🌱 Healdsburg Water Bill Blues + New Mushroom Mural + Corazón CEO Out?

Hey, everybody! It's me, Simone, here with another big summer weekend edition of the Healdsburg Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town these days... 🌼

First, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Clouds turning to sun. High: 88 Low: 52.
• Sunday: Same deal. High: 89 Low: 51.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and a tiny bit cooler. High: 84 Low: 50.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Healdsburg today:

1. The next water and wastewater bills you receive from the City of Healdsburg will likely be around 15 percent higher than usual, thanks to a recent rate increase approved by the City Council, the Healdsburg Tribune reports. The increase per household will start small — but will rise by as much as 50 percent over the next four years, in "incremental year-by-year increases." A city rep explains to the Trib that "we delayed the rate increases due to Covid, and wastewater rates have not been increased since 2015. Also, the drought has had a significant impact on the water department’s operating revenues. This alone required changes to the existing rate structures in order to maintain safe and reliable drinking water." There are a bunch of nuances as to which types of homes will pay how much more, over what period of time — so click through to the Trib for the dirty details. (Healdsburg Tribune)
2. It looks like Glaydon J de Freitas Filho, who was hired as the CEO of local nonprofit Corazón Healdsburg in the fall of 2020, quietly left the position about a month ago. "Yesterday was my last day as the CEO of Corazon!" he wrote on LinkedIn at the time. "What a beautiful journey we had. Now it's time for a new chapter. Thank you corazon, community, and staff who worked with me in these 2 years to build a more compassionate and just community. We advanced a lot. Thank you!" I can't find any mention of his departure — or a potential replacement — on the Corazón Healdsburg website. Naturally, neighbors in the "What's Happening Healdsburg" Facebook group have been wondering what's going on. I'll let you guys know if I get any additional info! (LinkedIn & Corazón Healdsburg & Facebook Groups)
3. A colorful new mushroom mural has popped up at the Healdsburg Community Center — a happy outcome of this week's street art-themed summer camp for kids aged 10 to 17, run by the Healdsburg Center for the Arts. It turned out as kind of a trippy, Yellow Submarine-esque fungi landscape in reds and pinks and greens and blues. "Kudos to Ash Weiss and her students for creating such a beautiful art installation for our community," center leaders say. They just shared some pics of the finished product on Facebook — check 'em out. (Healdsburg Center for the Arts via Facebook)

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This weekend in Healdsburg:

Saturday, July 23

• Big Garage Sale on Westmont Court, Across From Healdsburg Hospital (7AM)
• Giro Vignetti Healdsburg Health & Wellness Bike Tour, Starting at the Mill District (7AM-3PM)
• Healdsburg Running Company Point Reyes Bear Valley Trailhead Run, Ending at Old Western Saloon (8AM)
• Healdsburg Saturday Farmers Market (8:30AM-12PM)
• Back to School Donation Drop-Off Event at the Healdsburg Community Center (July 23-27, 9AM-5PM)
• Corazón Healdsburg Presents Día de Trabajo en el Jardín / Garden Work Day at the Healdsburg Community Center (10-11AM)
• Pastel Landscape Workshop at the Healdsburg Center for the Arts (July 23-24, 10AM-4PM)
• Read to a Dog at the Healdsburg Library (11AM-12PM)
• "Wine Country Yarn Hop" at Purls of Joy Healdsburg & Other Yarn Shops Across Sonoma/Mendocino Counties (July 23-24, 11AM-5PM)
• Tom Petty Cover Band Petty Theft Live at Orsi Family Vineyards (1PM)
• Outdoor Artist Talk at Hammerfriar Gallery: Kristen Throop, "Let Me Tell You a Story" (1-2PM)
• 70s Groove: Funk & Soul DJ Plays at Furthermore Wines Tasting Lounge (4-7PM)
• 3rd Annual Dinner in the Vineyards at Saini Vineyards (5-8:30PM)
• "A Taste of Spain" Paella Party at Amphora Vineyards (5PM)
• Healdsburg Prune Packers Baseball Game Vs. the Sonoma Stompers at Rec Park (6PM)
• The Variants Live at Spicy Vines Tasting Room (6-7PM)
• River Concert: Gina & the Gents Live at River's Edge Kayak & Canoe (6-8PM)
• Healdsburg High School All-Class Reunion & "Epic Dance Party" at the Villa Chanticleer (6-10PM)
• Songwriters in Paradise (SIP) Healdsburg Festival at La Crema Estate at Saralee's Vineyard, Feat. Rounds by Kristian Bush, David Ryan Harris, Lauren Jenkins, Marc Broussard, Patrick Davis & Chris Gelbuda (6:30-9:30PM)
• Bobby Watson Quartet Live at THE 222 (July 23-24, 7PM)
• Raven Players Present "Twelfth Night (With A Twist)" Performance in the Plaza (7:30PM)
• Willie Walman Project Live at the Elephant in the Room (8-11PM)
• COURT ‘n’ DISASTER Live at Coyote Sonoma (8-11PM)

Sunday, July 24

• Oaxaca Festival at the Luther Burbank Center (10AM-6PM)
• Rosé Soirée at Rodney Strong Vineyards (11AM-2PM)
• Summer Music Series at VML Winery, Feat. Emily Hamilton (11AM-4PM)
• Sundays in the Plaza, Feat. Live Music by Little Muddy (1-3PM)

Monday, July 25

• "Camp Twoweekaway" Summer Camp at the Healdsburg Community Center Nursery School, Feat. Camp Songs, Crafts, Games & More (July 25-28, 9AM-1PM)
• Summer Basketball Camp for St. John School Students (July 25-29, 9AM-3PM)
• Raven Players Present "ScripTease" Reading at Healdsburg Center for the Arts for "Past Forward," Play by Jacquelyn Wells (7PM)

From my notebook:

• Healdsburg's brand-new beer garden, Fog Belt Station, is officially open for business at 410 Hudson Street, right next to Roma Station. (Shop Local Healdsburg via Instagram & Love Healdsburg via Instagram)
• Windsor Vice Mayor Esther Lemus, one of the women who accused ex-Windsor mayor and Healdsburg winery heir Dominic Foppoli of sexual assault, is now running for his vacant seat. Also: The dozen-plus other women who accused him of similar crimes are reportedly frustrated by how long it's taking the California Attorney General to file criminal charges against him. (SF Chronicle & Press Democrat; paywall)
• PG&E is reminding customers in our area to sign up for their alert system, which will notify you about any "public safety power shutoffs" planned for your address during fire season. (Healdsburg Patch)
• Breaking news! There's an avocado vendor at the Saturday edition of the Healdsburg Farmers Market now. Run don't walk 🙏 (Healdsburg Farmers' Market via Facebook)
• Only a week left to throw your name in the hat for a new "fantastical creature"-themed art show being curated by the Healdsburg Center for the Arts. (Healdsburg Center for the Arts via Facebook)
• Ever wanted to know the story behind that sweet farm mural at Fitch and Powell, just past the Healdsburg High School parking lot? The Trib's got the scoop. Hint: It involves a local cartoonist named Mr. Scribbles and a 4H kid with a vision. (Healdsburg Tribune)
• A stray bunny has been spotted running around on Lincoln between Center and Johnson. Anyone recognize her? (Facebook Groups)

Now you're in the loop and ready to take on the weekend. Til next week...

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Healdsburg Daily? Contact me at simone.wilson@patch.com