AAPIC community partner Appellations Cellars—one of the featured AAPI vintners participating in our upcoming Lanterns & Vines Night Market Gala—is hosting a special Appellations Cellars Wine Cruise through the legendary Bordeaux wine region of France in July 2027.

This immersive travel experience explores one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Guests will cruise through the Bordeaux area while enjoying curated tastings, vineyard visits, regional cuisine, and guided cultural excursions.

Experiences like this bring together wine lovers, cultural exploration, and meaningful connections with the people behind the wines.

Learn more about the trip here.

You can also meet Appellations Cellars at the AAPIC Lanterns & Vines Night Market Gala on May 16, 2026 in Santa Rosa, where AAPI vintners will be pouring wines from across Northern California.

Looking for ways to give back and build community? CVNL and Los Cien Sonoma County are hosting the Sonoma County Volunteer Fair, a celebration of service, connection, and collective hope in honor of César Chávez Day and National Volunteer Month. 

Community members can explore volunteer and board service opportunities, while nonprofits and public agencies can connect with engaged volunteers and share their mission.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
4:00 – 7:00 PM
The Backdrop, Santa Rosa
Free and open to the public

Whether you’re looking to serve, recruit, or lead — your presence matters. Learn more and register here.

Sonoma County students interested in public safety, emergency response, or medical careers are invited to apply for the Model Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Program, a week-long immersive experience exploring how communities respond to disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, and floods. 

Participants will gain behind-the-scenes insight into the Sonoma County Emergency Operations Center, including a disaster simulation exercise, preparedness training, and field visits to first responder locations. 

Program Details

June 15–19, 2026
Sonoma County Emergency Operations Center, Santa Rosa
‍ Open to Sonoma County students currently sophomores, juniors, or seniors (2025–26 school year)
Free to attend — lunch provided and transportation can be arranged if needed. 

Enrollment is limited, so students are encouraged to apply soon. Apply here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZjy7Ci4rq8zMMuhc2t4y7uKwXvYErlKkn6-v8MAm1n0iLIw/viewformscdem_flyer-85x11_2026-06-15_model-eoc.pdf

Holi celebration in Santa Rosa - a time to gather with friends and family for an afternoon of music, dance, games, and vibrant color. Wear white and get ready for a joyful, colorful adventure!

Fun and entertaining games for kids and adults hosted by the NBIAA Youth Committee. Food available for purchase. 

Learn more and tickets: www.northbayindia.org

Well-loved local AAPI chef Amanda Huang is offering a special Bakery Box this weekend in Sebastopol, featuring pastries inspired by her Taiwanese, Cantonese, and Vietnamese roots.

Each box includes:
• Pandan honeycomb cake (GF, DF)
• Meyer lemon osmanthus tea cake
• Jasmine tea “cupcake” (Chinese bakery style)
• Cocktail cardamom bun with coconut filling (best warmed briefly in the oven)
• Banana sesame cookie
• Hojicha sobacha cookie

Order ahead to reserve your box.

Pickup Details
Green Valley Farm + Mill Marketplace
13024 E Green Valley Road, Sebastopol
Saturday, March 7
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

A delicious way to celebrate the flavors and creativity of our local AAPI culinary community.

The FBI has issued a public warning about an evolving fraud scheme targeting Chinese-speaking individuals living in the United States.

In this scam, criminals impersonate U.S. health insurance providers and Chinese law enforcement to pressure victims into sending money.

Typically, victims receive a call (often from a spoofed phone number) claiming to be from a health insurance company about a large medical claim. The caller may show fraudulent invoices through video calls. If the recipient denies the claim, the call is transferred to someone posing as Chinese law enforcement who may threaten extradition or legal consequences and demand payment for “bail.”

In some cases, victims are pressured to download video communication software and remain connected for ongoing surveillance.

How to Protect Yourself
• Verify insurance claims directly through your insurance company’s official website or phone number.
• Never share personal information or login credentials with unsolicited callers.
• Do not wire money or send payments to unknown individuals.
• Do not allow strangers remote access to your computer or device.

If You Experience This Scam
Report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov and include any relevant phone numbers, emails, or details about the interaction.

Professor ChingLing Wo (Sonoma State University) will present a public talk exploring the history of Chinese laborers along the Petaluma River and their role in shaping the region’s economy and landscape.

 Saturday, February 21
 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Petaluma River Park, 159 H Street, Petaluma

Titled Living with the Creek: Finding Chinese Labor in Petaluma, the talk serves as an overview of the series Feet in the Mud: Chinese Lives at the Petaluma River, 1856–1910. The program draws from historical documents, newspapers, and maps to examine labor, race, and environmental history in Petaluma.

Seating is limited and advance registration required:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQIKAM31iPbIIHNm0ZrhKQgo8gzBMGpCwRZ1AyYlxtfiy0oQ/viewform

The series also includes three follow-up workshops on Mondays from 4:00–5:30 PM (April 13, 20, 27). Local teachers are especially encouraged to attend.

All are welcome. Please share widely.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a family-friendly festival in Healdsburg featuring performances, vendors, kids activities, and special cultural programming.

 Saturday, February 21, 2026
 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
6706 Hwy 128, Healdsburg

Festivities include a special visit from neighborhood horses, photos with the horses, local AAPIC vendor booths, arts and crafts for kids, and a 1:00 PM performance by Redwood Empire Chinese Association dancers, martial artists, and drummers.

Dim sum will be available (preorder online or purchase day-of), along with special wine offerings from local AAPIC winemaker Dot Wines. A costume contest and red envelope giveaway for the first 50 kids add to the celebration.

All are welcome — come dressed to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse.

For more information: 707-756-5022

The Petaluma Historic Chinatown Park Committee, in partnership with Sonoma Mountain Zen Center, invites the community to a Lunar New Year Incense Offering Ceremony honoring Petaluma’s early Chinese residents.

This free public ceremony will take place at Historic Chinatown Park and offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect, remember, and welcome the new year in a spirit of respect and cultural continuity.

Saturday, February 14, 2026
3:00 PM
Historic Chinatown Park 
7 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA

All are welcome to attend and participate in this moment of remembrance and community gathering.

The Redwood Empire Chinese Association invites the community to a free Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 5:30–8:00 PM at Finley Auditorium in Santa Rosa.

Enjoy an evening of cultural performances, dragon and lion dances, traditional instruments, martial arts, calligraphy, snacks, and family-friendly activities. Guests can take photos, experience traditional arts, and connect with friends old and new as we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse.

All are welcome — come celebrate culture, community, and the new year together.