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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 Street, open daily 11 a.m. – 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 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 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 – 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 – 8 p.m.
March 8 – CPR Class at the Healdsburg Fire Department. 9 – 12 noon. $40. Call 431-3360 to register.
March 8 – Healdsburg Library LEGO Club , Ages 6 – 12. Build your own unique creations. Parents encouraged to help build.
March 8, 15 – Healdsburg Library’s Read to a Dog. Sponsored by 4 PAWS. 11 a.m.
March 8, 15 – Healdsburg Library’s BookPALS, Read with Izzy! Performers read with children. 10:15 a.m.
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. – 12:30 p.m.
March 8, 9 – Bird Rescue Center Volunteer Orientation, 11 – 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, 17, 24 – Healdsburg Rotary Club meetings, noon at Tayman Park Clubhouse.
March 10 – Linus Project meets at Purls of Joy, 429 Healdsburg Avenue, 2 – 4 p.m. Knit and crochet blankets for local needy children. Everyone welcome.
March 11, 18, 25 – Healdsburg Library Preschool Storytime, Ages 2 – 5 with caregivers, 10:30 a.m.
March 11, 18, 25 – Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meetings, noon at the Villa Annex, except 4th Tuesday (25th) at 7 p.m.
March 12, 19, 26 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise meeting, Senior Center, 7 a.m.
March 12 – Slow Harvest Winter Coleslaw making at Relish Culinary Kitchen, 14 Matheson St. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring apron, paring knife and a bit of lunch to share. RSVP

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, specify if you will volunteer 9 – 1 or 9 – 3. Benefits Graton Labor Center and Healdsburg Food Pantry.
March 12, 19, 26 – Healdsburg Boy Scout meeting, Clary Hall, 437 First Street. 7 p.m.
March 12, 19, 26 – Healdsburg Library AARP Tax Help for Seniors. First come, first served. 10 a.m.
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 shoes and bring water. Heavy rain cancels.
March 16 – Bird Rescue Center Visitor Days, 3480 Chanate Road, Santa Rosa. 10 a.m. to 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 18 – Healdsburg Junior High School Boosters meeting, 6 p.m. in the school library.
March 19 – 22 – Friends of the Healdsburg Library Book Sale at the Library. Specific times to come.
March 19 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts Kids Day Emerging Artists Show. 130 Plaza St.
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 Ave. 5:45 p.m. Open to all women of the area. Newcomers always welcome. www.sihealdsburg.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

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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.