Upcoming Events

• The Grange Hall will be closed all day for maintenance work

• When: 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Pacific time)

• When: 5:15 – 7:30 PM (Pacific time)
• What it is: Come meet the candidates running for seats on the Gold Ridge Fire Protection District Board of Directors, the board that will decide how the newly available Measure H funds get allocated in our expanded Gold Ridge fire prevention district. Four seats are up for election, and seven candidates have confirmed attendance.
• Good to know: Be there and let your voice and ideas be heard

• When: 5:30 – 8:00 PM (Pacific time), Tataki demo from 6:30 – 6:45 PM
• Bring: A dish to share and your own arts & crafts project
• What it is: An evening potluck and craft night celebrating the arrival of fall, with a live Tataki demo from Lauren McSweeny in the middle of the evening
• Good to know: All proceeds from donations go toward supporting the Grange rebuild

• 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Yoga 101: Traditional yoga taught with an emphasis on alignment, balance, and a deeper understanding of the intention of the asana (pose). Good for a seasoned practitioner looking to refine each pose, as well as a curious beginner — no previous experience necessary
• 12:30 – 1:30 PM — Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention: Based on Sun-style tai chi, modified to make it accessible for all. Drop-in format, though each week builds on the previous week's lesson. Can be done standing, sitting, or a combination — suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. No previous experience necessary

Questions? Contact Vicki at vickiegemini57@gmail.com

• When: Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day (Pacific time)
• What it is: A drive-thru pie sale right at the Grange — pull up, grab your pie, and go. A fundraiser to support Hessel Grange.

• When: 5:30 – 7:00 PM (Pacific time)
• What it is: Runoff candidates Sylvia Lemus and Joanna Paun have both confirmed attendance at this community forum, moderated to inform District 2 voters and take audience questions.
• Good to know: Don't miss this one to see the Hessel Grange in action

• When: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Pacific time)
• What it is: Explore how to support your body through the season with simple, nourishing herbs and foods. We'll talk about common Autumnal herbs and foods, the body systems and organs connected with Autumn, and easy ways to incorporate seasonal support into daily life.
• You'll leave with: A handful of practical recipes — plus a live demo of one or two so you can see how simple and approachable they really are
• Good to know: Perfect for anyone curious about seasonal eating and herbal support. Class limited to 20 participants
• About the host: Brittnie is an Herbal Practitioner, Holistic Chef, and Educator based in East Santa Rosa, CA. Her offerings include Botanical Foods & Elixirs for your pantry and retail spaces, private workshops, as well as Private Chef/Catering throughout Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties. Explore her work at sisterharvest.com/about

✉️ To register, email thehesselgrange@gmail.com

• When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Pacific time) — placeholder, time to be confirmed
• What it is: A flower arranging workshop showing you how to create the perfect holiday centerpiece for your table. This is a fundraising event for the new Grange Hall.
• You'll leave with: Your own beautiful arrangement made with fresh, local flowers in a reusable vase, plus a tip sheet on how to recreate your own designs for the upcoming holidays
• Good to know: This is a fundraiser for the Hessel Grange Hall. Class limited to 20 participants. Cost includes tabletop vase and all flowers: $50 for members, $65 for non-members

• When: 5:30 – 7:30 PM (Pacific time)

• When: 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Pacific time)

• When: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Pacific time)
• What it is: A hands-on workshop in bundle dyeing and Tataki (hapa-zome) techniques, using natural materials to create one-of-a-kind textile pieces with Lauren McSweeny of Bohemian Roots

• When: 3:30 – 7:30 PM (Pacific time)

• When: 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Pacific time)

• When: 3:30 – 7:30 PM (Pacific time)

• When: 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Pacific time)