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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.
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 20 – Active 20-30 Club of Healdsburg meeting. More information at

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September 21 – 23 – Healdsburg International Short Film Festival at Raven Film Center, 415 Center St. Tickets at www.healdsburginternationalshortfilmfestival.com. More info at www.healdsburgfilmfest.org.
September 22, 29 – Saturday Farmer’s Market, North and Vine street, 9 a.m. to noon.
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 22 – Festival of the Autumn Moon, West Side School Annual Fundraiser. Trione Vineyard and Winery in Geyserville. 6 – 10:30 p.m. $50 per person. Tickets available at www.westsideusd.org. Includes gourmet treats, award-winning wines, silent and live auctions, live music.
September 24 – Healdsburg Rotary meeting, Tayman Park, 12 noon.
September 24 – Senior Citizen’s Club Picnic Potluck, 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 September 21. Tickets available online at www.healdsburghighboosters.org or download order form. More information from Richard Bugarske 433-1771.
September 25 – Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meeting, at Villa Annex, noon except 4th Tuesday (25th) when it is 7 p.m.
September 26 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise meeting, Healdsburg Senior Center, 7 a.m.
September 26 – Wednesday Farmer’s Market, 4 p.m. on the downtown Plaza.
September 26 – Healdsburg Boy Scouts meeting, 7 p.m. Clary Hall, 437 First St. www.troop21healdsburg.com.
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, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Healdsburg Rotary meeting, Tayman Park, 12 noon.
October 1 – Healdsburg Greyhound Booster Club meeting, High School Room 41, 6:30 p.m.
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meeting, at Villa Annex, noon except 4th Tuesday (25th) when it is 7 p.m.
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise meeting, Healdsburg Senior Center, 7 a.m.
October 3 – Healdsburg Museum Volunteer meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Museum, 221 Matheson St. www.healdsburgmuseum.org.
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Wednesday Farmers Market, 4 p.m. on the Plaza.
October 4 – November 11 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts ‘Red Dot 2012’ Invitational Art Show. 130 Plaza St., Open daily, 11 a.m. – 5 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, 13, 20, 27 –Saturday Farmers Market, 9 a.m. North and Vine streets.
October 6 – 6th Annual Foss Creek Cleanup, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet behind Bear Republic Brewing Company.
October 6 – LandPaths and City of Healdsburg Parks and Rec present Healdsburg Ridge Trail Watch Training, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Train to be a trail watch volunteer. No smoking, no dogs. Application available at training. Email

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October 6 – Healdsburg Education Foundation’s “Tower Thunder Benefit Concert” at the Ann Hamilton Tower on Oliver Ranch. Call HEF at 433-1223 for specific time and location to meet. Tickets at www.hefschools.com, www.brownpapertickets.com or call HEF. $100 per person.
October 8 – Linus Club meets at Purls of Joy Yarn Shop, 429 Healdsburg Ave. Knit and crochet blankets for Sonoma County children in need. Everyone welcome. Questions call 433-5697.
October 27 – Healdsburg Animal Shelter Benefit Howl-o-Ween Parade, 12 noon in Healdsburg Plaza. $10 per dog. Costume prizes, mobile adoptions, lots of fun.
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

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