Community corner

Ongoing through 2012 – Healdsburg Senior Writing Project, Senior Center, every Tuesday 10 a.m. to noon. Call 431-3324 to register.
Now through November 8 – Healdsburg Museum presents “Ancestors of Mexico” exhibit, Wednesday through Sunday,11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 221 Matheson St.
October 12 – 13 – LandPaths Star Party Campout at Cooley Ranch. Camping, potluck dinner, campfire stories, star gazing. MUST register. Call 524-9318.
October 11 – The Jazz Club presents Jennifer Satio, Cloverdale Center for the Arts, 105 E. First Street, Cloverdale. 8 – 10 p.m. Suggested donation $10 for members, $12 for non members.
October 13 – Fire Department Open House, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Demonstrations by firefighters, Police Department, Cal Fire, Bell Ambulance and more.
October 13, 20, 27 –Saturday Farmers Market, 9 a.m. North and Vine streets.
October 14 – Sonoma Land Trust presents Burrowing Owls at Sears Point. Mostly flat trails. Call 544-5614 Ext. 6, or email [email protected].
October 14 – Autumn in the Vineyards, LandPaths’ 16th Anniversary Benefit. 3:30 – 7 p.m. Lynmar Estate Winery. Fresh local foods, wines, live auction. 524-9318.
October 15, 22, 29 – Healdsburg Rotary meeting, Tayman Park, 12 noon.
October 16 – Healdsburg Education Foundation Board meeting, Healdsburg High School Wendt Library, 5:30 p.m.
October 16, 23, 30 – Healdsburg Kiwanis Club meeting, at Villa Annex, noon except 4th Tuesday (23rd) when it is 7 p.m.
October 16 – Healdsburg Junior High Boosters meeting. 6-7 p.m. at Junior High Library.
October 17, 24, 31 – Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise meeting, Healdsburg Senior Center, 7 a.m.
October 17, 24, 31 – Wednesday Farmers Market, 4 p.m. on the Plaza.
October 17, 24, 31 – Healdsburg Boy Scouts meeting, 7 p.m. Clary Hall, 437 First Street. www.troop21healdsburg.com.
October 18 – Active 20-30 Club of Healdsburg meeting. More information at [email protected].
October 19 – Healdsburg Junior High PTO First Annual Run for Funds. Students will be seeking pledges in exchange for running as a group from the school to the Healdsburg Plaza that day. Funds support field trips, assemblies, and a new outdoor sound system.
October 20 – Farm to Pantry and Soroptimist International of Healdsburg Community Canning Day to benefit Healdsburg Food Pantry. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 12 noon to 4 p.m. Email [email protected] or call 707-431-0425 for more information or to sign up.
October 20 – REI Habitat Restoration Day. Join REI and Russian Riverkeeper to help restore native habitat along Russian River in Guerneville. 9 a.m. – noon. Register at www.russianriverkeeper.org.
October 20, 27 – Free CPR classes at Healdsburg Fire Department, for ages 12 and up. Reserve spot at 431-3360. En Espanol tambien, Ruben Mandujano 431-3357.
October 21 – Bird Rescue Center Visitor Day, 1 – 4 p.m. 3480 Chanate Road, Santa Rosa. www.birdrescuecenter.org.
October 21 – Healdsburg Literary Guild Third Sunday Salon presents poet Jonah Raskin, 2 – 4 p.m. Bean Affair Coffee Shop, 1270 Healdsburg Avenue. www.HbgLitGuild.org.
October 22 – Senior Citizen Club Pot Luck Dinner at Healdsburg Senior Center. City Council candidates have been invited as special guests. 6 p.m.
October 27 – Healdsburg Animal Shelter Benefit Howl-o-Ween Parade, 12 noon in Healdsburg Plaza. $10 per dog. Costume prizes, mobile adoptions, lots of fun.
October 27 – Healdsburg Community Nursery School 5th Annual Wild Things Costume and Dance Party. 7 p.m. at Alexander Valley Hall. DJ, costume contest, food, no host bar, silent auction. $30 for adults only. Tickets available at Nursery School on corner of First and Piper streets.
October 28 – LandPaths Willow Creek Exploration, 10:30 – 1:30 p.m. Easy walk along Willow Creek. Bring your own lunch and water. [email protected], 524-9318.
November 1 – 8 – Healdsburg Museum presents “El Dia de los Muertos” Display during final week of “Ancestors of Mexico” exhibit. Wed – Sun 11 – 4 p.m. 221 Matheson Street. Free admission.
November 3 – Healdsburg Community Church Annual Holiday Boutique and Garage Sale. Boutique 9:30– 3 p.m. includes various craft items, jewelry, local services, baked goodies, books, DVDs and CDs. Lunch 11 – 1 p.m.Garage Sale 8 – 3 p.m. For donation pickups call 473-8174 (leave message). 1100 University Street.
November 3 – 5th Annual Healdsburg FFA Ag Boosters Fall Fundraiser. No-Host Cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions. Alexander Valley Hall, 5 p.m. Tickets $40 available at [email protected] online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Junior High parents are needed for their October 19th Annual Run for Funds. Please contact Cindy at [email protected] or Lucia at [email protected].
For parents of high school students who need community service, our Public Library is looking for volunteers for the children and Young Adult section at the library. Have your student check on this at the counseling office at the High School.
Chris Love is a longtime Healdsburg resident who believes we all need to make a difference in our world. Your items for this column may be submitted by email at [email protected] or by calling 433-1178.