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December 20, 2025

Let’s Book It

I grew up listening to music by the Beach Boys, and wanted so much to join them and become a Surfer Girl. A drawback:  I lived in Chicago. But I could channel surf on the TV, couch surf as I got older when visiting with friends in other cities and also web surf when shopping for the holidays. Now, looking forward to the new year it appears that our library invites us all to Adventure Surf! It does not matter when or where you live in Sonoma County, opportunities to experience joy and accomplishment are offered to all ages. Check out the events listed below, and get on board. And you don’t have to worry about sharks!

COMMUNITY CORNER by Chris Love

Healdsburg Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to work during the Sunset Magazine Breezehouse tours. Home tours are Fridays-Sundays starting August 3 and ending September 9. Volunteer shifts are 4 hours long (9:30 – 1:30 and 1:30 – 5:30) and HAS will receive a donation for staffing the project with volunteers. Call Jamie at 431-3386 X19 to volunteer for this fun project.

From the Library

This month, I have a few updates to offer on library services that you already know and love. We are always glad to hear your questions and concerns, and we're hoping that our upcoming plans will help with our community's information needs. 

Commentary: Health care for all

UPDATE: New meeting time.

Mark West Compass

Larkfield/Wikiup Town Hall Meeting

A call for involvement

I am proud to be the mayor of Healdsburg. Four years ago my public high school students inspired me to run for my hometown’s city council. My son and daughter, their friends, my neighborhood, community groups and my core values supported me. After a three-week delay, I did, indeed, win the election by 40 votes.

Flashbacks: A look back at local history

100 years ago - November 15 1917

Street smarts

I strolled around downtown Guerneville the other day basking in

Forays in the Fourth District

Big wins for affordable housing underscore value of leveraging government funds

Let’s Book It

Why would Freddy, a Brazilian tortoise, be indebted to a 3D printer?
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Arts & Entertainment

Christmas music like it used to be, with swing

Now widely known as “The Harlem Nutcracker,” Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn wrote it for Columbia Records, along with film scores and other work. It was met with a sensational reception
Santa Claus and kids

Holiday Happenings: Dec. 18-27