Hey, y’all! It’s a beautiful fall Friday in town and I’m here in your inbox with a jam-packed weekend edition of the Healdsburg Patch newsletter. Today you’ll learn about:

• A juice shop closing on the plaza after six-plus years in business
• A long-awaited “climate strategy” doc that the city just finalized
• The newest higher-up at our local fire department
• How some of the high school’s sports teams are doing this season
• An insane amount of events happening in Healdsburg this weekend
• And more…

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Healdsburg in the news:

1. Healdsburg has a new environmental bible of sorts to inform local policy in the coming years. It’s called the Climate Mobilization Strategy, and city leaders gave it their final stamp of approval on Monday “following several revisions to the plan that were proposed by the city staff after a year-long development calendar,” the Healdsburg Tribune reports. More from the story: “The revisions were, at least in part, due to the late circulation of an online petition that questioned the value of the city’s CMS initiative. The purpose in developing the strategy was in support of state and regional greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. ‘The Strategy identifies key measures and actions that will be most impactful in reducing GHG emissions, are equitable, feasible, and community driven,’ according to the document presented at the meeting. As noted in its overview, ‘The City of Healdsburg is unique for a small city, operating its own electric, water, and wastewater systems… These unique community characteristics provide climate action opportunities that may not be possible in other communities.’ Andrew Sturmfels, the assistant city manager who oversaw the study, emphasized that maintaining community ‘smalltown values’ through the actions outlined in the CMS was an overriding goal in developing the strategy. Yet the CMS plan, as presented, remained complex and multilayered, with 93 action items in 18 different measures, covering a panoply of climate-related topics.” You can read more about the plan’s particulars in the Trib, or check out it out in full on the city’s website. (Healdsburg Tribune & City of Healdsburg)
2. Six years after opening on the plaza between Mr. Moons and the bakery, local “juice and smoothie bar” The Nectary is closing its doors any day now, according to a sign posted on the window. And the original location in Sebastopol will also shut down. The official closing date for the Healdsburg shop is listed on the sign as Oct. 15, but it was still open when I stopped by yesterday; a young lady working the counter wasn’t sure when it’ll close for good. I’ve reached out to the owner, Gia Baiocchi, for a date — will keep you all posted. In a letter from Gia taped onto The Nectary’s window, she doesn’t say why, exactly, the juice shop is going out of business, but does write: “This was a very difficult decision for me to make, but the time has come for the doors of The Nectary to close… it has been one of life’s greatest gifts to steward this business and witness the positive impact it’s had in so many people’s lives.” She also writes: “It all started 10 years ago, as a dream to provide deep nourishment and healthy offerings in the form of FOOD and MEDICINE for our community… what The Nectary has blossomed and grown into since our fledgling years at the Barlow [in Sebastopol] is beyond my wildest dreams! It has truly been a blessing to tend to the health and well being of Sebastopol, Healdsburg and our greater Sonoma County community.” (The Nectary)
   
3. The Healdsburg Fire Department just brought a new captain on board. “We are pleased to announce Captain Victor Andrade assumed the role of B shift Fire Captain at the Healdsburg Fire Department, on October 16, 2023,” city officials announced this week. “Originally from Mexico and moving to the United States at 10 years old, Victor has built a commendable career in the fire service. His journey includes volunteer service at Cloverdale Fire and a significant 16-year stint at CalFire, progressing through roles like Helitack Firefighter and Fire Apparatus Engineer, and eventually Fire Captain, with service across several units including Eel River and Konocti Conservation Camps, Sea Ranch, and most recently Healdsburg CalFire. Victor and his wife Olga, who also works in Healdsburg, reside in Santa Rosa with their two sons, Oliver (10) and Lucas (8). The City of Healdsburg is delighted to welcome them. Please join us in welcoming Captain Andrade and his family. We anticipate his leadership and rich experience will greatly benefit our fire department and the wider community.” (City of Healdsburg)

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• Sunday Brunch & Football at Fogbelt Station Beer Garden (Weekly, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.)
• Healdsburg Community Church Hosts Info Session on “Proposed Campus Update Plans, Including Architectural Drawings, Scope of Work & Cost Estimates” (After Service)
• City of Healdsburg & Corazón Healdsburg Host Community Housing & Resource Fair at the Community Center, Featuring E-Bike Giveaway (1-5 p.m.)
• Matinee Performance of “Evil Dead: The Musical” at the Raven Theater (2 p.m.)
• AVFilm Hosts Horror Film Discussion at Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves: “Night of the Living Dead” From 1968 & “Get Out” From 2017 (2-4 p.m.)
• Debut Party & Open House for Heartizens, New Healdsburg Nonprofit “Dedicated to Empowering Kids’ Creative Potential” (3-6 p.m.)
• Homelessness Nonprofit Reach for Home Hosts Annual “Harvest of Hope” Fundraiser at Alexander Valley Hall (4-7 p.m.)
• The Lowest Pair & The Bohoss Boogie Boys Live at the Elephant in the Room (6-9 p.m.)

Monday, Oct. 23

• Burn Permits Now Allowed in Sonoma County for the Fall & Winter Seasons (8AM)
• “Universal Yums” for Tweens in Grades 4-6 at the Healdsburg Library: Explore Snack Food From Another Country (3:30-5 p.m.)
• Healdsburg City Council Hosts Workshop on the City’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Plan (5 p.m.)
• Yoga in the Vineyard at 32 Winds Winery (5:30-6:30 p.m.)
• Belly Dance Basics Class for Adults at the Healdsburg Community Center (Oct. 23-Nov. 27, 7-8 p.m.)
• Parsons Dance Group Performs at the Luther Burbank Center (7:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, Oct. 24

• Farm to Pantry Hosts Volunteer Veggie Glean at Front Porch Farm (8:30-11:30 a.m.)
• Food Distribution at the Healdsburg Community Center (Weekly, 9:30-10:30 a.m.)
• Preschool Storytime at the Healdsburg Library (10:30-11:15 a.m.)
• Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce Hosts “Branding & Bubbles” Women-in-Business Panel at Coyote Sonoma (3-5 p.m.)
• Homework Help at the Healdsburg Library (Weekly, 3:15-5:45 p.m.)
• Women-in-Business Local Vendors Market at Coyote Sonoma, Featuring 15+ Businesses & Drawing Prizes (5-7 p.m.)
• ¡Lotería! Noche de Juegos / Game Night With Prizes at the Healdsburg Library (6 p.m.)
• Healdsburg Running Company “Trail Sisters” Host Pine Flat Run & BBQ in Alexander Valley (6 p.m.)
• Musical for Kids at the Luther Burbank Center: “Pete the Cat’s Big Hollywood Adventure” (6:30 p.m.)
• Horror Film Screening at the Raven Theater: “Psycho” by Alfred Hitchcock (7 p.m.)
• Devon Gilfillian Live at Little Saint (8-10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• As the Healdsburg High School football team wraps up their 2023 season, time is running out for a win — one of which they haven’t had in over two years. Our boys will play league rival Maria Carrillo at Rec Park tonight. “Loyal Healdsburg fans are hoping that coach Randy Parmeter’s work ethic and consequences culture will pay off with a late-season victory to prevent another winless season,” the Tribune reports. “Their best chance might be this Friday night.” (Healdsburg Tribune)
• Meanwhile, on the cross country team, HHS siblings Kaeden and Sierra Anderson are reportedly crushing it. They “put up increasingly fast times over the last couple of weeks at their home course at Hoot Owl Vineyard in Alexander Valley,” writes the Trib. (Healdsburg Tribune)
• And Healdsburg High golfer Tehya Mitchell just won the league championships in Petaluma, according to the Press Democrat! On Monday, she’ll reportedly head down to the Bay Area for the qualifying tournament for division championships, which are scheduled for Oct. 30. (Press Democrat; paywall)

Now you’re in the loop for the weekend. See you soon!

— Simone Wilson

About me: I was born and raised in Healdsburg, CA, where I was the editor of the Healdsburg High School Hound’s Bark. I have since worked as a local journalist for publications in San Diego, Los Angeles, New York City and the Middle East. I’m currently a senior product manager for Patch.

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