9/17 - Panel Discussion on "Improving & Expanding Your Shop" chaired by Jay Perrine

10/15 - Hand Planing Seminar with Neal White, Don Naples & Harold Patterson

11/19 - Annual Jigs & Fixtures and Box Contest

12/10 (2nd Thursday instead of 3rd Thursday) - Hors D'oeuvre/Dessert Potluck

8/14- 9/12 -- Artistry in Wood exhibition in Santa Rosa. Craftspeople intent to show by 7/17. Delivery of work by 8/17. www.sonomawoodworkers.com. Bill Taft 707-794-8025 wgtaft@aol.com

8/21-9/7 -- CA State Fair, Expo, Sacramento will have the usual. woodworking display.

Sat. 10/10 at 10:30 AM Tour California Urban Lumber 4901 Pacheco Blvd. Martinez. www.calurbanlumber.com The event is free, but let Per Madsen know you're coming. permads@comcast.net or 415-928-4509

10/31 & Sun 11/1 9 AM-4 PM. Hand Cut Dovetail class with John McCormick . At Woodcraft San Carlos. Tuition $100 + $10 Materials fee (if you are not a member +$15 Membership fee till 12/31). Contact: Per Madsen permads@comcast.net or 415-928-4509

11/13-15 -- The Woodworking Show in Sacramento. www.thewoodworkingshows.com

11/30 Deadline Wood Magazine On line photo contest for Best Furniture Piece, Best Shop Project, Best Outdoor Project. For details go to www.woodmagazine.com