An ordinance banning plastic bags at stores will begin on Sept. 1
Remember to grab those reusable bags from the car, or prepare to shell out cash for paper bags, because starting Sept. 1, single-use carryout plastic bags will no longer be available at Sonoma County grocery and retail stores.
Concert lineup for Summer Nights on the Green announced
But the continuing Delta variant outbreak may put plans in jeopardy
From the Library
With every month comes a multitude of activities in your public library, along with occasional challenges. Such was the case in March with the news that our event featuring author/illustrator Todd Parr would need to be rescheduled. Todd had unexpected family business to attend to — but he’ll be back on Thursday, April 13 at 4 p.m. Again, this will be a fun event with reading, drawing, and chatting with Mr. Parr while he signs books (on sale at the event from Copperfield’s) as well as a donation opportunity: bring a new stuffed animal or book to donate to children living in shelters in Sonoma County.
WSCUHSD aims shift to hybrid model instruction in mid-April
The West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) set conditions at its March 10 board meeting to start small cohorts for prioritized student groups on March 29 and pursue an overall shift to a hybrid model of distance and on-campus education for the week of April 12-19.
Market Report
The Healdsburg Farmers’ Markets have been open four weeks now; both of them. We used to open in May, Saturday at the beginning of the month, and Tuesday market at the end. But last year, as the reality of the pandemic was ramping up, the city asked if we could open early. They saw the need for outdoor shopping options and a way for community to stay connected. The response to our mid-April season debut (of Saturday market: Tuesday opened at the end of May because the plaza was closed) was overwhelmingly positive, so we decided we’d extend both markets this year.
Jopson receives Kiwanis’ Distinguished Service Award
On Oct. 3, the Kiwanis Club of Cloverdale presented Ace Hardware owner Will Jopson with its Distinguished Service Award.Â
Abbreviated council meeting ratifies police contract
The agenda for the Aug. 19 Windsor Town Council meeting was never a long one, but after the Walbridge Fire burst into being and sent nerves fraying as it crept closer to the town’s limits, the agenda was tightened even further.
