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F A L L 2 0 1 7 | NORTH BAY WOMAN 45 to holiday tunes plus they get to take home their cookies. Class prices vary. Ramekins Culinary School | 450 West Spain St. Sonoma | (707)933-0450 | ramekins.com Wreath making workshop Have fun making your own natural wreath from the experts at McEvoy Ranch at their Wreath Making Workshop on Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Using seasonal greenery from the ranch and tips from their garden team, you'll create a festive and fresh holiday wreath you will be proud to display. Also learn about ways to collect materials throughout the year for future wreath projects. After the workshop, stay and taste a flight of three McEvoy wines for $15. And if you have holiday shopping to do, stop by their retail shop to purchase their award-winning extra virgin olive oil and 80 Acres body care line. The workshop is $95 and includes materials. McEvoy Ranch | 5935 Red Hill Road Petaluma | 866-617-6779 toll-free mcevoyranch.com/wreath-making-workshop-2017 Gather a group of friends and family and have a holiday tree adventure in the Eldorado forest Your perfect holiday tree may be waiting for you in Eldorado National Forest. Gather a group of family or friends and make getting your tree an adventure this year! Head to the Eldorado National Forest area to purchase a low-cost Christmas tree per- mit at one of several forest offices, then start searching for your pine, fir or cedar holiday tree. Not only will you bring home a tree you found and cut your- self, but make lasting holiday memories too. You will also be doing your part to improve the health of the forest. Removing surplus smaller trees reduces dangerous fuel ladders, which results in a more robust forest for the future. Each person can purchase a permit for $10 per tree for up to four trees per permit. Only cash is accepted for this program. For more information on season dates and times call 530-622- 5061 after Nov. 1 or visit the Eldorado National Forest website for prime locations and tips: fs.usda.gov/Internet/ FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018757.pdf. n North Bay holiday festivities abound (counter clockwise from top left): Wreath making at McEvoy Ranch; visit with Santa at Garlock Tree Farm; holiday dinner favorites at Ramekins Culinary School; pick a tree within Eldorado National Forest. – Photos courtesy of Marin County Parks, Garlock Tree Farm and Ramekins Culinary School.

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