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Bounce-A-Palooza .......................... 48 Changing Tides Family Services .......... 99 Chapman's Gem & Mineral Shop & Museum.................................. 91 Cloney's Pharmacies ....................... 95 Conti's Auto Repair .......................... 5 Eureka Music School ....................... 53 Felines H. Tipton, DDS.....................95 George Petersen Insurance ............. 101 Harbor Lanes ................................ 40 Health & Karate Center ................... 51 Humboldt Light Opera Kidco ............. 68 Humboldt Paintball ........................ 50

Living the Dream Ice Cream.............. 11 Lots 4 Tots ................................... 10 McKinleyville Parks & Recreation ........63 Morris Graves Museum of Art / Humboldt Arts Council ................... 91 North Coast Children's Services ..........98 NuGames .................................... 33 Parasol Arts .................................. 60 Ray's Auto & Muffler ........................ 5 Redwood Transit System ...............5, 69 Scott Hammond, State Farm .............. 8 Scrapper's Edge ............................. 35 Sequoia Park Zoo ............................ 9

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he Humboldt Kid’s Digest is divided into 12 sections. Each section is labeled and associated with a particular icon. Check the opening page of each section for sub-categories found in that section.

This publication is being provided as a convenience and as a public service for our readers. Every effort has been made by the publisher, Blarney Publishing, to make the contents of this magazine as accurate as possible, but it cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy of all the information and advertising contained herein, nor the complete absence of errors or omissions, hence no responsibility for the same can be assumed.

Calendar of Events .......................... 10-19 Nothing to do? Not so! Check the Calendar for fun festivals and events to enjoy.

City Parks, Playgrounds & Places to Go ..20-24 Municipal parks and playgrounds offer families wonderful places to go for picnics and playtime. This is a listing of the parks with locations and descriptions of their facilities.

Parks & Campgrounds .................... 25-32

Some of the most beautiful parkland in the country is in County, State and National Parks, many of which are within an hour’s drive. The county’s numerous parks are ideal for camping, fishing, swimming, rafting, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, watching wildlife… you name it!

Activities & Recreation.............. 33-70

What do you want to do? Where do you want to go? From arts and crafts and boating to sports, music and nature studies, there’s no lack of fun things to do around Humboldt County! This section also includes a list of Recreation Centers.

Area Tours....................................... 71-73

Get to know Humboldt County and its treasures by taking a guided or self-guided tour.

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Youth Groups ................................. 74-77

There are dozens of organizations that offer activities, support and programs for children and teenagers, from Big Brothers/Big Sisters to Teen Centers and more.

Education .................... 78-88

Special programs, home schooling, school districts, preschools, alternative education, student exchange programs, scholarships and more.

Libraries .......................................... 89-90

Imagination takes flight at local libraries. Special young people’s sections are geared toward specific age groups and reading levels, plus the Public Library has story times and fun summer reading programs.

Museums......................... 90-92

Satisfy a child’s natural curiosity. Learn about science, local history, Native American history, ships, trains, dinosaur tracks and more. Terrific enter tainment on rainy days or any day!

Art Galleries ................................... 93-94

Beauty abounds in Humboldt County, and its many art galleries prove it. Here’s a listing of galleries to expose your kids to art.

Health & Social Services ................ 95-123

A directory of local, state and national agencies and resources offering medical information, health and social services resources, nutrition information and more.

Subject Index ............................. 124-130

Complete index of all featured listings throughout this edition of the Humboldt Kid's Digest.

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Note: Children's camps are listed throughout the Activities and Recreation section. Unless otherwise noted, all area codes are (707). Dates/times/fees are subject to change. Readers are encouraged to call for current information.

On-Going Events 2018-2019 Year-Round Arts! Arcata

Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team

Arcata Main Street • 822-4500 arcatamainstreet.com/arts-arcata Second Fri of each month, 6-9pm

444-1397 • www.friendsofthedunes.org Most Sat every month

Arts! Arcata, produced by Arcata Main Street and the downtown community, is a great opportunity to meet local artists and enjoy being downtown at a safe, family friendly community event. The free, self-guided, public art phenomenon brings together art lovers and community friends each and every month on the second Friday, from 6-9pm. It transforms downtown Arcata into an arts district, featuring the work of dozens of visual artists and live musicians at several locations. The event is free to the public and many locations stay open late offering guests wine or beer for a donation towards local nonprofit organizations, plus snacks.

Cub Club

Sequoia Park Zoo 3414 W St., Eureka • 441-4263 Check www.sequoiaparkzoo.net for offerings. Cub Club is for children 5-7 years old and focuses on experiential learning about animals through intimate encounters, hands-on exploration, theater, storybooks, art and more. Saturday classes are offered throughout the school year;

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camps are offered during school breaks (winter, president’s week, spring break, summer). Check website for current offerings.

Volunteers help remove non-native invasive plants in order to promote native plant and animal life in the dunes. No experience necessary. Training, tools, refreshments, camaraderie and beautiful scenery are provided. Returning volunteers are eligible for free t-shirts and hats. All ages welcome! Meeting times and locations are available at the Friends of the Dunes website.

First Saturday Night Arts Alive! Eureka Main Street 525 2nd St., Suite 105 • 442-9054 www.eurekamainstreet.org First Sat of each month, 6-9pm

No matter what the weather, art enthusiasts crowd Old Town and downtown Eureka during Arts Alive! Over 70 local merchants participate in the three-hour long art walk from 6-9pm. Art lovers, residents and visitors roam the streets, wandering from venue to venue stopping for coffee, catching up with old friends, discussing art and listening to the many artists providing music and entertainment along the way. Listings are available each month on the Eureka Main Street website.

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Fortuna Monday Club 6th and Main St., Fortuna • 845-5652 www.fortunaconcertseries.com The Fortuna Concert Series is an eight-performance event that continues through the winter and spring. These professional musical programs feature talented local groups and individuals, as well as nationally and internationally known performers. The rich and diversified programming includes classical, jazz, folk, ethnic, vocal and instrumental music.

Mini Masters

Sponsored by PBS North Coast Morris Graves Museum 636 F St., Eureka • 442-0278 www.humboldtarts.org First Sat each month • Noon-2pm This FREE monthly workshop includes storytime, early literacy games, art activities, and a FREE book! Designed for families of children 2-8, but all ages are welcome. Workshops help develop critical early literacy and art making skills. Each family will leave with a free book!!

Museum Art Camps

Morris Graves Museum 636 F St., Eureka • 442-0278 www.humboldtarts.org Monday-Friday 8:30-12:30pm. www.humboldtarts.org for info/to register. Camps explore the elements of art, fundamental art techniques, art talk and gallery tours, while focusing on skills and concepts for 5-12 year olds. Five sessions of camp are offered in the summer, as well as week-long sessions during holiday breaks from school. Themes vary

Y.A.K Youth Assistant Keepers Sequoia Park Zoo 3414 W St., Eureka • 441-4263 www.sequoiaparkzoo.net

Children ages 11 to 15 can volunteer at the Sequoia Park Zoo. The Y.A.K. program offers the opportunity to help care for the zoo’s domestic and wild animals. Learn about animal care, enrichment, and training with animal care professionals in a team-centered environment. Sessions run for eight weeks during; fall, winter, spring and summer.

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Family Fun Series

Arcata Playhouse 1251 9th St., Arcata • 822-1575 www.arcataplayhouse.org Fri 7pm • Sat 2pm and 7pm Playhouse Family Fun series presents affordable live performances for kids and families from theater, puppetry and circus around the country and internationally. For one weekend each month a different performance is scheduled.

Jr. Zookeepers

Sequoia Park Zoo 3414 W St., Eureka • 441-4263 Check www.sequoiaparkzoo.net for offerings. Junior Zookeepers is for 8-11 year-olds and offers opportunities for hands-on learning about animals including caring for, feeding and making special treats for our animals. Saturday classes

Museum Art School

Morris Graves Museum 636 F St., Eureka • 442-0278 www.humboldtarts.org 8 week sessions - Spring/Winter/Fall 3:45-5pm www.humboldtarts.org for info/to register. Students study artworks by contemporary artists on display in the Museum. Students are guided through hands on art projects using various drawing, painting, and sculpture mediums. At the end of each session students take home a portfolio of their work and have are able to show their work in the Summer Youth Gallery at the Morris Graves.

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are offered throughout the school year; camps are offered during school breaks (winter, president’s week, spring break, summer). Check website for current offerings. MAY - SEPTEMBER

Trinidad Artisans Market

Main and View Ave., Trinidad Sun 11am-3pm - Free admission Local artisans, live music, outdoors. Gift items such as woodworking, jewelry and more. MAY - NOVEMBER

Headwaters Forest Reserve Guided Hikes

825-2300 • www.blm.gov/programs/nationalconservation-lands/california/headwatersforest-reserve

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Kid's Plunge at Freshwater Park Freshwater Park• 443-9694 www.discovery-museum.org

This is the kids version of the Perilous Plunge that happens in February. Come join the fun! FIRST SATURDAY IN AUGUST

River Safety Day

Willow Creek • 530-629-3564 www.willowcreekchamber.com A day of fun and educational activities, games, contests and prizes in Willow Creek at Camp Kimtu Beach. Hosted by DreamQuest. AUGUST 11-13

Wildwood Days

Meet at Newburg Park, Fortuna. The Salmon Pass Trail is a moderately strenuous ranger-led 2.5 mile, 3-4 hour guided hike following a logging road along Salmon Creek, through old-growth and restored forests. Hike may be difficult for those under 10 years of age. JUNE - AUGUST

Various locations, Rio Dell • 764-3329 www.wildwooddays.org

Eureka Main Street C Street Market Square, Eureka • 442-9054 www.eurekamainstreet.org Thurs 6-8pm

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The Eureka Summer Concerts begin each year in mid-June and run through mid-Aug. Free and open to the public—blankets and beach chairs encouraged.

Humboldt Crabs Baseball Arcata Ballpark 9th and F Sts., Arcata www.humboldtcrabs.com

Founded in 1945, the Humboldt Crabs are the oldest continuously-operated summer collegiate, wood-bat baseball team in the country. Great family fun, and a North Coast tradition. Find their schedule online. JUNE - JULY

Mad River Festival

Dell'Arte International 131 H St., Blue Lake • 668-5663 www.dellarte.com For 27 years the Mad River Festival has delivered exciting, dynamic performances from around the world and down the block to the sunny city of Blue Lake. The line-up has something for everyone — acrobatic shows, community pageants, circus mayhem, dance performances, an experimental theatrical laboratory and a week of local music. SUMMER 2019

Youth Musical Theatre Camp

Ferndale Repertory Theatre • 786-5483 www.ferndalerep.org for more info Contact the website in April 2019. For ages 7-18.

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The Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department coordinates the events in this five day festival. Fire Chief and his committee provide a variety of activities to engage all attendees to the Wildwood Days Event. Provides funding for Rio Dell Fire Dept. SECOND SAT IN AUGUST

Sequoia Humane Society Halvorsen Park, Eureka • 442-1782 www.woofstock.org Festival 10am-4pm • Mutt Strut 11am Benefits Sequoia Humane Society no-kill animal shelter. Mutt Strut dog parade, fun dog contests, adoptable pets, food, arts and crafts, live music. Registration/Sign-up begins at 10am. Get there early to make sure you don't miss it! Help the Sequoia Humane Society save the lives of homeless pets by making a donation or rallying your circle of friends to donate. Goal is $10,000! Can you help us? Each dollar goes directly to the Animal Medical Fund. THIRD SAT IN AUGUST

Bridgeville UFO Festival

Historic Bridge, Bridgeville 38717 Kneeland Rd. • 777-1775 www.bridgevillecommunitycenter.org/ bridgefest.html 10am-5pm Space Alien teams hoist homemade spacecrafts over the bridge during the famed Flying Saucer Contest, earning points for distance, accuracy, style and looks. This is an annual community event with a street fair, arts and crafts, BBQ, music and a kite-flying contest. The fun and games are strictly family-friendly. AUGUST 16-26

122nd Annual Humboldt County Fair County Fairgrounds, Ferndale • 786-9511 www.humboldtcountyfair.org

Horse races; entertainment; carnival rides; fair foods; handicrafts; art; livestock contests; floriculture; animals; much more! The oldest uninterrupted county fair in California is fun for everyone.

Calendar September 2018 SEPTEMBER 1

Bigfoot Celebration

Main Street and Veteran's Park, Willow Creek 530-625-4208 x481 • Parade begins 10am This event includes food and craft booths, oyster feed, deep pit BBQ, logging contests, a petting zoo, kids bike race, lawn mower race, disc golf tourney and big ice cream social with homemade pies, cakes and cobblers at the town museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of Bigfoot curios. SEPTEMBER 3

I Street Block Party

Along I St., Arcata • 707-672-9392 9am-8pm I Street, between 10th and 11th Sts. in Arcata. This event supports Arcata’s sister city of Camoapa, Nicaragua. The fundraiser for the Arcata-Camoapa Sister City Project features local microbrews, food and drinks, live music and a raffle and silent auction. Bring the kids for free face-painting. SEPTEMBER 6-8

Cruz'n Eureka Car Show and Cruise

Boys & Girls Club, Various venues, Eureka bgcredwoods.org/cruzn-eureka Free to attend the Cruz Friday night and Car Show Saturday; fees for participants. Cruz'n Eureka is an annual car show in Eureka. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods. SEPTEMBER 8-9

Natural Fiber Fair

Arcata Community Center • 599-2729 Bring your portable projects and hang out in the Fiber Circle! The Humboldt Handweavers and Spinners Guild offers a cozy space to relax and work. Local Artist Gallery, vendors, free demonstrations and classes, kid craft zone, spinning contest, gourmet food, used equipment booth, classroom space for half/all day workshops. SEPTEMBER 15

Prairie Creek Redwoods 5K Run/Walk Newton B. Drury Parkway, Orick 464-9150 • 10am

Both races will begin and end on Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway at the intersection with the visitor center entrance road. The 5k Run/ Walk course will be on the Elk Prairie Trail with the final stretch on the entrance road to Elk Prairie Campground. SEPTEMBER - THIRD FULL WEEKEND

North Country Fair

Arcata Plaza • 822-5320 www.northcountryfair.org 10am–6pm Annual two-day street fair on the Arcata Plaza boasts live music, handcrafted wares, unique food booths. All-Species parade and more.

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Dell’Arte International 131 H St., Blue Lake • 668-5663 www.dellarte.com

Ferndale Repertory Theatre 447 Main St., Ferndale • 786-5483 www.ferndale-rep.org

Humboldt Light Opera Company 92 Sunnybrae Center • 630.5013 www.hloc.org

North Coast Repertory Theatre 300 5th St., Eureka • 442-NCRT (6278) www.ncrt.net

October 2018 FIRST SAT IN OCTOBER

Pastels on the Plaza

Arcata Plaza • 822-7206 An annual art event that takes place on the Arcata Plaza the first Saturday in Oct. Local artists are sponsored by area businesses to create pastel works of art on the sidewalks around the Arcata Plaza. All proceeds of the event benefit Northcoast Children's Services Programs, so come "chalk it up for kids" at Pastels on the Plaza. OCTOBER 6

CASA Kid Walk Celebration

C St. by the Madaket dock, Eureka • 443-3197 www.humboldtcasa.org/kidwalk 6-7pm Takes place during October Arts Alive. This is a time to get together with all the people who have participated in this year's Kid Walk and appreciate the great impact you have in the lives of local foster children. We will hold an award ceremony for the teams who raise the most money, followed by a one mile walk through Old Town Eureka in solidarity with the children CASA serves. OCTOBER 6-7

Apple Harvest Festival

Various locations throughout Fortuna 725-2123 • www.sunnyfortuna.com/festivals A free city-wide celebration of the fall apple harvest. Free hayrides around town, orchard BBQ, live music, apple pie contest, merchant and vendor street sales, children's games and much more. Admission Free. OCTOBER 12-14

Loleta's Volunteer Fire Department Antique Show Fireman's Pavilion 567 Park St., Loleta • 498-2671

The second weekend in Oct put on by the Loleta Volunteer Fire Department. A major fundraiser

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by the department and corresponds with local children's fundraising who head up the parking and the Los Amigos Club who provides food and refreshments during the 3 day show. The Fire Department uses raised funds for upkeep of the Fireman's Pavilion, in which the event is held. OCTOBER 27

Halloween Costume Parade

McKinleyville Shopping Center www.mckinleyvilleshoppingcenter.com 11am Safe, fun and free trick or treat event for children. Meet at the Kiosk at the McKinleyville Shopping Center. Lots of free candy and toys from the Shopping Center Businesses.

Trick-or-Treat in Downtown & Old Town Various venues, Eureka • 442-9054 eurekamainstreet.org/node/1483, 2-4pm

Children will enjoy donning their costumes and visiting over 60 participating merchants for a special, safe and exciting Halloween treat! This is a free event! OCTOBER 28

Boo at the Zoo

Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka 441-4263 • www.sequoiaparkzoo.net Sequoia Park Zoo’s annual Halloween event Boo at the Zoo features family fun with games, costume contests, and spooktacular surprises! OCTOBER 31

Trick-or-Treat on the Plaza Arcata Plaza • 822-4500 www.arcatamainstreet.com 4-6pm

Children will enjoy donning their costumes and visiting merchants around the Arcata Plaza for a special, safe and exciting Halloween treat! Join the costumed confection connoisseurs who create a walking showcase of ghosts, goblins and super heroes as they hand out goodies to young and young-at-heart trick-or-treaters.

November 2018 NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 16

Dell'Arte Holiday Touring Show Dell'Arte International • 668-5663 www.dellarte.com

For its annual touring Holiday show, Dell'Arte presents a one-of-a-kind theatrical storytelling spectacle that combines circus skills, physical comedy, music and song! Suitable for all ages. Call or go online for locations and dates. Free admission except for final weekend's performances. NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 16

A Christmas Story, the Musical

Ferndale Repertory Theatre • 786-5483 www.ferndalerep.org for more info This popular movie comes to life on the stage. A Christmas Story, the Musical is a sure-fire holiday hit for the whole family. Suitable for all ages. This year's theme: Around the World in 80 Days.

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Santa’s Grand Arrival

2nd and F Sts., Eureka • 442-9054 www.eurekamainstreet.org 2-4pm Free candy canes for the kids. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture a treasured holiday moment. NOVEMBER 23-24

The Folks Christmas Crafts Fair Veterans Memorial Building Main Street, Ferndale • 786-9995 10am-5pm

Features local crafts, homemade goodies, gifts and edibles and refreshments available.

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Annual Mateel Winter Arts Faire Mateel Community Center 59 Rusk Ln., Redway • 923-3368 www.mateel.org

Gather up your friends and family and come celebrate the holiday season at the Annual Winter Arts Faire! Supporting local creative vendors, and nonprofit organizations, Winter Arts is one of the best holiday shopping opportunities in Humboldt for special one-of-a-kind gifts. Winter Arts Faire at Mateel is an official drop-off spot for the “Toys For Tots” campaign. Toys that are donated should be in their original packaging and unwrapped. The toys will be distributed by the Kiwanis Club to children in need in South County. Mateel memberships are available at the door for those wishing to take advantage of the free admission offer for this event and other Mateel event discounts. DECEMBER TBA

Children's Holiday Movies

Fortuna Theatre 1241 Main St., Fortuna • 725-9261 FortunaBusiness.com Local businesses thank their customers for shopping in Fortuna by handing out free tickets to the theater for a special kids holiday movie. Kids 12 and under can come enjoy a free movie, popcorn and soda. For a list of businesses to shop for the holidays and to get tickets to the free holiday movie visit the website. DECEMBER TBA

Christmas Celebration

McKinleyville Shopping Center • 834-6460 www.mckinleyvilleshoppingcenter.com 5-7:30pm Holiday event for families. Santa comes to town on a fire truck, Christmas music, shops open late serving cookies, cider and more. Bring your camera for free photos with Santa! DECEMBER 1

Santa Clause Arrives in Ferndale

Main Street, Ferndale • 786-4477 www.visitferndale.com/upcoming-events 10:30am

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St. Nick and his jolly elf bring bags of goodies for youngsters on Main Street. DECEMBER 2

Fortuna Boulevard to Downtown Fortuna. Entries will be displayed in the streets from 9th to 12th St. DECEMBER 16

End of Main Street, Ferndale • 786-4477 www.visitferndale.com/upcoming-events 5:30pm.

Main Street, Ferndale • 786-4477 www.visitferndale.com/upcoming-events

Lighting of America’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree

Decked with colored lights by Ferndale's intrepid volunteer firemen, the huge, radiant Spruce at the end of Main Street is visible for miles, a beacon to herald the Christmas season. The whole town turns out, along with the Booster Band, Chameleon Singers, 4-H, Scout Troops, etc., for a ceremony to rekindle the Christmas spirit, then gathers over free cookies and cocoa. A Ferndale tradition since 1934. DECEMBER 8

KEKA Truckers Christmas Parade Eureka • 442-5744 6pm

On the second Saturday evening of every December, thousands of people line the streets of Eureka and delight at the spectacle of huge trucks adorned in holiday lights. A Eureka tradition for about 20 years, the Christmas convoys range in size from 50 to 100. The 18-wheelers stretching as long as 60 feet, include some with special parade additions that might be tacked on: bandstand platforms, dancing reindeer, flying fish, you name it. Some trucks have been covered in more than 40,000 lights, requiring three generators to run them. DECEMBER 8-9

Holiday Craft Market

Arcata Community Center 321 Community Park Way, Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec Dec 8, 10am-5pm; Dec 9, 10am-4pm. Artists and crafters come together for this 2 -day event and share their talents with our community. Join us at the 16th Annual Holiday Craft Market for holiday music, food and great shopping. A wide variety of hand crafted items will be available for your holiday gift shopping. SECOND SUNDAY OF DECEMBER

Christmas Music Festival

River Lodge, Fortuna • 725-7572 Noon-6:30pm This is a free music festival located at the Fortuna River Lodge starting at 12pm to 6:30pm. Fortuna Christmas Music Festival: The Christmas Music Festival held in the River Lodge is truly a community event featuring choirs, bands, and other musical groups coming together for a wonderful afternoon of Christmas music. DECEMBER 14

Electric Lighted Parade

Downtown Fortuna • 725-3959 www.sunnyfortuna.com

Annual Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade

Local farmers and ranchers parade fancifully decorated tractors and tractor-drawn wagons depicting holiday scenes down the Victorian Village's historic Main Street for a sparkling country Christmas celebration! Tractors lineup at 4:30 for judging at 5, begin parading at 6pm.

January 2019 JANUARY TBA

Annual BIG Chili Cook-Off

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room 101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake • 445-4871 www.ncbbbs.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast is partnering with Mad River Brewing Company for this family friendly event. Live Music, Silent Auction and Chili Tasting. JANUARY 1

New Year's Day Nature Walk Arcata Marsh • 826-2359

Join in on the annual New Year's Day stroll around the Arcata Marsh, a holiday "leg stretcher" led by naturalist Jenny Hanson. Meet at first parking lot on South I St. in from Samoa Blvd. JANUARY TBA - TIDE HEIGHT DEPENDENT

Trinidad to Clam Beach Run

677-1610 • trinidadcalif.com/events The Trinidad to Clam Beach Run began as a winter training race for Humboldt State Track and Field runners. Over the years, it has evolved into a nationally known run, with a 3 mile and 5 ¾ mile run being added. The unique feature of the run is crossing the mouth of the Little River at Moonstone Beach. Thus, the date and start time of the race are determined by the height of the tide on either the last Sat of Jan or the first Sat of Feb. JANUARY 21

Bowl of Beans

Arcata Community Center 321 Community Park Way, Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec We serve a delicious meal of rice, beans, cornbread and salad prepared by volunteers and staff from Arcata Elementary. Enjoy an evening of performances by youth and other local performing artists. Teens from Arcata City Arts program make and sell colorful ceramic bowls and local businesses donation fabulous prizes for our raffle. Admission is just $6 per person. This event is sponsored by Arcata Recreation, Arcata Elementary School and News Channel 3.

Bundle up and watch the big rigs, floats and other vehicles decked out in festive lights. Leaves Redwood Village Shopping Center. Travels up

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F St. Boardwalk, Eureka • 443-9694 www.discovery-museum.org/perilousplunge 10am

Various venues, Eureka • 443-6366 www.eurekamainstreet.org

Perilous Plunge

This event started on a dare and grew to one of Eureka's most fun fundraisers as people accept the challenge to plunge in, sponsor someone else to jump, or just buy their way out. Great fun for everyone! Join the crowds at the waterfront along the boardwalk in Old Town and watch the fun unfold. FEBRUARY 17

Firemen's Games

Main Street, Ferndale www.visitferndale.com/upcoming-events noon-3pm Ferndale's volunteer firemen compete in old fashioned firefighting techniques: bucket brigade, quick dressing, hose coupling.

March 2019 MARCH TBA

35th Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast 707-445-4871 • www.ncbbbs.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast’s primary fundraising event helps provide mentoring services to Humboldt County youth in need. Form a team, become a sponsor, make a donation! MARCH TBA

Foggy Bottom Milk Run

Main St. and Ocean Ave., Ferndale • 845-0001 www.foggybottommilkrun.com A Sunday family run conducted by the Six Rivers Running Club since 1978 with three different courses through Ferndale farmlands to the Main Street finish line. Noon start for 4-mile and 10-mile courses; 2pm for the 2-mile run. 10-mile course has no water crossings. MARCH TBA

Humboldt County Doris Niles Science Fair

Humboldt State University • 616-4435 www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/science_fair A week-long event held at Humboldt State University for students in 4th grade through high school, the Fair has showcased local students’ science projects for over 30 years. More than 300 students in the County take part in this event that honors the memory of Dr. Doris Niles, a beloved former Humboldt County teacher. Students may compete individually or in pairs within a variety of categories such as Physical Science, Life Science, or Math and Engineering. The Fair is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Eureka, and along with generous donations from others in the community, several qualified students are able to travel to compete in the State Science Fair.

Annual Rhododendron Festival The festival is a celebration of local flora featuring a parade, flower show, concerts, exhibits and more, with venues throughout Eureka. APRIL TBA

Easter Egg Hunt

McKinleyville Shopping Center • 834-6460 www.mckinleyvilleshoppingcenter.com Easter egg hunt for children. Meet at the Kiosk at the McKinleyville Shopping Center. Five different group, lots of free candy, gifts and special eggs with prize certificates. Meet the Easter Bunny! APRIL TBA

Easter Egg Hunt

Rhoner Park, Fortuna • 725-7620 www.friendlyfortuna.com Easter egg hunt for kids! Hidden among the colored eggs are plastic eggs that announce “You’ve won an Easter Basket!” to the lucky kids who find them. APRIL TBA

Party for the Planet

Sequoia Park Zoo 3414 W St., Eureka • 441-4263 www.sequoiaparkzoo.net Sequoia Park Zoo’s free Earth Day celebration offers eco-exhibitors, educational activities, face painting, and more. APRIL 12-23

Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival

PO Box 4978, Arcata 95518 • 826-7050 www.godwitdays.org Come celebrate the marbled godwit and explore the lush Redwood Coast. Observe many bird species and wildlife through our selection of field trips, lectures, workshops, and boat excursions led by experienced local guides during our annual week-long festival each Apr. Tour the expansive mudflats, the wild river valleys and the rocky ocean coast of this sector of the Klamath bioregion in northwest California. APRIL 12-23

Student Bird Art Contest

569 S. G St., Arcata • 826-2359 www.arcatamarshfriends.org/foam/education Students in grades L-12 are invited to submit renderings of common local birds. The winner will be announced at the Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival in Apr. Check the website link for more information. APRIL 20

Easter Egg Hunt

Firemen's Park, Ferndale • 786-4477 www.visitferndale.com/upcoming-events 10:30am Youngsters may hunt for treasured eggs hidden by the Ferndale Scouts. Prizes are awarded in

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Calendar four categories, by age. (If raining, check at Valley Lumber, Shaw and Berding Sts.) APRIL 20

Carson Park Easter Adventure Carson Park, Eureka • 441-4244 10am-noon

This magical day has all the making of an Eggcellent time! Participants will work with their families, follow Easter clues, complete clever challenges and discover Easter eggs in the most unusual of places. APRIL 21

49th Annual Easter Concert Ferndale Assumption Church Ferndale • 786-4477 7:30pm

The 60-voice Ferndale Community Choir performs sacred songs of the season. April 27th-Christ Episcopal Church 7:30pm April 28th Ferndale Community Church 3:30pm

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Kids Bike Rodeo

Arcata Plaza • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec Saddle up and come on down to the Arcata Plaza, where youth ages of 4-12 can participate in this fun and interactive event, while learning important safety lessons. The event is free, and kids who complete the course will receive great prizes. Sponsored by the City of Arcata Recreation Division and Public Works Department. Call for more information. MAY 9-11

An Evening of Clown Theatre

Dell'Arte International • 668-5663 www.dellarte.com Created and performed by Dell’Arte’s first year students. MAY 9-12

Redwood Coast Music Festival

Several Locations in Eureka • 445-3378 rcmfest.org Happening all over town. Free, always running, jitney bus service connects it all. The Adorni Center and the Muni have big dance floors! If you don't feel like dancing, just listen and watch. This is when the local dance clubs dress for the era and just dance, dance, dance. Call or visit the website for more information. MAY 12

Kinetic Classic Kid Powered Art Race Eureka • 786-3443 www.kineticclassic.org

Join the Rutabaga Royal Family on Mother's Day for the 1pm Kick Off parade, and stick around for all the kinetic action. Kids 9 months to 12½ years will compete in three age categories. They'll Rutababy Buggy Bounce in their best costumes, brave the Rutabaga Rally, or push their limits in the Push Kart Kinetic Dash.

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Humboldt County Farmers' Markets

Tuesdays Eureka Farmers’ Market, Old Town Jun to Oct, 10am to 1pm F St. between 1st and 2nd Live music, HumFarm.org

Fortuna Farmers’ Market Jun to Oct, 3 to 6pm 10th & Main St., Fortuna

Miranda Farmers’ Market May to Oct, 2 to 6pm 6743 Ave of the Giants

Shelter Cove Farmers’ Market May to Oct, 11am to 3pm Machi Rd., near marina

Thursdays Eureka Farmers’ Market, Henderson Center Jun to Oct, 10am to 1pm F St. at Henderson, Live music 441-9999, HumFarm.org

McKinleyville Farmers’ Market Jun to Oct, 3:30 to 6:30pm Eureka Natural Foods parking lot Central Ave. & Pickett Rd. 441-9999, HumFarm.org

Willow Creek Farmers’ Market Jun to Oct, 5 to 8pm Community Commons Park Corner of Hwy 299 and Hwy 96

Fridays Garberville Farmers’ Market May to Nov, 11am to 3pm Church St. in Town Square 786-9460

Saturdays Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market Apr to Nov, 9am to 2pm Nov-Mar, 10am to 2pm 441-9999, HumFarm.org

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Ferndale • 845-6117 www.tuccycle.org

Main Street to Firemen's Park • 786-4477 www.victorianferndale.com/events.htm 11:30am

Annual Tour of the Unknown Coast Join hundreds of bicyclists for this annual event. Ride the 10-mile Farm Tour, or other rides including the 100 miles “Toughest Century,” or just cheer from the sidelines. MAY 25-27

Kinetic Grand Championship

Arcata to Ferndale 110 3rd St., Door G • 786-3443 www.kineticgrandchampionship.com Eclectic, people-powered sculptures with an artistic flair must traverse land, sand, mud and water in a cross-country race that takes participants from Arcata to Ferndale in three days. It’s all for the glory! MAY 27

Memorial Day Parade

Main Street, Ferndale • 786-4477 www.visitferndale.com/upcoming-events 10am Ferndale veterans and other organizations coordinate the parade and solemn remembrance of the day. MAY 29-JUNE 2

Pony Express Days

Multiple venues, McKinleyville • 839-2449 mckinleyvillechamber.com/pony-express-days Pony Express Days is a town celebration that was established in 1968, 2018 will mark the 50th Annual Celebration. It is a week long community event which includes a Chili Cook-off, Farm Fest and Saturday's Parade down Central Avenue that rolls right into the big Family Festival in Pierson Park with a horse shoe tournament as well as lots of fun free activities for the kids, food and craft vendors and of course the Pony Express Saloon. On Saturday and Sunday there is a Gymkhana, which is a series of competitive games on horseback.

June 2019 JUNE TBA

Mateel Summer Arts & Music Festival Benbow Lake State Recreation Area Garberville • 923-3368 www.mateel.org

A beloved local tradition to celebrate the arrival of summer, this favorite family event offers the most comprehensive celebration of arts and culture in Humboldt County. An all-media fine arts showcase, outrageous kid zone, and so much more. JUNE TBA

Redwood Acres "Best of Humboldt" Fair Redwood Acres Fairgrounds • 445-3037 www.redwoodacres.com

Music, food, livestock shows, exhibits, stock car racing, carnival rides, games and more.

Pet Parade

Costumed pets parade down Main Street to Firemen's Park for prizes. Categories: 12 and younger, 60 and older. 10:30am gather at Ferndale Museum for 11am parade. JUNE TBA

Youth Relay for Life Eureka • 443-2241

Benefit event for the American Cancer Society. Call to register a relay team or to make a pledge. JUNE FIRST WEEKEND

Lemonade Day

www.lemonadeday.org/humboldt-county Build a stand, spark a dream. Youth all over Humboldt County get out there and host your own lemonade stand. Choose your location and time and keep your profits! Lemonade stands set up in Arcata are granted a one-day, city-sponsored business license. Pre-register to receive a workbook to use with a mentor in creating a unique, fun and profitable stand. All participants who submit their location to the website are visited by an area VIP and recognized with a certificate. All participants who submit their business results to the website after the event receive a prize. JUNE FIRST TWO WEEKENDS

Annual North Coast Open Studios Multiple venues www.northcoastopenstudios.com

On these two weekends, over 100 Humboldt County artists open their studios to the public for tours, viewing and sales. Visit the website for a program and map. JUNE 1-2

94th Annual Portuguese Holy Ghost Festa

Portuguese Hall • 786-4346 www.victorianferndale.com/events.htm Celebrate the history and music of Portugal with dinners, a dance, auction, and a Sunday parade to mass. Schedule: 6:30pm Saturday Rosary, bean and linguica dinner. Sunday, line up for parade (9:30am) to 10:30am mass; noon dinner, Portuguese Hall; 2pm auction, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, followed by dancing; evening meal at Portuguese Hall, 7pm. Since 1936, in its only annual appearance as a marching band, Scotia Band serenades celebrants with a Portuguese repertoire specific to each stage of the celebration on Sunday as they parade between the Portuguese Hall and the Assumption Church. The public is invited; persons of Portuguese descent are especially welcome. JUNE 15

Annual Arcata Bay Oyster Festival On the Plaza, Arcata • 822-4500 arcatamainstreet.com 11am-4:30pm

The Arcata Main Street’s Oyster Festival is now the largest one-day event in Humboldt County.

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Calendar Every year, more than 13,000 ecstatic festival goers and community gather on the Arcata Plaza to celebrate and showcase our local aquaculture and savor the delicacies that have earned us the reputation as the Oyster Capital of California. Food lovers will be lured by the salty siren song of oysters, and other fare, while quenching their thirsts with local craft beer, hard apple cider, and locally-made wines, many from locally grown grapes. Taps open at 11am and close at 4:30pm, so plan ahead! Local chefs will compete for the Best Raw, Cooked Oyster and Non-Oyster awards, while dancers frolic on the grass to live, local music. Kids will want to visit the new FLUPSY (Oyster Nursery) for games and activities, t-shirt coloring, wax hands, balloon creations, giant puppets, concessions, and free ice cream. It’s located on 9th St. between H and I Sts. JUNE 16

Annual Trinidad Fish & Art Festival Main Street, Trinidad • 677-1610

Trinidad celebrates summer with barbecued and deep-fried white fish and salmon dinners, live entertainment, arts and crafts, coast guard rescue demonstration, harbor boat tours, lighthouse tours, plant sales and more.

July 2019 JULY TBA

Humboldt Folklife Festival

Humboldt Folklife Society www.humboldtfolklife.org • 502-2017 Come on out to sunny Blue Lake for a week of local music, from jazz to country, during the annual festival. Humboldt County artists get down and so should you. JULY TBA

Relay for Life

443-2241 • www.cancer.org Benefit event for the American Cancer Society. Call to register a relay team, to make a pledge or for more information. JULY TBA

Sand Sculpture Festival

Manila Beach Dunes Recreation Area 1611 Peninsula Dr., Manila • 444-1397 www.friendsofthedunes.org The Sand Sculpture Festival is a fun family event for all ages. Come out and do something creative in the sand, or just enjoy the beach and the spectacle. The event is free for spectators, a $1-$5 sliding scale donation is encouraged to support Friends of the Dunes education and conservation programs. The best time to view sculptures is from noon to 2pm. Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. Starting at 11am, parking shuttles are available from the Manila Park to the event. JULY 4

Commerce has free events for the entire family! Live music, local food and craft vendors, and free kids activities are all in abundance! You can even catch a Humboldt Crabs game in the afternoon. JULY 4

Eureka Main Street Fourth of July Festival Old Town, Eureka • 442-9054 www.eurekamainstreet.org

The festival spans five city blocks along 2nd St. Vendor booths will feature a wide variety of foods, crafts, commercial items, fine art and community groups getting the word out about their organizations. JULY 4

Fourth of July Celebration

Main Street and other venues, Ferndale www.victorianferndale.org Ferndale Volunteer Firefighters celebrate independence with an old-fashioned treat for the kids: a free ride on a gleaming fire engine. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, Ferndale Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce host a patriotic party on Main Street in Ferndale with a picnic and performances by local musicians and a parade at noon. Fireworks display for the family to watch from the grandstands at the fairgrounds in the evening. JULY - 19-20

Annual Fortuna Rodeo

Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, Fortuna www.fortunarodeo.com This annual rodeo is the oldest in the West and features rodeo events, a chili cook-off, deep-pit barbecue, a parade and more. Visit the website for more information. JULY - 26-27

Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo

Multiple venues, Fortuna • 572-7855 www.redwoodautoxpo.com Join us for three days of free admission, with cars, cars, and more cars! Experience this great family event and enjoy the Cruise, the Swap Meet, the Artisans Faire. Check out the Judged Car Show, the Show and Shine Vintage and Exotic event, the Antique Show and the Antique Farm Equipment. The Poker Run! Tractor Pulls! Burnout Contest! Sock Hop! Step right up, folks, for the biggest, baddest, most colorful and chromiest event in Fortuna! JULY 27

Annual Get Out and Play Day Eureka • 441-4248 www.getoutandplayday.com

It's a full day of free and fun events for the entire family – all over Eureka! It's a day to celebrate where we live. As we say, "When your backyard looks like this, you don't need to go anywhere else."

Arcata Fourth of July Jubilee Arcata Plaza • 822-3619 www.arcatachamber.com

Come on out for Arcata's Fourth of July Jubilee! This event hosted by the Arcata Chamber of

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City Parks,Playgrounds & Places to Go

COMMUNITY PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING CITIES:

3 Arcata • 822-7091 3 Blue Lake • 668-5655 3 Eureka • 441-4248 3 Ferndale • 786-4224 3 Fortuna • 725-7620 3 Garberville • 923-2287 3 Manila • 444-3803 3 McKinleyville • 839-9003 3 Rio Dell • 764-3532 3 Willow Creek • 530-629-2136

ommunity parks and playgrounds large and small are tucked into neighborhoods throughout Humboldt County. Area parks are ideal for picnicking and some provide barbecues. Others have basketball courts or jungle gym equipment. Please refer to the Recreation Centers listings starting on pg. 61 in the Activities & Recreation section for programs offered at local parks. See the Parks and Campgrounds section starting on pg. 25 for other day use and overnight possibilities, or call the number next to the city above for more information. Note: Unless otherwise noted, all area codes are 707. Dates/times/fees are subject to change. Readers are encouraged to call for current information.

ARCATA Arcata Recreation Division 736 F St., Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec

trails, picnic tables, benches, restrooms and an interpretive center. Great bird watching and wildlife viewing. Dogs allowed on leash.

3 Arcata Plaza

3 Arcata Ball Park

801 G St., grassy plaza functions as town center and hosts many of the town’s festivals. Benches, drinking fountains, bronze statue of President McKinley.

3 Arcata Community Forest

900 Sunset Ave., free skate park for skateboarding. Open to the public during daylight hours, safety equipment required. Benches and water fountain are available.

888 F St., home of the Humboldt Crabs summer collegiate baseball team. Hardball/softball field, judo hut/community building for activities including martial arts classes and gymnastics. Adjacent to Redwood Park. Accessible via 11th or 14th Sts. Public, multiple-use redwood forest. Excellent for wildlife and bird watching, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Trail maps are available from the City of Arcata.

3 Arcata Community Park and Sports Complex

321 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. Includes a community center with teen room and senior center, arts and crafts, two indoor basketball/ volleyball courts for organized and free play, outdoor half-court basketball and soccer and softball fields, and playground with climbing wall. Drop-In Sports Programs available through Arcata Recreation Division.

3 Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary

This 307-acre sanctuary located at the north end of Humboldt Bay offers hiking and biking

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3 Arcata Skateboard Park

3 Bayside Park Farm and Community Garden

930 Old Arcata Rd. near Anderson Ln., 4.75-acre community organic farm, produce shares available, community garden plots available for rent.

3 Bloomfield Park

1835 Zehndner Ave. at S St., features small playground and picnic area.

3 Cahill Park

1300 Stromberg Ave. east of Alliance Rd., this small open space offers a grassy area, picnic tables and playground.

3 Chevret-Vaissade Park

1760 Felix Ave. at Ribeiro Ln., offers a large open space, picnic area, playground, half-court basketball.

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3 D St. Linear Park

D St. between 9th and 14th Sts., offers benches and grassy areas.

3 3 Greenview Park 1116 Lewis Ct. near 11th St., features playEnnes Park

1851 Stewart Ave., a small park with playground.

ground, picnic area, half-court basketball and a small turf area.

3 Janes Creek Meadows Park 2985 Janes Creek Dr., playground, less than an

BLUE LAKE Blue Lake Parks and Recreation

111 Greenwood Ave., Blue Lake • 668-5932 www.bluelake.ca.gov

3 Gymkhana Field

210 Chartin Rd., outdoor horse arena and outdoor basketball and tennis courts are available for community use.

3 Perigot Park and Blue Lake Roller Rink

901 Grant Ave., features playground, covered picnic area, bocce ball courts and tennis courts (lighted for night play). Gazebo and bocce ball.

312 South Railroad Ave., indoor roller skating rink, picnic area with barbecue pits, tables, benches and serving booth, baseball and softball fields, playground, and bocce ball courts installed. Supervised drop-in recreation sports such as basketball, pickleball, and roller hockey.

2117 Sandra Ct., small park with picnic tables, a playground and grassy area.

440 I St., a park and playground area provided for the youngest members of the community.

acre of open grassy area for picnics and play.

3 Larson Park

3 Mountain View Park 3 Pacific Union Park

Off Ribeiro Ln. (off Spear Ave.), 4-acre open space suitable for soccer, baseball, etc.

3 Redwood Park 11th St. to left on Bayview, features 26 acres of redwood trees and large grassy fields perfect for a variety of activities. Kids and parents alike will love the large playground with play structures for all ages, restrooms, and picnic areas, full size basketball courts and reservable recreation facility. The park is adjacent to the Arcata Community Forest. Trail maps can be obtained from the City of Arcata. Summer day camps are held at Redwood Lodge.

3 Rotary Park

101 F St. south of 2nd St., updated playground and half-court basketball, exercise equipment and water bottle filling station.

3 Shay Park

1385 Foster Ave., this 5-acre park features an open space and some trails.

3 Stewart Park

1090 15th St. at L St., grassy area with picnic areas playground and half-court basketball.

3 Sunny Brae Park Virginia Way and Marilyn Way, offers hiking trails.

3 Valley West Park

1340 Hallen Dr., 3.5-acre open space with playground, picnic table and grassy area.

3 Vinum Park

1450 F St., small, open space with playground and picnic table.

3 Westwood Manor Park

2175 Wisteria Way, open grassy area, playground and picnic table.

3 Windsong Park

2139 Maria Ct., large open grassy space with playground, picnic table and open area suitable for sports.

3 Tot Lot

EUREKA Eureka Parks and Recreation

441-4248 • 441-4241 www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com

3 20-30 Park and Playground

2605 Pine St., features 2.8 acres of open turf grass, children’s playground and basketball court with lots of area to run and play.

3 Adorni Recreation Center

1011 Waterfront Dr., the Adorni Recreation Center is a sports recreation facility and event venue operated by the City of Eureka. It also serves as the main office for the Parks and Recreation Department. This waterfront facility provides stunning views of the bay and includes a gymnasium for basketball and pickleball, weight room, cardio room, fitness classes and a Conference Room. The facility is equipped with a variety of fitness equipment for all levels including ellipticals, treadmills, lifecycles and stair climber and more. Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-4pm. For more information visit our website.

3 C Street Market Plaza

Located at 1st and C Sts. adjacent to the Fisherman's Terminal, this plaza features art sculptures and a large open space for community events along the waterfront.

3 Carson Park

Carson to Buhne and H to I Sts., this 3.22-acre park surrounded by Rhododendrons features a playground with "megasaurus" play structure, a group picnic area, basketball court and two multi-use turf grass fields. For rental information call or visit our website.

3 Clara May Berry Park

This one-half acre park adjacent to the Humboldt County Library at 3rd and O Sts., and features a nautical theme playground, grass and picnic area. The tot lot features a large "ship" surrounded by a blue rubber mat of "ocean." A sand-filled play area has a giant starfish and sea urchins for kids to enjoy.

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3 Clarke Plaza

3rd and E Sts. directly across the street from the Clarke Historical Museum. The community plaza features benches, landscaped area and parking lot.

3 Cooper Gulch Park

8th and Myrtle Sts., this 33-acre community park features walking paths along a wooded creek, playground and a multi-use turf area with two softball fields. The park also includes a nine hole disk golf course and the Eureka Skate Park. For rental information call or visit our website.

3 Del Norte Street Pier and Picnic Area

Located along Humboldt Bay at the foot of Del Norte St.

3 Eureka Dog Park

Located at Walford and Watson Streets behind General Hospital. The dog park features two separate fenced-off areas for both large and small dogs to safely roam, fun and play off-leash. Open from dawn to dusk.

3 Eureka Public Marina Eureka Public Marina has a free, public boat

launching facility to accommodate recreational use of the bay. The marina has been constructed with a handicapped accessible gangway and concrete floats designed with berth spaces and long finger docks to accommodate both recreation and commercial vessels. A waterfront walk allows visitors to enjoy the many visual resources of Humboldt Bay.

3 Eureka Skate Park Cooper Gulch at 8th and "R" Sts. (end of 8th

St. off of Myrtle Ave.). The 12,000 square foot skate park contains something for all skaters, including bowls and other street features. Safety gear is required for all skaters.

3 Halvorsen Park

1201 Waterfront Dr., provides 3 acres of open grass area for music concerts and special events. Visit www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com for rental information, or call 441-4241.

3 Hammond Park and Playground 14th and E Sts., features two tennis courts and

playground with an assortment of equipment, small T-ball practice backstop, two basketball courts and open grassy area.

3 Hartman/Kennedy Ball Fields

3555 W St., across from Sequoia Park, has two well-developed softball fields with bleachers, horseshoe pits, restrooms, and dugouts.

3 Highland Park and Playground

Highland and Glenn Sts., features four tennis courts, basketball area, tot lot and large baseball field with bleachers. For rental information, call or visit our website.

3 Hikshari' Trail

Located at the foot of Truesdale St., this 1.5-mile stretch of bay front trail features interpretative signage covering marsh reconstruction, migrant and vagrant bird species in the willow patches, Humboldt Bay geology, railroad history, Wiyot village life, Elk River sand spit formation and marine life, dune plant ecology and plant and

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animal identification. It is also home to several Explore Eureka Outdoor Recreation Programs.

3 Jacob-Haney Ball Field

2605 Union St., is the home of Eureka Little League.

3 Lundbar Hills Park

4708 Frederick St., features 1.25 acres of turf grass and a small grove of redwood trees.

3 Municipal Golf Course

4750 Fairway Dr., the 18 hole golf course has a club house with restaurant and store. The grounds also have a driving range and golf carts for rent. For more information visit www.playeureka.com.

3 Old Town Gazebo Plaza

The Old Town Gazebo Plaza is the center hub of Eureka's old town. The brick fountain and gazebo provides a soothing atmosphere for people visiting the area.

Palco Marsh 3 At the foot of Del Norte St. and Railroad Ave.,

the PALCO March provides trail access to the marsh with interpretive signage and benches along the enhanced marsh area to the east of the railroad right-of-way.

3 Redwood Fields Sports ComplexRedwood Empire Little League

East end of Fern St., a well-developed sports complex with three baseball/softball diamonds, basketball court, bocce courts, concessions booth for events. Tobacco-free facility.

3 Ross Park and Playground

12th and M St., features a playground, T-ball field and basketball court, and 1.5 acres of turf grass. For rental information call or visit our website.

3 Sequoia Park Flower Garden Gazebo

3400 W St., the garden is a half-acre formal flower garden specializing in dahlias and is best viewed from late June to Sept. There are also benches, a gazebo, sundial and wishing well.

3 Sequoia Park - Playground, Gazebo & Group Picnic Area

3550 W St., the playground has a wide array of equipment for children of all ages, a large grassy area, picnic tables and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. The park also features walking and bicycle paths through the redwoods, duck pond and two small creeks. Sequoia Creek Trail is a paved, 3/4-mile wheelchair (and stroller) accessible trail heading west from the duck pond through the forest and meadows. For rental information call or visit our website.

3 Sequoia Park Zoo

3414 W St., the Sequoia Park Zoo has been in operation since 1907 and one of the smallest zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Visit a variety of animals including red pandas, flamingos, otters, bald eagle and more. For more information, call or visit our website.

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FERNDALE City of Ferndale • 786-4224 www.ci.ferndale.ca.us

3 Fireman’s Park

Located at the southern extremity of Ferndale along Francis St. at the end of Main St., it is bordered on the north, east and west sides by single-family residences and on the south side by open agricultural land that is a restricted watershed. The park includes a picnic area, playground and ball fields. The Bocce Courts can be reserved.

Russ Park

Located on Bluff St., 3 blocks east of Main St., It is open from sunrise to sunset. There are no facilities in the park. You may pick up a guide to Russ Park from many of the local merchants.

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Be Physically Active Your Way

Pick activities that you like and start by doing what you can, at least 10 minutes at a time. Every bit adds up, and the health benefits increase as you spend more time being active. What you eat and drink and your level of physical activity are important for your own health, and also for your children's health. You are your children’s most important role model.

FORTUNA Fortuna Parks and Recreation 5 Park St., Fortuna • 725-7620 www.friendlyfortuna.com

3 Fortuna Dog Park

Located on Dinsmore Dr., the fenced dog park has water, benches, an obstacle course and an area for small dogs as well as a larger area for all dogs.

3 Newburg Park

Rohnerville and Newburg roads, the 18.5 acre sports park features outdoor fields for baseball, softball and soccer, a bike park which has a dirt mound track, plus children’s playground.

3 Ogburn Park

Picnic tables and grill in landscaped setting at Alamar and Riverwalk Drs.

3 Riverwalk Park

Take 12th St. to Riverwalk Dr. Picnic area at the River Lodge Conference Center, overlooking the Eel River.

3 Rohner Park

Park St. off Main, the park features Little League fields, three bocce ball courts, rodeo arena, indoor roller rink, Rohner Recreation Hall (two rooms plus kitchen), picnic areas, tot lot and playground. The park also features a redwood forest which has hiking trails and is a magnificent place to take a walk, and is well used.

Somerville Park 3 Two picnic tables in a green setting. Located near the library and the Chamber of Commerce.

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GARBERVILLE Southern Humboldt Community Park PO Box 185, Garberville • 923-2287 www.sohumpark.org

3 Southern Humboldt Community Park

Nestled in the valley of the Eel River between Redwoods and the Lost Coast, just outside Garberville. The 430-acre park with grasslands, upland forests, prime farmland and native redwoods, features 3.5 miles of multi-use trails for strolling, hiking, nature-viewing, bird-watching, bicycling, and horseback riding.

MANILA Manila Community Services District 1611 Peninsula Dr., Manila • 444-3803 www.manilacsd.com

3 Manila Community Park

Off Hwy 255 on Peninsula Dr. at Lupin Ave. This bayside park features birdwatching on the bay and other recreational opportunities including a 9 hole disc golf course , 2 tennis courts, a baseball diamond, rugby field, basketball, volleyball and a play structure.

3 Manila Dunes Recreation Area

1611 Peninsula Dr., Manila, over 150 acres of beaches, dunes, wetlands, and forest are accessed through the Manila Community Center. Facilities include restrooms and ample parking. Dogs are allowed on a leash or under voice control. Horse use is limited to designated trails. Free. Day use.

MCKINLEYVILLE McKinleyville Community Services District

Parks and Recreation Department 1656 Sutter Rd., McKinleyville • 839-9003 www.mckinleyvillecsd.com

3 Hiller Park

675 Hiller Rd. off Central Ave., this large, naturalarea park features restrooms, a playground, BBQ and picnic area, and an extensive trail network, including the fully accessible Hiller Loop Trail located just off the Hammond Trail.

3 Hiller Sports Complex

675 Hiller Rd., off Central Ave. in Hiller Park. The Hiller Sports Complex comes equipped with two little league fields, two softball fields, a Babe Ruth baseball field, various youth soccer fields and two collegiate size soccer fields.

3 Larissa Park Reasor Rd. (cross street Central Ave.) on Larissa

Circle, this small neighborhood park features a small playground, barbecue pit and picnic tables.

McKinleyville Activity Center 3 1705 Gwin Rd. in Pierson Park, this

facility features a full-size gymnasium, bleachers, a spacious lobby, a sound system, and a variety of indoor sporting equipment including roller skates. This facility is ideal for sporting events, birthday parties, gatherings and larger special events and fundraisers.

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3 Pierson Park

1608 Pickett Rd. near Azalea Hall, this large community park features restrooms, an extensive playground, barbecue pits, picnic tables, pavilion, gazebo, bocce ball courts and horseshoe pits. It would make the ideal place for a family gathering or birthday party.

RIO DELL Rio Dell City Hall

675 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell • 764-3532 www.riodellcity.com

3 Blue Star Memorial Byway Park

700 block of Wildwood Ave. Also known as Triangle Park. Honoring the Armed Forces of The United States of America, this park was dedicated in 1995, and offers picnic tables and benches for citizens enjoyment.

3 Fireman’s Park

On Wildwood Ave., at the intersection of Center St. The park has a children’s playground and a picnic area with barbecues.

3 Memorial Park

In the 600 block of Wildwood Ave., the park offers families a place to honor past family members who have made contributions to the Rio Dell community.

WILLOW CREEK Willow Creek Community Services District

530-629-2136 • www.willowcreekcsd.com

3 Creekside Park

At the end of Willow Rd. amidst the trees and natural beauty along the Willow Creek. Creekside Park was obtained in 2004 through a California State Parks grant. Creekside Park consists of a toddler playground, a small picnic and barbecue area, and the 18 hole Steelhead Disc Golf Course.

3 Veteran’s Park

100 Kimtu Rd., en route to Kimtu Beach. It is a 17-acre complex that consists of one softball field, one soccer/utility field, picnic area, playground, volleyball area, tennis court, and two horseshoe pits.

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COUNTY, STATE & NATIONAL PARK OFFICES • Bureau of Land Management 1695 Heindon Rd., Arcata • 825-2300 www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcata.html

• California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District 3431 Fort Ave., Eureka • 445-6547 www.parks.ca.gov

• Humboldt County Parks & Recreation 1106 2nd St., Eureka • 445-7651 www.co.humboldt.ca.us/portal/living/county_ parks/default.asp

rea parks and campgrounds offer a variety of fun diversions for families. They provide great open spaces for kite flying, picnicking, playing catch or just strolling around. Some have overnight camping, while others are open only for day use. Exploring our local geography can be fun and educational, and some parks feature comprehensive interpretive displays.

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Arcata Field Office

1695 Heindon Rd., Arcata • 825-2300 www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcata.html The Arcata Field Office is responsible for the administration of natural resources, lands and mineral programs on approximately 200,000 acres of public land in Northwestern California.

! Headwaters Forest Reserve

The Headwaters Forest Reserve is 7,472 acres of public land located 6 miles southeast of Eureka, CA. The reserve is set aside to protect and preserve the ecological and wildlife values in the area, particularly the stands of old-growth redwood that provide habitat for the threatened marbled murrelet and the stream systems that provide habitat for threatened coho salmon.

! Lacks Creek Management Area

Lacks Creek is a recreational treasure hidden in the coast range and offers a wide range of outdoor opportunities. Ride your horse or bike along the shared use trails or find your own secluded campsite with a view. It is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Eureka.

! Lost Coast Headlands

Located along the coastal bluffs south of the mouth of the Eel River, approximately 6 miles west of Ferndale. The 463 acres of public land provide seasonal beach access and include grasslands with scattered patches of forest, rolling mountains and windswept coastal bluffs crumbling onto narrow beaches. The area is hard to beat if you are looking for quiet recreational

• King Range National Conservation Area 986-5400 • www.blm.gov/ca/arcata/kingrange

• Redwood National & State Parks 1111 Second St., Crescent City • 465-7765 www.nps.gov/redw

• Six Rivers National Forest 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka • 442-1721 www.fs.usda.gov/srnf or www.recreation.gov Note: Unless otherwise noted, area codes are 707. Dates/times/fees are subject to change. Parks may be subject to department closure; readers are encouraged to call for current information.

pursuits. Lost Coast Headlands offers opportunities for hiking, bird watching, wildflower viewing and beachcombing.

! Ma-le'l Dunes Cooperative Management Area

A range of recreational opportunities that allow visitors to experience a diverse and dynamic coastal landscape of forests and salt marshes, sand dunes and beaches. The northern portion is limited to pedestrians only. The southern portion allows for dog walking and equestrian use on designated trails.

! Samoa Dunes Recreation Area

Located at the southernmost end of Humboldt Bay’s north spit, west of Eureka. Take Hwy 101 to the Samoa Bridge ( Hwy 255), go south on New Navy Base Rd. No fees. Sunrise to sunset. This 300-acre park offers a wide variety of recreational activities including hiking, surfing, fishing, beachcombing, OHV (off-highway vehicle) use, bird watching and picnicking. This is a day-use only area, but camping is available nearby at Samoa Boat Ramp County Park.

! South Spit Cooperative Management Area

Located at the southern end of Humboldt Bay, south of Eureka. Take Hwy 101 to Hookton Rd. exit. Follow Hookton Rd. west for 5 miles to the entrance. No fees. Sunrise to sunset. The 4.5 mile expanse of wave-sculpted beaches, windswept dunes and marshy bay shore provide a wide variety of recreational activities, including hiking, surfing, fishing, beachcombing, beach driving, hunting for waterfowl on Humboldt Bay during Oct to Jan hunting season and picnicking.

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Parks & Campgrounds

! Trinidad Gateway to the California Coastal National Monument

Trinidad is a seaside town in Humboldt County, located on the Pacific Ocean. It is an ideal location to view the offshore rocks that are part of the California Coastal National Monument (CCNM). The BLM Arcata Field Office works with local partners to protect and preserve the diversity of life on the Trinidad coastline and offshore rocks through example, education and community cooperation.

CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS & REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK North Coast Redwoods District State Parks 3431 Fort Ave., Eureka • 445-6547

Redwood National & State Parks

1111 2nd St., Crescent City • 465-7335

Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center US Highway 101, Orick • 465-7765 www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/ visitorcenters.htm

Information, maps, exhibits, bookstore, park film, passport stamps, restrooms, picnic area, beach access, ranger-led activities and programs (summer only), and Junior Ranger programs (summer only). Patio talks and coast walks occur during the summer. Redwood National and State Parks' Junior Ranger activity booklets are available here. Exhibits focus on coast redwoods and watersheds; many are kid-friendly and feature new technologies. Nearby hikes in the redwoods available at Lady Bird Johnson Grove and Tall Trees Trail, among others. For park alerts go to: www.nps.gov/redw

! Azalea State Reserve

McKinleyville • 488-2041 www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=420 Located 5 miles north of Arcata, take the McKinleyville exit off of Hwy 101. Drive 2 miles east on North Bank Rd. (Hwy 200) and turn left into the reserve. Operating hours/seasons: Day use year-round, from sunrise to sunset. This park is a 30-acre reserve for the Western Azalea (Rhododendron occidental). Visit in April or May when azaleas are in bloom and a profusion of pink and white blossoms scents the air. The reserve offers a one-mile, self-guided nature trail with emphasis on other plants of the North Coast area and a grassy picnic area. Park admission is free.

! Benbow Lake State Recreation Area 1600 Hwy 101, #8, Garberville 923-3238 (summer) • 247-3318 (winter) www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=426

Located 2 miles South of Garberville on Hwy 101. Hours: day use all year. Special events/programs: Summer Arts Festival every year and other events as scheduled. The park is often crowded during special events.

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fyiCampfire Safety If available, use designated campfire rings. Obtain a campfire permit, if required, prior to igniting a campfire or using a gas lantern, barbecue or camp stove. Keep the fire to the relative size of the ring it’s in to keep it from burning out of control. And be sure that your campfires are DEAD OUT before leaving or bedding down for the night. Due to budget cuts the dam creating Benbow Lake is no longer in place, and the campground has been closed for the time being. The day use area remains open, however, for picnicking and river access.

! Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

3431 Fort Ave., Eureka • 445-6567 www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=665 Located in south Eureka just off Hwy 101. East on Highland Ave., one block. Operating hours/seasons: Open all year 8am to 5pm (day use only). Special events/programs: “Steam Up” of historic logging equipment the third Saturday, May through Sept. Dolbeer Donkey Days (two-day event) in April featuring logging equipment in operation and historical reenactments. Both events offer free train rides around the park. Overlooking Humboldt Bay, this old military post was established in 1853 to assist in conflict resolution between the Native Americans and gold-hungry seekers and settlers. The park features historic reconstructions of buildings, grassy bluffs, picnic tables and rest rooms. The park also includes a Logging Museum and open air displays of historic 19th to mid 20th century logging equipment, including the Dolbeer Steam Donkey, “Lucy,” the bear Harbor Lumber Company’s Gipsy Locomotive #1, and the Elk River Mill and Lumber Company’s “Falk” Locomotive #1. Park admission is free. The large grassy areas are perfect for picnicking and kite-flying.

! Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park 16949 Hwy 36, Carlotta • 777-3683 www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=421

Located 20 miles southeast of Eureka on Hwy 101, then 17 miles east on Hwy 36. Operating hours/seasons: Campground open all year. Day use area open sunrise to sunset. The park is a great place for family recreation: canoeing, kayaking, fishing and swimming in the Van Duzen River. The park features group camps, picnic areas, 4.5 miles of hiking trails, a horseshoe pit, environmental camp, Visitor Center with exhibits and bookstore. Walk through an ancient redwood forest at Cheatham Grove and enjoy a self-guided nature trail. This area is fairly quiet, except Hwy 36 is adjacent to campground and

Parks & Campgrounds picnic area. The campground has 28 sites, is open year-round and can accommodate tents, trailers up to 24' and motor homes up to 30'. There are no hookups.

! Humboldt Lagoons State Park

15336 Hwy 101, Trinidad • 677-3570 www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=416 Located 40 miles north of Eureka on Hwy 101. Today the original marshland habitat has returned and supports a rich variety of marsh plants, birds and other animals. There are day use only picnic areas at the visitor center, which is currently closed as of this writing. The park offers boating, fishing, and hiking. Campsites were recently closed, but may have been reopened by now; call for information. Bring your own boat and enjoy exploring the lagoon. At the beach you have access to 6 miles of bird-watching and whale-watching. Picnic areas have pit toilets and no water. Stone Lagoon boat speed is 10 mph.

! Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Interpretive and Visitor Center 17119 Ave. of the Giants, Weott • 946-2409 www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=425 Located 45 miles south of Eureka and 20 miles north of Garberville along Hwy 101, on the Avenue of the Giants. Humboldt Redwoods State Park encompasses nearly 53,000 acres, of which over 17,000 are untouched old growth coast redwoods. Created in 1921 with the small Bolling Memorial Grove, the park has grown over the years to include a diverse ecosystem including the entire Bull Creek watershed and the Rockefeller Forest, the largest remaining old growth redwood forest in the world. This is the third largest California State Park, and protects an environment unique to anywhere else on earth. A wide variety of activities and facilities are available. There are over 250 family campsites in three different campgrounds, plus environmental camps, group camps, trail camps and a horse camp. Over 100 miles of trail await exploration by hikers, bikers and horse riders. The South Fork Eel River provides fishing, boating and swimming opportunities, and there are many day use areas for picnicking, family activities or for just enjoying the pristine environment. Some favorite locations include the Founders Grove Nature Trail, the 32-mile Avenue of the Giants Auto Tour and the Humboldt Redwoods Visitor Center. The Visitor Center offers a wide

variety of fun and educational exhibits and activities, including a theatre, displays, a bookstore and the famous Kellogg Travel Log. Auto Tour brochures are available at either end of the Avenue of the Giants and at the Visitor Center. During the summer season interpretive activities including nature walks, Junior Ranger programs and campfire programs are held daily.

! Little River State Beach

Along Hwy 101, north of McKinleyville www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=419 Operating hours/seasons: Open all year. Day use only. Located 13 miles north of Eureka, Little River State Beach features dunes and a broad open beach that is bordered on the north by Little River and on the south by Clam Beach County Park, which provides camping and day use facilities. Dogs and horses are not allowed in the dune area.

! Patrick’s Point State Park

4150 Patrick’s Point Dr., Trinidad • 677-3570 www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=417 Located 25 miles north of Eureka and 6 miles north of Trinidad, just west of Hwy 101. Take the Patrick’s Point Dr. exit. Operating hours/seasons: Open all year. Day use areas, sunrise to sunset. Special events/programs: Village tours, interpretive walks, Junior Ranger and campfire programs daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, or by special arrangement with park. Established as a state park in 1929, Patrick’s Point State Park’s dense forests of spruce, hemlock, pine, fir and red alder stretch over an ocean headland with lovely wildflower-festooned meadows. The dramatic shoreline ranges from broad shady beaches to sheer cliffs. The park features 10 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, beach access, Visitor Center/nature store and reconstructed Yurok village with a dugout canoe, houses and sweat lodges that kids can explore. Wildlife is common in the park. Palmer’s Point, Wedding Rock and Patrick’s Point are excellent places to view the spring and fall migrations of the California gray whale. Tidepooling and fishing are popular along the beaches, as is collecting colorful ocean-tumbled stones at Agate Beach. The park has 124 developed sites accommodating up to 31-foot motor homes and trailers. There are also a hike/bicycle camp and two group camps. Group sites along with car camping sites need to be reserved during the summer months.

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Parks & Campgrounds • Elk Prairie Campground in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Check-in Kiosk • 488-2171 www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/ campgrounds.htm For reservations • (800) 444-7275 www.reserveamerica.com

The Elk Prairie campground has 75 campsites that can accommodate trailers up to 24' and motor homes up to 27'. Elk Prairie campground is located 6 miles north of Orick on the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. Campsites offer fire rings, tables and bear-proof food lockers with water nearby. No hook-ups. Elk Prairie restrooms have flush toilets and hot showers. The campground is open all year. Reservations are recommended for Elk Prairie Campground during the summer. Reservations can be made at Reserve America, for camping from Memorial Day to Labor Day; the rest of the year camping is first-come, first-served.

! Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park North of Orick, Hwy 101 Exit 753 Visitor Center • 488-2039 www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=415

Operating hours/seasons: Prairie Creek Redwood State Park is open all year with no admission fee and no closed hours, except in the day use areas of the campgrounds. There is no fee for day use in the rest of the park. Elk Prairie Campground open all year; Gold Bluffs Beach Campground sometimes closed in winter. Campground day use fee areas open sunrise to sunset. For campgrounds only, Senior citizens receive a $1 discount for day use. Rates subject to change, call for fees. Kuchel Visitor Center open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Prairie Creek Visitor Center open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day, and intermittently during off-season. Prairie Creek is a 14,000-acre sanctuary of old-growth coast redwood designated as a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Preserve. The park has over 280 memorial groves and offers 65 miles of hiking trails, nature study, beach combing, fishing, picnicking, a Visitor Center with exhibits and a nature store. Wildlife can readily be seen throughout the park, especially native Roosevelt elk and the ever-popular banana slug. The park is also home to black bear, deer, coyote, mountain lion, bobcat, skunk, fox, squirrel, chipmunk and many others. Over 260 species of birds have been sighted within park boundaries. Don’t miss Fern Canyon! Trail use by park visitors is medium to light, but campgrounds are full all summer. Reservations can be made at Reserve America (800-444-7275) for camping from Memorial Day to Labor Day; the rest of the year camping is first-come, firstserved. Call or go online for more information.

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• Gold Bluffs Beach Campground in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Information • 465-7335 www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/ campgrounds.htm

Located 3 miles north of Orick via 101, then 5 miles west on Davison Rd. in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Call for fees. This campground is a secluded treat at the end of a narrow, packed dirt and gravel road. Trailers prohibited, RVs must not exceed 24' long or 8' wide. 25 tent or RV sites. Solar showers, restrooms, trails, beach access and picnic areas. No hookups. Reservations can be made at Reserve America, (800) 444-7275, for camping from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The rest of the year camping is first-come, first-served. Sometimes closed during winter; call for dates.

! Richardson Grove State Park

1600 Hwy 101, Garberville • 247-3318 www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=422 Located 7 miles south of Garberville, and is bisected by Hwy 101. Operating hours/seasons: park open all year, Oak Flat campground open during the summer. Special events/programs: Nature walks, campfire and Junior Ranger programs during the summer. A visitor center/nature store is located in the historic 1930s Richardson Grove lodge and is open in the summer. There are more than 9 miles of hiking trails, a picnic area with ample parking, old-growth redwood forests, water access, fishing, nature store and visitor center with exhibits. Camping, swimming in the Eel River and relaxing are favorite activities throughout much of the year. Fishing for salmon and steelhead is popular during the winter. Other attractions include the ninth tallest coast redwood in the world, a fallen tree ring study and a walk-through tree. The park has campgrounds and a group camp totaling 170 campsites. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers up to 24' and motor homes up to 30'.

! Trinidad State Beach

4150 Patrick’s Point Dr., Trinidad • 677-3570 www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=418 Located 19 miles north of Eureka, off Hwy 101 in the town of Trinidad. Operating hours/seasons: Day use only, sunrise to sunset. Admission is free. It is a .5-mile hike through the woods, across open bluffs and past seasonal wildflowers down to the beach (the trail to the beach drops 120 feet). There is a natural arch near the north end of the beach. Low tide is the best time to visit. The park features 3 miles of hiking trails, horse trail, picnic area with a barbecue, beach access, restrooms and parking area. This is generally a relatively low-use beach but may be busy on sunny weekends.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Humboldt County Parks and Recreation

1106 2nd St., Eureka • 445-7651 www.co.humboldt.ca.us/portal/living/county_ parks/default.asp Humboldt County’s parks and recreational areas are located along the Pacific Ocean and the Eel, Van Duzen, Mattole and Mad Rivers. Included in this system are beach areas, virgin redwood groves, boat ramps and fishing accesses. The parks offer camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating, beach combing, and clamming for the enjoyment of visitors and residents. Reservations are not accepted for campgrounds. Camping is on a first-come, first-served basis. Prices subject to change. Call for up-to-date rates.

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! A.W. Way County Park

Located 31 miles west of Hwy 101, take the South Fork/Honeydew exit, travel west to Honeydew, then turn north (right) on Mattole Rd., or 35 miles south of Ferndale on Mattole Rd. The park is ideal for camping, picnicking, fishing and swimming in the Mattole River. Cold showers at this location.

! Big Lagoon County Park

Located 7 miles north of Trinidad. Take Hwy 101 to Big Lagoon Park Rd. and follow the signs. Campground and day use. Boat launch, picnic and camping facilities, ideal for fishing, boating, swimming and beachcombing.

! Centerville County Park and Beach

Located 5 miles west of Ferndale on Centerville Beach Rd. The park is ideal for hiking, picnicking, beachcombing and wildlife viewing.

! Clam Beach County Park

Located 7.5 miles north of Arcata (just north of McKinleyville), take the Clam Beach Park exit off Hwy 101. Campground and day use. Great for beachcombing, clamming, fishing, picnicking and camping.

! Fields Landing Boat Ramp

Located 5 miles south of Eureka, take Fields Landing exit off Hwy 101, and go .5 mile west on Railroad Ave. No fees. Facilities include boat launch, fishing and picnic area.

! Freshwater County Park

Located 7 miles east of Eureka on Freshwater Road. Hours: 10am-8pm This park features a playground and is perfect for swimming and picnicking. Group picnic reservations available. Day-use only.

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! Hammond Coastal Trail

Located between Arcata and McKinleyville. Access the trail from the north or south: take Hwy 101 to Giuntoli Lane exit 2 miles north of Arcata, and go west on Janes Rd. Follow signs to Mad River Beach, park at the pedestrian bridge. Or take Hwy 101 to Murray or School Rd. exits in McKinleyville, and go west to trail. This 2.4 mile hiking/biking/equestrian coastal trail links stretches from the Arcata Bottoms to Clam Beach in McKinleyville. Excellent views of the ocean, Trinidad Head and Mad River. The previous interruption in the trail near Widow White Creek is now filled and the trail is fully connected.

! Luffenholtz Beach and County Park

Located 2 miles south of Trinidad on Scenic Drive. No fees. Luffenholtz Beach offers a spectacular overlook of the Pacific Ocean, with a picnic area and trail down to the beach.

! Mad River County Park

Located 5 miles northwest of Arcata, exit west on Giuntoli Lane from Hwy 101 and follow signs. This park is great for picnicking, beachcombing and fishing, and also features a boat launch facility. Day-use only.

! Samoa Boat Ramp County Park

humboldtgov.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/ Samoa-Boat-Ramp-9 From Eureka, turn west on Hwy 255, cross Samoa Bridge then turn left and go 5 miles south on New Navy Base Rd. Day use fee. Go online for campground fee. Park features a boat launch and camping facilities, great for clamming, fishing and beachcombing.

! Table Bluff County Park

Located at the end of Hookton road in Loleta. Beautiful beach with restrooms and picnic facilities. Day use, free.

! Van Duzen-Pamplin Grove County Park

12 miles east on Hwy 36 • 445-7651 Take Hwy 101 to Hwy 36 (just south of Fortuna), then go 12 miles east. Call for fees. This park offers beautiful virgin redwood groves, and is great for picnicking, camping, hiking, fossil hunting, fishing, and swimming in the Van Duzen River at “Swimmer’s Delight.” (Note: part of the swimming hole has been closed off, but a section remains open for use.)

KING RANGE NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA 986-5400 • www.blm.gov/ca/arcata/kingrange From ocean and black sand beaches to mountain elevations up to 4,088 feet (King Peak), the roughly 68,000-acre King Range, which extends along 35 miles of coastline between the mouth of the Mattole River and Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, is one of the most unspoiled regions in the state of California. There is a spectacular

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meeting of land and sea here — mountains seem to thrust straight out of the surf in a precipitous rise that is rarely surpassed on the continental U.S. coastline. Here the landscape was too rugged for highway building, forcing Hwy 1 and US 101 inland. The remote region is known as California’s Lost Coast, and is only accessed by a few back roads. Within its boundaries are several campgrounds and day-use only parks which are open year-round (although remote areas may not be accessible in the winter). Facilities are kept to a minimum in order to preserve the area’s rustic and semiprimitive qualities. The recreation opportunities are as diverse as the landscape. The Douglas-fir peaks attract hikers, hunters, campers and mushroom collectors, while the coast beckons to surfers, anglers, beachcombers and abalone divers among others.

! Black Sands Beach

King Range Day Use Areas: Located in Shelter Cove, turn right on Beach Rd. to ocean. Facilities include flush toilets, water and wheelchair access. Lost Coast Trailhead.

! Mal Coombs Park

Located in Shelter Cove near marina, private boat launch and campground nearby. No fees. An excellent place to picnic, explore tide pools at low tide and watch boats come and go from the harbor. Cape Mendocino Lighthouse was restored and moved to this location, and is open seasonally for tours (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Facilities include picnic tables and flush toilets. Large Group Site may be reserved for single-day events by calling 986-5400.

! Honeydew Campground

King Range Overnight Campgrounds: To reach the campground take Hwy 101 to South Fork/Honeydew exit. Follow signs to Honeydew, turn south onto Wilder Ridge Rd. towards Ettersburg for 1 mile. Facilities include 5 tent/trailer campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets. No water (campground is near creek; treat water before drinking) or hookups. Wheelchair accessible.

! Horse Mountain Campground

To reach the campground: take Hwy 101 to Redway, west 22 miles on Briceland/Shelter Cove Rd., then 6.5 miles north on King Peak Rd. Facilities include 9 tent/trailer campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and pit toilets. No water or hookups.

! Mattole Campground

To reach the campground: take Hwy 101 to Garberville, South Fork/Honeydew or Ferndale exits. Follow signs toward Petrolia, turn on Lighthouse Rd. to ocean. Facilities include 14 tent/trailer campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets. No hook ups. Potable water. Lost Coast Trailhead and parking area. Wheelchair accessible. No OHV (off-highway vehicle) access.

! Nadelos Campground

To reach the campground: take Hwy 101 to Redway, west 22 miles on Briceland/Shelter Cove Rd., then south 1.5 miles on Chemise Mountain Rd. Facilities include 8 tent campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, Chemise Mountain Trailhead. No hookups. Wheelchair accessible. The entire campground may be reserved for overnight group use; minimum number of people is 20; maximum 60, $85 per night. Reservations required 30 days in advance, call 986-5400 to reserve space. No group reservations are available Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend or Labor Day weekend.

! Tolkan Campground

To reach the campground: take Hwy 101 to Redway, go west 22 miles on Briceland/Shelter Cove Rd., then go 3.5 miles north on King Peak Rd. Facilities include 5 trailer and 4 tent campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets. Wheelchair accessible.

! Wailaki Campground

To reach the campground: take Hwy 101 to Redway, go west 22 miles on Briceland/Shelter Cove Rd., then south 2 miles on Chemise Mountain Rd. Facilities include 13 tent/trailer campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, potable water, Chemise Mountain Trailhead. No hookups. Wheelchair accessible.

SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka • 442-1721 www.fs.usda.gov/srnf or www.recreation.gov

Fees may vary from season to season. Campgrounds are open during the summer unless otherwise noted (call for information).

! Aikens Creek West

Located 8 miles south of Orleans on Hwy 96, along the Klamath River. Season: Open all year. Number of sites varies, accommodates trailers up to 35'. No reservations. No service.

! Bailey Canyon

Located in Mad River, CA, take State Rt. 36 east 0.8 miles to Ruth Lake sign. Turn right after sign and go 10.9 miles to campground on right. Season: May 25 to Sept 13. 25 sites. Accommodates trailers up to 22'. No reservations.

! Big Flat

West of Gasquet off Hwy 199. No river access from the campground. Several nice South Fork river access points are within a half mile. Hurdygurdy Creek can be accessed from the campground as well as several points off of the “All Access Trail” Campers self-register at the entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. No running water. Wonderful area for hiking. Season: May 21 to Sept 16. 23 sites. Accommodates trailers up to 32'. No reservations.

! Boise Creek Campground

Located 1.5 miles west of Willow Creek on Hwy 299 and in a lovely forest setting that includes

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large Pacific madrone, Douglas-fir and California bay trees. The campground's location, 2 miles from the town of Willow Creek and the Trinity River, makes it an ideal location to participate in fishing, swimming and white water rafting. Campers can walk the 1/2 mile trail from the campground to the nearby creek and find a swimming hole or explore native plants and wildlife. Season: May 21 to Sept 30. 17 sites. Accommodates trailers up to 35'. Reservations.

! Dillon Creek

Sitting on Dillon Creek and the Klamath River this campground is perfect for salmon fishing, swimming and excellent bird watching. Water will be available as of May 23. Season: Closes Oct 14, 21 sites. Accommodates trailers up to 25'. Reservations May 22 to Sept 30.

! E-Ne-Nuck

Located south of Orleans off Hwy 96. The campground is heavily wooded with oak, cedar and madrone that provide ample shade. Sites have Klamath stone ovens with flat grills on top. The campground also features a smoke house to smoke fish caught on the nearby Klamath River. Season: June 1 to Oct 15. 11 sites. Accommodates trailers up to 30'. No reservations.

! East Fork Campground

Located 6 miles west of Willow Creek on Hwy 299. Free designated day use area. East Fork features ten campsites along East Fork of Willow Creek. Accessible toilet and creek water (must be boiled). Picnic area has tables for day use. Season: June 1 to Sept 30. Open/close dates may vary due to weather call 530-629-2118. 10 sites. Accommodates trailers up to 20'. No reservations.

! Fir Cove

One of three campgrounds in the area located on beautiful Ruth Lake, a perfect place for swimming, boating, fishing and much more. Season: May 25 to Sept 13. 19 sites. Accommodates trailers up to 22'. Reservations available.

! Fish Lake

Take Hwy 96 to Bluff Creek Rd. (Rd. 13N01, about 12 mi. south of Orleans), go approximately 5.5 miles, turn onto Fish Lake Rd. (10N12) for 2.5 to 3 miles, adjacent to Fish Lake which is suitable for canoeing or kayaking. A few campsites have lake views; all are a short stroll away. Douglas

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fir and cedar provide ample shade and a thick middle-story provides excellent privacy between sites. Boat ramp, trails, accessible toilets. 24 sites, accommodates trailers up to 20'. Season: June 1 to Sept 30. Open/close dates may vary due to weather call 530-629-2118. 24 sites. Accommodates trailers up to 20'. Reservations June 15 to Sept 30.

! Mad River

Located on the Mad River, only 2 miles south of Ruth Lake, this campground is thick with oak trees and evergreen shrubs. Fishing is popular at the campground, with the lake near by for boating activities. Season: May 25 to Sept 13. 40 sites. Accommodates trailers up to 22'. Reservations available.

! Nordheimer

Located off Highway 96, turn onto Salmon River Road/Forest Hwy 93 and continue about 13 miles to the campground, this is the perfect getaway for biking, canoeing, hiking, kayaking, and swimming. Host in spring. No water available Season: Open all year. 12 sites.

! North Fork

Located off of Interstate 80, at the Emigrant Gap Exit, it's a beautiful campground surrounded by cedar, pine and fir trees. Great area for swimming, fishing, and hiking. No water or garbage service. Rates: $10 per night, call to verify fees. Season: Open all year. 5 sites. Accommodates trailers up to 18'. No reservations.

! Oak Bottom

The campground is forested with mixed Douglas fir and hardwood forest. Large trees provide perfect shading for the 26 sites in the campground. Popular place for swimming and rafting. May be closed due to Carr Fire, call 442-1721 for information.

! Patrick Creek

Just east of Eureka, Patrick Creek Campground sits near Patrick Creek and the Smith River. Patrick Creek is located in a beautiful forest of Douglas-fir, and a historic lodge and restaurant are just across the highway from the campground for use. Season: May 21 to Sept 16. 13 sites. Accommodates trailers up to 35'. Reservations May 20 to Sept 9.

! Pearch Creek

Located 1 mile north of Orleans just off Hwy 96. Campground is located in a mature Douglas fir and hardwood forest. The sound of Pearch Creek can be heard from most sites and the campground remains shady and cool during hot summer days. Salmon and steelhead fishing in the Klamath River are a short distance away and swimming, kayaking and rafting are available in the Salmon River within a 10 minute drive. Restrooms are accessible. All campsites have combination fire-ring grills picnic tables and many have rock camp stoves. Drinking water is available at the campground.

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Season: May 23 to Oct 31. 10 sites. Accommodates trailers up to 30'. Reservations May 18 to Sept 30.

Sierra Club- North Group, Redwood Chapter

PO Box 238, Arcata 95518 • 415-977-5500 www.redwood.sierraclub.org/north Sponsors free hikes throughout Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, including occasional outings specially tailored for parents and children. North Group underwrites several children each year to attend various camps, and underwrites a prize for the project they like best relating to environmental issues at the Humboldt County Science Fair.

! Camp Kimtu and Kimtu Beach

OTHER PARKS/RECREATION AREAS Willow Creek Community Services District 135 Willow Rd., Willow Creek • 530-629-2136 www.willowcreekcsd.com The campground has nine tent camping sites along the river bank of Kimtu Beach. The campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis for a maximum seven day stay and a shower/bathroom facility is located on site for campground patrons. Cedar Cabin and Pine Cabin are nearby and are available as short-term vacation rentals. The Kimtu Cookhouse is the main building on the Kimtu property which has historically been used for a variety of events. The Cookhouse facility is available for special events such as picnics, business luncheons, weddings, birthday parties, reunions and community events. It is also the current home of Redbud Theater and the venue for Redbud’s annual performances. The Cookhouse features a full service kitchen, tables, chairs, an outdoor barbecue, stage area and will accommodate parties up to 99 people.

! Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge

United States Fish and Wildlife Service 1020 Ranch Rd., Loleta • 733-5406 www.fws.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay/ Off Hwy 101, take the Hookton Rd. exit (#696) and follow the signs. Humboldt Bay NWR was established to protect and enhance a diversity of habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife. There is a great family friendly visitor center with a children's activity corner and an easy 1.7 mile walking trail through the wetland habitats of southern Humboldt Bay. The refuge also has easy access hiking trails at the Hookton Slough Unit and Ma-le'l Dunes Unit. No dogs or bicycles allowed. For more information their website.

! Manila Dunes Recreation Area Manila Community Services District 1611 Peninsula Dr., Manila • 444-3803 Manilacsd.com

ALSO SEE CITY PARKS PG. 24.

Located in Manila off Hwy 255 at Pacific Blvd., this coastal dunes park features sandy ocean beaches, pristine dunes and coastal forest walks.

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here are hundreds of activities and recreational programs for kids in Humboldt County! Many of these programs offer families the chance to spend time together, while others allow children to have fun and learn new things with their peers. Also check the Parks and Campgrounds, Youth Groups and Calendar sections for more activities and recreation. Dates, times and fees are subject to change. Readers are encouraged to call the contact numbers listed for current information.

DIRECTORY OF CATEGORIES • After-School Programs • Arts & Crafts • Auto & Motorcycle Racing • Baseball • Basketball • Bicycling • Bird-Watching • Boating • Bocce • Bowling • Camps • Cooking • Dance • Farm Tours/ Pick Your Own Produce • Fencing • Fishing • Football/Cheerleading • Fun Centers • Golf Courses

• Gymnastics • Hiking, Walking & Backpacking • Horseback Riding • Hunting Safety • Juggling • Kayaking • Martial Arts • Media Arts • Museums • Music • Nature Study • Parties — Venues & Packages • Performing Arts • Pet Adoptions • Rafting & Canoeing • Recreation Centers

Note: Unless otherwise noted, all area codes are 707.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS SEE RECREATION CENTERS PG. 61. & EDUCATION SECTION PG. 78.

ARTS & CRAFTS ALSO SEE CAMPS, PG 40-45, DANCE PG. 45, MUSIC PG. 53-55, THEATER/PERFORMING ARTS PG. 67-69, AND ART GALLERIES SECTION PGS. 93-94.

• Roller Skating/Blading • Rowing • Running & Jogging • Sailing • Skate Boarding • Skiing • Soccer • Softball • Special Olympics • Storytelling • Surfing • Swimming • T-Ball • Tennis • Theater/Presuming Arts • Tours • Transportation • Volleyball • Volunteer Opportunities • Zoo

Arcata Recreation Division 736 F St., Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec

City of Arcata Recreation Division offers a wide variety of activities and classes, some seasonal and others ongoing. Call to receive the current Activity Brochure. Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Register online at rec.cityofarcata.org, by mail, in person or by phone.

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t Arts and Crafts Parties Youth ages 3 and older. Arts and crafts parties offer something for everyone. Ages 3-6, choose from: princess, pirates or animals. Ages 6 and older, choose from: upcycling, painting, jewelry making. Held on Fri, Sat or Sun at the Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Up to 30 participants.

A.S.K. M.E. - Art & Science for Kids interested in Media & Education Ink People Center for the Arts 23 5th St., Eureka • 738-1738 www.theyoungmediamakers.com

t Big Screen Showcase

Youth ages 8-22. The Showcase is an annual opportunity for youth to showcase their movies, have an opportunity for public speaking, learn more about the career expectations and opportunities and to talk with academics about future projects. Go online for more information.

t Media and Arts Resource Zone The MARZ Project is an arts and media afterschool program that provides local youth with the tools to help them express themselves creatively. The Ink People Center provides everything from recording and design software to studio space and supplies – absolutely free of charge. For youth and young adults ages 12-26. MARZ meets Tues-Fri, 3-6pm at the Ink People Center, 527 7th St., Eureka.

Eureka Recreation Division

Adorni Recreation Center 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka • 441-4244 www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com

t Beginning Youth Ceramics

Youth ages 7-12. This class allows everyone to have fun while appreciating both the product and the process of creating art. The month-long class meets at the Ryan Center, 1653 J St., Eureka.

t Ceramics Classes • Youth ages 4-7. Children will have a great time creating with clay, making one to two pieces per week. 1.5-hour classes for five weeks. • Youth ages 7-12. Adventures with clay; learn various hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Two-hour classes, five-week sessions.

t Creating with Clay All ages welcome. With members of Friends of Fire Arts on 1st and 3rd Thurs, 6:30-8:30pm. Join Fire Arts’ members for an evening creating whimsical ceramic mugs and tumblers. Attend three workshops and receive a final product free. Limited to 8 students per class. Free.

t Fire Arts Center

520 South G St., Arcata • 826-1445 www.fireartsarcata.com

This facility for clay and glass arts offers afterschool classes for kids and teens. Customdesigned homeschool programs and privately organized classes are available.

Humboldt State University

Art Dept. and the Office of eLearning and Extended Education Info • 826-3819 Registration • 826-3731 www.humboldt.edu/studioschool

t The Studio School

Youth ages 5-13. The Studio School, a program of the Art Department at Humboldt State University and the Office of eLearning and Extended Education, is a visual arts program for youth. Students create art in an authentic studio environment, and have access to collections and exhibitions at HSU Reese Bullen Gallery and the Morris Graves Museum of Art. Teachers are experienced art educators and artists. See website for current schedule and fees.

Ink People Center for the Arts 23 5th St., Eureka • 442-8413 www.inkpeople.org

The Ink People have a number of programs for youth listed on their website:

t Blue Lake Teens 4 Change Making a positive difference in the lives of at-risk youth.

t Hit & Run Productions Theater by teens.

t Humboldt County Youth Art/Placebo An art and music center run for and by youth.

t Luna Kids An arts and organic preschool in Blue Lake.

t Media Art Resource Zone - MARZ Multi-disciplinary arts program empowering youth to speak their minds through storytelling, music and the use of digital media tools. Resources for artists include an animation station.

t North Star Quest Camp Coming of age camp experience for girls.

t Teenarts Fortuna arts for teens.

t We Pan Sharing the joys of steel pan music and culture with local youth.

Mateel Community Center

59 Rusk Ln., Redway • 786-4477 www.mateel.org

t Spring Arts Collective

Youth ages 11-17. Eight week art and music program held annually Feb-Mar at the Mateel Community Center. The highlight of the last class is that each student will have an opportunity to exhibit their best work at the annual Artists of the Emerald Coast Art and Wine Tasting.

Morris Graves Museum of Art t Mini Masters - Sponsored by PBS North Coast

Morris Graves Museum, 636 F St., Eureka 442-0278, www.humboldtarts.org First Sat each month • Noon-2pm This FREE monthly workshop includes storytime,

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Activities & Recreation early literacy games, art activities and a FREE book. Designed for families of children 2-8, but all ages are welcome. Workshops help develop critical early literacy and art making skills. Each family will leave with a free book!

t Museum Art Camps

Morris Graves Museum 636 F St., Eureka • 442-0278 www.humboldtarts.org Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm www.humboldtarts.org for info/register Camps explore the elements of art, fundamental art techniques, art talk and gallery tours, while focusing on skills and concepts for 5-12 year olds. Five sessions of camp are offered in the summer, as well as week-long sessions during holiday breaks from school. Themes vary.

t Museum Art School

Morris Graves Museum 636 F St., Eureka • 442-0278 www.humboldtarts.org • 8 week sessions Spring/Winter/Fall, 3:45-5pm www.humboldtarts.org for info/register Students study artworks by contemporary artists on display in the Museum. Students are guided through hands-on art projects using various drawing, painting and sculpture mediums. At the end of each session students take home a portfolio of their work and have are able to show their work in the Summer Youth Gallery at the Morris Graves.

t Second Saturday — Family Arts Day Sponsored by PBS North Coast

Sept-June. Social hour begins at 6:30pm and meetings at 7pm. Youth must be accompanied by an adult member of the Guild.

ART WALKS & STUDIO TOURS SEE MORE ART WALKS IN ART GALLERIES PGS. 93-94. Arts! Arcata Arcata Main Street 791 8th St., Arcata • 822-4500 www.artsarcata.com

Hosted by Arcata Main Street more than 40 local businesses on the plaza and elsewhere throughout Arcata, showcases works by various artists the second Fri night each month, 6-9pm.

Arts Alive! Eureka: First Saturday Night Humboldt Arts Council Morris Graves Museum of Art 636 F St. Eureka • 442-0278 www.humboldtarts.org

Sponsored by Humboldt Arts Council and Eureka Main Street. Monthly receptions and exhibit openings for a variety of artists in over 80 galleries and businesses in Downtown/Old Town, Eureka, first Sat night of each month, 6-9pm.

Fortuna Main Street Arts

Fortuna Business Improvement District 610 Main St., Fortuna • 725-9261 www.fortunabusiness.com Art, music, fun and great deals from local merchants all happen in downtown Fortuna on the first Fri of every month (except Jan and July).

Morris Graves Museum 636 F St., Eureka • 442-0278 www.humboldtarts.org Second Sat each month • 2-4pm Free with museum admission

Offering hands-on arts projects and activities inspired by current exhibitions designed for families and youth ages 5-12. Come join the fun!

Parasol Arts of of your ad for 211 theG St., Eureka • 268-8888 D’S DIGEST. Paint your own pottery: choose from over 100 different ceramic items! Mosaic supplies are carefully and notify also now available; create your mosaic in the possible any changes store or take supplies home. Parasol staff give each visitor individual attention, instruction and or let us know that inspiration. The paints are lead-free and nonoved. Client assumes toxic, and your finished piece will be food-safe. The price of pottery includes paints, firing, and ility for accuracy and all the studio time needed. For larger groups, ess of information.Parasol Arts also does birthday parties, private parties and fundraisers. Discounts available for

nonprofit organizations and schools, including of addresses and Humboldt County's homeschool network. Call store for hours. Check them out on Facebook. mbers. Publisher Redwood Empire Quilter Guild be responsible PO Box 5071, Eureka • 445-5844 if proof is not www.reqg.com Youth ages 12 and up are invited to join this turned. organization of experienced quilters and nonquilters. The Guild meets at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds the first Thurs of every month from

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McKinleyville Arts Night

834-6460 • www.mckinleyvilleartsnight.com Presented by members of the McKinleyville business community. Receptions for artists, exhibits and/or performances are from 6-8pm on the third Friday of each month.

North Coast Open Studios

442-8413 • www.northcoastopenstudios.com North Coast Open Studios is a free community art event held during the first two weekends of June, every year. Featuring artists and artisans of all media and all ages (youth listings are no charge, thanks to local business sponsorships – registration is open in Feb, each year), artists all over the county open their creative spaces to the public. Come see creators in their natural habitats.

AUTO AND MOTORCYCLE RACING Redwood Acres Raceway

3750 Harris St., Eureka • 500-5016 www.racingtheacres.com Family fun! Redwood Acres Raceway is a 3/8 mile asphalt oval stock car racetrack. It is located at the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds and has six classes every other weekend: Bombers, Mini Stocks, Roadrunners, Legends, Thunder Roadsters and Late Models. The speedway also races Outlaw Go-Karts on alternating weekends. Outlaw Go-Karts race on an 1/10th mile dirt oval in the middle of the asphalt track. Classes include Beginner Box Stocks, Box Stocks, 250cc and 500cc. On race nights gates open at 5pm and races begin at 6:30pm. The racing season is from Apr-Sept. Go online for ticket and schedule information.

Samoa Dragstrip Drag Racing & Motorcycle Racing

Humboldt/Del Norte Timing Association 900 New Navy Base Rd., Samoa • 845-5755 www.samoadragstrip.com Races are held at the Samoa Dragstrip for all ages to enjoy. Many racers come from out of the area. Junior Dragsters (ages 8-17) may participate, as well as adults. Juniors drive 1/2 scale hot rods powered by 5hp motors. Racing season is from Apr-Sept.

BASEBALL ALSO SEE SOFTBALL PG. 66, T-BALL PG. 67, PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS PGS. 20-24, & SPECIAL OLYMPICS PGS. 66 & 120. Babe Ruth League Baseball Arcata Babe Ruth League • 822-0285 Cutten-Ridgewood League • 445-9084 Eureka Babe Ruth League • 443-1426 www.baberuthleague.org

Babe Ruth League programs offer several divisions: Cal Ripken Baseball (for ages 4-12), Babe Ruth Baseball (ages 13-18) Babe Ruth Softball (for girls ages 4-18), Bambino Buddy Ball, and Xtreme Fastpitch (for those who wish to play on a recreational level to those who seek a higher

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degree of competition to hone their skills with the goal of continuing play into high school and beyond). Local Leagues are independent and operate with simplicity and autonomy. Call the leagues listed above for more information.

California District 26 Little League Baseball 1471 Leslie Rd., Eureka • 601-2443 www.littleleague.org

Blue Lake/Fieldbrook, Eureka, Eel River Valley (Fortuna), McKinleyville, Redwood Empire (Eureka), Southern Humboldt (Garberville). Little League Baseball is for boys and girls aged 7-14 years. To find a local Little League program, go online at www.littleleague.org and enter your zip code in the "League Finder" search field on the home page. League registration is generally in Feb, and try-outs are in early Mar, determining the players' placement (everyone gets placed on a team). League play runs Apr-June. Opportunities for 9-12 year-olds to play in all-star and district tournaments continue through June and July.

Cutten-Ridgewood Recreation Association (CRRA) PO Box 215, Cutten • 445-9084 crra.baberuthonline.com

The CRRA includes both boys’ baseball and girls’ softball leagues from ages 5-14. The softball league consists of four divisions divided by age. The league ensures that all children play instead of sit. Every child plays at least half of the game and bats every time so everyone can learn. There are no boundaries, any child can play. Call or visit their website for dates and details.

Humboldt Crabs

PO Box 4422, Arcata • 826-2333 www.humboldtcrabs.com The Crabs summer collegiate, wood-bat, baseball team plays games June-Aug at the Arcata Ballpark, located at 9th and F Sts. in Arcata. It’s great family fun. The Crabs have been a local tradition since their founding in 1945. Check the website for upcoming events.

t Baseball Camps for Boys and Girls The Crabs will offer several youth camp sessions for the 8-14 age group, as well as an advanced camp session for kids 12-14. The cost for the week-long camps is $90 per child, with discounts available for families with multiple children attending. The fee includes an authentic Crabs Baseball Camp T-shirt, a youth season pass and ten adult tickets. Camp size is limited to the first 90 registrants so sign up now! • Beginners Camp: These camps are for those just getting started in their baseball careers, not quite old enough for the week-long camps but who still want to get out on the field with their heroes. • Youth Camp, Crabs Camp: Youth Camp is for boys and girls, ages 8-14, who want to learn all defensive positions and have a chance to play, learn and improve at the position of their choice. Baseball offense, hitting, bunting, and base running, is taught from the ground up. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and communication

Activities & Recreation are stressed. Group instruction, game situations, team games and practice with pitching machines are some of the activities the camper will experience. • Senior Advanced Camp: Senior Advanced Camp is for the serious players who want help with their batting, pitching, or other skills they feel need improvement. The minimum age for this camp is 12 years. This camp is designed to help the player make the transition from Little League to Babe Ruth.

t Bat Boys/Bat Girls Bat Boy/Bat Girls must be 9 years old to sign up. Great opportunity for kids to get involved with the team. Check out the website for more information.

Junior Giants

Boys & Girls Club • 633-8784 www.jrgiantshumboldt.org Junior Giants is a free, non-competitive, co-ed, 8-week program for boys and girls ages 5-13 that combines the fun and structure of a youth baseball league with important character building lessons. Working together with local agencies, parents, and volunteers, Junior Giants offers youth a chance to learn the basics of baseball during the summer, while also discovering the importance of self-esteem and respect. Participants are taught the Four Bases of Character Development: Confidence, Integrity, Leadership, and Teamwork as well as fundamental lessons in Education, Health and Bullying Prevention. Players are recognized throughout the season with a variety of prizes from the San Francisco Giants, including an opportunity to attend a game at AT&T Park in San Francisco, all at no cost to families.

BASKETBALL ALSO SEE RECREATION CENTERS PG. 61, & SPECIAL OLYMPICS PGS. 66 & 120. Arcata Recreation Division 736 F St., Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Arcata Recreation believes in the power of play. Anything that gets us moving, exploring, creating and learning can greatly enhance our overall quality of life. Call to receive the current Activity Brochure. Register online at cityofarcata.org/591/registration-forms, by mail, in person or by phone.

t Youth Basketball For grades 1st–12th. This recreation-oriented program provides a fun, positive and semicompetitive atmosphere for boys and girls. Leagues are based on grade and gender. Registration begins in Oct. League practices and games begin in Jan.

Blue Lake Parks and Recreation

PO Box 458, 111 Greenwood Ave. Blue Lake • 668-5655 www.bluelake.ca.gov/city/parks-andrecreation

t Basketball Outdoor basketball courts are available at 210 Chartin Rd. The courts are open to the public.

t Drop-In Basketball Every Tues and Thurs from 6-8pm at Prasch Hall, 312 S. Railroad Ave. Free for youth and teens. Sponsored by Blue Lake Rancheria. With a focus on providing a safe and fun recreational environment.

Eureka Recreation Division

Adorni Recreation Center 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka • 441-4241 www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com

t Hoopsters Youth Basketball

Youth 3rd-12th grade. Program is designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball in a low competitive environment while creating opportunities for children to improve their athletic skill and build self-confidence in a safe, secure and supervised environment. Registration begins in Oct; the season begins in Jan and concludes in Apr. Games are played on Saturdays, with occasional Sundays. Weekly team practice times vary. Entry fee includes a team t-shirt. For more information visit the website.

Fortuna Parks & Recreation 5 Park St., Fortuna • 725-7620 www.friendlyfortuna.com

t Hot Shots Basketball League

Youth in grades K through 4th. The League is open to boys and girls. Kindergartners must be 6 years old by the time the league begins. Participants learn basketball techniques, basic rules of the game and to have fun while playing sports. Participants will also strengthen social skills by interacting with their coaches and team mates. Games are on Saturdays, with no weekday practices. Teams play for six weeks at Fireman’s Pavilion in Rohner Park and at Toddy Thomas School. T-shirts are provided to each child who enrolls. Registration begins Nov 1 and ends in Jan.

McKinleyville Activity Center

McKinleyville Community Services District 1705 Gwin Rd., McKinleyville • 839-9003 www.mckinleyvillecsd.com/parks-recreation

t “Hot Shot” Basketball Competition

Youth in 3rd-8th grades. This unique youth basketball game is played with a two-player team. Each team has one minute to score as many points as possible from any of seven different shooting spots, each with a different point value. Players are divided by gender and grade. Held on a Friday in Feb at the McKinleyville Activity Center.

t Pee Wee Basketball Youth K-2nd grade. The program focuses on introducing the basic skills and rules of basketball. All games played in McKinleyville. Kindergarten players are in a division separate from 1st and 2nd graders. Practice starts in Apr. No games scheduled Memorial Day weekend. Program meets at the McKinleyville Activity Center, 1705 Gwin Rd., on Sat, Apr-June.

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t Summer Youth Basketball League Youth in 3rd-8th grades. This is a co-ed program held on Tues and Thurs evenings in June-Aug. The program is divided into the following divisions: 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade, and 7th-8th grade. Held at the McKinleyville Activity Center. Contact McKinleyville Parks and Recreation for Early bird registration. Teams play one game a week.

t Youth Basketball League Youth 3rd-12th grades. This is a fun recreational league where everyone gets to play! Separate divisions are offered for boys and girls in the following grade groups: 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, and 7th-9th. A co-ed division is offered for 10th-12th graders. League runs Jan-Mar.

BICYCLING Caltrans, District 1

1656 Union St., Eureka • 441-2059 www.dot.ca.gov/dist1/d1transplan/bikeped/ bikeguide/

t Bicycle Touring Guide for the California Northcoast

An extensive guide to the state and federal highways of Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino and Lake Counties that includes maps, cycling routes, points of interest, elevation charts and more. Available to download on the website, or a hardcopy can be requested.

Humboldt Bay Bicycle Commuters Association PO Box 9054, Eureka • 445-1097 www.humbike.org

t BikeSmart Training Program

Youth ages 7-14. The HBBCA conducts its free 2-hour BikeSmart bike safety training for the youth of the Humboldt Bay Region on selective Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer. Most classes are in Eureka. Free helmets are provided. Individual classes are limited to five children. The class involves supervised on-street riding. Children must be able to ride a bicycle to participate. The intent of the program is to provide the opportunity for our youth to become safe and responsible cyclists. Parent or guardian must sign a liability release form which is available at the website. The Humboldt Bay Bicycle Commuters Association has also produced a pamphlet on cycling safety that contains many valuable safety tips.

Redwood Community Action Agency

904 G St., Eureka • 269-2063 www.naturalresourcesservices.org/projects/ bike-map

t Community Bike Kitchen

1000 B St., Eureka • 269-2061

The Community Bike Kitchen has been providing bicycles and bicycle knowledge to Eureka and beyond since June 2013. The bike kitchen, located at the Jefferson Community Center (1000 B St. in Eureka), has thrived as a hands-on, community-oriented space for people learning bicycle maintenance and looking for an affordable, used bicycle. The bike kitchen provides

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tools, resources and mechanics' knowledge to people learning to fix, repair or build-up used bicycles. Also, the earn-a-bike program has enabled community members the opportunity to volunteer in the bike kitchen learning new skills while working towards a new set of wheels. If you are interested in getting involved, finding a bicycle or making a donation, come by the bike kitchen during open hours, Tues and Wed from 6-8pm.

t Humboldt Bay Area Bike Maps The Humboldt Bay Area Bike Map shows bike routes in and around the Humboldt Bay area. It also lists riding and safety tips, cycling organizations, events, and much more, and features an inset for Fortuna and a strip map of the entire county that is especially useful for touring cyclists. The map is sold at local bicycle shops, outdoor stores, visitor service locations or online.

Redwood Empire BMX

3750 Harris St., Eureka • 572-0138 www.redwoodempirebmx.com Redwood Empire BMX is a local nonprofit organization with a mission to promote and deliver quality BMX (bicycle moto-cross) programs that stimulate a fun, healthy environment, emphasizing good sportsmanship and safety for kids of all ages. Open Wed from 5-6pm (racing after 6pm during summer), Fri 5-6pm, and Sun 1-2:30pm. Check them out on Facebook. Call or go online for more information. Get out and ride!

BIRD-WATCHING ALSO SEE NATURE STUDY PG. 55. Arcata Chamber of Commerce & California Welcome Center 1635 Heindon Rd., Arcata • 822-3619 www.arcatachamber.com

Stop by for books and information about birdwatching in Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity Counties.

Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary Friends of the Arcata Marsh 569 South G St., Arcata • 826-2359 www.arcatamarshfriends.org

The Arcata Marsh is a 307-acre reclaimed and restored industrial and landfill site. Part of the Marsh is used to treat Arcata’s wastewater before discharging it into Humboldt Bay. The Marsh is a popular place for families to walk, bike, or bird-watch. Over 325 species of birds have been spotted there. There are 5.4 miles of walking and biking paths, picnic tables, and bird blinds.

t Arcata Marsh Walking Tours Arcata Marsh 90-minute walking tours are held every Sat at 2pm, leaving from the Interpretive Center. Tour focus (history, wetlands, birds, plants, wastewater treatment) varies according to leader expertise and participant requests. Loaner binoculars available.

t Bird-Watching Tours Led by docents from Redwood Region Audubon Society, bird-watching tours start every Sat, rain or shine, at 8:30am at the foot of I St. (Klopp Lake parking lot).

Activities & Recreation Redwood Region Audubon Society (RRAS) PO Box 105, Eureka • 826-7031 www.rras.org

The society sponsors free public bird and natural history trips throughout NW California. Visit their website for more information.

t Arcata Marsh Bird Watch Walk RRAS sponsored bird walks, rain or shine, Sat at 8:30am, South I St. parking lot.

t Hikshari' Trail Bird Walk RRAS sponsored bird walks, rain or shine, every third Sun in Elk River Wildlife Area.

t Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk RRAS sponsored bird walks, rain or shine, every second Sun.

t Southern Humboldt Community Park Bird Walk RRAS sponsored bird walks, rain or shine, every third Sun.

BOATING ALSO SEE SEA SCOUTS PG. 76. Bigfoot Rafting Company

PO Box 995, Willow Creek • 530-629-2263 www.bigfootrafting.com Family trips, company trips, school trips, or special occasion trips – they do it all! Whether you want an action-packed whitewater ride or a calm gentle float, the guides will lead the way with their expertise, vast knowledge of the area, and love of the river. Always keeping you and your loved ones safety in mind, all of the guides are CPR, First Aid, and Swift Water Rescue certified. With their huge rental department they also have all the gear you need to have a memorable rafting experience all your own and they’ll even give you a ride there with the shuttle service. Come join the Bigfoot family for some river fun in the mountain sun.

Disabled Adventure Outfitters (DAO) PO Box 152, Arcata • (650) 773-6551 www.specialadventures.org

Disabled Adventure Outfitters is an outdoor recreation organization with a focus on providing recreational opportunities for people with physical disabilities. DAO programs range from one-day trips to weeklong camps, consisting primarily of rafting and inflatable kayaking on the Trinity River. Longer camps also focus on building river skills, and may also include rock climbing, hiking, or gold panning sessions for variety. The safety and well-being of the participants is always the number one priority. Call to make arrangements for your next outing.

Humboats Kayak Adventures

Woodley Island Marina Dock A 601 Startare Dr., Eureka • 443-5157 www.humboats.com Their waterfront location at Woodley Island Marina in Eureka, features the only dockside kayak and SUP rental facility on the redwood coast. Come on down to Dock A and they’ll

provide you with the Kayaks, SUP’s, Canoes, and everything that you’ll need for a paddle on Humboldt Bay. Paddle around Indian Island to see the egret rookery or along the water trails of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. They have both single and tandem kayaks; for families they offer a double-kayak with a drop-in seat in a center hatch for younger paddlers. They have Stand up paddle boards to cruise the bay or surf the ocean. Wetsuits and training included in SUP rental. While they are ideally situated on the water in Humboldt Bay, you are welcome to car-top a rental to a different location (not all cars are suitable). Besides all your boating needs, Humboats carries a full line of backpacking and camping gear for rent. Tents, stoves, sleeping bags, internal frame packs, and much more. Let them help plan your ultimate Redwoods kayaking adventure.

Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center

921 Waterfront Dr., Eureka • 443-4222 www.humboldt.edu/HBAC Located on the beautiful Eureka waterfront across from Woodley Island Marina, the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center is dedicated to providing aquatic boating recreation and education for the local community. The Aquatic Center offers aquatic rentals that include a brief paddling and safety orientation, personal flotation device (PFD), wetsuit, splash jacket, paddle and the watercraft.

t Aquatic Kids Camp A week of exploration and fun on Humboldt Bay! Each day campers will get out on the water with kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards to learn safe paddling skills as well as a respect for the wonderful marine environment of Humboldt Bay. Land games and crafts will be integrated into each day at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center where the camp meets each day.

t Family Fun on the Bay Bring the whole family for a paddling excursion along Eureka waterfront. Choose kayaks, canoes or stand up paddle boards. Staff will provide a brief safety talk and introduction to the boats, then your family can cast off the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center dock and set out on a memorable paddling adventure. Keep an eye open for special discount Family Fun Weekends.

Kayak Zak's

Humboldt Lagoons State Park Visitor Center 115336 Highway 101, Trinidad • 498-1130 www.kayakzak.com Kayak Zak’s offers kayak and SUP rentals, guided trips, group activities, instruction, adaptive paddling and family fun on the beautiful lagoon waters of northern Humboldt County.

Trinity River Rafting

31021 Hwy 299, Big Bar • 530-623-3033 www.trinityriverrafting.com Exciting, challenging, confidence-building, fun, memorable. A river trip is all of these things, especially for kids. The experience of successfully facing the river's rapids helps kids realize that they can face the challenges that life presents to them. They offer river adventures for families

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with kids in age groups 4 and up, 7 and up, and 12 and up. Safety is the number one priority. They make sure that you'll use only high quality and reliable equipment. Your guides are thoroughly trained in river safety and keep a sharp eye out.

BOWLING ALSO SEE SPECIAL OLYMPICS PGS. 66 & 120 E & O Bowl

BOCCE

1417 Glendale Dr., McKinleyville • 825-9160

ALSO SEE SPECIAL OLYMPICS PGS. 66 & 120. Arcata Recreation Division

Harbor Lanes

736 F St., Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec

t Bocce Ball Courts and Equipment

Larson Park, 901 Grant Ave., features three bocce ball courts. Courts are first come, first serve, or they can be reserved through the Arcata Recreation Division. Fees and refundable deposit. Equipment rental is available for deposit and fee also through the Arcata Recreation Division.

Blue Lake Parks and Recreation

312 South Railroad Ave., Blue Lake • 668-5932 www.bluelake.ca.gov

t Bocce Ball Courts

Bocce courts are located next to the playground in Perigot Park. You can check out Bocce balls for the weekend, free of charge. Check out takes place at City Hall, Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. A valid ID is required.

McKinleyville Activity Center

Community Services District 1656 Sutter Rd., McKinleyville • 839-9003 www.mckinleyvillecsd.com

t Pierson Park

1608 Pickett Rd. near Azalea Hall. This large community park features restrooms, extensive playground, barbecue pits, picnic tables, gazebo, bocce ball courts and horseshoe pits. Ideal place for a family gathering or birthday party.

Rio Dell City Hall

675 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell • 764-3532 www.riodellcity.com

t Fireman’s Park

50 W. Center St. at Wildwood Ave, baseball field, playground, picnic area and bocce ball court. Call to reserve.

On Facebook

2136 Broadway, Eureka • 443-4533 www.harborlanes.net

CAMPS Arcata Recreation Division 736 F St., Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec

t Adventure Camp For youth ages 10-14. Adventure seekers gain lifelong skills while challenging their individual limits: wilderness survival, tracking, navigation and orienteering, fire safety and cooking, and adventure prep. Each week offers new activities and adventures. This camp meets from 1pm–5pm daily for various weeks throughout the summer at the Arcata Community Forest, located near the 14th Street entrance in Redwood Park.

t Arcata Break Camp Youth K-6th grade. Attend full or half-day Break Camp during school breaks, held at the Arcata Community Center. Enjoy arts and crafts, handson activities, indoor and outdoor play, games, group activities and more. Offered Thanksgiving, Winter, Presidents’ Week and Spring Breaks. Daily and weekly enrollment options. Extended care available no extra fee!

t Art Camp Youth ages 7–12. Campers explore the visual and performing arts. Art Camp is offered various weeks throughout the summer from 1-5pm daily.

t Camp Combo Enroll your camper for all-day fun with a morning camp (9am-1pm) then choose an afternoon

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Activities & Recreation camp (1-5pm) for a full day of fun. Some Camp Combos require parents to transport their camper to the next camp.

t Dance Camp Youth ages 7-9. Open to dancers of all levels, from first-time beginners to experienced performers, and everyone in between. Campers experiment with dance styles while working on core competencies. Classes include jazz, hip-hop/street jazz, and world dance.

t Leader-in-Training (L.I.T.) Youth ages 13-18. Become a Leader-in-Training to gain real life work experience and leadership skills, plus community service hours, while having fun in the sun! L.I.T.s work with 4-14 year olds, helping to plan and lead summer camp activities, field trips and more. Participants choose between any of the summer camps offered by Arcata Recreation Division, and the dates they would like to work. Note: L.I.T.s must be older than the age range listed for the camp. L.I.T. experience counts towards community service, and also looks great on college applications. The fee includes required training and a camp T-shirt. Check with Arcata Recreation Division for registration deadlines. Mandatory interviews for all new L.I.T.s are scheduled at the time of registration. Before the camps start, all L.I.T.s must participate in a mandatory training. Check with Arcata Recreation Division for dates.

t Marsh Explorers Science Camp

Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary

Youth ages 7-9. Marsh Explorers Science campers investigate the natural world with weekly experiments, individual projects and engaging in age appropriate science learning. The camp is held 1-5pm at the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 South G St., for various weeks during the summer.

t Mini-Movers Dance Camp Youth ages 4-6. Open to dancers of all levels, from first-time beginners to experienced performers, and everyone in between. Campers experiment with dance styles while working on core competencies. Classes include ballet, hip-hop/street jazz, and world dance.

t Redwood Day Camp Youth ages 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12. This popular camp teaches real life skills in socialization, leadership and teamwork, while exploring the world of nature, art and cooperative learning in the beautiful setting of Redwood Park, Arcata. Participate in a wide variety of games, art, cooking, field trips, swimming (for full-day participants) and much more. Redwood Day Camp runs daily from mid-June-Aug, with different themes each week. Extended care is available for free!

t Skate Camp Youth ages 6-14. Kids of all skill levels learn how to be safe and have fun at a local skate park. Beginner, intermediate and advanced skaters are welcome, and will be divided by age and

skill. Instructed by local, skilled skateboarders, this program focuses on skate park safety, park etiquette, street and vert riding, and style. Full pads are required to participate. The four hour morning (9am-1pm) or afternoon camps (1-5pm) meet at the Arcata Skate Park on Sunset Ave., near US 101.

t Theater Camp Youth ages 9-14. Campers will have a blast telling stories, playing theater games and learning all the fun things to do with stagecraft, all out in the fresh air under the redwoods! Anyone with an interest in theater can join, and all skill levels are welcome. Campers train their voices and bodies for performance, experiment with improv, and learn the basics of set building, costuming, makeup for the stage, and so much more. Each Friday features a camp performance for family and friends. Theater Camp also involves handson work with the shows presented by Plays in the Park. Camp runs Mon-Fri 9am-1pm for various weeks throughout the summer at the Redwood Lounge and Stage Area in Redwood Park.

t Young Creators Art Camp Youth ages 4-6. Young aspiring artists play games and activities that focus on age appropriate art projects. Campers create new projects every day and work with a variety of art mediums. Young Creators Camp runs from 1-5pm Mon-Fri for various weeks throughout the summer, and is held at the Arcata Community Center in the Teen Room.

Blue Lake Parks and Recreation

PO Box 458, 111 Greenwood Ave., Blue Lake 668-5932 www.bluelake.ca.gov/city/parks-andrecreation Submit registrations forms via fax (668-5916), email (cmull@bluelake.ca.gov) or mail (PO Box 458, Blue Lake, 95525). Drop-in registration also is accepted throughout camp.

t Camp Perigot Youth ages 5-13. Camp runs June 20 to Aug 26, from 9am-4pm (extended care available: mornings 8-9am and afternoons 4-5pm, with additional charges applying). Activities include roller skating, cooking, arts and crafts, field trips, dodge ball and much more. Financial assistance is available to qualifying families. Held at Prasch Hall Activity Center and Perigot Park, 312 South Railroad Ave.

t School Break Camps Youth 5-13. Camps are held for the Thanksgiving, Winter, Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Break and Spring Breaks. Hours are 9am-4pm (extended care available, morning 8-9am and afternoons 4-5pm; additional charges apply. Activities include roller skating, cooking, arts and crafts, dodgeball and much more. Financial assistance available to qualifying families. Held at Prasch Hall Activity Center and Perigot Park, 312 South Railroad Ave.

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Eureka Recreation Division

Adorni Recreation Center 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka • 441-4241 www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com

t Camp Cooper — Summer Day Camp

Youth ages 5-12 years. The camp, held at Cooper Gulch, 1720 10th St., during the summer, Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm, is a drop-in program. Children are signed in and out daily and are not permitted to leave without prior parental consent. Camp Cooper can accommodate 50 children per day. City of Eureka staff provide children with an opportunity to participate in sports, games, arts and crafts, drama, field trips, special events and more. Free. For further information, contact the Recreation Division

t Camp Ryan — Summer Day Camp Youth ages 5-12 years. The camp, held at the John Ryan Youth Center, 1653 J St., Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5:30pm, offers kids a special opportunity for summertime fun and friendship in a safe and supervised setting. Children participate in a wide variety of games, arts and crafts, sports, drama, scientific discovery, field trips and more. All activities are supervised by City of Eureka Recreation Staff. Children are checked in and out daily and are not permitted to leave without prior parental consent. All sessions are one week long and can accommodate 40 children per week. Parents can register for half day or full day sessions. Contact the Recreation Coordinator for further information and registration dates.

Flips for Kids Gymnastics Center 1489 Hoover St., Eureka • 445-0450 www.flipsforkids.net

t Holiday Camps

Come and join Flips For Kids Gymnastics for their Fantastically Fun Gymnastic Camps! Participants will enjoy jumping, climbing, flipping, and tumbling. Activities will include games, arts and crafts, fort-building, obstacle courses, trampoline instruction, gymnastics instruction, and much more. Call to reserve a spot.

Fortuna Parks & Recreation 5 Park St., Fortuna • 725-7620 www.friendlyfortuna.com

t Kiddie Kamp

Youth age 4 to graduating first grade, must be potty trained. Activities offered at Rohner Park during the summer are skating, movies, water day, story time, field trips, games, arts and crafts, cooking projects, hikes, bike riding and much more.

t Summer Fun Day Camp Youth grades 2nd-8th. Activities include arts-ncrafts, skating, cooking, hiking, bike days, water days, field trips and much more.

Golf Camp SEE GOLF COURSES PG. 48. Humboldt Light Opera KidCo

92 Sunnybrae Center, Arcata • 630-5013 www.hloc.org Humboldt Light Opera Company, founded in 1973, takes theater education seriously as a way

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to unite the community and spark imagination. The classes through KidCo have been inspiring children to lead a brighter, more expressive life since 1998 and are fueled by longstanding, dedicated teachers. Kids ranging ages 3 to 18 learn how to sing together, coordinate a dance and respond to the moment to prepare for performances of all kinds. Interactive improv games, creative movement and vocal warmups teach kids the principles of stage work through liberating yet structured fun. All classes culminate in a performance for the parents and come in different shapes and sizes. We always look forward to our review uniting all 100+ students for a formal presentation and our bi-annual main stage productions, in past years including Willy Wonka, Little Mermaid, Alice in Wonderland, and Seussical. Join us at our new permanent home, the Sunnybrae Performing Arts Center for Education (the SPACE), for our weekly classes during after school hours and Saturdays during the school year and for camps in the summer. Classes are divided by age group, level and specific focus, including dance, acting and vocal specialty classes.

Humboldt Crabs Camp

PO Box 4422, Arcata • 826-2333 www.humboldtcrabs.com The Crabs will offer several youth camp sessions for the 8-14 age group, as well as an advanced campsession for kids 12-14. The cost for the week-long camps is $90 per child, with discounts available for families with multiple children attending. The fee includes an authentic Crabs Baseball Camp, T-shirt, a youth season pass and ten adult tickets. Camp size is limited to the first 90 registrants so sign up now! There will also be three-day camps for beginners ages 6 to 8 in Arcata, Eureka and Fortuna. The cost for those camps is $30 per child. • Beginners Camp: These camps are for those just getting started in their baseball careers, not quite old enough for the weeklong camps but who still want to get out on the field with their heroes. • Youth Camp, Crabs Camp: Youth Camp is for boys and girls, ages 8-14, who want to learn all defensive positions and have a chance to play, learn and improve at the position of their choice. Baseball offense, hitting, bunting, and base running, is taught from the ground up. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and communication are stressed. Group instruction, game situations, team games and practice with pitching machines are some of the activities the camper will experience. • Senior Advanced Camp: Senior Advanced Camp is for the serious players who want help with their batting, pitching, or other skills they feel need improvement. The minimum age for this camp is 12 years. This camp is designed to help the player make the transition from Little League to Babe Ruth.

Activities & Recreation Humboldt Tennis Club

600 F St., Suite 3 #820, Arcata • 616-4781 www.humboldttennisclub.com

t Summer Camp

Join the Humboldt Tennis Club for their Summer Tennis Camp. Children ages 5 and up can have a great time learning the fundamentals of Tennis through fun games. Sign up for as little as one week, or for up to all six weeks. Check them out on Facebook.

HSU Athletics

826-3666 • www.hsujacks.com/camps

t Basketball Camps

• Facilities: The new Lumberjack Arena and Pool will provide state of the art facilities for the best camp experience! Trainers will be on duty for all camp sessions. • Fundamental Boys Basketball Camp: Boys in 2nd-12th grades. The camp is designed to develop the individual skills and abilities of each player, regardless of skill level. Players are divided into teams by age and ability. Each player is expected to attend all sessions daily. The curriculum for camp is based on fundamental skill development and competitive interaction. Day Camp (2nd-5th grade), Commuter Camp (6th-12th grade) and Overnight Camp (6th-12th grade). The camp features include a camp jersey, daily awards, camp picture, high school and college coaching, and all-you-can-eat meals. • Girls Basketball Team and Individual Camps: Girls from 2nd-12th grade. The camp is under the direction of HSU Head Coach Joddie Gleason and assistant coast Skip Gleason. The camp features include a camp shirt, daily awards, camp ball, instruction from college players and coaches, skill development, all-you-can-eat meals. Day Camp (2nd-5th grades), Commuter Camp (6th-12th grades) and Overnight Camp (6th-12th grades).

t Soccer Camps • Facilities: The college creek soccer field and the redwood bowl will both be utilized during the camp. The college creek soccer facility is one of the best in Northern California and The Redwood Bowl, home to the Jacks football program, is the same surface as the 49ers training facility. Campers will have a great experience practicing and playing on top quality college facilities • Kid’s Soccer Day Camp: At this four-day camp in Aug for youth ages 5-8 every player will learn new skills and be exposed to new concepts in a fun and entertaining environment. Campers also will enjoy the opportunity to work first hand with current HSU Men’s and Women’s players and coaches. • Youth Soccer Camp: Boys and girls ages 9-12. This camp is aimed for boys and girls to have a fantastic experience, learn new skills and concepts in a fun and entertaining environment. All campers will have the opportunity to work directly with current HSU men’s and women’s soccer coaches and players. The younger campers can arrive with little or no experience

and leave with new and enhanced skills. The experienced players will gain expert coaching on individual technical skills and small group exercises along with small and large game play and tactics.

t Strength and Conditioning Camp Teen Strength and Conditioning Camp. Teens can spend two four-week sessions (either 1-3PM or 5-7pm Mon-Thurs) at the HSU Student Recreation Center, training under the direction of Strength and Conditioning Coach Drew Petersen and Certified Strength and Conditioning staff members. Open to all teen athletes, this program includes access to the strength and fitness facility throughout each session. Students can prepare themselves for the coming athletic year with exclusive, individualized training in the areas of plyometrics, speed development, strength development, power development, agility, Olympic lifting and flexibility.

t Volleyball Camp Girls Volleyball Camp: Girls grades 6-12. The five-day camp held in Aug works to improve a player’s volleyball skills on an individual as well as at the team level. Skill development is enhanced through competition and game simulation drills, as well as with video analysis. Special sessions are held on fitness, conditioning and goal setting, along with discussion time with HSU’s intercollegiate players. Lunch will be provided. Camp features include individual player evaluation, excellent coach-to-camper ratio, athletic trainer at every session, strength and conditioning session, T-shirt, HSU drawstring backpack, camp photo, and all-you-can-eat lunch.

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Humboldt State University Recreation & Wellness Center, HSU, Arcata 826-3357 www.humboldt.edu/centeractivities/

t Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center's Kids Camp

Youth ages 9-12. We are looking forward to a fun-filled week on the water with your children! Each day campers get out on the water on kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards to learn safe paddling skills as well as a respect for the wonderful marine environment that we have in the Humboldt Bay. Land games and crafts will be integrated into each day at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center where the camp meets each day. Camp fee includes all paddling equipment, wetsuits, paddling jackets, and a healthy snack each day.

t Jr. Sailing School Youth ages 10-14. We harness the power of the wind and smiles as campers learn to sail on Humboldt Bay! We have partnered up with the Humboldt Yacht Club to teach your camper the basic skills necessary to sail small craft boats. Campers learn boat rigging, points of sail, capsize recovery, boat handling skills, and more on Lasers and Pico sailboats with an on-site motorized safety boat present. The intermediate session builds on skills learned in the first week and introduces more advanced sailboats.

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t Surf Adventure Camp Youth ages 9-16. This program is perfect for the ocean-minded camper who is looking for a fun and exciting adventure. All skill levels are welcome, from those who have never seen the ocean to those who would like to refine their skills. This week consists of group and individual surf instruction, ocean safety and awareness, teambuilding activities and plenty of saltwater action. The week includes a two night campout near Crescent City. Instructional staff, transportation, all surfing gear, daily snacks and food for the campout beginning with Wednesday’s dinner.

t Youth Aquatics Camp Youth ages 10-14. Get ready for one of the most well-known summer camps in Humboldt County! This camp offers a variety of aquatic skills for campers of all skill levels. Campers can look forward to many exciting activities, including flatwater kayaking, canoeing, surfing, stand up paddling and sailing! Our caring and supportive staff also teaches water safety, environmental education and promotes positive group development. Camp fee includes instructional staff, transportation, aquatic equipment, daily snacks and food for the camp out beginning with Thurs dinner.

Mad River Youth Soccer League PO Box 103, Arcata • 822-3333 www.mrysl.net

t Mad Skillz

Mad Skillz Soccer Camp is not “team” training; instead, its focus is on the one variable that anyone can improve: technique. Groups of U-6, U-8, U-10, U-12, and U-14 players will learn soccer skills in simple stages with a clear stepby-step approach. Three camps are offered in June and July, 9am-noon at the Arcata Sports Complex or Hiller Park Sports Complex.

t UK International Camps, hosted by Mad River Youth ages 6-14. Held at Hiller Park, McKinleyville, 9am-noon, offered in Aug the week before school starts.

McKinleyville Activity Center

McKinleyville Community Services District 1705 Gwin Rd., McKinleyville • 839-9003 www.mckinleyvillecsd.com/parks-recreation

t “All Star” Basketball Camp

Youth K-2nd grade. Sign up your Pee Wee players for this motivating camp where each player “achieves basketball excellence” through a progression of skills focusing on shooting, passing and dribbling. Emphasis is on skill development, sportsmanship, participation, and fun! Space is limited. Held at the McKinleyville Activity Center, two sessions on an April Saturday.

t Breakout: School Break Day Camp Youth ages 6-12. Looking for something to keep the kids busy and entertained when school is out of session? Join our staff for a week of fun-filled games, arts and crafts, and sports. Participants need to bring a lunch, drinks, and two snacks.

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Offered President’s Week, Spring Break and Winter Break. Weekly and daily full-day and half-day camps.

t “Fit to Win” Basketball Camp Youth 3rd-6th grades. This basketball camp is for boys and girls. Each player will have the opportunity to achieve basketball excellence through a progression of skills focusing on the “triple threat” (shooting, passing and dribbling). Held on a Saturday in Dec.

t Kids’ Camp Day Camp Youth ages 6-12. Join McKinleyville Parks and Recreation for a dynamic summer day camp program in which youth have an opportunity to choose their summer experience. Participants have a variety of options for each activity segment of the daily schedule. Opportunities for free play both indoors and outdoors are offered each day. Field trips are offered weekly for an additional fee for full day camp participants.

Moonstone Beach Surf Camp

Moonstone Beach • 822-5099 www.moonstonebeachsurfcamp.com Ages 8 and up. Water enthusiasts of all levels will enjoyably learn the aquatic skill necessary for all types of wave riding and surfing while being immersed in Jr Lifeguard water safety, surf etiquette and beach and ocean awareness. Lead by former California State lifeguard and school teacher with male and female instructors. 5 sessions: June 27-July 1, July 5-8, July 18-22, Aug 1-5 and Aug 8-12.

North Coast Dance

Main Studio, 426 F St., Eureka Children Annex, 455 5th St., Eureka 442-7779 www.northcoastdance.org

t Passport to Dance – Summer Dance Camps

Youth ages 5-13. Camp offers jazz, Bollywood, hula, creative movement, ballroom, hip hop, theatrical jazz, modern and yoga instruction during the camp, held 1-5pm Mon-Fri for a week in Aug. Scholarships are available.

t Summer Intensive Dance Camp For serious dancers. Two week camp, 9:30am5pm, concentrates on technique, variations, yoga, acting for dancers, jazz and modern dance. Open to NCD students in Ballet 2 and up; other students, please call for eligibility. Scholarships available.

Sequoia Park Zoo

3414 W St., Eureka • 441-4263 Check website for current offerings: www.sequoiaparkzoo.net Each spring and summer, the Zoo hosts education day camps for children aged 5-11 years and overnight camps for families. Each camp is designed thematically to provide ageappropriate fun and learning experiences about different wildlife, environmental and conservation topics.

Activities & Recreation t Cub Club Cub Club is for children 5-7 years old and focuses on experiential learning about animals through intimate encounters, hands-on exploration, theater, storybooks, art and more. Saturday classes are offered throughout the school year; camps are offered during school breaks (winter, president’s week, spring break, summer).

t Junior Zookeepers Junior Zookeepers is for 8-11 year-olds and offers opportunities for hands-on learning about animals including caring for, feeding and making special treats for our animals. Saturday classes are offered throughout the school year; camps are offered during school breaks (winter, president’s week, spring break, summer).

t ZooSnooze Early September. A wild overnight family campout for families! Activities include an animal encounter, nocturnal night hike, storytelling with smores around a fire and breakfast with the animals. Families bring their own dinner and sleep in their own tent/gear on the zoo lawn or in the Learning Lab. Call for more information

COOKING North Coast Co-op Community Kitchen 25 4th St., Eureka • 443-6027 971 8th St., Arcata • 822-5947 www.northcoastco-op.com

Some cooking classes are for kids, meaning they are geared towards ages 6-10 or 11-17, intended as activities for caregivers and kids to do together. Take a class on how to prepare various meals, some for fun and some for nutrition. Cooking classes range from snack foods to knife skills and include instruction and sampling. The schedule changes quarterly. Pick up a copy of the Co-op News at the North Coast Co-op or visit their website.

DANCE ALSO SEE CAMPS PG. 40, MUSIC PG. 53, THEATER/PERFORMING ARTS PG. 67. www.HumboldtDancer.net Website about Humboldt County dance organizations and events.

Academy of Irish Dance and Music 433 A St., Eureka • 834-5333 www.academyofirishdance.net

Full program for ages 5-adult in both soft and hard shoes; ceili and figure dancing are included. Home of the Emerald Coast Irish Dancers.

Arcata Recreation Division 736 F St., Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec

t Drop-In Hula All Ages. Drop-In Hula is held at the Arcata Community Center, 321 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in the Gymnastics Room Sat from 9-11am.

Bayside Ballet

2212 Jacoby Creek Rd., Bayside 360-791-4817 The Upper Studio offers classes in Ballet: pre to professional, ABT certified primary through level 3, pointe, jazz level I-IV and numerous performance opportunities including full-length ballets. We also offer master classes with professional dancers throughout the year. Check them out on Facebook.

The Dance Scene Studio

1011 H St. Eureka • 502-2188 DanceEureka.com The Dance Scene Studio has two studios that offer excellent instruction from age 2 to senior citizens in Ballet, Pointe, Creative Dance, PreBallet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Belly Dance, Pilates, Musical Theater, Yoga, Contemporary, and Adult Ballet. Home of the Nutcracker. The Dance Scene offers many performance opportunities throughout the year, plus Summer Dance Camps, and an annual international dance tour for advanced dancers.

t Summer Dance Camp For youth ages 5-15. The camp offers Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Strength and Stretching, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and crafts from 9am-5pm for one week in July and one week in Aug. These Summer Dance Camps are designed to teach you as much as possible, while you have lots of fun. You will even have the chance to show off what you have learned in an end-of-camp showcase.

t Musical Theater Summer Camp

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Ages 3-14 are welcome in this two week long camp at the Dance Scene Studio. Someone who can sing, dance, and act is known as a "triple threat" performer and that is what makes the magic that is called musical theater and this musical theater camp hones the skill of all three disciplines. With a focus on the process of the development of the craft and the dynamism of the production of a show, the professional faculty has a keen eye for nudging talent forward and providing performance opportunities at the commencement of the camp.

Eureka Recreation Division

Adorni Recreation Center 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka • 441-4241 www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com

t Tiny Tutus Beginning Ballet

This course introduces early preparation of time-honored training in classical ballet during 45-minute weekly classes offered over three weeks. Agility, grace, coordination, movement and rhythm improve strength while providing the nurturing atmosphere to learn the discipline required. Students explore music using movement and motions, which increase balance and coordination. This is a great opportunity to develope a dancer's passions. Visit the website for schedule and fees.

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Feet First Dancers

PO Box 1671, Redway • 923-9267 www.feetfirstdancers.com Feet First Dancers provide a wide variety of dance workshops and performances in the schools, offered by and for youth in southern Humboldt. All ages are welcome. Classes are offered at various locations in the community. Ballet, modern dance, hip hop, beginning jazz, and intermediate jazz classes are offered. Call for scheduled times and venues.

Ferndale Dance Academy

430 Ocean Ave., Ferndale • 496-0805 www.ferndaledance.com For children and teens, dance classes are ideal for developing strength, discipline, concentration, and coordination. It is about more than dance; it is about developing the confidence and character that are integral to success no matter what the pursuit. Contact the Academy for class fees and requirements.

t Ballet & Pointe Ballet technique is essential for the development of a strong and versatile dancer. Beginning classes focus on proper placement and body alignment, and students are taught how to turn out safely from the hips. As students advance, training encourages precision, a quickness and lightness of movement, the ability to cover space with ease and grace, and a refined carriage of the upper body. Those who develop the required strength and control are promoted to pointe shoes.

t Combo Classes Youth 4 1/2 and up. Ballet and Jazz: Students will spend the first half of class learning ballet and the second half learning jazz. Jazz and Tap: Students will spend the first half of class learning jazz and the second half learning tap.

t Jazz and Hip Hop Youth ages 4 1/2 and up. In jazz classes, students work on developing a strong fundamental technique along with flexibility, style, and a charismatic stage presence. Hip hop classes are focused on teaching students how to learn combinations of movement quickly and to execute steps with strength, speed and precision.

t Tap Youth 4 1/2 and up. Tap is important for developing well-rounded and versatile dancers, and is especially helpful in developing musicality and coordination. Students are strongly encouraged to take tap along with ballet and/or jazz.

t Tutus for Tots Youth ages 3 1/2 to 4 1/2. This class introduces students to the structure of a dance class where listening and following directions are very important. Students learn basic ballet and tap steps, and discover the pure joy of movement and creativity.

Humboldt Folk Dancers

824 L St., Arcata www.humboldtfolkdancers.org The Humboldt Folk Dancers meet for teaching and request dancing three Fridays a month at 8pm in Sunny Brae at St. Alban's Episcopal Church 1675 Chester Ave. Beginners are welcome. Live music parties happen the first Friday of most months at 8pm at Redwood Raks World Dance Studio 824 L St. in Arcata. Many of the dances are non-partner line/circle dances.

No Limits Tap and Jazz

1093 10th St., Arcata • 825-0922 1547 Pickett Rd., McKinleyville • 825-0922 www.nolimitsdanceacademy.com No Limits Tap and Jazz has studios in both Arcata and McKinleyville, and offers tap, jazz and hip hop classes ranging from beginning through advanced, in a professional and fun environment. There is a competitive dance team for the more advanced dancers, and all dancers are invited to perform in two productions each season: a holiday show and a spring recital at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts.

North Coast Dance

Main Studio: 426 F St., Eureka Children's Division: 455 5th St., Eureka 442-7779 www.northcoastdance.org North Coast Dance offers Pre-Ballet, Beginning through Intermediate and Advanced levels of Ballet, Pre-Pointe and Pointe, Hula, and Ballroom. The studio also offers summer dance camps and intensives. Call or go online for more information.

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio 1251 9th St., Arcata • 616-6876 www.redwoodraks.com

Redwood Raks offers classes for dancers of all ages and abilities, summer dance camps for kids and birthday parties along with workshop and event space. You'll find Break Dance, Belly Dance, Salsa, Swing, Preschool Creative Dance, Tango, West African, Capoeira, Hoop Dance and much more. See website for current classes and events.

SunDance Ballet Company 23 5th St., Eureka • 502-2188 www.DanceEureka.com

Dance Camps and many dance productions including the classical ballet, The Nutcracker, for ages 5+. DanceEureka.com

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Activities & Recreation Trillium Dance Studios

1925 Alliance Rd., Arcata • 822-8408 info@trilliumdance.com A full schedule of classes for children, teens and adults in a fun, healthy, supportive environment in Arcata. Ballet all levels, Latin and Modern Dance for kids.

Trinity Ballet Academy

1981 Central Ave, McKinleyville • 839-1816 www.trinityballetmck.com The Academy offers a full classical ballet curriculum for ages 3 and up in a professional and nurturing environment that includes creative movement through advanced pointe. Call for registration information and class schedule.

FARM TOURS / PICK YOUR OWN PRODUCE Christie’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Off Hwy 299, Blue Lake • 668-1884

Take the entire family to select that special Halloween pumpkin and get lost in the Corn Maze. Enjoy the free hay-wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to pick that special Halloween pumpkin. Then have a blast trying to find your way out of the corn maze. Come experience this old-fashioned Halloween event and get into the spirit of the holiday. Autumn fun for everyone.

Warren Creek Farms

1264 Warren Creek Rd., Arcata • 822-6017 Visit an organic farm to pick out the perfect jack-o-lantern pumpkin from mid-to-late Oct. Find your perfect pumpkin by following the yellow trail of hay that winds through an organic pumpkin patch. Wagons are supplied to haul the littlest pumpkin fetchers and to haul back the biggest pumpkins! Entry into the pumpkin patch is free, but pumpkins are charged by the pound. There will also be a produce stand full of yummy organic produce.

Wolfsen Farms

2103 Baird Rd., McKinleyville • 839-2017 Pick your own vine-ripened blueberries, at a small, family-owned organic Blueberry farm located in beautiful Humboldt County, California. This is a U-Pick farm open typically July 4-Labor Day. Large groups are welcome; please call ahead to make arrangements.

FENCING North Coast Fencing Academy 1459 M St, Arcata • 601-1657 northcoastfencing.tripod.com

Fencing is a fun sport that is practiced in over 145 nations worldwide. It will develop your mind and body. Improved strategic/tactical thinking, ameliorated memory and rapid decision making skills are just some of the mental benefits from fencing. Greater endurance, efficiency of movement, enhanced coordination and fencing specific muscle memory are the physical benefits of our training regime. Youth ages 8 and older. Class sessions available for all levels, beginners

are welcome. Academy hosts occasional tournaments. Call for membership fees.

FISHING ALSO SEE PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS SECTION PGS. 25-32. California Department of Fish & Wildlife 619 2nd St., Eureka • 445-6493 wildlife.ca.gov

Kids under the age of 16 may fish in California without a sports-fishing license. However, kids are required to have a “punch card” (or “report card”) if they fish for abalone, salmon or steelhead. The fees for the cards vary; for further information call the CDFW office or visit their website. Some North Coast rivers are subject to low-flow closures; call for more information.

t Free Fishing Sport fishing without a license is permitted year-round at the following locations: North and South Jetties from the ocean outwards and the public pier at the foot of Del Norte St. in Eureka. All species, size and limit regulations apply to anyone fishing from these piers. Persons fishing are limited to two rods or crab traps per person. A person who leaves one of these structures to go onto the mud flats to clam, or land a fish will need a sport fishing license unless under 16.

FOOTBALL / CHEERLEADING McKinleyville Activity Center

McKinleyville Community Services District 1705 Gwin Rd., McKinleyville • 839-9003 www.mckinleyvillecsd.com/parks-recreation

t Youth Flag Football League

Youth in 3rd-8th grades. Join in a great opportunity to play flag football with co-ed divisions for 3rd-4th grades and 5th-6th grades. Separate division for boys and for girls for 7th-8th graders. Games take place on Saturdays, starting in June. Teams will play one game per week, and players will receive a reversible NFL style jersey with an NFL team logo.

Six Rivers Youth Football Conference PO Box 17, Eureka • 397-5799 www.quickscores.com/sryfootball

Conference is comprised of associations from Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville, Hoopa, Ferndale, Eel River Valley, Southern Humboldt, Del Norte County and Brookings-Harbor, Oregon. Boys and girls, ages 8-14, play in three divisions, divided by ages. Cheerleaders and mascots welcome, ages 5 and up. Adults are encouraged to volunteer for administrative and support positions. For more information check their website or Facebook.

t Annual Cheerleader Competition Cheerleaders from throughout the conference meet for a fun test of skill and coordination prior to playoff period. Call for more information.

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FUN CENTERS Bounce-a-Palooza

Bayshore Mall 3300 Broadway, Eureka #128 • 444-8488 www.eurekabounce.com Offers a rotating selection of extreme inflatables, obstacle courses and giant slides for children ages 2-12. Great location for birthday parties, too! All children must be accompanied by an adult, all adults must be accompanied by a child. Hosts birthday parties and offers special group rates.

Flips for Kids Gymnastics Center 1489 Hoover St., Eureka • 445-0450 www.flipsforkids.net

Friday and Saturday nights Flips for Kids opens up the gym to children ages 3 1/2-14 for free play, fort building, game playing, and many other activities. $12 for Students enrolled in class, $15 for non-students. 6-9pm. Please call to reserve your spot in advance.

GOLF COURSES Baywood Golf & Country Club

3600 Buttermilk Ln., Arcata • 822-3686 www.baywoodgcc.com

t Junior Golf Camp, Lessons & Memberships

The 3-day annual Baywood Junior Golf Camp is open to youth members and guests ages 6-17. Classes are taught by Baywood's PGA Golf Professionals and cover the basic parts of the swing as well as putting and chipping, while also looking at basic rules and etiquette.

Beau Pre Golf Course

1777 Norton Rd., McKinleyville • 839-3412 www.beaupregolf.com Summer-long instructional program, ages 5-17. Call for more information.

Benbow Valley Golf Course

7000 Benbow Dr., Garberville • 923-2777 www.benbowrv.com The Golf Course, which winds through the picturesque Benbow Valley in Garberville, boasts two sets of tees to allow players to play 18 holes. Described by many as very "unforgiving," players are often surprised to discover how challenging this Lost Coast golf course can be. This Humboldt

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Heads Up! Disc Golf in Humboldt

Disc Golf is a sport that is easy to play but challenging to master. Players use frisbee-like discs as opposed to conventional golf clubs. The objective is to throw from a tee and try to get the discs to the pin or basket in as few throws as possible. Humboldt County is currently home to 9 disc golf courses: Mad River Pump Station #4, and Redwood Curtain in the Arcata area, Manila Bay on the peninsula, Cooper Gulch in Eureka, College of the Redwoods, Birds of Paradise and The Canopy in Southern Humboldt, and Ammon Ranch and Steelhead in the Willow Creek area. For all things disc golf, go to www.parinfinity.net

County Golf Course offers a set of tees for the junior or beginning golfer making this a perfect family activity.

Eureka Municipal Golf Course

4750 Fairway Dr., Eureka • 443-4808 www.playeureka.com

t Junior Golf Lesson Program

Golf instruction for children 6-16. $20 for a half hour. Call for more information.

Redwood Empire Golf & Country Club 352 Country Club Dr., Fortuna • 725-5194 www.redwoodempiregolf.com

Redwood Empire offers a variety of membership options to suit the needs of families and individuals in the Humboldt County area. As such, we feel confident that there is a membership plan to suit you. For additional information regarding membership, including pricing, please call.

Inflatables Play Place IN THE BAYSHORE MALL Bounce, Jump & Slide

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Activities & Recreation GYMNASTICS ALSO SEE MARTIAL ARTS PG. 50, PARTIES PG. 59, AND RECREATION CENTERS PG. 61. Arcata Recreation Division 736 F St., Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec

t Artistic Gymnastics Youth ages 6-18. At the Arcata Community Center. Students are coached through skill progressions developed by USA gymnastics on the bars, beam, and floor. This is a noncompetitive program focusing on fitness and fun. Great care is taken to make sure your child is enrolled into the most appropriate class with other students of similar age and ability, allowing your child to succeed more easily and safely. This allows instructor to more consistently deliver a better quality lesson. This is why, at no cost to you, every child who is new to Artistic Gymnastics is evaluated prior to being enrolled into our classes. Beginning classes are one hour, once a week. Intermediate and advanced classes meet twice a week for up to two hours. Contact Arcata Recreation for schedule and fees. See following classes: • Super Springers: Designed for those young gymnasts who are ready to move beyond the Judo Hut. Preparation for Beginning A and B classes. Uneven bars and tumbling. Previous gymnastics experience is required for 6 yr olds. • Beginning A: Introduces students to the fundamentals of gymnastics working on floor, bars, beam, and vault. • Beginning B: Students at this level should be confident doing handstands and cartwheels. • Intermediate: Students at this level are working on skills in line with the USA gymnastics levels 2 and 3, They will continue to be challenged on new skills for all events. • Advanced: Students in this class are mastering USA gymnastics level 4. Coaches focus on strength and safety while students rise to success!

t Drop-In Gymnastics Friday Night Flips: Youth ages 5-12 at the Arcata Community Center’s Gymnastics Room. Drop off kids for free play, fun and games, Fri evenings 5:30-7:30pm. Judo Hut Drop-In: Youth ages 15 months-4 years. Free play and learn class at the Judo Hut Gymnastics room Sat 10-10:45am or 11-11:45am. Held at the Arcata Judo Hut, 800 F St., next to City Hall.

Flips for Kids Gymnastics Center 1489 Hoover St., Eureka • 445-0450 www.flipsforkids.net

The program offers a wide variety of movement and gymnastics classes for students walking and up. Students are exposed to creative and

progressive gymnastics instruction on the bars, beam, floor and vault, as well as trampolines and the 30-foot-long Tumbl-Trak. As students gain self-confidence, strength and skill they can advance towards USAG numbered skill levels in preparation for competitive gymnastics. Boys Sports Readiness classes include work on rings, parallel bars, pommel horse, high bar, vault and tumbling, along with strength and goal-setting.

t Parents Night Out Open Gym (Youth ages 3 1/2 to 14) Flips for Kids opens up the gym to children for free play, fort building, game playing, and many other activities, Sat nights, 6-9pm.

HealthSPORT

733 South Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna • 725-9484 healthsport.com/clubs/fortuna/

t Gymnastics Lessons

Gymnastics is a great sport for anyone who loves to run, jump, climb and flip, and who wants to gain strength and flexibility while building self-confidence. Lessons for all levels of gymnastics from basic to competitive are offered. Lessons consist of stretching, strengthening exercises, and instruction in all gymnastic events including vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise, Tumble Trak and more. We offer competitive classes from level 2 to level 7. Students will learn the necessary skills to travel to competitions and compete against other gymnasts at their age and level. Offered at the Fortuna HealthSPORT.

t Tumbling Youth ages 6 and up. This is a specialized class that focuses on tumbling and floor exercise. Students will be perfecting the basics skills as well as learning some of the more advanced skills like back handsprings and back tucks. This class is a great class for cheerleaders.

Jumpstart Gymnastics

2725 Myrtle Ave., Eureka • 443-1725 www.jumpstart-gymnastics.com Gymnastics programs for children, with the Preschool Programs for ages 18 months to 6 years and Recreational Programs for ages 6 to 12 years. Special events include field trips, holiday camps, summer camps and birthday parties.

HIKING, WALKING & BACKPACKING SEE LISTINGS UNDER NATURE STUDY PG. 55, PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS SECTION PGS. 25-32, AND AREA TOURS SECTION PGS. 71-73.

HORSEBACK RIDING Korobi Stables

2316 Sandy Prairie Rd., Fortuna • 496-6004 korobistables.co Offers riding lessons for all ages, trail rides through the redwood forest or along the Eel River, pony parties, and horse training and boarding.

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Activities & Recreation HUNTING SAFETY Hunter Safety Courses

California Dept. of Fish and Game 619 2nd St., Eureka • 445-6493 www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/ Coordinates hunting and gun safety training for young or new hunters. Call for information and schedule.

JUGGLING Humboldt Juggling Society

www.humboldtjugglingsociety.org Recreational group meets to promote feats of dexterity and balance. The society also hosts a number of performances and events, including the Humboldt Juggling Festival. Visit the Juggling Society website for more information.

Redwood Creek Buckarettes

t Humboldt Juggling Festival

1000 Drydens Rd., Orick • 499-2943 www.redwoodcreekbuckarettes.com

t Goose Pen Ride

Youth 6 and older. Join the Buckarettes for a 1.5 hour trip up the mountain into Redwood National Park to get your picture taken inside one of the world’s giant wonders, the Coast Redwood.

t Majestic Ride Youth 6 and older. Saddle up for this 2-hour ride that takes you through the majestic old growth forest of Redwood National Park. You’ll travel up the mountain from sea level to 600 ft., traveling among ancient redwoods.

t Picnic Ride Youth age 6 and older. Saddle up for a 4-hour scenic ride that will take you through various stages of the Redwood forest. Lunch included. Minimum two persons; call to join another group.

Redwood Trails Horse Rides

Held annually, the festival is jam-packed with juggling and circus arts. Free workshops are scheduled all weekend long where youth can learn to juggle, spin poi, engage their inner clown, or expand their own juggling skills. Free for children under 12.

KAYAKING SEE BOATING PG. 39-40.

MARTIAL ARTS Martial arts training has long been associated with self-defense, but martial arts programs can also help kids develop concentration, selfdiscipline, self-esteem, confidence and control. And it is good exercise, too! The following organizations offer martial arts classes:

Arcata Recreation Division 736 F St., Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec

1000 Drydens Rd., Orick • 498-4837 www.redwoodhorserides.com

Youth age 6 or older. Trail rides originate at the Orick Rodeo Grounds, although the horses are stabled across from Dry Lagoon State Park. Trail rides of various duration are available, including a one-hour ride, half-day, all-day and overnight trips. The rides are leisurely, allowing riders plenty of time to take pictures, enjoy the scenery and take in the majestic and enchanting redwood forest.

t Jujitsu Youth ages 5+. Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu is a traditional Japanese/Hawaiian system covering escapes, strikes and throws. The art lends itself readily to practical self-defense on a basic and advanced level. Class emphasis is placed on physical conditioning, character development and community. No previous experience required.

FAMILY FUN! • 8 & Under – Full Target Range & Half Price • 9 & Over – TWO Full Paintball Fields & an Airsoft Course EQUIPMENT RENTALS!

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES!

707-498-3835

Team-Building, FamilyBonding, Memory-Making

2000 Foster Ave. Arcata

Activities & Recreation All classes are held at the Judo Hut, 800 F St., Arcata. Register online or with the office, or just drop-in. Call for fees. • Youth Samurai - Level 1: for ages 5-7, Mon and/or Thurs from 5-5:45pm. • Youth Samurai - Level 2: for ages 7-9, Mon and/or Thurs from 5:45-6:30pm. • Youth Jujitsu: for ages 9-16 on Mon and/or Thurs from 6:30-7:45pm. • Jujitsu: for ages 16+ on Mon and/or Thurs from 7:45-9:15pm.

t Wae Yu Nae Gong Wae Yu Nae Gong (meaning "outside soft, inside strong") is a practical and effective martial art that blends Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Kenpo, Hwa Rang Do, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Aikido, and weaponry into a martial arts system that is easy and fun to learn! Class emphasis will be on learning street defense, developing focus, balance of mind and body, and compassion towards others. • Classes for Youth (ages 5-12) are Tues, Wed and Fri from 4-5pm at the Judo Hut • Classes for Adults (ages 13 and older) are Tues and Wed from 5-6:30pm at the Judo Hut. • During July and Aug Youth and Adult classes will be combined and held from 5:30-6:30pm on Tues, Wed, and Fri. This schedule will return to the normal two class schedule starting in Sept.

Cobra & Butterfly Karate School 1711 Main St., Fortuna • 725-4849 www.cobrabutterflykarate.com

Specializing in Goju Ryo karate, Okinawan Kobudo, self defense, assault prevention Kubotan and tactical pen seminar, core workouts, birthday parties, sleepover parties, team building, and leadership parties. Call for more information, rates, and times.

Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do

1023 Main St., Fortuna • 672-4814 healthsport.com/clubs/fortuna/ For ages 4-adult. Tang Soo Do is Korean karate, a traditional martial arts style that helps children develop self-confidence, respect and selfcontrol. Call chief instructor Melanie Gorden for more information.

Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do

1300 Evergreen Rd., Garberville • 923-2886 Designed to develop a positive character in today's children utilizing strict guidelines and a fun atmosphere at the same time. Helps this age group develop respect for themselves and all around them. Behavior, manners, patience, listening skills, and focus are all tied into this program. Check them out on Facebook.

Fusuikan Martial Arts Center

3750 Harris St., Eureka • 443-1725 www.fusuikanmartialarts.com Celebrating over 30 years in Humboldt County, whether you are looking for beginning classes or advanced instruction we can help. We strive to offer an environment where you can be comfortable and free yourself to enjoying a nice workout. Our instructors are all highly experienced and friendly.

Health and Karate Center

1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville • 839-5255 www.healthandkarate.com The Health and Karate Center is a family martial arts program and is built around attitudes of peace and balance, safety, and respect — the first and foremost goals that students strive for in pursuing martial arts training. Our children’s classes meet Mon and Wed beginning at 4pm. The Lil’ Dragons class at 4pm is for youngsters ages 5 to 9 years old and the Kids Karate program at 4:45pm is for students ages 10 to 12 years old. Teens may train in the regular open karate program in the evenings with adults up to four days a week Mon-Thurs. Contact the Center for details.

HealthSPORT

300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way • 822-3488 healthsport.com/clubs/arcata

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Youth ages 7-12. Children will get the benefits of exercise along with learning a method of self-defense. No prerequisites to join. Offered Mon and Wed, 4:30-5:45pm.

Humboldt Capoeira Academy

865 8th St., Arcata • 498-6155 home.thegrid.net/~lcoyle/about.htm Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music, and

McKinleyville Health & Karate Center “Working together for healthy bodies & healthy attitudes”

A family martial arts program that centers around attitudes of peace and balance, safety and respect.

(707) 839-5255

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sometimes is referred to as a game. Humboldt Capoeira Academy offers a variety of classes for all ages in movement, music, acrobatics, and language. Capoeira helps to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, self-control, and confidence.

Jobu Shin Kan

521 4th St., Eureka • 443-3735 jobushinkan.weebly.com Jobu Shin Kan is a traditional martial arts school dedicated to development of character through the study of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. Our purpose is to provide a healthy and safe atmosphere to support the physical and mental growth of our students in their all-around pursuit of excellence. We welcome students of all ages, sizes and body types.

North Coast Self-Defense Academy

820 N St. Building 1 Suite C, Arcata • 822-6278 www.northcoastselfdefense.com Kids Program is the perfect way for your child to mature into an adult while learning self defense. It is also a great way of getting in shape, making friends, and having fun. As both a martial art and contact sport, this is a great opportunity for your child to learn how to persevere on the mats so they can persevere in life. The program strays away from the “win/lose” contest philosophy and focuses on instilling a hard work ethic, a positive attitude, and a love for the Jiu Jitsu life style. Classes include techniques, physical drills, games and live training.

North Coast Wae Yu Nae Gong

92 Sunny Brae Center, Arcata • 822-4958 Offering several levels of classes. Little Tigers focuses on concentration and physical coordination. Juniors focuses on developing martial arts skills as well as respect for themselves and others, self-defense and personal development. Call for more information. Check them out on Facebook.

Northcoast School of Aikido 890 G St., Arcata • 826-9395 www.northcoastaikido.org

Aikido teaches that effective self-defense requires intelligent action and precise movement. Force should only be used appropriate to developing circumstances. Overall emphasis is on peaceful resolution of attack, and control of an attacker rather than destruction. This results in an extraordinarily wide range of responses available to meet aggression, based upon the philosophical, the psychological, and the technical aspect of Aikido, making it an ideal method of self-defense and self-discovery. Classes offered for youths 6-9 and 10-12 years old.

Redwood Coast Soo Bahk Do 824 L St., Arcata • 840-0815

Our program is family run and operated, and is specially designed for families to have the chance to train together. Our close-knit group offers a strong sense of community, and a high level of care and attention goes into the training of each student. Check them out on Facebook.

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Sun Yi’s Academy of Tae Kwon Do 1215 Giuntoli Ln., Arcata • 825-0182 www.sunyisarcata.com/

t Gymnastics

Learn Gymnastics and Tumbling with an emphasis on floor moves that can be performed anywhere without special equipment. From cartwheels and handsprings to flips and parkour moves, this fun class will get you in shape and give you cool moves to show off to your friends. This class is free for all Sun Yi's Members (7 years of age and up). For non-members there is a $5 drop in fee to attend.

t Kids Classes Classes for Kids Only (ages 7 to 14) are offered on Tues and Thurs from 5-6pm and are for all ranks.

t Mixed Classes Mixed Tae Kwon Do classes, for both adults and children, (7 years and up) are offered three times per week on Mon, Wed Evenings and Sat mornings. On Mon and Wed, Beginners (White through Green Belts) attend class from 5-6pm, and Advanced students (Green and Above) attend from 6-7pm. Sat class is for all ranks from 10-11am. Mixed Classes are excellent for families who want to practice together, and because of our specially designed class structure, they are just as supportive to children as they are effective in helping adults to push themselves.

t Tiny Tigers Classes for kids (Ages 5-7) are offered on Tues and Thurs from 5:30-6pm for all ranks.

MEDIA ARTS Big Screen Showcase

PO Box 307, Carlotta • 768-1738 www.theyoungmediamakers.org

t The Young Media Makers

The Big Screen Showcase is an annual opportunity for ages 8-22 to publicly showcase their movies, have an opportunity for public speaking, learn more about the career expectations and opportunities, and talk with academics about future projects. At the post screening reception, you will be able to talk with media teachers and other filmmakers about your future projects. Go online for more information!

Blue Ox Radio - KKDS 97.7 FM Blue Ox Community School 1 "X" St., Eureka • 444-3437 blueoxradio.org

Blue Ox Youth and Community Radio is a project of Blue Ox Community School, a joint collaboration with the Humboldt County Office of Education. KKDS is a fully licensed Low Power FM radio station. Call or email to get involved.

Media Art Resource Zone - MARZ Ink People Center for the Arts 23 5th St., Eureka • 442-841 inkpeople.org

The MARZ Project is a free, nonprofit drop-in digital media studio where young artists learn valuable tools for creative expression in audio, video, and graphic art. Under the direction of our

Activities & Recreation professional instructors, students can work on their own projects, or participate in job training.

MUSEUMS SEE MUSEUMS SECTION PGS. 90-92.

MUSIC ALSO SEE THEATER/PERFORMING ARTS PG. 67. Arcata Interfaith Youth Choir PO Box 171, Arcata • 822-4444 www.arcatainterfaithgospelchoir.org

Arcata Interfaith Youth Choir is a division of Arcata Interfaith Gosple Choir for youth aged 6 and up. Rehearsals are held Thurs from 5:45pm-6:12pm. There are many performance opportunities!

Arcata Recreation Division 736 F St., Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec

t All Seasons Orchestra All ages and all levels are welcome to join this year-round orchestra which includes strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. Rehearsals on Sat 10am-noon at the D St. Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St. in Arcata. Local concerts are performed seasonally. For more information, call Dick or Kathy LaForge at 443-2626. Scholarships are available!

t Community Song Circle Community Song Circle meets on the first Monday of the month and runs from Apr-July in the Arcata Community Center Teen Room. Call the Arcata Recreation Division for fees, dates, and times.

t Drop-In Drumming All Ages. Drop-In Drumming is held at the D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St. on Sun, noon-3pm. Drums are provided.

t Drop-In Ukulele All Ages. Drop-In Ukulele is held at the Arcata Community Center, 321 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, in the Arts and Crafts Room on the first Tues, second Mon, and third Thurs 5-7pm and fourth Sat 11-1pm from Apr-Aug.

t Piano for All Youth 4 and older. New to piano? Want to refresh old skills? Enroll for one-on-one lessons. Traditional methods are utilized to gain skills in reading and performing music for the beginner, coaching and insight into broadening musical skill for the intermediate. Time slots start on the hour and half hour on Mon from 3-5pm, Tues from 3-6pm, Wed from 3-5pm and Thurs from 3-5pm. 30 minute and 50 minute lessons are available.

t Samba Drumming Drop-in sessions of samba drumming are offered from Apr-Aug at the D Street Neighborhood Center. Call the Arcata Recreation Division for fees, dates, and times. Call the Arcata Recreation Division for fees, dates and times.

Eureka Music School

1023 G St., Eureka • 572-5312 EurekaMusicSchool.com Who says music lessons have to be boring? Eureka Music School offers fun guitar, piano, drums, vocals, bass and more, for ages 5 and up. Classes are designed to keep students engaged and motivated while learning their favorite instrument. The school offers a band program where you can learn to play with other musicians and even rock a local live show. Week-long summer camps will also be available. 2018 schedule: • Dec. 1, Rock summer camp sign ups start. 2019 schedule: • Jan 2, spring season sign ups start • Feb 4, spring season starts • May 1, summer season sign ups • Jun 3, summer season starts • Jun 10, rock summer camps start • Aug 1, fall season sign ups • Sept 2, fall season starts

Eureka Recreation Division

Adorni Recreation Center 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka • 441-4248 www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com

t Music and Movement

Youth ages 1-5. Come swirl and twirl, where fun and movement abound for the tiniest of dancers during these 45 minute, four week course sessions. Children use their imaginations

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as they develop motor skills, body awareness, concentration and creativity. Beginning dance techniques and natural movement add to the fun of this class where self-expression is encouraged. Parents are encouraged to stay to watch their little ones bloom.

Humboldt Folklife Society

PO Box 1061, Arcata • 822-5394 www.humboldtfolklife.org Promotes traditional music and dance through organized performances and dances. Events held each month, see website for calendar.

Humboldt Music Academy

Humboldt State University Music Department 1 Harpst St., Arcata • 826-3411 www.humboldt.edu/hma/ Founded in 1983, and sponsored jointly by the HSU Music Department and the HSU College of eLearning and Extended Education, the Humboldt Music Academy offers a program of individual and classroom music instruction and performance ensembles for students ages 2-18. Three terms — fall, winter and spring — are offered during the school year, each consisting of nine sessions. Some of the class offerings include jazz ensemble, musical theater, orchestra, fiddling and music for toddlers.

t Academy Fiddlers Level 1 An introduction to fiddling for violin students playing at the Suzuki Book 1B level (Twinkle level skills learned. Must be currently taking lessons.)

t Academy Fiddlers Level 2 A fiddling class for violin students playing at the Suzuki Book 2 level. (Must be currently taking lessons.)

t Academy Fiddlers Level 3 A fiddling class for violin students playing at the Suzuki Book 2-4 level. (Must be currently taking lessons.)

t Academy Fiddlers Level 4 A Celtic fiddle class and performing ensemble for violin students playing at the Suzuki Book 5 or above level. Other instruments welcome (piano, guitar, whistle, flute, etc.).

t Advanced Musical Theater Youth by instructor approval. Further development of dancing, acting and singing techniques culminating in a complete musical skit performance.

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t Introduction to Musical Theater Youth ages 4-5. Basic singing, acting and dancing technique for young musical theater enthusiasts, culminating in a performance!

t Musical Theater Youth ages 6-8. Sing, dance, and act in a musical skit, complete with costumes, staging, and an end of term performance.

t Private Lessons Private instruction is offered in piano, guitar, and many orchestral instruments. Private lessons take place on the HSU campus on Saturdays and throughout the week at the mutual convenience of instructors and students.

t Singing Games Ages 2-4. This class is based on the theory that children develop musical vocabulary in the same way they develop language skills. Songs, games and movement are used to help children learn to audiate, or internally become aware of pitch and beat. A diversity of musical styles is used in order to immerse children in many different modes and meters.

t Xylophonium Youth ages 6-10. Learn to play xylophone and other pitched and unpitched percussion instruments in an ensemble while we dance, sing, and play together. In this class children will learn the elemental building blocks of music composition and improvisation using the Orff Schulwerk approach to music for children.

Mantova's Two Street Music 124 2nd St., Eureka • 445-3155 www.mtsmusic.com

Mantova's Two Street Music offers beginning to advanced lessons for guitar, violin, bass, ukulele, piano, banjo, saxophone, oboe, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, clarinet and flute. Most ages welcome; guitar lessons specifically can start at age 4 with a slightly differing approach than the youth and adult instruction. The Age 4-7 year old lessons focus more on motor skills and symbols than traditional instructions. For youth to adults, they offer both comprehensive and contemporary guitar instruction, comprehensive instruction focuses on teaching both sides of the brain to work the guitar independently, teaching the brain that "it has fingers," and learning full music theory. Contemporary guitar instruction

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North Coast Music Together

PO Box 5762, Eureka, CA 95502 • 444-2887 www.ncmusictogether.com North Coast Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. All children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in the music of our culture, provided that their early environment supports such learning. Children become musical through play, singing and dancing with parents and/or significant caregivers, as well as with other children.

Redwood Coast Children’s Chorus & Adults' Chorus PO Box 294, Bayside • 499-3920 www.redwoodcoastchildrenschorus.net

Redwood Coast Children’s Chorus offers three levels of musical training beginning with children as young as 4 years old. The choruses meet once a week for a period of time appropriate to each chorus level. Schedule based on a two-semester school year.

Level I (pre-chorus) This chorus level is for children ages 2-4 years and their parents.

Level II (Training Chorus) Children who are the approximate ages of 5-10 years. This group must be able to sing in tune reasonably well. Children at this level are

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expected to rehearse for one hour per week. The ability to stay focused and to keep a positive attitude is essential. There is also an emphasis on dance and rhythm movement.

Level III (Concert Chorus – Auditions Only) Approximate ages of 8-15 years of age. Concert Chorus members must meet all of the requirements of Training Chorus. They must also have the vocal quality and development to blend well with the rest of the Concert Chorus. At this level, members are expected to come to chorus with a positive attitude and be ready to rehearse. They must bring all required materials to rehearsal as well as arrive on time. Level III meets for one and a half hours per week, and participates in various performances throughout the year.

NATURE STUDY ALSO SEE MUSEUMS SECTION, PGS. 90-92. ALSO SEE AREA TOURS PGS. 71-73. Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary Friends of the Arcata Marsh 569 South G St., Arcata • 826-2359 www.arcatamarshfriends.org

The Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center has a staffed information desk, restrooms, interactive exhibits, free maps and literature, a bookstore, bird checklists, and a log of recent bird sightings. The center is open Tues through Sun 9am-5pm, and Mon 1-5pm. Closed on holidays.

FISHERIES EXHIBIT

The Humboldt Redwood Scotia Fisheries Exhibit houses Chinook salmon and steelhead trout. The exhibit is open for self-guided tours daily 8:00am—3:30pm. Guided tours and classroom visits may be scheduled by calling (707) 764-4299.

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t Free Guided Walks Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM): conducts interpretive walks every Sat at 2pm. Meet at the Interpretive Center for 90-minute guided walks on various topics. Redwood Region Audubon Society conducts birding walks every Sat at 8:30am. Meet at the Klopp Lake parking lot at the foot of South I St. Interpretive Center: The Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center has interactive exhibits, free maps and literature, a bookstore, bird checklists and a log of recent bird sightings. The center is open Tues through Sun 9am-5pm, and Mon 1-5pm. Closed on major holidays. Special Group Tours: Free docent-led walks on various topics are available for groups and schools, if requested two weeks in advance.

Discovery Museum

612 G St. Suite 102, Eureka • 443-9694 www.discovery-museum.org The Discovery Museum is a nonprofit children’s museum that offers interactive exhibits and thematic programs. Discovery Museum exhibits and programs promote hands-on, open-ended discovery in the areas of science, art, culture and technology. Our goal is to help youth expand their horizons and prepare for the future by fostering a passion for exploration and learning.

Friends of the Dunes

PO Box 186, Arcata • 444-1397 www.friendsofthedunes.org

t Guided Walks

Friends of the Dunes offers guided walks and programs on various topics at different levels of ability from novice to advanced. Each quarter, we publish a listing of walks and workshops that take place at various coastal locations around the Humboldt Bay area. The majority of these walks take place on the North Spit of the Samoa Peninsula at the Friends of the Dunes Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, the Manila Dunes Recreation Area, and the Lanphere and Ma-le'l Dunes Units of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

t Nature Story Time Nature Story time is geared for ages 3-6 and takes place every 2nd Sat of the month from 2 to 3pm. Bring your young nature lovers to the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center for a seasonally themed story followed by a simple craft project. Come prepared to explore the trails after the story, the Nature Center is about a 15 minute walk through coastal dunes to the beach.

Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1020 Ranch Rd., Loleta • 733-5406 www.fws.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay/

The refuge has several different units totaling almost 4,000 acres. These units consist of a mosaic of mudflats, estuarine eelgrass meadows, salt marsh, brackish marsh, seasonally-flooded freshwater wetlands, riparian wetlands, streams, coastal dunes, and forest supporting over 316

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species of birds and 40 species of mammals. The refuge also provides habitat for approximately 100 species of fish and marine invertebrates, many of which contribute to sport and commercial , including steelhead, coho and chinook salmon, and Dungeness crab. There are exciting things to see and do all year. Peak wildlife viewing is from Nov-Mar. Due to sensitive habitat and wildlife, dogs are not allowed at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

t Hookton Slough Trail The Hookton Slough Unit is located on Hookton Road about one mile west of Highway 101 exit 696. Facilities include a non-motorized boat launch, restrooms and interpretive trail. The 3-mile (round-trip), level, packed gravel trail follows the levy along the edge of the slough offering views of Teal Island, south Humboldt Bay and wildlife throughout the seasons. The trail is open during daylight hours, seven days a week.

t Ma-le'l Dunes North Located off Highway 255 on Young Lane in Manila, the Ma-le'l Dunes Cooperative Management Area offers a range of recreational opportunities that allow visitors to experience a diverse and dynamic coastal landscape. The Ma-le'l Dunes North is part of Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Open sunrise to one hour after sunset. The access road is open to vehicles Fri through Mon. Tues through Thurs it is open by walking or biking in from the Ma-le'l South Trailhead. No dogs or horses allowed. A 3 mile network of trails goes from flat along the saltmarsh and slough, up steep sand dunes through coastal forest and out to the ocean. Restrooms and picnic tables are available at the trailhead. "Discover Ma-le'l," a free SmartPhone/iPhone App including a game, is also available.

t Shorebird Loop Trail The Shorebird Loop Trail (1.7 miles round trip) adjacent to the Visitor Center at the Salmon Creek Unit is level and consists of gravel and packed dirt. The trail provides visitors with wildlife viewing and photography opportunities and features interpretive panels, an observation kiosk and the 'Wild Wing' wetland deck. The trail is open during Visitor Center hours seven days per week. Trail guides, wildlife lists, a Redwood EdVentures Quest and "Discover Humboldt" a free SmartPhone/iPhone App including a game (launch July 26, 2015) Binoculars and a “Discovery Pack” can also be checked out.

t Visitor Center The Richard J. Guadagno Headquarters and Visitor Center is located at the Salmon Creek Unit and is open daily from 8am to 5pm (except Federal holidays). A universally accessible deck and short boardwalk attached to the Visitor Center provides a wildlife observation area for all visitors. Inside there are interactive displays, an observation room equipped with telescopes and a "Kids Corner" full of books and activities for young nature enthusiasts.

Activities & Recreation Humboldt Botanical Garden

7351 Tompkins Hill Rd., Eureka • 442-5139 www.hbgf.org

t KEET KIDS at the Garden HBG has partnered with KEET-TV to create a series of monthly classes at the Humboldt Botanical Garden. Classes meet from 10am until noon on the second Thurs of every month. They are geared for children 2-8 years of age. Classes from this series are free.

Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association and Visitors Center PO Box 276, Weott • 946-2263 www.humboldtredwoods.org

t Campfire Program

Attend an educational and entertaining campfire program in one of the park's amphitheaters at one of our three campgrounds (Burlington, Albee Creek or Hidden Springs). These interpretive programs are about an hour long and fun for all ages. Interpretive schedules are posted throughout the park, and more information is available at the Visitor Center or from park staff.

t Junior Ranger Program Youth ages 7-12. The program covers many different topics including plants, wildlife, geology and ecology. Participants play games, take hikes, make tracks and explore — all while having tons of fun! By completing programs, children earn some great rewards. Activities do not have to be completed at only one park; start at one park and go to another park on a different day. Jr. Rangers programs are free of charge and are offered daily throughout the summer season.

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Humboldt Redwoods interpretive program schedules are posted throughout the park from Memorial Day through Labor Day. More information is available at the Visitor Center or from park staff.

t Nature Walks Guided Nature Walks offer the chance to explore the park while learning about the area's natural and cultural history. These programs are suitable for all ages and abilities, and are generally less than 1 mile long. We occasionally offer longer hikes for those looking for more of a challenge. Interpretive walks are offered daily throughout the summer season, and can be scheduled for groups or schools by appointment during the rest of the year. More information is available at the Visitor Center or from park staff.

t Visitor Center The Visitor Center features numerous visual and hands-on educational exhibits, a theater, a gift shop, and a friendly volunteer staff to answer questions about the park. It is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Humboldt State University Marine Lab Telonicher Marine Laboratory 570 Ewing St., Trinidad • 826-3671 www.humboldt.edu/marinelab

t 5-Day Sessions

We host two sessions over the summer. Session one is for ages 6-9 and the second ages 10-12. Dates TBA. The MSSP 5 Day Session offer an in depth view into the marine environment and the animals that live there. Each class session will be focused on one of the following topics: marine

Little River State Beach Off Hwy 101 south of Trinidad Luffenholtz County Park Off Hwy 101 south of Trinidad

Big Lagoon County Park Off Hwy 101, north of Trinidad

Mad River County Park West of Arcata, end of Mad River Rd.

Black Sands Beach North of Shelter Cove

Manila Dunes Recreation Area West of Manila off Hwy 255

Centerville Beach County Park West of Ferndale, end of Centerville Rd.

Moonstone Beach, Trinidad

Clam Beach County Park Off Hwy 101, north of McKinleyville Gold Bluffs Beach In Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Humboldt Lagoons State Park Off Hwy 101, south of Orick Lanphere Dunes NWR West of Arcata, end of Upper Bay Rd.

Patrick’s Point State Park Off Hwy 101, north of Trinidad Samoa Dunes Recreation Area Humboldt Bay’s North Spit, Samoa Blvd. Sinkyone Wilderness State Park West of Redway, Mendocino County So. Spit Cooperative Management Area Southern end of Humboldt Bay Table Bluff County Park Beach, Loleta Trinidad State Beach, Trinidad

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mammals, sharks and other fishes, marine invertebrates, the ocean and being a scientist, and the marine lab and historical monument. The Marine Summer Science Programs (MSSP) are for children interested in learning about the marine environment and the organisms who reside there. Each session will include two eating breaks, two topic related activities/lectures, and at least one interactive game outside. Topic related activities can include short field trips. Classes will be held in the “wet” classroom (RM 121) of the Marine Lab from 9am-3pm. Children can sign up for any number of days within each session.

t Guided Tour The naturalist guides groups through the seven aquaria and touch tanks, and answers all questions. The 30 to 45 minute tour can be tailored to meet curriculum requirements or areas of interest.

t Marine Science Summer Program Youth in grades 1-6. The Marine Summer Science Programs (MSSP) are for children interested in learning about the marine environment and the organisms who reside there. Each session will include two eating breaks, two topic related activities/lectures, and at least one interactive game outside. Topic related activities can include short field trips. Classes will be held in the “wet” classroom (RM 121) of the Marine Lab from 9am-3pm. Children can sign up for any number of days within each session.

t Microscope Activity Discover the lab’s smallest invertebrates through the lens of a microscope. Live animals can be observed, during the 30-45 minute session including sea stars, anemones, barnacles, amphipods, and many more.

t Self-Guided Tour Detailed interpretive signs near each of seven aquaria and touch tanks introduce visitors to the animals that live at the Marine Lab as visitors explore at their own pace, appointment necessary.

t Slideshow Presentation The naturalist’s presentation/PowerPoint on several topics ranging from whales to tide pools. The 15-30 minute presentation can be tailored to meet curriculum requirements or areas of interest.

t Tidepooling Explore the tide pools near the Marine Lab with the resident naturalist. The trip depends on the tide cycle, and lasts 60-90 minutes.

Humboldt Wildlife Care Center/ Bird Ally X

2182 Old Arcata Rd. Bayside • 822-8839 www.birdallyx.net

t What Should I Do If I Find a Wild Animal That Seems Hurt?

If you find a wild animal that you believe needs help, or even if you're just not sure, call the Humboldt Wildlife Care Center's hotline,

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707-822-8839 and an experienced wildlife rehabilitator will be available to advise and help. Each year they treat over 1200 native wild animals and address many more situations over the phone. Remember: wild animals are not pets and you should not put yourself in danger.

t Do They Offer Education For The Public? Yes, the Wildlife Conservation Education program comes to schools and community groups to share exciting presentations with students and the public. You can call 822-8839 to ask about scheduling a presentation. The mission of the Education program is to promote an expanded awareness of nature, an enhanced understanding of local ecosystems and an ethic of responsibility toward our shared world.

• Educational Presentations Discovery Wildlife Hospital: An interactive program for young children through which they learn about Wildlife Rehabilitation through play with stuffed animals with "injuries." This program is presented by our Youth Educators. Humboldt Habitats: A look at forests, marshland and suburban habitats and the animals who live there. The Night Shift, Nocturnal Animals: This program includes discussion of the adaptations of some of our native animals who are active at night. They bring along one or more live, nonreleaseable educational ambassadors. Pollution Soup: What can happen to our bay when different pollutants are washed down storm drains? They use "fake" pollutants to stand in for the real thing and add them to a vat of clean water to illustrate what happens to the bay. They discuss alternatives that will help keep our bay clean. This program is presented by their Youth Educators (ages 12-17). Raptors, Day and Night: A look at the adaptations that make diurnal and nocturnal raptors successful at what they do.

t How Can I Help Wild Animals? A good start is to observe animals carefully from a distance. And to practice looking at the places around you with the idea that animals live here too - trees, bushes, rooftops, and wild places near and far.

Outdoors Cool – Connecting Kids to Nature in Humboldt County www.outdoorscool.com

Discover Humboldt County’s great outdoors! Find out where you can hike, bike, canoe, camp, picnic, walk your dog and spot wildlife. The website includes lots of information about outdoor fun for kids, and a calendar with upcoming nature activities. You can even watch video “tips” from local kids, inviting you to some of Humboldt County’s hidden outdoor hot spots.

Redwood National & State Parks

1111 Second St., Crescent City • 465-7335 nps.gov/redw/forkids/beajuniorranger.htm

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t Junior Rangers From games and crafts to hikes and watching wildlife, explore some of the best places in California and make new friends along the way. To get started, children ages 7 to 12 should ask a park ranger or visit any information center for the time and place of the next Junior Ranger activity (typically about 1 hour long). Get an official badge after completing your first activity. There's even more prizes to be won, but you don't have to earn them all at Redwood: You can continue at over 70 other parks around the state!

PARTIES — VENUES AND PACKAGES Arcata Recreation Division 736 F St., Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec

The Arcata Recreation Division is excited to offer four different birthday party options, including Arts and Gymnastics your kids will have a blast at these parties. Birthday parties are two hours in length, and are hosted at the Judo Hut or at the Arcata Community Center. Visit the website for details.

t Gymnastic Parties Youth ages 15 months to 6 years. Limited to 14 participants, fun-filled parties for little ones to jump, climb, and explore on beams, bars, and more. Held at the Arcata Judo Hut, 800 F St., next to City Hall. Up to 14 participants. Youth ages 7-10. Limited to 14 participants, these are awesome parties for your older ones and friends. No gymnastic experience is required. Held at the Arcata Community Center.

Bounce-a-Palooza

Bayshore Mall 3300 Broadway, Eureka #128 • 444-8488 www.eurekabounce.com This family fun recreation center offers a rotating selection of extreme inflatables, obstacle courses and giant slides for children ages 2-12. Great location for birthday parties, too! All children must be accompanied by an adult, all adults must be accompanied by a child. Host birthday parties and offer special group rates.

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Adorni Recreation Center 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka • 441-4248 www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com Come party with us and let us do the work for you! Choose from 3 amazing Birthday Party Experiences! Each party package features games and activities built around your theme. Choose a roller skating party at the Eureka Muni, skate park party at the Eureka Skate Park or a theme party at the John Ryan Youth Center. Party themes are Parachute Play Day; Be the Star that You Are Dance and Karaoke Party; Duck, Dip and Dodgeball Party; Pretty in Pink Princess Party; It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a Super Hero Party! No stress, no mess! As a parent you can sit back, relax and watch your child and their friends enjoy an organized, weatherproof, active birthday party celebration filled with laughter.

Enchanting Parties by Shoshanna 616-6876 • www.shoshannaparty.com

Creative, fully hostessed birthday parties in a variety of themes from Fairy Princess and Pirate to Alice in Wonderland and Wizard of Oz. Parties include dress-up, dancing, tea parties, crafts and an opulently decorated space in Arcata.

Flips for Kids Gymnastics Center 1489 Hoover St., Eureka • 445-0450 www.flipsforkids.net

Flips for Kids would like to invite you to have your birthday party with us. We offer parties on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. They are 90 minutes in length, with the first 45 minutes for play time and the final 45 minutes for cake, ice cream, gifts, etc. We provide tables, benches, a refrigerator and freezer, and we decorate our party area with streamers, signs, and a Happy Birthday banner.

Fortuna Parks & Recreation 5 Park St., Fortuna • 725-7620 www.friendlyfortuna.com

Private skate parties at the Firemen's Pavilion ($90 for 2 hours for 30 skaters, $2 for each additional skater) are available; music is provided, or bring your own. Skating games, basketball, sock-hockey, or dancing parties may also be booked. For smaller gatherings, a table in the party room area can be reserved for semi-private parties during public skate hours. Stop by or call the Park Office for rates and available dates. Reservations may be made over the phone with a credit card.

HealthSPORT

300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Arcata • 822-3488 3441 Pennsylvania Ave., Eureka • 443-3488 733 S Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna • 725-9484 healthsport.com Whether you’re a member of HealthSPORT or not, our well-trained staff is here to provide you with the party you want, hassle-free. The staff will assist you with the setup, you and your

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guests show up, enjoy the party and we help with cleanup. Themed parties are available by club including pool, basketball and gymnastics.

Korobi Stables

2316 Sandy Prairie Rd., Fortuna • 496-6004 www.korobistables.co Pony parties and trail rides through the redwood forest or along the Eel River. A great place to celebrate a special birthday. Call for more information.

Miranda's Rescue

1603 Sandy Prairie Rd., Fortuna • 498-4448 www.mirandasrescue.org Miranda's Rescue now offers birthday parties from May 1 to Sept 30. Space is very limited. Call for more information and reservation.

Parasol Arts

211 G St., Eureka • 268-8888 At Parasol Arts Paint Your Own Pottery and Mosaics, we have something for every age, from cookie jars to firetruck banks. Mosaics. Sinks to paint! Let us help you create a collectable or beautify your house. With a few techniques you're off and running. Parasol Arts offers birthday parties, private parties and fundraisers. Call store for more information. Check them out on Facebook.

Pony Parties at Zion Ranch

142 Sunny Slopes, Carlotta • 768-5109 A perfect place to celebrate a child's birthday party. A great facility with plenty of parking for friends and family as well as a wonderful birthday barn for plenty of fun. Check them out on Facebook.

Sequoia Park Zoo

3414 W St., Eureka • 441-4263 www.sequoiaparkzoo.net Sequoia Park Zoo offers space for birthday parties, business and community meetings,

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weddings, and many other functions. Rent the Flamingo Room and its adjacent lawn, a section of the Zoo or reserve the entire Zoo.

t Hosted Children’s Party Package Leave the details to us! Enjoy guided games with prizes, scavenger hunt, a visit with animals in the Contact Corral, and goodie bags for all the kids! Animal-themed plates, cups, napkins, and utensils are provided, along with popcorn and lemonade. For ages 5+. Additional activities like chicken feeding, animal encounters and a guided Zoo tour are also available.

PERFORMING ARTS SEE THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS PG. 67, DANCE PG. 45 & MUSIC PG. 53.

PET ADOPTIONS Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue PO Box 226, Cutten • 440-9140 www.redwoodrescue.org

Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue was formed in 2004. We are a 501c3 nonprofit and are an all-volunteer organization. We are here to help horses and their humans in need. Volunteer positions available. Call for more information.

Miranda's Rescue

1603 Sandy Prairie Rd., Fortuna • 498-4448 www.mirandasrescue.org For animal lovers, bringing home a new pet means welcoming a new member to the family. Its fun and exciting – and a big responsibility. There are a number of things that you can do to help make your adoption a success. Contact Miranda's Rescue for more information regarding pet adoptions. Miranda's Rescue also offers lots of opportunities for kids to get involved. They can come walk dogs or play with the kitties, which helps with socializing the animals and its great exercise for the kids! Kids can also do fundraisers. For example, proceeds from a lemonade stand and/or food drive are extremely helpful in aiding Miranda's Rescue's mission. Now offering birthday parties! Space is very limited!

Sequoia Humane Society

6073 Loma Ave., Eureka • 442-1782 www.sequoiahumane.org The Sequoia Human Society aims to place every pet that comes to them in a loving, forever home where they will be welcomed as a family member. Open noon-5pm, Tues through Sat. They operate a no-kill shelter that promotes spaying and neutering. Incoming animals by appointment only.

Sheriff's Office Animal Shelter Over 100 pottery items to choose from... Unique mosaic selection and supplies. Monthly workshops too! Creative activities for all ages.

WALK-INS WELCOME Birthday Parties, School Projects, Corporate Events & Fundraising See us on Facebook.

211 G St, Old Town Eureka ~ 707.268.8888

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980 Lycoming, McKinleyville • 840-9132 The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Division is open to take in found animals and adopt out animals as well.

RAFTING & CANOEING SEE BOATING PG. 41.

Activities & Recreation RECREATION CENTERS ALSO SEE YOUTH GROUPS PGS. 74-77, AND ZOO PG. 70. Arcata Community Pool 1150 16th St., Arcata • 822-6801 www.arcatapool.com

The Arcata Pool offers year-round recreation and educational opportunities for people of all ages. It provides a friendly, non-threatening environment for fitness, education and fun. See website for additional information including fees and discounts.

t Adaptive Aquatics Come and bring your child of exceptional needs to this fun and safe environment. Facilitated by our trained staff, Adaptive Aquatics will reinforce basic water safety in the presence of fun and exciting games. Fri 5-6pm.

t Drop-in Kayak Roll Session Minimum age: 15; parent/guardian must be present for participants under 18. This open pool time gives participants an opportunity to practice basic kayak techniques including paddle strokes, bracing, and the combat roll. Equipment is available to a limited number of people on a first-come, first-served basis. Others may bring their own equipment.

t Learn to Swim Program The curriculum blends water safety and competitive swimming principles combined with conventional learn-to-swim programs. This program includes levels for infants and toddlers, and a core program of seven levels of proficiency that build upon each other. Classes are 30 minutes and 45 minutes for advanced levels. Discounts are available for families that receive any of the following: Medical, CalWorks and SSI disability. Potential recipients of our subsidized swim lesson program must sign up in person and show proof of eligibility, including photo ID to sign up their child. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for all swim lessons.

t Parent and Tot Time This is a special time for parents and tots ages 3 and under to play around in the shallow end of the pool. Mon and Fri, 12–1pm.

t Private Kayak Instruction Minimum age: 15; parent/guardian must be present for participants under 18. Taught by a certified ACA Instructor. Instruction includes equipment basics, entering and exiting a kayak, and the essentials of an Eskimo roll. Skills are taught based on participant’s level of experience. Preregistration and prepayment are required.

t Private Swim Lessons One-on-one and semi-private swim lessons are available for all ages and swimming abilities.

t Recreational Swim This is a time for people of all ages to swim together in the shallow and deep areas. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water at all times, with an adult chaperone within arm’s reach of the child.

t School Group Lessons We offer lessons for schools and other large groups, ages 6 and up, during the school year on weekdays with a 5-hour minimum booking. Please call the pool Mon-Fri from 9am-3pm for more information and reservations.

Arcata Recreation Division 736 F St., Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec

t Arcata Play Center Youth 0-5 years. Arcata Recreation Division, with funding from First 5 Humboldt, offers a safe and comfortable place for children to interact with other children, while learning important playtime social skills. Parents have an opportunity to gain parenting support from other parents. Open on Mon, Tues and Wed, 10am-noon at D St. Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St.

t LEGO Classes Youth ages 5-12. Kids can have a great time with the versatile Lego building systems in the context of fun-filled engineering and architectural projects. Call for dates, times and fees.

Blue Lake Parks and Recreation

111 Greenwood Ave., Blue Lake • 668-5655 bluelake.ca.gov/city/parks-and-recreation

t Bocce Courts

Bocce Ball courts are located next to the playground in Perigot Park. You can check out Bocce balls for the weekend, free of charge. Checkout takes place at City Hall, Mon-Fri, 1am-noon, and 1-4pm. A valid ID is required.

t Play Group for Parents and Children Youth ages birth-5. Come join caregivers, parents and children for all ages for fun and socializing. Meet Tues and Thurs, 10am-noon at Prasch Hall/Perigot Park, 321 South Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. Free, sponsored by Humboldt First Five.

t Tennis Courts Outdoor tennis courts are available at 210 Chartin Rd. Please contact the Parks and Recreation office to reserve the court for tennis practice or lessons.

Cal Courts

www.calcourtsfitness.com At Cal Courts, their motto is "A Lifestyle for a Lifetime" and they are dedicated to helping you make your health and fitness a way of life. They make it easy and affordable!

t Broadway

518 West Clark St., Eureka • 445-5445 90 free classes a week, heated pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna. Day care available at Broadway only. Two Club locations for all memberships. Call for more information.

t The Annex

3909 Walnut St., Cutten • 445-5442 Friendly staff, great Yoga program and Adult/ Kid Ichibo Tenchi Do classes. Call for more information.

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Adorni Recreation Center 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka • 441-4248 www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com

t After School Programs

The City of Eureka and Eureka City Schools are partnering to offer the “After School Is Cool” after school programs to Eureka youth. The programs are funded through a grant from the state After School Education and Safety Office, and is free to students in grades K-8. The After Schools Programs provide academic and recreational enrichment activities and are open from the time school is dismissed until 6pm. The programs are located at the following schools: Alice Birney Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School, Grant Elementary School, Winship Middle School and Zane Middle School. For more information, please contact the schools directly.

t F.U.N. Play Center Youth ages 0-5. The F.U.N. Play Center is a play group put on by the Eureka Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with First 5 Humboldt. The play group is designed to provide a space for families of children to come together and interact in a safe and supportive environment with an emphasis on healthy first play experiences for small children. Activities focus on fine and gross motor skill development, group cooperative play, community building through field trips supported by the California Alliance with Family Farmers, and Harvest of the Month programs. This is a free community program with donations accepted. See monthly calendar for dates and times by visiting our website.

t Leaders-in-Training (L.I.T.) Program Youth ages 13-17. Held at the Cooper Gulch and John Ryan Youth Center, for eight weeks during the summer, the L.I.T. Program is held in conjunction with the City of Eureka Summer Day Camps. This leadership-based training program is a dynamic experience for participants and provides hands-on experience that immediately can be applied to “real life” situations. The program aims to foster personal and professional growth, teach life skills, encourage strong relationships and enable teens to enjoy meaningful experiences to enhance their lives. Training focuses on the following skills: communication, conflict resolution, team building, program planning, behavior guidance, responsibility, teamwork, time management and overall leadership. Call for further information.

t Outside the Box After School Program at the Sequoia Park Zoo Youth ages 5-12. This program takes place at the Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., and features a variety of fun, educational and enriching activities including tutoring and academic support, enrichment clubs, junior leader program, watershed heroes projects, special guest speakers, educational trips to various exhibits and attractions at the zoo, cultural events and celebrations, creative art projects, non-competitive group games and free time to read or play with friends. Outside the Box is an

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environment that promotes the emotional and physical safety of every participant. Registration takes place at the Adorni Center.

t The G.U.L.C.H. Teen Recreation Program Youth ages 12-17. The G.U.L.C.H. Program, standing for Growing Unity, Leadership, Community and Health, is a youth-driven teen program where teens have the opportunity to participate in a variety of enriching and fun activities that cater to teens’ passion and interests. The program in held during the school year on Fri from 6-9pm at Cooper Gulch, 1720 10th St. in Eureka. Visit www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com for the latest program schedule and fee.

Fortuna Parks & Recreation 5 Park St., Fortuna • 725-7620 www.friendlyfortuna.com

Fortuna Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of activities, classes and recreation. Some activities/leagues are seasonal and others are ongoing — ask at Parks and Rec Office for details.

t Holiday Break Rec Programs Recreation programs during school holidays featuring arts and crafts, cooking, games, hikes, roller skating, movies and much more! 7:30am to 5:30pm weekdays. Bring a lunch, snack, drinks, jacket, and sturdy shoes. Programs offered during Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, President’s Week, and Spring Break. Sign your child up at the Park Office in Rohner Park. Pre-registration is required.

t Kiddie Kamp This 10 week program offers supervised youth activities for kids age 4 through graduating first graders, June-Aug. Must be potty trained. Morning and afternoon hours are available. Discounts offered for multiple week and sibling enrollments. Sign-ups begin in May at the Parks and Recreation Office in Rohner Park.

t Skating at the Firemen's Pavilion Public skate is held Fri and Sat, 6:30–9:30pm. Personal skates must be checked by skate staff. Private skate parties are available as well; music is provided, or bring your own. Skating games, basketball, sock-hockey, or dancing parties may also be booked. Stop by or call the Park Office for rates and available dates. Reservations may be made over the phone with a credit card.

t Summer Fun This 10-week program offers supervised youth activities including skating, biking, water fun, crafts, movies, field trips and more, for ages 7-14, June-Aug. Morning and afternoon hours are available. Discounts offered for multiple week and sibling enrollments. Sign-ups begin in May at the Parks and Recreation Office in Rohner Park.

Center Activities

Humboldt State University, Arcata 826-3357 www.humboldt.edu/centeractivities A nonprofit organization that provides outdoor and social experience to community members,

Activities & Recreation students and youth (ages 6-17), emphasizing adventure, environmental awareness and personal development. Various kids camps and youth programs build confidence, encourage teamwork and teach outdoor, aquatic and fitness skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

McKinleyville Activity Center

McKinleyville Community Services District 1705 Gwin Rd., McKinleyville • 839-9003 www.mckinleyvillecsd.com/parks-recreation The Parks and Recreation Department has several sites in McKinleyville. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Rd., features a banquet room, stage, sound system, commercial kitchen and meeting space. Rates are very affordable. The Activity Center, 1705 Gwin Rd., features a full-size gymnasium with six basketball hoops, a sound system, bleachers and everything you need to host a sporting event. Equipment available includes basketball, volleyball, skates.

t Breakout Youth ages 6-12. Looking for something to keep the kids busy and entertained when school is out of session? Join the staff for a week of fun-filled games, arts and crafts, and sports. Participants need to bring a lunch, drinks and two snacks. Space is limited.

t Junior High School Dances Youth in 6th-8th grades. Join us for an evening of fun and dancing. A student body card and a completed and legible Dance Contract are required. Held monthly in Sept, Nov, Jan, Mar and May at the McKinleyville Activity Center. Call the office for schedule.

t Kids’ Club After School Program Youth in grades K-5. Kids’ Club is a unique and dynamic after school enrichment program in which participants take part in a variety of activities including homework help, arts and crafts, games, sports, cultural activities, drama, and guest presentations. A healthy snack is provided at no additional charge. Held at Morris Elementary School for children attending Morris and Dows Prairie Elementary Schools.

t KinderSports Junior Youth ages 2-5. KinderSports Junior is an offset of the popular KinderSports program. This class is an introduction to sports and is designed to give young children the opportunity to develop

their motor skills while having fun learning the rules and skills of an organized sport. The program gives youngsters an opportunity to learn team work, good sportsmanship, the importance of exercise, sports safety, and the basic skills of various sports. Classes are rum in a non-competitive and friendly environment. Parents are encouraged to participate. One hour on Saturday mornings, approximately one month per sport.

t Leader-In-Training (LIT) Program Youth ages 13 and up. Get a jumpstart on developing leadership skills in this great work experience program for teens. LITs serve at the Kids’ Camp Summer Day Camp program as assistants to our Recreation Leaders, helping led games, teaching arts and crafts, leading song circles, and more. The LIT program is a great way for teens to gain valuable work experience in a fun and supportive atmosphere. LITs must commit to a minimum of three weeks of camp, Mondays-Fridays for each of the three weeks. Full day or half day scheduling is available. LITs must attend pre-camp training in order to be eligible to be scheduled for shifts. Free.

t McKinleyville Playgroup Youth ages 0-5. Playgroup is a great opportunity for children and their parents to meet new people and to make new friends. Playgroup provides a variety of toys and activities for young children and is a great way for parents to incorporate social activities into the weekly routine. Presented in partnership with First 5 Humboldt. Summer Schedule: Thurs and Fri 10am-noon at Morris Elementary School. Fall through Spring Tues, Thurs and Fri at the McKinleyville Activity Center on Mon, Thurs and Fri, 10am-12pm.

t Party in the Park Did you know that you can rent a picnic area at Pierson Park or Hiller Park for your parties? Rates are reasonable and the playground is included. Each picnic area is equipped with tables and barbecues. Call for more information.

t Private Skating and Sports Parties All ages. Book a private skating party or sports party, and the McKinleyville Activity Center will take care of everything. Choose your own theme. Private parties can be scheduled any time the Skating Rink is not in use for other programs. You can have a roller skating party, basketball,

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indoor soccer, dodgeball, floor hockey and more! Call for more information.

t Youth Driven Saturday Nights Youth in 6th-12th grades. Youth Driven is an open recreation program for youth in 6th-12th grades most Saturday evening from 7-9:30pm at the McKinleyville Activity Center. A variety of activities are available to choose from including cards, board games, Xbox Kinect games and Wii games, The gym is open for shooting hoops, riding roller racers and sometimes roller skating. Free.

ROLLER SKATING / BLADING ALSO SEE PARTIES PG. 59, RECREATION CENTERS PG. 61, AND SKATE BOARDING PG. 65. Blue Lake Parks and Recreation

PO Box 458, 111 Greenwood Ave. Blue Lake • 668-5655 www.bluelake.ca.gov/city/parks-and-recreation

t Skate Program

Youth are invited to the indoor skating at the Blue Lake Roller Rink, in Perigot Park on South Railroad Ave, near Chartin Rd. Hours are Fri and Sat 6:30-9:30pm and Sun 2-5pm. Call for more information.

Eureka Recreation Division

Adorni Recreation Center 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka • 441-4248 www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com

t Roller Skating at the Muni!

Roller skating at the Municipal Auditorium, 12th and F Sts., is a regular feature on Fri and Sat nights from 6–8:30pm. Skate rental is on a first come, first served basis, and rental fees are included with the admission fee. Parents are asked to ensure that the session is not already full or cancelled before dropping their child off and driving away! Visit the website for the current skating schedule and fee.

Fortuna Parks & Recreation 5 Park St., Fortuna • 725-7620 www.friendlyfortuna.com

Public skating is held at the City of Fortuna’s Fireman’s Pavilion in Rohner Park, Fri and Sat, 6:30–9:30pm. All personal skates and rollerblades must be checked and approved by staff before use. Shoes with retractable wheels are not permitted.

Humboldt Roller Derby Junior Derby Program PO Box 6238, Eureka humboldtrollerderby.com/how-join

Calling all young ladies of Humboldt County! Are you looking for fun, fitness, and community? Do you want to build skills, strength, and endurance while rolling on eight wheels? Our mission is to teach you the game of Roller Derby in an atmosphere built around trust, friendship, respect, athletic competition, and community service. We strive to empower young girls with self-confidence and leadership

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skills while helping to develop athletic abilities and improve overall fitness. More information at humboldtrollerderby.com or by emailing saplings@humboldtrollerderbycom.

t Derby Skate Skills Training Camp This class is open to new members ages 7-17 who want to develop the fundamental skating skills needed to play roller derby including stops, falls and backward skating. Participants that are ages 11 and up will end this class with a Skate Skills Assessment to determine if they are ready to pass up to the Derby Skills class. Participants that are under 10 or do not pass into the Derby Skills class will join our Seedlings program to work more on the skate skills and learn Roller Derby in a non-contact program. Runs Sept-Nov.

t Derby Skills & Derby Season Derby Skills begins our six-week “pre-season” for our Sapling team. This class is only open to skaters that are ages 11 and up and have passed our Skills Assessment from the Skate Skills class. In this class we start to learn more about derby strategy and how to work together as a team. It segways into our full on bouting season. Skaters will participate in monthly scrimmages, home bouts, travel bouts and ends with a Friends and Family bout at the end of May. Runs Nov-May.

t Redwood Seedlings Our Seedling Program is designated for younger skaters and skaters who may need extra time to develop their skills, or get extra time on skates. In this class they will continue to work on the skills taught in the Skate Skills class and learn derby strategy in a non-contact way. Runs Sept-May.

ROWING Humboldt Bay Rowing Association PO Box 750, Trinidad • 677-3214 www.hbra.org

t Junior Crew Team

Get outside, enjoy our wonderful bay, and learn the fun sport of rowing! Youth ages 11-18 can come join NCAA National Champion, Coach Molly and learn the basics of rowing over the summer. Call for more information.

RUNNING AND JOGGING ALSO SEE SPECIAL OLYMPICS PGS. 66 & 120 Six Rivers Running Club (SRRC) PO Box 214, Arcata • 822-1861 www.6rrc.com

Six Rivers Running Club encourages distance running and walking, competitive and noncompetitive, and arranges and manages road races. SRRC also sponsors many local runs and marathons. Visit the website for event dates, photos and descriptions. The Six Rivers Running Club also provides Running Shoes Scholarships that provide shoes for children who otherwise could not afford them.

SAILING SEE BOATING PG. 39, RECREATION CENTERS PG. 61 & SEA SCOUTS PG. 76.

Activities & Recreation SKATE BOARDING SEE ALSO CAMPS PG. 40. Arcata Skate Park Arcata Recreation Division 736 F St., Arcata • 822-7091 www.cityofarcata.org/rec

900 Sunset Ave., Arcata. Free skate park for skateboarding and roller-skating. Open to the public during daylight hours, safety equipment required. Benches and water fountain are available.

t Drop-in Skate Novice Learn to drop in! Practice the basics and build some confidence in a non-rushed environment. This workshop is designed especially for the first time and beginning skaters. Call Arcata Recreation for fees and dates.

t Drop-in Skate Expert This workshop is for the experienced skater who wants to take it to the next level. Learn high skill tricks, catch air, conquer the transitions and showcase your talent. Get above the c oping! Must pass a skills test to join. Call Arcata Recreation for fees and dates.

t Girls Shred with Kelly Girls have a long tradition in the sport and this camp is designed to share the thrill of skating with the next generation. Invite a friend and come shred at Humboldt’s first all-girls skate camp. Call Arcata Recreation for fees and dates.

t Skate Camp Youth ages 6-14. Kids of all skill levels learn how to be safe and have fun at a local skate park. Beginner, intermediate and advanced skaters are welcome, and will be divided by age and skill. Instructed by local, skilled skateboarders, this program focuses on skate park safety, park etiquette, street and vert riding, and style. Full pads are required to participate. The four hour morning (9am-1pm) or afternoon camps (1-5pm) meet at the Arcata Skate Park on Sunset Ave., near US 101.

Eureka Skate Park

Eureka Parks and Recreation Cooper Gulch 8th and R St., Eureka • 441-4241 www.ci.eureka.ca.gov/depts/pw/parks/ skate_park.asp This 12,000 sq. ft. skate park contains something for all skaters including bowls and street features. The largest bowl includes a 10-foot overt pocket with two more 8-foot pockets and 6-foot hips. Connected to it is an 8-foot open-ended square with round corners. All of the larger bowls have pool coping. A 4-foot minibowl cascades down to 6 feet, and wraps around to the 8-foot square. These feature galvanized metal coping with a metal-edged banked extension in the minibowl that shares the decking with the square bowl. The top of the park features a 3-foot rounded wall that drops into a flat section with two grind bars which wash into a 5-foot quarter bank that has metal coping and decking, creating a

setback ledge alongside the mini. The bowls are surrounded by ledges with metal corners. Adjacent to the 6-foot quarter bank are two sets of stairs with handrails. The Skate Park is open daily 8:30am-4pm.

RampArt Indoor Skatepark

700 South G St., Arcata • 707-826-0675 www.RampArtSkatepark.org RampArt Indoor Skatepark features over 3,000 sq. ft. of indoor wooden ramps as well as a lounge and classroom for year-round use. It offers open sessions, youth school-break camps, private lessons, skill-building workshops, birthday parties, concerts, art shows and a bunch more, including a full skate, scooter & BMX shop. Murals adorn the walls, and the space is filled with amplified music during open hours after school, evenings and weekends. And while it’s not free, the cost to drop in is nominal. RampArt Skatepark is nonprofit and relies largely on the support of the community for its existence.

SKIING Humboldt County Ski Club

PO Box 6581, Eureka • 443-0746 www.humboldtski.org Founded in 1936, the Humboldt Ski Club organizes ski trips to Mount Bachelor, Mount Shasta, Ashland and Lake Tahoe. Ages 5 and up with parent. Summer events include camping trips, rafting and barbecues. Club meets second Tues of every month, Dec-Apr, at Chapala Cafe in Old Town, Eureka. For more information visit HumboldtSki.org or our Humboldt County Ski Club Facebook page.

SOCCER ALSO SEE CAMPS PG. 40-45, RECREATION CENTERS PG. 61, & SPECIAL OLYMPICS PGS. 66 & 120. Eureka Recreation Division Adorni Recreation Center 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka • 441-4248 www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com

t Little Kickers

Youth ages 5-7. Little Kickers takes all the fun and engaging parts of Toddler Soccer and adds the next level. The high-energy classes are carefully designed to enhance a child’s overall growth and well-being. Little Kickers helps kids learn to be part of a structured group activity without a parent by their side. The age-appropriate curriculum builds confidence and promotes physical development in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Little Kickers focuses on helping kids develop their large motor skills through skill demonstrations and entertaining games like “Red Light, Green Light!” The 45-minute weekly classes are held on Thurs or Fri at the Adorni Center or Muni. Visit our website for the latest program schedule and fee.

t Toddler Soccer Youth ages 2-4. Dribble, pass, shoot and score! Kids develop basic techniques that help to build skills while playing the world’s most popular, fastmoving game. Classes are noncompetitive and

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run in a friendly, nurturing environment where parents, family and friends are encouraged to cheer and support participants. The 45 minute, three-week classes are held on Fri at the Adorni Center or Muni. Visit our website for the latest program schedule and fee.

Eel River Valley Youth Soccer League PO Box 231, Fortuna • 496-0770 www.eelriversoccer.com

Different age groups, check the website for specific information. Offers both recreational and competitive play.

t Summer Soccer Camp Five days of camp held at Newburg Park in Fortuna in July. Sessions include First Kicks (ages 3-4), Mini Soccer (ages 4-6), Half Say Camp (ages 6-12 or 8-14), Full Day Camp (ages 8-14).

Humboldt Youth Soccer League PO Box 6784, Eureka • 444-8845 www.humboldtysl.org

Humboldt Youth Soccer League provides a positive and fun soccer experience for our local community of youth soccer players, ages 4 to 18. HYSL does not offer an under 4 program; player must be 4 years of age on or by July 31, 2015. Games for U6, U8 and U10 are played at Redwood Fields in Cutten. U12 and U14 play their home games at Rotary Field at Zoe Barnum School in Eureka and play away games at fields hosted by our neighboring leagues. U18 Coed plays home games at Washington School in Eureka and may travel to similar locations as the U12 and U14.

Mad River Youth Soccer League PO Box 103, Arcata • 822-3333 www.mrysl.net

Mad River Youth Soccer League provides the youth of Northern and Eastern Humboldt County the opportunity to play, learn the fundamentals, learn basic and advanced skills and tactics, and enjoy the sport of soccer at all levels of amateur play. We serve the communities of Arcata, Big Lagoon, Happy Camp, Manila, McKinleyville, Trinidad, Orleans, Fieldbrook, Blue Lake, Bayside, Samoa, Willow Creek and Hoopa Valley. Mad River Youth Soccer League is an educational and charitable organization. Our activities include teaching soccer to youth from the age of 4 to under the age of 19 at all skill levels, educating coaches, educating parents about their role in youth sport, organizing games and practices, providing for the facilities to conduct team practices and games, organizing teams to play league games, training referees to referee games, conducting tournaments and jamborees, organizing training academies and workshops, and raising funds to conduct those activities

McKinleyville Activity Center

McKinleyville Community Services District 1705 Gwin Rd., McKinleyville • 839-9003 www.mckinleyvillecsd.com/parks-recreation

t KinderSports Soccer

Youth ages 2-5. This fantastic program focuses on introducing children to the basic skills of

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soccer, including teamwork and sportsmanship. Held on Sat in Apr-May at Morris Elementary School, 2395 McKinleyville Ave.

SOFTBALL ALSO SEE BASEBALL PG. 36, T-BALL PG. 67, & SPECIAL OLYMPICS THIS PAGE & PG. 120. Cutten-Ridgewood Recreation Assoc. PO Box 215, Cutten • 445-9084 crra.baberuthonline.com

Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association

1085 I St., Arcata • 822-3575 www.madrivergirlssoftball.blogspot.com Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association is the only ASA-sanctioned youth athletic organization in Humboldt County that integrates recreational and competitive travel programs. Mad River’s Recreation Program provides a venue for young girls and teens to play softball locally, and encourages both coaches and parents to allow kids to learn at their own rate and to praise players as their development progresses. The Travel Program challenges players to advance their game and playing experience by competing at regional, state and national levels. Call or visit their website for dates and details.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ALSO SEE LISTING IN HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES PG. 120 Humboldt County Special Olympics

601-5728 • sonc.org/sports/county/humboldt Serving athletes 8 years old and older with intellectual disabilities, both children and adults of all skill levels, Humboldt County Special Olympics offers a year round program of sports training and competition. In all Special Olympics sports, athletes are placed in competition divisions according to ability, age and gender. From Jan-Mar participants can enjoy playing Basketball. From Mar-June they have their choice of Aquatics, Bocce or Track and Field. July-Sept is Softball season. Finally, from Sept to Dec, athletes can choose to participate in Bowling or in Soccer.

SURFING SEE LISTING UNDER CAMPS PGS. 43-44.

SWIMMING ALSO SEE RECREATION CENTERS STARTING PG. 61 & SPECIAL OLYMPICS THIS PAGE & PG. 120.

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300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way • 822-3488 healthsport.com/clubs/arcata 3441 Pennsylvania Ave • 443-3488 healthsport.com/clubs/eureka Swimming lessons Private and Group Lessons available to children of all ages and abilities. Call for more information.

Humboldt Swim Club

PO Box 101, Bayside • 267-SWIM www.hscswim.org Humboldt Swim Club (HSC) is a nonprofit, year-round USA Swimming team for boys and girls from 6-18 years of age at the Arcata Community and the Humboldt State University pools. The goal of the club is to provide a safe, supportive, family-oriented environment where members perfect swimming techniques, set attainable goals, compete and succeed while having fun. HSC offers different levels of practice and competition so that all swimmers will feel both confident and challenged. Swimming is an excellent form of exercise, with a low risk of injury and benefits that extend far beyond the swimming pool. Coaches are safety certified and experienced. The team supports a financial assistance program for families that qualify under income guidelines.

T-BALL ALSO SEE BASEBALL PG. 36, SOFTBALL PG. 66, & SPECIAL OLYMPICS PGS. 66 & 120. T-Ball Program Boys & Girls Club • 441-1030 www.bgcredwoods.org/tball

T-Ball is a beginning instructional baseball program for children 5-8 years old that stresses low-keyed play and participation by all players. Children must be age 5 by Aug 31st. Leagues are formed in Arcata/McKinleyville (combo league), and Eureka, and play Apr-June, with sign-ups beginning end of Jan. Practices and games are held Tues and Thurs at local schools. Parent volunteers are always needed. Call for information on remote registration dates, places and registration fees.

TENNIS ALSO SEE LISTINGS UNDER CAMPS PG. 43, RECREATION CENTERS PG. 61, AND PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS PGS. 20-24. Humboldt Tennis Club

child to grow as an individual and experience a nurturing Team environment.

t Summer Camp Join the Humboldt Tennis Club for their Summer Tennis Camp. Children ages 5 and up can have a great time learning the fundamentals of Tennis through fun games. Sign up for as little as one week, up to all six weeks.

t USTA Junior Team Tennis Open to kids aged 5 to 18, United States Tennis Association Junior Team Tennis is an 8-week program conducted twice a year in the spring and fall. Participants play other local teams, honing their skills in a fun, competitive environment.

THEATER/PERFORMING ARTS ALSO SEE CAMPS, PG. 40-45, DANCE PG. 45, MUSIC PG. 53. Arcata Playhouse 1251 9th St., Arcata • 822-1575 www.arcataplayhouse.org

The Arcata Playhouse is a community arts center in the Creamery District in Arcata centered, meeting at the Old Creamery building. It presents live music, theater and variety performances with an annual Family Fun series featuring affordable performances from national and international acts.

t Pageant on the Plaza! Playhouse Arts will once again be offering the summer youth workshop, Pageant on the Plaza, dedicated to the production of large scale outdoor spectacle. The two week period begins with a week of skill-building during which classes are presented in storytelling, character development, construction of large puppets, music, movement and circus techniques such as stilt walking and juggling. The second week is dedicated to applying those freshly minted skills to building and rehearsing an original production to be performed at the end of a Saturdays' Farmers Market.

t Summer Youth Workshops Two one-week sessions held in June, each session consisting of four classes. For 7-10 year olds: • Clowning for Kids: Create your own clown character and skits in this hilarious and fun

600 F St., Suite 3 #820, Arcata • 616-4781 www.humboldttennisclub.com

t Classes, Clinic & Lessons

Learn to play tennis, or learn to play it better. For ages 5 and up, and for adults.

t Hit Squad Hit Squad participants range in age from 6 to 18. The Hit Squad travels around Northern California and Southern Oregon doing Sanctioned USTA events and non-Sanctioned Playdays with other Tennis Clubs. It’s a great opportunity for each

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class. Learn classic clown routines and skills to make the audience laugh! Must have a funny bone! Four classes in one week, held in June. • Fantastic Fairy Tales: Become a knight in shining armor, battle dragons, cast spells, be a king, queen, princess or frog, whatever fairy tale character you choose in this fun adventure into performing fairy tales. Learn basic acting skills while playing in the realm of Fantastic Fairy Tales. Wild imagination required! For 11-14 year olds: • Commedia Dell’ Arte and Mask Performance: Take your improvisation skills to the next level by learning to play in character and perform with masks! Meet the Capitano, Doctore, Arlequino, Pantelone, Stupino and other classic characters in the classic mask improvisation class. • Improv in Action: For beginning and advanced improv artists. Learn how to on your feet, create comic and dramatic scenes, invent and create at the drop of a hat. Bring a willingness to be open and say YES! to anything that might happen! Participants will play games and participate in improvisation activities designed to challenge the young performer to invent and respond on the spot in a theatrical way.

t Teen Program At the center of the program is Apprentice Entertainment, a “teen task force” comprised of a rotating group of five to ten local teens. The goal of the program is to empower youth under 21 years of age to produce, promote and play in the arts in order to build better community engagement and cross-generational communication. The program includes a mentoring program for young producers, as well as workshops and activities to be held at the Arcata Playhouse.

Ferndale Repertory Theatre

447 Main St., PO Box 892, Ferndale • 786-5483 www.ferndalerep.org/educate

t Youth Musical Theater Workshops

Ferndale Repertory Theatre offers occasional workshops in performance and technical theatre throughout the year. Check our website www.ferndalerep.org/educate or call the office 786-5483 for current offerings.

Humboldt Light Opera KidCo

92 Sunnybrae Center, Arcata • 630-5013 www.hlokidco.org • www.hloc.org KidCo is the youth division of HLOC. We offer fall, spring and summer class sessions that each culminate in an end of term performance. Children who participate in a performing arts program team learn about themselves and the world around them. Training in the performing arts has long been recognized as a strong selfesteem builder. Youth with high self esteem are in a better position to develop academic excellence and prepare for a vital adult life. And, it’s fun! Call or go online for more information.

Music Arts Scene

23 5th St., Eureka • 442-8413 www.inkpeople.org Musical Theater classes and productions for kids and young adults.

Quack & Wabbit Puppet Theatre 834-2037 or 407-7154 www.quackandwabbit.com

Tanya Crowley and Yumi Ozaki, cofounders of Quack and Wabbit Puppet Theatre, use puppets to help children deal with social, health and safety issues. They entertain children with their humorous, musical and fun-filled shows. They use the magic of puppetry to teach children tools that empower them to lead safer, healthier lives. Quack and Wabbit Puppet Theatre also performs book based shows. The theatre is available for school presentations, conferences, birthday parties, special events, benefits and workshops.

Sean’s Shadows

822-2419, 382-2792 • www.seansshadows.com Sean offers a variety of educational workshops teaching music, puppetry and art to students ranging from pre-school to 8th grade. Workshops include musical instruments from around the world, how to make shadow puppets, and making a play using storytelling, puppets and music.

Youth Musical Theatre Workshop

Ferndale Repertory Theatre 447 Main St., Ferndale • 786-5483 www.visitferndale.com/upcoming-events For 7 to 18 year olds – culminates in a performance showcase. Students are to experience a variety of music theatre activities from an

Sing! Dance! Act! Year Round Musical Theatre Core and Speciality Classes

• Ages 3 to 18 yrs • Experienced teachers • Small classes size for young performers

Build confidence in a wonderful community environment while making new friends and gaining skills.

A Program of Humboldt Light Opera Company For schedules or information: www.hloc.org • 707-630-5013

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Activities & Recreation instructor, assisted by actors, dancers and musicians who have performed at FRT and other local theaters. Topics are music, theatre and dance.

TOURS ALSO SEE ART WALKS PG. 35, BOATING PG. 39, FARM TOURS PG. 47, AND NATURE STUDY PG. 55-59 SEE AREA TOURS SECTION PGS. 71-73.

TRANSPORTATION ALSO SEE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, PG. 122. Arcata & Mad River Transit System 925 E St., Arcata • 822-3775 www.arcatatransit.org

The Arcata and Mad River Transit System provides service in Arcata. Call or check their website for current fares. Greyhound Bus tickets can be purchased here as well. The Arcata and Mad River Transit Center serves as a hub for buses heading East towards Redding, North to and beyond Crescent City and South to the Bay Area via Greyhound or Amtrak.

Blue Lake Rancheria Transit System (BLRTS) 428 Chartin Rd., Blue Lake • 668-5101 bluelakerancheria-nsn.gov/boTransit.html

BLRTS service area includes the City of Blue Lake and round trip between Arcata and Blue Lake. Fares are reasonable and subject to change. Hours of operation: 7am and 7:40pm.

Humboldt Transit Authority

133 V St., Eureka • 443-0826 • www.hta.org The umbrella agency for three transit systems serving Humboldt County. Now with weekend service to Garberville!

t Eureka Transit Service The Eureka Transit Service operates four routes Mon thru Fri and three routes on Saturdays. Routes are designated by a color and cover specific areas of Eureka. Routes start and end every hour on the hour at the corner of H and 3rd Sts. in downtown Eureka, except for the Green Route.

t Redwood Transit System The Humboldt Transit mainline service, the Redwood Transit System, operates between the cities of Scotia and Trinidad, Mon through Sun. Destinations served include Scotia, Rio Dell, Fortuna, Fernbridge, Loleta, College of the Redwoods, Fields Landing, King Salmon, Eureka, Arcata, Humboldt State University, Mckinleyville, Arcata-Eureka Airport, Westhaven, and Trinidad.

t Southern Humboldt Intercity The Southern Humboldt Intercity provides service during peak travel times in the morning and afternoon, connecting the communities of Garberville and Eureka with stops at Redway Drive, Dean Creek, Phillipsville, Miranda, Benbow, Myers Flat, Weott, Fortuna and College of the Redwoods.

t Southern Humboldt Local The Southern Humboldt Local Transit System serves areas between Benbow, Miranda, Phillipsville, Redway and Garberville providing deviated fixed route.

t Willow Creek System The Willow Creek Transit System operates Mon through Sat and connects from the Arcata Transit Center to the community of Willow Creek, including stops at Valley West Blvd. and McKinleyville High School.

VOLLEYBALL ALSO SEE CAMPS PG. 43, AND RECREATION CENTERS PG 61. HSU Athletics

Arcata • 826-3666 • www.hsujacks.com/camps Girls grades 5-12. The five-day camp held in Aug works to improve a player’s volleyball skills on an individual as well as at the team level. Skill development is enhanced through competition and game simulation drills, as well as with video analysis. Special sessions are held on fitness, conditioning and goal setting, along with discussion time with HSU’s intercollegiate players. Lunch will be provided. Camp features include individual player evaluation, excellent coach-to-camper ratio, athletic trainer at every session, strength and conditioning session, T-shirt, HSU drawstring backpack, camp photo, and all-you-can-eat lunch.

NEW WEEKEND SERVICE TO SO HUMBOLDT

Trips to Trinidad,travel Willow Creek, Scotia & Inexpensive Southern Humboldt through to Benbow – an Youth discounts inexpensive way to travel in Humboldt County

Inexpensive travel Youth discounts Safe, reliable service Free Wi-Fi Wheelchair access Friendly, helpful drivers

Wheelchair access 707-443-0826 www.hta.org schedules and updates Friendly, for helpful drivers

Trips to Trinidad, Scotia & Southern Humboldt – an inexpensive way to travel in Humboldt County

707-443-0826

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VOLUNTEERING 4-H Trail

349 Stagecoach Rd., Trinidad 4htrail@gmail.com This therapeutic horseback riding program provides services to physically and mentally challenged youth and adults. Volunteers, ages 12 and up, and adults, are needed to work with horses and people with special needs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast 428 C St., Ste. G, Eureka • 445-4871 www.ncbbbs.org

Caring adult volunteers (Bigs) over the age of 18 who are willing to spend time with young people can make a difference in their lives.

CASA of Humboldt

2356 Myrtle Ave., Eureka • 443-3197 www.humboldtcasa.org Help kids! CASA of Humboldt recruits, trains and supports volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children (newborn to 19 yrs. old) in Humboldt County.

Food for People

307 West 14th St., Eureka • 445-3166 www.foodforpeople.org Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to share both compassion and muscle while helping to sort donated food, assemble food boxes, spruce up the warehouse, or participate in numerous other ways.

Humboldt Botanical Garden Foundation 402 E St., Eureka • 442-5139 hbgf.org

The organization works to promote the study, use and preservation of native plants and other species. Volunteers are always welcome to help with planting, weeding and other tasks.

Humboldt Wildlife Care Center/ Bird Ally X

2182 Old Arcata Rd. Bayside • 822-8839 www.birdallyx.net Volunteers help in lots of ways, including fundraising and with building projects such as flight cages and nesting boxes. Youth Educators (ages 12-17) work to provide educational presentations within the community, such as Discovery Wildlife Hospital, an interactive program for young children using "injured" stuffed animals.

McKinleyville Land Trust

1520 Murray Rd., McKinleyville • 839-5263 www.mlandtrust.org Volunteers are always welcome to assist the MLT with trail maintenance, non-native plant removal, litter removal and other projects.

Miranda's Rescue

1603 Sandy Prairie Rd., Fortuna • 498-4448 www.mirandasrescue.org Kids can come walk dogs or play with the kitties, which helps with socializing the animals and is great exercise and experience for the kids! If a group of children would like to do a "Project

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Clean Day" at the rescue such as sweeping the barns and cleaning stalls they can contact the number above. Kids can also do fundraisers such as lemonade stands or food drives.

Northern Humboldt Eyes for the Blind 188 Palmer Blvd., Fortuna • 725-7970

Give to those in need by raising a Guide Dog puppy for the visually impaired. Support and direction is provided.

Sequoia Park Zoo

3414 W St., Eureka • 441-4263 www.sequoiaparkzoo.net

t Youth Assistant Keepers (Y.A.K.)

Toys for Tots - Marine Corps League Marine Toys for Tots Foundation 2383 Myrtle Ave., Eureka • 443-4880 www.toysfortots.org

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys for children up to age 12, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy local children. To contribute, contact the coordinator at 443-4880.

ZOO ALSO SEE CITY PARKS PG. 22, LISTINGS IN ACTIVITIES & RECREATION PGS. 44-45, 48, 60 & 62. Sequoia Park Zoo 3414 W St., Eureka • 441-4263 www.sequoiaparkzoo.net

Situated in Eureka adjacent to the magnificent old-growth redwoods of Sequoia Park, the 5 acre Sequoia Park Zoo is home to 57 animal and bird species including seven on the endangered list. Visit with rare Red pandas, bush dogs and peccaries, watch the rivers otters play, and connect with the gibbons and spider monkeys. Enjoy the flamingos, the birds in the walk-through aviary, and the two magnificent bald eagles. Kids can play in the interactive watershed, and groom the goats and sheep in the Barnyard Contact Corral. End your stay with a delicious treat at the popular café and a souvenir from the gift shop.

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uided and self-guided tours are a fun way to spend a few hours. Local tours focus on wildlife, architecture, art and history. Tours offer a great way to get better acquainted with your community — they’re also a great way to introduce visiting family to our colorful region! Note: Unless otherwise noted, all area codes are 707. Dates/times/fees are subject to change. Readers are encouraged to call for current information.

ARCATA & VICINITY Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary Friends of the Arcata Marsh 569 South G St., Arcata • 826-2359 www.arcatamarshfriends.org

Y Arcata Marsh Walking Tours Friends of the Arcata Marsh sponsor a 90-minute walking tours of the marsh every Sat at 2pm, leaving from the Interpretive Center. Tour focus (history, wetlands, birds, plants, wastewater treatment) varies according to leader expertise and participant requests. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Loaner binoculars available.

Y Bird-Watching Tours Led by docents from Redwood Region Audubon Society, these bird-watching tours start every Saturday, rain or shine, at 8:30am at the foot of I St. (Klopp Lake parking lot).

Fire & Light Industry Tour

100 Ericson Ct. Suite 100, Arcata • 825-7500 www.fireandlight.com Fire & Light was formed in 1995 as a partnership between the Arcata Community Recycling Center in Humboldt County and a group of local investors who wanted to develop an innovative plan for using crushed, recycled glass. Fri at 10am and noon. Mon-Fri at 10am and 2pm they can be scheduled in advance, drop-ins are welcome.

ARCATA WALKING TOURS Architectural Homes Tour

Arcata Historical Society PO Box 4521, Arcata • 822-4722 www.arcatahistory.org Part of the charm of Arcata is in its historic homes and sites. With the aid of the three Arcata Architectural Tour Guides, available to download at the above website (and online interactive), you can tour many distinctive Victorian or historically significant sites and see architectural details of various historic periods, while learning of the events that took place during those times. “Touring North Arcata” and “Touring Central Arcata” are walking tours. “Touring East Arcata” can be also walked, but you might choose to travel

it by automobile. Read about each building/site as you discover for yourself what's gone on in the past and what might happen in the future. What an easy way to get to know Arcata.

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center

220 Stamps Ln., Manila. • 444-1397 www.friendsofthedunes.org

The Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, home to nonprofit organization Friends of the Dunes, is a unique interpretive facility featuring interactive exhibits, coastal trails, and educational programs such as Nature Story Time and free guided walks. Visit www.friendsorfthedunes.org for Nature Center hours and a list of upcoming programs.

Humboldt State University

1 Harpst St. Arcata • 826-6270 www2.humboldt.edu/explore/

Y Campus Tours You can visit the HSU campus any time of year. Student-led tours of campus are offered Mon through Fri at 10am and at 2pm, and Sat at noon. Campus tours typically last 2 hours, and include an overview of campus housing. If you schedule your visit when classes are in session and at least a month in advance, you can also schedule a faculty appointment and a class visit. Call the Admissions Office or visit www2.humboldt.edu/ explore/ to schedule your tour.

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Tour the Galleries!

There are many art galleries to visit in Humboldt County, reflecting the rich culture in our area. Residents and visitors alike can explore what art has to offer. Interested in making your own art? Check out places to go, programs and more in the Activities and Recreation section starting on pg 33.

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Humboats Kayak Adventures

Falk Town Site Tour

601 Startare Dr., Eureka • 443-5157 www.humboats.com With the motto “Rise with the tide, Go with the flow,” Humboldt Kayak Adventures offers a number of kayak tours led by certified guides. Tour locations include Trinidad and Humboldt Bays, a Redwood river tour, whale watching and wildlife tours, as well as full moon and sunset kayak tours.

North Coast Co-op

811 I St., Arcata • 826-5947 25 4th St., Eureka • 443-6027 www.northcoastco-op.com Take a guided tour of a natural foods grocery store where you will discover new and interesting fruits and vegetables and learn about the farms where they are grown, see how meat is cut at the butcher counter, get behind the scenes in the bakery, experience how food comes into the warehouse and gets stocked on the sales floor, and learn how co-ops benefit the community. To schedule a tour, call and ask to speak to Customer Service.

Pride Enterprises Tours & Architectural Salvage

1401 East Ave., Eureka • 445-2117 www.prideenterprisestours.com For a Tour Agency in Eureka, CA, come to Pride Enterprises Tours and Architectural Salvage. We specialize in Victorian Tours, Architectural Tours, Guided and Walking Tours and much more. We strive to provide the best services to our clients at rates that are easily affordable. For a great service in Eureka, CA, call on Pride Enterprises Tours and Architectural Salvage.

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Bureau of Land Management 1695 Heindon Rd., Arcata • 825-2300 This two-mile round-trip walk offers the opportunity to explore evidence and hear stories of life in the historic mill town of Falk. Choose between a self-guided tour or one led by a BLM ranger that needs to be scheduled in advance. Quests are also available which allow kids to go on a learning scavenger hunt with movement clues, followed by a discover treasure box. The Quest can be picked up at the Elk River trail.

Humboldt Botanical Garden

7707 Tompkins Hill Rd., Eureka • 442-5139 www.hbgf.org The Humboldt Botanical Garden is a world-class living museum featuring a wide variety of native and exotic plants overlooking Humboldt Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The 44.5 acre site features over 7 acres of formal gardens, 5 miles of hiking trails and a wide range of educational and recreational opportunities. Our facility provides a safe location for the public to recreate, relax, reflect and enjoy nature while inspiring awe and curiosity about life on earth. Summer hours (Apr – Oct) Wed–Sun, 10am-4pm. Winter hours (Nov–Mar) Wed–Sat, 10am -2pm, Sun 11am-3pm.

M.V. Madaket Narrated Cruises

Foot of “C” St., Eureka Boardwalk • 445-1910 www.humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com/ madaketcruises

Y Historically Narrated Cruise Wed-Sat 1, 2:30 and 4pm Sun-Tues 1 and 2:30pm Step Aboard! Learn the history of Humboldt on an 8.5 mile 1.15 hours cruise along the shores of Humboldt Bay while the Captain explains local history, industries, activities, points of interests, and wildlife. Seals are sure to be seen along with migratory birds, the Fishermen's Statue and the iconic Carson Mansion.

Y Cocktail Cruise Wed-Sat 5:30 pm Take in the sights and sounds during this slow paced 1 hour leisurely cruise along Eureka's scenic waterfront and tranquil wildlife areas of the bay. Enjoy a hot or cold beverage from Madaket's tiny bar, the smallest licensed bar in the State of California. Non-Narrated.

Y Eco/Wildlife History Cruise Sun 11am Venture to the unchartered waters of Arcata Bay and get close encounters with many creatures that call these waters their home. Harbor seals, oyster Historically narrated live by the Captain. Cruise lasts about 1.5 hours.

Timber Heritage Association PO Box 6399, Eureka • 443-2957 www.timberheritage.org

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Y Speeder Crew Car Rides

Camp Weott Guide Service 285 Morgan Slough Rd., Ferndale 786-4902 or 786-4187 nkaytis4@gmail.com

Take a scenic ride along Humboldt Bay in Timber Heritage Association’s (THA) historic speeder crew cars. Our signature ride, offered every 4th Saturday of June, July, Aug and Sept, is a four-mile round-trip adventure from Cookhouse Road in Samoa to Manila. This is a great opportunity to see Humboldt Bay flora and fauna as well as some historic sites. The 1/2 hour, first come first served, rides are between 10-4 and fill up fast. After your ride, tour the historic 1893 Hammond Lumber Company roundhouse and shops and see THA’s collection of steam locomotives and timber heritage artifacts. A nominal fee is charged for the rides while touring the roundhouse and shops is free. Or join THA for speeder rides on July 4th in Old Town Eureka or our Loleta rides, please see the website for details.

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Steam locomotive train rides are offered every 3rd Saturday from 10am-4pm. These rides operate May-Sept at Eureka’s Fort Humboldt. The local 120 year old steam engines that pull the riding car are carefully maintained by Timber Heritage Association volunteers. Rides also run during Dolbeer Donkey days, which is the last weekend in Apr. All train rides at Fort Humboldt are free to the public.

Eel River Estuary Tours

View wildlife and learn the local history of the Eel River on these two-hour river tours. Tours are available year-round and can accommodate up to six people. Call for reservations.

Loleta Cheese Factory

252 Loleta Dr., Loleta • 733-5470 www.loletacheese.com Watch cheese being made through a large viewing window. Personnel are on-hand to describe the process. Grilled Cheese Bar and picnic area are open daily, call for more information.

FORTUNA & VICINITY Salmon Pass Guided Hike in Headwaters Bureau of Land Management 1695 Heindon Road, Arcata • 825-2300

Ranger-led 2.7 mile, 3-4 hour guided hikes in Headwaters Forest with stunning views of the Salmon Creek watershed and old-growth redwoods. This hike is considered moderately strenuous and is difficult for children under 10. The hike starts at Newburg Park, Fortuna, reservations required. Hikes begin around June and end around Nov.

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outh Groups can be very rewarding for children of all ages. Group activities help children learn social skills, while learning new things and enjoying life. Other group activities can be found in the "Activities and Recreation" section starting on pg. 33.

• 4-H Club • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast • Boy Scouts of America • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods • California Youth Connection • Future Farmers of America

• Girl Scouts of Northern California • Key Club International • Mateel Youth Program • Sea Scouts • Teen Advisory Group • Youth Services Bureau • Play Groups

Note: Unless otherwise noted, all area codes are 707. Dates/times/fees are subject to change. Readers are encouraged to call for current information.

YOUTH GROUPS 4-H Youth Development Program

University of California Cooperative Extension, 5630 S. Broadway, Eureka • 445-7351 ucanr.edu/humboldtcounty4h The 4-H program engages youth 5-19 years to reach their full potential. Youth learn public speaking, leadership, teamwork and responsibility through a variety of projects such as gardening, robotics, large and small animals, outdoor adventures, and cooking. Find out more about 4-H on the website or call.

⋆ 4-H Camp!

Blue Slide Camp, Maple Creek • 445-7351 Outdoor adventures await at 4-H Camp for youth 9-19 years! Games, nature activities, environmental awareness, archery, star gazing, swimming and campfires add to the excitement of camping. The camp runs during the last week of July and each year is a different theme.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast SEE LISTING IN HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES MENTORING PG. 113.

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Boy Scouts of America

Crater Lake Council 1007 Wood St., Eureka • 443-9525 www.craterlakecouncil.org Scouting is an educational program for boys and young men that helps build character, trains in the responsibilities of citizenship and develops personal fitness. Boys and young men from ages 7-11 may participate as Cub Scouts (grades 1-5) and Boy Scouts (ages 11-18 or those who have completed grade 5 and higher). Young men and women may participate in Venturing and Exploring (ages 14-21). Activities range from hiking and camping to public service.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods 939 Harris St., Eureka • 441-1030 www.bgcredwoods.org

The Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods provides a safe place for the diverse youth of our community to play, learn and grow into productive, respectful and responsible individuals. All sites offer activities year-round.

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⋆ Club House

3117 Prospect Ave., Eureka • 442-9142 The Club House serves youth grades k-6th with fun, creative, and safe programs and activities. We are the oldest of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods' Units and are proud to continue to be a safe after-school and summer alternative for our area's youth. Whether you are interested in Nutrition Club, Girl Scouts Gardening, Boy Scouts, Club Tech or just hanging out with friends, we are confident that we will have an activity that you will enjoy. We are a great place to meet new friends and caring mentors, as well as a place to explore new programs and activities. Call for hours of operation.

⋆ Eureka Teen Center

3012 J St., Eureka • 444-0184 The Teen Center serves teens in grades 6-12. We are open five days a week, offering numerous on and off-site programs, daily activities and special events. We pride ourselves in changing our program offerings solely based upon teen input. Join us for leadership opportunities, programs that support academic success and healthy lifestyles. The Eureka Teen Center is located at 3015 J St., corner of Harris and J in Eureka.

⋆ McKinleyville Teen Center

1705 Gwin Rd., McKinleyville • 840-0304 The Teen Center in McKinleyville is our newest location serves teens in grades 6-12. We are open five days a week, offering numerous on and off-site programs, daily activities and special events. We pride ourselves in changing our program offerings solely based upon teen input. Join us for leadership opportunities, programs that support academic success and healthy lifestyles.

⋆ Teen Court

444-0153 • humtcourt@bgcredwoods.org Teen Court is a real court of law that first-time juvenile offenders may participate in, as an alternative to the juvenile justice system. Court is operated by youth volunteers, with an adult mentor judge and attorneys providing guidance. Juvenile Probation, Arcata Police Department Diversion and schools refer eligible teens to the program when the teen admits guilt and agrees to have a jury of other teens decide upon their sentence. Teen Court sentences are guided by restorative justice principles, with a focus on accountability, family relationships, building skills, and harm reduction. • Youth Volunteers (grades 8-12) earn community service hours, make new friends, explore careers in the legal field, and make a positive impact on youth in the community. Group trainings take place in the fall and spring, individual or small group trainings can be arranged at any time by calling or emailing the teen court office. • Teen Court Leaders Program (grades 9-12) is for youth who want to gain advanced skills, learn more about the legal field, and help to coordinate Teen Court activities. Leaders meet weekly. Contact the teen court office for more information.

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The Rewards of Joining a Youth Group

Youth groups are more than just somewhere for young people to go outside the house. Most groups are also dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people. They help: • • • • • • • •

Develop leadership Strengthen confidence Encourage achievement Develop interpersonal skills Build character Promote cooperation Promote healthy lifestyles Encourage excellence in scholarship

So go out and join a group today! Become a part of a new community while you become an asset to our community. California Youth Connection (CYC) Humboldt Chapter 550 I St., Eureka www.calyouthconn.org/humboldt

We invite all current and former foster youth 14-24 to join us! We are currently working with the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services as well as community organizations including: College of the Redwoods Foster Parent Training Program, Environmental Family Alternatives Foster Family Agency, and Parents in Training on our local issue of Improving How Foster Parents are Trained on Better Supporting Transition Age Youth. Humboldt CYC Chapter's Local Issues Improving How Foster Parents are Trained on Better Supporting Transition Age Youth.

Future Farmers of America- FFA

Eureka High School, 1915 J St., Eureka 441-2508 www.eurekacityschools.org FFA provides agricultural education for high school age students. Development of speaking, thinking and leadership skills are the cornerstones of FFA. Activities include classroom instruction, gardening, as well as raising, showing and judging livestock. Students learn by doing in Supervised Occupational Experience programs, and can apply their knowledge during Summer Programs. The program provides education options to enable students to fit into the local economy by providing access into entry level positions in local companies.

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Girl Scouts of Northern California 3203 T St., Eureka • 443-6641 www.gsnorcal.org

At Girl Scouts, you’re going to have tons of fun, make new friends, and go on fantastic new adventures. You’re also going to get the chance to do big things. Our program centers on something called the Girl Scout Leadership Experience—a collection of activities and experiences you’ll have as you earn badges, sell cookies, go on exciting trips, explore the outdoors, do Take Action projects that make a difference, and more. With Girl Scouts, you’ll do more than you ever thought you could, dream bigger dreams than you ever imagined.

Key Club International

Kiwanis International 800-KIWANIS • www.keyclub.org Key Club International is the high school organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. Key Club assists Kiwanis in carrying out its mission to serve the children of the world. High school student members of Key Club perform acts of service in their communities, such as cleaning up parks, collecting clothing and organizing food drives. They also learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions at the club, district and international levels.

Mateel Youth Program

Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Ln., Redway • 923-3368 • www.mateel.org

⋆ Mateel Aikido

One of the community center’s longest-running activities, the Mateel Aikido program provides low cost training for children and adults in the Japanese martial art of Aikido. Led by Sensei Russell Wisby, this service is offered two days a week for most of the year and new students are welcome at any time. Classes are held most Mon and Wed from 4pm -6pm. For more information or to sign up, call or visit the website.

⋆ Missoula Children’s Theatre

This year’s show will be The Princess and The Pea with Auditions and public performance in Sept. Back for its 25th season here, the Missoula Children’s Theatre – one of the Mateel Community Center’s most beloved ongoing programs.

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Offering many local youth their first introduction to a lifelong love of theatre, MCT conducts a weeklong workshop with students from Kindergarten through 12th grade every autumn that culminates in to a theatrical production..

⋆ Spring Arts Collective

A twice-weekly art and music program for students age 11 to 17. Dates TBA in spring 2018.

⋆ Youth Alive

Youth Alive! is a coalition created to support the youth of our communities of Southern Humboldt and Northern Mendocino. They provide engaging activities for youth and opportunities to meet positive adult role-models and mentors. Youth Alive! is a support system and networking tool to connect people interested in the same issues, plan (and put on) events that tailor to youth interests, and otherwise advocate for healthy and inspirational alternatives for the youth of our communities.

Sea Scouts

Sea Scout Hut, Redwood Marine Terminal Berth 1, Samoa • 702-1601 seascoutshipyankee.wordpress.com We are a Co-Ed youth program of aquatic adventure for ages 14-20, and a division of Boy Scouts of America. As part of our program, we strive to develop youth both within the nautical world as well as with life skills following the B.S.A. model of “Be Prepared”. Throughout the program, we work towards accomplishing the Sea Scout requirements which will lead to the acquisition of a series of ranks. As a youth run program, the scouts will have a major influence in the development and implementation of almost every aspect of the program. They will develop skills that range from leadership, to safety regulations, and even the creation of a budget.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

United Indian Health Services Inc. Potawot Health Village, Arcata • 825-5070 www.unitedindianhealthservices.org/ node/574 United Indian Health Services’ Teen Advisory Group, better known as TAG, is comprised of youth between the ages of 12 and 18 who reside in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties and qualify

77 Youth Groups for services at UIHS. TAG members are educated about various health issues and share this information with other youth and the community at large. Members provide direction in educational and community events for youth.

Youth Services Bureau (YSB)

Redwood Community Action Agency 523 T St., Eureka • 443-8322 rcaa.org/division/youth-service-bureau

SEE LISTINGS UNDER HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES PGS. 98-131.

PLAY GROUPS Play groups are for parents, grandparents or guardians and their children. Parents or guardians must remain on site during playtime. Most playgroups provide snacks for the kids. The following listing of funded play groups for ages 0-5 is provided by First 5 Humboldt, Humboldt County's Children and Families Commission.

First 5 Humboldt 1012 2nd St., Eureka • 445-7389 humkids.org Some play groups follow their local school calendar. Please call the playgroup contact for further information.

⋆ Arcata Play Center

D Street Neighborhood Center 14th and D Sts., Arcata • 822-7091 • Contact: Arcata Recreation Department • Mon, Tues, Wed, 10am-noon • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ Arcata Tiny Tots Playgroup Arcata United Methodist Church 1761 11th St., Arcata • 822-1963 • Thurs, 9-11am • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ Blue Lake Playgroup

Prasch Hall/Perigot Park 312 S. Railroad Ave., Blue Lake • 668-4281 • Contact: Blue Lake Community Resource Ctr • Tues, Thurs, 10am-noon • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ Discovery Museum Playgroup 612 G St., Eureka • 443-9694

• Tues, 10-11:30am • Weekend playgroup- second Saturday of each month 10-11:30am • Playgroup is free for children 0-5/ • General admission is $4 for other Discovery Museum activities (no cost for children 0-2)

⋆ Fortuna Playgroup

Eel River Multigenerational Center 2280 Newburg Rd., Fortuna • 725-3300 • Tues, 9-10:30am • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ F.U.N. Play Center

Adorni Center 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka • 441-4248 • Mon and Wed, 9-11:30am • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ Manila Playgroup

Manila Community Resource Center 1611 Peninsula Dr., Manila • 444-9771 • Tues and Thurs, 9:30-11am • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ Mattole Valley Playgroup

Mattole Valley Community Center 29230 Mattole Rd., Petrolia • 629-3348 • Mon, 10:30am-12:30pm • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ McKinleyville Play Center

McKinleyville Activity Center 1705 Gwin Rd., McKinleyville • 839-9003 •Tues, Thurs and Fri,10am-noon • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ Orleans Playgroup

Panamnik Building, Orleans • (530) 627-3202 • Fri, 10am-12:30pm • No fee/ donations are accepted

⋆ Rio Dell Playgroup

Rio Dell Early Head Start Building 95 Center St., Rio Dell • 764-5239 • Fri, 10am-noon • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ Southern Humboldt Playgroups

Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center 923-1147

⋆ ⋆ Miranda:

South Fork East Campus, Room 4 6831 Avenue of the Giants, Miranda • Tues, 10:30am-12pm • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ ⋆ Redway:

Redway School, Room 21, 344 Humboldt Ave., Redway • Wed, 10-11:30am, First Friday of the month, 10:30am-noon • Infant/Toddler group (age 0-2) at Early Head Start Building next to Redway School • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ ⋆ Shelter Cove:

Golf Links Community Center downstairs (Suite B), Shelter Cove • Fri, 10:30am-12:30pm • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ ⋆ Weott: Agnes Johnson School

73 School Rd., Weott

• Fri, 10:30am -12:30pm • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ Trinidad

Trinidad Town Hall 409 Trinity St., Trinidad • 677-3631 • Tues, 10am-12pm • No fee/ donations accepted

⋆ Willow Creek Playgroup VFW Hall/Creekside Park Willow Creek • 530-629-3141

• Fri, 10am-12:30pm • No fee/ donations accepted

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our involvement in your child’s education is important. Whether it’s preschool, grade school, high school or college, we encourage parents to learn about all the options available for their child’s schooling. Visit prospective schools, talk with staff and find out about programs in reading, math, the arts, sciences and social studies. Ask about extracurricular activities, class sizes and anything important to your child’s needs. You’ll find that every school has its own strengths and style. In California, public school choice is subject to certain guidelines. Within a school district, parents can request an INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFER allowing their child to attend an alternate school. Outside a child’s school of residence, an INTER-DISTRICT TRANSFER AGREEMENT is necessary. In this case, both the school district of residence and the school district of choice must agree to the transfer. Public schools in Humboldt County practice an open ENROLLMENT POLICY that allows parents to move their children to another district. Enrollment decisions are based on a variety of factors including school enrollment, program availability, child care or location of employment. Enrollment in a public charter school, however, does not require a transfer agreement. For more information on school attendance options in Humboldt County, contact: Student Programs and Services Office Humboldt County Office of Education 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, CA 95501 • 445-7043 Remember, there are also many fine private schools to consider as well. Please check your local phone book for current listings. In addition to your child’s formal education, he or she may be interested in a little supplemental education. The following cultural and practical educational programs can be a lot of fun and very rewarding for your children. Note: Unless otherwise noted, area codes are 707. Dates/times/fees are subject to change. Readers are encouraged to call for current information.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ALSO SEE RECREATION CENTERS PG. 61. There are many free or inexpensive after school programs for children. These programs and grants are put in place to help families by providing activities and support for youth.

Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE)'s After School Program Consortium

901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka • 445-7179 humboldt.k12.ca.us/edserv-afterschool.php

/ After School Program The Humboldt County Office of Education is working with 17 local schools in 10 districts

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supporting and promoting the development and implementation of after school programs in Humboldt County. Successful after school programs include academic support, literacy programs, physical activity, enrichment activities and nutritious snacks for students. All programs are free or low-cost. No student is turned away due to inability to pay. Programs start at the close of the regular school day and are required to be open until 6pm. Some programs have summer/vacation programming available for free or low cost, depending upon funding (state versus private pay). Consortium applications were submitted to the California Department of Education requesting After School Education and Safety Program (ASES) funding for schools with free and

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reduced lunch count percentages of 50% or higher. Funding is in place for Arcata, Blue Lake, Bridgeville, Cuddeback, Fortuna, Peninsula, Rio Dell, Scotia, Southern Humboldt, and Trinidad school districts. Humboldt County Office of Education staff works closely with other after school providers across the county and north coast region through the Redwood Afterschool Network (RAN). RAN coordinates resources, offers staff development/ training opportunities and provides opportunities for after school program staff to share best practices in order to further develop high quality after school programs for Humboldt County’s children.

• Eureka City Schools

2100 J St., Eureka • 441-2400 www.eurekacityschools.org

/ After School Program Open from the time school is dismissed until 6pm, they offer homework help time, which coordinates with the regular day studies, and is staffed by tutors from College of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University. Each day a variety of academic enrichment activities, games and sports are offered - plus a healthy snack. The ASES program is a safe place for children, with positive, caring adults as role models, and educational as well as enrichment activities. The program is offered at Alice Birney Elementary, Grant Elementary, Lafayette Elementary, Washington Elementary, Zane Middle School and Winship Middle School.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SEE PRIVATE SCHOOL LISTINGS PGS. 87 & HOME SCHOOLING PG. 82.

CHARTER SCHOOLS ALSO SEE CHARTER SCHOOL LISTINGS UNDER SCHOOL DISTRICTS PG. 84-85. Charter schools are elementary or secondary schools that receive public money but have been freed from some of the rules, regulations and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for accountability for producing certain results as set forth in their charters. Some charter schools provide a curriculum that specializes in certain fields, such as arts, sciences, mathematics, while other charter schools seek to provide a better and more efficient general education. Some also provide support for home schooling. Contact the Humboldt County Office of Education at 445-7000 for further information or check their website at www.humboldt.k12.ca.us

ENVIRONMENTAL Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT) HSU Campus, Arcata • 826-3551 www.ccathsu.com

CCAT is a live-in demonstration home and educational center for appropriate technology and resource conservation. It offers tours,

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workshops, events, festivals and opportunities for hands-on involvement for university students and the general public. This is a fun, free and fascinating way for kids to learn about appropriate technologies and their impact on the environment. Tours are scheduled throughout the school year, or any group can schedule one by phone or by emailing CCAT at ccathsu@gmail. com. Event information including workshops and the tour schedule can be found on their website.

Humboldt Waste Management Authority 1059 W. Hawthorne St., Eureka Main Office • 268-8680 Waste Reduction and Recycling • 268-8030 Household Hazardous Waste • 441-2005 www.hwma.net

The Humboldt Waste Management Authority (HWMA) is a public agency that operates the Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hawthorne St. in Eureka as well as the Eureka Recycling Center and the Household Hazardous Waste Facility next door. Additionally, mobile hazardous waste collection events are held in outlying areas on a regular basis; call or go online for times and places. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Eureka is open to households the first Saturday every month (excluding holidays), 9am-2pm. Weekday drop-offs are also available; call 441-2005 for an appointment.

FINANCIAL ALSO SEE GRANTS/FUNDING PG. 82, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PG. 101-102. Bank of America

844-375-7027 https://www.bankofamerica.com/deposits/ savings/utma-savings-account-for-children.go

Custodial Savings for Youth

This UTMA account is an interest-earning savings account for children that could also provide tax benefits for the custodian. Funds in a custodial savings account should be considered a permanent gift to the child. The custodian has access to manage the funds in this account on behalf of the minor. The custodian of this savings account is responsible for distributing the funds to the minor when the minor reaches the age of 18 or 21, depending on state law. There is a low minimum opening deposit of $25. Up to three withdrawals per month at no additional fee. Balances are FDIC insured up to applicable limits. 0.01% APY.

Coast Central Credit Union

2650 Harrison Ave., Eureka • 445-8801 coastccu.org/personal/kids/

Kids’ Savings Accounts / Financial Presentations / Biz Kid$

Coast Central is a proud underwriter of the Biz Kid$ program, an educational television show that teaches financial education and

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a Kirby Kangaroo Club membership. Accounts can be opened with as little as $5. As they grow, Coast Central (and Kirby) can help you teach your children about financial responsibility.

✏ Scholarships Coast Central is also proud to offer scholarships to area high school seniors who plan to attend Humboldt State University, College of the Redwoods, Chico State University or Shasta Community College. Please check with your school counselor or our website for more information.

Redwood Capital Bank

402 G St., Eureka • 444-9800 1075 S. Fortuna Blvd., Suite A • 725-4722 1315 G St., Arcata • 826-0878 www.redwoodcapitalbank.com

✏ Student Savings Unlimited deposits and in-person cash withdrawals by custodian. At age 18, the account will convert to a Basic Savings account. Minimum opening balance of $20.

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entrepreneurship to our pre-teen members. The show is telecast on KEET-TV, Channel 13 each Thursday afternoon from 4:30-5pm. Coast Central provides a free curriculum which is available for teachers and parents to use in classrooms, after school programs and at home. Biz Kid$ is “where kids teach kids about money and business."

✏ CU Succeed For teens, Coast Central has a special set of free resources designed especially for them. The CU Succeed program is all about preparing for their financial future. Plus, we give away a big prize to one of our lucky teen members every quarter, just for depositing money in their Coast Central account.

✏ “Just For Youth” Educational Games

Visit online at www.coastccu.org to play educational, interactive games and to learn more about earning, saving, spending and borrowing money. For more information on these exciting new programs for our youth members, call 445-8801 ext: 308 and ask for Kari Tallman.

✏ Kirby Kangaroo Club At Coast Central Credit Union, we make saving fun with special accounts for children 12 and under. The accounts come with a variety of enjoyable and useful tools to help your kids grow up into smart savers and savvy spenders. Each Kirby membership kit comes with a savings passbook, to keep track of deposits and withdrawals, a quarter saver, a money pouch, a Kirby crayon set, your kid's own stuffed Kirby Kangaroo and more! Check out our Kirby Kangaroo Club website for games, stories and other educational kids activities at www.coastccu.org/kids. Ask us about opening

838 W Harris St., Eureka • 443-8488 402 F St., Eureka • 443-8400 1640 Central Ave., McKinleyville • 839-8400 www.novb.com

✏ SmartSavers Savings Account For minors — teaches kids the value of savings and how to manage money! Open with $20 and receive a free "Moonjar." Deposits of $5 or more earn you rewards from our SmartSavers "grab bag." Account earns interest with no monthly service charge.

Umpqua Bank

1063 G St., Arcata • 269-7329 2095 Central Ave., McKinleyville • 269-7349 701 5th St., Eureka • 443-3233 2861 E St., Eureka • 443-9327 1360 Main St., Fortuna • 269-7309 www.umpquabank.com/

Learn to Earn

The purpose of Learn to Earn is to educate and encourage children in kindergarten through eighth grade to save. A savings account designed especially for students allows them to open an account with only $1 and to earn interest immediately. There are no minimum subsequent deposit amounts and statements are mailed quarterly to students’ homes. Additionally bank representatives go to schools and give presentations about money and how to manage it.

US Bank

800-270-1154 • www.usbank.com

✏ Savings Today And Rewards TomorrowTM

S.T.A.R.T. is a simple and rewarding way for anyone to save. The program allows customers regularly to transfer money into a savings account and to earn rewards when they reach certain savings milestones. Customers choose how they want to contribute and how much they want saved, whether it is a little every week, a

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little with every paycheck or a little with every debit or credit card purchase. To accelerate the savings, customers can also automatically sweep into their S.T.A.R.T. account the cash they earn through their FlexPerks rewards program. Savers are congratulated with a $50 U.S. Bank Rewards Visa Card when savings balances grow by $1,000. If they maintain that balance for one year, they will earn another $50 Rewards Visa Card from U.S. Bank to use as they wish – no strings attached. The S.T.A.R.T. website www. usbank.com/start has complete information and an online calculator to help savers determine their goals and the savings method that will work best for them.

/ Star Savers Club Account www.usbank.com/savings/star-savers-club. html Our savings account for kids grows as your children do. The FDIC-insured Star Savers Club is designed for children 17 and under and helps teach positive money management skills. Minimum opening deposit $25. Monthly maintenance fee $0.

GIFTED EDUCATION Humboldt Rising Stars- GATE

GATE - Gifted and Talented Education 845-8725 www.humboldtrisingstars.org/events/gate/ The Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program is coordinated by the Humboldt County Office of Education to assist districts in developing unique education opportunities for students in elementary and middle schools who have been identified as gifted. Over 800 gifted students in grades 4-8 gather at Humboldt State University each Jan for a day of creative thinking and learning that extends well beyond core curriculum and compliments their individual talents. GATE Academy attendees are identified by their schools based on their abilities. The Academy features local professional presenters in a wide variety of subjects such as archaeology, drum making, engineering, and math mysteries for 4th-5th graders. For 6th-8th graders, sessions can include movie making, compass and straight edge construction, and sketching. Beyond challenging students academically, the Academy also provides them a unique opportunity to interact with those from other schools who have similar talents and interests. Additionally, the Academy offers parents of gifted students a special session.

GRANTS/FUNDING Humboldt Area Foundation

363 Indianola Rd., Bayside • 442-2993 hafoundation.org Humboldt Area Foundation promotes and encourages generosity, leadership and inclusion to strengthen our communities. HAF is a community foundation of, and for, the citizens of the North Coast, founded in 1972 by Vera Vietor. Since then, Vera's dream has been joined

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by literally thousands of individuals committed to building a better community. More than $73 million in grants and scholarships have been awarded. HAF makes resources and assistance available to help facilitate the formation and functioning of nonprofit organizations, including funding research/grant writing workshops. Scholarships and grants for youths and others are also available directly through the Humboldt Area Foundation. Humboldt Area Foundation has consolidated more than 140 scholarships into one online application. Students may be considered for multiple awards through a single application. Last year the Foundation awarded over 1.4 million dollars in scholarships and grants for youth.

HOME SCHOOLING ALSO SEE CHARTER SCHOOLS, PG 86-87, PRIVATE SCHOOLS PG. 87. Center for Independent Study (CIS) 216 West Harris St., Eureka • 441-3349 www.eurekacityschools.org

The Center offers alternative educational options that follow school curriculum and objectives for those students who need to be out of the traditional public school environment. CIS allows for flexible scheduling and individual choice in a child’s educational plan.

Humboldt County Office of Education School Support Coordinator • 445-7019 www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/ edserv-privateschool.php

HCOE provides information and referral services to members of the public on homeschool options available locally, including resources and legal requirements.

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TEACH Homeschool Group SEE SUPPORT GROUPS PG. 121.

LEGAL INFORMATION State Bar of California

180 Howard St., San Francisco • 415-538-2000 www.calbar.ca.gov The California State Bar offers two booklets that are invaluable resources for parents and young adults — both booklets are available online, or hard copies may be ordered from the State Bar:

/ Kids & the Law – An A-Z Guide for Parents www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Pamphlets/ KidstheLaw.aspx

Easy to understand online publication covers a wide range of information on laws and legal issues relating to children. Outlines basic legal information and includes a glossary of legal terms. Topics covered include curfews, emancipation, drugs and alcohol, dress codes, children’s privacy, truancy, juvenile court, driving and more. Information may be downloaded free of charge for educational purposes only.

/ When You Become 18: A Survival Guide For Teenagers www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Pamphlets/ WhenYouBecome18.aspx

“When You Become 18” addresses a number of issues important to young adults, including information about laws related to alcohol, banking, contracts, credit, employment, hate crimes, jury duty, military service and voting. On a teenagers’ 18th birthday, certain laws that didn’t previously apply to his/her life may now play a dramatic role in the choices that person makes. Parents are encouraged to study the information contained on this site in order to educate their mature children.

LITERACY SERVICES Family Literacy Night

Humboldt Literacy Project 537 G St., Eureka, Suite 203 • 445-3657 922 N St., Fortuna • 725-0655 www.humlit.org Although the primary mission of the Humboldt Literacy Project is to teach adults how to read, the organization also sponsors a monthly Family Literacy Night during the school year at the Main Branch of the Humboldt County Library for the whole family to enjoy. The program lasts about an hour, and starts off with a storyteller (who might also be a puppeteer or a magician or juggler!). Afterwards, children can take home a free book that they get to choose.

ONLINE SYSTEMS Kuder Navigator

Humboldt County Office of Education 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka • 445-7018 www.humboldtnavigator.kuder.com Kuder Navigator is a great online education and career planning system that gives secondary

students the tools to help prepare for their future. Navigator provides assessments and also gives students real-world skills such as how to write résumés and cover letters, how to research schools and training programs and how to prepare for job interviews. Students can even create an electronic portfolio they may choose to share online with prospective colleges or employers. The system is provided at no cost to Humboldt County students (grades 7-12) through the efforts of the Decade of Difference Initiative (go online at www.decadeofdifference. org for more information on the initiative). Most students will be introduced to Kuder Navigator at school, but anyone can access the system and set up an account on their own. Simply e-mail navigator@humboldt.k12.ca.us for information, and submit your name, grade and the school you are attending to receive a free access code. Navigator is available to all students in Humboldt County, including those attending charter schools and those being home schooled.

PowerSchool

Eureka City Schools 2100 J St., Eureka • 441-3316 www.eurekacityschools.org PowerSchool is a secure Web-based Student Information System (SIS) that provides real-time information to school administrators, teachers, parents and students in grades 7-12 of the Eureka City Schools — over the internet. PowerSchool allows students to track attendance, grades and credits, access homework assignments and retrieve student fine information online. Login is on the Eureka City Schools website's (www.eurekacityschools.org) Student Guide page. Students should contact their school for login credentials. If they have any questions, they can e-mail PowerSchool Support at powerschool@eurekacityschools.org.

READING ALSO SEE LIBRARIES PG. 89. KEET TV 445-0813 • www.keet.org

/ Ready to Learn KEET TV's Ready to Learn service is an initiative designed to help our community's children 0-8 years old become media-wise, curious, explorers of knowledge, who will thus begin school "ready to learn." Channel 13 has long demonstrated a commitment to serving our local children; parents, teachers and child care providers by offering quality educational programs, workshops and fun family events. In 1996, the station built on that strong foundation by introducing the Ready to Learn Service often called RTL for short. Today, that service of KEET TV includes a daily line-up of more than six hours of weekday children's programming specially designed to meet the needs of preschool and school-aged children. KEET TV Ready to Learn: Read, Do, and View. KEET TV also provides educational messages between programs that urge children to enjoy learning. Ready to Learn includes a strong early literacy

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component with regular story time programs in libraries and family resource centers throughout the viewing area. KEET TV's Ready to Learn service also offers free workshops on a variety of topics for parents, childcare providers, and teachers featuring developmentally appropriate materials and practices along with free books that encourage "raising readers."

/ Share a Story As part of KEET-TV's commitment to promoting literacy, the station's Ready to Learn service partners with First 5 Humboldt, First 5 Del Norte, and the Humboldt County Library system to bring the community "Share A Story." Families come together for an evening of fun with a focus on reading. Bring your children to see how to make the connections in the learning triangle. READ a story, VIEW a video clip from a public television program, DO an activity and go home with a free book! Share A Story is conducted monthly during the school year.

SCHOLARSHIPS Primary sources of information on scholarships include the County Library and counseling centers at high schools, College of the Redwoods, Humboldt Area Foundation and Humboldt State University.

SEE GRANTS/FUNDING PG. 82.

SCHOOL Humboldt Co. Office of Education 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka 445-7065 • fax 445-7143

SCHOOL DISTRICTS • Arcata Elementary School District 1435 Buttermilk Ln., Arcata 822-0351 • fax 822-6589

• Big Lagoon Union School District 269 Big Lagoon Park Rd., Trinidad 677-3688 • fax 677-3642

• Blue Lake Union School District 631 Greenwood Rd. PO Box 268, Blue Lake 668-5674 • fax 668-5619

• Fieldbrook School District

4070 Fieldbrook Rd., Fieldbrook 839-3201 • fax 839-8832

• Fortuna Elementary School District 500 9th St., Fortuna 725-2293 • fax 725-2228

• Fortuna Union High School District 379 12th St., Fortuna 725-4461 • fax 725-6085

• Freshwater School District

75 Greenwood Heights Dr., Eureka 442-2969 • fax 442-9527

• Garfield School District

2200 Freshwater Rd., Eureka 442-5471 • fax 442-1932

• Green Point School District 180 Valkensar Ln., Blue Lake 668-5921 • fax 668-1986

• Hydesville School District

3050 Johnson Rd., PO Box 551, Hydesville 768-3610 • fax 768-3612

• Jacoby Creek School District 1617 Old Arcata Rd., Bayside 822-4896 • fax 822-4898

• Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District 5 Loop Rd., PO Box 1308, Hoopa 530-625-5600 • fax 530-625-5611

• Kneeland School District

9313 Kneeland Rd., Kneeland 442-5472 • fax 442-7748

• Loleta Union School District

700 Loleta Dr., PO Box 547, Loleta 733-5705 • fax 733-5367

• Maple Creek School District

15933 Maple Creek Route, Korbel 668-5596 • fax 668-4132

• Mattole Unified School District

29289 Chambers Rd., PO Box 211, Petrolia 629-3311 • fax 629-3575

• McKinleyville Union School District 2275 Central Ave., McKinleyville 839-1549 • fax 839-1540

• Bridgeville School District

• Northern Humboldt Union High School District

• Cuddeback Union School District

• Orick School District

• Cutten School District

• Pacific Union School District

• Eureka City Schools

• Peninsula Union School District

• Ferndale Unified School District

• Redwoods Community College Dist.

38717 Kneeland Rd., Bridgeville 777-3311 • fax 777-3023 300 Wilder Rd., PO Box 7, Carlotta 768-3372 • fax 768-3211 4182 Walnut Dr., Eureka 441-3900 • fax 441-3906 2100 J St., Eureka 441-2400 • fax 441-3326 1231 Main St., Ferndale 786-5900 • fax 786-4865

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2755 McKinleyville Ave., McKinleyville 839-6470 • fax 839-6477 120918 Hwy. 101, PO Box 128, Orick 488-2821 • fax 488-2831 3001 Janes Rd., Arcata 822-4619 • fax 822-0129

909 Vance Ave., PO Box 175, Samoa 443-2731 • fax 443-3685 7351 Tompkins Hill Rd., Eureka 476-4100 • fax 476-4400

Education

• Rio Dell School District 95 Center St., Rio Dell 764-5694 • fax 764-2656

• Scotia Union School District

417 Church St., PO Box 217, Scotia 764-2212 • fax 764-5111

• South Bay Union School District 6077 Loma Ave., Eureka 476-8549 • fax 476-8968

• So. Humboldt Unified School District 110 School Rd., PO Box 650, Miranda 943-1789 • fax 943-1921

• Trinidad Union School District

Trinity and Main Sts., PO Box 3030, Trinidad 677-3631 • fax 677-0954

PRESCHOOLS • ABC Preschool

1700 Union St., Arcata 826-7675

• Arcata Elementary Preschool 2400 Baldwin St., Arcata 822-4858

• Beginnings

5 Cemetery Rd., Briceland 923-3617

• Blue Lake Preschool 231 H St., Blue Lake 668-5679

• Child Development Center

College of the Redwoods 7351 Tompkins Hill Rd., Eureka 476-4337

• Child Development Laboratory Humboldt State University 1 Harpst St., Arcata 826-3475

fyi

Get Money For School!

Want to attend a university but don’t think you can pay for it? Think again! There are thousands of scholarships available for students entering college… all you have to do is apply! The following websites are good places to start looking for leads:

www.scholarships.com www.scholarshipexperts.com www.collegexpress.com www.hafoundation.org studentaid.ed.gov • Head Start - Fortuna

2085 Newburg Rd., Fortuna 725-5632

• Head Start - Jefferson 914 B St., Eureka 441-9020

• Head Start - McKinleyville 1460 Hiller Rd., McKinleyville 839-3648

• Head Start - Orleans

Orleans Elementary, 38016 CA-96, Orleans 627-3281

• Children of the Redwoods Head Start

• Head Start - Redway/Garberville

• Children's Cottage Preschool

• Head Start - Rio Dell

• Cuddeback Preschool

• Head Start - Willow Creek

• Dow's Prairie Children's Center

• Head Start - Winzler

• Ferndale Child Care Center

• Head Start - Worthington

• Great Beginnings Preschool

• HSU Children's Center Preschool

• Head Start - Alice Birney

• HSU Children's Center Preschool

• Head Start - Bridgeville

• Humboldt Educare - Preschool

75 Frank Martin Ct., Arcata 822-0167 1807 Harrison Ave., Eureka 445-4383 300 Wilder Rd., Carlotta 768-3372

1629 Grange Rd., McKinleyville 839-2170 100 Berding St., Ferndale 786-4386

1736 Newburg Rd., Fortuna 725-9136 717 South Ave., Eureka 442-8977

38717 Kneeland Rd., Bridgeville 777-3001

334 Humboldt Ave., Redway 923-4691 95 Center St., Rio Dell 764-3824

Trinity Valley Elementary, Willow Creek 629-2283 719 Creighton St., Eureka 442-8250 3460 Erie St., Eureka 443-1142

HSU – Mary Warren House 36, Arcata 826-4982 1695 10th St., Arcata 826-3838

3001 Janes Rd., Arcata 822-6447

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• Humboldt Stepping Stones Preschool

• Prime Montessori School

• Little Learners Center

• Rainbow Junction Children's Center Preschool

437 Maple Ln., Garberville 923-3465

5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata 825-8400

527 Main St., Fortuna 725-1997

1660 Newbury Rd., Suite E, Fortuna 725-5755

• Little Learners Center

• Salmonberry Preschool

1621 Gwin St., McKinleyville 822-4435

300 Trinity St., Trinidad 677-0477

• Little Learners, LLC

• Scotia Child Enrichment Center

1111 M St., Arcata, 825-8400

• Little People's Corner Preschool/ Day Care 3844 Walnut Dr. #C, Eureka 445-0339

400 Church St., Scotia 764-5636

• Sonoma Street Head Start 110 West Sonoma St., Eureka 268-8780

• Little Redwoods Preschool

• St. Bernard Early Childhood Education Center

191 Briceland Rd., Redway 923-3186

115 Henderson St., Eureka 443-7705

• Loleta State Preschool 100 Loleta Dr., Loleta 733-5705

• Stepping Stones Children’s Garden

• Mad River Montessori Preschool 1710 Janes Rd., Arcata 822-4027

1920 Zehndner Ave., Arcata 845-7447

• Strongbridge Montessori School 4700 Valley East Blvd., Arcata 845-5173

• Mistwood Montessori School 1801 10th St., Eureka 444-8100

• Sweet Peas Learning Center

• Moonstone Child Development Center & Turner's Learning Center 80 Moonstone Cross Rd., Trinidad 677-0648

2020 Campton Rd., Eureka 441-4947

• Teacher's Pet School

2719 Dolbeer St., Eureka 442-4877

• Morris State Preschool

• Toddy Thomas Head Start - Preschool

2395 McKinleyville Ave., Room 1 McKinleyville • 839-0617

• Multiple Assistance Center Child Care 2413 2nd St., Eureka 269-9590

2770 Thomas St., Fortuna 725-3220

• Wind in the Willows

2900 Harris St., Eureka 444-9623

• Noah's Ark Christian Preschool & Daycare

• Winzler Children's Center

• Play and Learn - Preschool

• Yurok Tribe Early Childhood Education Center

1547A Pickett Rd., McKinleyville 839-2482

4865 Hidden Meadows Ln., Eureka 442-4855

717 Creighton St., Eureka 441-2498 3400 Erie St., Eureka 444-0433

CHARTER SCHOOLS I.S. = Independent Study

a safe and fun place to learn

t Arcata Elementary School District • Coastal Grove Charter School (K-8) 1897 S St., PO Box 510, Arcata • 825-8804 coastalgrove.org

• Fuente Nueva (K-5)

1730 Janes Rd., Arcata • 822-3348 www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/fuentenueva

• Redwood Coast Montessori (K-8) Preschool

Lic #123008115

www.windinthewillowseureka.com 2900 Harris St, Eureka 707-444-9623 Humboldt Kid's Digest

1611 Peninsula Dr., Manila 832-4194

• Union Street Charter (K-5)

470 Union St., Arcata • 822-4845 www.unionstreetcharter.org

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t Eureka School District • Pacific View Charter School

2937 Moore Ave., Eureka • 269-9490 www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/pacificview

t Fortuna Elementary School District • Redwood Preparatory Charter School (K-5) 1355 Ross Hill Rd., Fortuna • 682-6149 redwoodprep.org/home.aspx

t Freshwater School District • Freshwater Charter Middle School (7-8)

75 Greenwood Heights Dr. Eureka 442-2969 www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/freshwater_sd/ charter.php

t Humboldt County Office of Education • Northcoast Charter High School (9-12) N.C. Preparatory & Performing Arts Academy (NPA) Charter School 285 Bayside Rd., PO Box 276, Arcata 822-0861 • www.northcoastprep.org

• Northern United Humboldt Charter School (K-12) Learning Centers in Arcata, Eureka, Briceland, Redway and Willow Creek 629-3634 • www.nucharters.org

t Mattole Unified School District • Beginnings (K-6) - I.S.

• Six Rivers Charter High School (9-12) 1720 M St., Arcata 825-2428

t Pacific Union School District • Trillium Charter School (K-5) 1464 Spear Ave., Arcata • 822-4721 trilliumcharter.weebly.com

t South Bay Union School District • Alder Grove Charter School - I.S. (K-12) 714 F St., Eureka • 268-0854 www.aldergrovecharter.org

• South Bay Charter School (7-8) 6077 Loma Ave., Eureka 443-4828 • fax 476-3690

PRIVATE SCHOOLS • Arcata Christian School (K-9) 1700 Union St., Arcata • 822-5986 www.arcatachristianschool.com

• Fortuna Junior Academy (K-8) 1200 Ross Hill Rd., Fortuna 725-2988

• Humboldt Bay Christian School (K-8)

70 Stephens Lane, Bayside • 822-1738 humboldtbay22.adventistschoolconnect.org

• Mistwood Center for Education (K-9) 1928 Old Arcata Rd., Bayside 826-1150

5 Cemetery Rd., Briceland 923-3617

• New Life Christian School (K-12)

335 Laurel Dr., Arcata, 822-5661

• Redwood Christian School (K-8)

• Campus House (K-12) - I.S. • Creekside Learning Center 75 The Terrace, Willow Creek 530-629-4393

• Cutten Resource Center - I.S. 2120 Campton Rd., Suite H, Eureka 476-8406

• Lost Coast High Learning Center 3400 Erie St., Eureka 407-0517

• Mattole Valley Charter School (K-12) 2120 Compton Rd., Eureka 445-2660 ext. 10

1202 Ross Hill Rd., Fortuna 725-9136 2039 E St., Eureka 442-4625

• St. Bernard's Academy (P, 7-12) Preschool: 443-7705 15 Henderson St., Eureka Middle and High School: 443-2735 www.saintbernards.us

• Willow Creek Christian School (K-12) PO Box 1568, Willow Creek 530-629-3332

• North Coast Learning Academy (K-12) - I.S. 2020 Campton Rd., Eureka 442-6200

• Redway Site - I.S. Learning Center (K-12) 1155 Redway Dr., Redway, PO Box 433, Miranda • 923-9532

• Willowbrook Learning Center (K-5) 1200 Ross Hill Rd., Fortuna 725-7971

t Northern Humboldt Union High School District • Laurel Tree (K-12) - I.S.

4555 Valley West Blvd., Arcata 822-5626

Redwood Christian School Now offering After School Care Program Transitional Kindergarten - 8th Grade Credentialed Teachers For more information please call:

442-4625

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SCIENCE & NATURE

TUTORING

SEE LISTINGS IN NATURE STUDY SECTION UNDER ACTIVITIES & RECREATION PG. 55. SEE ALSO DISCOVERY MUSEUM PG. 91.

Decade of Difference

SERVICES DreamQuest

100 Country Club Dr., Suite B, Willow Creek 530-629-3564 www.dreamquestwillowcreek.org/ Dream Quest’s mission is to provide youth with opportunities to determine their future, imagine productive livelihoods, gain access to vocational and artistic resources and ultimately to build their dreams. Programs include StepUP for youth jobs, Saturday Youth Produce and More, Swim Lessons, Annual River Safety Day, Ballet Lessons, Summer Fairy Princess Camp, Cooking Classes, Junior Golf, Outdoor Youth Empowerment, Youth Drama Club and Productions, Free Summer Lunch Program and more.

901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka • 445-7007 decadeofdifference.org

/ Early Literacy Partnership Program

When kids can’t read, they struggle to succeed. The Decade of Difference’s Early Literacy Partners Program provides reading literacy and math numeracy support to identified K-2 students throughout our county by training and deploying a cadre of community volunteers. This support (in concert with the classroom teacher) helps children build confidence and develop the critical reading and math skills needed to succeed in school and life. Become a volunteer and make a difference!

Marshall Family Resource Center Eureka City Schools • 441-2516 www.eurekacityschools.org

Operating under the premise that children are as strong as the families they come from, the Marshall Family Resource Center helps students and families access resources and gives them the tools they need to be part of the strongest and healthiest family and community possible. It works collaboratively with the community to connect ECS students and their families to housing, substance abuse programs, job opportunities, preschool programs and health and mental health counseling, among other services. To help all kids be ready to learn, they have a food and clothing closet and can help with hygiene items, school supplies and backpacks for ECS students and families in need. It is located at the corner of Trinity and I, behind the old Marshall School.

Northcoast Children’s Services 1266 9th St., Arcata • 822-7206 www.ncsheadstart.org

Northcoast Children’s Services is a private nonprofit corporation serving pregnant women and children from birth to kindergarten age. NCS currently operates federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs, California State Preschool, General Child Care and Development Programs and the California Child Care Food Service program. These programs provide services to approximately 1,000 children and their families in Humboldt and Del Norte counties.

TRANSPORTATION ALSO SEE TRANSPORTATION IN ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION PGS. 69.

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WRITING California Poets in the Schools 822-6170 • www.cpits.org

California Poets in the Schools has been bringing trained, published, poet-teachers into schools and other sites since 1964, helping students recognize and celebrate their creativity and intellectual curiosity through the writing process. We are committed to enhancing the quality of creative writing, reading, critical thinking and communication skills while building students' self-esteem; to sharing and affirming the cultural diversity of California—through multicultural poets and teaching materials; to building partnerships between school districts, the community and poets; and to helping students comprehend and reflect upon life experiences through poetry. Our workshops add a special quality, an excitement to the classroom from the world outside the school. Residencies can range from one to several weeks.

Imagine This...

California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom • 916-561-5625 www.cfaitc.org/imaginethis Annual statewide story writing contest with an agricultural emphasis for students in grades 3-8. The contest’s purpose is to create a positive learning experience that promotes reading, writing and the arts, while furthering the understanding of agriculture in our lives. State-winning authors will have their stories published in an illustrated book and will be distributed to school libraries and classrooms across the state!

Lib

s e i ar

eading is so important to the development of young children, not to mention just

plain fun. Whether you’re looking for books to read to your infant or grandchild, or something to grab the imagination of your teenager, you’ll find something of interest at your local library. Music, videos, audio books on cd and internet access are also available at some libraries.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, all area codes are 707. Dates/times/fees are subject to change. Readers are encouraged to call for current information.

Bear River Band Library

266 Keinser Rd., Loleta • 733-1900, x234 www.brb-nsn.gov Mon-Fri 11:30am to 5:30pm.

Blue Lake Rancheria Library

428 Chartin Rd., Blue Lake • 668-5101 Please call for current hours at 668-5101. Variety of children’s books, Native American literature, popular fiction and non–fiction. Free, no membership required.

College of the Redwoods Library

7351 Tompkins Hill Rd., Eureka • 476-4260 www.redwoods.edu/library Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm (hours differ during semester breaks and summer; call or visit website for schedule). Non-student adults can get a library card, as long as they provide picture identification proving district residency (Humboldt, Del Norte or Mendocino counties). Small juvenile book section, parenting magazines, stories on tape for kids of high school age. Free use of internet and online databases.

Humboldt County Historical Society 703 8th St., Eureka • 445-4342 www.humboldthistory.org

Research library and archive. Great for researching family and local history. Wed-Fri, 12:30pm-6:30pm.

Humboldt County Library

www.humboldtgov.org/1346/Public-Library 269-1905

n Main (Eureka) Branch 1313 3rd St., Eureka • 269-1900 humboldtgov.org/1518/Eureka-Main-Library Hours: Tues and Thurs noon-5pm, Wed noon8pm, Fri 10am-5pm and Sat 11-4pm. Services include closed-caption videos, low vision reader, Spanish-language materials, literacy materials, internet access and more. Story hour on Fri at

10am. Call 269-1905 for reference questions, library card information, branch information and automated menu. Wi-Fi hot spot.

n Arcata Branch 500 7th St., Arcata • 822-5954 www.humboldtgov.org/213/Arcata-Library Hours: Tues and Fri noon-5pm; Thurs noon-8pm; Wed and Sat 10am-5pm. Story Time for young children every Wed at 11am.

n Blue Lake Branch 111 Greenwood Ave., Blue Lake • 668-4207 www.humboldtgov.org/251/Blue-LakeLibrary Hours: Wed 2-7pm; and Sat 11am-4pm. Story Time on the second and fourth Sat of each month at 11:30am.

n Bookmobile www.humboldtgov.org/313/Bookmobile 267-9933 The Coaster Bookmobile serves towns throughout Humboldt County, including Big Lagoon, Bridgeville, Dinsmore, Honeydew, Loleta, Miranda, Myers Flat, Orick, Orleans, Petrolia, Redcrest, Table Bluff, and Weott.

n Ferndale Branch 807 Main St., Ferndale • 786-9559 www.humboldtgov.org/284/Ferndale-Library Hours: Tues and Thurs noon-5pm and 7-9pm; Wed noon-5pm; Fri noon-4pm; and Sat noon5pm. Preschool Story Time from Apr-June every second and fourth Thurs at 10:30am.

n Fortuna Branch 753 14th St., Fortuna • 725-3460 www.humboldtgov.org/296/Fortuna-Library Hours: Tues noon-5pm; Wed noon-9pm; Thurs, Fri and Sat 10am-5pm. Preschool Story time every Fri at 10:30am.

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n Garberville Branch 715 Cedar St., Garberville • 923-2230 www.humboldtgov.org/302/GarbervilleLibrary Hours: Wed noon-7pm; Thurs, Fri noon-6pm; and Sat noon-4pm. Children’s Story Time every Wed 12:30-1:30pm.

n Hoopa Branch Kim Yerton Memorial Library 370 Loop Rd., Hoopa • 530-625-5082 www.humboldtgov.org/303/Hoopa-Library Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat, 10am-1pm and 2-5pm; and Wed 10am-1pm and 2-8pm.

n McKinleyville Branch 1606 Pickett Rd., McKinleyville • 839-4459

www.humboldtgov.org/304/McKinleyvilleLibrary Hours: Tues and Fri noon-5pm; Wed noon-8pm; Thurs and Sat 10am-5pm. Story Time for young children every Wed at 1pm.

n Rio Dell Branch 715 Wildwood Ave., Rio Del • 764-3333 www.humboldtgov.org/306/Rio-Dell-Library Hours: Tues and Sat 11am-4pm; and Wed 1-6pm. Story Time every Sat at 11am.

n Trinidad Branch 380 Janis Ct., Trinidad • 677-0227 www.humboldtgov.org/308/Trinidad-Library Hours: Tues noon-3:30pm; Thurs 11am-1pm, 2-7pm; Sat noon-4pm. Preschool Story Time every Thurs, 10am. Baby Read and Grow on the second Sat of each month at 11am.

n Willow Creek Branch Intersection of Hwy 299 and Hwy 96, Willow Creek • 530-629-2146 www.humboldtgov.org/309/Willow-CreekLibrary Wed and Thurs noon-5pm; Fri and Sat noon-4pm. Story Time is held the first Sat of the month at 12:30pm.

Humboldt State University Library HSU Campus, Arcata • 826-3431 library.humboldt.edu

Hours vary depending on class schedule during each school term; call or visit the website for current library hours. Non-student adults can purchase a library card at the ID Office.

Kris Kelly Health Information Center Evergreen Lodge at St. Joseph Hospital 2711 Dolbeer St., Eureka • 442-9094 www.kkhic.org

Provides comprehensive information to help health consumers make informed decisions about their lifestyles and health care choices; information that reduces stress and anxiety about diagnosis or treatment.

umboldt County is fortunate to have so many fine museums. Many offer interactive displays to engage children and have docents to help bring history to life. Natural history, nautical history, Native American history and more await at area museums in: • Trinidad • Fortuna • Arcata • Willow • Blue Lake • Hoopa Creek • Klamath • Eureka • Ferndale • Samoa Note: Unless otherwise noted, all area codes are 707. Dates/times/fees are subject to change. Readers are encouraged to call for current information.

ARCATA Phillips House Museum

7th and Union, Arcata • 822-4722 www.arcatahistory.org The Phillips House Museum preserves the atmosphere of a typical farmhouse found in Arcata in the 1850s. It’s Arcata's best example of Greek revival architecture. The interior shows the daily life of a resident in Arcata between 1854 and 1932. Free tours of Phillips House are available on Sun 2-4pm or by appointment.

BLUE LAKE Blue Lake Museum

330 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake • 668-4188 www.bluelakemuseum.org The Blue Lake Museum is a free public museum devoted to railroading, logging, and living in the Mad River Valley. The museum also features the Ruth Everding Libbey collection of Native American basketry and extensive research resources. Open Thurs, Fri, Sun 1-4pm Apr-Sept. Winter hours by appointment.

EUREKA Blue Ox Millworks and Historic Village One X St., Eureka 444-3437 • www.blueoxmill.com

A full-production, working museum of Victorianera machinery and technology. Self-guided tour includes woodworking, fiber arts, printing, stained glass, ceramics, and blacksmith shops, skid camp, logging display and farm animals. Annual events: May Day Celebration and the Haunted Mill Tour. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Open Sat Apr-Nov 9am-4pm. Children under 6 are free.

ALSO SEE BLUE OX RADIO PG. 52. Humboldt Kid's Digest

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FERNDALE

Clarke Historical Museum 240 E St., Eureka • 443-1947 www.clarkemuseum.org

Ferndale Museum

The Clarke Museum proudly displays the rich history of Humboldt County, which includes vibrant Native American cultures, gold rush settlements, the lumber industry, prosperous ranching, farming and livelihoods wrung from the sea. Walking through period rooms and changing exhibits, visitors can glimpse Victorian elegance, remarkable craftsmanship, and everyday work, home, life and play from Humboldt County’s past. Wed-Sat 11am-4pm, hours may vary. Suggested donation is $5 per person or $10 per family.

Discovery Museum

612 G St., Suite 102, Eureka • 443-9694 www.discovery-museum.org A nonprofit children’s museum offering interactive exhibits and thematic programs. Exhibits and programs promote hands-on, open-ended discovery in the areas of science, art, culture and technology. Our goal is to help youth expand their horizons and prepare for the future by fostering a passion for exploration and learning. Children under 18 months are free.

515 Shaw St., Ferndale • 786-4466 www.ferndale-museum.org Local history and artifacts. Victorian-era displays change annually. Farm equipment, seismograph, dairy and logging equipment featured, and interactive displays include a working switchboard, crank telephones and player piano. Docent-led school tours are available by appointment. Open Feb-Dec. Call for seasonal hours.

FORTUNA Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Museum 24 Metropolitan Rd., Fortuna • 725-2714 www.chapmansgemandmineralshop.com

Gem and mineral museum features petrified

The Most Beautiful Stones in the World

CHAPMAN’S

Gem & Mineral Shop and Museum

Kinetic Museum

518 A St., Eureka • 786-3443 www.kineticgrandchampionship.com/kineticmuseum-eureka Racing history, along with a big selection of fun Kinetic merchandise, and the ever changing art exhibits in the Greasy Gears Gallery featuring local artists. Free to all ages. Open Fri-Sun 2:12pm-6:32pm. Donations support the Kinetic Sculpture Race.

Morris Graves Museum of Art 636 F St., Eureka • 442-0278 www.humboldtarts.org

Seven premier exhibition galleries, a performance rotunda for music, dance, theater and the literary arts, young artists academy and an arts resource center housed in a restored architectural landmark. Call for information about current exhibits, events and performances. The museum also houses the permanent collection of the Humboldt Arts Council.

Local Fossils • Geodes Agates • Crystals Stone Carvings Petrified Wood Amethyst • Thunder Eggs Hwy 101, 4 mi South of Fortuna

707-725-2714 Humboldt Arts Council & The Morris Graves Museum of Art

Create! Imagine! Engage! Inspire! First Saturday Mini Masters, 12-2 p.m. Second Saturday Family Arts Day, 2-4 p.m. Museum Art School Summer & Vacation Art Camps 636 F Street, Eureka

707-442-0278

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palm collection, precious stones, Indian and preColumbian artifacts, fossilized animal and plant life. Informal museum tours. Gem and mineral gift shop next to museum. Hours: 10am-5pm daily, year-round.

Fortuna Depot Museum

3 Park St., Fortuna • 725-7645 www.sunnyfortuna.com/museum 1890 train depot in Rohner Park houses intriguing memorabilia from railroad, farm and war eras, keeping alive the history of Fortuna and the Eel River Valley. Hours vary by season, call for more information.

HOOPA Hoopa Tribal Museum

Hoopa Shopping Center, Hoopa • 530-625-4110 On Facebook The Hoopa Tribal Museum collection includes a fine display of local Indian basketry, ceremonial regalia, redwood dugout canoes, and tools and implements used by the Hupa, Yurok and Karuk tribes. The Hoopa Tribal Museum is a “Living Museum.” Most of the artifacts on display are on loan to the museum by members of the local native community and are removed annually to be used in the traditional tribal ceremonies. Also on display is the history of the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, of Fort Gaston, and many artifacts of the early settlers who came to the area in search of new beginnings.

KLAMATH End of the Trail Museum at Trees of Mystery

15500 Hwy 101 N., Klamath • 800-638-3389 www.treesofmystery.net One of the world's largest privately-owned collections of Native American art and artifacts. Also home to rare Edward Curtis "gold tone" photographs. Hours: June-Aug, 8:30am-6:30pm; Sept-Oct, 9am-6pm; Nov-May 9:30am-4:30pm. Free admission.

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SAMOA (EUREKA) Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum

77 Cookhouse Rd., Samoa • 444-9440 www.humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com Come in and explore the vast maritime history of California's north coast. From shipwrecks to shipbuilding, Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum holds what was left behind to share with the future. Learn about the seafaring heritage that our area is so vastly steeped in. Call for hours.

Samoa Cookhouse Museum

On Cookhouse Rd., across bridge from Eureka 442-1659 • www.samoacookhouse.net/samoacookhouse-museum.html Museum is located in Samoa Cookhouse restaurant and features displays of culinary items and historical mementos from the early years of lumber and logging industries. Call for seasonal hours. Free.

TRINIDAD Trinidad Museum

400 Janis Ct., Trinidad • 677-3883 www.trinidadmuseum.org Exhibits display the natural and cultural history of the area, and include Yurok baskets, seashell and insect collections, historic photographs and a native plant garden. Visit the museum's website for information about current exhibits and programs. Thurs-Sun 12:30-4pm. Open Wed-Sun from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Free. Special school or group tours can be arranged by calling.

WILLOW CREEK Willow Creek China Flat Museum

38949 Hwy 299, Willow Creek 530-629-2653 • www.bigfootcountry.net When traveling the Trinity Highway stop in for a visit to the local Museum located in Willow Creek, just an hour from the coast of Arcata on Hwy 299. The Willow Creek - China Flat Museum was started in 1988. One of their big attractions of course is the "Bigfoot exhibit" containing generous donations of items including Bigfoot foot print casts, Bigfoot pictures, maps, and other papers exhibited in a building specifically built to house this collection. They have many very interesting “things from the past” your children will love to see, from “the good old days” we tell them about, or they’ve read about in school.

rt enriches the lives of young and old alike. Below is a partial list of art galleries in the area and also Art Walks. However, there are also many “alternative” galleries such as local hospitals, doctor's offices, restaurants and shops. So, expose yourself and your children to a little culture. Visit a gallery today!

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HUMBOLDT ARTS COUNCIL Morris Graves Museum of Art 636 F St., Eureka • 442-0278 www.humboldtarts.org

As the central arts agency in Humboldt County and the designated State/Local Partner of the California Arts Council, the Humboldt Arts Council provides leadership, programs and services to enhance the presence and vitality of the arts in the area. For a more complete listing of galleries and art-related events in Humboldt County, visit the Humboldt Arts Council's website. Morris Graves Museum houses seven galleries including a Courtyard Sculpture Garden, a Museum Store, classroom facilities, an Arts Resource Center and a Performance Rotunda, and each month, Eureka’s Arts Alive! brings an average of 2,500 community members to the Museum to enjoy.

ARCATA Arts! Arcata / Arcata Main Street Old Town Eureka • 822-4500 www.arcatamainstreet.com

A monthly celebration of visual and performing arts, on the second Friday of each month, businesses stay open late for Arts, from 6-9pm. Arcata, featuring local artists working in nearly every conceivable media.

Arcata Artisans

883 H St., Arcata • 825-9133 www.arcataartisans.com

The Fire Arts Center and Fire Arts Foundry 520 S. G St., Arcata • 826-1445 www.fireartsarcata.com

Global Village Gallery

973 H St., Arcata • 826-2323 www.globalvillagegallery.com

HSU Sculpture Garden

Humboldt State University Galleries 1 Harpst St., Arcata • 826-3624 www.humboldt.edu/art/galleries.html

• HSU Student Access Galleries

826-4149 www2.humboldt.edu/sag

Student-run exhibits in three campus locations: Foyer Gallery, Karshner Lounge, Student Business Service Building, 1st floor.

• HSU Third Street Gallery

416 3rd St., Eureka • 443-6363 www2.humboldt.edu/first

• Native American Arts Gallery

Behavioral/Social Science Building • 826-5814

• Reese Bullen Gallery

Art Department • 826-3813

EUREKA First Saturday Night Arts Alive! Old Town Eureka • 442-9054 www.eurekamainstreet.org No matter what the weather, art enthusiasts crowd Old Town and downtown Eureka for the first Saturday of the month during Arts Alive! Over 70 local merchants participate in the three-hour long art walk from 6-9pm. Art lovers, residents and visitors roam the streets, wandering from venue to venue stopping for coffee, catching up with old friends, discussing art and listening to the many artists providing music and entertainment along the way. Specific Arts Alive! listings are available each month on the Eureka Main Street website.

Second Saturday Family Arts Day Morris Graves Museum of Art 636 F St., Eureka • 442-0278 www.humboldtarts.org

Join the Humboldt Arts Council and the Morris Graves Museum of Art every month for Second Saturday Family Arts Day. Museum Activities for youth and families include performances, handson arts projects, and interactive storytelling.

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Art Galleries Many Hands Gallery

438 2nd St., Eureka • 445-0455 www.manyhandsgallery.net

Old Town Art Gallery

417 2nd St., Suite 102, Eureka • 445-2315 www.eurekaoldtownartgallery.com

Philosopher's Stone Gallery 218 F St., Eureka • 630-5034

Piante

620 2nd St., Eureka • 441-1322 www.piantegallery.com

Redwood Art Association Gallery

Explore the Arts ThePalette.com Humboldt County’s Guide to Art and Cultural Resource Distributed Free Throughout the County North Coast Open Studios

www.northcoastopenstudios.com Tour over 100 Humboldt County artists' studios from Redway to Orick and everywhere in between during the annual North Coast Open Studios held the first two weekends in June. Artists open their doors to the public to show their arts and crafts. For more information about North Coast Open Studios visit their website.

American Indian Art & Gift Shop 241 F St., Eureka • 445-8451 www.ncidc.org

603 F St., Eureka • 268-0755 www.redwoodart.us

Romano Gabriel Sculpture Garden 315 2nd St., Eureka • 442-0278 www.romanogabriel.com

Sidewalk Gallery

(Ellis Art and Engineering) 401 5th St., Eureka • 445-9050 www.ellisartandeng.blogspot.com

FERNDALE Ferndale Arts

580 Main St., Ferndale • 786-9634 www.ferndaleartgallery.com

FORTUNA Fortuna Art & Old Things

1026 Main St., Fortuna • 725-3003

GARBERVILLE Mateel Art Gallery

773 Redwood Dr., Garberville • 923-4895

TRINIDAD

Black Faun Arts

Strawberry Rock Gallery

Brenda Tuxford Gallery

Trinidad Art Night

212 G St., Eureka • 798-6207 www.blackfaunart.com 325 2nd St., Suite 203, Eureka • 442-8413 www.inkpeople.org

Buhne Art Studios

207 G St., Eureka 2nd floor of Buhne Bldg.

C Street Hall Gallery

208 C St., Eureka • 498-0059

Cheri Blackerby Gallery and The Studio 272 C St., Eureka • 443-1428 www.thestudioonline.org

Here & There

339 2nd St., Eureka • 441-9312

HSU Third Street Gallery

343 Main St., Trinidad • 677-5151 www.strawberryrockgallery.com 497-9767 • www.trinidadartnights.com Trinidad Art Nights is a free event that occurs throughout the town of Trinidad. There is a shuttle service provided by Cher-Ae Heights Casino to bring you from the Top of the Hill down to the Bay. Bring the whole family every first Fri May-Oct, from 6-9pm for a mesmerizing evening of Art, Music, Performance and Kids Activities.

Trinidad Art Gallery

490 Trinity St., Trinidad • 677-3770 www.trinidadartgallery.com Trinidad Art Gallery is an artist cooperative featuring the original art and fine crafts of Humboldt County's finest artists.

416 3rd St., Eureka • 443-6363 www2.humboldt.edu/first

WESTHAVEN

The Ink People Center for the Arts

501 S. Westhaven Dr., Trinidad • 677-9493 www.westhavencenter.org

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ealthy children lead to healthy families and communities. Abundant sources of health information and social services in Humboldt County can provide assistance with everything from preparing for childbirth and serving your kids healthy meals on a budget to child care and disaster preparedness.

Directory of Services for Families, Children and Teens • Adoption • Safety • AIDS Resources • Shelters • Alcohol & Other Drugs • Special Needs/ Disabilities • Bereavement Support • Support Groups • Breastfeeding • Teens • Child Abuse Services • Tobacco Education • Child Care • Transportation, Medical • Child ID Programs • Transportation Safety • Childbirth • Vision Care • Counseling • Dental Your Source for • Depression Specialized Pediatric • Disabilities Compounding • Disaster Preparedness • Divorce Ointments • Lotions • Domestic Violence Dye, Sugar or Preservative • Drugs & Alcohol Free Compounds Various strengths and concentrations as well • Eating Disorders as the following dosage forms: • Family Resource Centers Solutions/Suspensions • Gummies • Financial Assistance Lollipops • Freezer pops • Food & Nutrition Lozenges • Suppositories • Foster Families • General Information, Services and Referrals Across from St. Joseph Hospital • Health Care Programs 2515 Harrison Ave., Eureka • Health Care Providers 443-7086 • Fax 443-0302 • Homeless Support • Immunization The Only Pharmacy in Downtown Eureka • Legal Support & Information 525 5TH ST., Eureka • Literacy 443-1614 • Fax 443-4461 • Mental Health & Counseling • Mentoring • Native American Resources 1567 City Ctr. Rd., McKinleyville • Parenting 840-9923 • Fax 840-9928 • Pregnancy & Childbirth We Can Also Flavor Medications • Prevention Education www.cloneys.com • Runaways & Missing Children

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We go the extra mile for a smile Felines H. Tipton, DDS

General and Cosmetic Dentistry effective, safe, comfortable and long-lasting Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8am-4:30pm Closed: Mon & Thurs 1-2pm; Tues 1-2:30pm; Wed Noon-2pm

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Note: Unless otherwise noted, all area codes are 707. Dates/times/fees are subject to change. Readers are encouraged to call for current information.

ADOPTION ALSO SEE SUPPORT GROUPS PG. 120. Adoption Horizons 10 W. 7th St., Suite F, Eureka • 444-9909 www.adoption-horizons.org

Adoption Horizons is a community-based adoption agency licensed to conduct home studies, provide adoptive parent education and facilitation, and complete state-required post-placement services. They offer a variety of domestic programs and services to families considering adoption. Adoption Horizons serves Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity and Del Norte Counties, but is also licensed in 22 other counties. Find Adoption Horizons on Facebook.

AIDS RESOURCES California Children's Services SEE LISTING UNDER HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS PG. 107. North Coast AIDS Project (NorCAP) Community Wellness Center 908 7th St., Eureka • 441-5074 humboldtgov.org/620/North-Coast-AIDSProject-NorCAP

The North Coast AIDS Project (NorCAP) is a program of the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services Public Health. NorCAP provides HIV education, testing, prevention and client (case management) services. NorCAP provides Information and support for people vulnerable for contracting HIV and hepatitis C, support to people living with HIV, HIV/AIDS information resource for the North Coast community.

ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS AA – Alcoholics Anonymous

PO Box 3504, Eureka • 844-442-0711 www.aahumboldtdelnorte.net Support for those recovering from alcoholism or who are trying to stop drinking. Call for meeting information.

Al-Anon

443-1419 • www.ncwsa.org Support for family, friends and children of alcoholics. Family Groups help friends and families of alcoholics. All are welcome. • Alateen — A fellowship of young people (age 12-20) whose lives have been affected by the alcoholism or drug abuse of others. These groups are sponsored by certified Al-Anon members.

Children, Youth & Family Services

Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services — Mental Health 1711 3rd St., Eureka • 268-2800 www.co.humboldt.ca.us/hhs

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Provides an array of mental health, alcohol and drug related services through a comprehensive system of care. Includes assessment process, individual, family and group counseling, day treatment, medication evaluation and management, crisis or inpatient services, psychological testing and case management with focus on linkage and brokerage to other resources and services in the community; counseling at outpatient clinic, various school sites, intensive in-home support, juvenile hall and probation.

Fortuna Adventist Community Services 2331 Rohnerville Rd., Fortuna • 725-9381 fortunaacs.com/hart/

• Humboldt Alcohol Recovery Treatment (HART)

The goal of HART is to assist the client participating in the program to recognize his/her level of chemical dependency, acquaint him/her with life problems associated with chemical dependency, and to aid in their recovery. The staff works within the parameters of Title 9 to assist clients in making positive changes in their daily lives and to give them the tools to avoid future DUI offenses by providing quality group, face-to-face, and education components. Referral to other services are made as appropriate, or requested.

Hoopa Tribal Substance Abuse Program 2 Orchard Ave., Hoopa • 530-625-4211 www.hoopa-nsn.gov

The Substance Abuse program provides the community with a number of vital services that include but are not limited to; one-on-one counseling for adolescents and adults, screening and testing, five local AA/NA meetings per week, an intensive Out-Patient Program which includes prevention, relapse and addiction educational topics, and a new Teen Intensive Out-Patient Program, which meets twice per week. In addition to these services, counselors from the substance abuse program offer court advocacy and work with clients and their parole/probation officers in order to develop the most appropriate treatment and recovery plans.

ALSO SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 113. Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD SEE LISTING UNDER SUPPORT GROUPS PG. 120. Narcotics Anonymous – NA 444-8645 • www.humboldtna.org

Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using.

North Coast Substance Abuse Council 1205 Myrtle Ave., Eureka • 445-0869

North Coast Substance Abuse Council Crossroads is a sober living home providing a extended-stay residential treatment program

Health & So cial Se rvices and outpatient drug rehab for people struggling with drug addiction or alcoholism. Specializing in drug rehabilitation for individuals with dual diagnosis, gays and lesbians and men, North Coast Substance Abuse Council Crossroads also provides generalized substance abuse treatment. North Coast Substance Abuse Council Crossroads accepts self-payment as payment for drug and alcohol rehab services and sliding scale fees may be accepted, but is based on the patient's income.

The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Office of National Drug Control Policy 1-855-DRUGFREE • www.drugfree.org

The Partnership at Drugfree.org is a nonprofit organization that helps parents prevent, intervene in and find treatment for drug and alcohol use by their children. Bringing together renowned scientists, parent experts and communications professionals, this public health nonprofit translates current research on teen behavior, parenting, addiction and treatment into easy-to-understand resources.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – SAMHSA National Helpline • 1-800-662-4357 Suicide Prevention • 1-800-273-8255 www.samhsa.gov

ALSO SEE LISTINGS UNDER PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH PG. 116. St. Joseph Hospital Childbirth Center 2700 Dolbeer St., Eureka • 445-8121 www.stjoehumboldt.org/Our-Services/ Childbirth-Center.aspx

The Childbirth Center at St. Joseph Hospital offers quality patient care and family-centered maternity services for Moms-to-be and their families, as well as specialized safety features and the only Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on the north coast. Fees vary, but no interested clients will be turned away for inability to pay. Call to find out the location, time, and details of the classes, or see a more descriptive class schedule online. Some classes require pre-registration.

• Breastfeeding Care Line 445-8121, ext. 7536

St. Joseph Hospital’s Childbirth Center now has a hotline for mothers in need of breastfeeding help. Presented by SJH Lactation Services, the hotline is a phone service women can call with any questions or concerns about breastfeeding. All calls are returned within 24 hours from the time they are received by the St. Joseph Hospital lactation team.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

United Indian Health Services SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 113. WIC – Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program SEE LISTING UNDER FOOD & NUTRITION PG. 104.

SEE MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING PG. 112.

CHILD ABUSE SERVICES

SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. Offers publications, information and data, referrals for treatment, organizational grants and more on website.

BREASTFEEDING Birth Center

Mad River Community Hospital 3800 Janes Rd., Arcata • 826-8263 madriverhospital.com/birth-center-0 At Mad River Birth Center, they believe that birth is a time for celebration. It is a beginning of a new family that will forever be united. The gentle, capable nurses at the Birth Center will delight in welcoming the newest member of your new family into the world. Their experienced staff is trained to care for both you and your baby. They can answer your questions about pregnancy and childbirth and offer tips for comfort and healing.

Mother 2 Mother Support Circle

Breastfeeding Support Groups • 496-2108 www.starsnursingcentre.com Come chat and socialize with other moms and their babies, problem-solving parent and baby issues, sharing stories and making new friends. It’s fun, insightful and validating. I do weekly infant weight checks and discuss many health topics and All issues related to parenting. Come check it out! It’s free. Sponsored by St. Joseph hospital. Newborns to one year.

Child Welfare Services – CWS

Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services — Social Services 929 Koster St., Eureka • 445-6180 humboldtgov.org/497/Child-Welfare-Services The goal of Child Welfare Services (CWS) is to protect children from abuse and neglect and identify and build upon child and family strengths and supports in order to develop a sense of permanency for children and families, enhancing families’ capacities to provide for their children’s needs and improve their overall well-being.

• Emergency Response Services Emergency Response workers investigate reports of child maltreatment. While protection of the child is the goal, maintaining the family unit is emphasized whenever possible. Emergency response services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Emergency Response Units also provide shortterm intensive services to stabilize the family so that children can be safe and receive appropriate care. Emphasis is on crisis intervention and avoiding further intervention, such as Juvenile Court action.

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• Family Maintenance Services

• 24-Hour Support Line

Family Maintenance Services provides timelimited services to children in their homes, aimed at preventing or correcting neglect or abuse.

This free service provides hotline intervention, individual peer counseling, information, resources, referrals, advocacy, restraining order assistance, emergency food and clothing for individuals impacted by Intimate Partner Violence. Spanish language interpretation available.

A primary goal of Family Maintenance Services is to allow children to remain safely in their own homes by providing services and supervision for the family.

• Family Reunification Services Family Reunification Services provide timelimited services to families whose children cannot remain safely in the home and have been placed in foster care by the Juvenile Court. The goal of the Family Reunification Services is to help the family overcome safety issues so that children can be reunited with parents or guardians.

• Permanency Planning This program is designed to provide a permanent family for those children who, because of neglect or abuse, cannot safely remain at home or return to the home of the parent(s). Possible permanent plans include: adoption, guardianship or long-term foster care. The goal of Permanency Planning is to ensure that each child has the most stable home available to grow up.

Humboldt Domestic Violence Services PO Box 969, Eureka Office • 444-9255 24-hour Support Line • 443-6042 Toll-free line • 866-668-6543 www.hdvs.org

• Children's Programs Therapeutic childcare (0-16). Individual referrals, information and support for parents.

• Support Groups For individuals who have or are experiencing intimate partner violence (this includes verbal abuse). Groups are free. Call 443-6042 for more information.

SEE LISTING UNDER SHELTERS PG. 119. North Coast Rape Crisis Team PO Box 1011, Eureka • 443-2737 24-Hour Crisis Hotline • 445-2881 www.ncrct.org

• Child Abuse Prevention Project Child Abuse Prevention Project (CAPP) is designed for children from preschool through 6th grade. It is a prevention program that empowers children to recognize and deal effectively with potentially dangerous situations. Parent and teacher workshops are also available

• Children and Adults Learning to Mend – CALM A Children and Adults Learning to Mend is a program of the North Coast Rape Crisis Team that provides services specifically for child survivors and their families. Collect calls accepted.

Youth Services Bureau – YSB

Redwood Community Action Agency – RCAA 1100 California St., Eureka • 443-8322 www.rcaa.org

• Launch Pad (Transitional Living Program)

Northcoast Children’s Services Head Start • Early Head Start State Preschool & Childcare

(707) 822-7206 ncsheadstart.org Humboldt Kid's Digest

YSB's Launch Pad is a co-ed Transitional Living Program for homeless and runaway youth ages 16-20. The goal of the program is to assist young adults in making the transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Young adults reside in private or shared bedrooms in either two or three bedroom apartments. Food and necessities are provided by Launch Pad. YSB has a staff person on duty in the building 24 hours a day. Residents at Launch Pad may stay for a maximum period of 18 months. However, a resident's length of stay is ultimately determined by progress in the program, by compliance with program rules, and by the quality of interpersonal relations with others in the program.

• Our House Our House Shelter is a voluntary service for youth 12-17 years old. There are no youth that come to us unwillingly or without a guardian’s consent. We not only welcome parent or guardians participation, we rely on it as a means to providing help and support to the whole family. Our goal is to urge each youth back into their home whenever possible.

Health & So cial Se rvices Two Feathers Indian Child Welfare Program SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 114.

and children from birth to kindergarten age. NCS currently operates federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs, California State Preschool, General Child Care and Development Programs, and the California Child Care Food Service program. These programs provide services to approximately 1,000 children and their families in Humboldt and Del Norte counties.

CHILD CARE Changing Tides Family Services 2379 Myrtle Ave., Eureka 707-444-8293 • 800-795-3554 www.changingtidesfs.org

CHILD ID PROGRAMS

• Child Care Eligibility List The Changing Tides Family Services Child Care Eligibility List (CEL) is a list of families needing child care payment assistance in Humboldt County. If you are working, enrolled in school, or in a training program, and your family's gross monthly income meets eligibility requirements, you may qualify for a child care subsidy. By placing your name on this eligibility list you may be considered for enrollment in programs operated by Changing Tides Family Services. These programs include: Alternative Payment, Stage 2 and Stage 3, as well as Family Child Care Home Education Network programs and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership.

• Child Care Referrals Changing Tides Family Services provides a free child care referral service for parents who live or work in Humboldt County. Our database includes licensed and exempt child care centers, licensed family child care homes, play groups, and friend, family, and neighbor caregivers who have chosen to list with Changing Tides Family Services. Referrals are available by phone, email or in person.

• Help Paying for Child Care Several programs are available to help parents with the cost of child care. After completing an eligibility process, Changing Tides Family Services pays part or all of authorized care to the parent’s choice of provider. All types of providers are possible: child care centers, family child care homes, friends, neighbors, relatives, or faith-based providers.

Northcoast Children’s Services

Eureka Police Dept.

604 C St., Eureka Business line • 441-4060 Non-emergency • 441-4044 www.ci.eureka.ca.gov/depts/police/

• Child ID Fingerprinting

The Eureka Police Department offers Child ID Fingerprinting by appointment. All identification should be updated yearly during a child’s early years, including a recent picture and new fingerprints. EPD urges parents to take advantage of child safety events in their community.

CHILDBIRTH SEE LISTING UNDER PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH PG. 116, AND UNDER BREASTFEEDING PG. 97.

COUNSELING SEE LISTINGS UNDER MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING PG. 112.

DENTAL SEE ADS PG. 3 & 95, LISTINGS UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG 113 & MANY ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS CHAPTER. Redwoods Rural Health Center 101 West Coast Rd., Redway • 923-2783 www.rrhc.org

Family Health Care - Serving Patients of All Ages. Medical and Dental. Open Mon-Fri from 8am-5:30pm.

1266 9th St., Arcata • 822-7206 www.ncsheadstart.org

Northcoast Children’s Services is a private nonprofit corporation serving pregnant women

Child Care Services • Funds to Help Pay for Your Child Care • Parenting Services • Free Child Care Referrals • Mental Health Services • Respite for Individuals with Special Needs 2379 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, CA 95501 707-444-8293 800-795-3554 • www.changingtidesfs.org • Hablamos español Humboldt Kid's Digest

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DEPRESSION ALSO SEE MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING PG. 112. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 800-826-3632 • www.dbsalliance.org

DBSA envisions wellness for people who live with depression and bipolar disorder. Because DBSA was created for and is led by individuals living with mood disorders, our vision, mission, and programming are always informed by the personal, lived experience of peers. The mission of the DBSA is to provide hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.

DISABILITIES SEE SPECIAL NEEDS/DISABILITIES PG. 119.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS American Red Cross

3103 Concorde Dr., Mckinleyville • 832-5480 www.humboldtredcross.org Booklets and information on helping children cope with disaster, setting up family disaster plans and how to prepare family disaster supply kits. Presentations and workshops with teachers at local schools are available; contact a Red Cross volunteer coordinator for information.

Blue Lake Rancheria

428 Chartin Rd., Blue Lake • 668-5101 www.bluelakerancheria-nsn.gov If there is a severe disaster in Humboldt County, the Blue Lake Rancheria offers a secure regional evacuation site with shelter, food, ample washrooms and other facilities. The Blue Lake Casino and Hotel and The Play Station 777 are all designed to function as a disaster relief center with emergency backup power. Please call or email for more information.

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency 800-621-3362 www.fema.gov FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards.

Living on Shaky Ground

1 Harpst St., Arcata www2.humboldt.edu/shakyground/ Free download of earthquake and tsunami preparedness magazine prepared by the Humboldt Earthquake Education Center of Humboldt State University's Geology Department.

DIVORCE Humboldt Family Service Centers Children of Divorce Workshop 1802 California St., Eureka • 443-7358 humboldtfamilyservice.org Humboldt Kid's Digest

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Bipolar Disorder In Children

Evidence exists that bipolar disorder, also called manicdepressive illness, can occur in children and adolescents. It is difficult to diagnose in youth because it does not fit precisely the symptom criteria for adults, and because its symptoms can resemble or co-occur with those of other common childhood-onset mental disorders. It also may be mistaken for normal childhood behaviors. For more information, contact a mental health care practitioner, or visit these websites:

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Humboldt • www.dbsalliance.org

The Balanced Mind Parent Network • www.thebalancedmind.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness • www.nami.org

National Mental Health Institute • www.nimh.nih.gov

The four-hour educational workshop presents material about the potential impact of divorce on children, and how negative effects can be minimized. The program has been designed to help divorcing parents understand the needs of their children before, during, and after the divorce. These needs vary with the children's ages.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEE CHILD ABUSE SERVICES PG. 97, MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING PG. 112, AND SHELTERS PG. 119.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL SEE ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS PG. 96.

EATING DISORDERS Overeaters Anonymous

505-891-2664 • www.oa.org Overeaters Anonymous is a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Regular meetings held in various locations throughout Humboldt County. If one is not near you, there are also telephone and online meetings. It is not necessary to register in order to participate. Visit the O.A. website for locations and times.

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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS

• Manila Family Resource Center

Humboldt Network of Family Resource Centers

• McKinleyville Family Resource Center

440-9343 • www.hnfrc.org

• 2-1-1 Humboldt

1707 E St., Ste. 4, Eureka 441-1001

• Arcata Family Resource Center Arcata School District 2400 Baldwin St., Arcata 822-4858

1611 Peninsula Dr., Manila, 444-9771 1459 Hiller Rd. (PO Box 2668), McKinleyville • 840-0905

• Mattole Valley Resource Center Mattole Valley Community Center PO Box 191, Petrolia 629-3348

• Rio Dell Community Resource Center 99 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell, 764-5239

• Blue Lake Community Resource Center

• South Bay Union School District Healthy Start

• Bridgeville Community Center

• Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center

• Carlotta Healthy Start Community Center

• Willow Creek Community Resource Center

• Eel River Valley Multi-Generational Center

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

111 Greenwood (PO Box 458), Blue Lake • 668-4281

38717 Kneeland Rd. (Box 3), Bridgeville 777-1775 300 Wilder Rd. (Box 7), Carlotta 768-3860

2280 Newburg Rd. (PO Box 744), Fortuna • 725-3300

• Eureka City Schools – Marshall Family Resource Center 2100 J St., Eureka 441-2516

• Eureka Community Resource Center 35 West 3rd St., Eureka 442-5239

• Fortuna Community Services 2331 Rohnerville Rd., Fortuna 725-1166

• Fortuna Elementary Family Resource Center 2089 Newburg Rd., Fortuna 725-9082

• Hupa Family Resource Center 9 Holt St. (Box 728), Hoopa 530-625-4000

• Jefferson Center & Park 1000 B St., Eureka 497-6280

• Loleta Community Resource Center Loleta Elementary School 700 Loleta Dr., Loleta, 733-5239

5230 Vance Ave., Eureka, 445-5933

344 Humboldt Ave. (Box 369), Redway 923-1147 38883 Hwy 299 (PO Box 939), Willow Creek • 530-629-3141

Changing Tides Family Services 2379 Myrtle Ave., Eureka 707-444-8293 • 800-795-3554 www.changingtidesfs.org

• Help Paying for Child Care Financial help from various subsidized child care programs such as Parent Choice/Alternative Payment, CalWORKs Stages 2 & 3, Family Child Care Home Education Network, Early Head Start—Child Care Partnership, and Child Care Foster Bridge.

Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services Social Services 929 Koster St., Eureka • 877-410-8809

• CalFresh

humboldtgov.org/519/CalFresh CalFresh, California’s name for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides eligible households with an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card that works just like a debit card and can be used at most grocery stores and farmers markets to ensure access to healthy foods. CalFresh is a nutrition supplement and is not intended to meet a family’s entire food need.

George Petersen Insurance Agency 416 E Street | Eureka, CA 95501 707.442.2971 | Fax 707.442.7281 www.gpins.com | info@gpins.com | License # 0603247 Humboldt Kid's Digest

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• CalWORKs

humboldtgov.org/525/CalWORKs CalWORKs (California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids) is California’s TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) program that provides temporary financial assistance and employment focused services to families with minor children who have income and property below State limits for their family size. Welfare to Work is the Employment Services portion of CalWORKs that assists parents of CalWORKs children in obtaining the skills needed to quickly secure employment and become self-sufficient.

• Medi-Cal

humboldtgov.org/528/Medi-Cal Medi-Cal, California’s version of Medicaid, provides medical coverage for a variety of health care services. Medi-Cal serves low-income and middle-income individuals and families. Call 877-410-8809 to complete the entire application process over the phone or find out other ways to apply.

Redwood Coast Regional Center SEE LISTING UNDER SPECIAL NEEDS/ DISABILITIES PG. 120. Redwood Community Action Agency – RCAA SEE LISTING UNDER GENERAL INFORMATION, SERVICES & REFERRALS PG. 107. Toys for Tots — Marine Corps League Marine Toys for Tots Foundation 2383 Myrtle Ave., Eureka • 443-4880 www.toysfortots.org

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys for children up to age 12, during Oct, Nov and Dec each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Families who would like to request toys for their children may contact the local coordinator, or complete a request form which they can get from any local elementary school office in Humboldt County.

Union Labor Health Foundation

Partners with Humboldt Area Foundation 363 Indianola Rd., Bayside • 442-2417 www.ulhf.org

• Angel Fund

The Angel Fund is designed to provide rapid help for defined medical and healthcare related needs for people residing within Humboldt County. Funds are generally granted on a one time basis per person per 365 day period. Items that are of a recurrent nature are generally not funded. Items that have other identifiable sources of funding, either from insurance, government organizations or other charitable organizations, will not be funded. The Fund serves the needs of both children and adults.

• Children's Dental Angel Fund The Dental Angel Fund provides small grants to meet immediate dental needs of children up to age 19. This fund is similar to the Angel Fund except it addresses dental needs specifically in situations where emergency funds are required. Does not provide assistance with cosmetic or orthodontic requests. Applications are by referral from the child's regular dental care provider, accepted at any time and are reviewed periodically.

• Community Health Grant The Community Health Grant supports healthrelated projects and programs in Humboldt County. The Foundation provides funding to nonprofit institutions that nurture, foster, encourage, support and educate in order to enhance the well-being of each individual within the County of Humboldt.

FOOD & NUTRITION Blue Lake Rancheria

428 Chartin Rd., Blue Lake • 668-5101 www.bluelakerancheria-nsn.gov The Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe provides over 40,000 meals for children throughout the Humboldt County service area, including school breakfasts, lunches, after-school snacks, summer lunches, nutrition intervention and needs assessment assistance. Services provided through tribal government programs, a variety of community partnerships and grants. Please call or email for more information.

CalFresh SEE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PG. 101. Changing Tides Family Services 2379 Myrtle Ave., Eureka 707-444-8293 • 800-795-3554 www.changingtidesfs.org

• Child Care Food Program The Child Care Food Program partially or fully reimburses meals served in participating licensed family child care homes and in TrustLine-license exempt child care homes. Providers who participate in this program provide meals or snacks that meet federal nutrition standards at no additional expense to the parent. These homes are monitored for compliance with federal standards.

Eureka Rescue Mission

PO Box 76 • 445-3787 Men's Emergency Shelter 110 2nd st., Eureka • 443-4551 Women's and Children's Shelter 107 3rd St., Eureka • 443-5016 www.eurekarescuemission.org Food and clothing, shelter on a nightly basis when available. ID needed for shelter. Women's and children's shelter offered on longer term basis. Showers and clothing exchange also available.

Hoopa Food Distribution

Hoopa Valley Tribe Highway 96, Hoopa • 530-625-4646 www.hoopa-nsn.gov Distribution of USDA food items in the Hoopa

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Food for People

307 W. 14th St., Eureka • 445-3166 www.foodforpeople.org Food for People, the food bank for Humboldt County, provides emergency and supplemental food for low-income individuals and households, including families with children. Families in need of food from the Food for People Choice Pantry located at 307 W. 14th St. in Eureka may call to schedule an appointment; walk-in appointments may also be available during distribution hours. Each household may “shop” in the Choice Pantry once per calendar month. In addition, bread, and often fruits and vegetables, are available in their lobby every weekday. Eligibility is limited to one food box per month, although bread and produce are offered daily, as available. Food for People also provides food for a network of 15 additional pantries and three congregate meal programs located throughout Humboldt County; please visit the website or call for the location of a pantry in your community. Free produce markets are also offered May-Oct at four locations in Eureka, Fortuna, Garberville and Redway, and the Mobile Produce Pantry operates countywide year round.

• Backpacks for Kids Program This program provides a backpack filled with kid-friendly, nutritious food every Friday during the school year for children at participating schools who are considered at risk for hunger over the weekend.

• Children’s Summer Lunch Program The Summer Food Service Program, also known as the Children’s Summer Lunch Program, provides free sack lunches to low income children whose families cannot afford the additional cost of the extra meals once school is out. The majority of the children served qualify for free or reduced cost breakfast and lunch during the school year.

Additional Pantry Network Locations • ARCATA Trinity Baptist Church

2450 Alliance Rd., Arcata, Wed 4-6pm.

• BLUE LAKE Blue Lake Community Resource Center 111 Greenwood Ave., Blue Lake • 668-4281

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St. Vincent de Paul

35 W 3rd St., Eureka • 443-9747 Lunch Mon-Fri 12-1pm.

• FERNDALE Ferndale Community Church

712 Main St., Ferndale • 786-4475 3rd Thurs 1-3pm.

• FORTUNA

St. Joseph’s Pantry Shelf 2292 Newberg Rd., Fortuna • 725-1148 Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-noon.

• GARBERVILLE Garberville Presbyterian Church

437 Maple Ln., Garberville • 923-3295 Tues, Wed 2-4pm; Thurs 10:30-noon.

• LOLETA Loleta Community Church

228 Church St., Loleta • 733-5239 3rd Thurs 3–5pm.

• MCKINLEYVILLE McKinleyville Family Resource Center 1450 Hiller Rd., McKinleyville • 840-0905 Tues and Fri 11am–1pm.

• ORICK Orick Elementary School

120918 Hwy 101, Orick • 488-2803 3rd Thurs noon–2pm.

• REDWAY Mateel Community Center

59 Rusk Ln., Redway • 923-3368 Daily lunch noon-1pm.

• SCOTIA Bread for Life

143 Main St., Scotia • 764-5239 3rd Thurs 10am-2pm.

• TRINIDAD Trinidad Lion’s Club Pantry

Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St., Trinidad 3rd Wed 10:30am-12:30pm.

• WILLOW CREEK Willow Creek Community Resource Center Pantry 38883 Hwy 299 • 530-629-3141 Thurs 8:30am-1pm.

Fortuna Adventist Community Services 2331 Rohnerville Rd., Fortuna • 725-1166 www.fortunaacs.com/dorcas/

3rd Thurs 10am-2pm or as needed.

• Dorcas Program

• BRIDGEVILLE Bridgeville Community Center

Dorcas began meeting the food and clothing needs of low-income families in the Eel River Valley over 55 years ago. In 1987 Dorcas volunteers realized their goal of a permanent home with the completion of the FACS building at 2331 Rohnerville Road. The Dorcas program continues to meet the needs of the clients who walk through their doors with a “choice” food pantry and vouchers to shop at Tabitha’s Place for clothing, bedding, and household items.

38717 Kneeland Rd., Bridgeville • 777-1775 Fri following the 3rd Thurs 10am–3pm, or as needed.

• EUREKA Humboldt Senior Resource Center 1910 California St., Eureka • 443-9747 3rd Wed 8:30-10am.

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Northcoast Children’s Services SEE LISTING UNDER CHILD CARE PG. 99. Salvation Army 2123 Tydd St., Eureka • 442-6475

Emergency food, clothing and help with utility bills, as resources permit. Open Mon-Fri 10am-3pm.

WIC – Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program

Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services 317 2nd St., Eureka • 445-6255 humboldtgov.org/657/Women-InfantsChildren-WIC/humboldt.gov.org/659/WICServices This Program is for income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and nonbreastfeeding women and children under the age of 5 who have a nutritional need. WIC is a federally funded program, administered by the California Department of Health Services.

– Eureka WIC Clinic

317 2nd St., Eureka • 445-6255 Mon, Tues, Thurs 8:30am–4:30pm Wed 7:30am-5:45pm, Fri 8:30am-3pm

– Fortuna WIC Clinic

1108 Main St., Fortuna • 726-9427 Mon, Wed, Thurs 9-11:30am and 1-4pm Tues 9-11:30am and 1-5:30pm

– Garberville WIC Clinic

727 Cedar St., Garberville • 923-2779 Tues and Thurs 9–11:30am and 1–4pm

– McKinleyville WIC Clinic

1450 Hiller Rd., McKinleyville • 839-1173 Thurs 8:30am–1pm and 2-4:30pm Fri 8:30am–1:30pm

• Breastfeeding Education and Support Participants receive encouragement, education and help with breastfeeding. Electric and manual breast pumps are available for loan. A Certified Lactation Consultant is on staff and is accessible to all postpartum women and infants.

• Food Vouchers

United Indian Health Services WIC 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata • 825-4098 www.uihs.org

UIHS Nutrition Services strives to serve clients by providing a variety of culturally appropriate programs to improve the health of the UIHS community. These programs emphasize wellness, disease prevention, and the management of nutrition-related conditions. Through individual and group education, special events and community outreach, our mission is to enhance quality of life by supporting healthy eating and nutrition throughout the lifecycle.

• Community Nutrition The purpose of the United Indian Health Services Community Nutrition Program is to educate the Native American population of Humboldt and Del Norte Counties on the benefits of good nutrition and an active lifestyle. Through increasing access to fresh, healthy produce, hands-on activities with kids, cooking demonstrations, group classes, and information distribution at local community events, we are able to reach people throughout the UIHS service area. Our hope is that we can help our clients make better decisions when it comes to their health and the health of their families.

• Potawot Community Food Garden The three-acre Potawot Community Food Garden provides the UIHS community with a wide range of fresh, organically grown produce. The produce is distributed to the UIHS community through a bi-weekly produce stand from June-Oct at the clinic, subscription to the Kay-woi Basket Membership program, and participation in CalFresh, Diabetes, Women, Infant and Child Program (WIC) and American Indian Infant Health Initiative programs. The adjoining Potawot Herb Garden provides the UIHS community with both traditional American Indian and European culinary and medicinal herbs. The Potawot Community Food Garden offers educational opportunities through a series of workshops on nutrition, organic agriculture, and hands-on internships during the summer months Contact the UIHS Community Nutrition Program for more information about the food garden.

WIC provides food vouchers to be used at local grocery stores for healthy foods for your family. Fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, whole grains, eggs, peanut butter, and beans are just some of the food items available on WIC.

ALSO SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 113.

• Nutrition Assessment and Education

2379 Myrtle Avenue., Eureka 444-8293 • 800-795-3554 www.changingtidesfs.org

WIC provides limited assessment and screening by staff who are trained in maternal and child health, individual nutrition education, instructions in food preparation and tips for food shopping.

• Referrals WIC provides referrals to food banks and other food support programs, housing resources, domestic violence services, medical and dental health services, substance abuse counseling, public health nursing services, and other programs.

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FOSTER FAMILIES Changing Tides Family Services

Current resource parents with a recent child placement may be eligible for child care assistance through the Child Care Foster Bridge Program. Contact the CWS Social Worker or the Child Care Navigator at 707-444-8293.

Environmental Alternatives 2928 E St., Eureka • 443-7370 www.ea.org

Environmental Alternatives (EA) is a private, nonprofit corporation that provides a variety

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Children & Family Services Become a Humboldt County Resource Family A little space in your life today can make a big difference in the life of a child. Resource Families meet a need no one else can and are urgently needed throughout Humboldt County. Resource Families are just like yours. Single people, couples and people with or without children can become Resource Families. They can be retired, working or going to school. They can own a home or rent. Most importantly, Resource Families are people who genuinely care about the well-being of children and their families. Resource Families are needed throughout our community so that children and youth can stay in their neighborhoods and schools until reunification with their families or other permanent arrangements can be made. Financial support is provided, and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health needs are fully covered through Medi-Cal at no cost to the Resource Family. Additional supports are also available.

For more information about becoming a Resource Family please call 707-499-3410

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of residential services to neglected, abused, and delinquent children. EA operates a Foster Family Agency, Group Home Program, Transitional Housing Placement Program (THPP) and Transitional Housing Program Plus (THP+). The corporation was founded in 1981 when it opened its first group home in Quincy. The Foster Family Agency began in 1983 to better meet the needs of foster care in northern California. The social work staff have extensive background in human services and meet all State licensing standards. The corporation provides residential service to as many as 500 children at any time.

Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services 929 Koster St., Eureka Foster Care Hotline • 499-3410 humboldtgov.org/534/Foster-ParentRecruitment

Foster parents are people like you who believe that children are worthy of their best efforts – every day. Foster parents are people who genuinely care about the well-being of children and their families. They are people who are married, single, retired, working, students, or have children (or not) who provide needed stability for youth in foster care. Foster parents understand that children will thrive in a home where they are cared for unconditionally. If you are interested in helping to fulfill this need in our community, please take a moment to learn more about fostering our children.

Requirements The basic requirements for becoming a foster parent are: • 21 years of age or older. • Accept the temporary nature of foster care • Attend a foster parent orientation. • Be a team player with the goal to meet the needs of the foster youth. • Complete 24 hours of preservice training. • Meet state licensing requirements for housing and safety. • Participate in aiding the foster youth’s transition back to his or her family or to an adoptive home.

New Directions of Humboldt Foster Family Association

2039 E. St., Eureka • 498-8512 humboldtgov.org/537/Foster-Parent-Resources New Directions of Humboldt Foster Family Association offers members monthly training, advocacy, support groups, and more. Typically the association meets the second Thurs each month, 9:30am-11:30am, at the Nazarene Church on E St. in Eureka.

GENERAL INFORMATION, SERVICES & REFERRALS ALSO SEE FYI BOX FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & INFORMATION PG. 110. 2-1-1 Humboldt Switchboard 1707 E St., Eureka Main Office • 443-8636, Help Line • 441-1001 211humboldt.org Humboldt Kid's Digest

The 2-1-1 Switchboard is a free, confidential telephone number connecting callers to community resources. Callers talk to a live person who will listen and help clarify their needs, identify options and connect them to the needed resource. 2-1-1 is a toll-free health and human services number available 24/7. It is a nationally-accredited program that helps connect callers to non emergency resources they need, as well as to community service and volunteer opportunities.

American Cancer Society

2942 F St., Eureka • 443-2155 www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society offers cancer, tobacco and nutrition education programs, and free information and resources for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis. College scholarships are available for youth cancer survivors. The Society is a good source for free brochures, posters and other materials for school research reports.

Boys Town National Hotline

24-hour National Hotline • 800-448-3000 www.boystown.org The Boys Town National Hotline is a 24-hour crisis, resource and referral line for both boys and girls and their parents. Trained counselors can respond to questions every day of the week, 365 days of the year. The line can help children and parents with suicide prevention, depression, school issues, parenting troubles, runaways, relationship problems, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, chemical dependency, anger and much more.

California Adolescent Health Collaborative

660 3rd St. Suite 300, Oakland • 510-788-7557 www.californiateenhealth.org CAHC is a public-private statewide coalition with the goal of increasing understanding and support for adolescent health and wellness in California. Other services provided by CAHC are detailed on the organization’s website and include links to state-funded health programs and referral services.

California Youth Crisis Line

800-843 5200 • www.youthcrisisline.org The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) is a statewide, toll free, 24-hour, confidential Hotline available to teens and young adults ages 12-24 and/or any adults supporting youth. It doesn't matter if a caller is in crisis or just needs someone to talk to, trained counselors are there to help and listen. CYCL is also an immediate, reliable and free link between youth and local services. They can help you find homeless youth shelters, youthserving medical clinics, on-going counseling services and much more throughout California. For additional resources, go to www.calyouth.org and click on Resources.

Children Now

1404 Franklin St., Suite 700, Oakland 510-763-2444 • www.childrennow.org Children Now’s mission is to find common ground among influential opinion leaders,

Health & So cial Se rvices interest groups and policymakers, who together can develop and drive socially innovative, “winwin” approaches to helping all children achieve their full potential. Children Now also leads The Children’s Movement of California, a grassroots network of more than 1,150 business, education, parent, civil rights, and faith-, community-, and ethnic-based organizations, as well as thousands of individuals, that want to see children prioritized in public policymaking.

Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)

449 15th St. Suite 310, Oakland • 510-663-3224 www.cdfca.org CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby or speak for themselves. They pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school or suffer family breakdown. CDF began in 1973 and is a private, nonprofit organization supported by foundations, corporation grants and individual donations. They have never taken government funds.

First 5 Humboldt

525 2nd St., Ste. 201, Eureka • 445-7389 www.humkids.org First 5 Humboldt, together with families and communities, promotes comprehensive, integrated systems of services for early childhood development in order to foster secure, healthy and loving children eager to learn and develop their full potential.

Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services 800-698-0843 www.humboldtgov.org/624/CareLine-forFamily-Health-Information

• Care Line for Family Health Information

The Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division Careline is a toll-free number that provides information and referrals for free and low-cost health care for the community. Examples of referrals include assistance with locating prenatal care, immunizations, dental care and well-baby exams. Open 8:30am-noon and 1-5pm Mon-Fri.

Kris Kelly Health Information Center Evergreen Lodge, 2711 Dolbeer, Eureka 442-9094 • www.kkhic.org

Phone consultation and walk-in assistance with referral, resources and information for health and mental health, housing, food, alcohol and chemical dependencies, disabilities, employment, recycling and more. Assists with access to services within the area and facilitates support groups for a variety of issues.

Redwood Community Action Agency – RCAA 904 G St., Eureka • 269-2001 www.rcaa.org

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moderate income residents of Humboldt County. Its long-term goal is to develop programs through which people can become self-sufficient and empowered to improve their own lives.

• Launch Pad (Transitional Living Program) 445-8322. YSB's Launch Pad is a co-ed Transitional Living Program for homeless and runaway youth ages 16-20. The goal of the program is to assist young adults in making the transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Young adults reside in private or shared bedrooms in either two or three bedroom apartments. Food and necessities are provided by Launch Pad. YSB has a staff person on duty in the building 24-hours a day. Residents at Launch Pad may stay for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, a resident's length of stay is ultimately determined by progress in the program, by compliance with program rules, and by the quality of interpersonal relations with others in the program.

• Youth Crisis Hotline 444-CARE (2273). YSB’s 24-Hour crisis hotline was established to provide immediate over-thephone intervention, information and referrals to youth and families in crisis. Crisis staff are trained to deal with any caller’s concerns or questions and are updated on current and appropriate referrals. All access to our crisis shelter begins by calling the hotline.

• Youth Services Bureau – YSB YSB serves youth and their families in Humboldt County with the goal of preventing small problems within the family, school and community from becoming large ones.

William T. Rooney Resource Center Humboldt Area Foundation 363 Indianola Rd., Bayside • 442-2993 hafoundation.org

Opened in 1994, with initial support from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the William T. Rooney Fund, the Rooney Resource Center is the North Coast's support center for nonprofit organizations. The Rooney Resource Center is located at the Humboldt Area Foundation Community Center and is open Mon through Fri from 8:30am-5pm. Facilities include a comprehensive resource library, a searchable grants database, plus conference rooms for workshops, training seminars and retreats.

HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS Blue Lake Rancheria

428 Chartin Rd., Blue Lake • 668-5101 www.bluelakerancheria-nsn.gov The Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe sponsors an annual health fair to provide free and low cost screenings, scans, tests, vaccinations and shots for the entire community. Presented in partnership with local hospitals and medical services providers, attendees can also obtain information on nutrition, disease management, alternative medicine and much more. Please call or email to save the date for the next scheduled community health fair.

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Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services humboldtgov.org/192/Department-of-HealthHuman-Services

The Department of Health and Human Services offers a wide variety of mental health, public health and social services, including vaccinations.

• California Children’s Services

445-6212 • humboldtgov.org/621/CaliforniaChildrens-Services-CCS California's medical program for treating children diagnosed with certain physically disabling conditions was started by the California legislature in 1927. Many medical conditions that are physically disabling are eligible for benefits under the California Children's Services (CCS) Program. This tax-supported program provides specialized medical care and rehabilitation for children whose families cannot provide all or part of the care.

• Child Health & Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) 445-6210 • http://www.humboldtgov. org/636/Child-Health-Disability-Prevention

The Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program is a health promotion and disease prevention program serving infants, children and teens. We refer families to health care providers if they do not have established medical homes and to Medi-Cal if they do not have insurance. We work with health care providers to promote quality well child care and provide follow up of children diagnosed with problems during their CHDP exam. The exams are comprehensive providing a complete history and physical that can identify hearing, vision, physical, dental, developmental and mental health problems.

• Child Passenger Safety Program

476-4991 • humboldtgov.org/569/ChildPassenger-Safety-Program The Child Passenger Safety Program has free classes, car seat installation assistance and safety seat inspections to reduce injuries and deaths in children riding in vehicles. We serve low-income, underserved or non-Englishspeaking families. Because of our work, more than 1200 Humboldt County babies and children in vehicles are safer. Car seats and boosters save lives – Buckle up!

• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 268-2132 • humboldtgov.org/607/ChildhoodLead-Poisoning-Prevention-Prog

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to educate about lead poisoning prevention, and to increase blood lead level testing in the county. Public Health Nursing provides case management services for children with elevated blood lead levels.

• Fire Safety / Fire Prevention

267-9542 • www.humboldtgov.org/698/FireProtection-Services Can help with cost of fire abatement for fire defense for those unable to afford it.

• Healthy Kids Humboldt

442-6066 • humboldtgov.org/651/HealthyKids-Humboldt Healthy Kids Humboldt is the local Children’s Health Initiative that reaches out to uninsured families and helps enroll the children in low-and no-cost health insurance, as well as connect them to local medical care. Its goal is to ensure that all eligible Humboldt County children, ages 0 to 19, have access to preventative and emergency health care.

• Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health

445-6210 • humboldtgov.org/1013/MaternalChild-Adolescent-Health Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health receives funding from the State Department of Maternal Child Health. Staff at the local health offices develop and coordinate MCAH services and administer special projects in the area of maternal and child health, provide professional and community health education, and conduct the applicable programs.

• Nurse-Family Partnership

268-2105 • humboldtgov.org/578/NurseFamily-Partnership Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a voluntary, home-visiting program for first-time parents. As a first-time mom, you most likely have a lot of questions. That’s why NFP nurse home visitors start working with you before you give birth to your child. By meeting with you as early in your pregnancy as possible, our nurse home visitors address your questions and concerns, prepare you for childbirth, and help ensure that you have a healthy baby. From helping you to have a healthy pregnancy, to coaching you on child development, to empowering you to pursue your heart’s desire, your nurse home visitor will always be there for you, so you can be there for your baby. (Serving the entire Humboldt County area.)

• Oral Health Program

445-6210 • humboldtgov.org/655/Oral-Health Dental disease is the most common chronic childhood disease; more frequent than hayfever and the common cold. In local schools with low-income populations, approximately 30% of children have untreated cavities.

• Perinatal Services

445-6210 • humboldtgov.org/656/PerinatalServices The Perinatal Services program assists pregnant women and their families in accessing services to support a healthy pregnancy. The Perinatal Service Coordinator:

Health & So cial Se rvices • Links pregnant women with prenatal care providers and provides them with health and resource information. • Provides access for Medi-Cal eligible pregnant women to a comprehensive program of care including prenatal health education, nutrition counseling, psychosocial support and obstetric care. • Provides ongoing technical assistance to local medical providers to meet certification and practice requirements for CPSP.

• Public Health Nursing

268-2105 • humboldtgov.org/583/PublicHealth-Nursing Public Health Nurses provide case management home visiting services to all ages and in all geographic locations of the County. Referrals are received from a variety of sources: hospitals, medical offices, Social Services, schools, general public, and self-referrals. Public Health Nurses work in conjunction with Community Health Outreach Workers to provide health and safety assessments and offer appropriate education. Public Health Nurses have received Disaster Training and are available in case of an event.

• Water Safety / Drowning Prevention 268-2132 • humboldtgov.org/633/WaterSafety-Drowning-Prevention

The Injury Prevention Program is the lead agency participating in the Water Safety Coalition, a group of concerned citizens and representatives from water-related organizations working toward water safety awareness and drowning prevention. Thanks to a grant from the Sea Tow Foundation, the water safety program has been able to make close to 200 life jackets available to borrow at loan stations throughout Humboldt County. The life jackets vary from infant to adult in size.

Mad River Community Hospital 3800 Janes Rd., Arcata • 822-3621 madriverhospital.com

The specially trained doctors and nurses at Mad River Hospital understand how important it is to have families stay with children when they come to the Emergency Room; as it can be a scary time. Mad River Hospital has met special training and equipment requirements and has been designated as an Emergency Room approved for Pediatrics (EDAP). This means that the ER has equipment and instruments that have been sized for children. All nurses are specially trained in the care of children (PALS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support).

Redwoods Rural Health Center

101 West Coast Rd., Redway • 923-2783 www.rrhc.org Providing high quality Family Practice primary care for all ages including: Medical, Dental, Adult and Pediatric Acupuncture, Behavioral Health Services, Nutrition Education, and Insurance and CalFresh Enrollment.

Shriners Hospitals for Children

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Shriners Hospitals offer medical services to children under age 18 who have been burned or suffer from bone or muscular disorders or spinal cord injuries. Assistance is available regardless of race, religion or relationship to a Shriner. Treatment is free of charge; screening clinics held nationwide.

Six Rivers Planned Parenthood 3225 Timber Fall Court • 442-5700

Planned Parenthood offers a variety of services. Clinic Services are offered for women, men and teens, pregnancy testing and options, information, testing and treatment for urinary tract infection and STDs, HIV testing, breast exams and Pap exams and more. They accept many insurance plans. If you don't have insurance, affordable coverage options may be available.

HOMELESS SUPPORT ALSO SEE FOOD & NUTRITION PG. 102, RUNAWAYS & MISSING CHILDREN PG. 118, AND SHELTERS PG. 119. Eureka City Schools Family Resource Center 2100 J St., Eureka • 441-2516 www.eurekacityschools.org

• Homeless Education Project The Homeless Education Project connects Eureka City Schools homeless children and their families to the services they may need in the schools and community to help pave the way to school enrollment, attendance and success. The Homeless Education Project goes about doing this by providing liaisons to support a successful ECS school experience, providing transportation to school, backpacks, school and hygiene supplies, school shoes, clothing, laundry vouchers, literacy activities in the shelters, access to mental health counseling and housing programs, as well as access to the basic needs of food clothing and shelter.

Redwood Community Action Agency – RCAA 904 G St., Eureka • 269-2001 www.rcaa.org

Redwood Community Action Agency (RCAA) is a locally based, private nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of services to low and moderate income residents of Humboldt County. Its long-term goal is to develop programs through which people can become self-sufficient and empowered to improve their own lives.

• Our House Our House Shelter is a voluntary service for youth 12-17 years old. There are no youth that come to us unwillingly or without a guardian’s consent. We not only welcome parent or guardian participation, we rely on it as a means to providing help and support to the whole family. Our goal is to urge each youth back into their home whenever possible.

• RAVEN Project 443-7099. The RAVEN Project is a youth-led, youth-implemented street outreach program/ drop-in center. The population RAVEN serves is

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youth up to age 21 who are homeless, runaway, traveling, disenfranchised, on the street or at risk. The free services provided include: weekly anonymous HIV testing, peer mediation/counseling, harm reduction education, job preparation assistance, social service application assistance, financial aid and school registration

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YES – Youth Educational Services Humboldt State University House 91, HSU, Arcata • 826-4965 www2.humboldt.edu/yes

Health Care Providers & Information

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REFERRALS Humboldt – Del Norte County Dental Society • 443-7476 Humboldt – Del Norte County Medical Society • 442-2367 Humboldt Community Switchboard 2-1-1 • 441-1001 • 877-460-6000 Hupa Family Resource Center 8 Holt St., Hoopa • 530-625-4000 Kris Kelly Health Info. Center 442-9094 • www.kkhic.org Willow Creek Community Resource Center, 38883 Hwy 299 • 530-629-3141 CLINICS & HEALTH CENTERS ARCATA Open Door Clinic 770 10th St. • 826-8610 NorthCountry Clinic 785 18th St. • 822-2481 Prenatal & Obstetrics • 822-1385 United Indian Health Services Potawot Health Village 1600 Weeot Way• 825-5010 EUREKA Burre Dental Clinic 959 Myrtle Ave. • 442-7078 Eureka Open Door Community Health Center 2200 Tydd St. • 441-1624 FORTUNA Redwood Women’s Center 3309 Renner Dr. • 725-6108 GARBERVILLE / REDWAY Redwood Rural Health Clinic 101 West Coast Rd., #B, Redway • 923-2783 Southern Humboldt Community Clinic 733 Cedar St., Garberville • 923-3925 HOOPA K'ima:w Medical Center 1200 Airport Rd. • 530-625-4261 MCKINLEYVILLE McKinleyville Open Door Community Health Center 1644 Central Ave. • 839-3068

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assistance, computer/internet use, phone use, showers, meals, laundry, used clothing, blankets/sleeping bags, first aid supplies and basic hygienic material.

WEITCHPEC Weitchpec Health Clinic Libby Nix Community Center California 96, Hoopa • 530-625-4300 WILLOW CREEK Six Rivers Medical Clinic 850 Hwy. 96 • 530-629-3116 Willow Creek Family Health Center 38883 Hwy. 299 • 530-629-3111 COUNTY-WIDE SERVICES Humboldt County Dept. of Health & Human Services • 441-5400 Social Services Branch • 476-4700 www.co.humboldt.ca.us/hhs/ssb/ Mobile Medical Office Serving Loleta, Eureka, Ferndale, Rio Dell & Fortuna Call for location/appointment: 443-4666 EMERGENCY & URGENT CARE ARCATA Mad River Community Hospital 3800 Janes Rd. • 822-3621 Emergency Dept. • 826-8264 Express Care (urgent care) • 826-8270 Birth Center • 826-8263 Radiology • 826-8266 EUREKA Redwood Urgent Care 2440 23rd St. • 298-2011 St. Joseph Hospital 2700 Dolbeer St. • 445-8121 Emergency Dept. • 269-4250 FORTUNA Redwood Memorial Hospital 3300 Renner Drive • 725-3361 Emergency Dept. • 725-7328 GARBERVILLE / REDWAY Jerold Phelps Community Hospital (Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District) 733 Cedar St., Garberville • 923-3921 HOSPICE Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice 464 Maple Lane, Garberville • 923-7276 Hospice of Humboldt 2010 Myrtle Ave., Eureka • 445-8443

Health & So cial Se rvices • Homelessness Network Homelessness Network is a program designed to offer assistance to homeless families in Humboldt County. The focus of attention is centered on the children to offer additional stimulus and educational exposure that may serve to peak their interests and nurture creativity and a love of learning. Volunteers meet either every Sat or Sun (call for times), to work with children living at the service site. They provide a variety of activities including reading books, acting out plays, art projects, and scientific experiments. Their goal is to encourage education, confidence, and leadership skills by introducing hands-on exciting learning experiences.

IMMUNIZATION Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Branch 529 I St., Eureka • 268-2108 www.humboldtgov.org/752/Immunization

• Immunization Clinic Public Health will begin offering flu immunization at the Public Health Clinic in Eureka in late Oct. The cost of the flu shot is $17, although no one will be turned away for inability to pay. Medicare is accepted. Flu immunization is offered by appointment only.

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LEGAL SUPPORT & INFORMATION California Indian Legal Services Inc. SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 113. CASA of Humboldt – Court Appointed Special Advocates 2356 Myrtle Ave., Eureka • 443-3197 www.humboldtcasa.org

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) speaks for children in court because all children have a right to live in a safe, healthy and secure environment. CASA of Humboldt recruits, trains and supports volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children (newborn to 19 yrs. old) in Humboldt County California. Currently we serve 150 children a year, but there are another 150 children in our community who need our support. Please help make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child! Additional volunteer opportunities available.

Humboldt County Department of Child Support Services 2420 6th St., Eureka • 866-901-3212 www.co.humboldt.ca.us/dcss

The office establishes orders for child support and health insurance, and enforces orders for child support and health insurance for children who do not have the benefit of an intact family. In some cases that also means establishing paternity. The process can be complex and riddled with legal language, and Child Support Services will guide you through it.

Extended Hours and Pediatric Same Day Care Available

Kids Express: (707) 269-7057

Open Door Member Services Free assistance for Open Door Community Health Centers’ patients and community members in accessing health care and available programs: Covered California, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, Partnership HealthPlan of California and more!

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Member Services: (707) 269-7073 963 Myrtle Ave. Eureka, CA 95501 | memberservices@opendoorhealth.com

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Kids & the Law: An A-Z Guide for Parents SEE LISTING IN EDUCATION SECTION PG. 83. Legal Services of Northern California 123 3rd St., Eureka • 445-0866 lsnc.info

Legal Services of Northern California is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides quality legal services to empower the poor to identify and defeat the causes and effects of poverty within our community, efficiently utilizing all available resources.

Teen Court

Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods 939 Harris Ave., Eureka • 441-1030 www.hcteencourt.org hcteencourt@bgcredwoods.org Teen Court is a real court of law that first-time juvenile offenders may participate in, as an alternative to the juvenile justice system. Court is operated by youth volunteers, with an adult mentor judge and attorneys providing guidance. Juvenile Probation, Arcata Police Department Diversion and schools refer eligible teens to the program when the teen admits guilt and agrees to have a jury of other teens decide upon their sentence. Teen Court sentences are guided by restorative justice principles, with a focus on accountability, family relationships, building skills, and harm reduction. • Youth Volunteers (grades 8-12) earn community service hours, make new friends, explore careers in the legal field, and make a positive impact on youth in the community. Group trainings take place in the fall and spring, individual or small group trainings can be arranged at any time by calling or emailing the teen court office.

Victim/Witness Assistance Program Humboldt County Dist. Attorney’s Office 825 5th St., Eureka, 4th Floor • 445-7411 humboldtgov.org/289/District-Attorney

Program available to victims of violent crimes and offers crisis intervention, follow-up counseling, court preparation, court escort, assistance in completing “Victim of Violent Crimes” forms. Limited Spanish interpretation available.

LITERACY SEE IN EDUCATION SECTION, LITERACY SERVICES & READING PG. 83.

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING Changing Tides Family Services

2379 Myrtle Ave., Eureka 707-444-8293 • 800-795-3554 www.changingtidesfs.org/mental-health Changing Tides Family Services provides a range of mental health services to children, youth and adults. Services include individual, family and

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Children, Youth & Family Services SEE LISTING UNDER ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS PG. 96. Depression and Bipolar Support SEE LISTING UNDER DEPRESSION PG. 100. Hoopa Valley Tribal Human Services Department Indian Child Welfare Children & Family Services SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 114. Humboldt County Dept. of Health and Human Services 268-DHHS (3447) • humboldtgov.org/192/ Department-of-Health-Human-Services

• Children’s Mental Health Services 1711 Third St., Eureka • 268-2800 humboldtgov.org/1601/Childrens-MentalHealth-Services

Children’s Services provides assessment, therapy, case management, psychological services and medication services. Services are provided in collaboration with Child Welfare Services, Public Health, the Probation Department and Community Organizational Providers.

• Healthy Moms Program

2910 H St., Eureka • 441-5220 humboldtgov.org/417/Healthy-Moms-Program Healthy Moms is an alcohol and drug addiction treatment program. Its goals are to assist women in treating their addictions and to support them to become healthy, productive women and mothers. Child care is provided on site for children under the age of 6.

Humboldt Family Service Center

1802 California St., Eureka • 443-7358 www.humboldtfamilyservice.org The Humboldt Family Resource Center is a place where all Southern Humboldt students, their families, and community members can get information and help. Because all students and parents need help at some time but not everyone needs the same type of support, we offer a wide range of programs to serve the needs of our community.

North Coast Rape Crisis Team SEE LISTINGS UNDER PREVENTION EDUCATION PG. 118. Redwoods Rural Health Center 101 West Coast Rd., Redway • 923-2783 www.rrhc.org

Counseling services are available by appointment. Walk-in patients are accepted whenever scheduling allows.

Health & So cial Se rvices Two Feathers Native American Family Services SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 114. United Indian Health Services SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 115.

MENTORING Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast

428 C St., Suite G, Eureka • 445-4871 www.ncbbbs.org Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving: higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships; avoidance of risky behaviors and educational success.

Redwood Community Action Agency – RCAA SEE LISTING UNDER GENERAL INFORMATION, SERVICES & REFERRALS PG. 107. Volunteer Center of the Redwoods

Area 1 Agency on Aging 839 9th St., Arcata • 630-5081 • www.a1aa.org The Volunteer Center of the Redwoods (VCOR) provides information for people of all ages and abilities, helping to match their time and talents with meaningful volunteer opportunities in Humboldt County. The Volunteer Center of the Redwoods works with individuals and organizations to support civic engagement, connect volunteers to options for service, and assist and support community organizations as they recruit, train and manage volunteers.

NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES ALSO SEE LISTINGS UNDER FOOD & NUTRITION PG. 102 Blue Lake Rancheria 428 Chartin Rd., Blue Lake • 668-5101 www.bluelakerancheria-nsn.gov

• Child Health and Welfare

In addition to meals programs, educational incentives and support of community safety services, the Rancheria seeks out other innovative ways to improve the lives of children. For children from economically challenged households, one such program provides special clothing for the special events in children’s lives, such as Prom Night. During the school year, the Rancheria’s Child Nutrition Program provides breakfast, lunch and after-school snacks for the Blue Lake School District. During the summer months, lunches are provided for children in the community through a grant from the USDA.

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• Education Program The Rancheria’s foremost priority is education. Its commitment to improving education is evident in its long-standing record of development and support of education programs, which include Eighth Grade Scholarship/High School Graduation Guarantee, annual funding donations to the Blue Lake Union School District, underwriting of multiple honorary scholarships, funding and program design partnership with the California State University system and Humboldt State University to increase Native American enrollment in higher education across the state, and the innovative MainBrain Interactive program.

California Indian Legal Services

324 F St., Eureka • 443-8397 or 800-347-2402 www.calindian.org Founded in 1967, California Indian Legal Services (CILS) is the oldest public interest Indian rights law firm in the country, promoting the fundamental rights of California tribes and Indians through litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, community development, and other strategies for systemic change. CILS provides a full range of legal representation to California Indian tribes and Indian organizations, advocates for the rights of California Indians at the local, state and national levels, and provides direct services and community education to lowincome Indian individuals on issues related to Federal Indian Law.

Hoopa Valley Tribal Education Department

47 Orchard Rd., Hoopa • 530-625-4513

• After School Program

521 Loop Rd., Hoopa • 530-625-1009 The Hoopa Tribal After School Program is funded through the Department of Health and Human Services Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). The main portion of this grant is used to operate an after school-program center for children in grades kindergarten up to fifth. The center has an enrollment of 20 children and a waiting list for other families who qualify for services.

• Hoopa Career and Technical Education Program 65 Orchard Rd. • 530-625-4846

The Hoopa Career and Technical Education Program (HCATEP), in collaboration with College of the Redwoods and Shasta College, has developed a series of programs for community members to pursue educational goals in early education, specialized vocational training, liberal arts, or the tribal management certificate, as well as assist individuals for high-skilled, high-wage employment.

• Hoopa Career Fast-Track Program This 3-year project operates in partnership with existing Tribal Education Programs to provide three cohorts of American Indian students living on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation or surrounding Klamath-Trinity communities with intensive instruction leading to one of three employer-recognized certificates in General Business, Forestry and Natural Resources, or Early Childhood Education.

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• Child and Family Services The Hoopa Valley Tribe’s Child and Family Services has social workers who are available to assist children who are at risk. If you are aware that a child is in danger, please call 530-6254236. All reports remain confidential.

• Domestic Violence Classes for batterers and victims are available through our court-approved 52-week Batterers Intervention Program (BIP). Individual counseling is also available.

• Human Services Department

2 Orchard Rd., Hoopa • 530-625-4236 Dedicated to promote, develop and maintain the highest possible level of Mental Health, including a drug-free culture among the service population.

• Mental Health The Mental Health Department offers a wide array of services to meet the needs of the community. These services include but are not limited to one-on-one counseling for children, adolescents and adults, parenting skills (individual or group sessions), assessment screenings, referrals, trauma counseling and play therapy.

• Meth/Suicide Prevention Initiative The causes of suicide are complex and vary among individuals and across age, cultural, racial and ethnic groups. The risk of suicide is influenced by an array of biological, psychological, social, environmental and cultural factors. The goal of this project is to promote the development of successful evidence-based and practice-based models of prevention, treatment and aftercare that Native American and Alaskan Native communities can implement.

• Substance Abuse The Substance Abuse program provides the community with a number of vital services that include but are not limited to one-on-one counseling for adolescents and adults, screening and testing, five local AA/NA meetings per week, an intensive Out-Patient Program which includes prevention, relapse and addiction educational topics, and a new Teen Intensive Out-Patient Program which meets twice per week. In addition to these services, counselors from the substance abuse program offer court advocacy, and work with clients and their parole/probation officers in order to develop the most appropriate treatment and recovery plans.

Northern California Indian Development Council (NCIDC) 241 F St., Eureka • 445-8451 www.ncidc.org

NCIDC was established in 1976 to research, develop and administer social and economic development programs designed to meet the needs of Indian and Native American Communities and to provide support and technical assistance for the development of such programs, and the conservation and preservation of historic and archeological sites and resources.

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Two Feathers Native American Family Services 1560 Betty Ct., Suite A, McKinleyville 839-1933 • www.twofeathers-nafs.org

Two Feather–NAFS is a Tribal nonprofit chartered under the federally recognized Big Lagoon Rancheria. Its executive director reports to an all-Native Board of Directors. It nurtures effective partnerships to support the needs of Native American clients in Humboldt County. Collaborative partners include all Tribes within the region, other victim service providers such as Project Connect, Humboldt County Domestic Violence Center, North Coast Rape Crisis, the Arcata House and the Rescue Mission; Tribal and municipal police departments, the County Sheriff’s Office; public agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services and County Mental Health; and legal entities such as California Indian Legal Services, the District Attorney office and Tribal courts. Two Feathers also works with Humboldt State University and United Indian Health Services. Two Feathers-NAFS services are provided to all eligible Native people including citizens of Tribes outside of Humboldt County and members of non-federally-recognized Tribes. Depending on each client’s needs and interests, Two FeathersNAFS can be a liaison for a range of cultural activities, resources and leaders, and makes them available. A large part of Two Feathers-NAFS service's focus is on reducing trauma for survivors of abuse and/or neglect, bullying, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or dating violence. Current services include: · Culturally appropriate individual and group therapy sessions for Native adults and children. · Referrals services and Case Management · Court, school and interagency advocacy · Crisis Intervention · Victim of Crime compensation assistance · Accompaniment to court, hospital, school and law enforcement appointments relating to the crime · Assistance in accessing services to meet the needs of individuals and family

Health & So cial Se rvices · Emergency shelter, food and clothing · Client transportation for essential meetings and appointments · Trainings/Outreach · ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) services for the Big Lagoon Rancheria

United Indian Health Services Inc. Arcata Clinic Potawot Health Village • 825-5000

Fortuna Clinic

940 Main St., Fortuna • 725-7988

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Libby Nix Community Center • 530-625-4300 www.unitedindianhealthservices.org The United Indian Health Service offers numerous health and social services for American Indians, with a sliding scale of fees. These include:

• Behavioral Health The Behavioral Health Program at UIHS provides a wide range of services to the local Indian communities. We are working to improve the quality of life for Indian families by being sensitive to Indian traditions in the healing process. Our program provides supportive counseling to Indian children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with personal adjustments, emotional issues, or substance abuse/addictions/alcohol.

• Community Health & Wellness Services The Community Health and Wellness Services are committed to promoting the physical, spiritual and emotional well-being for American Indian clients by weaving cultural beliefs into community activities. CHW provides a bridge to UIHS services and advocates for the needs of the community.

• Dental Services The UIHS Dental Department is designed to provide comprehensive dental services to all clients through patient education, preventive dentistry, oral diagnosis, and treatment of oral health conditions. Comprehensive dental services consist of all procedures necessary to restore and maintain optimal oral health.

• Medical Services UIHS Medical Services provides comprehensive full spectrum chronic and acute outpatient services with a focus on pro-active preventative care. Our clients range from healthy babies to active seniors and across multiple generations. We strive to provide culturally sensitive care that empowers clients to be active participants in their care.

• Nutritional Services UIHS Nutrition Services strives to serve clients by providing a variety of culturally appropriate programs to improve the health of the UIHS community. These programs emphasize wellness, disease prevention, and the management of nutrition-related conditions.

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• Pharmacy Services UIHS Pharmacy Services is dedicated to providing quality, accurate and timely service for medication processing and prescription dispensing. A full time pharmacy is located at Potawot Health Village in Arcata.

Yurok Tribe

190 Klamath Blvd., Klamath • 482-1350 3400 Erie St., Eureka • 444-0433 Hwy 96, Weitchpec • 530-625-4130 www.yuroktribe.org

• Child Care 482-1511

The Childcare Program serves eligible children whose parents either are working or attending school. Families must be income-eligible. Applications and other funding assistance can be obtained on the Tribe’s website.

• Culture Classes and Activities 482-1350

Classes are offered in beading, carving, dressmaking, Yurok language, storytelling, basket weaving, fishing, beading, net hanging, woodworking, archery, Indian card games, gathering, and food preparation. Yurok's Johnson O'Malley program offers specific activities at designated times for school age tribal members.

• Education Department 468-8305

To provide a wide range of support services designed to ensure academic success while building and maintaining the Yurok cultural identity and assisting to provide for the health, education, economy and social wellbeing of our members and future members, and to preserve and promote our culture, language and religious beliefs and practices and pass them on to our children, our grandchildren, and to their grandchildren on, forever.

• Indian Child Welfare Act Program This program assists Yurok families when a child is removed from a Yurok parent or guardian. The ICWA Advocate attends court to ensure that the Indian Child Welfare Act is being followed and to place children with relatives or other Tribal members. Yurok ICWA recruits, trains and designates tribal foster homes. The Program can help your home become a tribally certified foster home. ICWA Advocates are located at the Klamath and Eureka offices.

• Johnson-O’Malley Program The JOM Program serves Yurok tribal members ages 3-18. All activities promote educational success as well as preservation of the Yurok language and culture. The purpose of the JOM program is to provide supplemental educational support services to tribal member students to help them successfully graduate from the 12th grade and obtain a high school diploma. Student services include tutoring, cultural/language enrichment activities, student sponsorships and achievement recognition activities.

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• Social Services Department The Yurok Social Services Department is committed to providing culturally appropriate, quality services. The Department administers a broad variety of services including: General Assistance, Yurok Food Distribution, Indian Child Welfare Program, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Yurok Youth, Social Work, Emergency Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the new Yurok Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Project. Our mission is to help tribal members and families achieve independence, self-sufficiency and healthy, productive communities.

• Yurok Tribe HeadStart

Ke-Pel HeadStart • 443-0900 Klamath HeadStart • 482-2811 The overall goal of the Yurok Tribe Head Start Program is to develop social competence in the child's everyday life. Social competence involves emotional development, cultural development, cognitive development, socialization, physical and mental health, good parenting, and a good foundation for life, as well as meeting nutritional needs. The program aims to prepare children for the transition to the public school years. Yurok language and culture are also integrated into the curriculum.

• Yurok Youth The Yurok Youth program provides many opportunities for tribal young people ages 6-18 to have fun as well as learn more about their culture. Yurok Youth meet at Hoopa High, Klamath River Early College, Arcata High, American Indian Academy, Jack Norton E1 and Hoopa E1.

PARENTING ALSO SEE PREVENTION EDUCATION, PG. 118, AND SUPPORT GROUPS PG. 120. Changing Tides Family Services 2379 Myrtle Ave., Eureka 707-444-8293 • 800-795-3554 www.changingtidesfs.org

Changing Tides provide the following types of parenting information: • Infor mation to par ents about child development, including one-on-one contact and referrals. Parenting classes offered on a periodic basis. • Where to get help to pay for child care. • In-Home parent education and skill development for families where at least one of the parents has a developmental disability. • One-on-one support to parents who have just learned their child has a developmental disability or is at risk of having one.

Northcoast Children’s Services SEE LISTING UNDER CHILD CARE, PG. 99. United Indian Health Services SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 115.

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Birth Centers

It’s 2am and you need help... Nurses are available 24 hours per day to answer your call at these locations: • Mad River Community Hospital Birth Center • 826-8263 • Redwood Memorial Hospital New Beginnings Birth Center 725-7325 • St. Joseph Hospital Childbirth Center • 445-8121, ext. 5500

PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH ALSO SEE LISTINGS UNDER BREASTFEEDING PG. 97, CHILD CARE PG. 99, FOOD & NUTRITION PG. 102, PARENTING PG. 116. Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services humboldtgov.org/192/Department-of-HealthHuman-Services

• Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health

• Perinatal Services

445-6210 humboldtgov.org/656/Perinatal-Services The Perinatal Services program assists pregnant women and their families in accessing services to support a healthy pregnancy. The Perinatal Service Coordinator: • Links pregnant women with prenatal care providers and provides them with health and resource information. • Provides access for Medi-Cal eligible pregnant women to a comprehensive program of care including prenatal health education, nutrition counseling, psychosocial support and obstetric care. • Provides ongoing technical assistance to local medical providers to meet certification and practice requirements for CPSP. • Collaborates with medical providers and community members to address issues related to un-met needs, access and quality of prenatal care.

Health & So cial Se rvices Mad River Community Hospital

Birth Center 3800 Janes Rd., Arcata • 826-8263 madriverhospital.com/birth-center-0 At Mad River Birth Center, they believe that birth is a time for celebration. It is a beginning of a new family that will forever be united. The gentle, capable nurses at the Birth Center will delight in welcoming the newest member of your new family into the world. Their experienced staff is trained to care for both you and your baby. They can answer your questions about pregnancy and childbirth and offer tips for comfort and healing. They pride themselves on providing a comfortable, home-like environment with the equipment and facility of a modern hospital. They have a number of conveniences to enhance your experience — Birth Balls, Peanut Balls, Kaya Birthing Stools, wireless Fetal Heart Rate monitors, cable television, and free wireless internet, to name a few.

Pregnancy Care Center of the North Coast 2390 Myrtle Ave., Eureka Office • 442-2345 24-Hour line • 800-712-4357 www.pcceureka.org

The Pregnancy Care Center has been serving our community for over 22 years! All services are free and confidential. The Pregnancy Care Center comes alongside women and families with practical support during their pregnancy and beyond. No appointment is necessary.

St. Joseph's Hospital

2700 Dolbeer St., Eureka • 442-5239 www.stjosepheureka.org The Childbirth Center at St. Joseph Hospital offers quality patient care and family-centered maternity services for Moms-to-be and their families, as well as specialized safety features and the only Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on the north coast. Fees vary on the following classes:

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Toys For Tots

Through the Toys for Tots Program, the Humboldt County chapter of the Marine Corps League takes care of the neediest children in Humboldt and Trinity Counties. Toys for Tots ensures that no child will face a Christmas without toys. Toys for Tots contacts each school in Humboldt and Trinity Counties and requests from them the number of children who need toys. The schools analyze their enrollment based on economic challenges that the children’s families may be facing. Each child who is receiving free or reduced price lunch is automatically eligible, but the administrators and school social workers have the ability to add children as they see fit. Once the number is determined the schools request vouchers from the Marine Corps League. The vouchers are given to the schools and then are handed out to the parents or guardian of the children. Each voucher is good for two age-appropriate toys per child. The Marine Corps League then has distribution days where the toys are given out. Parents and guardians come and are assisted by the Marine Corps League in selecting toys for their children. Toys are collected in Toys for Tots barrels throughout the counties at many area businesses. For more information regarding Toys for Tots, contact one of the local coordinators at 443-4880.

• Birth Basics: Labor, Delivery and more! This once-monthly class, taught by experienced labor and delivery nurses, will be focused on what to expect when it's time to deliver at St. Joseph Hospital. In 4 hours, you will learn about the phases of labor, fetal monitoring, natural childbirth techniques, inductions, cesarean birth, newborn care, and so much more! They welcome all pregnant mamas and their support people to a relaxed learning environment. Become empowered with knowledge about the birthing process. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a pillow. Healthy snacks and refreshments will be served.

• Postpartum Yoga A yoga class for women in postpartum. This yoga class will help you gain strength, flexibility and self confidence. Babies are welcome. Each class ends with a short meditation. Please consult your physician or midwife prior to participation.

• Prenatal Yoga

• Breastfeeding Basics

A yoga class for women at all stages of pregnancy and postpartum. The Prenatal Yoga Class will help you physically, mentally and emotionally prepare for childbirth. Babies are welcome. Each class ends with a short meditation. Please consult your physician or midwife prior to participation.

Topics include getting started, proper latch/ position, prevention of common problems, how to know your baby is getting enough to eat, and a father's role, working mothers, breast pumps and more. Partners encouraged to come!

Prepared Childbirth classes are offered for all prospective parents and coaches. Classes include information on labor and delivery, relaxation, breathing techniques, medication

• Prepared Childbirth

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and anesthesia and cesarean births. Parents should be approximately seven months pregnant. Comfortable clothes are encouraged. Bring one or two pillows or a blanket, snacks provided.

PREVENTION EDUCATION ALSO SEE ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG PROGRAMS PG. 96 & TOBACCO EDUCATION PG. 112. Family PACT California Dept. of Public Health 916-650-0414 • www.familypact.org

The Office of Family Planning (OFP) is charged by the California Legislature “to make available to citizens of the State who are of childbearing age comprehensive medical knowledge, assistance, and services relating to the planning of families.” The purpose of family planning is to provide women and men a means by which they decide for themselves the number, timing, and spacing of their children. The OFP administers the Family Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment (Family PACT) program. Family PACT is California’s innovative approach to provide comprehensive family planning services to eligible low income (under 200% federal poverty level) men and women. Family PACT serves 1.8 million income eligible men and women of childbearing age through a network of 2,200 public and private providers. Services include comprehensive education, assistance, and services relating to family planning.

North Coast Rape Crisis Team PO Box 1011, Eureka • 443-2738 www.ncrct.org

Child Abuse Prevention Project (CAPP) is designed for children from preschool through 6th grade. It is a prevention program that empowers children to recognize and deal effectively with potentially dangerous situations. Parent and teacher workshops are also available.

RUNAWAYS & MISSING CHILDREN

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 24-hour Hotline • 800-843-5678 Office • 703-224-2150 www.missingkids.com

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® opened in 1984 to serve as the nation’s clearinghouse on issues related to missing and sexually exploited children. Today NCMEC is authorized by Congress to perform 22 programs and services to assist law enforcement, families and the professionals who serve them.

National Runaway Switchboard 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929) www.1800runaway.org

The Switchboard provides 24/7 nationwide phone and online crisis intervention and prevention services by specially trained volunteers and staff. It can arrange conferences between runaways or homeless youth and their parents or other agencies, and provides a message relay service and information and referral to runaways for food, shelter and health care. Their Home Free program provides free bus rides home for qualified runaways through Greyhound Lines. Educational and prevention materials available free of charge through their website.

RAVEN Project

Youth Services Bureau – YSB Redwood Community Action Agency – RCAA

SEE HOMELESS SUPPORT SECTION PG. 109.

SAFETY Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services humboldtgov.org/192/Department-of-HealthHuman-Services

• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 268-2132 • humboldtgov.org/607/ChildhoodLead-Poisoning-Prevention-Prog

• Free kidnapping prevention programs.

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program works with Public Health Nursing, Environmental Health, the Child Health and Disability Prevention program, and the Public Health Laboratory to prevent, detect, and eliminate lead poisoning in children under six years of age. The program includes outreach and education to family members, caregivers, and others involved in the lives of young children to raise awareness of lead hazards in the community, to educate about lead poisoning prevention, and to increase blood lead level testing in the county. Public Health Nursing provides case management services for children with elevated blood lead levels.

• Free referral and support services.

• Child Passenger Safety Program

Child Find of America

Child Find • 800-I AM LOST (800-426-5678) Office • 845-883-6060 www.childfindofamerica.org Child Find of America, Inc. is a national notfor-profit charity that provides professional services designed to prevent and resolve child abduction and the family conflicts that can lead to abduction and abuse. Child Find offers America's families: • Free investigation and location services.

• Free alternative conflict resolution, problem solving and safety planning services to families in crisis.

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476-4991 • humboldtgov.org/569/ChildPassenger-Safety-Program Humboldt County’s Child Passenger Safety Program has free classes, car seat installation assistance and safety seat inspections. They also provide and distribute low cost car seats for low income families.

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• Fire Safety / Fire Prevention

267-9542 • humboldtgov.org/698/FireProtection-Services Fire can strike any time, anywhere in your home. Having a Home Fire Safety Plan and working smoke detectors in your home can save your life when a fire occurs.

SEE LISTING UNDER TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PG. 122.

SHELTERS ALSO SEE HOMELESS SUPPORT PG. 109. Eureka Rescue Mission SEE LISTING UNDER FOOD & NUTRITION PG. 102. Humboldt Domestic Violence Services

PO Box 969, Eureka Offices • 444-9255 24-hour Support Line • 443-6042 Toll-free line • 866-668-6543 • www.hdvs.org HDVS provides confidential emergency support services free of charge to clients who are in or transitioning from an intimate partner violence situation. When a client contacts the Support Line, they are put in touch with a trained client advocate who will listen to them. HDVS can provide their clients with information and referrals to local services. HDVS can meet with clients at a doctor's office, clinic, hospital, or other safe place, to explore their options. HDVS can work with a client to develop a safety plan that will work for them.

• Emergency Shelter HDVS may provide clients who qualify for this service with emergency shelter in a safe and undisclosed location. Emergency shelter locations are strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone. Emergency food, clothing and personal items can be provided to clients who are in need.

Redwood Community Action Agency – RCAA 904 G St., Eureka • 269-2001 www.rcaa.org

• Our House

444-CARE (2273) Our House Shelter is a temporary residential program (maximum stay of 21 days) with the goal of family reunification. The majority of all sheltered youth return to their parent or guardian’s home after a brief intervention by YSB. If re-entering the home is not a possibility, then we help explore the next best option.

SPECIAL NEEDS / DISABILITIES ALSO SEE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS PG. 107. California Children's Services SEE LISTING UNDER HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS PG. 107. Changing Tides Family Services 2379 Myrtle Ave., Eureka 707-444-8293 • 800-795-3554 www.changingtidesfs.org

• In-Home Respite Services Respite services give parents or caregivers of developmentally disabled children and adults a break from caregiving duties. This program provides one-on-one care to children and adults with disabilities in the client’s home in order to give parents and caregivers a break from caregiving duties. Clients must be referred to Changing Tides Family Services by the Redwood Coast Regional Center 445-0893.

• Respite+ and Skills Acquisition Changing Tides Family Services offers specialized respite programs to children and adults who have a developmental disability and severe behavior challenges as well. Respite+ and Skills Acquisition are more intensive and structured services to address the needs of families who have limited access to respite services due to the chronic behavioral challenges of their adult/ minor children. These services are designed to empower clients and their families to improve their skills in the areas of communication and daily living needs by using positive behavior supports. The goal of the programs are to reduce family stress and the need for long term, intensive behavioral services or residential placement. Clients must be referred by Redwood Coast Regional Center 445-0893.

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• Special Needs Connection It can be very challenging when a parent of a newborn or a young child learns that his/her child has, or may be at risk of having, a developmental delay. The Special Needs Connection provides emotional support, parent-to-parent networking, information, and education. The Special Needs Connection is an Early Start Family Resource Center which also has a wealth of materials for parents of young (0-3) children with special needs.

• Supported Parenting The Supported Parenting Program provides one-one-one support to families in which one of the parents has a developmental disability. Services include: home visits, connecting families with community resources, parenting education, support with meetings/appointments, and enhancement of self-advocacy skills. Participants must be referred by the Redwood Coast Regional Center.

Humboldt Community Access & Resource Center (HCAR) 443-7077 • www.hcar.us

Humboldt Community Access and Resource Center (HCAR) is a private nonprofit agency incorporated in 1955 by a group of dedicated parents seeking an alternative to institutionalization for their children with developmental disabilities. Today, HCAR serves Humboldt County citizens with developmental disabilities by promoting individual independence, community inclusion and family unity through a wide variety of services and supports. The agency's primary mission is to assist the people we serve to develop and maintain a network of supports that maximizes their opportunities to be contributing members of their communities. Funding for HCAR's various services comes primarily from the State of California via the Redwood Coast Regional Center. We are also funded by the Humboldt County Association of Governments, CalTrans, grants and community support through donations and through revenue we generate from paid work projects and various services provided to local businesses. HCAR's revenue makes possible regular services to more than 400 individuals and employment of more than 300 staff and consumers. HCAR takes pride in delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of the people with developmental disabilities in our community.

Humboldt County Special Olympics

601-5728 • sonc.org/sports/county/humboldt

ALSO SEE PG. 66 FOR A LIST OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES. Humboldt County has a very active and enthusiastic program! Over 170 athletes participate in one or more of the seven sports offered during the year. The volunteers and coaches are dedicated to training the athletes to learn new sports skills in a positive and fun environment. Humboldt County offers a wide range of skill levels so that athletes can train with their peers of equal skill levels.

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The mission is to provide athletic opportunities to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Participation in these activities instills the confidence needed to succeed in life. Through sports training and competition opportunities, Special Olympics is able to empower persons with intellectual disabilities to reach their fullest human potential and achieve better quality of life, increased health, happiness and acceptance. Independent research confirms our success; one university study found that over half of adult Special Olympics athletes hold jobs, despite the fact that as few as 10% of all disabled adults in this nation work. Another study noted the positive impact of Special Olympics participation not only on the fitness level of the athletes but also on their likelihood to remain physically active throughout their lives. Special Olympics is indeed “training for life.”

Redwood Coast Regional Center (RCRC) 525 2nd St. Suite 300, Eureka • 445-0893 www.redwoodcoastrc.org

Families whose infants or toddlers (ages birth through three years) have developmental delay or disabilities, or are at risk for developmental delay or disabilities may qualify for developmental monitoring or early intervention services. RCRC also serves children over age 3 and adults with developmental disabilities. RCRC’s primary goal is to support people receiving services to develop and realize a plan for their life based on their own lifestyle, personal preferences and needs.

Tri-County Independent Living 2822 Harris St., Eureka • 445-8404 www.tilinet.org

Tri-County Independent Living provides programs, services and information for people with disabilities in an effort to allow choices for individuals to optimize their social and economic independence. Core services include information and referral, housing assistance, individual and systems advocacy, independent living skills training, assistive technology, benefits counseling and youth programs.

Vector Rehabilitation Services

2121 Myrtle Ave., Eureka • 442-6463 www.vectorpt.org

• Craniofacial Program

Provides coordination of care for the child born with craniofacial anomalies, cleft lip or palate and jaw deformities, as well as support for their families. Includes a feeding kit, lending library of books and pamphlets, videos for parents and family and hope for a successful outcome. Takes referrals.

SUPPORT GROUPS ALSO SEE ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS PG. 96, MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING PG. 112, PARENTING PG. 116, SPECIAL NEEDS/DISABILITIES PG. 119.

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10 W. 7th St., Suite F, Eureka • 444-9909 www.adoption-horizons.org Adoption Horizons is a community-based adoption agency licensed to conduct home studies, provide adoptive parent education and facilitation, and complete state required post-placement services. They offer a variety of domestic programs and services to families considering adoption. Adoption Horizons serves Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity and Del Norte Counties, and is also licensed in 22 other counties. Find Adoption Horizons on Facebook.

B.U.D.S. of the Redwoods

442-5188 • www.budsoftheredwoods.com B.U.D.S. of the Redwoods was founded with the mission of enhancing the quality of life for people with Down Syndrome and their family members here on the North Coast through education, social and support programs. Some of their programs include: New Parent Packs, Conference Planning for Parents, and Scholarships for Continued Education and Vocational Training. Online group site for local support and information can be found on Facebook. B.U.D.S. of the Redwoods sponsors the annual Buddy Walk!

Families Advocating Autism Now – FAAN PO Box 251, Eureka humboldtfaan.org

The FAAN group is dedicated to finding new and better ways to help the education system adapt to the growing and changing needs of the autistic child, and to finding a way to give these children the opportunities to succeed in new and extraordinary ways.

Humboldt Domestic Violence Services PO Box 969, Eureka Offices • 444-9255 24-hour Support Line • 443-6042 Toll-free line • 866-668-6543 www.hdvs.org

Humboldt Domestic Violence Services (HDVS) is an independent, nonprofit agency dedicated to promoting the rights and welfare of survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence throughout Humboldt County. The mission of Humboldt Domestic Violence Services is to break the cycle of domestic and intimate partner violence through services, education, and advocacy. Our vision is the elimination of intimate partner violence. We provide many services to survivors, all completely free of charge. HDVS holds weekly support groups for clients escaping or living with intimate partner violence. If you would like to attend one of our support groups please call our 24-hour Support Line to set up an appointment.

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a DUI crash, helps through the healing process for self, family or loved ones. Provides education on the dangers of drinking and driving. Promotes public awareness of the problems of DUI in our area. Prevention education.

Overeaters Anonymous SEE LISTING UNDER EATING DISORDERS PG. 100. Post Adoption Services Project

10 W. Seventh St., Eureka • 476-9210 Their mission is to support and promote healthy, stable families where adoptive children can flourish. They advocate for clients and provide a leadership role in educating the community toward an increased understanding of post adoption issues. PASP also provides therapeutic family counseling and referral support. Find them on Facebook.

TEACH Homeschool Group

834-3442 • katzz75@suddenlink.net Volunteer support group for homeschooling families in Humboldt, Del Norte and Mendocino Counties. Promotes communication and organization of recreational, social and academic activities for members.

Two Feathers Native American Family Services 1560 Betty Ct. Suite A, McKinleyville 839-1933

SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 114.

TEENS California Youth Crisis Line

800-843 5200 • www.youthcrisisline.org The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) is a statewide, toll free, 24-hour, confidential Hotline available to teens and young adults ages 12-24 and/or any adults supporting youth. It doesn't matter if a caller is in crisis or just needs someone to talk to, trained counselors are here to help and listen. CYCL is also an immediate, reliable and free link between youth and local services. They can help you find homeless youth shelters, youth-serving medical clinics, on-going counseling services and much more throughout California. For additional resources, go to www. calyouth.org and click on Resources.

National Runaway Switchboard SEE LISTING UNDER RUNAWAYS & MISSING CHILDREN PG. 118. United Indian Health Services, Inc. SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 115 Youth Crisis Hotline Youth Services Bureau – YSB 444-CARE (2273)

SEE LISTING UNDER GENERAL INFORMATION, SERVICES & REFERRALS PG. 106.

www.madd.org

Supports victims through the court system after

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TOBACCO EDUCATION American Cancer Society SEE LISTING UNDER GENERAL INFORMATION, SERVICES AND REFERRALS PG. 106. Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services SEE LISTING UNDER HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS PG. 108. Redwoods Rural Health Center SEE LISTING UNDER HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS PG. 109. United Indian Health Services, Inc. SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 115.

TRANSPORTATION, MEDICAL Angel Flight West

888-4AN ANGEL (426-2643) www.angelflightwest.org Free, non-emergency medical transportation by air, provided by volunteer pilots. Angel Flight West missions are generally practical up to a maximum of 1,000-mile range from the starting point. However, that would be done in three separate aircraft and would involve approximately 8 hours of travel. Patients must be medically stable, ambulatory, able to board a small private aircraft, sit upright for the duration of the flight and not medically restricted from flying in an unpressurized plane. At least seven

Dump Used Oil and We All Get Soaked Recycle your used motor oil and used oil filters

Call 441-2005 for a Collection Center near you.

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days’ notice is generally required to arrange a flight; initial flight request must come from a social worker, discharge planner, physician’s office or any other objective third party. Please visit the website for more information.

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY SEE ALSO IN ACTIVITIES & RECREATION PG. 69 Eureka Police Department

441-4060 • www.ci.eureka.ca.gov/depts/ police/child_carseat_info/default.asp

• Child Car Seat Safety Inspection

The Eureka Police Department is conducting free Child Safety Seat inspections. A certified Technician from EPD will be inspecting the seats at the department by appointment. This program is intended to teach parents or care providers how to properly install their child's car seat. Historically, up to 90 percent of the car seats inspected have been found to be improperly installed. Improper installations could cause the child to be ejected from the vehicle during a crash, increasing their chances of being severely injured or even killed. Education is the focus at these events, not enforcement.

Humboldt Bay Bicycle Commuters Association PO Box 9054, Eureka • 445-1097 www.humbike.org/bike-safety-training

• Bike Safety Training

Annually, the HBBCA conducts free bike safety training for the youth of the Humboldt Bay Region. Two hour sessions are held on selective Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer. Most classes are held in Eureka. Free helmets are provided for those who need them. Individual classes are limited to five children. The class involves supervised on-street riding. Children must be between 7 and 14 and must be able to ride a bicycle to participate. The intent of the program is to provide the opportunity for our youth to become safe and responsible bicyclists. Parent or guardian must sign a liability release form, which is available on this website. For further information please call or visit the website.

Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services • Child Passenger Safety Program 476-4991 • humboldtgov.org/569/ChildPassenger-Safety-Program

The Child Passenger Safety Program has free classes, car seat installation assistance and safety seat inspections to reduce injuries and deaths in children riding in vehicles. We serve low-income, underserved or non-Englishspeaking families. Because of our work, more than 1200 Humboldt County babies and children in vehicles are safer. Car seats and boosters save lives – Buckle up!

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VISION CARE California Vision Project

California Optometry Association 2415 K St., Sacramento • 800-877-5738 www.californiavision.org The California Vision Project is a nonprofit, optometric charity designed to provide lowincome, uninsured families throughout the state of California with free comprehensive eye exams and low cost glasses. CVF successfully matches and assigns over 3,000 eligible individuals to volunteer optometrists each year.

LightHouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired Senior Resource Center 1910 California St., Eureka • 268-5646 www.lighthouse-sf.org

The LightHouse promotes the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired through rehabilitation training and relevant services, such as access to employment, education, government and other resources. Call or visit the website for a list of services available. There is a summer camp in Napa called Enchanted Hills for the blind and visually impaired.

Sight for Students Vision Service Plan 888-867-8867 • www.sightforstudents.org

Sight for Students is a VSP charity that provides free vision exams and glasses to low-income, uninsured children. The program operates nationally through a network of community partners who identify children in need and VSP network doctors who provide the eyecare services. More than 50,000 children each year receive a free comprehensive exam and corrective lenses if needed through Sight for Students. These are children who would otherwise not receive the eyecare and eyewear they need to do their best work in school and perform their best at plays.

Locally Known for Successful Fundraisers The Sapphire Palace Event Center at Blue Lake Rancheria

Versatile Floor Plan Room Rental Includes All of the Following: set up staff service during event clean up flatware, glassware, linens tables, chairs, and other service items In-house Catering & Menus Professional Staff In-house Bar Service Audio/Visual Equipment Available Non-Smoking Venue Hotel Group Rates Valet Parking

To be eligible, the family income must be at no more than 200 percent of the poverty level; the child cannot be enrolled in Medicaid or other vision insurance; the child must be 18 or younger and not yet graduated from high school; the child or parents must be U.S. citizens or legal immigrants with social security numbers; the child must not have been enrolled in the Sight for Students program during the past 12 months.

United Indian Health Services, Inc. SEE LISTING UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES PG. 115.

Please contact our Coordinator at

707.668.9770 x2731 to make your event vision a reality!

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2-1-1 Humboldt Switchboard ........................... 101, 106 20-30 Park & Playground.... 21 4-H Club, Camp & 4-H Youth Development .................... 74 4-H Trail ............................. 70

a A.S.K. M.E. ........................ 34 A.W. Way County Park ........ 29 Academy of Irish Dance & Music ............................ 45 ACE Hardware .................. 131 Activities & Recreation...33-70 Acknowledgements ..............6 Adoption............................. 96 Adoption Horizons ...... 96, 121 Adorni Recreation Center .... 21 After School Programs ......................... 33, 78, 80 AIDS Resources .................. 96 Aikens Creek West .............. 31 Al-Anon/Alateen................. 96 Alcohol & Other Drug Programs, Alcoholics Anonymous ...................... 96 Alternative Education ......... 79 American Cancer Society . 106 American Indian Art & Gift Shop .......................... 94 American Red Cross ......... 100 Angel Flight West.............. 122 Angel Fund ....................... 102 Arcata & Mad River Transit System ............................. 69 Arcata & Vicinity Tours ....... 71 Arcata Artisans ................... 93 Arcata Ballpark .................. 20 Arcata Chamber of Commerce ........................ 38 Arcata Community Forest ... 20 Arcata Community Park & Sports Complex................ 20 Arcata Community Pool ..... 61 Humboldt Kid's Digest

Arcata Family Resource Center ................................... 101 Arcata Historical Society..... 71 Arcata Interfaith Youth Choir ................................ 53 Arcata Main Street .............. 35 Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary ............. 20, 38, 41, 55, 71 Arcata Playhouse ................ 67 Arcata Plaza ....................... 20 Arcata Recreation Division .......... 20, 33, 37, 40, 45, 49, ...............50-51, 53, 59, 61, 65 Arcata Skate Park ......... 20,65 Arcata Walking Tours .......... 71 Architectural Homes Tour ... 71 Area Tours .....................71-73 Art Galleries ..................93-94 Art Walks & Studio Tours .... 35 Arts & Crafts....................... 34 Arts! Arcata .................. 35, 93 Arts Alive! Eureka ........ 35, 93 Auto & Motorcycle Racing ... 36 Azalea State Reserve .......... 26

b B.U.D.S. of the Redwoods . 119 Babe Ruth League Baseball 36 Bailey Canyon .................... 31 Bank of America ................. 80 Baseball ........................36-37 Basketball......................37-38 Bayside Ballet..................... 45 Bayside Park Farm ............. 20 Baywood Golf & Country Club .................... 48 Bear River Band Library...... 89 Beau Pre Golf Course .......... 48 Benbow Lake State Recreation Area ....... 26 Benbow Valley Golf Course . 48 Bereavement Support ......... 97 Bicycling .................... 37, 131 Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the North Coast ........ 70, 113 Big Flat Campground ......... 31 Big Lagoon County Park ..... 29 Big Screen Showcase ... 34, 52 Bigfoot Rafting Company .... 39 Bipolar Disorder................ 100 Bipolar Disorder in Children, FYI ................................. 100

Bird-Watching ................38-39 Birth Centers ......................97 .......................... 116 (FYI) Biz Kids .............................. 80 Black Faun Arts.................. 94 Black Sands Beach ............. 30 Bloomfield Park .................. 20 Blue Lake Casino's Sapphire Palace Event Center ....... 123 Blue Lake Community Resource Center ..... 101, 108 Blue Lake Museum ............. 90 Blue Lake Parks and Recreation ............................ .......... 21, 37, 40, 41, 61, 64 Blue Lake Rancheria • Disaster Preparedness . 101 • Food & Nutrition.......... 102 • Health Care Program ... 107 • Library .......................... 89 • Native American Resources ................... 113 • Sapphire Palace Event Center ......................... 123 • Transit System ................. 69 Blue Lake Roller Rink ......... 64 Blue Lake Teens 4 Change.. 34 Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park ................................. 90 Blue Ox Youth Radio ........... 52 Blue Star Memorial Byway Park ...................... 24 Boating ..........................39-40 Bocce ..................... 40, 63, 68 Boise Creek Campground ... 31 Bookmobile ........................ 89 Bounce-a-Palooza......... 48, 59 Bowling .............................. 40 Boy Scouts of America ....... 74 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods..... 37, 67, 74, 112 Boys Town National Hotline.............. 106 Bread for Life .................... 103 Breastfeeding.............. 97, 117 Brenda Tuxford Gallery ....... 94 Bridgeville Community Center ................................... 101 Buhne Art Studios ............. 94 Bureau of Land Management ............ 25

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• Child Care ............. 99, 103 • Financial Assistance ...... 99 C Street Hall Gallery ........... 94 • Food & Nutrition.......... 102 C Street Market Plaza .......... 21 • Mental Health Cahill Park ......................... 20 & Counseling .............. 112 Cal Courts .......................... 61 • Parenting ..................... 116 Calendar of Events ........10-19 • Special Needs/ Disabilities .................. 119 CalFresh ........................... 101 Chapman’s Gem & Mineral California Adolescent Health Shop & Museum ........ 91, 92 Collaborative .................. 106 Charter Schools .......79, 86-87 California Children’s Services ................... 96, 119 Cheerleading ...................... 47 California Department of Cheri Blackerby Gallery and Fish & Wildlife .................. 47 the Studio ........................ 94 California District 26 Little Chevret-Vaissade Park ........ 20 League Baseball ............... 36 Child Abuse Services .......... 97 California Foundation for Child Care .......................... 99 Agriculture in the Child Care Food Program . 102 Classroom ........................ 88 Child Find of America ....... 118 California Indian Legal Child Health & Disability Services ......................... 113 Prevention Program ........ 108 California State & National Child ID Fingerprinting ........ 99 Parks............................. 26 Child Passenger Safety California Poets in Program ...... 114, 118, 122 the Schools ...................... 88 Child Support Services ..... 120 California Youth Connection 75 Child Welfare Services ....... 97 California Youth Crisis Line ........................... 106, 121 Childbirth ................... 99, 116 California Vision Project .... 122 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program ........ 108 CalWorks .......................... 102 Children & Adults Learning to Campfire Safety, FYI ............ 26 Mend (CALM) ................... 98 Camp Kimtu ........................ 52 Children Now .................... 106 Campgrounds and County, Children, Youth State & National Parks. 25-32 & Family Services. ........... 96 Camps ...........................40-45 Children’s Defense Fund ... 107 ....... and throughout 33-70 Children's Dental Angel Campus Center for Appropriate Fund .............................. 102 Technology....................... 79 Children's Mental Health Car Seat Safety..........108-118 Services ...................... 112 Care Line .................... 97, 107 Christie’s Pumpkin Patch .... 47 Carlotta Healthy Start City Parks, Playgrounds & Community Center ......... 101 Places to Go ................20-24 Carson Park ........................ 21 Clam Beach County Park .... 29 CASA (Court-Appointed Clara May Berry Park.......... 21 Special Advocates) .. 70, 111 Clarke Historical Museum ... 91 CCAT (Center for Appropriate Technology) ..................... 79 Clarke Plaza........................ 22 Center Activities (HSU). 43, 62 Cloney's Pharmacies .......... 95 Coast Central Credit Center for Union ......................... 80, 81 Independent Study............ 82 Cobra & Butterfly Centerville County Karate School................... 57 Park & Beach ................... 29 Ceramics ............................ 34 College of the Redwoods Library ............................. 89 Changing Tides Family Community Health Grant .. 102 Services ................... 99, 101

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Conti's Auto Repair ...............5 Cooking .............................. 45 Cooper Gulch Park ............. 22 Counseling ....................... 120 County, State & National Park Offices ............................. 25 Creekside Park ................... 24 Cutten Ridgewood Recreation Association 36, 66

d D Street Linear Park............ 21 Dance ............................45-47 Dance Scene Studio ........... 45 Decade of Difference .......... 88 Del Norte Street Pier & Picnic Area ................................. 22 Dental....................... 3, 95, 99 Depression ....................... 100 Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance............. 100 Dillon Creek Campground .. 31 Disabled Adventure Outfitters .......................... 39 Disabilities ........................ 119 Disaster Preparedness....... 100 Discovery Museum ....... 56, 91 Disk Golf, FYI ..................... 48 Divorce ............................. 100 Domestic Violence ..... 97, 100, ........................... 112, 119 Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do ... 51 Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do . 51 DreamQuest ....................... 88 Drugs & Alcohol Programs . 96

e E & O Bowl ........................ 40 E-Ne-Nuck Campground .... 31 East Fork Campground....... 31 Early Literacy Partnership Program ........................... 88 Eating Disorders ............... 100 Education ......................78-88 Eel River Estuary Tours ...... 73 Eel River Valley Youth Soccer League ................. 66 Eel River Valley MultiGenerational Center........ 101 Elk Prairie Campground ...... 29 Emergency Response Services ..................................... 97 Humboldt Kid's Digest

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Emergency Shelter ... 108, 119 Enchanting Parties by Shoshanna ....................... 59 End of the Trail Museum at Trees of Mystery ............... 92 Ennes Park ......................... 21 Environmental Alternatives104 Environmental Education.... 79 Eureka City Schools ............... ....................5, 79-84, 109 Eureka Community Resource Center ............................ 101 Eureka Dog Park ................ 22 Eureka Municipal Golf Course ....................... 22, 48 Eureka Music School .......... 53 Eureka Parks & Recreation . 21 Eureka Police ........... 103, 122 Eureka Public Marina .......... 22 Eureka Recreation Division ..... ............ 34, 37, 42, 45, 53, ................... 59, 62, 64, 65 Eureka Rescue Mission ........................... 102, 119 Eureka Skate Park ........ 22, 65 Events Calendar ............10-19

f Falk Town Site Tour ............ 72 Families Advocating Autism Now ............................... 121 Family Literacy Night ......... 83 Family PACT .................... 118 Family Resource Centers .. 101 Farm Tours ......................... 47 Farmers' Markets................ 17 Feet First Dancers .............. 46 Felines H. Tipton, DDS ....... 95 FEMA ............................... 100 Fencing .............................. 47 Ferndale Arts...................... 94 Ferndale, City of ................. 23 Ferndale Dance Academy .. 46 Ferndale Museum ............... 91 Ferndale Repertory Theatre 68 Fields Landing Boat Ramp .. 31 Financial Education ............ 80 Financial Assistance ............... ........................80-82, 101 Fir Cove Campground ........ 31 Fire & Light Industry Tour ... 71 Fire Arts Center ............ 34, 93 Humboldt Kid's Digest

Fire Safety ...................... 1118 Fireman’s Park, Ferndale .... 23 Fireman’s Park, Rio Dell ..... 24 First 5 Humboldt ......... 77, 107 First Saturday Night Arts Alive ......................... 35 Fish Lake Campground....... 31 Fishing ............................... 47 Flips For Kids Gymnastics .................. 42, 48, 49 , 59 Food & Nutrition ........102-104 Food for People .......... 70, 102 Football .............................. 47 Fort Humboldt State Historic Park .................... 26 Fortuna Adventist Community Services ................... 96, 103 Fortuna Art & Old Things ... 94 Fortuna Depot Museum ...... 92 Fortuna Dog Park ............... 23 Fortuna Main Street Arts..... 35 Fortuna Parks & Recreation .... ....... 23, 37, 42, 59, 62, 64 Foster Families . 104, 105, 111 Freshwater County Park...... 29 Friends of the Arcata Marsh ...................... 41, 58 Friends of the Dunes ..... 56, 73 Fun at the Beach, FYI ......... 57 Fun Centers ........................ 48 Fusuikan Martial Arts Center ....................... 51 Future Farmers of America . 75

g GATE-Gifted & Talented Education ......................... 82 General Information, Services & Referrals ....... 106 George Petersen ............... 101 Gifted Education ................. 82 Girl Scouts of Northern California ...................... 76 Global Village Gallery ......... 93 Gold Bluffs Beach Campground .................... 28 Golf Courses ....................... 48 Grants/Funding-Education.. 82 Greenview Park................... 21 Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park ........................ 26 Gymkhana Field ................. 21 Gymnastics ........................ 49

h Halvorsen Park. .................. 22 Hammond Coastal Trail ...... 30 Hammond Park................... 22 Harbor Lanes ...................... 40 Hartman/Kennedy Ball Fields ........................ 22 Headwaters Forest .............. 25 Health & Social Services ..............................95-128 Health and Karate Center .... 51 Health Care Programs ....... 107 Health Care Providers & Information, FYI.............. 110 HealthSPORT .... 49, 51, 59, 66 Healthy Kids Humboldt ..... 108 Healthy Moms Program..... 112 Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue ................... 60 Here & There ...................... 94 Highland Park ..................... 22 Hiking, Walking, Backpacking ..................... 49 Hikshari' Trail ............... 22, 39 Hiller Park & Sports Complex ..................................... 24 Hit & Run Productions ......... 34 Homeless Education Project ............................ 109 Homeless Support ............ 109 Homelessness Network – Youth Education Services ......... 111 Home Schooling ................. 82 Honeydew Campground ..... 30 Hoopa Food Distribution Program ......................... 102 Hoopa Tribal Museum ......... 92 Hoopa Tribal Substance Abuse Program ........................... 96 Hoopa Valley Tribal Human Services Department of Indian Child Welfare Children & Family Services .......... 114 Horse Mountain Campground .................... 30 Horseback Riding................ 49 Horvath Plumbing .................5 Hotline, Crisis Numbers .......... ..... 98, 106, 107, 118, 121 HSU Athletics ............... 43, 69 HSU Third Street Gallery......... ............................... 93, 94

In dex Humboats Kayak Adventures.. ............................... 39, 72 Humboldt Area Foundation . 82 Humboldt Arts Council . 91, 97 • First Saturday Night Arts Alive, Eureka ......... 35 • PBS Sponsored Mini-Masters.................. 34 • Second Saturday Family Arts Day ....................... 35 Humboldt Bay Aquatics ...... 39 Humboldt Bay Area Bike Maps ........................ 38 Humboldt Bay Bicycle Commuters Assoc. ... 37, 122 Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruises – M.V. Madaket ................. 73 Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum ........................ 92 Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge ..... 32, 39, 56 Humboldt Bay Rowing Association ...................... 64 Humboldt Botanical Garden ......................... 57, 70, 72 Humboldt Capoeira Academy.......................... 51 Humboldt Community Access & Resource Center ........ 120 Humboldt Coastal Nature Center .............................. 71 Humboldt County Department of Child Support Services.111 Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services ........................... 96 • Child Abuse .................. 97 • Financial ..................... 101 • Foster Families.... 104, 105 • Health Care Programs.. 108 • Immunization............... 111 • Mental Health .............. 112 • Pregnancy & Childbirth 116 • Transportation ............. 122 • WIC ............................. 104 Humboldt County Historical Society ............................. 89 Humboldt County Library Branches .....................89-90 (Arcata, Blue Lake, Eureka (Main), Ferndale, Fortuna, Garberville, Hoopa, McKinleyville, Rio Dell, Trinidad, Willow Creek)

Humboldt County Office of Education .............. 2, 78, 79, ......................... 80, 82, 84 Humboldt County Parks & Recreation .......... 29 Humboldt County Ski Club . 65 Humboldt County Special Olympics.................. 66, 120 Humboldt County Youth Art/ Placebo ............................ 34 Humboldt Crabs Baseball/ Camp ......................... 36, 42 Humboldt Department of Child Support Services ............ 111 Humboldt Domestic Violence Services ................... 98, 121 Humboldt Family Service Center. ................... 100, 112 Humboldt Folk Dancers ...... 46 Humboldt Folklife Society ... 54 Humboldt Juggling Society . 50 Humboldt Lagoons State Park ........................ 27 Humboldt Light Opera KidCo ......................... 42, 68 Humboldt Literacy Project... 88 Humboldt Music Academy .. 54 Humboldt Paintball Community ...................... 50 Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association & Visitors Center. ........... 27, 57 Humboldt Redwoods State Park ........................ 27 Humboldt Rising Stars ........ 82 Humboldt Roller Derby ....... 64 Humboldt State University • Athletics .................. 43, 69 • Art Department ............ 34 • Campus Tours ............... 71 • Center Activities ..... 43, 64 • CCAT ............................ 79 • Galleries ........................ 93 • Library .......................... 90 • Marine Laboratory ......... 57 • Music Academy ............. 54 • Sculpture Garden .......... 93 • Sports Camps ..........43-44 • Studio School, The ........ 34 • Third Street Gallery . 94, 98 Humboldt Swim Club ......... 67 Humboldt Tennis Club... 43, 67 Humboldt/Redwood Transit Authority ...................... 5, 69

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Humboldt Waste Management Authority .................. 80, 122 Humboldt Wildlife Care Center ........................ 58, 70 Humboldt Youth Soccer League ................. 66 Hunter Safety Courses ........ 50 Hupa Family Resource Center ............................ 101

i Imagine This... .................... 88 Immunization .................... 111 Ink People Center for the Arts ...................... 34, 52, 94

j Jacob-Haney Ball Field....... 22 Janes Creek Meadows Park 21 Jefferson Center & Park .... 101 Jobu Shin Kan ................... 52 John Ryan Youth Center ............................... 42, 62 Johnson-O'Malley Program ...................... 115 Juggling ............................. 50 Jujitsu ...........................50-51 Jumpstart Gymnastics ........ 49 Junior Giants ...................... 36 Junior Rangers ............. 57, 59

k Karate ...........................51-52 Kayaking ............................ 50 Kayak Zak's ...................... 39 KEET's Ready to Learn....... 83 KEET's Share a Story ......... 84 Kenetic Museum ................. 91 Kerisa S. Elloway, MS, DDS ..3 Key Club International ........ 76 KidCo ........................... 42, 68 Kids and the Law ................ 83 Kids' Savings Accounts .80-81 Kimtu Beach....................... 32 King Range National Conservation Area............ 30 Kirby Kangaroo Club .......... 81 Korobi Stables ............. 49, 60 Kris Kelly Health Information Center ...................... 90, 107 Kuder Navigator ................. 83 Humboldt Kid's Digest

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l Lacks Creek Management Area.......... ....................... 25 Larissa Park ........................ 24 Larson Park ........................ 21 Launch Pad................. 98, 107 Learn to Earn ..................... 81 Legal Services of N Calif ... 112 Legal Support & Information............... 83, 111 Libraries ....................... 89, 90 Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired ............ 122 Literacy Services ................ 83 Little League ....................... 36 Little River State Beach...... 27 Live Theatre Abounds on the North Coast, FYI ............... 14 Living on Shaky Ground ... 100 Living the Dream Ice Cream ..................... 11 Loleta Cheese Factory ........ 73 Lost Coast Headlands ......... 25 Lots-4-Tots ......................... 10 Luffenholtz Beach & County Park ..................... 30 Luna Kids ........................... 34 Lundbar Hills Park .............. 22

m Mad River Community Hospital ........... 109, 117, 125, 139 Mad River County Park ....... 30 Mad River Campground, Six Rivers National Forest ...... 32 Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association .......... 66 Mad River Youth Soccer League ....................... 44, 66 Madaket ............................. 73 Mal Coombs Park .............. 30 Ma-Le'l Dunes Cooperative Management Area ............ 25 Manila Community Park...... 24 Manila Community Services District ............... 24 Manila Dunes Recreation Area.......... 24, 32 Mantova's Two Street Music ............................ 54 Many Hands Gallery ........... 94

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Marine Science Summer Program ......................57-58 Marshall Family Resource Center ................... 88, 101 Martial Arts....................50-52 Mateel Art Gallery............. 94 Mateel Community Center .. 34 Mateel Youth Program ......... 76 Maternal Child Adolescent Health Division ....... 108, 116 Mattole Campground .......... 30 McKinleyville Activity Center .. 24, 37, 40, 44, 47, 63, 66 McKinleyville Arts Night ..... 36 McKinleyville Community Services District .. 24, 37, 40, 44, 47, 63-64, 66 McKinleyville Health & Karate Center .............................. 51 McKinleyville Land Trust ..... 70 McKinleyville Parks and Recreation ........................ 63 Media Arts .....................52-53 Media Art Resource Zone ..............(M.A.R.Z.) 34, 52 Medi-Cal ........................... 102 Memorial Park .................... 24 Mental Health & Counseling ................................... 112 Mentoring ......................... 113 Miranda's Rescue ......... 60, 70 Moonstone Beach Surf Camp ................................ 44 Morris Graves Museum of Art.................... 34, 91, 93 Mother 2 Mother Support Circle ............................... 97 Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD ...................... 96, 121 Mountain View Park ............ 21 Municipal Golf Course ......... 22 Museums .......................90-92 Music .............................53-55 Music Arts Scene ................ 68 M.V. Madaket Cruise ........... 73

National Runaway Switchboard ................... 118 Native American Resources................113-116 Nature Study .................55-59 New Directions of Humboldt Foster Family Association ................................... 106 Newburg Park ..................... 23 No Limits Tap and Jazz Studio .............................. 46 Nordheimer Campground ... 32 North Coast AIDS Project.... 96 North Coast Children's Services ..................... 98, 99 North Coast Co-op ........... 45, 72, Back Cover North Coast Dance ....... 44, 46 North Coast Fencing Academy ............ 47 North Coast Music Together.55 North Coast Open Studios ............. 36, 94 North Coast Rape Crisis Team ........................ 98, 118 North Coast Redwoods District State Parks ............ 26 North Coast Self-Defense Academy.......................... 52 North Coast Substance Abuse Council............................. 96 North Coast Wae Yu Nae Gong ............................. 52 North Fork Campground..... 32 North Star Quest Camp ...... 34 Northcoast Children's Services ............. 88, 98, 103 Northcoast School of Akido..52 Northern California Indian Development Council ..... 114 Northern Humboldt Eyes for the Blind........................... 70 NuGames ........................... 33

Oak Bottom Campground ... 32 Ocean World .........................7 Ogburn Park ....................... 23 Old Town Art Gallery .......... 94 Old Town Gazebo Plaza....... 22 Online Systems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Education ..................................... 83

Nadelos Campground ......... 31 Narcotics Anonymous ........ 96 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children .......... 118

In dex Open Door Community Health Services ......................... 111 Oral Health Program ......... 117 Our House .......... 98, 109, 119 Outdoors Cool .................... 58

p Pacific Union Park............... 21 Palco Marsh ........................ 22 Palette, The ........................ 94 Parasol Arts .................. 35, 60 Parenting .......................... 116 Parks & Campgrounds ...25-32 Parties ...........................59-60 Partnership for Drug Free Kids ..................................... 97 Patrick Creek Campground . 32 Patrick’s Point State Park .... 27 Pearch Creek Campground . 32 Performing Arts .................. 60 Perigot Park ........................ 21 Perinatal Services ..... 108, 116 Pet Adoptions ..................... 60 Phillips House Museum ....... 90 Philosopher's Stone Gallery 94 Piano Lessons ..................... 53 Piante ................................. 94 Pierson Park ........... 24, 40, 63 Play Groups ........................ 77 Playgrounds ...................20-24 Pony Parties........................ 60 Post Adoption Services Project ............................ 121 PowerSchool ....................... 83 Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park ........................ 28 Pregnancy & Childbirth ..... 116 Pregnancy Care Center of the North Coast ......... 117 Preschools .....................85-86 Prevention Education ........ 126 Pride Enterprises Tours ....... 72 Private Schools ................... 87 Public Health Nursing ....... 109

q Quack & Wabbit Puppet Theatre ................. 68

r Rafting and Canoeing ......... 60 RampArts Skatepark .......... 65 RAVEN Project .................. 109 Ray's Old Town Auto & Muffler .......................................5 Reading .............................. 83 Ready to Learn ..............83-84 Recreation Centers ........60-64 Rewards of Joining a Youth Group, FYI ........................ 75 Redwood Acres Raceway .... 36 Redwood Art Association Gallery ............................. 94 Redwood Capital Bank........ 81 Redwood Christian School...87 Redwood Coast Children's Chorus & Adult Chorus..... 55 Redwood Coast Regional Center ......................... 120 Redwood Coast Soo Bahk Do .................... 52 Redwood Community Action Agency- RCAA ....... 37, 102, 107, 109, 113, 127 • Shelters ....................... 119 Redwood Creek Buckarettes ..................................... 50 Redwood EdVentures ........... 2 Redwood Empire BMX ........ 37 Redwood Empire Golf & Country Club .................... 48 Redwood Empire Quilters Guild ................... 35 Redwood Fields Sports Complex................ 22 Redwood Memorial Hospital ........................... 110, 116 Redwood National and State Parks ................................ 58 Redwood Park..................... 21 Redwood Raks World Dance Studio .............................. 46 Redwood Region Audubon Society ............................. 39 Redwood Trails Horse Rides.50 Redwood Transit Authority ...... ................................. 5, 69 Redwoods Rural Health Center ..................... 99, 109, 112 Richardson Grove State Park ........................ 28 Rio Dell City Hall ................ 40

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Riverwalk Park.................... 23 Rohner Park ........................ 23 Roller Derby ...................... 64 Roller Skating & Blading ..... 64 Romano Gabriel Sculpture Garden ............................ 94 Ross Park & Playground...... 22 Rotary Park ........................ 21 Rowing ............................... 64 Runaways & Missing Children ......................... 118 Running and Jogging .......... 64 Russ Park ........................... 23

s Safety ............................... 118 Salmon Pass Guided Hike in Headwaters ...................... 73 Salvation Army ................. 104 Samoa Boat Ramp County Park .................... 30 Samoa Cookhouse Museum ..................................... 92 Samoa Dragstrip Drag Racing .............................. 36 Samoa Dunes Recreation Area................ 25 Savings Today And Rewards Tomorrow ....................81-82 Scholarships ..... 80, 82, 84, 85 School Districts, Private Schools, Charter Schools, Preschools ...................84-87 Science & Nature ............... 88 Scotia Fisheries Exhibit ...... 55 Scott Hammond, State Farm 8 Scrappers Edge ................. 35 Sea Scouts ......................... 76 Sean's Shadows.................. 68 Second Saturday Family Arts Day..................... 35, 93 Sequoia Humane Society .... 60 Sequoia Park & Zoo ................ ....9, 11, 22, 44-45, 60, 70 Services – Education .......... 88 Shafer's Ace Hardware & Garden Centers .............. 131 Share a Story...................... 84 Shaw Group ...................... 107 Shay Park ........................... 21 Shelters ............................ 119 Sheriff's Office Animal Shelter.............................. 60 Humboldt Kid's Digest

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Shriners Hospitals for Children .................... 109 Sidewalk Gallery ................. 94 Sierra Club – North Group, Redwood Chapter ............. 32 Sight for Students ............. 122 Six Rivers National Forest ... 31 Six Rivers Planned Parenthood ................................... 109 Six Rivers Running Club...... 64 Six Rivers Youth Football Conference ......... 47 Skate Boarding ................... 65 Skiing ................................. 65 SmartSavers Savings Accounts .......................... 81 Social Services ............95-123 Soccer ...........................65-66 Softball ............................... 66 Somerville Park .................. 23 South Spit Cooperative Management Area ............ 25 Southern Humboldt Community Park ........ 24, 39 Special Needs/Disabilities. 119 Special Olympics........ 66, 120 Speeder Crew Car Rides ..... 73 St. Joseph Hospital ..... 97, 117 St. Joseph's Pantry Shelf .. 103 Star Savers Club ................. 82 State Bar of California......... 83 Steam Up Train Rides at Fort Humboldt ......................... 73 Stewart Park ....................... 21 Strawberry Rock Gallery ..... 94 Student Savings .................. 81 Studio School, The ............. 34 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services ................ 96 Sun Yi's Academy of Tae Kwon Do ................ 52 SunDance Ballet Company . 46 Sunny Brae Park ................. 21 Support Groups ................ 120 Surfing ............................... 66 Swimming .......................... 66

Teen Advisory Group .......... 76 Teen Center ........................ 75 Teen Court.................. 75, 112 Teens ................................ 121 Tennis ................................. 67 Theater ..........................69-70 Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center ............................. 26 Timber Heritage Association ... ..................................... 73 Tobacco Education ........... 122 Tolkan Campground ........... 31 Tot Lot ................................ 21 Tours .......................69, 73-75 Tour the Galleries, FYI......... 71 Toys for Tots ....... 70, 102, 119 Transportation ............... 5, 69, ..................... 71, 122, 130 Trees of Mystery ...................7 • Museum ........................ 95 Tri Counties Bank ............... 81 Tri-County Independent Living ......... 120 Trillium Dance Studios ........ 47 Trinidad Art Gallery ............ 94 Trinidad Art Night .............. 94 Trinidad Gateway to the California Coastal National Monument ........................ 26 Trinidad Museum ................ 92 Trinidad State Beach........... 29 Trinity Ballet Academy ....... 47 Trinity River Rafting ........... 39 Tutoring .............................. 88 Two Feathers Native American Family Services.............. 114

u Umpqua Bank .................... 81 Union Labor Health Foundation .................... 102 United Indian Health Services ................. 115, 123 US Bank ............................. 81

Valley West Park ................. 21 Table Bluff County Park ...... 30 Van Duzen-Pamplin Grove Table of Contents ...............8-9 County Park........................ 30 T-Ball ................................. 67 Vector Rehabilitation Services . ................................... 120 TEACH Homeschool Group121 Humboldt Kid's Digest

Veteran’s Park ..................... 24 Victim Witness Assistance Program ......................... 112 Vinum Park ......................... 21 Vision Care ....................... 123 Volleyball ............................ 69 Volunteer Center of the Redwoods....................... 113 Volunteering........................ 70

w Wae Yu Nae Gong ............... 51 Wailaki Campground .......... 31 Warren Creek Farms .......... 47 Water Safety ..................... 118 We Pan ............................... 34 Westhaven Center for the Arts ............................ 94 Westwood Manor Park........ 21 WIC— Women, Infants & Children Supplemental Nutrition Program ........... 104 When You Become 18 ......... 83 Wildlife Rescue, FYI ............ 31 William T. Rooney Resource Center ............. 107 Willow Creek China Flat Museum .......................... 92 Willow Creek Community Services District ............... 24 Wind in the Willows Preschool ........................ 86 Windsong Park.................... 21 Wolfsen Farms .................... 47 Writing ................................ 88

xy YES- Youth Educational Services ......................... 110 Young Media Makers ........... 52 Youth Crisis Hotline ................. ................... 106, 114, 121 Youth Groups .................74-77 Youth Musical Theater Workshop ......................... 68 Youth Services Bureau ............... 77, 98, 107, 128 Yurok Tribe ............... 115, 124

z Zoo, Sequoia Park ..........9, 22, 44-45, 60, 70

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