Cotatitarod 2018 is a wrap

It rained, it hailed, it got windy, and the race was run. On a chilly day in downtown Cotati seven teams gathered to prepare for the second annual shopping cart race. We huddled onstage out of the rain as emcee Jeremy Sharp read an article about the Iditarod in Alaska. We talked about the dog sled …

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Sculpture Jam October 7 and 8

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, there’s a free event in Sebastopol when members of the public can help make public sculpture. It’s called Sculpture Jam. The two large sculptures under construction are of a female robot with wind-driven moving gears inside her, and a large whale tail. Attendees can …

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Cotatitarod 2017 Wrap Up

We really had a great day. Five teams ran. We collected entry fees of around 400 pounds of food for the Redwood Empire Food Bank. And a great time was had by all. Everyone keeps asking why I’m not working for the revolution. What am I doing to be a part of the resistance? This. …

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Cotatitarod Wants You!

Would you like to participate in the upcoming event? There is a spot for you! A few options for crews you can join: Bike Marshal – kind of like a Ranger Racer Check In – greet the teams as they arrive Food Weigh In – take donations from the racers Leave No Trace – give …

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Ice Skating Tonight

Hello North Bay Burners! When you get to the ice rink just check in at the window as North Bay Burners and you will get the $5 group discount rate for entry including skate rental. They are also giving us coupons good for a cookie or hot chocolate at the Warm Puppy cafe. I’ll have …

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Schwag Make and Take

We are having a Craft Party to make stuff to give away at the Burn. Bring beads to make necklaces, fabric to make clothes, or junk art bits to upcycle and we will make all the things. Schwag Make and Take Saturday July 23 2pm – 6pm at Frog Song 8290 Old Redwood Highway Cotati …

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Argy Bargy Napa

And we are wrapping up our regional summer tour in Napa County for Porchfest! Come check out the bands and meet some fellow Napa Burners. Bring a bike, we will ride around and see what we can see. See you there! Argy Bargy Napa County meet and greet noon-6pm Sunday, July 31st Napa Porchfest 2016 …

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Ignite a n00b

Bring your playa virgins to our annual newbie orientation event this Thursday out in Sebastopol. We are meeting up at Funk & Flash to enculturate, elucidate, and generally shake some dust on our new Burners before they head out to Black Rock City. Come help us give them what for, or get some for what, …

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