| AT HOME IN HUMBOLDT WEEKLY EVENTS NEWSLETTER By now, all the schools are back in session, and with the actual raindrops that fell on Humboldt last week, talk of an early Fall and wet Winter are in the air… Events are slowing with the late summer lull, but if you’re feeling like getting out there, we still have lots to do! |
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| FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH CRUZ’N EUREKA Beginning Thursday, 9/9-9/11 – This multi-day event includes show and shines, a poker run, music, a street fair and more. Follow the link for the full schedule. FERNDALE CONCOURS ON MAIN CANCELLED/POSTPONED ARTS ARCATA Art and music throughout Arcata over the weekend. More details in link. HUMBOLDT JUNKIES VINTAGE MARKET 5-9P – (Also Saturday 9/11 10A-3P) – At the barn by Fernbridge, a two day vintage market including a junk jubilee on Friday night, Saturday trailer rally. Drinks and food available for purchase. VIRTUAL FIBER FAIR All weekend long, 10A-6P – An event for spinners, weavers, knitters, sewers and other fiber artists. Zoom workshops available, a virtual vendor hall and a scavenger hunt with prizes. Follow the link for more details. TRADITIONAL FIRE PRACTICES IN A CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT 7P – Join Redwood Region Audubon Society online for two presentations on local and regional fire management. Follow the link in the title for full details. SINGING IN THE RAIN Beginning this Fri/Sat/Sun, 6P – Eureka High School presents the world’s most beloved musical. $18 general admission, ticket info is linked in title. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP 3-5P – Email [email protected] for more details. AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD TRIP – ARCATA MARSH 8:30-11:30A – Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for a free guided field trip at the Arcata Marsh. Meet leader Carol Wilson at the end of south I street. Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding. Let us know you plant to attend by texting 707-499-1247 with the walk date and name/email/phone number of each participant. SALVATION ARMY RUMMAGE SALE FUNDRAISER 9A-4P at Tydd Street in Eureka. Furniture, closets, appliances, books and more. The funds go towards Social Services Programs. Accepting donations weekdays from 9A-12N. Call to drop off at other times. LEGENDS OF THE REDWOODS 6P – At the Redwood Acres Raceway – late models, mini stocks and roadrunners will be in action, with the spotlight being Redwood Acres Raceway’s Legends division. 2 main events. ARCATA MARSH TOUR 2P – Meet leader Paul Johnson at the Interpretive Center on south G street for a 90-min walk focusing on Marsh history, wastewater treatment and birds. Masks required. BEAUTY FOR ASHES (A TRIBUTE FOR HEROES) 3-4:30P – On the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, this event will honor all military and first responders who serve and have served our country. It will also pay tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11. Call Trinity Ballet Academy of McKinleyville at 707-839-1816 for reservations. DANIELLE MINEVA PIANO CONCERT CANCELLED/POSTPONED SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12th… AND BEYOND REDWOOD REGION AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD TRIP Sunday, 9/12, 9-11A – at The Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge, a free, guided birding tour with Ralph Bucher. This is a wonderful, 2-3 hour trip for people wanting to learn the birds of Humboldt Bay. Beginners welcome. Text walk date, name and email and phone number for each participant to 707-499-1247. ARCATA OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK Sunday, 9/12, 10A-12N – Arcata Plaza – Register in advance for this walk, which is a journey of remembrance, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It unites our community and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which mental illness and suicide have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. Check in begins at 9A. SANCTUARY PUPPET SLAM FALL 2021 Sunday, 9/12, 2P, 9th and G streets, Arcata – Puppet Slams feature several short puppet theater pieces geared toward adults. The theme is “Back to the Garden”. Bring something comfortable to sit on. Email in link for more details. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN COMMUNITY DIALOGUE AND WORKSHOP Monday, 9/13, 6-8P – Zoom link in title. Seeking input from residents on the current update of the regional transportation plan. HBMS SEPTEMBER MEETING: WILDFIRE AND FUNGI Wednesday, 9/15, 7:30P – Join us for the first meeting of the season for the Humboldt Bay Mycological Society. Dylan Enright presents. Open to everyone, the talk starts at 7:30, link in title. |
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| LIVE MUSIC/ETC ARCATA THEATER LOUNGE Mr. Carmack, Friday, September 10th, 9PRiff Raff – Saturday, September 11th, 9:30PGoonies, Sunday, September 12th, 5P $10Idiocracy, Wednesday, September 14th, 6P BEAR RIVER CASINO September Entertainment CANCELLED/POSTPONED BLONDIES Open Mic, Thursdays, 5-8P FIELDBROOK MARKET AND EATERY Live Music, Fridays, 6-8:30P HUMBREWS LDW – Performing Talking Heads and Original Jams, Thursday, September 16th, 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 Dave Losso, Friday and Saturday September 10th and 11th, 9-11P Open Mic, Sundays, 9P Farm to Table, Tuesday, September 14th, 9-11P Open Mic, Wednesdays 9-11:45 Comedy Sing-Song Roulette, Thursday, September 16th 9-11P SIREN’S SONG TAVERN Jordan Macias, Zach Vederman, Bryan TV, Nick Bradfield, Friday September 10th, 8P No Big Deal, Friday September 10th, 10P Elk Witch – Thundercloud, Saturday, September 11th, 8:30P Sweet n’ Juicy, Pills for Thrills, Sunday, September 12th 8P Sweet n’ Juicy, Wednesday, September 13th, 8P Open Mic, Thursdays, 7P THE JAM Merit Parcel, Saturday September 11th, 10P-1A Karaoke, Mondays 9P THE OLD STEEPLE Darrel Scott, Tuesday 9/14CANCELLED/POSTPONED 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 ASK A MASTER GARDENER 2nd Thursdays 10/14, 11/11, 12/9 – This Zoom based gardening hour starts with an interesting discussion on a specific topic and then they open the room for your questions! Courtesy of the Humboldt and Del Norte Master Gardeners. CALL FOR ARTISTS The Bayside Fall Maker’s Fair is looking for vendors! The fair will be October 9-10th. Reach out to the email in the link in title. EUREKA CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES 9/11, 11/6, 1/22, 3/26, 7:30-9:30P -Bringing the best of live classical music to Eureka. Visiting artists from the world of live classical music present intimate concerts in a local venue. Follow the link for more details. Masks and proof of Covid vaccination required. FRIENDS OF THE DUNES COASTAL NATURALIST TRAINING Starts September 9th, through September 30th. Thursdays and Sundays – Explore the beautiful and diverse coastal ecosystems of the Humboldt Bay region with a group of fellow nature enthusiasts. No previous experience in natural sciences necessary. For more information, or to sign up, email the link in the title. COASTAL CLEAN UP MONTH Ongoing throughout September, follow the link for more details. We are so appreciative of our Coast Cleanup Month volunteers that this year we are offering a chance to win prizes for participants! Every volunteer who fills out the form will be entered into a weekly raffle with prizes. Follow the NEC on Facebook or Instagram to learn more about the prizes. 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. 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. POOL TOURNAMENT Mondays, 8:30P, Stone Junction Bar and Grill TRINIDAD ART MARKET 10A-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 – LAST ONE! 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 26 Henderson 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 Saturday 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…? This week, it’s Philly Cheese Steaks. 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 16thFortuna 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. 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. 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 FIRE RELIEF DONATION DRIVE The American Legion are collecting donations for those affected by fires in the area. The Arcata Veteran’s Hall will be open to receive donations Thursdays 2-5P. Updated lists of needs and monetary donations site in the link. DERT SUMMER NIGHTS Join our Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team (DERT) in removing non-native, invasive plants from our coastal dunes environments in order to make room for more natural diversity. Every 1st Friday of the month from 5-7P at BLM’s Ma0-le’l Dunes South/Every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10A-1P at Humboldt Coastal Nature Center/Every 3rd Sunday of the month from 10A-1P at BLM’s Ma-le’l Dunes South. Follow the link for more details and to sign up. STEWARDSHIP WORK DAYS Saturdays 10/2, 11/6, 12/4, 9:30A-12P – Looking for ways to give back to the lands you love? Join volunteers at Stewardship Work Days at various Land Trust properties to care for the coast. We’ll be working on various projects. Follow link in title for more details. 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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