Last call at Salvation Army – former orphanage sold
Brian Soward and his friend Casey (above) bought one of the “Sallie’s” signs as the Salvation Army facility on Lytton Springs Road closed for good on Saturday.
A Meaningful Plan
The Healdsburg City Council is poised to adopt a resolution next week that has a lot of, well, potential. The resolution “acknowledging and embracing the community’s diversity; and expressing the city’s commitment to non-discrimination and inclusivity,” has the potential to bring Healdsburg residents together in strength and in solidarity.
Amy’s Wicked Slush to Close Memorial Beach Shop
Amy Covin, who parlayed a life-long affection for Boston-style “slush”—a fruity ice confection with drizzles, sprinkles and playful attitude—into a Healdsburg dessert destination, announced over the weekend that she would be closing the flagship shop in early September.
“I think we outgrew this facility the...
Animal logs Sept. 23-29
This report is courtesy of the Humane Society of Sonoma County’s Healdsburg Center for Animals and may not reflect all animal control activities in the Healdsburg community. For more information call 431-3386.
City seeks 4 commissioners
The City of Healdsburg is seeking qualified applicants to fill four open positions on two important commissions: the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.
West Side students march for endangered animals
MINI MARCH — Third grade West Side student Matisse (center) holds up a cardboard dwarf gecko during the school’s endangered species march on Feb. 18.
High school parcel tax campaign gets ready to launch
High school boosters have just 45 days to spread the word about Measure B, a parcel tax to benefit local high school students — and their teachers
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
