AT HOME IN HUMBOLDT
WEEKLY EVENTS NEWSLETTER
The first week of Spring in Humboldt County has been welcomed in with bright warm days and this weekend is no exception! There’s so many great things happening in our area this season, even some special annual events like the Arcata Ball and the Fortuna Daffodil Festival are back… It’s easy to see that the community has a lot to share and we are all excited that our special social opportunities are coming back to life.
(Keep reading if you’re looking for something inspiring to do this weekend in Humboldt County!)
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY MARCH 25TH
TACTICAL SHOTGUN SKILL BUILDER WORKSHOP
10A-4P, This class is designed for beginners to intermediate shooters to gain the confidence to safely protect yourself and the people that matter most by offering a solid understanding of how to handle, operate, and shoot a shotgun. Book your space with Bigfoot Adventure Academy today!
THERAPUTIC JOURNALING WORKSHOP
12N-1P, In this workshop they will discuss the value of journaling, ways to bring more journaling into your life and have success with it, and explore some prompts with writing time. Hosted at the Unbound Writing Center in Sunny Brae Center, Arcata.
SOHUM FIRE SAFETY FRIDAY
12-4P, Fire season is coming, is your home ready? A group of Garberville residents have taken the initiative and will share what they have learned from fire safety experts across California. Find out how to make your home, and our whole community, more resilient to better survive the next wildfire event. Meet up is at the Garberville Town Square!
STATIONARY BIRDING & WILDLIFE VIEWING AT MOONSTONE BEACH
5:30-7P, Start your weekend off right at the beach for a stationary birding adventure that may also include migrating Gray Whales and sunset. Picnic blankets and camping chairs are encouraged, as are binoculars and spotting scopes. Questions? Email janelle.choj@amiwruck
ARCATA MAIN STREET DOWNTOWN BALL & ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
6-9P, Arcata Main Street presents a ball emerging out of the last two challenging years and into a new era of helping promote a vibrant and prosperous downtown for our whole community. Get together to honor volunteers and board members, celebrate business and organization achievements, dance party with music by The California Poppies and more! Dress in black/white/metallic (casual-fancy) and enjoy a night downtown. 1036 G Street Arcata, Ca (The Arcata Theatre Lounge)
MARCH SKATE NIGHT IN EUREKA
6:30-9P, First-come, first-served. Limited to 50 participants. All ages!
Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 707-441-4241
AAI PRESENTS AN EVENING OF SHORTS
7-8P, The Arcata Arts Institute presents An Evening of Shorts, a collection of short plays including including Madeline George’s Flip Turn, Jonathan Caren’s Dance Company, and the short musical 21 Chump Street, at Arcata High School. 707-825-2401
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
7:30P, EHS Players presents the classic musical retelling of the fairytale “The Princess and the Pea.” A medieval, farcical comedy, this show is full of delightful characters, hijinx and romance. Eureka High School Auditorium.
Questions? (707) 476-1735, [email protected]
JAMMIN’ FRIDAY
8p, Swing Dancing at the Veteran’s Hall in Arcata… Free for active duty and Veterans. Come and down and get yourself a dance! 707-822-1552
SATURDAY MARCH 26TH
FORTUNA ANNUAL DAFFODIL SHOW
1-5P, After a two year absence, the Fortuna Garden Club is proud to present the 47th Annual Daffodil Show and Sale. Sales of over 40 types of daffodils start when the show opens on Saturday at 1P and continue until gone. Entries are accepted Friday 3-8P and Saturday 8-10A. Floral and Stem questions please email Maria Krenek at [email protected]
YOGA & HARP MUSIC
6-8P, A rejuvenating experience that combines gentle yoga postures with live harp music. All levels welcome. More information? Email [email protected]
TOONS WORKSHOP WITH BRETT MUNGO
6:30-8:30P, Character development workshop, focusing on color and shading. Pay in person in advance to reserve a seat or call (707) 798-1541. Space is limited to 15 seats in Eureka at The Epitome Gallery.
ADULT SKATE NIGHT
6:30-9:30P, $5.50, includes skate rental. Alcohol free event in the Fireman’s Pavilion at Rohner Park. 18 and up. IDs checked at door.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
7:30P, EHS Players presents the classic musical retelling of the fairytale “The Princess and the Pea.” A medieval, farcical comedy, this show is full of delightful characters, hijinx and romance. Eureka High School Auditorium.
Questions? (707) 476-1735, [email protected]
EUREKA CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
7:30-9:30, Eureka Chamber Music Series- 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. Calvary Lutheran Church. Want more information- [email protected], 707-443-1575
ROCK THE HALL
7:30P, Come and Rock the Hall with music by The Sturgeons, Something Wicked, Bow-Legged Buzzards and Icarus and Sons. All ages dancing at the Arcata Veterans Hall. 707-822-1552
CASINO NIGHT AT THE SAC
8-11:55P, Enjoy mocktails, finger food, roulette, craps, blackjack, poker and magician Wes Mathison. All ages. Cal Poly Humboldt, (707) 826-3928 – Email inquiries to [email protected]
SUNDAY MARCH 27TH & BEYOND…
FORTUNA ANNUAL DAFFODIL SHOW
10A-5P, After a two year absence, the Fortuna Garden Club is proud to present the 47th Annual Daffodil Show and Sale. Sales of over 40 types of daffodils start when the show opens on Saturday at 1P and continue until gone. Entries are accepted Friday 3-8P and Saturday 8-10A. Floral and Stem questions please email Maria Krenek at [email protected]
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (MATINEE)
2P, EHS Players presents the classic musical retelling of the fairytale “The Princess and the Pea.” A medieval, farcical comedy, this show is full of delightful characters, hijinx and romance. Eureka High School Auditorium.
Questions? (707) 476-1735, [email protected]
HOME AWAY FROM HOME DISTRIBUTION
4-5P, College students from Cal Poly Humboldt, College of the Redwoods & Dell’Arte are invited to pick up a free prepackaged meal from Roman’s Kitchen and a bag full of free household supplies. D Street Neighborhood Center,
1301 D St. Arcata- 707-822-7091
LIVE MUSIC/ETC
It took a pandemic to make Humboldt nightlife come to a standstill, and we’re happy to report that all the best local venues for live music, comedy and other special events at bars, breweries and clubs are back and happening.
Find the full list here – updated weekly!
JUST FOR KIDS
Humboldt is a great place to raise kids, and the variety and access to special events, classes and activities is just one reason why. If hiking and visiting the beach aren’t enough to keep your little ones busy this week, check out the complete list of activities.
Fun stuff for kids to do found here – updated weekly!
ONGOING EVENTS
Classes, Workshops, Farmer’s Markets, Craft Markets, Flea Markets and more! Our lively community events are part of what makes Humboldt so special. There’s a wide variety of happenings that are recurring weekly in our area. There’s always something to do.
You can definitely stay busy by checking the link here – updated weekly!
VOLUNTEER/DONATE
Our Community Organizations keep the heart of Humboldt alive and beating. The local groups actively working to keep our area thriving support our kids, our elders and our environment.
To see a list of opportunities, click here – updated weekly.
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Stay Green, Humboldt!
