AT HOME IN HUMBOLDT
WEEKLY EVENTS NEWSLETTER
There’s no doubt that it really starting to feel like… SPRING. But, don’t be too quick-to-pack away your cold weather gear because Mother Nature always knows best- and we have a suspicion that we’re overdue for more rain. So slip on those garden shoes and get your hands in some dirt, there’s no time like the present to start your Spring cleaning!
There have been some changes to our layout and we want to make sure that you don’t miss a beat – so be sure to read through the whole newsletter this week!
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 25TH
HUMBOLDT HEROS
12N-12:30P, Family friendly event to celebrate Humboldt County Veterans- rain or shine. 537 7th St, in Eureka!
REEL GENIUS TRIVIA AT PAPA & BARKLEY SOCIAL
5-7P, Do yourself a favor and come check this place out…great drinks & snacks, a very yummy food truck, chill atmosphere… Now with Trivia!
South Eureka at Papa &Barkley Social Club, 707-601-1606
FORTUNA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
3P, Boys and Girls CIF wrestling championships at Fortuna High School.
379 12th Street in Fortuna, 707-725-4461
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26TH
MCKINLEYVILLE COMMUNITY FOREST INPUT MEETING
9:30A-12:30P, McKinleyville Community Services District hosts this public input meeting to gather public opinion on the potential access point locations to be developed as well as desired recreation opportunities to be developed for the McKinleyville Community Forest. This is important stuff for our community, folks!
Please call 707-839-3251 for questions or more information. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Rd, McKinleyville
CAL-POLY HUMBOLDT MUSIC DEPARTMENT CONCERT
2P, Faculty members from the Cal Poly Humboldt Music Department will perform at the Morris Graves Museum of Art in Eureka. (707) 442-0278
GATEHOUSE WELL FAREWELL SHOW & ALBUM RELEASE
2-3:30P, Join this four-piece folk band for their farewell show as a member is leaving town, for good. Releasing an album to seal the memory of this era of their music. Show is at a very cool venue, if you’ve never been- outdoors at Perigot Park in quaint little Blue Lake!
FORTUNA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
3P, Boys and Girls CIF wrestling championships at Fortuna High School.
379 12th Street in Fortuna, 707-725-4461
MACRAME TAPESTRY WORKSHOP
6:30-9P, This is going to be a good one! Don’t miss your chance to learn from legendary local weaver, String & Hearts as she guides you through beginner/intermediate macrame tapestry design. Limited space available so please RSVP by Wed 02/23. The cost is $60, and this includes your materials and a light snack! Hosted at Redwood Retro in Eureka.
CATTLEMEN’S (AND WOMEN’s) ANNUAL DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION
5:30P- The Humboldt-Del Norte Cattlemen and Cattlewomen’s annual spring dinner and dance. Dinner at 6:30P, dancing at 8P. Belotti Hall, Humboldt County Fairgrounds- 1250 Fifth St. in Ferndale.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27TH & BEYOND…
FAMILY SKATE IN FORTUNA
1:30-4:30P, Sunday afternoon fun for the whole family at the Fortuna Roller Rink-
Be sure to keep reading… Check out our links for LIVE MUSIC and more to find out what else is happening in Humboldt County this weekend, & beyond!
LIVE MUSIC/ETC
It took a pandemic to make Humboldt nightlife come to a standstill, and we’re happy to report that all the best local venues for live music, comedy and other special events at bars, breweries and clubs are back and happening.
Find the full list here – updated weekly!
JUST FOR KIDS
Humboldt is a great place to raise kids, and the variety and access to special events, classes and activities is just one reason why. If hiking and visiting the beach aren’t enough to keep your little ones busy this week, check out the complete list of activities.
Fun stuff for kids to do found here – updated weekly!
ONGOING EVENTS
Classes, Workshops, Farmer’s Markets, Craft Markets, Flea Markets and more! Our lively community events are part of what makes Humboldt so special. There’s a wide variety of happenings that are recurring weekly in our area. There’s always something to do.
You can definitely stay busy by checking the link here – updated weekly!
VOLUNTEER/DONATE
Our Community Organizations keep the heart of Humboldt alive and beating. The local groups actively working to keep our area thriving support our kids, our elders and our environment.
To see a list of opportunities, click here – updated weekly.
This newsletter is a free weekly offering to our Humboldt Community! We hope you love it! If you’d like to ad an event, or if you have pictures to share, or general feedback to offer, we’re all ears – our email is [email protected] and we want to know what you think!
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Stay Green, Humboldt!
