The Week in Windsor: Nov. 4-10

The Windsor Library is hosting events for book lovers of all ages.On Tuesday, Nov. 6, bring children for the Read to a Dog program from 3-4 p.m. Visit seven times and receive a free book.On Wednesday, Nov. 7, parents and babies can enjoy Babytime at 10:30 am. Babies up to 2 can experience songs, rhymes, finger plays and books with their parents or caregivers. Children 2-5 can attend Preschool Storytime at 11:30 a.m., and second through fifth graders can come to the After-School Book Club at 4 p.m. to read “Love That Dog” and “Hate That Cat” by Sharon Creech. Space is limited, so sign up at the library’s Reference Desk,  at 9291 Old Redwood Hwy.

Dance your way to better health with Diane Peterson’s DanceEX classes every Friday in November from 9-10 a.m. at the Windsor Dance Academy, 5455 Old Redwood Hwy. The class combines ballet, Tae Bo, country, cha cha and hula dancing in simple routines that include all the physical, mental and social benefits of exercise. The four-class series is $22, $32 for nonresidents. Register here or call 578-3217 for more information.

Sonoma County’s Leadership Institute hosts a Green Eggs and Ham Post-Election Analysis Wednesday, Nov. 7, for Sonoma County leaders to discuss the outcome of the election and what that means for the future of sustainable public policy. The breakfast is from 8:15 to 8:45, and the program runs from 9 a.m. until noon at the Santa Rosa Odd Fellows Hall, 545 Pacific Ave. Register before Nov. 8. The cost of the breakfast and event is $20. Contact Suzi O’Rear at suziorear@ecoleader.org or 578-9133 x1#.

Visit Old Downtown Windsor and the Windsor Art Gallery, 507 David Clayton Lane, for the Second Saturday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9. Other participating galleries include Side Street Gallery at 9086 Windsor Road and Phantom IV Gallery at 9077 Windsor Road. Email odtwbid@gmail.com for more information.

– Mallory Giunchigliani