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WEEKLY EVENTS NEWSLETTER
Mother’s Day weekend is here and there is color all around – particularly in those iconic orange flowers known as ‘The California Poppy’. This is the official state flower and they can be a real spectacle… with billowing mounds of lacey blue-green foliage that are bountifully capped with vibrant colored satin flowers. These flowers are a sweet reminder that a Humboldt County Summer is right around the corner, as they abundantly line our roads, gardens and walking trails alike.
Interested in learning about more native flowers and plants? Grab Mom and head down to the College of the Redwoods campus this weekend for the Humboldt Botanical Garden native plant sale, and take a walk while you’re there… this garden is popping!
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND…
FRIDAY MAY 6TH
MOTHER’S DAY MARKET
4-9P, Shop from over 60 local vendors, and grab some great local food and drinks with Mom at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale.
PILATES ON THE PLAZA
4P, Celebrate this Mother’s Day weekend by enjoying a free pilates class in the Arcata Plaza! There will be music, a large raffle with the chance to win some amazing prizes, and information on women’s health and cancer resources! Bring a mat and enjoy the fun!
BON VOYAGE TO THE RIVIERA
6P, Redwood Preparatory Charter School in Fortuna will be hosting its 11th annual Gala. This year’s theme is “Bon Voyage to the Riviera” where you can enjoy dinner, dancing, raffles, games, silent auction and more along the Riviera. For more information, please call 682-6149 or visit www.redwoodprep.org, 100 Main Street, Scotia at The Scotia Lodge.
FORTUNA FIRST FRIDAY
POSTPONED due to anticipated weather… Check back next month for Fortuna’s downtown celebration on 6/03!
SATURDAY MAY 7TH
HUMBOLDT BOTANICAL GARDENS ANNUAL PLANT SALE
9A-3P, Humboldt Botanical Garden is hosting their annual plant sale, open to the public with free admission today! (Pre-show sale for members only on Friday from 3-7P) 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka – use the North entrance. 707-442-5139
BI-LINGUAL WOMEN’S AND GIRLS BIRDING TOUR
9-11A, Join bi-lingual leader Daisy Ambriz-Peres for a walk that combines wetlands, forests and dunes with shorebirds and waterbirds using the Mad River Slough and many species of songbirds singing, and likely starting to nest. For reservations and meeting location, contact Daisy at [email protected].
Meet on Young Street Ma-le’l Dunes North
MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALE AND SEED EXCHANGE
9A-4P, Houseplants, succulents, vegetables, etc. There will be a large selection of seeds to share. One of the Humboldt Hill grange’s biggest fundraisers. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road
BOOK SALE
10A-3:30P, Friends of the Humboldt Library is hosting a book sale that is open to the public. Find fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, vinyl, CDs and DVDs. Proceeds benefit the Humboldt County Library system. Eureka Main Library, 707-269-1995
MOTHER’S DAY MARKET
10A-4P, Shop from over 60 local vendors, and grab some great local food and drinks with Mom at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale.
MOTHER’S DAY ARTIST MARKET IN MCKINLEYVILLE
1-5P, Make your favorite Mom smile with a bath and body product, chocolates, jewelry, or glass art! Spread the love and shop local at The Bigfoot Taproom in Mckinleyville.
ARTS! ALIVE EUREKA (THEME: YEAR OF THE TIGER)
6-9P, Eureka Main Street presents First Saturday Night Arts Alive and the galleries, museums, theaters, bars, and restaurants are open. Each business hosts their own artist or musician, making for an exciting tour of local talent in Historic Old Town Eureka.
“A CRYSTAL IN TIME”
6-9P, Stop by Zen Cannabis in Eureka (during Arts! Alive) to explore the mixed media expressions of local artist Ariel Graves who is sharing a collection of artwork created during her ten-year study in Gemology, leather/stone jewelry and other design medias (Oil paint, watercolor/ink, acrylic, leathercraft and more). Here you will also be able to browse a large private collection of crystal, gemstone and herbal goods that are available to make your own!
REDWOOD THEATRE RE-OPENING
6-9P, Under the guidance of new leadership and rebuilding artistic offerings, Redwood Curtain starts with an opening reception that coincides with Eureka’s Arts Alive activities. In addition to the usual finger foods and beverages, there will be a Dutch auction and a representative from Redwood Theatre Casting in the lobby during the evening. “Stay tuned for more shows and educational opportunities sponsored and produced by Redwood Curtain Theatre.” (Regular stage productions will resume this fall!)
SUNDAY MAY 8TH & BEYOND…
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
9A, Come enjoy brunch at the Arcata Vets Hall this Mothers Day! Complimentary celebratory beverage for all moms!
MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALE AND SEED EXCHANGE
9A-4P, Houseplants, succulents, vegetables, etc. There will be a large selection of seeds to share. One of the Humboldt Hill grange’s biggest fundraisers. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road
ARCATA SUNDAY ART MARKET
11A-4P, Sunday Art Market Spring Series!
Five weeks of fantastic local art vendors, music, and community fun on 8th Street of the Arcata Plaza…
INTRO TO FIREARMS FOR WOMEN
6P, (Thursday 5/12)
Are you interested in learning more about different firearms, but unsure of where to begin? This is a very popular ladies-only class, that will teach you all about how to safely operate handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Ideal for those who are new to guns and wanting hands-on experience in a safe and intimidation-free environment. This is a two-part session with the first class on Thursday. Please click the link in the title and RSVP as this class will fill up.
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!
