A sumptuous treasure is tucked around the corner on your way to Bel Marin Keys. John and Jill's Cheesecakes at 4 Commercial Blvd. offers no less than 40 varieties of cheesecakes in eight sizes. Open to the public weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., this sister and brother business/baking team offers "seconds" at incredible discounts. You are invited to call ahead to see what they have available.

This tip comes from hostess with the mostess and long-time Novato resident Carolyn Mulford, who likes to buy the plain cheese cakes for dinner parties and do a little customizing — decorate with chocolate sauce, add fruit and whipped cream. For larger parties she buys two packages of bite-size cheese cakes in assorted flavors.

Yummm! Can anyone say "graduation party"?

S’Wonderful Concert & Picnic at Unity Church in Hamilton 

This Friday night is the opening performance of the Novato Music Association Chorus' Spring Concert called “S’Wonderful” at Unity in Marin. Friday is also a picnic night so doors open at 6:30 p.m. to accommodate folks bringing their own vittles and drinks before the show begins at 8 p.m. at the church in Hamilton. Tickets are $18 (adults); $15 (seniors) and $5 (under 12) but if you mention Patch when ordering your tickets either by phone or at the door, you’ll get $2 off Friday night only. Call 892-6553 to make your reservations or go to www.nmachorus.com for more information. Evening performances at 8 p.m. are April 8, 9, 15 and 16 with 3 p.m. matinees on April 10 and 17.

Pause for Menopause

Today, April 6, check out a free “Thriving in Menopause Event” from 1-5 p.m. at Pharmaca (7514 Redwood Blvd. next to Trader Joe’s). You'll learn a lot more about  hot flashes, sleep and stress and managing hormone levels. Also free bHRT consultations and free chair massages and product samples available while supplies last. Make sure to ask for the $20 off coupon (good during the event only) if you’re interested in buying products.

Mixing Shopping and Art Show Together in San Rafael

Liquid Marin is a funky department store full of clothes, jewelry, house wares and surprises with a workshop area on the second floor where crafting, yoga, lectures and other things take place. It’s down the road in San Rafael, but this week there are two special events that might make it worth the trip.  Thursday from 10 a.m. -8 p.m. is the once-a-month Designer Vault where a new designer collection is launched and Friday from 5-8 p.m. is the Second Friday Art Walk where local artists of all ages get a chance to showcase their work.

Free Lecture on Detox and Weight Loss at Rolling Hills Club

A free lecture is happening on Tuesday, April 12th at 5:30 p.m. at Rolling Hills Club by Dr. Paul Podwojski from the LaVita Wellness Center in Novato. He will lecture on "Whole Body Detox & Weight Loss.” Event is free, but please register by calling 897-2185.