Community Corner

Ongoing through April 27 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts ‘Red Dot 2014’, exhibit of up and coming young artists. www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.org
Ongoing through May 4 – Healdsburg Museum presents “Sonoma County and the Civil War”. 221 Matheson Street. Open Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.healdsburgmuseum.org. Free admission.
Ongoing through August 11, 2014 – “Heartbreak in Peanuts” Exhibit at the Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Open daily except Tuesday till 5 p.m.
March 14, 21, 28 – Wee Read Bilingue, Ages 0 – 2. Bilingual baby and toddler time with stories, songs, flannel boards and playtime. 10:30 a.m. at the Library
March 15 – Healdsburg Library’s Read to a Dog. Sponsored by 4 PAWS. 11 a.m.
March 15 – Healdsburg Library’s BookPALS, Read with Izzy! Performers read with children. 10:15 a.m.
March 15 – Sonoma County Regional Parks Family Nature Walk at Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa. Meet at Environmental Discovery Center inside the park. One hour hikes start at 1 and 3 p.m. After hike there are activities and crafts. Parking is $7. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy, closed-toe shows and bring water. Heavy rain cancels.
March 16 – Bird Rescue Center Visitor Days, 3480 Chanate Road, Santa Rosa. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 523-2473 www.birdrescuecenter.org.
March 16 – Healdsburg Literary Guild presents Third Sunday Salon featuring writer C. D. Payne at Bean Affair, 1270 Healdsburg Avenue, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. www.HbgLitGuild.org.
March 17, 24 – Healdsburg Rotary Club meetings, Noon at Tayman Park Clubhouse.
March 18 – Healdsburg Junior High School Boosters meeting, 6 p.m. in the school library.
March 18, 25 – Healdsburg Library Preschool Storytime, Ages 2 – 5 with caregivers, 10:30 a.m.
March 18, 25 – Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meetings, noon at the Villa Annex, except 4th Tuesday (25th) at 7 p.m.
March 19, 26 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise meeting, Senior Center, 7 a.m.
March 19, 26 – Healdsburg Boy Scout meeting, Clary Hall, 437 First Street. 7 p.m.
March 19, 26 – Healdsburg Library AARP Tax Help for Seniors. First come, first served. 10 a.m.
March 19 – 22 – Friends of the Healdsburg Library Book Sale at the Library.
March 19 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts Kids Day Emerging Artists Show. 130 Plaza St.
March 20 – Active 20-30 Club of Healdsburg #205. www.facebook.com/hbg2030.
March 24 – Healdsburg Senior Citizens Club meeting at the Senior Center, Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Newcomers welcome, please bring a dish to share.
March 26 – Soroptimist International Healdsburg meeting at Bean Affair, 1270 Healdsburg Avenue. 5:45 p.m. Open to all women of the area. Newcomers always welcome. www.sihealdsburg.org.
March 28 – Landpaths presents Birds of the Laguna Lecture, 6:30 p.m., Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa. Pre-registration required. 544-7284 or ou*****@la*******.org.
March 29 – West Side School’s Gala Fundraiser, A Celebration of the Arts, at Trione Winery and Vineyards, 19550 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville. 6 – 10 p.m. Tickets $50 available at www.westsideusd.org or at the door. Local food and wine, Live music and dancing.
April 1 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise ‘Fools’ Night Out’ honoring community volunteers and five years of service by the club. A black tie evening starting at 6 p.m. Reception, dinner, program, entertainment. SRJC Shone Farm, 7450 Steve Olson Lane at Eastside Road. For tickets contact Jim Brenton jf*******@gm***.com.
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Healdsburg Library Preschool Story Time, Ages 2 – 5 with caregivers, 10:30 a.m.
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meeting, Villa Chanticleer at noon, except 4th Tuesday (22nd) at 7 p.m.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise meeting, Senior Center, 7 a.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25 – Wee Read Bilingue, Ages 0 – 2, Bilingual baby and toddler time with stories, songs, flannel boards and playtime. 10:30 a.m. at the Library.
April 5 – 22nd Annual Healdsburg Country Fair Dinner and Barn Dance, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. Soda Rock Winery, 8015 Highway 128. Dinner, Auction, Live Band, No Host Bar. Purchase tix before March 29. te***********@gm***.com or www.healdsburgfair.org.
The Healdsburg Dog House, 212 Healdsburg Avenue, is showcasing cats available for adoption from the Sonoma County Humane Society. The Dog House is open 7 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.
Friends of the Healdsburg Library is seeking books in good condition for the March Book Sale, March 19 – 22. They especially need children’s books. All donations may be left at the front desk.
Graduation Celebration planning has begun! All Freshman and Sophomore parents should be attending these meetings and getting ready to “Pay it Forward”. If you want to make sure this event happens when your child graduates, you need to help NOW. Email Susanne Esquival su*********@co*****.net to get involved or ask questions.
Healdsburg Center for the Arts offers classes for children, adults, and families. Check out their offerings at www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.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.