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 November 8 – Healdsburg Museum presents “Ancestors of Mexico” exhibit, Wednesday through Sunday,11 a..m. – 4 p.m. 221 Matheson St.
October 4, 18 – Active 20-30 Club of Healdsburg meeting. More information at [email protected].
October 4 – November 11 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts ‘Red Dot 2012’ Invitational Art Show. 130 Plaza Street, 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 [email protected].
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, 15, 22, 29 – Healdsburg Rotary meeting, Tayman Park, 12 noon.
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 9, 16, 23, 30 – Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meeting, at Villa Annex, noon except 4th Tuesday (23rd) when it is 7 p.m.
October 10, 17, 24, 31 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise meeting, Healdsburg Senior Center, 7 a.m.
October 10, 17, 24, 31 – Wednesday Farmers Market, 4 p.m. on the Plaza.
October 10, 17, 24, 31 – Healdsburg Boy Scouts meeting, 7 p.m. Clary Hall, 437 First Street. www.troop21healdsburg.com.
October 10 – Center Literary Café, 7 – 9 p.m. Healdsburg Senior Center, 133 Matheson Street. Free.
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 14 – Autumn in the Vineyards, LandPaths’ 16th Anniversary Benefit. 3:30 – 7 p.m. Lynmar Estate Winery. Fresh local foods, wines, live auction. 524-9318.
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 – Farm to Pantry and Soroptimist International of Healdsburg Community Canning Day to benefit Healdsburg Food Pantry. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 12 noon to 4 p.m. Email [email protected] or call 707-431-0425 for more information or to sign up.
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.
October 27 – Healdsburg Community Nursery School Annual Wild Things Costume and Dance Party. DJ, costume contest, food, no host bar, silent auction. $30 for adults only. Tickets available at Nursery School on corner of First and Piper streets.
For parents of high school students who need community service, our Public Library is looking for volunteers for the children and Young Adult section at the library. Have your student check on this at the counseling office at the High School.
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 [email protected] or by calling 433-1178.