Merry Healdsburg: Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, Dec. 2, from 5-8:30pm at Healdsburg Plaza. See story in this issue.
Senior Appreciation: The city holds their 39th Annual Senior Appreciation Dinner at 1:30pm on Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Villa Chanticleer. This dinner is open to all Healdsburg resident seniors and senior center members. Register at the Senior Center, 133 Matheson St., 707-431-3324.
City Council Meeting: Monday, Dec. 5. Agenda may include phase one of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Assessment and 1st quarter financial update, and possible swearing in of new council members, depending on certification of the election. 6pm at City Council Chambers, 401 Grove St., and by watching on facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
Coffee With the City: Join City Manager Jeff Kay and other staff for city-related topics on Thursday, Dec. 8, at Healdsburg Library, 119 Piper St. Questions will be taken, refreshments will be served. 5:30pm.
Rolling Stones: Okay, it’s really Rudy Colombini & the Unauthorized Rolling Stones playing on Friday, Dec. 9, 8-11pm at Coyote Sonoma, tickets TBA. Bar bites available until 4-8pm at 44F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
Crab Feast: Healdsburg Rotary’s 43rd annual Crab Feast & Auction to be held Dec. 10 at Villa Chanticleer, 5:30-9pm. Live auction follows crab dinner; virtual silent auction from Dec. 5-12. Money will benefit the community in the form of scholarships, senior assistance and food insecurities. Dinner packages from $100. healdsburgrotary.org.
Swingin’ Jazz Party: Healdsburg Jazz presents a Holiday Swingin’ Dance Party & Concert on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave. Free Swing and Lindy Hop dance class from 6-7pm, followed by saxophonist Jules Broussard, vocalists Tiffany Austin and Derek Evans, with the Marcus Shelby Trio. Tickets student $20, $45 general at healdsburgjazz.org.
Healdsburg Chorus: Dec. 10 and 11 at the Raven Performing Arts Center, the Healdsburg Chorus will present “Season of Light,” a joyful collection of holiday songs. Start time 3pm each day; all seats $20. healdsburgchorus.com.
Healdsburg Community Band: Annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3pm at the Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University Ave. They also perform at 7:30pm on Dec. 9 at Cloverdale Veterans Hall, 205 1st St. Free. healdsburgcommunityband.org.
Chamber Chorus: Sacred & Profane is the name of this chamber chorus from Berkeley, performing works by Sibelius, Vaughan Williams, Weston and others, plus the premiere of a commissioned work. On the 222 stage, 4pm., Sunday, Dec. 11, $25-$45. At Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave.; the222.com.
Climate Mobilization: The City of Healdsburg is developing a Climate Mobilization Strategy to provide a framework of projects to pursue for the city to achieve GHG reductions, in support of regional climate goals. Join the Strategy Kickoff meeting on Dec. 12, from 6-7:30pm, at the Healdsburg Community Center Multipurpose Room. For updated information, visit bit.ly/CoHCMS.
Community Posada: Friday, Dec. 16, Healdsburg expands its holiday festivities with events recognizing Las Posadas, a Latin American devotional tradition, and a Hanukkah service. Details TBA.
