COLLEGE ADMISSION WORKSHOP Workshop for teens and parents on the admissions process, choosing the right college, techniques to increase chances of acceptance and more. Sponsored by the city of Petaluma. 10:30 a.m.-noon March 18. $35 per family. Petaluma Community Center, 325 N. McDowell Blvd. Registration and information: 778-4380.
“JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH” An original musical production of Roald Dahl’s contemporary fairy tale. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday. $8. Marin Center, Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. (415)499-6800.
AUTHOR APPEARANCE Author of the “Magic Tree House Research Guides,” Mary Pope Osborne and her husband, Will, who has collaborated on the guides, will present the newest book in the series: “Night of the New Magicians.” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, $10, or get a free ticket with purchase of the new book. Petaluma Veterans Memorial Hall, 1094 Petaluma B, South. 762-0563.
