STARTING GUN Competitors in the 2022 Lake Sonoma 50, a 50-mile run around Lake Sonoma near Healdsburg, began their run on April 9, 2022. (Photo by Jessie Ellis)

Lake Sonoma 50

A half-marathon, marathon and 50-mile run will be held at Lake Sonoma this weekend, April 7 and 8. Race finish lines at Lake Sonoma Visitor’s Center; more information at Healdsburg Running Company, 333 Center St.

Day of the Beaver

Friday, April 7 is the International Day of the Beaver, a holiday created in 2009 by Beavers Wetlands & Wildlife (B.W.W.). It kicks off a month of beaver news and information at Healdsburg Regional Library, which will have display tables about the national animal of Canada and a signature creature of North American streams. On display until April 29, at 139 Piper St., open daily.

Elephant Songs

John Courage Trio comes back to the Elephant in the Room on Friday night, April 7, at 8pm. $10, 177 Healdsburg Ave. Elephantintheroompub.com.

And Furthermore…

Crescent Moonshine returns to Furthermore Wines on Saturday, April 8. Check out the interview in the March 2 Healdsburg Tribune. 5-8pm, 328 Healdsburg Ave. 

Tika Tunes

Tika Moon and the Moonshines bring their harmonies to Coyote Sonoma on Saturday, April 8. 7-9pm, no cover. 77 Mill St. Coyotesonoma.com.

Planning Commission

The City of Healdsburg Planning Commission meets on Tuesday, April 11, at 6pm. At Council Chambers, 401 Grove St., or view online at facebook/CityofHealdsburg.

Parks and Rec

The city’s Parks And Recreation Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 12. The agenda will be posted a week before the meeting. Attend live at 401 Grove St., 6pm, or view on facebook/CityofHealdsburg.

Farmers’ Market

On April 15, the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market returns to West Plaza Parking Lot at North and Vine, and every Saturday thereafter into December, from 8:30am to noon. 

Wear White

Second annual Healdsburg En Blanc benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin on Saturday, April 15, “an evening soiree” benefiting more than 600 area children and teens. One rule: Wear white. Villa Chanticleer, 6-10pm, tickets $150 at bgcsonoma-marin.org/healdsburg-en-blanc.

Grunge Saturday

Celebrate tax day on April 15 with a grunge immersion at Coyote Sonoma, where Corduroy: A Pearl Jam Experience pays tribute, and the Stone Temple Peruvians open. Ripped jeans, Pendletons preferred. $20, 8-10pm, Saturday, April 15, 77 Mill St. 

Healdsburg Chorus

Two performances of the Spring Concert from Healdsburg Chorus, a community group of singers, who ask, “How Can I Keep From Singing?” Find out Saturday, April 15 at 7pm, and Sunday, April 16 at 3pm at the Raven Theater. Tickets $20. More information at healdsburgchorus.com. 

City Council

Healdsburg’s City Council will meet on Monday, April 17, for their regular twice-monthly meeting. The agenda will be posted a week before the meeting. Attend live at 401 Grove St., 6pm, or view on Facebook/CityofHealdsburg.

Great Redwood Trail

Public meeting of the Great Redwood Trail Agency board of directors, to be held Thursday, April 20, at Healdsburg City Council Chambers, 401 Grove St., 10:30am. 

Earth Day

Climate Action Healdsburg and the City of Healdsburg combine forces to hold a Climate Fest on Saturday, April 22 in the Healdsburg Plaza. Interactive displays, events for grownups and kids, music and speakers from 1 to 4pm. More information at climateactionhealdsburg.org. 

Seniors Meet 

The next scheduled meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting will be Wednesday, April 26, at 4pm at City Council Chambers (401 Grove St.).

Final Meeting

“Is the Dream Alive and Well in Healdsburg?” is the title of the fifth and final encuentro in Healdsburg’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion series. This meeting explores contemporary and historical experiences of the Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Healdsburg and Sonoma County. Thursday, April 27, 6:30pm at Healdsburg Community Center. Healdsburg.gov/dei. 

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