Community Corner

Ongoing through March 9 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts presents ‘Young Artists 2014’, a celebration of Art programs in the Healdsburg Area Elementary Schools. 130 Plaza St., open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ongoing through March 13 – Cloverdale Arts Alliance “Begin Again” Exhibition. 204 Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale.
Ongoing through May 4 – Healdsburg Museum presents “Sonoma County and the Civil War.” 221 Matheson St. Open Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.healdsburgmuseum.org. Free admission.
Ongoing through August 11, 2014 – “Heartbreak in Peanuts” Exhibit at the Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. Open daily except Tuesday till 5 p.m.
February 28 – Wee Read Bilingue at the Healdsburg Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0 – 2. Bilingual baby and toddler time with stories, songs, flannel boards and playtime.
February 28 – Wee Read Bilingue, Ages 0 – 2. Bilingual baby and toddler time with stories, songs, flannel boards and playtime. 10:30 a.m.
March 1 – Science Saturday at Environmental Discovery Center, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd., Santa Rosa. Family hands-on fun starts at 1, 2, or 3 p.m. Free but parking is $7.
March 1, 2 – Philharmonia Healdsburg presents Music for Lovers, Romance for Saxes. Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets at www.raventheater.org.
March 1, 16 – Bird Rescue Center Visitor Days, 3480 Chanate Rd., Santa Rosa. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 523-2473 www.birdrescuecenter.org.
March 1 – Alexander Valley Elementary School’s Annual Spaghetti Feed. Dinner 5 p.m., Auction 7 p.m. at the Alexander Valley Community Hall.
March 2 – Healdsburg Senior Writing Project Community Reading with local authors. 2 to 4 p.m. Healdsburg Senior Center, 133 Matheson St.
March 3, 10, 17, 24 – Healdsburg Rotary Club meetings, noon at Tayman Park clubhouse.
March 3 – Healdsburg Greyhound Booster Club meeting, high school room 41 at 6:30 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25 – Healdsburg Library Preschool Storytime, Ages 2 – 5 with caregivers, 10:30 a.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25 – Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meetings, noon at the Villa Annex, except 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m.
March 4 – Graduation Celebration meeting, high school room 44, 7 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise meeting, Senior Center, 7 a.m.
March 5 – Healdsburg Schools “Walk and Roll to School” day. Watch out for more walkers, rollers, carpools.
March 5 – Slow Harvest Winter Coleslaw making at Relish Culinary Kitchen, 14 Matheson St. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring apron, paring knife and a bit of lunch to share. RSVP [email protected], specify if you will volunteer 9 to 1 or 9 – 3. Benefits Graton Labor Center and Healdsburg Food Pantry.
March 5 – Healdsburg Museum Volunteer meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Museum, 221 Matheson Street. www.healdsburgmuseum.org
March 5, 12, 19, 26 – Healdsburg Boy Scout meeting, Clary Hall, 437 First Street. 7 p.m.
March 6, 20 – Active 20-30 Club of Healdsburg #205. www.facebook.com/hbg2030
March 7 – FIRST FRIDAY Salvation Army automatic pickup in the three senior communities in Healdsburg. Leave items by garage door or front door. 8 to 11 a.m.
March 7, 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.
March 7 – Geyserville Community Blood Drive at the Oriental Community Hall, 1000 Hwy 128. 3 to 8 p.m.
March 8 – CPR Class at the Healdsburg Fire Department. 9 – 12 noon. $40. Call 431-3360 to register.
March 8 – Sonoma County Master Gardeners free Garden Workshop at the Healdsburg Library. Sue Lovelace will present “Transforming the Lawn into a Drought Tolerant or Edible Garden or both.” 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
March 8, 9 – Bird Rescue Center Volunteer Orientation, 11 to 1 either day. Reserve your space at 523-2473. www.birdrescuecenter.org
March 8, 9 – Raven Dance Spectacular, Tickets available at Copperfield’s in Healdsburg & Santa Rosa, at Mail Center, Etc in Cloverdale, and at Pages in Windsor. Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.
March 10 – Linus Project meets at Purls of Joy, 429 Healdsburg Ave., 2 to 4 p.m. Knit and crochet blankets for local needy children. Everyone welcome.
March 12 – April 27 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts ‘Red Dot 2014’, exhibit of up and coming young artists. www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.org
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 – Healdsburg Literary Guild presents Third Sunday Salon at Bean Affair, 1270 Healdsburg Ave., 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. www.HbgLitGuild.org.
March 19 – 22 – Friends of the Healdsburg Library Book Sale at the Library. Specific times to come.
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 [email protected] to get involved or ask questions.
The Healdsburg Dog House, 212 Healdsburg Avenue, is showcasing cats available for adoption from the Sonoma County Humane Society. The Dog House is open seven 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!
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.