Community corner

Ongoing through 2012 – Healdsburg Senior Writing Project, Senior Center, every Tuesday 10 a.m. to noon. Call 431-3324 to register.
Now through September 29 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts presents ‘All Things Orange’. 30 Plaza St. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
Now through October 1 – ‘Naturally Fit’ Triathlon Training through Sonoma County Regional Parks, Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Register by phone 707-545-9622 x3138.
Now through November 8 – Healdsburg Museum presents “Ancestors of Mexico” exhibit, Wednesday through Sunday,11 a..m. – 4 p.m. 221 Matheson St.
September 27 – North County Hospice is holding a free 7-week grief support group at Cloverdale Senior Center. Call 431-1135 for more information.
September 29 – Healdsburg Rotary Sunrise Flea Market, City Hall parking area on Grove Street. Spaces $25, are approximately 10’ x 20’, and available on “First come, First served” basis. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vendors can arrive at 6 a.m.
September 29 – Saturday Farmer’s Market, north and Vine Street, 9 a.m. to noon.
September 29 – Master Gardener Library Workshop “Fall Flora Creations on a Budget”. Healdsburg Library, 139 Piper St. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Healdsburg Rotary meeting, Tayman Park, 12 noon.
October 1 – Healdsburg Greyhound Booster Club meeting, High School Room 41, 6:30 p.m.
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meeting, at Villa Annex, noon except 4th Tuesday (23rd) when it is 7 p.m.
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise meeting, Healdsburg Senior Center, 7 a.m.
October 3 – International Walk to School Day. Please be aware of extra walkers, bike riders, skaters and skate boarders on their way to and from school today!
October 3 – Healdsburg Museum Volunteer meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the museum, 221 Matheson St. www.healdsburgmuseum.org.
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Wednesday Farmers Market, 4 p.m. on the Plaza.
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Healdsburg Boy Scouts meeting, 7 p.m. Clary Hall, 437 First Street. www.troop21healdsburg.com.
October 4, 18 – Active 20-30 Club of Healdsburg meeting. More information at in**@he************.com.
October 4 – November 11 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts ‘Red Dot 2012’ Invitational Art Show. 130 Plaza St., Open daily, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
October 5 – FIRST FRIDAY Salvation Army pickup in the three Senior Communities. 8 – 11 a.m. Please leave items by garage door or by the front door.
October 5, 6 – Healdsburg High School Drama Department presents “Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Frost Hall, 8:15 p.m.
October 6, 13, 20, 27 – Saturday Farmers Market, 9 a.m. North and Vine streets.
October 6 – 6th Annual Foss Creek Cleanup, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet behind Bear Republic Brewing Company.
October 6 – Jail Industries Plant Sale, 2254 Ordinance Road @ Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Cash and checks. Bring your own wheelbarrow or wagon to transport your plants. Trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, grasses, California natives, succulents, drought tolerant performers.
October 6 – LandPaths and City of Healdsburg Parks and Rec present Healdsburg Ridge Trail Watch Training, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Train to be a trail watch volunteer. No smoking, no dogs. Application available at training. Email ou*****@La*******.org.
October 6 – Sonoma County Regional Parks Science Day at the Environmental Discovery Center, Spring Lake Park, Santa Rosa. 1, 2, 3 p.m. Free for families. 539-2865.
October 6, 21 – Bird Rescue Center Visitor Day, 1 – 4 p.m. 3480 Chanate Road, Santa Rosa. www.birdrescuecenter.org.
October 6 – Healdsburg Education Foundation’s “Tower Thunder Benefit Concert” at the Ann Hamilton Tower on Oliver Ranch. Call HEH at 433-1223 for specific time and location to meet. Tickets at www.hefschools.com, www.brownpapertickets.com or call HEF. $100 per person.
October 6, 20, 27 – Free CPR classes at Healdsburg Fire Department, for ages 12 and up. Reserve spot at 431-3360. En Espanol tambien, Ruben Mandujano 431-3357.
October 8 – Linus Club meets at Purls of Joy Yarn Shop, 429 Healdsburg Avenue. Knit and crochet blankets for Sonoma County children in need. Everyone welcome. Questions call 433-5697.
October 11 – The Jazz Club presents Jennifer Satio, Cloverdale Center for the Arts, 105 E. First Street, Cloverdale. 8 – 10 p.m. Suggested donation $10 for members, $12 for non members.
October 13 – Fire Department Open House, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Demonstrations by firefighters, Police Department, Cal Fire, Bell Ambulance and more.
October 16 – Healdsburg Education Foundation Board meeting, Healdsburg High School Wendt Library, 5:30 p.m.
October 19 – Healdsburg Junior High PTO First Annual Run for Funds. Students will be seeking pledges in exchange for running as a group from the school to the Healdsburg Plaza that day. Funds support field trips, assemblies, and a new outdoor sound system.
October 20 – REI Habitat Restoration Day. Join REI and Russian Riverkeeper to help restore native habitat along Russian River in Guerneville. 9 a.m. – noon. Register at www.russianriverkeeper.org.
October 27 – Healdsburg Animal Shelter Benefit Howl-o-Ween Parade, 12 noon in Healdsburg Plaza. $10 per dog. Costume prizes, mobile adoptions, lots of fun.
Public School Success Team (PSST) is looking for tutors and volunteers. Please contact them at 707-473-0902 or email hb*****@gm***.com
Friends of the Healdsburg Library are always seeking book donations for the three book sales they hold yearly. Books, videos, CDs can be left at the library.
Chris Love is a longtime Healdsburg resident who believes we all need to make a difference in our world. Your items for this column may be submitted by email at co****************@sb*******.net or by calling 433-1178.