Special Events This Weekend
Friday 3/31
LOLETA HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENT AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DAY
1:45-4:45P Pop-up kindergarten vaccinations clinic (your child must be up-to-date with school vaccinations to register for school. Walk-ins welcome or call (707) 268-2108 to make an appointment. Please bring vaccination cards). Fun kid’s activities, lots of freebies like books, veggie starts, raffle. Info on community resources, college access. Blood pressure screenings and health info, Zumba, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters available. Free food for those that participate, while food lasts. Organized by Humboldt County DHHS, Loleta Community Resource Center, Loleta Elementary, LatinoNet, and College of the Redwoods. . In Honor of Cesar Chavez Day.
CRAZY RIVER RANCH CIDER OF BLUE LAKE TASTING AT THE COOP
3-5P Meet the newest local cider producer and taste its artisan fermented ciders made from local heritage apples. Must be 21 to participate.
THE LEAGUE OF EVERYDAY PEOPLE’S ANNUAL MUSICAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
6P-12A All proceeds benefit bringing music into the lives of youth. Featuring the “Burning Alpacas,” a band composed of Everyday People-sponsored youth musicians who all received their instruments via scholarships from our programs. The event will feature and art show by TSUMNU Music by: ● The Burning Alpacas (Everyday People Sponsored Youth Band) ● Checkered Past Ska ● MC Radioactive ● JuDrum ● Lion Issachar ● Hip Hop Congress ● Red Hot Shame ● Clay Adams. At the Historic Eagle House
6:30-9P Ages 18 and up. First-come, first-served. No pre-registration needed. Maximum 75 skaters. At The Eureka Municipal Auditorium
8-10:30P When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Fridays and Saturdays 8-10:30P Sundays 2-4:30. Continues through 5/7.
Saturday 4/1
AAUW – HUMBOLDT MEETING ON EARTHQUAKES AND TSUNAMIS
9:30A Did you feel the earthquake? Are you ready for the next one? Dr. Lori Dengler, Professor Emeritus Cal Poly Humboldt and local earthquake expert, will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Humboldt Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Dr. Dengler’s expertise is in geophysics, earthquake and tsunami hazards, and hazard reduction. Time for Q&A from the audience is included with the program.
9:45A Now in its 22nd year, volunteers in wacky costumes jump into the bay to raise money for the Redwood Discovery Museum. Parade, then plunging. Free for the public to watch.
10A-5P Check out what Humboldt artists and crafters have been creating all winter and find a great Easter or Mother’s Day gift. Food available for purchase. Also happening 10-3 on 4/2.
11A-3P Find great deals on secondhand outdoor gear at the Get Outside Gear Sale at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center! What is outdoor gear? Camping and backpacking equipment, kayaks and canoes, surfboards, bikes, hiking boots, and so much more! The sale will be open to Friends of the Dunes members from 11A. to noon, and to everyone from noon to 3P. The Get Outside Gear Sale supports Friends of the Dunes’ education and stewardship programs, provides the community with excellent deals on outdoor gear, and encourages buying used, which is great for the environment!
QUACK AND WABBIT FAMILY LITERACY PARTY
11A & 3P These humorous, musical, poignant and tender-hearted stories yield emotional responses in children, enhancing their learning experience. This free puppet show is at the Arcata Library. Also happening later in the day, at 3P at the Fortuna Library.
11A-3P Join the Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt for a Discovery Day of Exploring Science. This family friendly event is great for all ages. Take a closer look at subjects in the natural world, such as geology, marine biology and zoology. Get hands-on with live reptiles, amphibians, and chinchillas, interactive tables and science activities. Participate in a scavenger hunt, and play games. Make connections during this exciting exploration of education.
5P-9:30P It happening! Dandar’s is hosting a Game Night at the Redwood Lodge located at Redwood Park in Arcata! Free Entry! We will be selling snacks and raffle tickets on site (cash). We will have a game library on site. Did you come to our TTRPG social last month? This is an opportunity to start a campaign. You’ve been asking, so we’re delivering. Let’s make this awesome!
6-9P Old Town Eureka – Shops open late, art shows, buskers, community booths, outdoor vendors and community.
8-10:30P When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Fridays and Saturdays 8-10:30P Sundays 2-4:30. Continues through 5/7.
Sunday 4/2 …AND INTO THE WEEK BEYOND
FRESHWATER GRANGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
8-11A The Community is invited to an Old Fashioned Pancake Breakfast, Enjoy your breakfast in our spacious hall with buttermilk and whole grain pancakes, ham, sausages, scrambled eggs, apple compote, orange juice, tea, and French Roast coffee. Top your eggs with homemade salsa and cheese. $10, $7 kids.
QUEER YOUTH EVENT – RAINBOW VILLAGE
10:30A-4:30P Community-building, mental-health wellness education, and advocacy training all in one event! Special event just for queer-identified youth ages 11-14. Middle school is hard enough, support queer youth with accurate and affirming activities. Or donate to event to help cover costs. Some scholarships available! Please inquire! Sponsored by Queer Humboldt. Happening in the Eureka area. Follow link for more information.
SUNDAY SPRINGLES DISC GOLF LEAGUE
12-3:30P Flex-start PDGA sanctioned disc golf league. $10.00 buy-in. 6 week series (3/26-4/30/23) every Sunday 12-3:30pm. Play in any or all of the weeks. All PDGA divisions available. You do not need to be a PDGA member to play. Make your own groups. No group? show up at Hole 1 and we will do our best to find you a group (no guarantees) Must make a tee time prior to showing up. Call the Pro Shop and book your tee time for each league week 707-839-2342
2P When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Fridays and Saturdays 8-10:30P Sundays 2-4:30. Continues through 5/7.
Monday
THE FUTURE OF NORTH COAST LOCAL MEDIA WITH ACCESS HUMBOLDT
12-1P Brown Bag Lunch Online Presentation with Sean McLaughlin, Access Humboldt, & John Richmond, Times-Standard: Discuss the future of local media for the North Coast. Evolution of our media is shaking the foundations of the marketplace of ideas and testing the three pillars of U.S. media law: competition, diversity and localism. What is the future of local media for the North Coast?
EEL RIVER ARUNDO ERADICATION PROJECT – VIRTUAL OUTREACH EVENT
12-1P This April, join us in our efforts to locate the highly invasive plant, Arundo donax (“Arundo” or “Giant Reed”) in the Eel River watershed. We will be hosting a virtual event where we will discuss what non-native invasive species are and how they threaten our native ecosystems, as well as details about what Arundo is, its most identifiable characteristics, and why we are removing it. Our guest speakers include, Cal Poly Humboldt’s Associate Professor of Applied Ecology, Kerry M. Byrne, Ph.D. and California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District’s Invasive Species Program lead, Michelle Forys will be guest speaking.
WEDNESDAY
6-7P Join us and learn to make your own paper. We used recycled paper, and nature materials to create beautiful new paper. Reservations are required as space is limited. Call 707-839-4459 and ask for Joanne. At the Mckinleyville Library.
QUACK AND WABBIT FAMILY LITERACY PARTY
6P These humorous, musical, poignant and tender-hearted stories yield emotional responses in children, enhancing their learning experience. This free puppet show is at the Arcata Library. Also happening later in the day, at 3P at the Eureka Library.
THURSDAY
7-10P A night of smooth tunes from around the world to roll and bounce to, all vinyl selections from former local The Grouch DJ.
Save the Date:
4/13 HAR CARES FOR YOUTH QUARTER CRAZE
4/16 FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL – REDWOOD HARLEY DAVIDSON
4/23-30 ANNUAL REDWOOD POETRY FESTIVAL
LIVE MUSIC/ETC/COMEDY/THEATER
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 of ideas of ways to keep your kids happy includes 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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