HES/HCS/FMC Family reading and pizza night, April 18
Parents and their kids are invited to come enjoy pizza and books at the family reading and pizza night on Thursday, April 18 at 6 p.m. The event is free. Meet at the Fitch Mountain Campus Multipurpose Room.
Art with Jendala, April 19
Kids ages 7 to 12 are welcome to come by the Healdsburg Library on Friday, April 19 for an art session with Jendala from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The event is free and takes place at 139 Piper St.
Easter Egg Hunt, April 20
The Healdsburg Rotary Club Noon will host the Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m. All kids are welcome to come and search the H.E.S Fitch Mountain Campus for hundreds of colored eggs. There will also be special prizes — there are three bikes to give away — as well as an appearance by the Easter Bunny himself. The hunt takes place at the Fitch Mountain Campus at the corner of University and Monte Vista.
Four Elements Festival, April 20
The Healdsburg Center for the Arts and the city of Healdsburg present the Four Elements Festival, a free Earth Day themed street festival on Plaza Street between Center and East Streets in Downtown Healdsburg. The festival is on April 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Plaza Street.
Reflectivity: Artists on Climate Change, April 20 – June 2
The exhibit will feature work from artists that focus on reflecting upon climate change and the Earth. The exhibition opening reception takes place April 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Healdsburg Center for the Arts.
Fragrant roses to fill your senses, April 21
The Russian River Rose Company will host an open house and tour of the rose garden on Sunday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants will get to see and smell the diverse garden of over 650 varieties from around the world. Rose oil, water and their estate made perfume will also be available to purchase. There is a suggested donation of $2 for entry. The Russian River Rose Company is located at 1685 Magnolia Drive.
Recycle and compost: Doing it right, April 22
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce will host a recycling and composting class on Monday, April 22 from noon to 1 p.m. Emily Harris, a waste zero specialist for Recology Sonoma Marin will lead the class. The event will also cover how businesses and communities can work towards recycling more. Space is limited so register for the event here: https://cm.healdsburg.com/events/details/recycle-compost-doing-it-right-9158/. The chamber is located at 217 Healdsburg Ave.
The Human Element, April 22,
There will be a screening of the film, “The Human Element,” at 6 p,m. at the Raven Film Center. There will also be a panel discussion following led by Supervisor James Gore. For advance tickets visit: https://healdsburgcenterforthearts.org/the-human-element/.
Horticulture garden tour, April 23
The Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary in Freestone off of the Bohemian Highway will host an hour and a half tour of their horticulture meditation garden on Tuesday, April 23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Osmosis founder Michael Stusser and tree pruning expert Michael Alliger will provide an in-depth look at the underlying Zen themes built into the rock arrangements and pond layout, as well as information about the planting themes and plant materials. Cedar Enzyme Footbaths, tea and snacks will follow the tour. Tickets are $25. Space is limited to 14 guests so book in advance by visiting the link here: https://www.osmosis.com/event/horticultural-garden-tour-11/. The Osmosis Day Spa is located at 209 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone.
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meeting, April 24
The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will meet at 4 p.m. at city hall for their regular meeting. All are welcome to attend the regular meeting. City hall is located at 401 Grove St.
Blood drive, April 24
There will be a blood drive at the Healdsburg Fire Department on Wednesday, April 24 from 2 to 6 p.m. To make an appointment, visit bloodheroes.com and click donate. Use your unique sponsor code: HFD. The fire department is located at 601 Healdsburg Ave.
HYPE Networking mixer, April 25
The Healdsburg Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs organization will hold a networking mixer at the Healdsburg Library on Thursday, April 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There will be wine, appetizers and chance to make new business connections. The event is free and takes place in the wine library section at 139 Piper St.