Community corner

Ongoing through February 17  – Healdsburg Center for the Arts Members Show 2014 – ‘Contrast’. 130 Plaza St. www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com.
January 25 – Healdsburg Library BookPALS – Read with Izzy! 10:15 in the Children’s Room.
January 25 – Healdsburg Library ‘Read to a Dog’ program. Children practice reading to specially trained dogs. 11 a.m. – 12 noon.
January 26 – Sonoma County Ag Preservation and Open Space District presents Fungi Fun for Kids! Fabulous study of mushrooms on the McCullough Ranch. Must make reservation at 524-9318. 1 – 4 p.m.
January 27 – Healdsburg Senior Citizens Club meeting and Potluck. 6 p.m. at Senior Center. Please bring a dish to share. All seniors welcome.
January 27 – Schulz Museum ‘Museum Mondays for Little Ones’. Stories, movement games, arts and crafts for children 1 – 5 with their caregivers. $5 per child, 10 a.m. – noon. Up to 2 adults per child free before 11 a.m.
January 27 – Healdsburg Rotary meetings, noon, Tayman Park Club House.
January 28 – Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meetings, noon at the Villa Annex, except 4th Tuesday (28th) at 7 p.m.
January 29 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise, 7 a.m. at Senior Center.
January 29 – Healdsburg Boy Scout meeting, 7 p.m. at Clary Hall, 437 First Street www.troop21healdsburg.com
January 29 – Healdsburg Library presents Author Robin Chapman and her recent book ‘California Apricots’. Free and open to all. 7 p.m.
January 29 – May 4 – Healdsburg Museum presents “Sonoma County and the Civil War”. 221 Matheson St. Open Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.healdsburgmuseum.org. Free admission.
February 1, 16 — Bird Rescue Center Visitor Days, 1 – 4 p.m. 3480 Chanate Rd., Santa Rosa 523-2473 www.birdrescuecenter.org
February 1 — Science Saturday at Environmental Discovery Center at Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa. Families invited, pay only for parking. Activities start on the hour at 1, 2, or 3 p.m.
February 1 – American Legion Annual Crab Feed at the Villa in Healdsburg, 4 – 7 p.m. $50 per person. For tickets call 431-2328.
February 3 – Healdsburg Greyhound Booster Club meeting, High School Room 41 at 6:30 p.m.
February 3, 10, 17, 24 – Healdsburg Rotary Club meetings, Noon at Tayman Park Clubhouse.
February 4, 11, 18, 25 – Preschool Storytime at Healdsburg Library, ages 2 – 5. 10:30 a.m.
February 4, 11, 18, 25 – Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meetings, noon at the Villa Annex, except 4th Tuesday (25th) at 7 p.m.
February 4 – Chinese New Year Celebration at the Healdsburg Library for teens grades 7 and up. Create fortune cookies, explore Chinese horoscopes and Chinese Cuisine. 4 p.m.
February 4 – Graduation Celebration meeting, 7 p.m. at the High School. Freshman and Sophomore parents need to be at this meeting. Contact Susanne Esquival at su*********@co*****.net for questions.
February 5, 12, 19, 26 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise, Senior Center at 7 a.m.
February 5 – Walk and Roll to School Day for Healdsburg Public Schools. Watch for extra walkers, bikers and skaters.
February 5 – Healdsburg Museum Volunteer meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Museum, 221 Matheson Street.
February 5, 12, 19, 26 — Healdsburg Boy Scout meeting, 7 p.m. at Clary Hall, 437 First Street www.troop21healdsburg.com.
February 6 – Healdsburg Library presents James K – Music is Magic. 4 p.m. All ages.
February 6, 20 — Active 20-30 Club of Healdsburg #205 meeting. www.facebook.com/hbg2030.
February 7 – FIRST FRIDAY – Salvation Army automatic pickup in the 3 senior communities. Leave items by the garage door or the front door. Pickup between 8 – 11 a.m. Large items call 1-800-728-7825. Local questions 433-7574.
February 7, 14, 21, 28 – Wee Read Bilingue at the Healdsburg Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0 – 2. Bilingual baby and toddler time with stories, songs, flannel boards and playtime.
February 8 – Healdsburg Library hosts the Lego Club for ages 5 and up, 2 p.m. Parents encouraged to come help.
February 8 – Free Garden Workshop at the Healdsburg Library, Carlyss Van Ness presents “Everything About Hydrangeas.” 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. Presented by Sonoma County Master Gardeners.
February 8 – CPR Class at Healdsburg Fire Department. Must pre-register by calling 431-3360. 9 a.m. – noon. $40 fee.
February 9 – Healdsburg Literary Guild presents Valentine Poetry Readings at the Third Sunday Salon, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Bean Affair, 1270 Healdsburg Avenue. Open to the public.
The Healdsburg Dog House, 212 Healdsburg Avenue, is showcasing cats available for adoption from the Sonoma County Humane Society. The Dog House is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come on down and find a new best friend to give a forever home to. If you are looking for a specific type of cat, call Natalee at 481-5653 and she will try to find just what you want.
Healdsburg Hospital Volunteers are looking for new members to be a part of their organization. Volunteers (men and women are welcome) are trained and always work with a partner. Check in at the gift shop and let them know you want to help.
Healdsburg Education Foundation is currently raising  funds for many programs for our public schools in Healdsburg. Checks can be mailed to Healdsburg Education Foundation, PO Box 1668, Healdsburg, California 95448. If you would like more information, call 707-433-1223 or email in**@he********.com.
Chris Love is a longtime Healdsburg resident who believes we all need to make a difference in our world. Items for this column may be submitted by email at communitycornerhbg@ sbcglobal.net or by calling 433-1178.