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Supporting the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

Tom Negrino — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:59:08 +0000

The Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is coming up (this is its 20th year!), and I’d like to urge everyone to help support it. You can find collection jars at many businesses throughout town, and of course you may donate at the event itself. But it’s always best to donate before the event. It’s a great show, and one of the things that make Healdsburg special. Please dig deep for this terrific community tradition.

You may also support the event by mailing a check to the event organizers:

American Legion Veterans
P.O. Box 208
Healdsburg, CA 95448

Historic Homes Tour Coming Up

Tom Negrino — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:17:07 +0000

We’re looking forward to the 20th Annual Historic Healdsburg Homes Tour, on Sunday, May 2, from 1:00 to 4:30 PM. The Tour is being presented by the Healdsburg Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Proceeds from the Tour support Healdsburg area public schools and scholarships.

This year, the Tour will visit five charming homes within walking distance of the historic Healdsburg Plaza. Each home on the Tour has a knowledgeable docent that can explain the historical significance of the home and discuss its special features. The last stop on the Tour will be a visit to the Healdsburg Museum’s “Cabins to Craftsman: 100 Years of Healdsburg Architecture” exhibit. The exhibit provides a glimpse into local historical architecture leading up to 1910. It includes pioneer furnishings and objects brought to Healdsburg after the California Gold Rush. You’ll also be able to view handmade quilts and furniture of the time; an 1869 stereopticon with 3-D stereoscopic images of 1870s Healdsburg; and much more. A special part of the exhibit focuses on “Then and Now” photographs of local 100-year-old buildings.

Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 on the day of the tour. Information on purchasing tickets can be found at the Healdsburg AAUW website.

Please support the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration!

Tom Negrino — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:56:26 +0000

Lightly edited, here’s a plea for a good cause from Lorraine Plass, Cdr, American Legion Veterans:

I’d like you to post a note about the Healdsburg Fourth of July celebration. We’re the 501(c)19 Non-Profit group of all volunteers who for no salary have taken on the task of running a fireworks program for the 4th of July, since the City banned fireworks 20 years ago. This is our 19th year and we could use folks to mail in a couple of bucks. (Just think – if everyone in Healdsburg sent in $2.00, we’d have 3/4 of it paid). I’m short about $6,500 just to finish paying off the bill, which is COD on the 4th. If you can lend a hand, I’d appreciate passing the word on through even your own personal emails to friends throughout the City.

Address for donations:

American Legion Veterans
P.O. Box 208
Healdsburg, CA 95448

You’ll also find collection jars at many businesses throughout town, and of course you may donate at the event itself. But the most bang for the buck is to donate before the event. It’s always a great event, and a great cause. Please dig deep for this excellent community event.

Farmer’s Market Arts & Crafts Fair

Tom Negrino — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:30:57 +0000

Throughout the month of November, the Saturday morning Farmer’s Market will also be hosting 30 or so arts & crafts vendors. Chances are, you’ll find something great for someone on your holiday shopping list. And lots of yummy produce and other food, too.

It’s happening this Saturday, November 17 (also November 24), from 9AM – Noon, in the usual place; the lot behind Hotel Healdsburg, one block west of the Plaza.

Lotus Thai restaurant closes forever Tuesday

Tom Negrino — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:39:56 +0000

We saw in a letter in the Tribune that Lotus Thai restaurant on the Plaza was going to close soon, so we made a point of going there for dinner last night. Tuesday 11/13 is their last night in business, so get there soon if you want to say goodbye.

Lotus Thai has been in business 12 years, the whole time we’ve been in Healdsburg (we moved here in 1999). We liked it not just for the food, but because it was a reasonably-priced restaurant on the Plaza (certainly a vanishing breed). They’re closing due to personal life changes happening to the owner, Jackie. She’ll be moving on to open a Thai grocery, Aroon Market on Cleveland in Santa Rosa, sometime next year.

Plans are that the space on the Plaza will become an Italian restaurant, opening in March of 2008.

Thanks to Jackie, Angie, and the rest of the crew at Lotus Thai for lots of yummy Thai food over the years. You’ll be missed.