Help Your Baby Express Feelings with Sign Language

— Baby Sign Language is based on the American Sign Language and helps babies communicate nonverbally to their parents. This 10:30 a.m. class is free but a donation of $1 is requested to cover the cost of the venue, Lanham Village Community Center, 4 Martin Drive in Hamilton. For details, contact Melissa Ayotte 721-1929 or e-mail m1@musicwithmeklissa.com  

 —Four conservation groups will co-host a community forum on the Marin Energy Authority from 7-9 p.m. at the office. The forum will have a panel of experts discussing the joint powers authority that offers electric power from sustainable sources and is an alternative to PG&E. The Marin Conservation League, Sierra Club Marin Group, Sustainable Marin and Sustainable Novato are co-hosting the forum intended to encourage the Novato City Council to reconsider joining the MEA following a decision earlier this year to not give Novato residents the option. Novato Public Access Television is to  provide a live broadcast of this meeting if you are interested but can't make it.

— Register today for one of scheduled for Dec. 20-23 and Dec. 27-30. The cost is $55 daily or $180 for all four days. Children ages 4-14 are instructed according to age group and ability and are exposed to many different art mediums. Each day students will be allowed "free choice" to explore their artistic interests. Studio 4 Art is at 1133 Grant Ave.. For more information, call 596-5546 or e-mail studio4artmarin@gmail.com.

 — The Indian Valley Senior Golfing Group is looking for new members 55 or older to boost its roster for the coming year. This group is for players who like to have fun and enjoy friendly competition. For information, contact Don at 897-7871 or at 897-1118.

— Trek Winery was established in 2007 and has won numerous awards for its wide variety of wines made in Novato. If you are over 21, today would be a good day to order Trek wine for the holidays. Mention at the time of sale you would like the Novato Youth Football and Cheer teams to benefit from the purchase and Trek will donate $5 for every bottle sold. Click here to order or for details.