🌱 Creek Week Cleanups In Healdsburg + Fights At Windsor Football Game

Hello again, everybody! Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 86 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Healdsburg today:

1. As a tie-in to National Pollution Prevention Week, several "Creek Week" community cleanup events are happening along the Russian River Watershed from Sep. 17 to 24. Here in Healdsburg, there will be a dedicated Russian River Watershed Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sep. 17 at Memorial Beach, as well as a Foss Creek Cleanup day on Saturday, Sep. 24. Interested parties can learn more and sign up at rrwatershed.org/project/creek-week. (Sonoma County Gazette)
2. As Healdsburg Greyhounds fans excitedly got into the spirit of their season opener on Friday, the scene at nearby Windsor High School was quite a different story. A group of about 20 teenagers reportedly got into a series of physical altercations during the Windsor home game, to the point where some parents had to get involved and contact law enforcement. Officials said at least two people were injured and two were arrested in connection with the fights, and it is believed that the incidents may have been gang-related. The Windsor Police Department is actively investigating the fights. (Healdsburg Patch)
3. As a reminder, most government offices and public libraries throughout Sonoma County will be closed this upcoming Monday, Sep. 5, in observance of Labor Day. Please plan accordingly if you will need to visit a local government office next week. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Sep. 6. (County of Sonoma)

Today in Healdsburg:

• Healdsburg Certified Farmers' Market At Healdsburg Plaza (9:00 AM)
• The VIP Tasting Experience At Blanchard Family Wines (1:00 PM)
• Tuesdays In The Plaza Featuring The Rubinoos At Healdsburg Plaza (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The 2022 Tuesdays in the Plaza concert series is coming to an end this week! The final performance will be The Rubinoos, who will be on from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Healdsburg Plaza. Head on down tonight to hear these "power pop stalwarts" play! (Healdsburg Community Services via Facebook)
• Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity this weekend? The Healdsburg Regional Library is hosting a "Read to a Dog" events on Saturday, Sep. 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Beginning readers can practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve their skills and confidence. (Sonoma County Library)
• If you're in search of a new job, Patch's latest employment roundup features full-time, part-time, and remote positions currently available through local employers. Check out the list to see who's hiring in the Healdsburg area for positions in sales, merchandising, customer service, and more. (Healdsburg Patch)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.