Community Corner

Presents Project 2013 Adopt-a Family benefits local families in need. Groups, businesses, employee groups, and individuals can adopt-a family by purchasing gifts for each family member based on his or her age and holiday wish list. Presents Project connects you with a family or you can contribute cash to the Presents Project to help them reach every family in need. Call Beth DeCoss at 433-2721 or email her at [email protected] to get more information and to help.
Ongoing through December 31 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts presents ‘Hand Made for the Holidays’ Annual Gift Gallery. 130 Plaza Street. www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com
November 29 – Healdsburg Museum Exhibit “Christmas on the Ranch” opens, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 221 Matheson Street. www.healdsburgmuseum.org.
November 30 – Healdsburg Farmers’ Market Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to noon. North and Vine Streets.
November 30 — Healdsburg Library Read to a Dog, for new readers. Earn books by reading to therapy dogs. 11 a.m.
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 — Charles M. Schulz Museum ‘Museum Mondays for Little Ones’, 10 a.m. – noon. Stories, games, art and crafts. Ages 1 – 5  and caregivers. $5 per child, 2 adults free per child. 2301 Hardies Lane.
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Healdsburg Rotary meeting, noon at Tayman Park Clubhouse.
December 2 – Healdsburg Greyhound Booster Club meeting, High School Room 41 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome!
December 3, 10, 17, 31 — Healdsburg Library Preschool Storytime. Listen and learn with stories, songs, and movement activities. Ages 2 – 5. 10:30 a.m.
December 3, 10, 17, 31 — Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meeting, 12 noon at Villa Annex
December 4, 11, 18 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise, Senior Center, 7 a.m.
December 4 – Walk and Roll to School in Healdsburg. Watch out for more students on bikes, skateboards, etc before and after school.
December 4 – Healdsburg Museum volunteer meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Museum, 221 Matheson Street. www.healdsburgmuseum.org.
December 4, 11, 18 — Healdsburg Boy Scout meeting, Clary Hall, 437 First Street, 7 p.m.
December 5 – Healdsburg Community Church Christmas Tea, 1100 University Street. 1:30 p.m. Singing, stories, dessert. More information or to arrange a ride call 433-8886.
December 5, 19 – Active 20-30 Club of Healdsburg #205 meeting. www.facebook.com/hbg2030.
December 6 — FIRST FRIDAY Salvation Army automatic pickup in three Senior Communities in Healdsburg. Leave items by the garage door or the front door. Questions call 433-7574.
December 6, 13, 20, 27 — Healdsburg Library Wee Read Bilingue – Storytime for babies and toddlers in English and Spanish. Ages 0 – 2, 10:30  a.m.
December 7, 14, 21 – Costeaux French Bakery’s Breakfast with Santa, 9 – 11 a.m.  Photos, music, no reservations.
December 7 – Alexander Valley Ladies Aid Christmas Bazaar at Alexander Valley Community Church, 6650 Hwy 128. 9 a.m. Proceeds used to fund scholarships to local seniors, Alexander Valley School library and other community charities.
December 7 – Landpaths Bohemia Ecological Preserve Workshop “Wild About Mushrooms”.  9 – 1:30 p.m. at the Preserve. $25 for general public, $20 for Bohemia Docent or Volunteer Patrol. Heavy rain cancels. Moderate to steep hike of 2-3 miles. Wear layered clothes, bring snack, water, lunch, basket and knife, camera, camp chair. Call 524-9318.
December 7, 14, 21, 28 — Healdsburg Library Read to a Dog, for new readers. Earn books by reading to therapy dogs. 11 a.m.
December 7, 15 – Bird Rescue Center Visitor Days, 1 – 4 p.m. 3480 Chanate Road, Santa Rosa. 523-2473 www.birdrescuecenter.org.
December 7 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts Christmas Ornament Workshop for Kids and families, 1 – 4 p.m. at Felta School (Felta Road off Westside Road). Children 5 and over create ornaments from recycled materials. $15 per person. Email [email protected].
December 8 – Landpaths 8th Annual Holiday Gathering at Rancho Mark West, 12 noon – 4 p.m. One mile walk and tour, followed by music, hot cider, wreath making and other holiday crafting. Bring a potluck dish and a dessert to share. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on for lunch. Call 524-9318 to RSVP.
December 8 – Healdsburg High School Concert Band with the Healdsburg Community Band presents their Holiday Concert. 7 p.m. at Healdsburg Community Church.
December 8 — Healdsburg Chorus Holiday Concert, The Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, 3 p.m.
December 8 – Healdsburg Community Church Christmas Cantata, 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited.
December 9 – Linus Project meets at Purls of Joy, 429 Healdsburg Avenue. Knit and crochet blankets for needy Sonoma County children. 2 – 4 p.m.
December 13 – REIBT Pasta Dinner/Silent Auction sponsored by Healdsburg High School Freshman Class of 2017. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. $10 presale, $11 at the door. Includes pasta, salad, garlic bread. Drinks and dessert sold separately for $1 each.
December 14, 15 – Schulz Museum Annual Gingerbread Doghouse Workshops, $25 members, $32 non-members. Register online at www.SchulzMuseum.org or call 284-1263.
December 14 – CPR Class at Healdsburg Fire Department, MUST pre-register. 9 – noon. $40. Call 431-3360 to register.
December 15 – Healdsburg Museum Santa Visit to “Christmas on the Ranch” Exhibit. 1 p.m. 221 Matheson Street. www.healdsburgmuseum.org.
December 15, 16 – Healdsburg Chorus Holiday Concert, Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University Street. 3 p.m. on the 15th, 7 p.m. on the 16th.
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.
Raven Theater needs volunteers for a variety of duties, including ticket sellers, backstage hands and stage crew, and many others. www.RavenTheater.org
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.