‘School of Rock’
Check it Out Join our photographer for a first look at the newly remodeled Healdsburg Library. 14
Andrew Lloyd Webber musical at the Raven includes live rock band and Jack Black clone; review. 4
Double Play Two views of Prune Packers baseball, one from a highschool student. 6 & 7
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The other Mill district ● The Row strives to fill its parking lot By Christian Kallen Photo courtesy of Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society
be live music and activities for all. Duck Dash Races are organized and promoted by Healdsburg Sunrise Rotary. More information at healdsburg.gov/910/Fourth-ofJuly-Kids-Parade-and-Duck-Dash. Road closures include Plaza,
Mathew Humphrey has a problem most landlords in Healdsburg must envy—almost 120 parking spots just steps from downtown, with a steady stream of traffic that slows down for the Roundabout. The lot is surrounded by aged but functional buildings that already house some of Healdsburg’s most recognizable businesses, including the Parish Café, the Elephant in the Room and Coyote Sonoma. But for much of the day, Humphrey said, it’s not full. “The busiest our parking lot gets is probably like a Friday, Saturday night when Elephant in the Room has a band and Coyote has a band,” he said. It’s with an eye toward making the most of that most valuable of assets—parking in Healdsburg— that Humprey is filling up the available leases on the property one by one, and staggering their prime hours so the lot is productively filled as much as possible. The highest and best use, one
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ALWAYS THE FOURTH A colorized photo of an Independence Day parade on Matheson St., in 1896, still recognizably Healdsburg 129 years ago. See other archival news about past Fourth of July holidays in this week’s ‘Flashbacks,’ page 12
4th of July is patriotism with a bang ● Parades, kids games, barbecues and nighttime fireworks never get old Staff Report Friday is the Fourth of July, a national holiday celebrating the signing of the Declaration
of Independence. Some call it a historic act of rebellion, but most people know it as a chance to party.
Thank You to Our Community Sponsors.
Annual Kids Parade and Duck Dash Downtown Healdsburg July 4th, 10:00–1:00
Once again Healdsburg throws itself wholeheartedly into the holiday, starting at 10am with the Fourth of July Kids Parade and Duck Dash in the Healdsburg Plaza. Arrive on bikes, tricycles and wagons adorned with red, white and blue decorations. There will
Our Generous Sponsors:
• Bank Of Marin • Big John’s Market • Costeaux • Eddinger Enterprises • Exchange Bank • Fincher’s Auto Service Inc. • Gallo • Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce • Healdsburg Living Magazine • Mark Enlow Inc.
• Memorial Beach Veterinary Hospital • Morton Construction • NorthBay Credit Union • Opperman & Son • Parkpoint Clubs • Sanderson Ford • StateFarm, Andy Esquivel • Stay Healdsburg • The Silveira GMC
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