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on’t get up — not yet, anyway. Stay on the couch digesting your Thanksgiving dinner and enjoying time with your family. There’s no need to leave them to hit earlybird sales or gird your loins for the soul-sucking frenzy of Black Friday. We’ve done all the legwork for you, scouring Humboldt for just the right gifts for everyone on your list. Handmade and locally made items, specialty treats and just plain beautiful things -- no big box madness required. You can just grab a pen and start circling. You know, actually enjoy picking out what will bring smiles to all those faces around you right now. Remember? That’s the fun part.
Contents The Gift Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 19 Selected Calendar of Holiday Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22 Index of Advertisers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Please Note This symbol denotes locally-made items: The area code is (707) unless otherwise noted. Gift Guide items are not reproduced to scale.
Plush robes for men and women, dozens of styles and colors, $64-$209 from The Linen Closet
Miller Farms Nursery Slogger boots $39.99, slip-ons $26.99 Â
Old Town Jewelers offers vintage inspired, hand engraved 14k pendants and earrings
Find this Osgoode Marley leather briefcase $242, and National Geographic maps from $7.95 at Going Places.
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Eureka Natural Foods Alaffia body wash $10.99, natural skin brush $11.99, Bass face brush $10.99
Holly Yashi has Perfect Petzzz $35, snowflake tiara $8.
Schatzi’s Hidden Treasures Grateful Dead calendar $14.98
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Carolyn Jones handwoven scarf $75 from Arcata Artisans.
Find this fabulous fringed purse at Great Western Clothing Company, $69.95
Visit NuGames for Exploding Kittens or Adult Exploding Kittens, $32
Rosy Rings spicy apple candles $19-$55 are at The Linen Closet
Glad tidings
Abraxas offers this rose gold, white gold and diamond ring and white, yellow and rose gold earrings with diamonds.
Stylish ICU reading glasses $17.99 at Eureka Natural Foods
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Los Bagels Slug Slime $8.25, 4-pack $28
Handmade pine needle baskets crafted by Wiyot tribal member Lillie Johnston, $52 at the Clarke Museum Gift Shop
Ten Window Williams moonstone ring, 18k $1430
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Candy Miller earrings $30 available at Arcata Artisans.
Handcrafted soaps and more from Simmons Natural Body Care available at many local retailers or online at simmonsnaturalbodycare.com
Pacific Outfitters has Darn Tough crew socks $20.00 and Icebreakers City Ultralite stripey crew socks $17.99
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Christmas cactus, $15.99, and pot $24.99 from Mad River Gardens
Luxurious Sonoma Lavender heat wrap neck pillow $40, from Holly Yashi.
Eagle Creek Flatbed Duffel Series, $175, on sale $140, plus a great selection of fun luggage tags at Going Places. Republic of Tea, $8.79, pairs perfectly with this London Pottery teapot, $24.99, available at the North Coast Co-op.
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Hand-forged spoon or spatula $125 from The Blacksmith Shop.
Local custom-made 18k gold, tanzanite and diamond pendant and ring from Abraxas
Comfort and joy
Eureka Natural Foods carries Maggies infant booties, $23.99, CastleWare baby tops $13.99, and Green Sprouts bibs $6.99 for the wee one on your list.
Free People sweater $118, Tara handknit scarf $48, Woodcutter’s Daughter jewelry, turqoise necklace $78 at Hot Knots. Of course it’s an owl corkscrew $9.99, from Hensel’s Ace Hardware.
Humboldt Craft Spirits, from the heart of the Redwood Empire, under $30 wherever you buy your favorite holiday beverages. Stop at Miller Farms Nursery for a delightful bee jar $16.99, or butterfly plate $7.99.
Schatzi’s Hidden Treasures Debowler ashtray with pipe cleaning tool $29.95
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Mindfulness coloring book $9.95, doubleended colored pencils $10 from Plaza
Now Dual Diffuser $44.99, available at the North Coast Co-op.
California Moonrise vintage wash shearling coat $112 from Stonesthrow Boutique
Northtown Books has children’s’ books with plush companions.
’Tis the season Find this Bigfoot lunch pail $16 at The Rocking Horse
Discover this Cut n’ Paste fringed bag from Hot Knots, $214.
Handmade ceramic Clarke Museum mug from Arcata’s Fire Arts Studio $18.50, available at Clarke Museum Gift Shop.
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Mmm, Belle Starr has velvet gloves, $61.
Inside-out diamond hoops, 18k $3600 from Ten Window Williams Red panda artwork from $16 at the Sequoia Park Zoo
Pacific Outfitters has 20 oz. Kleen Kanteens in a huge variety of colors $30.99.
The Blacksmith Shop’s hand-forged animal-shaped bottle openers: turtle $80, dog $75. (There’s a duck, too, $60. )
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Your guy could be stylin’ in Joe’s chinos in bark $146, RVCA shirt $48, and a Brixton snapback hat $28. From Blue Ox Boutique.
Festool German-made dust-free tools at Almquist Lumber Co.
Los Bagels retro mug $12, dancing skeletons hat $22.
Toy Pro Rodeo set, $64.95 from Great Western Clothing Company. NORTH COAST JOURNAL GIFT GUIDE
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Toys and goodies
Stonesthrow Boutique has Witch in the Woods rosemary and lavender body lotion $15, deodorant balm $12, lavender and chamomile candles $16, facial toner $20, or facial serum $24. Marmot Doheny flannel shirt $75 Marmot Drop Line jacket $100 at Pacific Outfitters.
Revolution Bicycles kids Camelback $50. Wildberries has great stuff for kids: backpack $18.99, cup $6.99, plate $9.99.
Cutting board $14.99, spoons $5.99 at Wildberries.
Hensel’s Ace Hardware carries this colorful poppy lid $9.99, bowl $5.99. = Locally Made
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Trailer Park Boys game $62, at NuGames.
Elegant French crystal bracelet $68, earrings $62 from Carl Johnsons.
Handcrafted soaps and more from Simmons Natural Body Care available at many local retailers or online at simmonsnaturalbodycare.com
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Colorful hand painted trays from India, $42.00 & $62.00 at The Garden Gate Mad River Gardens hummingbird feeder $19.99 Golden Gait Mercantile is the only place to find Yesterday’s Best wall placards $9.95
Living The Dream Ice Cream’s t-shirt, in black or white, crew or v-neck $15, on sale now $12
This delightful owl purse $18.50 is at The Rocking Horse
Charming Choc Stars candy bars $4.99 from Hensel’s Ace Hardware. NORTH COAST JOURNAL GIFT GUIDE
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A cup of cheer Made in the USA sheepskin slippers for men and women, scuffs $52, booties $64 The Linen Closet
The Blacksmith Shop has hand-forged knives: small chopper $150, small chef $150, small fillet $125, small paring $90. Locally handcrafted pens, made from recycled benches from Patrick’s Point State Park by Harvey Raider, from $27.95 at Many Hands Gallery.
Locally made cutting boards by JC Woodworking. $40.00 & $90.00 at Garden Gate.
Warm up with Grandpa Lundquist Glögg, apple or traditional, $12, from Holly Yashi
Copper Moscow Mule mugs $20 from Plaza.
Melissa & Doug plush dachshund $19.99 from Hensel’s Ace Hardware.
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Visit the holiday gallery at Almquist Lumber Co. for wooden vessels by local woodworker Gus Sperry and more
Golden Gait Mercantile has this men’s crushable hat $44.95, and hundreds more.
Northtown Books has beautiful books featuring art in nature
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Martin S1 ukulele $379 at Wildwood Music Co.
Stonesthrow Boutique has this Beardbrand Beardman’s Grooming Kit $200
Pacific Outfitters is the place for the Hero4 Silver Edition GoPro camera $399.99 and a host of GoPro accessories (including an all-day battery $69.99).
A silver angel skeleton of upcycled flatware, $210 from Here & There.
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Plaza offers you this Pendleton picnic blanket $112
Delicious German cranberry stollen $10.94 from Golden Gait Mercantile.
Terra-cotta rabbit band, $31.50 each, at Here & There.
Mad River Gardens art tiles $22.99
Ariat boots $239.95, Silver Creek belt $84 from Great Western Clothing Company.
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Humboldt Glassblowers carries a locally made spoon pipe $32
Wildwood Music Co. has this locally-made Sageman drum $300
Books for ink lovers at Northtown Books
Hot Knots has Tara handknit fingerless mittens $27
Field and fountain Maruca Cupcake bag $50, available at Holly Yashi.
Lodge 12” cast iron skillet $35.99, cookbook $29.99 at Carl Johnson’s.
Amplify kid’s bike $239.99 at Pacific Outfitters. Ask about the 100% trade-in policy with Go & Grow membership.
Eagle Creek Flight Series $299/sale $239, Palm Springs SPF 50 hat $32, National Geographic maps from $7.95, available at Going Places.
Plush three-toed sloth $14.50 at the Sequoia Park Zoo.
Milller Farms for your favorite gardener. Old Farmer’s Almanac calendar $9.99, Felco pruners $66.99, hori-hori knife $49.99, West Country rose gloves $29.99. = Locally Made
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Magpie cookbook $27.50, measuring spoons $15, dish towel $15 at Plaza
French beech wood and stainless steel mushroom knife by Opinel. $40.00 at The Garden Gate
Rustic owl $18.99 from Miller Farms Nursery
Ed Levin designer jewelry, 14k gold or sterling silver at Old Town Jewelers Threadbare Dancewear carries this clover mesh cap sleeve leotard from Bloch, $42.00
Go to North Coast Co-op for these Pacifica Take Me There sets, $13.99
Treat them to a Hammond’s Cocoa kit $24.99, available at Hensel’s Ace Hardware.
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Gypsy Rose bag $26.95 available at Schatzi’s Hidden Treasures
Discover this antique locket, ca. 1910, 14k $1300 only at Ten Window Williams
Handcrafted raku pottery dream jars, from $18, at Many Hands Gallery
Classy leather-bound journal $39.95 at Schatzi’s Hidden Treasures
All is calm
Leather handbag $184, silk scarf $62 from Belle Starr.
Sequoia Park Zoo is where to find hand-felted sheep’s wool slippers $20
Kali kids helmet $29 is at Revolution Bicycle
Humboldt Glassblowers offers hand-made glasses $30 each or $100 set of four
Blue Ox Boutique Rust plaid shirt $64, canvas vest $90
Order this Los Bagels breakfast gift box online $45
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The Garden Gate Turquoise and garnet necklace by Heather Haase Designs. $242.00
KD Dance legwarmers $24 at Threadbare Dancewear
Los Bagels t-shirt $20
Schatzi’s Hidden Treasures fairy sculpture $24.95
Whimsical ceramic animals by Diane $35 at Arcata Artisans.
Gypsy & Lolo hat $26 at the North Coast Co-op
Fairtrade nativity sets from Bali, from $45 at Many Hands Gallery
Sequoia Park Zoo red panda mug $10.95
Miller Farms Nursery Iridescent planter $59.99, Alocasia “Regal Shields” $26.99.
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The North Coast Co-op carries Big Dipper Waxworks beeswax candles, $12.99
Heaven and nature
Hat with velvet trim $35 at Belle Starr
Tough-made Green Toys truck, made from recycled plastic, $29 at Rocking Horse Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” Munchkin game, $28 at NuGames
Visit Wildberries for this orchid $21.99, Fieldbrook Chardonnay $17.99, Trinity River Cabernet $27.99, and Briceland Sauvignon Blanc $16.99
2015 Holiday Limited Edition earrings $75, a Holly Yashi original.
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Get disc golf gear at Humboldt Glassblowers, $9.99-$19.99
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Free People dress $148, necklace $148 from Blue Ox Boutique
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“I Believe in Bigfoot” pajamas, top $16.99, bottoms $22.99. At Carl Johnson Co. Rhodolite garnet necklace is at Abraxas
Plaza has this manly Damn Dog workbag $122
“A is for Acorn,” alphabet book illustrated by local artist Lyn Risling from Clarke Museum Gift Shop
Get this Mexican goat sculpture from Here & There, $60
Handmade original designed jewelry by local artist Steven V. Johnson at Old Town Jewelers
O come ye merry
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Strider balance bike $119.99 from Revolution Bicycle
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Bougie beer-kissed sauces $6 at Living the Dream Ice Cream.
Highlighted Holiday Events For updated events and complete listings, pick up the North Coast Journal or visit www.northcoastjournal.com
November
26 Thursday
Blessing of the Fleet. 10 a.m. Trinidad Head Memorial Lighthouse, Trinity Street. Join the crews of the local fishing fleet as they give thanks for the bountiful harvest and receive a blessing for the upcoming season with Native American prayers, music, a Christian blessing and good wishes all around. Free. www.trinidadcalif. com. 677-0223. Thanksgiving Morning Meander. 10 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Jenny Hanson will lead a 90-minute walk around the marsh. Free. 826-2359. Turkey Trot. 9 a.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. Make room for stuffing! Register from 7:30 a.m. at Old Town Coffee and Chocolates, then stretch for a 5K walk/run at 9 a.m. TBA. 822-3136.
27 Friday
Bayside Ballet’s The Nutcracker. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Clara battles the evil Rat King and his army with the help of her trusted Nutcracker. $20, $15 for kids 12 and under. Christmas Toy Drive. 10 a.m. Bayshore Mall, 3300 Broadway, Eureka. Have your picture taken with Santa Claus and local firefighters, and help kick off the Humboldt bay Firefighters annual toy drive. Cricket on the Hearth. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. An all-new musical adapted from a story by Charles Dickens. A perfect holiday treat for the whole family. $20-$10. 443-7688. Folks Christmas Crafts Fair. Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building, 1100 Main St. Browse holiday wares. 786-9995. Holiday Art Sale. Dec. 18. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. The American holiday classic comes to life as a live radio broadcast as performed by a cast in a 1940s radio station. $16, $13. Li’l Red in the Redwoods: A Holiday Tale Opening Weekend. 7:30 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual all-ages holiday show. A re-imagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood. Free. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663 ext. 20. Post Holiday Hike. 1-4 p.m. Ma-le’l Dunes Parking Area, Young Lane, Manila. Walk off your holiday dinner with a Friends of the Dunes naturalist. Please reserve space by contacting info@friendsofthedunes.org or 444-1397. Free. Santa in Old Town. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. The man in red pulls into town to say hello and pose for photos. Bring your camera! Free.
28 Saturday
Bayside Ballet’s The Nutcracker. 1 & 7:30 p.m. Van
Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Nov. 27 listing. Cricket on the Hearth. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Folks Christmas Crafts Fair. Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building, 1100 Main St. See Nov. 27 listing. Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Holiday Craft Bonanza. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. SCRAP Humboldt, 101 H St. Suite D, Arcata. Creative, handmade crafts by artisans, many of whom focus on reused and repurposed materials. Free. reboutique@scraphumboldt.org. www. scraphumboldt.org. 822-2452. Humboldt Holiday Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive. Lots of local vendors and handmade products. There will also be beer, wine and snacks available to purchase. Free admission. luxurycandle@yahoo.com. 845-8067. Humboldt Made Small Business Saturday. 9 a.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Shop your favorite local crafters and producers. Breakfast and mimosas at 9 a.m. www.redwoodacres.com. It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Li’l Red in the Redwoods: A Holiday Tale Opening Weekend. 7:30 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 27 listing.
29 Sunday
Bayside Ballet’s The Nutcracker . 1 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Nov. 27 listing. Cricket on the Hearth. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play. 2 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing.
30 Monday
Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Li’l Red in the Redwoods. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual all-ages holiday show. A re-imagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood. Free. info@ dellarte.com. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663.
1 Tuesday
Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing.
2 Wednesday
Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing.
December Li’l Red in the Redwoods. 7-8 p.m. McKinleyville High School, 1300 Murray Road. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual all-ages holiday show. A re-imagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood. Free. info@dellarte.com. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663.
3 Thursday
Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Arcata Chamber Holiday Mixer. 5:30-7 p.m. Mad River Hospital, 3800 Janes Road, Arcata. Free.
4 Friday
Cricket on the Hearth. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Enchanted Holiday Craft Fair. 6:30-8 p.m. Layfayette Elementary School, 2100 J St., Eureka. Check out arts and crafts from local vendors, a craft room for kids, bake sale, benefit drawing, and a special guest from the North Pole! Free admission. dwickizer@lafayette-pta. org. www.lafayette-pta.org. 441-2482 Eureka Symphony Holiday Concert. 8-10 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. A variety of holiday favorites including Bach’s Sinfonia, Vivaldi’s Gloria, with choir and soloists and a musical version of Scrooge, with narrator Donald Forrest and a carol sing-along. Free Musical Notes talk at 7 p.m. $19-$44; students half price; children 12 and under free. eurekasymphony@gmail.com. www.eurekasymphony. org. 845-3655. Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Hospitality Night Open House. 7-9 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Main Street. The Victorian Village welcomes friends to a lively block party evening. Merchants serve up cheer along with free beverages and goodies. Free. 786-4477. Humboldt Artisans Craft and Music Festival. 12-9 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Holiday arts and crafts in four buildings, five stages of live music and food booths. TBA. www.redwoodacres.com. It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Season of Wonder and Light: Santa Arrives. 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Join Arcata Main Street for cookies and cider as the stores stay open late. Festivities move to the Jacoby Storehouse in case of rain. Free.
5 Saturday
Candlelight Walk in the Redwoods. 5-8 p.m. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitors Center, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick. A ranger-guided walk through the ancient redwoods lit by 300 luminaries, with storytelling by North Coast Storytellers, auctions and refreshments. $10/person, $12/family.
Cricket on the Hearth. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Christmas Celebration in Song. 7:30 p.m. Ferndale Community Church, 712 Main St. The more than 60 voices of the Ferndale Community Choir performs sacred and inspiring music, plus holiday readings. 786-4477. Eureka Symphony Holiday Concert. 8-10 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 4 listing. Eureka Inn Tree Lighting. TBA. 518 Seventh St. 497-6093. Holiday Craft Bazaar. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Enjoy the holiday atmosphere while browsing beautiful, affordable handmade gifts by local artisans. Free admission. www. ci.eureka.ca.gov. 441-4374. Holiday Open House. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. The tree, the music, the mingling and more. www. eurekamainstreet.org. Humboldt Artisans Craft and Music Festival. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Dec. 4 listing. It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Santa Claus arrives in Ferndale. 10:30 a.m. Ferndale Main Street, Main Street. St. Nick and his jolly elf bring bags of goodies for youngsters on Main Street. Free. 786-4477. Snowball Drop. 11:30 a.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. Win goodies when the “snowballs” start flying. Tuba Christmas. 1 p.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. Ring in the holiday season with deep brass tones. Free. www.eurekamainstreet.org. 3 p.m. McKinleyville Safeway Shopping Plaza, Central Avenue. Ring in the holiday season with deep brass tones. Free. Winter Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Milligan Community Center, 175 Lum St., Weott. Featuring baked goods, local arts and crafts, Indian tacos, chili and sopapillas for sale. Free admission. 946-2464.
6 Sunday
Christmas Celebration in Song. 3 p.m. Church of the Assumption, 546 Berding St., Ferndale. The Ferndale Community Choir gives an encore performance, concluding in time for the lighting of America’s tallest living Christmas tree. Free. Christmas Tree Lighting. 5:30 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Main Street. Decked with lights by Ferndale’s volunteer firefighters, the huge spruce at the end of Main Street shares the stage with the Booster Band, Chameleon Singers, 4-H, Scout Troops and more. Stay for free cookies and cocoa. Free. Cricket on the Hearth. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Company of Voices Concert. 2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Choral sacred holiday music. Free. www.humboldtarts.org.
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« December continued from previous page Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Humboldt Artisans Craft and Music Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Dec. 4 listing. Humboldt Artist Gallery Holiday Fair. 12-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Dec. 5 listing. It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play. 2 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Li’l Red in the Redwoods. 7 p.m. Trinidad Elementary School, 300 Trinity St. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual all-ages holiday show. A re-imagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood. Free. info@dellarte.com. www. dellarte.com. 668-5663. Linguica and Beans Dinner. 5-8 p.m. Portuguese Hall, Fifth Street and Ocean Avenue, Ferndale. Food and friendliness on tree lighting night. TBA. 786-4222. Maggie Dickson Christmas Bazaar. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Neighborhood Facility, Highway 96, Hoopa. Arts and crafts booths. Also, doughnuts, hot chocolate and clam chowder in a bread bowl for sale. Free admission.
7 Monday
Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Li’l Red in the Redwoods. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual all-ages holiday show. A re-imagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood. Non-perishable food item. info@dellarte.com. www.dellarte. com. 668-5663.
8 Tuesday
Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Li’l Red in the Redwoods. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Winema Theater, Main St., Scotia. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual all-ages holiday show. A re-imagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood. Free. info@dellarte.com. www. dellarte.com. 707-668-5663.
9 Wednesday
Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Tree Lighting. Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor’s Center, 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott. Homemade treats, caroling, the tree lighting and a visit from Santa. Free. www.humboldtredwoods.org.
10 Thursday
Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Li’l Red in the Redwoods. 7-8 p.m. Yurok Tribe Headquarters, 190 Klamath Blvd., Klamath. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual all-ages holiday show. A re-imagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood. Free. info@ dellarte.com. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663.
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11 Friday
Cricket on the Hearth. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Electric Lighted Truck Parade. 6:30 p.m. Redwood Village Shopping Center, 735 S Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna. Watch the truckers, tractors and other vehicles festooned with Christmas lights. Free. 725-3959. Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Li’l Red in the Redwoods. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual all-ages holiday show. A re-imagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood. Free. info@dellarte.com. www.dellarte. com. 668-5663. The Nutcracker. 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. North Coast Dance Studio performs the classic Christmas ballet. $20, $12. www. arkleycenter.com.
12 Saturday
Children’s Holiday Gift Making Workshop. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Children make nice, low-cost Christmas gifts as an alternative to shopping. Santa visits too. Free. 839-5691. Cricket on the Hearth. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Holiday Castles & Graham Cracker Houses. 10:30 a.m.-noon & 1-2:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Create a cookie and candy house, share stories and take home a holiday decoration that tastes great. Call to preregister. $15, $20 for non-Arcata residents. rec@cityofarcata.org. www. cityofarcata.org/rec. 822-7091. Holiday Craft Market. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Peruse unique handcrafted items from over 50 artisans. Enjoy live music, local food and holiday cheer. $1 donation. hstevens@cityofarcata.org; rec@cityofarcata.org. www. cityofarcata.org/rec. 822-7091. Holiday Open House. 4-8 p.m. Essential Elements Wellness Spa & Sauna, 1639 Central Ave., Ste. A, McKinleyville. Enjoy sparkling wine or cider and hors d’oeuvres while you peruse local vendors and gift basket creations. Free. www.essentialelementsspa.com. 839-7772. It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Loleta Craft Fair. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Loleta Elementary School, 700 Loleta Drive. 10th annual Loleta Craft Fair sponsored by the Wiyot Tribe at the Loleta School Gym. leeannduclo@yahoo.com. 273-7425. Mistletoe Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. River Lodge Conference Center & Commercial Kitchen, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna. Over 20 vendors to help you cross names off your Christmas shopping list. Door prizes every half hour. www.friendlyfortuna.com. The Nutcracker. 2 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 11 listing.
Stocking Stuffer Boutique. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. Peruse vendor booths featuring one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and food items. Enjoy spiced cider and cookies while you browse. Free admission. ervmgc.com. Stories with Santa. 2-4 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Storytelling by Santa, photo opportunities with Santa, holiday art activities and refreshments. $5, $2, Free to MGMA members and children. www.humboldtarts.org. Trucker’s Christmas Parade. 6 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Watch the trucks, tractors and other vehicles festooned with Christmas lights. Free. truckersparade@keka101.com. www.redwoodacres.com. 442-5744. Winter Arts Faire. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Nnearly 50 artisan booths, music, children’s storytelling, food and drink and a visit from Santa. TBA. www.mateel.org.
13 Sunday
Cricket on the Hearth. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Fortuna Christmas Music Festival. 12-6:30 p.m. River Lodge Conference Center & Commercial Kitchen, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna. A full day of holiday music for the community featuring barbershop singers, choirs, bands and a full orchestra. Proceeds go to charity. Free. www.friendlyfortuna.com. Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Holiday Craft Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Dec. 12 listing. Li’l Red in the Redwoods. 5-6 p.m. Orick School, 120918 Highway 101. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual all-ages holiday show. A re-imagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood. Free. info@dellarte.com. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663. Lighted Tractor Parade. 7 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Main Street. Local farmers and ranchers parade fancifully decorated tractors and tractor-drawn wagons depicting holiday scenes through the Victorian Village for a sparkling country Christmas celebration. Tractors start at 7 p.m. Free. 786-4477. The Nutcracker. 2 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 11 listing. Tuba Christmas. 4:30 p.m. River Lodge Conference Center & Commercial Kitchen, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna. Ring in the holiday season with deep brass tones. Free. www.friendlyfortuna.com. Winter Arts Faire. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. See Dec. 12 listing.
14 Monday
Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Li’l Red in the Redwoods. 5-6 p.m. Loleta Elementary School, 700 Loleta Dr. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual all-ages holiday show. A re-imagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood. Free. info@dellarte.com. www. dellarte.com. 668-5663. The Nutcracker. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 11 listing.
15 Tuesday
Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. The Nutcracker. 7 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 11 listing.
16 Wednesday
Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. The Nutcracker. 7 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 11 listing.
17 Thursday
Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Li’l Red in the Redwoods: A Holiday Tale Closing Weekend. 7:30 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday show. A re-imagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood. $10, $8. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663 ext. 20.
18 Friday
Christmas in Connecticut. 7 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Celebrate the holiday spirit at The Eureka Theater with a classic holiday comedy. $5. www.theeurekatheater.org. Holiday Art Sale. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 27 listing. Li’l Red in the Redwoods: A Holiday Tale Closing Weekend. 7:30 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Dec. 17 listing.
19 Saturday
Holiday Handmade/Makers’ Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Peruse local arts and crafts booths, listen to live music, eat delicious food and beverages provided by Comfort of Home Catering. www.baysidegrange.org. Li’l Red in the Redwoods: A Holiday Tale Closing Weekend. 7:30 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Dec. 17 listing.
20 Sunday
Holiday Handmade/Makers’ Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Dec. 19 listing.
31 Thursday
New Year’s Eve with Caravan of Glam. 9 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Three hours of live entertainment from your favorite Portland drag performers. Music by Pressure Anya, visual stylings by Marmalade sky. $35 VIP, $25. www.bluelakecasino.com. RampArt New Year’s Celebration. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. RampArt Skatepark, 700 South G St., Arcata. Live music, skating and midnight celebrations. $15. rampartskatepark.org. l
Index of Advertisers
All area codes are 707 unless indicated. Abraxas Jewelers 425 3rd Street, Eureka 443-4638 www.abraxasjewelers.com
Clarke Museum Gift Shop 240 E St, Eureka 443-1947 www.clarkemuseum.org
Almquist Lumber 5301 Boyd Road, Arcata 825-8880 www.almquistlumber.com
Eureka Natural Foods 1450 Broadway, Eureka 442-6325 www.eurekanaturalfoods.com
Arcata Artisans 883 H Street, Arcata 825-9133
The Garden Gate 905 H Street, Arcata 822-2156
Belle Starr 863 H Street, Arcata 822-1295 405 2nd Street, Eureka 441-1296
Going Places 328 2nd Street, Eureka 443-4145 www.goingplacesworld.com
The Blacksmith Shop 445 Main Street, Ferndale 786-4216 www.ferndaleblacksmith.com Blue Ox Boutique 325 2nd Street, Eureka 798-6104 Carl Johnson Co. 3950 Jacobs Ave., Eureka 443-4851 www.carljohnsonco.com
Golden Gait Mercantile 421 Main Street, Ferndale 786-4891 Great Western Clothing Company 4465 Broadway, Eureka 443-9388 Hensel’s Ace Hardware 884 9th St, Arcata 822-2965
Here & There 339 2nd St, Eureka 441-9312 Holly Yashi 1300 9th St, Arcata 822-5132 www.hollyyashi.com
Los Bagels Co. 403 2nd Street, Eureka 442-8525 1061 I Street Arcata 822-3150 www.losbagels.com
Northtown Books 957 H Street, Arcata 822-2834 www.northtownbooks.com
Sequoia Park Zoo Gift Shop 3414 W Street, Eureka 441-4263 www.sequoiaparkzoo.net
Mad River Gardens 3384 Janes Road, Arcata 822-7049
Old Town Jewelers 311 F St, Eureka, CA 95501 441-9244 www.stevenvictordesign.com
Simmons Natural Body Care www.simmonsnaturals.com
Hot Knots 898 G St, Arcata 822-2511 www.hotknotsandtara.com
Many Hands Gallery 438 2nd St, Eureka 445-0455 www.manyhandsgallery.net
Humboldt Craft Spirits 499-9999 www.humboldtcraftspirits.com
Miller Farms Nursery 1828 Central Ave., McKinleyville 839-1571 www.millerfarmsnursery.com
Humboldt Glassblowers 815 9th St, Arcata 822-7420 214 E St, Eureka 268-5511 The Linen Closet 127 F St, Eureka 268-0900 www.linencloset.com Living The Dream Ice Cream 1 F Street, Eureka 407-3508
Pacific Outfitters 1600 5th St, Eureka 443-6328 737 G St, Arcata 822-0321 ww.pacificoutfitters.com Plaza 808 G St, Arcata 822-2250 www.plazaarcata.com
Stonesthrow Boutique 423 F St, Eureka 269-7070 www.stonesthrowboutique.com Ten Window Williams 404 Third Street, Eureka 442-2938 www.tenwindowwilliams.com Threadbare Dancewear 668 8th Street, Arcata 822-7894 www.humboldtdancer.com
North Coast Co-op 811 I Street, Arcata 822-5947 25 4th Street, Eureka 443-6027 www.northcoast.coop
Revolution Bicycle 1593 G Street, Arcata 822-2562 www.revolutionbicycle.com
NuGames 1662 Myrtle Ave., Eureka 497-6358 1075 K Street, Arcata 826-1228 www.nugamesonline.com
The Rocking Horse 791 8th Street, #13, Arcata 822-3509
Wildberries Marketplace 747 13th St, Arcata 822-0095 www.wildberries.com
Schatzi’s Hidden Treasures 3300 Broadway, Bayshore Mall, Eureka 269-0500
Wildwood Music Co. 1027 I Street, Arcata 822-6264 www.wildwood-music.com
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