OWNER JASON DIAVATIS WILL LEAD a blind wine tasting event at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Loft Wine Bar, 280 First St., during which people can compare at least seven different cabernet sauvignons from around the world, Loft manager Morgan Hill said.
Small food plates, by executive chef Nelson Afable, will be available to those attending.
“We have had similar events previously and will be hosting more tasting events — at least two — in January,” Hill said.
Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at The Loft or by calling 707-745-4200. The next tasting event is Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Grace Garden adds lunch buffet
Grace Garden, 718 First St., has added an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $8.75 for 10 different cooked items.
Double Rainbow has holiday treats
Double Rainbow Café, 560 First St., is selling snowman and Christmas tree cookies and gingerbread cookies for the holiday season.
Discover Yesterday liquidating inventory
Discover Yesterday, 364 First St., is liquidating inventory at reduced prices for the holidays. This includes antique furniture, Barbara Schrager said. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Raceway party entertains about 300 children
Sonoma Raceway gave its 10th annual Holidays Christmas Party on Saturday, to which about 300 children from Sonoma Valley attended, Jennifer Imbimbo, senior manager of media relations, said.
The children, from infants to 12 years, were registered for the event through several Sonoma Valley youth organizations, including the WillMar Center for Grief and Healing, Boys and Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley, La Luz and Stand By Me Mentoring.
They saw Santa Claus arrive by California Highway Patrol helicopter, and were entertained with balloon animals, a race car display, caroling and a lunch at the Raceway Cafe, Imbimbo said. Each child received a toy from Santa.
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