🌱 $12M Condos Downtown + What's Next For The Bear + Burn Smoke Today

Hello, friends! Welcome to your Fathers Day and Juneteenth weekend edition of the Healdsburg Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Let's get right into it.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Friday: Fog and clouds turning to sun. High: 83 Low: 52.
• Saturday: Partly sunny. Warmest day of the weekend. High: 84 Low: 53.
• Sunday: Partly sunny again. High: 81 Low: 45.
• Monday: Mix of clouds and sun. Cooling down a little. High: 73 Low: 45.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High: 77 Low: 48.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Healdsburg:

1. The two insanely fancy apartments being built on Center Street — two doors north of Black Oak Coffee, between the Gold Bloom jewelry store and the Healdsburg Center for the Arts — just hit the market for $11.5 million and $12.5 million, respectively. They're called "The Terraces," and the sellers describe them as "unparalleled boutique build-to-suit residences" that "combine remarkable luxury with the ultimate in convenience and style." More from the double real-estate listing that went live yesterday: "The thoughtful design and architectural detail of the project sets The Terraces apart from its peers and offers unique rental income opportunity. The residences come with exquisite finishes, large terraces with full kitchens and offer both Plaza and Fitch Mountain views. The 5,200 sq ft residence includes a dramatic and private rooftop garden with pool, spas, water features, fire pits and all season barbecue kitchen and bar. The building, managed by Mayacama, will provide full time concierge, butler and chauffeur service, allowing residents and guests to tour the magnificent countryside of Sonoma and Napa counties. Residents will also enjoy full access to Mayacama Golf Club and the charming Healdsburg Ruse Inn. The Terraces experience offers the gift of being able to enjoy a unique sense of community and shared personal experience in the heart of this world renowned wine country destination." Check out the listing for some mind-blowing renderings of how the other half lives. (Compass)

2. Longtime Healdsburg resident Barbara Zilich-Thomason, well known for her work in the ag arena and at various community institutions, has passed away at age 77. She reportedly moved to Healdsburg in the 1970s and never looked back. Here are some highlights from Barbara's obituary: "She was a first-class tour guide for the visiting families and friends experiencing the treasures of California. She was always ready to go whether by car or horseback. Working as a dispatcher for several years, Barbara proudly served the Healdsburg Police Department officers and the community. She then worked for nearly 20 years for the Healdsburg School District. ... Supporting her children's interests, she volunteered for the Healdsburg 4-H and Healdsburg Future Farmers of America chaperoning students and generously opening her barn doors providing a place for students to raise livestock. As a member of Russian River Riders [at Hoof Beat Park] and Sonoma County Driving and Riding Club she was well known for her leadership at fundraising events, trail clean up and organizing rides over the years." Barbara's friends and family will be holding a celebration of life for her on the afternoon of July 9 at the Sonoma County Driving & Riding Clubhouse near the fairgrounds. (Legacy.com)
3. The old Bear Republic space off the western edge of the plaza, near the bridge over Foss Creek, is nearing the end of a "significant remodel" designed to "make it more appealing" to potential future tenants, local realtor Eric Drew tells the Healdsburg Tribune. He says that "the restaurant space at 345 Healdsburg Ave. suffered 30-plus years of minor water leaks in the bathrooms, kitchen and bar areas [that] caused extensive damage to the building" — and that "there is no deal in place, but we are talking to a few interested parties.” More from the Tribune: "The 25,439-square-foot two-story building is built for a restaurant on the ground floor with office space above. The current remodel is expanding outdoor dining for the downstairs restaurant, according to Drew. He said there are a couple possible tenants in negotiation for the location, and expected an announcement later this year. When asked when a new restaurant is likely to open in the location, Drew deadpanned, 'Sometime this decade, I’m sure.'" Meanwhile, Bear Republic beers are now being brewed by the company that bought them earlier this year: Drake’s Brewing in the East Bay. They even added a new one to the lineup recently, called Racer 7 Hazy IPA — a "less bitter, fruitier" spin on their Racer 5 IPA classic. "As summer begins," the Tribune writes, "the finality of the sale is inescapable — their custom-built brewing and production facility in Cloverdale was listed for liquidation in May, and the bidding process for the facilities ends this week." Bear Republic fans and brewing enthusiasts have been picking through some cool old beer signs and other more utility items in two liquidation auctions they hosted online, but both appear to be closed now. (Healdsburg Tribune & West Auctions & West Auctions)
4. If you're mourning the departure of the Bear from Healdsburg and Sonoma County, you might check out another local option that's been gaining some traction: Healdsburg Beer Company. (This is not an ad, BTW — I just really love the beer!) Founder Kevin McGee says he originally brewed it in small batches for nearly 14 years from his garage in Parkland Farms, delivering it to neighbors via skateboard. A few years ago, though, his family bought the old Anderson Valley Brewing Company up in Mendocino County (where they host the popular annual Boonville Beer Fest). So Kevin has since started brewing his beers "on the big-toys in Boonville," he says. "Back when I started no one was doing super-small-batch brewing and it was a real struggle to get people to even try it," he adds over email. "Believe it or not, the first keg I sold of it was to Guy Fieri’s restaurant in Windsor and they are pretty much the first to give me an opportunity to prove the brewery was a real thing." Now many bars in Healdsburg and neighboring towns have it on tap. And last year Kevin started canning his blonde ale, IPA and porter — which you can find in local stores like Big John's and Tip Top Liquors. The Healdsburg Prune Packers baseball team is also serving it at their home games at Rec Park this season. Kevin says he will be "more formally launching" the beer statewide later this summer, including a new Belgian pale ale. You can get more details on the Healdsburg Beer Company website. (Inbox & Healdsburg Beer Company)
5. Heads up: There's a prescribed burn happening today just to our north, on Monkey Rock Road in the hills above Geyserville, according to the Northern Sonoma County Fire District: "Because the fire will be located on a ridge the fire will most likely be visible from Healdsburg and Cloverdale," district officials say. "Depending on the availability of aircraft, CAL FIRE air tankers may fly over for training. This training allows new air tanker pilots to observe fire and smoke behavior in a real world setting." (Northern Sonoma County Fire District via Facebook)

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This weekend in Healdsburg:

Friday, June 16

• Healdsburg Wrestling Club Hosts Annual Drew Esquivel Memorial Wrestling Camp at the High School (June 16-17, 8AM-12PM)
• "Law Enforcement Torch Run" for the Special Olympics of Northern California: Healdsburg Police Officers Run From the Community Center to the Southern City Limit, Where They Hand the Torch to Sonoma County Sheriff's Deputies (8:15AM)
• Zero Waste Sonoma Hosts Free Recycling Event at the Luther Burbank Center for Electronics Waste, Solar Panels & Mattresses (June 16-18, 9AM-5PM)
• Wine Road Hosts "Esprit du Rhone" Wine Tasting Experience at Trattore Farms in Geyserville, Showcasing Rhone Varietals Grown in the Dry Creek Valley (9:30-11AM)
• Healdsburg Library Hosts Family Bilingual Storytime at Giorgi Park (10:30AM)
• Country Summer Music Festival at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Featuring Artists Like Tenille Townes, Eric Church & Lynyrd Skynyrd (June 16-18, 12PM-Late)
• "Friday Flicks" at the Healdsburg Library: Family-Friendly Film Screening (Weekly, 1PM)
• Ribbon Cutting for the New Shuttle From SMART Train Station to the Sonoma County Airport (2:30PM)
• Healdsburg Running Company Hosts Friday Night Kids Run Through Town, Ending at Angela's Ice Cream Shop on the Plaza (5PM)
• Great Sage Kung Fu Hosts Self-Defense Training Seminar for Women & Girls Aged 8 & Over at the Healdsburg Parks & Rec Center (5-6:30PM)
• Third Rail Band Live at Hudson Street Wineries (5-8PM)
• SoulShine Live at Furthermore Wines (5-8PM)
• Corazón Healdsburg Hosts Garden Workshop / Taller de Jardinería at the Healdsburg Community Center: Create Your Own Garden Bucket / Crear Su Propia Maceta de Jardinería (6PM)
• Healdsburg Prune Packers Baseball Team Plays Home Game Vs. West Coast Admirals at Rec Park (June 16-17, 6PM)
• "Seussical the Musical" at the Raven Theater (June 16-17, 7PM)
• Tequila Tasting Dinner at Leo Steen Wines (7-9PM)
• Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes Live at the Elephant in the Room (8-11PM)
• American Mile Live at Coyote Sonoma (8-11PM)

Saturday, June 17

• Healdsburg Farmers Market in the West Plaza Parking Lot (8:30AM-12PM)
• Yard Sale at 472 Moore Lane (9AM)
• Read to a Dog at the Healdsburg Library (Weekly, 11AM-12PM)
• Winemaker Series at Seghesio Family Vineyards: Learn About Italian Heritage Varietals (11AM-1PM)
• Classic Car Show & BBQ at Healdsburg Senior Living (11AM-2PM)
• "Music in the Vineyards" Concert Series at Orsi Family Vineyards, Featuring Soft Rock Tribute Band Mustache Harbor (12PM)
• North Coast Wine & Food Festival at the Luther Burbank Center (12-4PM)
• Tamarind Boutique in Downtown Healdsburg Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary, Featuring Jewelry Pop-Up & Trunk Show (12-6PM)
• "The Veggie Queen" Jill Nussinow Gives Instant Pot Cooking Demo at the Healdsburg Library (2PM)
• "Seussical the Musical" at the Raven Theater (2PM)
• Summer Pick-Up Party at Alley 6 Craft Distillery (2-5PM)
• Healdsburg Jazz Festival Hosts Free Juneteenth Celebration in the Plaza, Featuring Live Music by Gospel, Blues, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Swing & Spoken Word Artists; Plus Arts & Crafts, Juneteenth Education & Music Workshops (2-8PM)
• Healdsburg Nonprofit Farm to Pantry Hosts "Summer Supper" Garden Party & Fundraiser at Kendall-Jackson in Santa Rosa (4:30PM)
• Annual Dinner in the Vineyard at Medlock Ames (5-8PM)
• David Udolf Jazz Trio Live at the Hotel Healdsburg Spirit Bar (6-9PM)
• Rodney Strong Kicks Off Summer Concert Series With Performances by Marc Cohn & Shawn Colvin (6PM)
• Blake Mills Live at Little Saint (8-10PM)
• Batacha Live at Coyote Sonoma (8-10PM)
• Healdsburg Jazz Festival: Howard Wiley Quartet Performs at the Elephant in the Room (9PM)

Sunday, June 18

• Fitch Mountain Footrace (8AM)
• Sonoma County Go Wild Hikers Host Fathers Day "Hike With the Dogs" at Healdsburg Ridge Preserve (9-11AM)
• Healdsburg Center for the Arts Hosts Tour of Oliver Art Ranch in Geyserville (9AM-12:30PM)
• Father's Day Jazz Brunch at the Montage (10AM-2PM)
• "Outstanding in the Field" Outdoor Dining Experience at Alexander Valley Hops, Featuring Beers by Russian River Brewing Co. (4PM)
• Free Pipe-Organ Concert at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Featuring Members of the Redwood Empire Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (5PM)
• Healdsburg Jazz Festival: Father's Day Celebration & Performance by Samara Joy at Bacchus Landing (7-8:30PM)
• Parker Millsap & Alexa Rosa Live at Little Saint (8-10PM)

Monday, June 19

• Memorial for Former Healdsburg Resident Sally Anna Smith at the Healdsburg Community Church (11AM)
• Healdsburg Jazz Festival: Artist in Residence John Santos Filosofía Performs "Caribeña Concert" at the Raven Theater, Plus Documentary Film Screening (6-9:30PM)

Tuesday, June 20

• Healdsburg Farmers Market on the Plaza (9AM-12:30PM)
• Food Distribution at the Healdsburg Community Center (Weekly, 9:30-10:30AM)
• Healdsburg Jazz Festival: Grupo Falso Baiano Performs Lunch Concert at The Madrona (12-2PM)
• Healdsburg Jazz Festival: Nick Rossi Presents "History of Recorded Jazz" at the Healdsburg Library, Featuring Live Music by the Santa Rosa JC's “Blue” Jazz Combo (3-5:30PM)
• West Side School District Board of Trustees Meeting (5-7PM)
• Chris King Teaches Adult Aikido & Self-Defense Class at the Healdsburg Community Center (Weekly, June 20-August 8, 5-6PM)
• Michelle Lambert Live at the Luther Burbank Center (5:30-7:30PM)
• Tuesdays in the Plaza: Live Music by Afro-Cuban Jazz Band Carlitos Medrano & Sabor De Mi Cuba (6PM)
• Healdsburg City Council Meeting (6PM)
• Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters Live at the Elephant in the Room (7:30-10:30PM)

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— 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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