First person tale

Hotel Healdsburg and Toyon Books is hosting author Amy Racina on
Sunday, Oct. 23 for a special reading from her book, Angels in the
Wilderness, The True Story of One Woman’s Survival Against All
Odds. The first-person account by the Healdsburg author is a vivid
tale of a solo hike in the Sieraa Nevadas when Racina fell into a
deep ravine and feared she was lost to die. The reading begins at 4
p.m. in The Carriage House of the hotel.

Spooky Season
A &#8221Come As You Aren’t“ adult Hallowwen costume
party is taking place Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Charlie’s Grill
(Windsor Golf Course) as a benefit for the Windsor Senior Center.
Dancing to the jazz and blues of Jules Brousard, drinks and dinner
are all part of the fun. Tickets must be purchased in advance at
Charlie’s Grill or by calling (707) 837-7307

Green Ground
The Green Music Center at Sonoma State University will finally
hold a groundbreaking next week, Oct. 19. The vision for the Green
Music Center is to become one of the most sought-after music and
arts venues in the world. Featured will be an acoustically superb
concert hall, adjoining classrooms and rehearsal halls. The project
has been delayed as final funds were raised to support the early
donations of Donald and Maureen Green.

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