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• DECEMBER •
Friday December 11, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm;
Saturday December 12, 11:00 am-6:00 pm;
Sunday December 13, 11:00 am-6:00 pm.
Winter Faire
Arts & Crafts hand-made by West Marin Artists – Jewelry, hand knit hats and scarves, local-wood chopping boards, spoons and spatulas, cards, paintings, oils, lotions, preserves, cakes & pies.
Delicious food by Marty Brendel
Saturday, Sunday, December 19, 20
World Fair, International Crafts Fair
No need to drive over the hill to buy gifts , Fabulous fare from
around the world, last minute gifts, sparkle and bling.
Tasty Mexican food by Mirta Guzman
Saturday December 19, 10:00 am – noon
Community Center Board Meeting in the Library
Friday, December 25
Christmas Day Meal
Doors open at 11:00 am, brunch at 11:30am
Thursday, December 31
New Year's Eve Celebration
7:00 pm – 1:00 am
Family frendly New Year's Celebration.
7:00 pm, recorded and youth music. 9:00 pm -11:00 pm, "West Marin Allstars," local musicans Funk it up for dancing. 11:00 pm -1:00 am "Bobo Tempo," new originals and old favorites - Dance in the New Year. Snacks and extended bar.
• NOVEMBER •
Sunday & Monday, November 1 & 2
Dia de Los Muertos
Saturday November 21, 10:00 am – noon
Community Center Board Meeting in the Library
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving Meal
• OCTOBER •
Saturday October 24, 10:00 am – noon
Community Center Board Meeting in the Library
Saturday October 31
Halloween Dance
Follow link for Local Halloween photos by Bill Quist
http://picasaweb.google.com/bobo.blogger/BillQuistHalloween09#5399297724092685618
• SEPTEMBER •
Monday, September 7, noon
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
BBQ, Silent Auction, Local Bands. Dub Squad, Mushrooms, Just Friends, BoBo Tempo, This Old Earthquake, The Original Neutrinos, and El Mariachi Loco. Dancing in the Street. Free shuttle and parking at Mesa Park. We welcome your auction items and support for the centers most important fundraiser. Call 868-2128 to contribute.
Saturday September 19th 9 PM
Vinyl and Monophonics
A benefit concert for Bolinas Stinson afterschool program.
$10 for 21 and under and $15 over 21.
Saturday September 26, 10:00 am – noon
Community Center Board Meeting in the Library
• AUGUST •
Sunday August 2, 1 pm at Mesa Park
To Big to Fail - Political Satire in a musical comedy format
BCC Hosts San Francisco Mime Troupe in their 50th year
$20 suggested donation, all admission goes to benefit the Mime Troupe. Picnic lunch and beverages available.
Monday August 3, 6:00 am through Sunday August 16, 3:00 pm
Hall closed for floor care
Sunday August 16, 3:30-6:00pm
Bolinas Non-Profit/Village Meeting. Notes from June 29th meeting
Saturday August 29, 10:00 am – noon
Community Center Board Meeting in the Library
• JULY •
Friday, July 10th, 8 PM
Big Fat Budget Busting Comedy Tour 2009
Premier Political Comedian Will Durst, Johnny Steele, and Deb & Mike. $13 at the door, cash only. www.willdurst.com/
July 18th at 8 pm
FREE BOX FOLLIES
A benefit for the maintenance of the Bolinas Free Box. A fun benefit inviting community participation in the spirit of the two main Free Box tenants, "Expect A Miracle" and "This is a Social Experiment". Play space on Friday from 4-7 at the Free Box and show on Saturday in the Bolinas Community Center. $5 donation to the Free Box Fund. Call 868-8830 for info.
Great photos of the show at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bolinasfreebox/show/
Friday July 24th
Haile Conscious Productions presents Garnett & Comanche’s Earthday Bash and The Solar Installation Celebration! Of the Bolinas CommUnity Center
Featuring Prezident Brown with Andrew Diamond & The Solid Foundation Band. An intimate performance with Tuff Lion & Lady Passion. Hosted by Sista Irae Divine
Dinner ($10) cooked by SOL FOOD, Children’s show with Asheba ~ Magic Steve ~ Breakdancing and more… Doors open @ 6:00 Kids under 13 Free / Teens & Sens. $15 / the rest $18
Saturday July 25, 10:00 am – noon
Community Center Board Meeting in the Library
Sunday, July 26th, 7:30 PM.
Zounds! (What Next?)
Claire Peaslee and Jennifer Wilsey performing theater and music (all kinds of percussion!) improvisation: complete spontaneity. Admission $8 to $18 sliding scale, at the door.
• JUNE •
Monday June 1, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
West Marin Stagecoach Service Community Meeting
Marin Transit is concluding a study on service improvements to the West Marin Stagecoach service. At this public meeting, Marin Transit will share findings from the study, including recommended service changes in the short-and long-term. You’re invited to attend and help prioritize service improvements on the Stage.
Friday June 5
Benefit for Freda
Featuring the music of Mark Wonder backed by Good Works, Sofi Rox, organic dinner. Doors open 6:30 pm, dinner $5/10 a plate admission $13 suggested donation, teens $10, kids free.
Saturday June 6, dinner 6:30, music 7pm
Dale Polissar Trio, Jazz Café
with master pianist Si Perkoff. Also joined by jazz duo Kit Walker and Piro Patton. Dinner by chef Marty Brendel.
Sunday June 7, 7-9 p.m.
First Sunday – Potluck, Poetry & Song.
Friday June 12
Free Love Circus!
Afternoon Workshop in Circus Arts.
Evening Performance.
Info. 707-845-5842. www.freelovecircus.com/
Saturday June 13, 3 pm
Memorial for Evan Gleason
868-0382 for more info
Saturday June 20
James Henry and friends are HANDS ON FIRE!
World Soul Music, AfroRhythms, Funky Reggae,
• Family Fun Hour 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Interactive Drumming, African Dance, Percussion.
All ages $5.00 per person at the door.
• $25.00 at the door, $15.00 in advance includes
5:00 - 7:30 PM Creole Jambalaya with mixed green salad, Creole cornbread, nonalcoholic beverage, dessert
7:30 - 8:30 PM Drum Circle - Drums and rhythm instruments available or bring your own.James Henry will lead us on a magical, musical journey of drumming and rhythm
8:30 - Midnight - Hands on Fire Band ~ Dance, Dance, Dance ~ feel the beat, move your feet, clap your hands!
Dance only: $20.00 at the door.
Contact: Anjelle 415-524-8193 • Dinner reservations appreciated
Visit James Henry at www.handsonfireband.com
Saturday June 27
D Major with the We A Dem Band
Reggae music, and Bo-Youth BBQ Benefit. The youth benefit is from 3-9 and the show continues after. Tickets are $10 for ladies and youth if purchased before 9 p.m. $15 general admission.
Call 415-686-0248 for more information.
• MAY •
Friday May 1 - Evening Performance.
7th and 8th grade Talent Show. Info. 868-9615
Saturday May 2
Dinner, Dancing & More
Haile Conscious Productions presents a night of Caribbean
Roots & Culture entertainment for the whole CommUnity.
For more info 868 -0525
Sunday May 3, 7-9 p.m.
First Sunday – Potluck and Poetry.
Sunday May 17, brunch
Where The Sidewalk Ends.
Benefit Brunch. By and for the Bolinas Children’s Center.
Info. 868-2550
Tuesday May 19
Vote! California Special Election.
Saturday, May 23, Evening Performance
Folk Rock Music.
‘Maybelle’ and ‘Paper Leaves’.
Info. 225-921-1339
Monday May 25, Noonish
Memorial Day
BCC benefit with barbecue & dancing with Bobo Tempo in the Plaza
10:00 am Saturday May 30
Bolinas Community Center Board Meeting In the Library
Saturday May 30
Hall rental
• APRIL •
Saturday April 4, 7:30
Fiesta de la Jill
Dramatic event in remembrance of Jill Whitcroft, first Development Director of the Bolinas Community Center
Sunday, April 5, 8-11 p.m.
Folk Rock Music ‘The Business Men’ and ‘Maybelle’. Info. 868-9673
Friday April 10, Dinner 5:30 Music around 8:00
Sage and other local musicians play a benefit show.
Proceeds go to help with our friend Gabe’s medical bills.
Info 868-1766
Saturday April 18, 10:00 am – noon
Community Center Board Meeting in the Library
Saturday April 18, Evening Performance
Youth Perform Aerial Arts. Students of Joanna Haigood.
Info. 868-8821 / zaccho.org
Friday April 24 at 6:00,
Saturday & Sunday April 25 & 26 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
10th Annual Art & Garden
The BCC's spring benefit event. This years theme is the “Edible Garden” The Center will be transformed into a garden, art will festoon the hall. Barbequed oysters, quiche and salad, wine, beer, desserts. Includes large Silent Auction with certificates for food, services, tickets and overnights. Local art with the theme of Edible Garden, plants, garden furniture, and more! Garden presentations on Saturday and Sunday. Live auction Sunday 4:30 pm. Free admission.
Friday night preview with snacks and no host bar. The speaker is our local Mickey Murch, talking about the Edible Garden. By donation.
• MARCH •
Saturday, March 21, 5:30 pm
BCC Annual Membership Dinner & Meeting
Delightful event with local cuisine, award ceremony and board elections, Sage and Just Friends will entertain us.
Saturday March 28, 10:00 am – noon
Community Center Board Meeting in the Library
Satuday March 28
Bone Appetit
Dinner and skeletal exhibition.
Benefit for school archeological trip to Utah.
• FEBRUARY •
Friday February 6th
Bike Powered Funk
benefit for a Community Garden.
With ' Shake Your Peace', 'Stitchcraft', and 'Sonya Cotton'.
Amplified with Bicycle Generated Power!
6 p.m. $15. suggested. info. 868-9673
Saturday February 14
Music Club
Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day combine combine for a sexy-romantic evening.
Friday February 27th
Bolinas-Stinson Students Sing out for the Bolinas Hearsay News!
Bolinas - Stinson Students will dance, sing, read poetry, and otherwise display their talents in enthusiastic support of the
Bolinas Hearsay News. Hearsays from the last thirty years will be on display with selected readings. Baked goods and refreshments will be available. Details, more info: 868-0144
Saturday Feb 28
An Evening of Traditional Nepalese Food and Dance.
Spiritual Mask Dancing and drumming. Nepalese and Bay Area presenters. Soul pleasing five course meal of traditional Nepalese Food. (Curry without Worry!) dinner 6 p.m. Performance 8 p.m.
Fundraiser for AMA Foundation, who provide a home and education to underprivileged children in Nepal. info. 418-4361
• JANUARY •
Saturday January 3
Capricorn Birthday Party (details soon)
January 9-10
Patchwork Project
Local songwriters perform with chorus in a recorded concert directed by Molly Maguire. Presented by Bolinas Bay Performing Arts and BCC
Saturday, January 17
Chautauqua
Presented by Sprout Seed Library
Saturday, January 31st
Greg Schindel
Music - Community Gathering