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WEEKLY EVENTS NEWSLETTER
The cold Pacific weather moved out unseasonably quick and it’s looking like we can… MARCH forward with confidence into a wealth of Spring activities. This week we have an especially busy Saturday- with a morning of flea markets, afternoon sports, theatre, the symphony and a BIG night of arts in downtown Eureka!
(Don’t forget your rain jacket though, it is Humboldt County after all. )
There have been some changes to our layout and we want to make sure that you don’t miss a beat – so be sure to read through the whole newsletter this week!
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY MARCH 4TH
BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE: “SAVED BY THE BOWL”
8P, Led by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast, community members getting together to collect donations, earn prizes, and celebrate by bowling! Ends Saturday 3/05 at 11P!
EUREKA SYMPHONY INSPIRATIONS: NEW AND TIMELESS
8P, Eureka Symphony featuring John Chernoff, performs powerful uplifting and inspiring music from composers old and new. Arkley Center Performing Arts in Eureka. 707-845-3655
SATURDAY MARCH 5TH
SUNRISE AT THE REFUGE – GEESE FLY OFF
SUNRISE, Watch hundreds of Aleutian Cackling Geese lift off their nighttime roosts. Every Saturday and Sunday in the month of March, the entrance gate will open 1/2 hour before sunrise. Meet at the Visitor Center, 1020 Ranch Road in Loleta. (707) 733-5406
ABBEY OF THE REDWOODS FLEA MARKET
8A-4P, Local arts, products, goods with free entry for all! Hosted by Grace Good Shepard Church at 1450 Hiller Rd in McKinleyville, 707-839-3726
AAUW WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH HONOREE’S (VIRTUAL WORLD)
10-11A, The American Association of University Women – Humboldt will be honoring local residents JoAnn Schuch and Kay Escarda at its celebration of Women’s History Month. Contact Rosemarie Weaver, [email protected] for the Zoom link.
FRIENDS OF THE REDWOOD LIBRARIES BOOK SALE
10A-3:30P, Open to the public! Browse fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, vinyl, CDs and DVDs. Proceeds benefit the Humboldt County Library system. In the garage of the Eureka Main Library. 707-269-1962
TRINIDAD FLEA-ART
11A-3p, Make the Trinidad Flea-Art your destination the first Saturday of every month (that means this week, too!) – to support local vendors and crafters presenting their wares in beautiful Trinidad. (707) 834-8720
HIGHER STATE AT RAMPART SKATE PARK
12N-2A, An all-day/night affair with sound system music, art, food, vendors and more. Check link in title for all the info you will need!
FERNDALE HIGH BASEBALL DOUBLE-HEADER
1-5P, A day of games at Ferndale High! 1231 Main St, Ferndale. 707-786-5900
EUREKA CHINATOWN WALKING TOURS
4P, Join the Clarke Museum and associated organizations on a walking tour exploring the community played in creating the Humboldt County we know today. This is a walking tour that will consist of walking about a mile on mostly paved flat ground.
MARCH ARTS ALIVE!
6-9P, Arts Alive is back and will be occupying galleries, museums, theaters, bars and restaurants in downtown Eureka! Please check with your favorite ‘Old-Town’ venue to see specials and a show for this month’s exciting variety of featured local artists.
AN EVENING OF ART AND MUSIC WITH THE SOHUM GIRLS
6-9P, The SoHum Girls will entertain museum-goers at the Morris Graves Museum of Art, Exhibiting artist, Bernadette Vielbig, will perform a reading from her work at 7-8P.
SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE (ARTS ALIVE)
6-9P, A night for lovers of music with meaning. Organic originals by authentic song-crafters. Get down and mingle with your crafty community at Old Town Coffee & Chocolates in Eureka.
EUREKA SYMPHONY: NEW AND TIMELESS
8P, Eureka Symphony featuring John Chernoff, performs powerful uplifting and inspiring music from composers old and new. Arkley Center Performing Arts in Eureka. 707-845-3655
BUTOH MEDEA
8-10P, A fusion of Eastern dance and Western drama – Inspired by the Medea myth and Euripides’ great tragedy, and using the Japanese Butoh Dance, Yokko brings the tortured spirit of Medea to life. Brought to you by Dell’Arte at The Carlo Theatre in Blue Lake (707) 668-5663
SUNDAY MARCH 6TH & BEYOND…
SUNRISE AT THE REFUGE – GEESE FLY OFF
SUNRISE, Watch hundreds of Aleutian Cackling Geese lift off their nighttime roosts. Every Saturday and Sunday in the month of March, the entrance gate will open 1/2 hour before sunrise. Meet at the Visitor Center, 1020 Ranch Road in Loleta. (707) 733-5406
BUTOH MEDEA
2-4P, A fusion of Eastern dance and Western drama – Inspired by the Medea myth and Euripides’ great tragedy, and using the Japanese Butoh Dance, Yokko brings the tortured spirit of Medea to life. Brought to you by Dell’Arte at The Carlo Theatre in Blue Lake (707) 668-5663
FREE WOMENS CLOTHING GIVEAWAY (WOMENS HISTORY MONTH)
12N-4P, In honor of Women’s History Month YouthAbility Thrift will be giving away FREE WOMEN’S CLOTHES Monday, March 7th.
ELEMENTS OF ART AFTERSCHOOOL (YOUTH) CLASS SERIES
Your child will explore and create with a variety of art mediums-
Classes start this week, 03/07/22 so please follow the title link or find more detailed information in our Just For Kids Section… Don’t miss out !
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!
