Healdsburg Daily: What You Need To Know Today (Thu, Dec 9)

Happy Thursday, people of Healdsburg! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 55 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Healdsburg today:

1. Article From a User With I Am A Robot Tag (I hope) (Healdsburg Patch)
2. An Article From National Staff Account (Healdsburg Patch)
3. An Article From A Regular Staffer (Healdsburg Patch)
4. An Article From a News Partner (News Partner)
5. Annemarie Bucher Obituary (1933 - 2021) - Healdsburg', CA - Press Democrat (Legacy.com)
6. Save the Date - Enoforum USA's Inaugural 2022 In-Person Event (wineindustryadvisor.com)
7. Ozzy Jimenez Named Mayor Elect of Healdsburg (KSRO)
8. Culture Crush—Christmas Classics at the Raven, Corte Madera Library Celebration, and More (Pacific Sun)
9. Benefield: Bandleader keeps the music going with a little help from his friends (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
10. M’town, Kelseyville boys win NCL I openers (Lake County Record-Bee)
11. Things to do in Sonoma County, Dec. 10-19, 2021 (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
12. Prep basketball roundup: West County's Lowenberg passes 1000 career points (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
13. Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk visits Healdsburg art gallery, skate park (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
14. Order Up: A little boozy news for the holidays (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
15. 9 Sparkling Wineries to Visit in Sonoma This Holiday Season (Sonoma Magazine)
16. Providence Sonoma County hospital CEO Tyler Hedden exits for Oregon health system senior role (North Bay Business Journal)
17. Anti-mandate protesters bang on windows of Healdsburg City Hall (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
18. A Wine Country Michelin Star Will Reopen with a More Modern Look and Casual Menu This Spring (Eater SF)
19. Relax and unwind with these 4 low-key getaways in WA, AZ, CA (seattlepi.com)
20. Dry Creek Vineyard appoints new CFO at Healdsburg winery (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

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Today in Healdsburg:

• Staff Event In Healdsburg Today (9:00 AM)
• Free Event In Healdsburg Today (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Sonoma Sheriff: "Today, December 7, we remember all those who died and fought back in the attack on Pearl Harbor, 80 years ago on this date in 1941. Check out the U.S. Navy Facebook for today's Remembrance ceremony, "Valor, Sacrifice and Peace." #NeverFo..." (Facebook)
• Sonoma Sheriff: "Two men arrested after pursuit that ended in a crash. Deputies arrested two men on Sunday night after they led peace officers on a 16 mile pursuit that ended with a crash into on occupied travel trailer in Sebastopol. At about 9 PM last ..." (Facebook)
• Sonoma County Scanner Updates: "December 7 1941 - A Day That Will Live in Infamy. Photos by Admin 1" (Facebook)
• Sonoma County Scanner Updates: "12/7/21 630pm While CHP working a crash on SR12 a suspected DUI crashes into the tow truck and patrol car. There no injuries." (Facebook)
• Sonoma Sheriff: "So We May Never Forget Sheriff James Petray EOW December 5, 1920 The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office honors the memory of Sheriff James Petray who was killed in the line of duty 101 years ago. On December 5, 1920, Sonoma County Sheriff Ja..." (Facebook)
• Sonoma County Farm Bureau: "Sonoma County Farm Bureau Board President, Jennifer Beretta received the California Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award, presented to young agricultural professionals who contribute through involvement in agriculture, leadership ..." (Facebook)
• County of Sonoma: "[En Español abajo] FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: Will my child get the same dose as an adult? RESPONSE: No. The Pfizer vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds is one third the dose given to those 12 years and older. The existing Pfizer vaccine used f..." (Facebook)
• Ariel Kelley, Healdsburg City Councilmember: "I am honored to have been appointed Healdsburg's next Vice Mayor. Thank you to my fellow councilmembers for this exciting opportunity." (Facebook)
• City of Healdsburg: "Healdsburg City Council Meeting, December 6, 2021. Comments are not being monitored on the Facebook Live stream. To comment on agenda items during the live stream, please join the Zoom meeting in progress at https://cityofhealdsburg-org...." (Facebook)
• County of Sonoma: "[En Español abajo] Volunteer interpretation and health professionals needed. Sonoma County is urgently seeking volunteers to assist with our pediatric vaccination mission. We are looking for people with Spanish interpretation abilities t..." (Facebook)
• David Hagele, Healdsburg City Council: "Merry Healsburg!!! (photo credit: Christian Sullberg)" (Facebook)
• Sonoma County Farm Bureau: "Dutton Estate Finds Success in Hard Cider! Check out this article in the December issue of the Sonoma-Marin Farm News to learn more about Joe and Kylie Dutton's journey into creating a fruit-forward hard cider https://sonomafb.org/dut..." (Facebook)
• County of Sonoma: "Contact tracing is an important step in slowing the spread of COVID-19. If you are identified as someone who has been in contact with an infected person, a health worker may contact you. Contact tracing helps break the chain of infection..." (Facebook)
• Sonoma County Farm Bureau: "On December 6, 2021, a North Carolina County jury found Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) co-founder, Wayne Hsiung, guilty of two felonies after being arrested in 2018 for stealing a goat from a family-run homestead called Sospiro Ranch in ..." (Facebook)
• Corazón Healdsburg: "(English below) #QueMeLaPongo Nuestra comunidad latina está orgullosa por estar vacunada y por haber contribuido para la seguridad de nuestros entes queridos y nuestra comunidad. Juntos luchamos mucho para garantizar que todos que necesi..." (Facebook)
• County of Sonoma: "El rastreo de contactos es un paso importante para frenar la propagación de COVID-19. Si usted ha sido identificado como alguien que ha estado en contacto con una persona infectada, un trabajador de la salud puede comunicarse con usted. ..." (Facebook)
• Healdsburg Running Company: "Happy Birthday, WE LOVE YOU TIFF! Come celebrate @redtrailhawk tonight at our ladies night run! Come demo @hoka Bondi x’s, run, sip, shop and eat cake at @shopluckyheron with us! #happybirthdaytiff #ladiesnightrun #ladiesrunthistown" (Facebook)
• Healdsburg High School: "HHS boys are St. Helena high’s Sutter Home Invitational Tournament champions after beating Fortuna high 65-40! Congrats to Graham Macdonald - tourney mvp and Sebby Leffew and Sam Vanden Heuvel both named to all tournament teams." (Facebook)
• Healdsburg Prune Packers: "Prune Packers fans! Our first merch drop of the year is here! Head to https://www.prunepackers.org/shop-1?page=2 to get your hands on the newest and finest merch in #TheBurg #GoPack #BoyzNtheBurg #KingsOfTheNorth #WineCountry" (Facebook)
• County of Sonoma: "[En Español abajo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Twenty-five percent of Sonoma County children ages 5 to 11 now partially or fully vaccinated against COVID-19. One in four Sonoma County children ages 5 to 11 are now fully or partially vaccinate..." (Facebook)
• Ariel Kelley, Healdsburg City Councilmember: "Celebrating Healdsburg’s Senior community today and everyday! Such a special dinner for our older adults in Healdsburg. Big shout out to the city staff and our amazing volunteer team who made today happen." (Facebook)
• Sonoma County Farm Bureau: "Sonoma County Farm Bureau Holiday Gift Guide Founder and owner John Balletto started his family business after the untimely death of his father in 1977. At the age of 17, when the family needed him the most, he put their needs before..." (Facebook)
• Stay Healdsburg: "Merry Healdsburg Weekend was a smash 🕯! More festive holiday events will be taking place all month long in Healdsburg, be sure to check them out! : PC @willbucquoy Photos by Will Bucquoy/For the City of Healdsburg" (Facebook)
• Healdsburg High School: "The 72nd Annual Redwood Empire Invitational Basketball Tournament (REIBT) starts TODAY!!! Games begin at 6:00pm in both Smith Robinson Gym and the new East Gym. First HHS Girls game begins on Weds. at 8:00pm vs. Clearlake First HHS Boys ..." (Facebook)
• Healdsburg Beer Company: "Very excited about this - we medaled at the Brussels Beer Challenge with our Robust Porter. The little nanobrewery that could is now world-wide. Belgium! We medled in freaking Belgium! Cheers! #craftbeer" (Facebook)
• Healdsburg Running Company: "What a wonderful ladies night celebrating our fearless leader @redtrailhawk, running, sipping, shopping and enjoying the holiday lights! Thank you so much @shopluckyheron for the amazing gifts and @lousavss from @hoka for the fast carbon..." (Facebook)
• Sonoma County Library: "Stumped on what to read next? #SonomaCountyLibrary assembles Book Bundles for you to check out and take home. Fill out the form online and your local librarian will select a variety of books and let you know when they are ready to pick u..." (Facebook)
• Healdsburg Beer Company: "Very excited about this - we medaled at the @bbeerchallenge with our Robust Porter. The little nanobrewery that could is now world-wide. Belgium! We medaled in freaking Belgium! Cheers! #craftbeer" (Facebook)
• County of Sonoma: "Supervisor David Rabbitt is inviting the public to attend a special hybrid town hall meeting on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to address ongoing traffic challenges and future improvements around the Penngrove community. Panelists at the meeting ..." (Facebook)
• County of Sonoma: "[En Español abajo] Please join us today at 4 p.m. here on Facebook for a COVID-19 community update with county health officials. Today’s update will include information about the new Omicron variant, holiday guidance and the county's vac..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Riverside-Riverview: "ISO handy person to assemble bookshelf. - Semi-finished but encountered some small problems along the way🥴. Riverside/Riverview. Willing to handsomely compensate for help..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Healdsburg: "Found a housekey on University. - Has an interesting tag. Let me know if you lost one. Bruce" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Healdsburg: "This series is so inspiring, especially as we consider individually and collectively how we can best help (to solve and heal) homelessness, mental illness, etc. - Happy Holidays. https://www.csmonitor.com/Podcasts/People-Making-a-Difference" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Healdsburg: "Artificial Christmas tree free to anyone who can use it. - Still in the box. We don't have room for it in our house unfortunately." (Nextdoor)
• Public Information Officer Nizza Sequeira, Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District: "Free Tire Recycling Event - Thank you to everyone that participated in the tire recycling event this weekend. The Conservation Corps North Bay has informed us that they have reached their capacity and will not be accepting any more tire..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Healdsburg: "The Healdsburg Chorus performance scheduled for this evening is SOLD OUT! - No tickets will be sold at the door. Thank you to all who came and listened to the free concert yesterday in the Healdsburg Plaza - and mark your calendars for ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Parkland Farms: "Now hiring for part-time landscaping maintenance/ construction assistent - https://www.facebook.com/job_opening/1228476610963132/?source=share" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Riverside-Riverview: "Does anyone know of someone to repair gas fireplace? - Have called several people and no luck. Thanks for any recommendations." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Healdsburg: "Ho ho ho Healdsburg area neighbors! - Just a quick note to let you know that Jeff Cohn Cellars' Holiday à GOGO case sale is going on now! Enjoy 30% savings highly-acclaimed 91 + pt wines for the holidays - YUM! Mix + Match Zin, Syrahs..." (Nextdoor)
• California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, State of California: "Season of Giving: Fight Social Isolation - This year has been difficult for many Californians. Take time this holiday season to check in and make sure your friends, loved ones, and neighbors are well. Together, Californians can get thro..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mill Creek Rd: "FOUND DOG 12/3/21: Do you recognize this dog? - He is a black and white put bull mix reportedly found on Moore Lane in Healdsburg. No collar, no tags, and no microchip information. If you recognize this dog or have any information, pleas..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Healdsburg: "Hello Neighbors - Handyman/woman I have a washer if anyone is interested in picking up! It dumps water and doesn’t move to wash cycle. All other cycles work. My loss your gain Let me know if anyone is interested Thanks for rea..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Healdsburg: "Looking to sell these three items. - A Pioneer audio/receiver model VSX 821-k, a Samsung 18” tv, & Polkaudio speakers model TSi300. All for $500 or can sell individually. All three are in great condition. Please feel free to contact me." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Healdsburg: "We need a plumber for a clogged kitchen sink. - Early Tuesday. Recommendations are appreciated (Healdsburg)" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Healdsburg: "Hi I really need help with my chicken. - I have called every vet in the local area and no one is available to help. My chicken has an impacted crop and I’m starting to really stress out. Please let me know if you guys know anyone who can..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Healdsburg: "There is still a need a Latina actor to play the role of the Mother in the Raven Players production of the Mexican-American family drama Cesar Died Today. - I’m getting a little nervous because the director asked me what size dress do I ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Healdsburg: "We will have our 2nd annual toy drive !!! - Light parade show starting in Windsor and cruising through healdsburg ave (the plaza) around 5-5:30 pm ending at community center this Saturday the 11th" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Healdsburg: "We will have our 2nd annual toy drive !!! - Light parade show starting in Windsor and cruising through healdsburg ave (the plaza) around 5-5:30 pm ending at community center this Saturday the 11th" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Parkland Farms: "Someone to watch our sweet kitty - Hi there. We are going away for two weeks over the Christmas and New Years. Typically we board our cat at the vet, but two weeks seems so long for our little guy. He is old (14), sweet and loves to s..." (Nextdoor)
• Rey Mysterio, Community Contributor: "Found a brown lab. He bit me, but not too hard. If he's yours post back. Happy to return him." (Patch)
• Kenny Omega, Neighbor: "My dog got out under the fence last night and hasn't come back. He's a brown labrador with a purple and gold collar. If you see him please tell me! I miss him very much! He don't bite hard so you can grab him if you se ehim." (Patch)

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