Community Corner

Friends of the Healdsburg Library are always seeking book donations for the three book sales they hold yearly. Books, videos, CDs can be left at the library.
Public School Success Team (PSST) is looking for tutors and volunteers. Please contact them at 707-473-0902 or email [email protected].
North County Hospice is holding a free 7-week grief support group at Cloverdale Senior Center. Call 431-1135 for more information. Group starts Sept. 27.
Ongoing through 2012 – Healdsburg Senior Writing Project, Senior Center, every Tuesday 10 a.m. to noon. Call 431-3324 to register.
Now through September 29 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts presents ‘All Things Orange.’ 30 Plaza St. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
Now through October 1 – ‘Naturally Fit’ Triathlon Training through Sonoma County Regional Parks, Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Register by phone 707-545-9622 x3138.
Now through November 8 – Healdsburg Museum presents “Ancestors of Mexico” exhibit, Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 221 Matheson St.
September 13 – Center Literary Café presents Morning-After Poetry Workshop with Lee Slonimsky, 10 a.m. – noon. $15 at Bean Affair Coffee Shop, 1270 Healdsburg Avenue. www.centerliterarycafe.wordpress.com.
September 14 – 16 – Raven Players present ‘Moon Over Buffalo.’ Performances at 8 p.m. except Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets available at the box office.
September 15, 22, 29 – Saturday Farmer’s Market, North and Vine Street, 9 a.m. to noon.
September 15 – Russian Riverkeeper’s Foss Creek Special Cleanup day sponsored by Teva and Waterkeeper Alliance. Please RSVP www.russianriverkeeper.org.
September 15 – California Coastal Clean Up Day, Doran Beach, Steelhead Beach, Sunset Beach, Larson and Maxwell Farms, 9 a.m. – noon. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and long sleeved shirt, bring sun screen and hat. To register or for directions call 565-3356 or [email protected].
September 15 – Master Gardener Library Workshop, “How to Select and Care for your Garden Tools” 10:30 a.m. at Healdsburg Library, 139 Piper St.
September 15 – Friends of the Healdsburg Library present author Arnold Kunst in “The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln.” 2 p.m. Free.
September 15 – Geyserville Fall Fiesta at Hoffman Picnic Grounds. Mexican dinner, drinks, silent auction. All proceeds benefit students at Geyserville Schools. $25/Adults, $15/Kids under 12. 5 – 9 p.m.
September 15 – Direction Five Health Second Annual Fundraiser Gala, Soda Rock Winery, 6 – 10 p.m. Food, wine, beer, silent and live auctions, dancing. Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/252898.
September 16 – Bird Rescue Center Visitor Day, 1 – 4 p.m. 3480 Chanate Road, Santa Rosa. www.birdrescuecenter.org.
September 16 – Healdsburg Museum “Ancestors of Mexico” Festival. Fun for the whole family. Healdsburg Plaza. 1 – 4 p.m. Contact Museum 431-3325 for more information.
September 16 – Third Sunday Salon presents author Dr. Richard Perce, 2 – 4 p.m. Bean Affair Coffee Shop, 1270 Healdsburg Avenue. Open to the public. www.HbgLitGuild.org.
September 16 – LandPaths presents Aquatic Insect Exploration, 4 – 5 p.m. in Santa Rosa near Olive Park. Easy walk and exploration. Ideal for children ages 3 – 10 with a parent. Come early for talk about local turtles. Must make reservation. 544-7284 or [email protected].
September 17, 24 – Healdsburg Rotary meeting, Tayman Park, 12 noon.
September 18, 25 – Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meeting, at Villa Annex, noon except 4th Tuesday (25th) when it is 7 p.m.
September 18 – Healdsburg Education Foundation meeting, High School Wendt Library, 5:30 p.m.
September 18 – Healdsburg Junior High Boosters meeting, 6 p.m. Library. All parents welcome.
September 19, 26 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise meeting, Healdsburg Senior Center, 7 a.m.
September 19, 26 – Wednesday Farmer’s Market, 4 p.m. on the downtown Plaza.
September 19, 26 – Healdsburg Boy Scouts meeting, 7 p.m. Clary Hall, 437 First St. www.troop21healdsburg.com.
September 20 – Active 20-30 Club of Healdsburg meeting. More information at [email protected].
September 21 – 23 – Healdsburg International Short Film Festival at Raven Film Center, 415 Center Street. Tickets at www.healdsburginternationalshortfilmfestival.com. More info at www.healdsburgfilmfest.org.
September 22 – Healdsburg Arts Festival, Healdsburg Plaza, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fine art and craft, live music, food and wine, children’s art zone.
September 24 – Senior Citizen’s Club Picnic Pot Luck, 12:30 p.m. Giorgi Park near back gate. Bring a dish to share for 5-8 people.
September 25 – Healdsburg Night Out with the Giants, 7:15 p.m. at AT&T Park. Half of $25 ticket price donated to Healdsburg High School Athletic Booster Club. Ticket deadline Sept. 21. Tickets available online at www.healdsburghighboosters.org or download order form. More information from Richard Bugarske 433-1771.
September 29 – Healdsburg Rotary Sunrise Flea Market, City Hall parking area on Grove Street. Spaces $25, are approximately 10’ x 20’, and available on “First come, First served” basis. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vendors can arrive at 6 a.m.
September 29 – Master Gardener Library Workshop “Fall Flora Creations on a Budget”. Healdsburg Library, 139 Piper St. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
October 1 – Healdsburg Greyhound Booster Club meeting, High School Room 41, 6:30 p.m.
October 5 – FIRST FRIDAY Salvation Army pickup in the three Senior Communities. 8 – 11 a.m. Please leave items by garage door or by the front door.
October 6 – 6th Annual Foss Creek Cleanup, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet behind Bear Republic Brewing Company.
Chris Love is a longtime Healdsburg resident who believes we all need to make a difference in our world. Your items for this column may be submitted by email at [email protected] or by calling 433-1178.