| AT HOME IN HUMBOLDT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Coastal Humboldt is left wondering if it’s time to put a fire in the wood stove – while inland, the rivers are low and the temps are high. In the meantime we’re right in the heart of summertime and there’s more and more to do out there, whatever kind of event you’re looking for. THIS WEEK’S PHOTOS ARE COMING TO US FROM LOLETA ERIC’S GUIDE SERVICE. A FINE LOCAL BUSINESS THAT AIMS TO FACILITATE YOUR ADVENTURE ON A KAYAK, WHETHER IT’S FISHING ON THE OCEAN OR TOURING A NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RIVER. CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS! |
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| FRIDAY JULY 16TH BADUWA’T FESTIVAL: A GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE July 14th-18th – Formerly known as the Mad River Festival, the Baduwa’t Festival is acculmination of performing arts, music, celebration and connectivity, held on the ancestral lands of the Wiyot Tribe. In Soulatluk, the Wiyot language, Baduwa’t is the word for Mad River. The festival name change was approved by Wiyot leaders in Spring 2021 and Dell’Arte is honored to support the work of the Wiyot Tribe to revitalize the language by using the original name of the river for the festival name. |
SATURDAY JULY 17th PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8-11A – Mattole Grange, All the homemade pancakes you can eat, plus local fresh eggs, sausage, coffee or milk and organic orange juice. 707-629-3421 KIWANIS CLUB RODEO PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7-11A – Pancakes, syrup, sausage, hot coffee, cold milk, orange juice and lots of butter. Proceeds support local scholarships and youth activities. At Rohner Park CORVETTE INVITATIONAL 9A – Samoa Drag Strip and Lost Coast Vettes, 1st annual, Corvette Invitational. Corvettes get in free and race for free. SPECIAL TOUR OF THE CLARKE MUSEUM 1-2P – Docent Lynn Sturgis guides, focusing on the architecture and history of the Bank of Eureka $10-20 sliding scale ARCATA MARSH TOUR 2P – Friends of the Arcata Marsh present a 90-minute walk focusing on the birds, plants and ecology of the marsh with leader Ken Burton. BULLS, BRONCS, BANDS AND BREWS 6P – Live music and action-packed fun at the Fortuna Rodeo. $10, $5 children under 12 SATURDAY NIGHT STREET LEGALS 6P – Samoa Dragstrip SUNDAY JULY 18TH… AND BEYOND AUDUBON BIRDING TOUR ALONG THE EUREKA WATERFRONT 9-11A – Redwood Region Audubon Society tour along the Eureka Waterfront Trail with leader Ralph Bucher. Reservations required. Sign up by text or email with the walk date and name, email and phone number for each participant.707-499-1247 SEPTENTRIO ART MARKETPLACE 2-8P – Local Vendors, Septentrio Wine and Food from The Nosh, Local Photographer, Live DJ, Family Friendly, Outdoor Patio – 650 6th St, Arcata. FORTUNA RODEO DEEP PIT BARBEQUE 11A-1P – A heaping plate of barbecued meat and sides $20 FORTUNA RODEO CHILI COOKOFF- RESTAURANT EDITION July 11-18th – Participating restaurants create chili-themed dishes. Pick up a Chili Cook-off Restaurant Passport in the Fortuna Rodeo Guide in the July 8 copy of the North Coast Journal. FORTUNA RODEO July 13-18th – A full week of rodeo action. Bull and bronc riding, barbecue, carnival, motorsports, parade, bands, brews and more. Full schedule online. 707-725-9261 CHAMBER MIXER FOR GREATER TRINIDAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Tuesday, July 20th, 5:30P – Let’s kick off the summer right with the Trinidad Chamber of Commerce’s first IN-PERSON mixer of the year. We will be honoring the legacy of the Chamber, its past members and fond memories with good food, fun music, local raffle items and a fabulous view. Please visit our website to RSVP and receive the address of the mixer, hosted at one of our Board Member’s houses in Trinidad, Ca. We hope you can come celebrate with us, see you there! |
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| LIVE MUSIC/ETC ARCATA THEATER LOUNGE Battle of the Bass, Friday, July 16th, 9P $5 Mary Poppins, 1964, Sunday, July 18th, 5P $8 \BEAR RIVER CASINO Paperback Writer – The Beatles Experience, Friday, July 16th, 8P Lonestar Junction, Friday, July 16th, 9P Blue Rhythm Revue, Saturday, July 17th, 9P BLONDIES Open Mic, Thursdays, 5-8P Homebrewer Happy Hour, Tuesday, July 20th, 6:30-7:30P BLUE LAKE CASINO Latin Nights With DJ Pachanguero, Friday, July 16th, 9P Jimi Jeff and the Gypsy Band, Saturday, July 17th, 9P Weener, Thursday, July 22nd, 9P CAFE MARINA – WOODLY’S BAR Michael Dayvid, Friday, July 17th, 4:30P FIELDBROOK MARKET AND EATERY Live Music, Fridays, 6-8:30P FOREVER FOUND Pato Banton and The Now Generation, Tuesday, July 20th, 6P GYPPO ALE MILL The Happys, Saturday, July 17th, 6P HUMBOLDT BOTANICAL GARDENS The Paula Jones Band, Sunday, July 18th, 1-3P MATEEL COMMUNITY CENTER Pato Banton and The Now Generation, Monday, July 19th, 7-10P RICHARD’S GOAT TAVERN Goat Karaoke, Sundays, 9P LITTLE RED LION COCKTAIL LOUNGE Karaoke with Popeye, Saturdays, 8P SAVAGE HENRY COMEDY CLUB Monica Nevi, Friday and Saturday July 16th & 17th Open Mic, Sundays, 9P Farm to Table Local Comedy Showcase, Tuesday, July 20th, 9P Open Mic, Wednesdays 9-11:45 Walker Glenn, Thursday, July 22nd, 9P SIREN’S SONG TAVERN Open Mic, Thursdays, 7P Back 2 Business, Friday, July 16th, 8P STONE JUNCTION BAR Jungle Nights at the Junction, Saturday, July 17th, 9P $10 THE JAM Almost Dangerous, Saturday, July 17th 10P THE SPEAKEASY Friday night – Opera Alley Cats, Jazz 7-10P OngoingSaturdays, 7-10, Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band |
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| ONGOING 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 TOURNEY Wednesdays, 8P, Brass Rail Bar and Grill HUMBOLDT YACHT CLUB FOG RACE Every Wednesday, 6-7P, Casual Sailboat race open to the public, free. DISPERSED SAND SCULPTURE FESTIVAL The 26th annual Sand Sculpture Festival is physically distance and running during the entire month of July! Teams are invited to create sandy masterpieces on local beaches, post creations on social media, send photos of their sand sculptures to Friends of the Dunes, vote for favorites and be entered to win prizes.TRINIDAD 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, July 11th – September 12th 11A-4P – On the 8th street side of the plaza. Each Market will have special surprises and features HUMBOLDT CRABS BASEBALL Games are happening most days of the week through August 8th. Follow the link for the full schedule, including special events and ticket information. |
| 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 Willow Creek – Thursdays, 4-7 through August 26th at Veteran’s Park REDWOOD ACRES STOCK CAR RACES Saturdays, July 31st, Aug. 14th & 28th, Sept. 11th & Friday and Saturday Sept. 24th & 25th. Tickets $10 Visit the website for full details 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 On Tuesdays- July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12. Garberville Presbyterian Church- 10:30A-12P Redway Baptist Church – 12:30-1:30 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 |
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| JUST FOR KIDS SUMMER CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER Saturday, July 17th – Join the Discovery Museum every third Saturday of the month this summer for a celebration with huge bounce houses, face painting, museum exhibits and performers. 443-9694 DREAMQUEST SWIM LESSON July 20-22, July 27-29 and Sept. 3-Aug. 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. FREE MEALS FOR SUMMER Breakfast and lunch served in one to-go bag. For children 18 and under. The main serving site is Arcata Elementary augmented by the following mobile sites: 2575 Alliance Road (10:40-11 a.m.), Manila Park (11:15-11:25 a.m.) and Sunny Brae Middle School (11:40-11:50 a.m.).STUDENT BIRD ART WINNERSSaturday 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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| SUMMER CAMPS SIX RIVERS MONTESSORI SUMMER PROGRAM An educational, fun summer program for children ages 3-7. Theme classes include Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Bugs, Seven Continents and more. Classes are offered Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon for the month of July. 707-444-8100 SUMMER CHEER CAMP July 19th-23rd, 12:30-5:30P, Cheer, Tumbling, Dance, Crafts and More, at Redwood Raks World Dance Studio 707-616-6876 Scholarships available. FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS July 19th-23rd, 9A-1P – Companion Animal Foundation’s youth humane education program offers interactive activities including dog training, nutrition, animal care, local experts, veterinary activities and more. Program is July 19-23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Possible second program if wait list. The week ends with an adoption event at CAF’s Community Adoption Center. This program is only for youth 11-15 with a strong passion for animals. Registration online. DANCE CAMP Two one-week Dance Camps this summer from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12-16 and/or Aug. 9-13. Ages 4-14. No dance experience necessary. Students take ballet, jazz, lyrical, musical theater and hip-hop classes, and do a daily craft project. Mini performance on the last day.707-502-2188 PAGEANT AT THE PLAYHOUSE Pageant is back! We are bringing our long-standing Pageant tradition to the Arcata Playhouse. Children 9-15 are invited to join us for two weeks of learning, playing, and creating. The classes aim to build physical theater skills and ensemble-building foundations. The students will cultivate their creativity and find ways to express themselves, as they learn to use their bodies in relationship with others and the space. The classes will be held outside, with the students and faculty wearing masks and respecting social distancing. Classes will be on stilt walking, movement, mask and puppet building, story-building, and processional music. 707-822-1575 HLO KIDCO SUMMER CAMP – ALICE IN WONDERLAND Monday-Friday, 10:30A-1:00P – Through July 23rd. Each camper will participate in a condensed version of a famous, family-friendly musical, this camp will explore music, stories and dance, culminating in a small performance for family. Ages 5+. Scholarships available. 707-630-5013SUMMER FUNMonday-Friday, 7:30A-5:30P through August 27th @ Rohner Park. Day Camp program runs every week of the summer for 7-12 year olds. Daily activities such as arts and crafts, hiking, bike days, group sports, cooking, roller skating, water days, field trips and more.725-7620 MISTWOOD MONTESSORI SUMMER PROGRAM Mondays-Fridays, 9A-12P Continues through July 30 – An educational, fun summer program for children ages 3-7. Theme classes include Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Bugs, Seven Continents and more. Classes are offered Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon for the month of July.707-444-8100 MOONSTONE BEACH SURF CAMP Water enthusiasts of all levels learn skills for all types of wave riding and surfing, junior lifeguard water safety, surf etiquette and beach and ocean awareness. Lead by former California State lifeguard and school teacher Jeffrey Steinkamp and other male and female instructors. Ages 8 and up. Three sessions: July 5-9, July 19-23 and Aug. 2-6. Camps are M/W/F, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.707-822-5099KIDDIE KAMPMondays-Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 27 Day camp program offered all 10 weeks of summer break (June 21-Aug. 27), Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For 7-12 year olds. Daily activities such as arts and crafts, hiking, bike days, group sports, cooking, roller skating, water days, field trips and more.725-7620 PAL CAMP 2021 Pal Camp is for children ages 5-12 (K-seventh grades) with opportunities for teens to become junior counselors. In the beautiful Freshwater forest, our weekly-themed camp gives children the tools to explore, play, learn and grow. Scholarships are available as well as multi-week discounts. Nine week-long day camps featuring a new theme each week and hands-on exploration of the natural world. Themes include Wacky Games, Week 4 (July 5-9); Water Water Everywhere, Week 5 (July 12-16); Legends, Fables, and Folklore, Week 6 (July 19-23); Earth and Space, Week 7 (July 26-30); Mad Scientist, Week 8 (August 2-6); Circus, Carnival, Week 9 (August 9-13). For registration, price and more, visit www.discovery-museum.org. CAMP MUNI Monday, June 14th – August 6th, 8A-5P – Variety of activities including arts, crafts and sports. Free lunch provided by Eureka City Schools. Call for more information. 441-4244 $120-$130/week for resident/nonresident. LODGE CAMP AND ADVENTURE CAMP The City of Arcata Recreation Division offers Lodge/Adventure and Adventure/Lodge Camps for ages 9-12. Camps are offered daily as Full Day camps, M-F: Through August 20 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Campers gain life-long skills while challenging their individual limits. Each week brings new activities and adventures. Campers may choose to start their day at Lodge Camp or Adventure Camp, then switch at 1 o’clock to the other camp. Either way, campers get a little bit of both camps each day in this full-day camp. Camp is held in the Redwood Lodge and Picnic Area in Redwood Park. Weekly Fee: $155, add $12 for non-resident. [email protected]. 822-7091. T.E.A.M.CAMP & ART CAMP AGES 5-8 The city of Arcata Recreation Division offers T.E.A.M./Art and Art/T.E.A.M. Camps (Teamwork, Exercise, Attitude, Mindfulness) for ages 5-8. Camps are offered daily as Full Day camps, M-F: July 12-16, July 19-23, Aug. 9-13, and Aug. 16-20 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ample space provided by the gymnasium, gymnastics room, sports fields and playground community center complex. T.E.A.M. offers meaningful movement and team challenges to build confidence and connections. Art Camp helps campers discover their own creative styles using paints, 3D art and more. Campers can start their day at Art Camp or T.E.A.M. Camp, then switch at 1 p.m.822-7091 LOUNGE CAMP & FOREST CAMP The city of Arcata Recreation Division offers Lounge/Forest and Forest/Lounge Camps for ages 5-8 daily as full-day camps, M-F: Through Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Campers explore the Arcata Community Forest and discover the habitat for its life forms. Campers can start their day at Lounge Camp or Forest Camp, then switch at 1 p.m.707-822-7091CAMP COOPEREnvironmental education-based, application-based summer camp for qualified families. Free lunch provided by Eureka City Schools. Call for more information.707-441-4244 SKATE CAMP The city of Arcata Recreation Division offers Skate Camp for ages 6-12 daily as a half-day camp, M-F: Through Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Girls-only Shred Camp runs Aug. 9-13, M-F, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Instructed by skilled, local skateboarders, this program focuses on park safety, park etiquette, street and vert riding and style for youth of all skill levels.707-822-7091 MARSH CAMP The city of Arcata Recreation Division offers Marsh Camp for ages 5-8 daily as a half-day camp, M-F: Through Aug. 20. Morning sessions run M-F, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and afternoon sessions run M-F, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Campers can attend the morning session or the afternoon session, but not both within the same week. Campers investigate nature through experiments, outdoor adventures, individual projects and hands-on learning.707-822-7091 NORTHCOAST DANCE SUMMER CAMPS Through August 31st – Day camps for youth 3-14. Ballet, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary. Masks required. REDWOOD RAKS SUMMER DANCE CAMP August 2nd-13th, 9A-3P for kids 7-11. NO LIMITS SUMMER DANCE CLASSES Ages 3 and up. Six-week session. Jazz, tap, ballet and hip-hop. In Arcata 825-0922 |
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| VOLUNTEER/DONATE BATTLE OF THE BADGES BLOOD DRIVE Hosted by the Eureka Police Department. Donate on behalf of your favorite local public safety agency. Wednesday, July 21 is barbecue day. To donate blood, schedule an appointment online. Walk-ins welcome.707-443-8004 2524 Harrison Avenue, Eureka DUNE RESTORATION WORK DAYS Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Help remove invasive plant species to make room for native plant diversity. Tools and snacks provided. Please bring water, face masks and wear work clothes. Meet at the Ma-le’l South parking lot. 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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| AT HOME IN HUMBOLDT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Coastal Humboldt is left wondering if it’s time to put a fire in the wood stove – while inland, the rivers are low and the temps are high. In the meantime we’re right in the heart of summertime and there’s more and more to do out there, whatever kind of event you’re looking for. THIS WEEK’S PHOTOS ARE COMING TO US FROM LOLETA ERIC’S GUIDE SERVICE. A FINE LOCAL BUSINESS THAT AIMS TO FACILITATE YOUR ADVENTURE ON A KAYAK, WHETHER IT’S FISHING ON THE OCEAN OR TOURING A NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RIVER. CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS! |
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| FRIDAY JULY 16TH BADUWA’T FESTIVAL: A GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE July 14th-18th – Formerly known as the Mad River Festival, the Baduwa’t Festival is acculmination of performing arts, music, celebration and connectivity, held on the ancestral lands of the Wiyot Tribe. In Soulatluk, the Wiyot language, Baduwa’t is the word for Mad River. The festival name change was approved by Wiyot leaders in Spring 2021 and Dell’Arte is honored to support the work of the Wiyot Tribe to revitalize the language by using the original name of the river for the festival name. |
SATURDAY JULY 17th PANCACKE BREAKFAST 8-11A – Mattole Grange, All the homemade pancakes you can eat, plus local fresh eggs, sausage, coffee or milk and organic orange juice. 707-629-3421KIWANIS CLUB RODEO PANCAKE BREAKFAST7-11A – Pancakes, syrup, sausage, hot coffee, cold milk, orange juice and lots of butter. Proceeds support local scholarships and youth activities. At Rohner Park CORVETTE INVITATIONAL 9A – Samoa Drag Strip and Lost Coast Vettes, 1st annual, Corvette Invitational. Corvettes get in free and race for free. SPECIAL TOUR OF THE CLARKE MUSEUM 1-2P – Docent Lynn Sturgis guides, focusing on the architecture and history of the Bank of Eureka $10-20 sliding scale ARCATA MARSH TOUR 2P – Friends of the Arcata Marsh present a 90-minute walk focusing on the birds, plants and ecology of the marsh with leader Ken Burton. BULLS, BRONCS, BANDS AND BREWS 6P – Live music and action-packed fun at the Fortuna Rodeo. $10, $5 children under 12 SATURDAY NIGHT STREET LEGALS 6P – Samoa Dragstrip SUNDAY JULY 18TH… AND BEYOND AUDUBON BIRDING TOUR ALONG THE EUREKA WATERFRONT 9-11A – Redwood Region Audubon Society tour along the Eureka Waterfront Trail with leader Ralph Bucher. Reservations required. Sign up by text or email with the walk date and name, email and phone number for each participant.707-499-1247 SEPTENTRIO ART MARKETPLACE 2-8P – Local Vendors, Septentrio Wine and Food from The Nosh, Local Photographer, Live DJ, Family Friendly, Outdoor Patio – 650 6th St, Arcata. FORTUNA RODEO DEEP PIT BARBEQUE 11A-1P – A heaping plate of barbecued meat and sides $20 FORTUNA RODEO CHILI COOKOFF- RESTAURANT EDITION July 11-18th – Participating restaurants create chili-themed dishes. Pick up a Chili Cook-off Restaurant Passport in the Fortuna Rodeo Guide in the July 8 copy of the North Coast Journal. FORTUNA RODEO July 13-18th – A full week of rodeo action. Bull and bronc riding, barbecue, carnival, motorsports, parade, bands, brews and more. Full schedule online. 707-725-9261 CHAMBER MIXER FOR GREATER TRINIDAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Tuesday, July 20th, 5:30P – Let’s kick off the summer right with the Trinidad Chamber of Commerce’s first IN-PERSON mixer of the year. We will be honoring the legacy of the Chamber, its past members and fond memories with good food, fun music, local raffle items and a fabulous view. Please visit our website to RSVP and receive the address of the mixer, hosted at one of our Board Member’s houses in Trinidad, Ca. We hope you can come celebrate with us, see you there! |
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| LIVE MUSIC/ETC ARCATA THEATER LOUNGE Battle of the Bass, Friday, July 16th, 9P $5 Mary Poppins, 1964, Sunday, July 18th, 5P $8 \BEAR RIVER CASINO Paperback Writer – The Beatles Experience, Friday, July 16th, 8P Lonestar Junction, Friday, July 16th, 9P Blue Rhythm Revue, Saturday, July 17th, 9P BLONDIES Open Mic, Thursdays, 5-8P Homebrewer Happy Hour, Tuesday, July 20th, 6:30-7:30P BLUE LAKE CASINO Latin Nights With DJ Pachanguero, Friday, July 16th, 9P Jimi Jeff and the Gypsy Band, Saturday, July 17th, 9P Weener, Thursday, July 22nd, 9P CAFE MARINA – WOODLY’S BAR Michael Dayvid, Friday, July 17th, 4:30P FIELDBROOK MARKET AND EATERY Live Music, Fridays, 6-8:30P FOREVER FOUND Pato Banton and The Now Generation, Tuesday, July 20th, 6P GYPPO ALE MILL The Happys, Saturday, July 17th, 6P HUMBOLDT BOTANICAL GARDENS The Paula Jones Band, Sunday, July 18th, 1-3P MATEEL COMMUNITY CENTER Pato Banton and The Now Generation, Monday, July 19th, 7-10P RICHARD’S GOAT TAVERN Goat Karaoke, Sundays, 9P LITTLE RED LION COCKTAIL LOUNGE Karaoke with Popeye, Saturdays, 8P SAVAGE HENRY COMEDY CLUB Monica Nevi, Friday and Saturday July 16th & 17th Open Mic, Sundays, 9P Farm to Table Local Comedy Showcase, Tuesday, July 20th, 9P Open Mic, Wednesdays 9-11:45 Walker Glenn, Thursday, July 22nd, 9P SIREN’S SONG TAVERN Open Mic, Thursdays, 7P Back 2 Business, Friday, July 16th, 8P STONE JUNCTION BAR Jungle Nights at the Junction, Saturday, July 17th, 9P $10 THE JAM Almost Dangerous, Saturday, July 17th 10P THE SPEAKEASY Friday night – Opera Alley Cats, Jazz 7-10P OngoingSaturdays, 7-10, Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band |
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| ONGOING 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 TOURNEY Wednesdays, 8P, Brass Rail Bar and Grill HUMBOLDT YACHT CLUB FOG RACE Every Wednesday, 6-7P, Casual Sailboat race open to the public, free. DISPERSED SAND SCULPTURE FESTIVAL The 26th annual Sand Sculpture Festival is physically distance and running during the entire month of July! Teams are invited to create sandy masterpieces on local beaches, post creations on social media, send photos of their sand sculptures to Friends of the Dunes, vote for favorites and be entered to win prizes.TRINIDAD 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, July 11th – September 12th 11A-4P – On the 8th street side of the plaza. Each Market will have special surprises and features HUMBOLDT CRABS BASEBALL Games are happening most days of the week through August 8th. Follow the link for the full schedule, including special events and ticket information. |
| 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 Willow Creek – Thursdays, 4-7 through August 26th at Veteran’s Park REDWOOD ACRES STOCK CAR RACES Saturdays, July 31st, Aug. 14th & 28th, Sept. 11th & Friday and Saturday Sept. 24th & 25th. Tickets $10 Visit the website for full details 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 On Tuesdays- July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12. Garberville Presbyterian Church- 10:30A-12P Redway Baptist Church – 12:30-1:30 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 |
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| JUST FOR KIDS SUMMER CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER Saturday, July 17th – Join the Discovery Museum every third Saturday of the month this summer for a celebration with huge bounce houses, face painting, museum exhibits and performers. 443-9694 DREAMQUEST SWIM LESSON July 20-22, July 27-29 and Sept. 3-Aug. 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. FREE MEALS FOR SUMMER Breakfast and lunch served in one to-go bag. For children 18 and under. The main serving site is Arcata Elementary augmented by the following mobile sites: 2575 Alliance Road (10:40-11 a.m.), Manila Park (11:15-11:25 a.m.) and Sunny Brae Middle School (11:40-11:50 a.m.).STUDENT BIRD ART WINNERSSaturday 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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| SUMMER CAMPS SIX RIVERS MONTESSORI SUMMER PROGRAM An educational, fun summer program for children ages 3-7. Theme classes include Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Bugs, Seven Continents and more. Classes are offered Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon for the month of July. 707-444-8100 SUMMER CHEER CAMP July 19th-23rd, 12:30-5:30P, Cheer, Tumbling, Dance, Crafts and More, at Redwood Raks World Dance Studio 707-616-6876 Scholarships available. FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS July 19th-23rd, 9A-1P – Companion Animal Foundation’s youth humane education program offers interactive activities including dog training, nutrition, animal care, local experts, veterinary activities and more. Program is July 19-23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Possible second program if wait list. The week ends with an adoption event at CAF’s Community Adoption Center. This program is only for youth 11-15 with a strong passion for animals. Registration online. DANCE CAMP Two one-week Dance Camps this summer from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12-16 and/or Aug. 9-13. Ages 4-14. No dance experience necessary. Students take ballet, jazz, lyrical, musical theater and hip-hop classes, and do a daily craft project. Mini performance on the last day.707-502-2188 PAGEANT AT THE PLAYHOUSE Pageant is back! We are bringing our long-standing Pageant tradition to the Arcata Playhouse. Children 9-15 are invited to join us for two weeks of learning, playing, and creating. The classes aim to build physical theater skills and ensemble-building foundations. The students will cultivate their creativity and find ways to express themselves, as they learn to use their bodies in relationship with others and the space. The classes will be held outside, with the students and faculty wearing masks and respecting social distancing. Classes will be on stilt walking, movement, mask and puppet building, story-building, and processional music. 707-822-1575 HLO KIDCO SUMMER CAMP – ALICE IN WONDERLAND Monday-Friday, 10:30A-1:00P – Through July 23rd. Each camper will participate in a condensed version of a famous, family-friendly musical, this camp will explore music, stories and dance, culminating in a small performance for family. Ages 5+. Scholarships available. 707-630-5013SUMMER FUNMonday-Friday, 7:30A-5:30P through August 27th @ Rohner Park. Day Camp program runs every week of the summer for 7-12 year olds. Daily activities such as arts and crafts, hiking, bike days, group sports, cooking, roller skating, water days, field trips and more.725-7620 MISTWOOD MONTESSORI SUMMER PROGRAM Mondays-Fridays, 9A-12P Continues through July 30 – An educational, fun summer program for children ages 3-7. Theme classes include Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Bugs, Seven Continents and more. Classes are offered Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon for the month of July.707-444-8100 MOONSTONE BEACH SURF CAMP Water enthusiasts of all levels learn skills for all types of wave riding and surfing, junior lifeguard water safety, surf etiquette and beach and ocean awareness. Lead by former California State lifeguard and school teacher Jeffrey Steinkamp and other male and female instructors. Ages 8 and up. Three sessions: July 5-9, July 19-23 and Aug. 2-6. Camps are M/W/F, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.707-822-5099KIDDIE KAMPMondays-Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 27 Day camp program offered all 10 weeks of summer break (June 21-Aug. 27), Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For 7-12 year olds. Daily activities such as arts and crafts, hiking, bike days, group sports, cooking, roller skating, water days, field trips and more.725-7620 PAL CAMP 2021 Pal Camp is for children ages 5-12 (K-seventh grades) with opportunities for teens to become junior counselors. In the beautiful Freshwater forest, our weekly-themed camp gives children the tools to explore, play, learn and grow. Scholarships are available as well as multi-week discounts. Nine week-long day camps featuring a new theme each week and hands-on exploration of the natural world. Themes include Wacky Games, Week 4 (July 5-9); Water Water Everywhere, Week 5 (July 12-16); Legends, Fables, and Folklore, Week 6 (July 19-23); Earth and Space, Week 7 (July 26-30); Mad Scientist, Week 8 (August 2-6); Circus, Carnival, Week 9 (August 9-13). For registration, price and more, visit www.discovery-museum.org. CAMP MUNI Monday, June 14th – August 6th, 8A-5P – Variety of activities including arts, crafts and sports. Free lunch provided by Eureka City Schools. Call for more information. 441-4244 $120-$130/week for resident/nonresident. LODGE CAMP AND ADVENTURE CAMP The City of Arcata Recreation Division offers Lodge/Adventure and Adventure/Lodge Camps for ages 9-12. Camps are offered daily as Full Day camps, M-F: Through August 20 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Campers gain life-long skills while challenging their individual limits. Each week brings new activities and adventures. Campers may choose to start their day at Lodge Camp or Adventure Camp, then switch at 1 o’clock to the other camp. Either way, campers get a little bit of both camps each day in this full-day camp. Camp is held in the Redwood Lodge and Picnic Area in Redwood Park. Weekly Fee: $155, add $12 for non-resident. [email protected]. 822-7091. T.E.A.M.CAMP & ART CAMP AGES 5-8 The city of Arcata Recreation Division offers T.E.A.M./Art and Art/T.E.A.M. Camps (Teamwork, Exercise, Attitude, Mindfulness) for ages 5-8. Camps are offered daily as Full Day camps, M-F: July 12-16, July 19-23, Aug. 9-13, and Aug. 16-20 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ample space provided by the gymnasium, gymnastics room, sports fields and playground community center complex. T.E.A.M. offers meaningful movement and team challenges to build confidence and connections. Art Camp helps campers discover their own creative styles using paints, 3D art and more. Campers can start their day at Art Camp or T.E.A.M. Camp, then switch at 1 p.m.822-7091 LOUNGE CAMP & FOREST CAMP The city of Arcata Recreation Division offers Lounge/Forest and Forest/Lounge Camps for ages 5-8 daily as full-day camps, M-F: Through Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Campers explore the Arcata Community Forest and discover the habitat for its life forms. Campers can start their day at Lounge Camp or Forest Camp, then switch at 1 p.m.707-822-7091CAMP COOPEREnvironmental education-based, application-based summer camp for qualified families. Free lunch provided by Eureka City Schools. Call for more information.707-441-4244 SKATE CAMP The city of Arcata Recreation Division offers Skate Camp for ages 6-12 daily as a half-day camp, M-F: Through Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Girls-only Shred Camp runs Aug. 9-13, M-F, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Instructed by skilled, local skateboarders, this program focuses on park safety, park etiquette, street and vert riding and style for youth of all skill levels.707-822-7091 MARSH CAMP The city of Arcata Recreation Division offers Marsh Camp for ages 5-8 daily as a half-day camp, M-F: Through Aug. 20. Morning sessions run M-F, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and afternoon sessions run M-F, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Campers can attend the morning session or the afternoon session, but not both within the same week. Campers investigate nature through experiments, outdoor adventures, individual projects and hands-on learning.707-822-7091 NORTHCOAST DANCE SUMMER CAMPS Through August 31st – Day camps for youth 3-14. Ballet, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary. Masks required. REDWOOD RAKS SUMMER DANCE CAMP August 2nd-13th, 9A-3P for kids 7-11. NO LIMITS SUMMER DANCE CLASSES Ages 3 and up. Six-week session. Jazz, tap, ballet and hip-hop. In Arcata 825-0922 |
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| VOLUNTEER/DONATE BATTLE OF THE BADGES BLOOD DRIVE Hosted by the Eureka Police Department. Donate on behalf of your favorite local public safety agency. Wednesday, July 21 is barbecue day. To donate blood, schedule an appointment online. Walk-ins welcome.707-443-8004 2524 Harrison Avenue, Eureka DUNE RESTORATION WORK DAYS Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Help remove invasive plant species to make room for native plant diversity. Tools and snacks provided. Please bring water, face masks and wear work clothes. Meet at the Ma-le’l South parking lot. 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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