This week's events in Sonoma County

HEALDSBURG, MARCH 5

Japanese dolls: Learn about traditional Japanese “Girls’ Day” dolls from ?11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at The Taste of Tea, ?109 North St. 707-431-1995. thetasteoftea.com.

WINDSOR MARCH 5

Student play: Windsor High School’s Nueva School for Performing Arts presents “The Light in the Library,” a one-act play about fictional characters who come alive at night, 2 p.m. Sunday at Windsor High School Theater, 8695 Windsor Road. 707-837-7767.

MONTE RIO, MARCH 5, 10-11

Thriller play: Curtain Call Theater presents “Murder Mistaken” by Janet Green 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Curtain Call Theater, 20347 Highway 116. Admission is $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Make reservations at 707-524-8739.

WINDSOR, MARCH 6

TED Talks: Watch videos on eating to starve cancer, being wrong and the hidden power of smiling 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday at Windsor Senior Center, 9231 Foxwood Drive. Bring a brown bag lunch. ?707- 838-1250.

DUNCANS MILLS, MARCH 7

Live music: Local songwriter Michael Hantman performs 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Blue Heron Restaurant, 25300 Steelhead Blvd. Hantman provides his own flavor of smooth rock. Admission is free.

PETALUMA, MARCH 7

Live music: Spiritual singer Matisyahu performs his blend of rapping and reggae 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at McNear’s Mystic Theatre, 12 Petaluma Blvd. Admission is $32 or $52 for balcony seating. ?mystictheatre.com.

ROHNERT PARK, MARCH 7-18

Art exhibit: Sonoma County Library Art Exhibit 2017 features the works of 10 outstanding Sonoma County artists noon-?6 p.m. Tuesday at Rohnert Park-Cotati Library, ?6250 Lynne Conde Way. Free. Reception begins ?6 p.m. Wednesday. Exhibit runs through March 18. 707-584-9121.

CLOVERDALE, MARCH 8

Meditation: Join a meditation session “for everyone” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at Cloverdale Library, ?401 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Free; registration required at the library or at ?707-894-5271.

CLOVERDALE, MARCH 8

Gardening: Master Gardeners Susan Foley and Mimi Enright present “Native Plants for Sonoma County Gardens” ?10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday at Cloverdale Library, 401 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Free. 707-894-5271.

CLOVERDALE, MARCH 8

Live music: The Blues Session features an all-star lineup of local musicians 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at Cloverdale Arts Alliance, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Admission is $5. Doors open ?7 p.m. 707-894-4410.

HEALDSBURG, MARCH 8

Live music: Steven Taylor-Ramirez performs folk-rock, Latin and blues music 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Healdsburg Regional Library, 139 Piper St. Free. 707-433-3772.

SEBASTOPOL, MARCH 8

Live music: Phutureprimitive performs soulful and beat-heavy music with Nico Luminous and DJ Zach Darling 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave. Admission is $20. hopmonk.com/sebastopol.

WINDSOR, MARCH 8

Renovated playground: Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates the grand opening of the renovated playground 5 p.m.Wednesday on the Town Green, 701 McClelland Drive. ?707-838-5358.

GUERNEVILLE, MARCH 9

Live music: Jazz pianist Susan Sutton performs with her group, 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Main Street Station, 16280 Main St. ?707- 869-0501.

SONOMA, MARCH 9

“Emma”: Sonoma Arts Live stages pop musical “Emma” 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Sonoma Community Center, ?276 E. Napa St. Admission is $16-33. Show runs through March 19. sonomaartslive.org.

WINDSOR, MARCH 9

Mindful minis: Amy Connor and Jessica Webb teach kids how to increase awareness, self esteem, balance, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday at Windsor Regional Library, 9291 Old Redwood Highway #100. Free; limited space. Register at the library or at 707-838-1020. For ages 6-11. ebronzan@sonoma.library.ca.us.

HEALDSBURG, MARCH 11

Honey bees: Sonoma County Master Gardeners present “Honey Bees: Pollinators and Honey Makers” 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Healdsburg Regional Library, 139 Piper St. Free. 707-433-3772.

OCCIDENTAL, MARCH 11

Live music: Blues/rock/bluegrass band Dirty Cello performs 8 p.m. Saturday at Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court. Admission is $25 at the door or $20 at occidentalcenterforthearts.com.

PENNGROVE, MARCH 11

Fundraiser dinner: Penngrove Social Firemen presents its annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Feed 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Penngrove Community Clubhouse, 385 Woodward Ave. Admission is $15 or $7.50 for children under 12. Proceeds benefit the Community Clubhouse and Penngrove Park. Features a raffle for prizes, including a $200 Visa gift card.

PETALUMA, MARCH 11

Artists reception: Gallery One holds an artists’ reception for its Spring Invitational, showcasing Bay Area artists 5-7 p.m. Saturday at 209 Western Ave. galleryone.webdaki.com.

PETALUMA, MARCH 11

Party: Stony Point Whiskey Release Party provides food trucks and live music by Royal Jelly Jive noon-?7 p.m. Saturday at Griffo Distillery, 1320 Scott St. Suite A. griffodistillery.com.

RIO NIDO, MARCH 11

Dance: Court ’n Disaster performs music to dance to, 6 p.m. Saturday at Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon Two Road. Admission is $7. 707-869-0821

ROHNERT PARK, MARCH 11

Fundraiser: The 31st annual Sharing of the Green education fundraiser includes a silent auction, dinner, entertainment and dancing to the Hella Good Party Band 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Double Tree Hotel Ballroom, 1 Doubletree Drive. Admission is $85 at educationfoundationofcrp.org. Proceeds benefit the Education Foundation of Cotati and Rohnert Park. 707-795-3648.

SANTA ROSA, MARCH 11

Birding walk: See resident, migrant and overwintering birds of prey with Larry Broderick from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road. Admission is $30. ?lagunafoundation.org.

SONOMA, MARCH 11

History lecture: Iris Dunkle discusses the life of Charmian London, Jack London’s wife, at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sonoma ?Community Center, ?276 E. Napa St. Admission is $5. For more information, call 707-938-1762. depotparkmuseum.org.

WINDSOR, MARCH 11

Fundraiser dinner: Windsor Kiwanis Club’s annual corned beef and cabbage dinner honors its volunteers with Irish music and dancing 6 p.m. Saturday at Windsor Grange, ?9161 Starr Road. Admission is $20, $10 for ages 6-17 or free for kids under 5 at 707-620-0303 or at sarrubin@aol.com. Proceeds benefit Windsor High School and Windsor Oaks Academy students. Includes a no-host bar, wine raffle and 50/50 raffle.

WINDSOR, MARCH 11

Grand jury: Learn the ins and outs of serving on the Sonoma County Grand Jury from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday at Windsor Regional Library, 9291 Old Redwood Highway No. 100. 707-838-1020.

WINDSOR, MARCH 11

Body science: Learn about Ayurveda practice to treat symptoms of illness naturally 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Windsor Regional Library, 9291 Old Redwood Highway No. 100. Free; registration required. Part of the Healthy Living at Your Library series. ?707-838-1020.

GLEN ELLEN, MARCH 12

Nature walk: Park naturalist John Lynch leads the first Wildflower Walk of the season from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road. Admission is $15 and includes parking. The 5-mile walk is slow-paced. 707-938-5216. jacklondonpark.com.

SANTA ROSA, MARCH 12

Author talk: New York Times bestselling author Ellen Sussman presents “Fact to Fantasy: Using Autobiographical Material in Fiction” 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday at Flamingo Hotel, 2777 Fourth St. Admission is $10. redwoodwritersclub.com.