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Coffee in hand, Healdsburg? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Vacant Healdsburg shop to become artful live-work hub downtown
  • How Healdsburg's new end-of-life program is quietly filling a big need
  • How soldiers, beer debates and wine wins shaped Healdsburg's past

Also on today's calendar: Live Music at Spicy Vines - Featuring Le Duo and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 87 and low of 51 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 50.
  • Monday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Storied Healdsburg Property Clears Live-Work Design Hurdle (patch.com) — A long-vacant former blacksmith and muffler shop at 444 Healdsburg Avenue is set for a major transformation into a live-work space after winning Healdsburg Planning Commission design approval. Owners Erin and Ken Werner plan to preserve the building's rustic industrial character while adding a second-story bedroom suite, sustainable upgrades, and a public garden with art installations that will enhance the downtown streetscape.
   

2. Where Healdsburg Finds A Map For End-Of-Life Journeys (patch.com) — Healdsburg's new "When the Time Comes" program is offering residents workshops, conversation circles, and one-on-one help with end-of-life planning and grief support through the Senior Center's Compassion Corner. Launched as a city pilot in late 2025, it's already drawing strong turnout for monthly "death curious" info sessions, community circles, and upcoming fall workshops on hospice, body disposition options, and family conversations.
   

3. Flashbacks for August 30, 2026 (healdsburgtribune.com) — Healdsburg's past comes alive with a 1901 visit from California Volunteers camping at Luce's Park, a 1951 fight over beer sales at Rec Park, and 1976 wine wins for local vineyards. The piece closes by inviting you to explore more at the Healdsburg Museum on Matheson Street.
   

4. Prep roundup: Sonoma Valley flag football wins again; Carrillo, Montgomery, Rancho among volleyball winners (pressdemocrat.com) — Healdsburg High athletes had a strong start to the fall season, with junior Lucas Welty winning the boys' race at the Bob Shorr Invitational and the cross country team unofficially topping the field. Fellow junior Domenico Cornilsen also placed in the top five, and Healdsburg volleyball swept St. Helena 3–0 as part of a busy slate of Sonoma County prep results.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday August 29
  • Bolero at HopMonk Sebastopol →
    HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol
    8:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Executive Committee Orientation
    Piner-Olivet Charter Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • School Picture Day
    Piner-Olivet Charter Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Bike Safety Meeting--Mandatory for Bike Riders
    Piner-Olivet Charter Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Had fun yesterday, tearing out a brier patch of Blue Berry and other plants and debris.
    Went home, took a shower and scrubbed down with a Brillo Pad and washcloth and it cleaned up well. The funny part is, there's nothing on the left arm… (Nextdoor Dry Creek Valley)
  • Santa Rosa City Schools posted a job opening for Coach-Track, Head Coach Men at Piner High School (Spring 2026/2027) in Santa Rosa. Apply here.
  • In N Out Burger posted a job opening for Store Associate in Santa Rosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Healdsburg here.

Ok Healdsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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