The first crisp winds and misty days are here – alerting us that Fall is lurking around the corner. Heavy Fog during the morning and orange mango Sunsets remind us to slow down. …and while school is started, everyone’s off already – It’s Labor Day weekend.
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND Friday, September 2nd
9A-3P Help collect native plant seeds for habitat restoration. Meet at MKWC in Orleans. For more information email [email protected], or call/text Tanya at 530-517-6110
FREE KAYAK AND SUP FOR CAL-POLY STUDENTS
Free kayak & paddleboard rentals at Big Lagoon County Park for Cal Poly Humboldt students Labor Day Weekend. Minimum 24hr advanced reservation required by calling 707-329-0085. Valid CPH student ID required at time of rental for discount
BLACK ARTS & CULTURE FUN-RAISER
5-10P Participate in a cultural night of live painting, open mic featuring Y.A.W.S. & an event sponsored by Septentrio Winery Arcata.You will also get to learn more about the new collaboration with @art.representation.culture to get Murals Honoring Black culture and other diverse cultural groups into our rural schools.
THE KLAMATH MOUNTAINS: A NATURAL HISTORY
5-8P Meet the two lead authors and editors of The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History, Justin Garwood and Michael Kauffmann, will sign books and discuss the Klamath Knot at North town Books Arcata
6-9P Stroll Downtown Fortuna on the First Friday of May, June, July, August and September from 6 – 9 pm. Enjoy Local Artists and Musicians along with evening specials, food, and refreshments. All of this, and more, brought to you by The Downtown Merchants
OPEN MIC IN THE VINTAGE TELEVISION STAGE
6:30-8:30P Redwood Retro’s monthly (first Friday) open mic experience. Music, dance, spoken word, comedy and more
8P – Go on a surreal journey full of love, mischief and magic in one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays at the North Coast Repertory Theater.
Saturday, September 3rd
9-5A Humboldt Yacht Club’s Annual Redwood Regatta. Small boat sailing at its best! Bring your sailboat, register Saturday morning for a weekend of exciting racing!
BLUE LAKE 90 MINUTE TRASH BASH
9-10:30A – This special 90 minute event is sponsored by Blue Lake Casino and Hotel and Blue Lake Rancheria . The event will focus on cleaning up trash and litter along roadsides, the banks of the Mad River, city parks, forests and other open spaces. We will meet at Blue Lake Casino parking area entrance near the gas station at 8:45 am to sign in. The cleanup will start at 9:00 am and it will end at 10:30am. We will meet for a group photo and raffle at 10:15 am.We look forward to seeing everyone there! Tell your friends, share the link and show some love!
COAST GUARD PLAZA BEAUTIFICATION
9-10:30A – September is Volunteer Month in Eureka! Join us every Saturday in September to beautify Eureka and celebrate our volunteers! On Saturday, September 3rd we will be beautifying Coast Guard Plaza located at the Foot of F st. on the Boardwalk. Help us pick up litter and refresh the planters with new flowers! All supplies are provided and all ages are welcome. Check out our other volunteer events on September 10, 17, and 24. Attend all 4 events and get entered to win a $250 Piersons Gift Card & $25 Carter House Gift Card!
ARCATA BAY TRAIL/SOUTH G STREET CLEANUP
9-11A – It’s coastal cleanup month with the North Coast Environmental Center. Events will be happening on local shores all over the Humboldt Coast. Click the link for the full list of events happening this month!
LABOR OF LOVE QUILT SHOW AND QUILTING WORKSHOP
10A-3:30P The 8th annual Labor of Love Quilt Show will be happening in Shelter Cove on September 3, 2022. The show includes traditional, art and antique quilts. Quilts are displayed on balconies and in the Community Clubhouse. People are encouraged to vote for their favorite quilt and ribbons are awarded. In addition, a workshop led by quilting expert Laurel Anderson will be held on September 4 at a nominal cost of $35. We are eager to have more quilts in the show, Entry Forms for quilts are due in on August 20. A quilt will be raffled off. Sponsored by SCARF.
9-11A Join the Volunteer Trail Stewards for a cleanup of the Humboldt Bay Trail and South G St. This event is part of Coastal Cleanup Month and is coordinated by the Northcoast Environmental Center.
1-5P Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice is proud to announce the 19th annual “Taste of the Cove”. Dinner features wild-caught fish, local farm-fresh vegetables, and delicious homemade desserts. Locally produced beer and wine will be available. Live entertainment will be provided by the SoHum Girls Band, Ray Bevitori and Friends, and Rock Stew. There will be activities for kids and a 50/50 raffle at this family friendly event. So, bring your friends and family, but please leave your dogs at home. Admission is $30 for adults, $10 for kids 6-12, children 5 and under are free. We’ll see you there!
2-7P We can’t wait for our next dog party at Septentrio Tasting Room Wine and dogs?! Sounds like a magical Saturday to us! We will be joined by Sequoia Humane Society, Crazy Cookie Lady, Brindle & Fawn, Larissa RobynDesign, Bear Dawg Bandanas, Love Mini Donuts, Pack Tracks, and we’ll continue to add some vendors!
2-6P Check out the facilities and enjoy snacks, tours and details addressing upcoming programs, policies and volunteer opportunities.
3-7P Enjoy local art, music, food, and fun at Abbey of the Redwoods’ 1st Saturday Art Market. Sea Goat Farmstand will be open as well. Free entry and dogs on-leash permitted. 1450 Hiller Rd, McKinleyville.
TRAILHEAD HOSTS AT BLACK SAND BEACH
8A-5P Trailhead Hosts welcome and engage the public on busy summer weekends, available to answer questions, provide maps, talk beach safety, and share information about the King Range/Lost Coast
FREE KAYAK AND SUP FOR CAL-POLY STUDENTS
Free kayak & paddleboard rentals at Big Lagoon County Park for Cal Poly Humboldt students Labor Day Weekend. Minimum 24hr advanced reservation required by calling 707-329-0085. Valid CPH student ID required at time of rental for discount
LIVING DOLL VINTAGE BOUTIQUE & GALLERY
6P GRAND OPENING! Live mannequins, tarot reader, raffle, door prizes, music, art demo by resident artist Rorschwax… Ribbon cutting preceded by a blessing provided by a Native elder.
6-9P Old Town Eureka, the shops are open late, the community is out and about and the art is hung on the walls with care. Buskers, tabling on the plaza and more.
BREWING DEMO AND HOMEBREW TASTING
6-9P Humboldt Beer Works is once again teaming up with the Humboldt Homebrewers for September Arts Alive! We’ll have a live brewing demonstration lead by HBW Staff. The Humboldt Homebrewers, an Ink People’s DreamMaker Project, will be serving tastings of their home-fermented beverages! Join in on the fun! Brewing Demo is free, tastings are for 21+ w/ valid ID.
BIKE PATH CLEANUP AND KICKOFF PARTY
6-8P Join the North Coast Environmental Center for a cleanup along the Arcata Pedestrian and Bike Path Help us kick off Coastal Cleanup Month with a cleanup of the Arcata Pedestrian and Bike Path. Join us afterwards at our office for drinks on us! Volunteers who attend this event will be entered into our weekly prize raffle for a chance to win fun items from local businesses! Cleanup supplies will be provided, but if you have any of your own gear you’d like to bring, please feel free. This could include gloves, a clipboard, and trash grabbers.
8P – Go on a surreal journey full of love, mischief and magic in one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays at the North Coast Repertory Theater.
Sunday, September 4th and beyond…
8-11A Enjoy breakfast in the main hall with pancakes, sausage or ham, scrambled eggs, homemade apple compote and salsa. At the Freshwater Grange
BRUNCH AT ARCATA VETERAN’S HALL
9A-1P If you’re staying in town for Labor Day Weekend, stop by and see us at the Hall! We’ll be serving up a variety of items including: eggs, pancakes, sausage (vegan options included), bacon, and home fries. Complimentary coffee provided with thanks to Kinetic Koffee. All are welcome; we are grateful for your continued support and look forward to seeing you!
LABOR OF LOVE QUILT SHOW AND QUILTING WORKSHOP
9A-4P The 8th annual Labor of Love Quilt Show will be happening in Shelter Cove on September 3, 2022. The show includes traditional, art and antique quilts. Quilts are displayed on balconies and in the Community Clubhouse. People are encouraged to vote for their favorite quilt and ribbons are awarded. In addition, a workshop led by quilting expert Laurel Anderson will be held on September 4 at a nominal cost of $35. We are eager to have more quilts in the show, Entry Forms for quilts are due in on August 20. A quilt will be raffled off. Sponsored by SCARF.
9:30A-12:30P – Join Trinidad Coastal Land Trust in caring for the coast. This work day is at Martin Creek for invasive plant removal. Similar events are planned ongoing through January. Check our Volunteer page or follow the link for more details. Email [email protected] or call (707) 677-2501 to sign up.
10-5A Humboldt Yacht Club’s Annual Redwood Regatta. Small boat sailing at its best! Bring your sailboat, register Saturday morning for a weekend of exciting racing!
CUNA VALLEY WEST PARK RIBBON CUTTING AND BBQ
11A-1P – Hey Valley Wester’s- Next Sunday following the Clean the Sidewalk event at Valley West Park on Hallen Drive – come enjoy the BBQ.
OLD TIME TRADITIONAL DEEP PIT BBQ
12-5 The Mattole Grange is hosting the harvest festival Traditional Deep Pit Roasted Beef and Bean Barbecue. Pit opens at noon sharp. Be there to see the largest home cooked meal emerge from under ground. Bring your own plates, cutlery, and side dishes. Roasted Corn picked in the morning at Sarvinski’s farm for $2 an ear. Spread your tablecloth on one of many redwood picnic tables under the towering trees by the side of the Mattole River. Local Home Made Pies, drinks available for purchase to benefit the building fund. Fabulous Swimming and Camping at A.Way Park
FREE DAY AT YOUTH ABILITY THRIFT SHOP
1-5P We will be having another Free day event! Sunday 9/4 we will be putting out clothes, miscellaneous items, as well as some media items for free in our parking lot!These items have been pulled from our shelves or are overflow that we must cycle through in order to keep our racks stocked with new items!
Our loss is your gain, come by and see what you can score for free!
1P-5P – In the Heart of Blue Lake Artisan Vendors, Farmers Market, Live Music, Food, Libations
FREE KAYAK AND SUP FOR CAL-POLY STUDENTS
Free kayak & paddleboard rentals at Big Lagoon County Park for Cal Poly Humboldt students Labor Day Weekend. Minimum 24hr advanced reservation required by calling 707-329-0085. Valid CPH student ID required at time of rental for discount
8P – Go on a surreal journey full of love, mischief and magic in one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays at the North Coast Repertory Theater.
DON’T FORGET ABOUT ALL THE GREAT ONGOING EVENTS THAT CAN BE FOUND HERE – Here are a couple:
The First Sunday of every month, 9A-4P – NEW LOCATION, Arcata Community Center. $2, under 13 free. 707-822-7091
TRINIDAD ART MARKET Weekly Through 9/18 11A-3P
Monday
12-6P – The 35th annual I Block Party, with live music and free admission, is on Monday, September 5th, from 12-6 on I street, between 10th and 11th streets in Arcata. Music from the Jim Lahman Band, the Latin Peppers, and Absynth Quartet.
Enjoy local microbrews, and delicious barbecued chicken, albacore, or tofu. Cold drinks and locally made desserts will also be available, as well as a raffle and silent auction. The I Block Party is the annual fundraiser for the Arcata-Camoapa Sister City Project, which is celebrating 35 years of international friendship and solidarity. All proceeds benefit Camoapa, Nicaragua.Music Line Up:
12:00-1:30 the Jim Lahman Band
2:10-3:40 the Latina Peppers
4:10-6:00 Absynth Quartet
Tuesday
WOMEN AND GIRLS BIRDWATCHING TRIP
6-8P Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for the monthly Women and Girls Birdwatching series. Trip leader, Janelle Chojnacki, will help you spice up a weekday evening with this free guided walk around the Arcata Marsh. We will likely observe many migratory species, including foraging swallows and swifts, warblers, flycatchers, and maybe some raptors getting a last meal before night. Evening walks always carry the possibility of viewing the plethora of night herons taking off from their diurnal roosts and seeing owls out and about! Bring binoculars and a scope if you have one. Check our ongoing events page for more birdwatching opportunities all the time!
Wednesday
DRY FARMING DINNER AND FIELD TOUR
5-7P Join the College of the Redwoods Agriculture program and Organic Seed Alliance for a free dinner and field tour. Learn about vegetable growing, seed production and plant breeding under dryfarm practices, where crops are grown just using the moisture stored in the soil from the winter.
Thursday
7-9P At the September meeting of the Humboldt Handweavers and Spinners Guild, two local spinners discuss wheels, fibers and preparation, and more to get started. Masking is recommended. (707) 845-5758
7:30P See all the classic cars. In the Bear River Casino Resort parking lot. Following the poker run. (707) 733-9644. Click the link to see the full list of events for CRUZ’N EUREKA 2022.
SAVE THE DATE!
NORTH COUNTRY FAIR – 9/17&18/22
CORKS, FORKS AND KEGS – 9/17/22
SIP OF SUMMER – 9/24/22
SAVAGE HENRY ANNUAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 10/6-8/2022
LATIN DANCE FESTIVAL 10/8/22
DON’T FORGET TO EXPLORE THE HUGE WORMHOLE OF ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, PERFORMANCES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LINKS BELOW – THERE’S DEFINITELY MORE TO DO…
LIVE MUSIC/ETC
If you’re ready to get out on the town – we went to extra lengths this week to be sure this list is complete! Tons of options, all weekend long to see a huge variety of music, comedy, open mics, outdoor venues, trivia and more.
JUST FOR KIDS
Right about now Summer can get a little antsy. There are so many amazing camps and local activities for our lucky kids. New camps are getting added weekly, so keep checking the list!
ONGOING EVENTS
With the continued opening up of community post pandemic, we’re seeing more and more classes and offerings. Many free activities and interesting ongoing event opportunities here.
STAY BUSY, LEARN A SKILL, MEET SOMEONE NEW!
VOLUNTEER/DONATE
Our amazing local non-profits are always hosting an array of events that benefit the people and land of our community. We’re lucky to have so many powerful and supportive groups that keep the backbone of Humboldt alive and well. Consider offering a few hours of your time, donating cash or goods or participating in a fundraiser for any number of our community organizations.
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