SLIDESHOW: Runners take to the streets for annual Turkey Trot
Runners filled two blocks of Center Street, shoulder-to-shoulder awaiting the official start of the Healdsburg Turkey Trot 5k run on Thanksgiving. Not counting the canine entries, a number of runners equal to one-tenth the city's population toed, sprinted, jogged and got pushed in baby carriages across the starting line in front of Healdsburg Running Company.
Plaza Gourmet gets new owner
When east coast native Michelle McConnell would visit Healdsburg with her 4-month-old baby in tow, she would walk past Plaza Gourmet and peer into the window, thinking maybe someday she would become the owner of the quaint cookware store. Now, after years of dreaming, McConnell made that thought a reality when she took over ownership of Plaza Gourmet this past summer.
Recipients announced for United Way wildfire recovery grants
United Way of the Wine Country’s Wildfire Recovery and Resilience Neighborhood Grants Program (WRNGP) has awarded ten grants ranging from $4,000 to $25,000. These grants will help residents rebuild and recover from the October 2017 wildfires and build the resiliency necessary to address future disasters in some cases.
Healdsburg Police and Sheriff Logs, Nov. 19-25
The following are excerpted from the log entries of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department for the Healdsburg area.
SLIDESHOW: Small town, big lights at the Geyserville Tractor Parade
The town of Geyserville grew by more than 4,000 people the Saturday after Thanksgiving when the annual Tree Lighting and Tractor Parade rumbled down its main street. The small community celebration that started in 2010 has exploded in popularity and this year featured 40 official entries, plus a visit from Santa Claus and State Senator Mike McGuire. The parade is sponsored by the Geyserville Chamber of Commerce, local merchants and the Geyserville Volunteer Fire Association.
SLIDESHOW: Santa sightings at the Healdsburg Museum
Anyone seeking added inspiration to get in the holiday mood should visit the "Season for Santas" toy exhibit at the Healdsburg Museum which opened Friday, Nov. 23. The display features more than 100 Santas from Steve and Judy Everett's collection, as well as the return of Wayne Padd's Lionel model train and carnival train village. Santas of all sizes and character motifs can be viewed including a Home Simpson Santa. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m Wednesdays to Sundays and admission is free.
Healdsburg Police and Sheriff Logs, Nov. 12 – 18
The following are excerpted from the log entries of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department for the Healdsburg area.
