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Marie Butler
Groundhog Day, Presidents’ weekend, Valentine’s Day; here’s to a
sweet and busy February. Send missives to “IDlewood 3…” your “who,
what, where” column, at id*******@hb*****.com. “Hedda
Healdsburg” wants to know all!
Fern Naber received an early Valentine’s present — a beautiful
new great-granddaughter. Kaydence Alexandra Knoles was born on
February 11 to granddaughter Kylea Knoles and her hubbie Aris.
Congrats to all.
It was an all-fishy day in the Plaza for the annual Steelhead
Festival. The Rose Town Ramblers performed the aptly-titled tune
“Down by the Riverside,” while people mingled about, learning about
our waterways and munching on good food. And, because this is
Healdsburg, there were fine wines to sample, too. Informational
booths included Friends of Lake Sonoma, Salmonoid Restoration
Foundation, Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, Lake Sonoma Rowing
Club and many more. Center Street became a fly-fishing “pond.” Next
to that, the “catch of day” could be found at food booths. Dry
Creek Kitchen served steelhead cakes. Spoonbar had pulled pork
sandwiches, Vintage Valley Catering offered gumbo, Mateo Granados
whipped up fish tacos and Costeaux had mini-tuna sandwiches and
blue-sprinkled, “trout” sugar cookies. There were even
Chicago-style hot dogs. On the corner of Center and Plaza Streets,
the Department of Fish and Game had a mobile, double tank display
of steelhead. The 1,500 gallons held fish ready to be released.
People peered in; fish peered out. Members of Trout Unlimited of
the Redwood Empire oversaw a fishing pond in the Gazebo. Kids could
grab a rod and bait and go fishin’. Even though an unknown thief
scooped up some of the 175 fish the night before, there were still
plenty for kids to catch. Kent MacIntosh, Healdsburger and former
President of Trout Unlimited proclaimed it was a “good fishing
day.”
The Museum had a booth at the Festival, too, to promote their
up-coming exhibit, “Russian River Good Old Days.” Museum staffer
Meredith Dreisback said Curator Holly Hoods and volunteers were
busy setting up this fun display that will run from February 16
through June 30.
Budding artist. Young Healdsburger Elias Flores was recently
mentioned in the P.D.’s Sunday comics section as an artist of
“Egg-streme Merit” for his rendition of “The U.S. Military is
Eggstraordinary.”
“Where the Wild Things Are” is the latest show at Healdsburg
Center for the Arts. In collaboration with the Animal Shelter, it
runs through February 28th and features nature in the wild. Among
the many juried original works in the show are images of herons,
hawks, large wild cats, starfish and botanicals. Mylette Welch, who
specializes in fine art paintings of dogs, has donated a piece of
her artwork for a raffle and funds will be donated to the Shelter.
See www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com
for more info.
Applications are due by February 23 for the next show at the
Center: “Figure, Face & Form.” Artists are encouraged to give
real and imagined interpretations of the human form. All media is
encouraged. Ribbon awards will be given for “Best of Show” and
“Most Original Composition.”
There’s an article on author Camille Picott and her fantasy
book, “Raggedy Chan,” in this month’s issue of Sonoma Family Life
Magazine. Camille is on the cover of the magazine with her mother,
daughter and the original Raggedy Chan doll.
Arnold Santucci is being honored with a Pioneer Award by the
Museum and Historical Society, on March 10 at Trentadue Winery.
There will be a champagne reception, followed by dinner and the
award presentation. Call the Museum for ticket information, at
431-3325. Arnold is the lucky 13th Healdsburger to be honored.
It’s time for the Russian River Wine Road’s 33rd annual Barrel
Tasting, March 4 – 6 and 11-13. Over 100 wineries are
participating. New this year, there will be a Riedel Glass tasting
seminar on Saturday, March 5. The seminar is limited to 100 people.
Look for details at www.wineroad.com.
Get funky at the “Funk for Life,” a benefit concert on March 1,
5:30 p.m., at the Raven Theater. The concert features the Maxx
Cabello Jr. Funk Revival Orchestra and the Speakeasy Saints. A
portion of the proceeds benefits the Healdsburg Boys & Girls
Club. Purchase tickets at Costeaux Bakery.
Marie Butler is a freelance writer and full-time Healdsburg
resident for over 23 years. Growing up, she spent summers at her
family’s Del Rio Woods home and had an Idlewood number.