| AT HOME IN HUMBOLDT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER School is starting and there’s a deceptive fall feeling in the air. The smoke is starting to clear and the turning of the seasons really is right around the corner. |
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| FRIDAY AUGUST 27th HUMBOLDT COUNTY FAIR Through Sunday, 8/29 – Ongoing events, carnival, horse races. Follow the link for more details. BIRD OF THE INNER EYE 8/27 and 8/28 at 8P and 8/29 at 2P – An original chamber opera. Live streamed through Arcata Playhouse. Follow the link to purchase tickets and view. INKED HEARTS TATTOO EXPO CANCELLED/POSTPONED MEMORIAL FOR PEOPLE KILLED BY CARS 5:30-7P – At the Humboldt County Courthouse – A gathering to remember those who have been killed by vehicles while walking, running, biking, etc. For friends, family and community members. 1ST ANNUAL CRAWFISH FEST AND CONCERT 6:30P/Dinner 8P/Music – At Friendship Square at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds, including dinner, no-host beer and wine, and music. |
SATURDAY AUGUST 28th HOPS IN HUMBOLDT 2021 CANCELLED/POSTPONED TRINITY ALPS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 7P – Online, the Sierra Quartet. Follow the link to register. Sliding Scale. TRINIDAD ART NIGHT 6-9P – A town-wide event including many venues, galleries, wine tasting, outdoor music, live art, fire dancing, kids activities and various performances throughout. ARCATA MARSH BIRD WALK 8:30-11A – With Redwood Region Audubon Society leader Larry Karsteadt at the end of South I Street. Bring Binoculars. Text Ralph Bucher with the walk date/date/name/email/phone number for participants at 707-499-1247 20/30 PARK INPUT WORKSHOP AT THE PARK 10A-1P – Join Humboldt Bay Fire and others at the park to learn about the redesign project and its progress. Free ice cream from Living the Dream upon giving input from 11A-1P. HUMBOLDT JUNKIES SUMMER MARKET 11A-6P – Peruse vendors for vintage, boho, chic and classy treasures. 26528 CA-254 Redcrest. DONATED BOOK AND MEDIA SALE ARCATA LIBRARY CANCELLED/POSTPONEDSUNDAY AUGUST 29th… AND BEYOND SEABIRDING ADVENTURE BY KAYAK Sunday, 8/29, 9A-12P – Join Redwood Region Audubon Society in partnership with Kayak Trinidad for an exciting morning viewing local seabirds from a kayak. We will ply the waters of Trinidad Bay with professional guides seeking out Marbled Murrelets, Pigeon Guillemots, Common Murres, Black Oystercatchers and more. All kayaks and gear are provided. Space is limited and reservations are required. Costs for this trip are $99/person to cover equipment and professional kayak guides. Contact [email protected] to reserve a spot. FARMER’S MARKET TO-GO FUNDRAISER DINNER Sunday, 8/29, 5-7P – Celebrating the summer abundance of Humboldt County’s agricultural producers, A Taste of Summer’s Bounty features a Mediterranean inspired menu created by local Chef Casandra Kelly. Picked up by Drive-Thru at Bayside Community Hall. Purchase tickets in link. $35 each or 4 for $120 with dessert and bouquet add-on options.2021 EDIBLE GARDEN TOUR CANCELLED/POSTPONED WINE AND JAZZ AT THE GRAVES CANCELLED/POSTPONED |
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| LIVE MUSIC/ETC ARCATA THEATER LOUNGE Lost Dog Street Band – Saturday, August 28th, 7P Labryrinth (1986), Sunday, August 29th, 5P $8 The Blob (1958) – Wednesday, September 1st, 6P Thrive, With Sensi Trails, Thursday, September 2nd, Doors, 8:30P BEAR RIVER CASINO Safety Orange, Friday August 27th, 9P-1A Lonestar Junction, Saturday August 28th – 9A-1P BLONDIES Open Mic, Thursdays, 5-8P FIELDBROOK MARKET AND EATERY Live Music, Fridays, 6-8:30P HUMBREWS The Coffis Brothers/Kingfoot, Friday, August 27th, 9P LITTLE RED LION COCKTAIL LOUNGE Karaoke with Popeye, Saturdays, 8P PAPA WHEELIES PUB Irie Vibes Friday, 6P-12A RICHARD’S GOAT TAVERN Goat Karaoke, Sundays, 9P SAVAGE HENRY COMEDY CLUB Sam Miller, Friday and Saturday August 27th and 28th, 9-11P Open Mic, Sundays, 9P Farm to Table, Tuesday, August 31st, 9-11P Open Mic, Wednesdays 9-11:45 SIREN’S SONG TAVERN Comedian Ian Bagg, Friday and Saturday August 27th and 28th, 8-11POpen Mic, Thursdays, 7P THE JAM Deep Grooves Society, Friday, August 27th 9P Dr. Squid, Saturday, August 28th, 9P Christopher Robin, Sunday, August 29th, 4P Karaoke, Mondays 9P Comedian Goodwin George, Tuesday, August 31st 7P THE SPEAKEASY Friday night – Opera Alley Cats, Jazz 7-10P Ongoing Saturdays, 7-10, Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band |
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| ONGOING 63RD ANNUAL FALL EXHIBITION August 25th-September 25th – The judge for this show is Meriel Stern, a sculptor and teaching artists living in Pasadena, California. The Redwood Art Association is a community dedicated to the creation of art as an important and indispensable part of life and the economy of Humboldt County. ALL LEVELS DRUM CLASS WITH BOLOKADA CONDE Sundays in August, 2-3:30P Classes are held at Mad River Pump Station #1, West End Road. All levels welcome! Enjoy some summer drumming by the river with a West African master! OLD TOWN WALKING TOURS Saturdays and Sundays at 1P, ongoing through August 29th. With tour leader Michelle Fell. Tours begin and end in front of the Clarke Museum. 707-443-1947 OUTDOOR MOVIES AT REDWOOD ACRES September 10 & 17 – In the big lot on the North side of Harris Street. Movies start at sundown with audio on FM radio. Tickets Online. SAMBA DE ALEGRIA PARADE DANCE CLASS Thursdays, 5:30-6:30, July 15th-September 16th – At Redwood Raks, Samba da Alegría invites all of our community dancers to join us for our 2021 North Country Fair Samba parade! No experience is needed to participate! POOL TOURNAMENT Mondays, 8:30P, Stone Junction Bar and GrillTRINIDAD ART MARKET10A-3P through September 19th. Local artisans present their arts and crafts. Enjoy live music each week and barbecue. Next to Murphy’s Market. SUNDAY ART MARKET Sundays through September 12th 11A-4P – On the 8th street side of the plaza. Each Market will have special surprises and features |
| NORTH COAST GROWER’S ASSOCIATION FARMER’S MARKETS Arcata Plaza Farmer’s Market Main Season – Saturdays 9am-2pm, April 3-November 20. Check out their Harvest Box program for CSA-style food boxes. Fortuna – Tuesdays 3-6, through October 26Henderson Center – Thursdays 10A-1P through October 28th on F Street Garberville – Fridays 11A-3P through November 29th at the town square Miranda – Mondays 2-6P through October 25th Old Town – Tuesdays, 10A-1P through October 26th Shelter Cove – Tuesdays, 11A-3P through October 26th REDWOOD ACRES STOCK CAR RACES Saturdays, Aug. 28th, Sept. 11th & Friday and Saturday Sept. 24th & 25th. Tickets $10 Visit the website for full details SATURDAY NIGHT STREET LEGALS Saturday 9/11 – 6P DRIVE-THROUGH DINNER – MATEEL COMMUNITY CENTER Each Friday 2-8P the Mateel hosts a different guest chef. Support this community center by buying a meal, or volunteering to help with food prep. Consider being a guest chef…? HCBMAA READING AND BOOK DISCUSSION Saturdays, 12-1P through October 30th Presented by the HC Black Music and Arts Association every Saturday during farmers market. For youth and families. |
| RESTORATIVE HEALTH CLASS Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30-11:30A and 1:30-2:30P – This free online class through SoHum Health includes breath work, relaxation, yoga and non-yoga movements. HUMBOLDT FLEA MARKET The First Sunday of every month, 9A-4P – NEW LOCATION, Arcata Community Center. $2, under 13 free. 707-822-7091 ABBEY OF THE REDWOODS FLEA MARKET The first Saturday of the month, 8A-4P – Local arts, products and goods. Free entry at 450 Hiller Road, Mckineyville. FREE PRODUCE PANTRY For income-eligible people. On Tuesdays- Sept. 14, Oct. 12. Garberville Presbyterian Church 10:30A-12P Redway Baptist Church – 12:30-1:30 On Wednesday, Sept. 22 Bayshore Mall -11:30-12:30 a.m. On Thursdays – Sept 23, Oct. 28 Bayshore Mall – 11A-1P Third Thursdays – Sept 16th Fortuna Adventist Community Services POTAWAT COMMUNITY FOOD GARDEN FARMER’S MARKET Tuesdays and Fridays, 12-2 through October 26th FOOD NOT BOMBS Sundays, 4P – Free, hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. KMUD FLEA MARKET Sundays, 9A -2P @ 1144 Redway Drive – Volunteer-driven street market space for people to sell or barter previously owned merchandise UJIMA PARENT PEER SUPPORT Thursdays, 6:30-7:30P – Online support group for BIPOC families. MEDITATION CONVERSATION Mondays, 6-7P at 1450 Hiller Road, Mckinleyville – An interfaith exploration of meditation and mindfulness. Drawing from a wide range of transitions including Buddhism, Christian mysticism, Vedanta, Zen and Taoism, as well as modern insights from psychology and cognitive science, this conversation will provide guidance for integrating the healing wisdom of meditation and mindful self-examination into your modern life. |
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| JUST FOR KIDS THE HARAMBEE YOUTH PROGRAM August 24th-November 26th – The Harambee Youth Program starts the fall session. New Restorative classes starting at 4P. Classes include teachers from the Hispanic Community teaching bilingual musical theater, hispanic art and dance cute. Afrocentric classes will also be offered, including somatic movement, memetic yoga, the brotherhood, the sister mentor, the Ujima Parent Peer Support and more. To sign up, email the link in title. DREAMQUEST SWIM LESSONS August 3-September 5 All classes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Sign up for one, two or three. For pricing, age groups and sign up details visit www.dqwc.org or call (530) 629-3564 MARZ PROJECT Ongoing program for youth ages 12 to 26 offering the tools to help them express themselves creatively in visual art, audio and video production. Meets via Zoom by appointment. Email in link, call 442-8413 or contact them on social media. STUDENT BIRD ART WINNERS Saturday and Sunday 9A-5P through August 29th -Copies of winning artwork from 2020 and 2021 annual Student Bird Art contests on display at the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center. REDWOOD EDVENTURE QUESTS A local program where families get outdoors together to complete outdoor quests. Kids get badges for completed quests. It’ll get you all over Humboldt County and might encourage a reluctant adventurer! FORTUNA LIBRARY RECORDED READINGS Online picture books read aloud and posted frequently on their Facebook Page. SCHOOL-AGE STORY TIME Ongoing Fridays at 11A – Offered through Arcata library. Email the link to sign up. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11A – Hosted by the Arcata Branch Library via Zoom. To sign up, email [email protected] or call 822-5954 |
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| VOLUNTEER/DONATE WIGI WETLANDS VOLUNTEER WORK DAY Saturday, 8/28, 9-11A – Help create bird-friendly native habitat and restore a section of the bay trail located behind the Bayshore Mall. Meet in the parking lot behind Walmart. Tools and snacks provided, bring your own water and gloves. VOLUNTEER WORK DAY – HUMBOLDT LAGOONS STATE PARK Saturday, 8/28, 10A-1P – Help remove vegetation that is encroaching into the azalea bushes with hand tools. Gloves and tools provided. All ages welcome. Volunteers will receive a free day use pass to Patrick’s Point State Park. Sturdy shoes for trail walking is encouraged. Work locations are less than 1/2 mile from trailheads. Parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged. Meet at Stagecoach Hill Azalea Trailhead on Big Lagoon Ranch Road. Follow Link to reserve your spot. ARCATA MUTUAL AID Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 12-5, Cooking and clean up volunteers needed. Email at [email protected] for more info. FOOD FOR PEOPLE Mondays, 2:30P – Ongoing, follow the email in the link to attend volunteer orientation. POTAWOT COMMUNITY FOOD GARDEN For information on volunteer opportunities in the Potawot Community Food Garden call (707) 825-5000 SEAGOAT FARM GARDEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY |
| Help with animal care, weeding, watering, planting and occasional harvest help on Saturday mornings. Volunteers get free produce. Stop by Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.530-205-5882 |
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