AT HOME IN HUMBOLDT
It’s still officially summer for a few more days, until at the end of this week, when we formally enter Fall. For now, take the time to cherish the sunshine and the temperate weather, as our gardens are ripening towards harvest and the occasional chill breeze whispers of changes to come.
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND Friday September 16th
9A -Ferndale California’s town-wide garage sale is back and bigger than ever! From Main Street to side streets, the entire Victorian Village takes part in this annual community yard sale the third weekend in September. More than 100 different locations will offer everything from antiques and collectibles to household items and tools to toys to clothing and more. Just look for the bright yellow signs that mark each location.
FIGURE DRAWING W/ REDWOOD MODEL COLLECTIVE
10A – 12P The Sanctuary, 1301 J St, Arcata RMC aims to provide high quality, fun, and professional figure drawing opportunities to artists locally and globally. RMC is a collective of models that facilitate a connection between the model and artist so that both may find a space to support their passion for artistic collaborations.
6P The Cal Poly Department of Art and Film and the Associated Students invite you to the 2022 Student Film Showcase. The evening will feature student films created primarily during the Spring 2022 semester and they will include fictional/narrative, documentary, and experimental works from both current students and recent graduates. The themes and content of the films will vary widely but the program will be entertaining, challenging, and horizon expanding.
NATIVE PLANT LECTURE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIVE PLANTS
6-8P Donna Wildearth is passionate about plants, birds, butterflies, bees and bugs. She will give a talk about the vital importance of insects. To ecosystems in general and to birds in particular and how we can support them by growing native plants. held at the Freshwater Grange. Community Potluck also happening(707) 498-9447
7P “A father gives a balloon to his daughter and instills a lasting memory that follows her throughout their life journey together. The 2022 season show is a series of real memories submitted by our audience and interpreted in wild acrobatics, comedy and awe-inspiring stunts.” Under the big top tent Sponsored by the Arcata Playhouse.
8P Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. Directed by and featuring Cynthia Martells, Tony-nominated local actress.
Saturday, September 17th
7A This event is back after a two year pandemic-induced hiatus, and we’ve made a few changes that veterans will notice. The biggest change is that we’ve moved the event to September. A “skinny” version of the traditional event that offers two routes: the classic Tour of the Unknown Coast Century ride and the Avenue of the Giants 100K ride. Register online.
FORE! THE COMMUNITY GOLF CLASSIC
8:30A The C.A.P.E. Fund and The Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation are hosting the 2nd Annual Fore! The Community Golf Classic, to be held at The Eureka Municipal Golf Course, with a shotgun start Proceeds from this event will go to expand the capabilities of The Community Access Project for Eureka (C.A.P.E.), which provides access to quality of life programs and opportunities for all members of our community regardless of their living situation or income and The Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation, whose mission is to honor all of humanity
8:30-11A Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Michael Morris at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for easy to walk trails and a diverse range of shorebirds, songbirds, raptors, and waders. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
8:45A-5P Join Sanctuary Forest for a a rigorous, steep, 5-mile hike on uneven terrain through virgin Mattole headwaters forest. Bring a lunch and water, and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Sanctuary Forest Office 315 Shelter Cove Rd Unit #4, Whitethorn.
9A-12P – Pancakes, eggs, sausages, and coffee served at The Salvation Army 2123 Tydd St, Eureka.
9A Ferndale California’s town-wide garage sale is back and bigger than ever! From Main Street to side streets, the entire Victorian Village takes part in this annual community yard sale the third weekend in September. More than 100 different locations will offer everything from antiques and collectibles to household items and tools to toys to clothing and more. Just look for the bright yellow signs that mark each location.
9-10:30A Part of Northcoast Environmental Center’s Coastal Cleanup Month. Join the City of Eureka for a cleanup at the Eureka Public Marina. The mission of the Eureka Community Services department is to provide for and enhance the quality of life and spirit of the community with a wide variety of recreational programs and services. Supplies will be provided or bring your own gear. Volunteers will be entered into the weekly prize raffle. Sign up online. 268-1973 Wharfinger Building 1 Marina Way, Eureka
10A-1P Help restore the dune ecosystem of the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center by removing invasive plants. Training in plant identification and removal provided. COVID-19 safety practices in place. Wear masks while gathered and practice social distancing.
10A-6P This free and family-friendly festival features two days with over 170 art & craft, food and information booths, two parades (All Species @ 1P Sat), three stages and a lawn performance area. Many come from all over to celebrate the diversity of the community and the Fall Equinox.
PLURALISM, NATIONALISM & THE CONSTITUTION
10A-5P In recognition of Constitution Day, Cal Poly Humboldt’s departments of History and Religious Studies present discussions on various aspects of the U.S. Constitution: LGBTQ rights, textualism, class, war, religious freedom, tribal sovereignty, etc. In person on Sept. 17; via Zoom on Sept. 18. Free and open to the public. Find further details about the talks and the Zoom link in the image above or on the History Dept’s website (link below).
11A-4P Browse sales all up and down the sidewalks of Historic Old Town.
11A-6P 2013 Drake Hill Drive, Fortuna. HPC is Open every weekend! We welcome all ages for a day of bonding, adventure and fun. Here at Humboldt paintball we encourage you to come and get out some aggression our park is perfect for back to school time.
12-6P Raffle prizes, food, music, brews. Proceeds benefit the children’s hospital’s Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Cash payouts for winning teams in two divisions. Call or text to sign up. (707) 267-6738 At the Lost Coast Brewery Taproom, Eureka.
GUIDED TOUR OF FORT HUMBOLDT STATE HISTORIC PARK
1P Join interpreter William on an hour-long ADA-accessible walking tour of the 19th century military outpost, focusing on its history, Euro-American colonists and Indigenous people. Rain cancels. Check North Coast Redwoods Facebook page for updates.
1P,4P,8P “A father gives a balloon to his daughter and instills a lasting memory that follows her throughout their life journey together. The 2022 season show is a series of real memories submitted by our audience and interpreted in wild acrobatics, comedy and awe-inspiring stunts.” Under the big top tent Sponsored by the Arcata Playhouse.
SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES – THE HISTORY OF THE SEQUOIA PARK ZOO
2-3:30P Gretchen Ziegler, former Director of the Sequoia Park Zoo, will be giving a presentation on the history of the zoo!
PICNIC IN THE PARK – MAGIC IN THE AIR
3-11P Picnic in the Park is back! This year we’ve got WORLD CLASS MAGICIAN Michael Stroud doing shows at 4pm and 6pm! You will not want to miss out on this unique experience!! We’ll also have the usual family favorites: kid’s carnival games, live music, great libations, and farm-fresh BBQ. Music lineup starts at 3p and features: Django & Wendy, King Range, & Makenu! At SoHum Community Park.
4-6PA Beer and wine walk through Central McKinleyville with food pairings. Tickets include tastings at all locations. Check link for Price
INCREDIBLE DOOM W/ MATTHEW BOGART & JESSE HOLDEN
5P Northtown Books welcomes Matthew Bogart and Jesse Holden, creators of the two volume graphic novel Incredible Doom for a slide show, reading and signing. Incredible Doom is a story of punk rock kids in the 90s, and the early days of the internet.
5:30-9P Over 125 prizes worth $6,000. Bring your quarters and spend a fun evening with family and friends. Money raised goes toward local youth activities throughout the Eel River Valley. Ticket includes admission, auction paddle, door prize entry and baked potato bar with salad.
TASTING EXPERIENCE WITH MOTHER’S COOKING
6-8P Northtown Coffee Arcata Tailored from the blending of Afro-Cuban culture, featuring flavors from West Indian and West African roots. We will give you a background and take you on a cultural exploration through Caribbean and Nigerian cuisines.
8P Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. Directed by and featuring Cynthia Martells, Tony-nominated local actress.
CAL POLY RECITAL SERIES: WELCOME CONCERT
8P An evening at Fulkerson Recital Hall, of wide ranging classical, jazz, and contemporary music. Faculty and Alumni perform works by Bach, Corelli, Milhaud, Bacewicz, “Blind Tom” Wiggins, Jakob Vejslev, as well as original composition by faculty and alumni MJ Fabian. Check Pricing
THE WOMAN KING MOVIE NIGHT AND DINNER
8P Join us for a Black Family Movie Night & Dinner, this event is EXCLUSIVE for Black families, in the many shapes and forms those exist. We will be holding Free Dinner & Networking before the movie at Mother’s Cooking Experience – 1603 G Street, Arcata. Then at 10pm the Minor Theater will be showcasing The Woman King. Dinner and Admission to the theater is Free for, please RSVP and reserve your spot by emailing us today at [email protected]
Sunday, September 18th & beyond…
MATTOLE GRANGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
8-11A Yes, Pancake Breakfast is back ON with outdoor seating at the picnic grounds. All the pancakes you can eat Made from scratch using Mattole grown organic Hindley wheat, Fresh organic eggs cooked any way you like them.
9A-3P Join us for the Annual Humboldt Kids Triathlon and Duathlon 2022. The swim is held at the Arcata Community pool with the bike ride around Arcata Bottoms. Then they finish with a run around the Arcata High School. For youth ages 7-18 with the option for a team triathlon. New this year is the Duathlon! Run – Bike – Run. 6 and under compete in the fun run around Arcata Community Pool.
9A-4P The Humboldt Branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, WILPF, is holding a big book sale at 1034 H Street, across from Bubbles, Arcata. Many genres, something for everyone. The book sale benefits the Edilith Eckart Peace Scholarship, which supports local non-profits such as Centro del Pueblo, Humboldt County Black Music and Arts, Kunle Community, GI Rights Hotline, KMUD Youth Journalism Project and Humboldt Mutual Aid. Questions and book donations, call 707-822-5711.
9A Ferndale California’s town-wide garage sale is back and bigger than ever! From Main Street to side streets, the entire Victorian Village takes part in this annual community yard sale the third weekend in September. More than 100 different locations will offer everything from antiques and collectibles to household items and tools to toys to clothing and more. Just look for the bright yellow signs that mark each location.
ITALIAN FESTIVAL AND BOCCE TOURNAMENT
10A – The Eureka Sons of Italy Lodge is sponsoring a Bocce Tournament as part of the 16th annual Italian Festival. This event will be held at the Redwood Fields Complex at the east end of Fern street in Cutten. We are accepting entries for four person teams. Entries will be accepted on a first come basis until filled, limited to twenty teams. Schedule will be determined by number of teams* Every team will play at least two games. Entry fee of $15 per player or $60 per team which will be collected on the day of the tournament Prizes will be awarded winning teams. Food and drinks will be available as part of the festival. Spectators and players are encouraged to bring umbrellas and chairs. Bocce balls will be provided. Proceeds will go to the Lodge Pinochi and Stagnoli Scholarship Funds. Please complete and entry form and submit as soon as possible.
10A-6P This free and family-friendly festival features 170 art and craft vendors, three music and entertainment stages, local food booths, activities for kids, and a Samba Parade (1P Sunday). Community gathers for lawn performance areas. Many come from all over to celebrate the diversity of the community and the Fall Equinox.
PLURALISM, NATIONALISM & THE CONSTITUTION
10A-5P In recognition of Constitution Day, Cal Poly Humboldt’s departments of History and Religious Studies present discussions on various aspects of the U.S. Constitution: LGBTQ rights, textualism, class, war, religious freedom, tribal sovereignty, etc. In person on Sept. 17; via Zoom on Sept. 18. Free and open to the public. Find further details about the talks and the Zoom link in the image above or on the History Dept’s website (link below).
11-3P Expect some more foam flinging fun games! Ages 13 and up. Under 18 must have parent or guardian sign their waiver. At the Arcata Community Center.
1P & 4P “A father gives a balloon to his daughter and instills a lasting memory that follows her throughout their life journey together. The 2022 season show is a series of real memories submitted by our audience and interpreted in wild acrobatics, comedy and awe-inspiring stunts.” Under the big top tent Sponsored by the Arcata Playhouse.
1-6P 2013 Drake Hill Drive, Fortuna. HPC is Open every weekend! We welcome all ages for a day of bonding, adventure and fun. Here at Humboldt paintball we encourage you to come and get out some aggression our park is perfect for back to school time.
2P Eureka Symphony presents “A Marvelous Matinee Gala” at the beautiful River Lodge in Fortuna, September 18, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. Delicious hors d’oeuvre, a special performance by Temporary Resonance Trio plus a lively auction of fun experiences/useful items.
2P Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. Directed by and featuring Cynthia Martells, Tony-nominated local actress.
Tuesday 9/20
9A-11A Join Redwood Region Audubon Society’s Jim Clark and Humboldt County Publics Works Natural Resources Planning’s Bob Vogt for a free, two-hour tour of the McKay Community Forest. Come learn and provide input about the community forest plans for trails and access. We’ll also be checking out great spots to bird! The 1-2 mile tour starts at the top of the access road on Harris Street west of Hubbard Lane at 9A.
4-7P At the Sanctuary Arcata, 1301 J St, Come to our community potluck and open mike! Bring your favorite taco filling, and we’ll provide the homemade tortillas.
JERRY MARTIEN
7-8P Jerry Martien brings half a century of experience sharing poetry to local audiences to the Playhouse Theatre. A succession of chapbooks and poetry collections have sold in area bookstores till they’ve gone out of print.
Wednesday 9/21
12-1:30P Kathryn Donahue, R.N. will give a talk entitled “The Future of Medicare”. Kathryn is a retired nurse and a healthcare activist. She’s a member of the California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA), and Healthcare for All/Physicians for a National Health Program Humboldt (HCA/PNHP). Kathryn will be speaking to us about the implications of recent and possible changes to Medicare, explaining Medicare Advantage and the DCE-REACH program and how they are impacting original federal Medicare.
4-9P At Redwood Acres, Eureka, find food vendors, live music by Ghost Train (6-9P) and lawn games.
THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SEABIRDS OF TRINIDAD AND HUMBOLDT
7P Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for an in-person and virtual program presented by Dr. Dan Barton. Barton has observed a variety of change events – including extreme heat, eagle predation, raven harassment, and rising local sea levels – at colonies of seabirds around Humboldt Bay and Trinidad. Barton will share some of his observations, including aerial photo and video documentation of some of these events, largely through the lens of descriptive natural history. At Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, Bayside
SEPTEMBER HBMS MEETING: LICHENS OF HORSE MOUNTAIN
7P Show & Tell (bring your fungal finds!) 7:30 – Club Business 7:45ish – Speaker Speaker Topic: Lichens of Horse Mountain A glimpse into the world of lichenology! This talk will cover a macrolichen inventory of the Horse Mountain Botanical Area, including tips and tricks for collecting and identifying lichens, as well as a discussion of lichen DNA barcoding. We will also be streaming the speaker portion of this meeting, so you can join us on Zoom or watch us on YouTube.
SAVE THE DATE!
BURGER WEEK 9/23-10/2/22
SIP OF SUMMER 9/24/22
REDWOOD COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL 9/29-10/2
FORTUNA APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL 10/1
SAVAGE HENRY ANNUAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 10/6-8/2022
LATIN DANCE FESTIVAL 10/8/22
CREATIVE ESCAPE HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR – VENDORS NEEDED! 11/19 &11/20 Call 707-721-4894
…THERE IS DEFINITELY MORE!! YOU’LL WANT TO KEEP SCROLLING FOR THE FULL LIST OF EVENTS HAPPENING LOCALLY, INCLUDING ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES, A LIST JUST FOR KIDS, AND THE LIVE MUSIC AND MORE IN THE LINKS BELOW.
LIVE MUSIC/ETC
Looking for a live show? We’re updating this page constantly, trying to include all of the local venues we can find, with their latest events listed in an easy-to-read way. There continues to be more and more happenings throughout Humboldt including a huge variety of music, comedy, open mics, outdoor venues, trivia and more.
JUST FOR KIDS
This list just got an update – stay tuned for more additions weekly to this growing list of ideas for ways to keep your kids happy with a wide variety of options all over Humboldt.
ONGOING EVENTS
Ongoing events are the backbone of our community’s offerings. Click through to find the list broken down by each town/city and see what kind of ongoing happenings, workshops, classes, etc are in the works where you live.
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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STAY GREEN, HUMBOLDT!
