyes Station. $5. 

Ian George and his band play indie folk at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. $10 tickets at www.smileyssaloon.com.

Saturday, September 14 

The Point Reyes Farmers Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. outdoors at Toby’s Feed Barn. Featuring organic regional produce, meats, artisan foods and crafts.

Michael Von der Porten of the Drake Navigator Guild presents a short history talk followed by a three-mile roundtrip hike at 10:30 a.m., meeting at the Kenneth T. Patrick Visitor Center at Drakes Beach. Come learn the latest research and see the site where Sir Francis Drake is believed to have landed. Wear layers, bring a chair and snack, and leave dogs at home. Free. Part of the Tomales Regional History Center’s lecture series.

Soup Saturday takes place from noon to 2 p.m. every second Saturday of the month at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, in Bolinas. Enjoy a bowl of soup or chili, conversation and sometimes music. Free. 

A volunteer stewardship workday at Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Martin Griffin Preserve takes place from 1 to 4 p.m., in Stinson Beach. Information and registration at www.egret.org.

Laura Marris discusses her debut essay collection, “The Age of Loneliness,” at 4 p.m. in the Dance Palace Church Space. Presented by Point Reyes Books. Free. 

Valley Visions Day on the Creek, a benefit for LEAP, takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. at Boylan’s Barn in Lagunitas. Featuring live music by Kelly Peterson, Virgil Shaw and The Killer Views, and Stymie and the PJLO; three food trucks and a complimentary beverage cup. $100 tickets include dinner and round-trip transportation. No private vehicles allowed. For ages 21 and up. Tickets at https://shop.leap4education.org.

A sea chantey sing-along takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. either indoors or outdoors at the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Bring a chair, warm layers and chanteys to share. Meet inside the center. 

The Wendy Fitz Trio plays at 6:30 p.m. at Giaco’s Valley Roadhouse, in San Geronimo. 

A dance party with Maria Muldaur and her Bluesiana Band starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Dance Palace Community Center. $30. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com. 

Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums with Carmen Getit plays for a dinner show at 7:30 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $20 tickets at www.ranchonicasio.com. 

The Eric Long Band plays Americana and roots with a honky-tonk flare at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. $10 tickets at www.smileyssaloon.com.

Pianist Aaron Hammerman plays barrelhouse, blues and roots at 9 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon, in Point Reyes Station. $5. 

Sunday, September 15 

Chileno Valley Ranch offers U-pick apples by reservation starting at 9 a.m. and continuing with hourly slots through 1 p.m. Tours and ranch products available. For reservations, visit www.chilenovalley.com. 

A Harvest Hoedown takes place from 1 to 5 p.m., with a V.I.P. reception at noon, at Rancho Compasion, in Nicasio. Featuring square dancing with The Baybillies and caller Evie Ladin, a vegan barbecue feast and stand-up comic Jennie McNulty. $125, or $50 for kids, with proceeds benefitting the Animals & Compassionate Education Programs at the ranch. Tickets at https://givebutter.com/26cvLg.

BoHoss Boogie Boys play Americana and gypsy guitar from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon, in Point Reyes Station. $5. 

Archer Monk plays original folkadelic-Americana-psychedelic-tumbleweed-folk-pop at 3 p.m. outdoors at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, in Bolinas. $10 tickets at www.smileyssaloon.com.

Elvin Bishop & His Big Fun Trio play for a Barbecue on the Lawn at 4 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $40. Reservations at www.ranchonicasio.com. 

The Donna Spitzer Duo plays the blues, swing and classic rock from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tony’s Seafood, in Marshall. No cover.

The annual Piper on the Ridge takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the Inverness Ridge. Hosted by the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin. $15 suggested donation. RSVP for event details at www.eacmarin.org.