Organizations Serving the Occidental Area

REDWOOD ARTS COUNCIL           
The Redwood Arts Council was founded in 1980 by a group of music lovers whose goal was to bring quality entertainment to the Occidental area. The Redwood Arts Council books concerts that rival the quality of chamber music performances in large metropolitan areas. During the past twenty-six years the Council has presented over 250 performances in its chamber music series. For more information: www.redwoodarts.org

OCCIDENTAL YMCA EXTENSION
The Occidental YMCA Extension is part of the Sonoma County Family YMCA and it focuses on providing services for Occidental and surrounding communities. The Extension offers many youth programs, art and exercise classes and Open Gym nights. For more information and a schedule of activities call 874-2242 or go to: www.scfymca.org/aboutextension.php. Email: occidental_ymca@yahoo.com.

HARMONY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Harmony School District consists of Harmony Elementary School and Salmon Creek Middle School, grades 5-8. The District is known for its emphasis on the individual child, the environmental sciences, the arts, technology, and a warm and supportive atmosphere for all. An exceptionally flexible home study program accommodates the needs of many families who seek alternatives to classroom based instruction. For more information call 707-874-1205 or go to: www.harmony.k12.ca.us.

OCCIDENTAL AREA HEALTH CENTER
The Occidental Area Health Center, 3802 Main Street, is a licensed community health center associated with West County Health Centers, Inc. The center offers comprehensive outpatient medical services. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-8:00pm; Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturdays, 9:00am-12:00pm. Call 874-2444 or go to: www.wchealth.org.

OCCIDENTAL COMMUNITY CHOIR
The Occidental Community Choir was founded in 1978 by residents of the Occidental area. They compose and perform their own music which they describe as ranging from “fugues and folk to madrigals and classical, from reverent to irreverent and everything in-between”. Each year, they usually put on two concerts, one in the winter and one in the spring. For more information and a schedule of performances contact: www.occidentalchoir.org.

OCCIDENTAL ARTS AND ECOLOGY CENTER
The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center is a nonprofit organizing and educational center and organic farm. The OAEC describes its programs as combining “research, demonstration, education, and organizing to develop collaborative, community-based strategies for positive social change and effective environmental stewardship”. The Center sponsors classes, performances and plant sales which are of interest to the local community. The Center is located at 15290 Coleman Valley Road. For more information go to: www.oaec.org.

OCCIDENTAL LIBRARY STATION
The Occidental Library Station is a branch of the Sonoma County Library. In addition to the small collection maintained in Occidental, any books in the Sonoma County Library’s collection can be ordered and picked up at the Occidental branch. Books borrowed from any other branch may be returned here. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 1:00-6:00pm. The Library is located at 73 Main St. Call 874-3080 or go to: www.sonomalibrary.org.