Healdsburg Happenings, Jan. 9, 2025
“Vroom! Toys on the Go,” this year’s holiday exhibition at Healdsburg Museum, features toy vehicles collected by the late Steve Castelli and a model train display from Wayne Padd. Continues only through Jan. 19 and definitely worth a visit, Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 4pm. 221 Matheson St.
Healdsburg Happenings, Jan. 2, 2025
City of Healdsburg offices reopen for business on Monday, Jan. 6, including a City Council meeting that night that will include the second “public hearing” of the transition to district elections. 6pm, 401 Grant St. and online at healdsburg.gov/zoom.
Holiday Happenings, Dec. 26
Join a community candle lighting on Thursday, Dec. 26, organized by the new organization Jewish Healdsburg. Gather in the Plaza beginning at 5pm for the lighting of the second candle of the menorah at 5:30pm. The Hanukkah celebration will continue until 7pm at Acorn Café... This and other events this week and net in our 'Holiday Happenings' calendar...
Healdsburg Happenings, Dec. 19
“Toys on the Go” is the theme of the holiday exhibition at Healdsburg Museum, featuring toy vehicles and a model train display. Plus musical talent, holiday activities and more to do in Healdsburg, the little town that does...
Healdsburg Happenings, Dec. 12
Annual fundraiser for Healdsburg Rotary Club to fund scholarship programs for Healdsburg High School students: an “all you can eat” crab dinner, a silent auction and a live auction MC’d by local personalities. Villa Chanticleer, Dec. 14, plus more events this week.
Trains and Boats and Automobiles, Oh My!
Steve Castelli, a model car enthusiast and drag racer, had a toy vehicle collection that was legendary; with the assistance of his daughter, Tina Castelli, the Healdsburg Museum assembled these mechanical wonders, "a tribute not only to Steve, but to forward motion itself.”
Healdsburg Happenings, Dec. 5
“Toys on the Go” is the new exhibition at Healdsburg Museum, featuring everything that goes. The Christmas Model Train returns as well, from enthusiast Wayne Padd, updated for this year’s show. Opens Dec. 5 ...
Healdsburg Happenings, Nov. 28
Busy times as the holidays approach: a 5k fun run, a fun play at the Raven, chances to dance or listen to jazz, a classic film and a tree-lighting in the Plaza. All that and more..
Healdsburg Happenings, Nov. 21
A workshop on the art of wreath-making, crafting personal holiday pieces chock-full of fragrant Sonoma County evergreens. Learn during the two-hour class, and leave with a handcrafted wreath. $145 including premium wines and gourmet culinary snacks from Chef Charlie Palmer, on Nov. 21 and Nov. 23.
Healdsburg Happenings, Nov. 14
Celtic music, a jazz birthday party, the Saturday market and, starting Friday, a holiday “panto” fairy tale with a taste of vaudeville, music, dance, comedy, cross dressing, over-the-top costumes, audience interaction, and irreverent humor.