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From the Editor A Great Spot for a Picnic

Contributors

Features 21

Many Hats (and Roller Skates) Insider profile: Natalie Arroyo

Shipwrecks, Rivers and Railroads Picnicking on the North Coast

Your 90-Day Calendar

See You Next Season

122 Seasonal Snapshot Teresa Stanley

Perfect Spring Trips 35

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Food & Drink 51

Picnic Indoors Wildberries Marketplace

Live Local, Eat Global Dining at Le Monde and Sushi Spot

Drinks on the Waterfront Eating and Imbibing at Vista del Mar

Just Browsing 72

Geeking Out at the Scruffy Nerd Herder

Regional Directory 92

Humboldt County Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Map of Humboldt

Trinidad Area Maps

100 Willow Creek Map 101 Blue Lake & McKinleyville Maps 103 Arcata Maps 106 Eureka Maps 110 Ferndale & Fortuna Maps 112 Eel River Valley Map 114 Avenue of the Giants Maps 117 Garberville & Redway Maps 121 Shelter Cove Map

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A Great Spot for a Picnic

The spring rain has eased off, the sun is out and the grass is lush — Humboldt is picnic primed. Pack up a basket and a blanket, and let’s go. How about a bluff overlooking the sea? Maybe a riverside location or a view of Humboldt Bay? “Shipwrecks, Rivers and Railroads” will show you the way to some of the most scenic places to spread out a blanket, uncork and unwind. In this issue’s Perfect Trips, there are even more al fresco options, from the massive redwood Picnic Tree to an oyster bed tour with sampling from the sea. Back in town, take in outdoor art on a mural tour through Eureka, peruse Native American basketry and Victoriana at the Blue Lake Museum, or visit the Humboldt Room, where history buffs swoon over the collection and the view of the bay. Speaking of collections, in Just Browsing we’ll swing by the Scruffy Nerd Herder and thumb through the racks of comics with the hardcore aficionados. And just so you don’t feel like you don’t know anybody, we’ll introduce you to local

Natalie Arroyo — city councilmember, Coastie, musician and menace on the roller derby track. (Nothing Photo by Mark mckenna says Humboldt like having layers.) She shares some recommendations for having a good time on the North Coast that you should definitely take. In the event of rain, which has been known to fall on our green landscape, there’s always Wildberries, with just the market patio on which to take shelter and sustenance. And when night falls, you can score a table at French fusion restaurant Le Monde or a coveted counter seat at Sushi Spot. We’ll even help you order. And if you’re in the mood for some whisky and blues, we’ll take you down to one of our favorite seaside bars, the Vista Del Mar. See? We know all the spots.

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Arcata Bay Oyster Festival: June 16 Shuck and slurp your way through the fruit of our local waters with every recipe for oysters you can imagine and digest to the sound of live music all day.

Humboldt Bay Botanical Garden A ramble through the grounds is both a relaxing stretch of the legs and an education in local flora and even fauna.

May Day Artisan Festival: May 5-6 The Blue Ox Historic Village fills with music and oldtimey artisans, including blacksmiths, weavers and potters. Bring the kids.

Eureka’s Waterfront Trail People of all abilities can enjoy this newly completed portion of a trail along Humboldt Bay that will eventually connect all the way to Arcata.

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in Humboldt County, working for two decades as an educator in the local schools. Now that her own children have grown up and moved out, she is busy writing — and picnicking whenever possible in the wilds of the North Coast. 2

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County in 2013 from Colorado. She writes about health, the outdoors, business, food and culture. When she is not at her keyboard, you’ll find her exploring the area’s stunning coastal trails. She loves the smell of eucalyptus trees after a rain, and wild blackberries.

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and beautiful Eureka, where she runs a vacation rental from her Victorian home and indulges in domesticity and DIY projects. Her perfect Humboldt day is a run in the redwoods with her husky, antiquing with friends and enjoying a pot of soup and local oysters for dinner. 4

Deidre Pike migrated to foggy Humboldt County from balmy O’ahu in 2012. She’ll never leave. She’s been a reporter, mom, editor, granny, campground manager, author of two books, dog owner, amateur ceramicist and assistant journalism professor. She loves to drink wine and hike lost coasts and redwood forests.

5 Born in Arcata and still exploring Humboldt County, Grant ScottGoforth is a journalist and writer at Humboldt State University. He loves to consume music, movies, art, plants, food and drinks. Sometimes he digests them into words and photos. 6

Richard Stenger , the media and

marketing director for the EurekaHumboldt Visitors Bureau, has tramped through much of California as a park ranger and freelance travel writer. When not bound to his desk or playing footgolf with his kids, he likes to horse around in the redwoods.

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Natalie Arroyo’s Humboldt Favorites: For the outdoors: Eureka Waterfront Trail

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(Arroyo likes to pick it up near Blue Ox Millworks, 1 X St., Eureka). Sequoia Park and Sequoia Park Zoo (3414 W St., Eureka) are gems for families and adults alike. The 67-acre park has walking and biking trails situated among redwoods. In the summer, look for live theater on the grounds. Arroyo said the zoo is one of the longest-running little zoos in the country and meets high accreditation standards.

Bar is a must for anyone who wants to grill their own oysters and watch the sun setting over the dunes (900 New Navy Base Road, Samoa). Esmeralda’s has tasty chile rellenos (328 Grotto St., Eureka). Brick & Fire has a snazzy mushroom cobbler (1630 F St., Eureka).

For music/arts/films: Outer Space (1100 M St., Arcata) has tons of shows, community workshops, as well as great live music. Richard’s Goat (401 I St., Arcata) has house-made spirits, bitters and shrubs, plus Humboldt-made snacks; it also houses The Miniplex, which screens award-winning independent films and documentaries. Siren’s Song Tavern (325 Second St., Eureka) is another of Arroyo’s favorite spots for live music.

For lodging: The Inn at 2nd and C (139 Second St., Eureka) is a boutique inn housed in an Eagle House Victorian in Eureka’s historic district. It’s also a live music and entertainment venue.

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For spectating: Humboldt Roller Derby — check out the local all-female teams at their monthly, free public scrimmages at Redwood Acres or six games throughout the season (3750 Harris St., Eureka). The Kinetic Grand Championship Race, an annual three-day moving sculpture race, attracts thousands to Humboldt County every Memorial Day weekend (this year May 26-28). Arroyo calls it the closest thing to “Humboldt County Mardi Gras” (www.kineticgrandchampionship.com).

For laid-back drinks: The Shanty (213 Third St., Eureka) has an eclectic vibe with cheap cocktails plus ping pong and pool tables. Ernie’s (608 A St., Eureka) is a small neighborhood spot for drinks and darts.

One place that has special significance to her is the Eureka Waterfront Trail, the newly completed 6.3-mile contiguous trail that runs north from Herrick Avenue to Tydd Street. “Since I’m the president of the Humboldt Trails Council, play roller derby and skate outside to work out, plus I am in the Coast Guard and on Eureka City Council,” Arroyo said, “the trail is a convergence of all these things.” Miami-born and Florida raised, Arroyo moved to Humboldt when she was 22. She came to work as an AmeriCorps National Service member with the Watershed Stewards Program in Petrolia after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and botched her plans to attend graduate school at Tulane University. The detour became a life-changing adventure. “I had never lived anywhere so rural,” Arroyo said. “It took only a few months to fall in love with the community.” Twelve years later, she proudly calls Humboldt home and is deeply invested professionally and personally. She’s lived in Petrolia, Arcata and, for the last 10 years, Eureka, where she bought a home in 2013. “Eureka neighborhoods have in-

“Not everything cool has been done yet up here.”

credible Victorians and Craftsman homes on par with other cities like Portland,” Arroyo said, and it’s “more affordable than other coastal cities in California.” And, she said, “not everything cool has been done yet up here.” For newcomers moving from bigger, more diverse cities, there can be some culture shock. “Demographics are shifting and more people of color are in the county,” she said. “The trend in

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“There are a lot of people here marching to the beat of their own drum. It’s nonstop fascination.”

the last few years is so noticeable. … It’s exciting to have new communities here.” Arroyo thinks it’s the people, culture and our natural environs that make Humboldt special, including “a live and let live culture that’s very rich,” she said. “It has an outlaw quality to it. There are a lot of people here marching to the beat of their own drum. It’s nonstop fascination.” As for the landscape, she said, “The natural beauty here is so breathtaking. Here we can go to the beach, the trees, the outdoors and it won’t be packed with people.” In 2014, Arroyo, then 29, was elected to the Eureka City Council — the first Latina to serve on council (she is a proud Puerto Rican). At the time she took her seat, and for two years after, she served on an all-female city council, one of few in the country. She now serves as representative to Ward 3 (following Eureka’s recent redistricting). Arroyo holds many titles and positions in the community that reflect her environmental,

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artistic and athletic interests, some notable ones include: senior planner with Natural Resources Services division of Redwood Community Action Agency, lecturer at Humboldt State University (she teaches environmental conflict resolution), and as a marine science technician with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. She also proudly adds her 2011 Rutabaga Queen G-Ma title, member/ vocalist of the all-female band Blood Gnome and one-woman musical act Smilebright, and roller derby player with Humboldt Roller Derby to the list. True to Humboldt citizenry, she personifies eclectic interests. “I’m a lot like my dad and try to do new things. He ran marathons around the world — but in costume,” Arroyo said. “He was also heavily into public service.” How she manages: “I like to do a lot of things. I like to have a lot of plates spinning,” she said. “I’m not rolling in the dough but it is exciting to me. I feel like I’m living my dream life.”

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PICNICKING ON THE NORTH COAST By Peri Escarda

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in any coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s romantic montage. Picnics also appeal in the later stages of the relationship, when the new parents discover the exhaustion of wrangling children into restaurant booths. Not that a picnic requires a companion of any kind: Eating a sandwich with nothing but the crunch of a potato chip to distract you from your solitary thoughts can be a perfect way to enjoy a stunning vista â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and it may earn you some envious glances from the parents who are shepherding their children down the trail. However you choose to enjoy your picnic, if you are looking for easy access day trips that offer extraordinary views, then these spots are sure to satisfy.

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IN THE BASKET Gentlemen’s Hardware cheese board and knife set with wine opener, $32. Plaza, Arcata Fieldbrook Winery Rosato di Sangiovese. Fieldbrook Market, Fieldbrook or fieldbrookwinery.com Fieldbrook Winery Sauvignon Blanc. Eureka Natural Foods, as well as most other area wine retailers Kumamoto oysters, $8.50 per dozen. Coast Seafoods, Eureka Dungeness crab, Henry's Lemon & Garlic Olives, Wild Mushroom pate, Cypress Grove Sgt. Pepper 4 oz. disk of goat cheese, Humboldt Hot Sauce Emerald Sauce, Organic pears, apples, cashews and pumpkin seeds, compostable plates and bamboo utensils. Eureka Natural Foods

Fleener Creek Overlook This is a gorgeous bluff perched on the edge of the Lost Coast Headlands. The road out to Fleener Creek rambles through green fields, arriving at Centerville Beach on the coast. Turning up to the headlands, you’ll pass under a white cross which leans precariously over the road. The cross commemorates the SS Northerner shipwreck of 1860, when the captain ran his ship aground in an attempt to save the lives of his 108 passengers and crew. Locals risked their own lives to rescue the survivors, helping to save 70 out of the 108 aboard. Upon reaching the turnout and stepping onto the bluff, one cannot help but be awed by the vast, windswept view of the ocean, so delicately laced in white surf and yet powerful enough to

swallow ships whole. Crab fishermen, who still grapple with the ocean every day, ply their pretty white boats upon the horizon and far below, a farmhouse appears as tiny as a toy, with its fields backed right up to the gray sand. Enjoy the expansive vistas at the picnic table provided upon the bluff or, if it’s too windy, head down the steep trail to the more sheltered beach below. To Get There: Start in the town of Ferndale and turn onto Ocean Avenue, which becomes Centerville Road. Continue on this road for 6 miles until you see the Bureau of Land Management sign for the Fleener Creek Overlook trailhead and parking lot. → humboldtinsider.com

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The Fortuna Riverwalk The ultimate in quick exit, easy-access picnicking. The parking lot is steps away from the picnic tables, which are sheltered under an arbor with a view of the Eel River bending toward the sea. A great place to set up a hibachi, followed by a walk scented with wild fennel and adorned with an

abundance of imperturbable cows. The elevated trail is well maintained and perfectly flat, with occasional opportunities to make your way down to the river’s edge. This is the place to go for a leisurely picnic under a big sky — or merely to enjoy a quick stretch of the legs. To Get There: Take the South 12th Street exit from U.S. Highway 101 and head west to the River Lodge Community Center. →

IN THE BASKET Vintage camp blanket, $95. Daisy Drygoods, Arcata Picnic baskets from $10. Discovery Shop, Eureka Snackmaster cooler, $40. Humboldt Flea Market Redwood Acres, Eureka Mary’s free range chicken, Blackberry Bramble Texas Red BBQ Sauce, Mad

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The Eureka Waterfront Trail The trail has been the source of a lot of excitement among locals since it has opened up stretches of bay that were previously inaccessible. The newest section begins at the edge of the Eureka Slough and leads back towards the Eureka Waterfront. Start at the slough — once used to float massive redwood logs to mills on the bay — and watch as geese swoop to land among the egrets foraging in the marshy grass. Not only does this section of trail offer several benches on which to picnic, it also offers the chance to walk on abandoned railroad tracks: Step up onto the railroad bridge and follow the splintered ties right out over the bay. Look over the side and watch for drifting jelly fish. A seal just may pop up and return your curious stare. Continuing westward along the trail, you’ll pass the stooping, ancient stumps of piers gathered together like old men standing knee-deep

in the bay, with seagulls roosting in their mossy hair. The sound of lapping water will accompany you as the prickly masts of Eureka’s working harbor appear in the distance. At the base of the brick amphitheater, there are picnic tables perfect for popping open a thermos. You can head into Old Town for a cup of coffee or perhaps continue on the Humboldt Bay Trail as it skirts the edge of the bay. With this newest addition, it’s now possible to travel by trail from Eureka Slough to Hikshari’ Trail, which is just opposite the entrance of Humboldt Bay. But that’s a distance of approximately 6 miles, so just be sure you’ve packed a picnic hardy enough for the journey!

To Get There: From U.S. Highway 101, turn south on West Avenue, then take a left on Tydd Street. Look for the entrance of the trail just before the Eureka Community Health and Wellness Center.

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Renowned for its plump Pacifics and tasty Kumamotos, Humboldt Bay is the oyster capital of California. Some twothirds of all oysters consumed in the state originate here, harvested using the latest low-impact sustainable techniques by hardy water farmers. Among them is Aqua Rodeo’s Captain Sebastian Elrite, a laid-back, brawny fellow — sort of a Robert Redford if he were an outside linebacker — who pilots small groups in his boat around the oyster beds. During low tide tours with the captain, you can harvest your own mollusks in the mud flats to eat fresh from the bay or to take into Old Town Eureka, where a number of kitchens will prepare them for you. If the tide is high, just hold. You can head over

to Humboldt Bay Provisions especially on Shuck a Buck Tuesday evenings, when Elrite or one of his crew will personally pop the oysters out of their shells and serve them raw or cooked in a variety of tasty manners. As big tree hunters plumb the depths of Redwood National and State Parks to find monster specimens, hidden in plain site is one of the most photogenic champions: the so-called Picnic Tree, an old growth giant next to the campground of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been featured in travel magazines and websites, but few who pass notice, on the edge of a pleasant picnic area, just a few steps from the Prairie Creek visitor center, this massive vertical spire, whose

sprawling roots flare around its base like the foot of a prehistoric mastodon. Nearby, old stone grills covered in moss add to the prehistoric charm. Should you eat here among the giants, there are plenty of picnic tables from which to choose. And you can work off the meal with a stroll on the Revelation Trail, an easy mile that showcases more mammoth trees. While technically inside Redwood National Park, most of Bald Hills Road looks like anything but a primeval forest. Rather than foggy groves, the area is dominated by sunny prairies, with occasional clumps of oaks, once grazed by sheep and cattle. The grassy hillsides, with panoramic views of the redwood groves below in the Redwood Creek valley, offer perfect

places to picnic, especially in the spring when wildflowers like purple lupines spring up everywhere. To start, from U.S. Highway 101 just north of Orick, turn east on Bald Hills Road, pass the signs for the Lady Bird Johnson and Tall Trees groves, and ascend into what looks like a scene from The Sound of Music. Three suggested lunch stops: Dolason Prairie, which includes a 9-mile trail for the ambitious; Schoolhouse Peak, which at 3,097 feet is the highest point in the park, and the old Lyons Ranch, whose original barn and bunkhouses are intact and worth exploring. The first is 11.5 miles from U.S. Highway 101. The last two, which require a few miles of unpaved road, are just shy of 18 miles from the highway. â&#x2020;&#x2019; humboldtinsider.com

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Foodies Walk into either Hole in the Wall shop and enter an aroma wonderland. The justbaked breads, the quality meats, some hot, the fresh veggies and condiments, all flying into wraps and sandwiches perfectly protected in wax paper blankets, compel one to bark out an order at the counter as soon as possible among the din of the locals, who vote this the best sandwich shop year in, year out. After ringing up, the two questions that remain are 1) whether to

split the oversize creation with a friend or save half for dinner, and 2) whether to eat it immediately at the picnic tables outside or take it to a scenic spot for a car or outdoor picnic. Hungry? The five-meat Italian combo will do the job, maybe for a week. Having served up lunch subs for more than four decades, Deo’s Sandwich Shop has amassed quite a loyal following in Henderson Center. But new owner Joseph Sandoval, who took over the reins this year,

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wants to do more than rest on the kitchen laurels. He upped the game, revamping the kitchen, remodeling the counter area, and experimenting with no frills-evening service — grilled cheese and Tater Tots — for the hungry at Dave’s Place, a neighborhood bar that shares a wall and pass-through window with Deo’s. Perhaps the greatest addition, his perky, cheerful mom runs the register and serves up the baskets. Seating is limited so consider carrying out your order into the great big outside world of picnics. The warm, spicy, smoky pastrami comes highly recommended. So, you’re heading north on U.S. Highway 101 from Eureka for a Redwood National Park adventure and you realize you’re going to burn more calories on the trail than your weak little granola bar can handle. What do you do? The Murphy’s Market run. Stop in Trinidad at this popular independent local grocer, pick up Humboldt made products, like Henry’s Olives, Dick Taylor Chocolates and Humboldt Fog cheese, and order up great sandwiches. Bonus if you request the Dutch Crunch bread. If you’re not heading that direction, Murphy’s has four more neighborhood locations, all with full-service delis. Another bonus (bonuses? boni?), in the summer, the deli crews fire up their grills for barbecue in the parking lot.

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Humboldt Botanical Garden open Wednesdays to Sundays 7707 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka 707-442-5139, www.hbgf.org

Art Lovers Dozens of outdoor wall art creations grace historic buildings throughout Eureka, consistently ranked among the top 10 in John Villani’s Best Small Art Towns in America, in styles ranging from tasteful classicism to oddball impressionism. Vintage cars. Galloping horses. Sea monsters. Aliens. A Tokyo traffic jam. Humans with giraffe and parrot heads. Other notables include a giant ballerina on the back of the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, California’s tallest mural north of San Francisco. It’s by Duane Flatmo, a celebrated artist and Burning Man regular whose other murals tend to the zany side, such as the nearby “No Barking Allowed,” a riot of deranged dogs. Find them all in Old Town and downtown. For a mural map, visit the Eureka-Humboldt Visitors Bureau office or site. One of the strangest art installations anywhere has gone to seed. And that’s good. Renowned artist Peter Santino’s “All

Dell’Arte International 131 H St., Blue Lake www.dellarte.com 707-668-5663

Happy Now,” an outdoor hilltop maze-labyrinth-ziggurat overlooking Humboldt Bay, has delighted visitors to the Humboldt Botanical Garden since its completion in 2008. Unfortunately, the turf and earth mound creation suffered from all the wear and tear. Fortunately, some months ago, Santino and friends managed a complete upgrade of the living art, replacing the original redwood bender boards with steel strips and reseeding the grass, which, thanks to our wet spring, has grown back gloriously. While only 100 feet wide, the maze’s ramped interior spiral stretches to 1/4 mile, giving a respectable 1/2-mile workout to anyone who strolls or trots the roundtrip. Of course, slow going maximizes the meditative benefits, fast going the aerobic ones. Take your pick. Giants, clowns, puppets and comics congregate in Blue Lake every summer for the Mad River Festival, a zany tradition hosted for four decades by Dell’Arte In-

ternational. But the renowned theater ensemble and school of physical acting does more traditional Italian improv. Its staff and students also create outrageous costumes and traditional commedia masks, which you can see during the fest, at other performances throughout the year, or on display in their Blue Lake campus, headquartered in a beautiful circa 1911 Oddfellows Hall. Should any of the neoprene or papier mache creations exhibit lizard-like qualities, don’t be alarmed. Dell’Arte’s most celebrated mask maker on the faculty, Bruce Marrs, played the title role in the 1997 version of Godzilla. The fest’s five weeks of nonstop entertainment takes place midJune to mid-July. Keep an eye on the clown talents too, as many join Cirque du Soleil. Santino's “All Happy Now”. Sam Armanino humboldtinsider.com

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MORRIS GRAVES MUSEUM OF ART Visit the Morris Graves Museum of Art! The museum is open Wednesday though Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. You can find it at 636 F St. in Eureka, right next door to the Eureka Theater.

The Fisherman – Woodley Island, Eureka, CA Art doesn’t have to be exclusive. Humboldt County is home to dozens of outdoor art exhibitions that can be viewed by anyone, anytime, for free!

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Although it has been owned and cared for by the Humboldt Arts Council for many years, the statue was first sponsored by the Commercial Fishermen’s Wives of Humboldt through community donations. The statue was erected on Woodley Island and dedicated in 1981. If you’re standing near the water in Old Town Eureka, it can be hard to miss the Woodley Island Marina. On it, tourists and locals can see recreation centers, shops, restaurants, a lighthouse, and of course, The Fisherman. To visit The Fisherman up close, head out to the island via CA-255 Northbound (which is also called R Street in town) and exit at Startare Drive.

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Romano Gabriel Sculpture Garden – 315 2nd Street Eureka Endlessly detailed and highly arranged, the many pieces in the sculpture garden come together to make a tableau of sorts. Although it may at first appear chaotic, the garden is actually intentionally set up to showcase smaller sculptures in front and bigger sculptures in back, creating a sense of depth and energy.

This unique folk art collection originally appeared in the artist’s home on Pine Street in Eureka. It was built over nearly three decades, slowly accumulating until Gabriel’s house was almost completely obscured from view. In the 1980s, The Ray Vellutini family of Eureka purchased it from the estate, and twenty year old Vince

Vellutini, sometimes aided by friends, spent almost a year restoring it. It was then relocated to 315 2nd Street in Old Town Eureka for preservation and restoration. After many years of careful work, the sculpture garden is now a vibrant surprise to passersby on Old Town’s busy 2nd Street.

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Justin L’Amie — The Beautiful Night April 21 to June 10 “We live in a world that I am told is guided by scientific rules and principles. There are reasons why each plant grows the way it does. There are reasons that a frog doesn’t give birth to a bird. There are reasons things feel different at night. I am

sure there are reasons why. Traveling to new places I see that everything looks familiar, yet different. The same or similar shapes, colours and textures. Variation and combination, repetition without repeating. Rare new life. They are new flowers to me. Insects with green eyes.” – Justin L’Amie

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Claudia Lima — Humboldt May 5 to June 18 Claudia Lima was born in San Diego and grew up in the small town of Julian, California. She is the oldest of nine children. She graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in Animal Science. After graduation she went to work in the family lumber business in San Diego. In 1982 she moved to Ukiah, California and opened her own wholesale lumber brokerage business. In 1992 she married her husband, John, a logging contractor and moved to Humboldt County. Claudia was always drawing as a child. When she moved to Humboldt County, she started taking Art Classes at

Humboldt State University. She took a break from painting after the birth of their son, Christopher, but went back in painting in earnest in 2007. She has had exhibitions at the Humboldt State University First Street Gallery, Art Center Alturas, Strawberry Rock Gallery, Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale, San Luis Obispo Cattlemen’s Western Art Show and Sale. She also exhibits frequently at the Redwood Arts Association Gallery. The works in the exhibition are impressionistic oil paintings of logging and ranching and historic landscape symbols of the timber industry in Humboldt County.

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Avenue of the Giants 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott 707-946-2263, www.humboldtredwoods.org

With the Kids Should your familial lunch club be bigger than most, say, 10, 20, even 30 people, there is a picnic table or two for you and your kin. Twin monster slabs of redwood, between 30 and 40 feet long, have welcomed gatherings for decades in the Women’s Federation Grove of Humboldt Redwoods State Park, just off the Avenue of the Giants. Some locals in the know escape here in the summer, trading the coastal fog for the warm Eel River Valley. After a repast, they might take a dip in this gentle, sandy bend of the river (check local conditions before a swim, the river can be dangerously swift and cold in spring or too low in autumn). For an added treat, walk across the seasonal summer footbridge over the river to the heart of the Rockefeller Forest, which at 10,000 acres is the largest single stand of old growth redwoods. For a dune with a view, or more precisely, a view like that of R2D2 and C-3PO when

they land on Tatooine, check out the mother of all Humboldt dunes, a sprawling, 1 million-cubic-yard sand mountain barely contained by the Ma-le'l Dunes. Managed cooperatively by the Bureau of Land Management and the Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge, this federal preserve features rare coastal plants and animals, a spooky skeleton forest and, once one trudges to the top of said dune, panoramic views of ocean, bay and inland mountains. Look for beach strawberries, sea rocket plants and rare Humboldt Bay wallflowers (don’t pick), or crisscrossing tracks left at night by foxes, skunks and raccoons. The southern unit, which permits horses and dogs, opens daily. The northern one, which offers more direct access to the monster dune, is open weekends. If you’re going to paint the town red, and black and yellow, and so forth, might

Ma-le’l Dunes Right off U.S. Highway 255 on Young Lane, between Arcata and Eureka 707-825-2300 www.blm.gov/visit/ma-lel-dunes

Humboldt Paintball Community 601 Vance Ave., Samoa 707-498-3835 www.humboldtpaintballcommunity.com

we suggest Samoa, home of the Humboldt Paintball Community. The family-owned outdoor center, which will reopen in May after a spring cleaning, gives kids of all ages an excuse to dirty up old clothes, splatter friend and foe with the biodegradable, water soluble stuff and, for the real young ones, target practice. It’s open weekends and, starting in late June, Wednesdays, too. Prices vary based on whether you rent or bring your own paint or gear, but the nominal entry fee is waived for nurses and emergency and safety personnel. Tug-o-war at the Ma-le’l Dune. courtesy of friends of the dunes humboldtinsider.com

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Not Strictly for Tourists The Humboldt Room in the Eureka Library. Jillian Butolph

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Housed in an old railroad depot, the Blue Lake Museum showcases the timber and train heritage of the Mad River Valley, which in 1854 started the first working railroad in California. The museum houses vintage Victoriana, blacksmithing equipment, logging camp cookware, and Native American Spring/Summer 2018

basketry from local Yurok, Wiyot, Hupa and Karuk artists. The museum has loads of historic documents and other research materials. Dig deep and perhaps you can answer the age-old question: Where exactly was the Blue Lake of Blue Lake? The Carter House Inn a luxury enclave

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Blue Lake Museum 330 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake 707-668-4188 www.bluelakemuseum.org Open Thu, Fri, Sun 1 to 4 PM, April to September. Small donation requested.

Carter House Inns 301 L St., Eureka, 707-444-8062 www.carterhouse.com

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Rental package: $ of four Victorians in Old Town Eureka, is one of fewer than 100 establishments worldwide with a coveted Wine Spectator Grand award. Should you bump into owner Mark Carter in the lobby, you’ll soon know why. He’s a genius when it comes to creating, selecting and pairing wines. If he pours, be prepared for chemical amazement. During happy hour, 3 to 6 pm every day, get deals on his house labels, a few of which have earned 100s from Robert Parker, local beers on tap, or martinis and Manhattans with top-shelf stuff. Join local politicos, activists and professionals who share a relaxed détente after work at the bar, to get the real scoop on Humboldt, or just recommendations from the small plates menu. Our vote: fish tacos or crab and squid cakes. Arguably the best public view of Humboldt Bay, from indoors, that is, avails those who enter the special collections room of the Humboldt County Library. The Humboldt Room, on the second floor of the county’s flagship library, overlooks a pretty expanse of the bay, delighting those who happen to be there perusing historic Humboldtania; nautical maps, genealogical records, a random whale bone, snapshots and postcards with giant redwoods, logging trains and the rugged men and women of the 19th century Redwood Coast. Intriguing historical books abound, such as a high school yearbook from 1905, Indian Legends from the Lost Coast and an apocalyptic survival guide written by local Kurt Saxon, with tips on how to tie a hangman’s noose or use a Tesla coil.

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When our coastal weather doesn’t allow for dining al fresco (or when you just don't feel like cooking) don’t despair. Wildberries Marketplace has a vast array of options from the Wildplatter Cafe and Grill and the Wildgarden Salad Bar. Sip a smoothie from the Wildnectar Juice Bar or try the local It’s Alive Kombucha in bottles and on tap. Wildberries Marketplace 747 13th St., Arcata 707-822-0095 www.wildberries.com

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From left: Besserat Champagne, seared ahi tuna salad, French onion soup.

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a French-esque restaurant in Eureka with a menu that roves the planet, offering a range of flavors from tandoori-baked cauliflower, Thai soup and ramen noodles to duck breast in red wine reduction. Asian fusion, anyone? The energetic menus of the Sushi Spot in Arcata and McKinleyville boast more than 100 offerings from shooters to nigiri to curry to tempura. Several items incorporate flavors of California’s North Coast like oysters, fresh Dungeness crab, smoked albacore and — members of the Trinidad mustard cult rejoice! — Larrupin mustard-dill sauce. Turns out Humboldt’s a fine place to get mixed up.

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Le Monde 2850 F St., Eureka 707-798-6499 Le Monde Restaurant in Henderson Center on Facebook

From space, the Earth appears a disc of energy in greens and blues, frosted with cloud action. Zoom in to street view and there’s Le Monde restaurant, Henderson Center, Eureka, California, where silver lights descend from the ceiling like shooting stars forever fixed at the moment of explosion. Scents of spice and sizzling butter waft from the kitchen. Rectangles of garnet ahi, edges charred, arrive artfully arranged atop dark greens. My seared ahi salad ($15) is topped with a solar orange mass of deep fried yam threads. My husband and I sit by the window, sipping the house Côtes du Rhone ($8), and watching the world go by on F Street. Le Monde is French for “the world.” In Paris, it’s a renowned newspaper. On the North Coast, Le Monde is a fine dining establishment in the space formerly known as Zoë, across from the Toy Box. Locals may remember owners Alex Begovic and Soleil Deknatel, who run Uniquely Yours Catering, as the folks who ran long-closed Hurricane Kate’s in Old Town. A few menu items reflect those République Française roots. For starters, there’s succulent French onion soup topped with crostini. Instead of rich tangy Gruyere, the soup’s topped with Swiss and parmesan. My husband Dave orders the soup ($5/cup; $9 bowl) because we’re on a lifelong quest in search of the perfect French onion soup. I ordered a seared ahi salad because culinary fusion is Le Monde’s thing. Dave enjoys his soup, yet he eyes my salad. We swap. He notes the tastiness humboldtinsider.com

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From left: Grilled brie with bacon and apples, owners Soleil Deknatel and Alex Begovic, in the kitchen, crĂ¨me brĂťlĂŠe.

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of the tamari/sesame dressing and the firm cool fish. I savor the soup and order a grilled cheese. Le Monde’s grilled Brie with bacon and thinly sliced apples ($10) impresses me as simultaneously decadent and nutritious — warm, rinded cheese is a centrifuge for naughty bacon but also healthful slices of crisp apple. Of the bread choices proffered, pick house-baked French for the win. Crumbly crust, light inner crumb. The power of bread compels me. Also house-made is the flakey crust on Le Monde’s pot pies ($10), savory pastries packed with chicken, beef or mushrooms. The ultimate comfort food. All things fusion extends to Le Monde’s dinner menu. Though the menu changes monthly, exotic ’round-the-world cuisine might include cauliflower bites baked tandoori style ($10), Thai tomato soup with coconut milk ($8), bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with maple syrup glaze ($18) and housemade ramen noodles with miso broth, shitake mushrooms, peas and carrots — vegetarian ($15) or with wild prawns ($24). Who’s racking up frequent flier miles now? At the end of any meal, Le Monde is the go-to joint for crème brûlée ($7). You can enjoy the glorious Tahitian vanilla, of course, or the brulee of the day, which happened, for us, to be coconut. humboldtinsider.com

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Sushi Spot 670 Ninth St., Arcata 707-822-1221 1552 City Center Road, McKinleyville 707-839-1222 www.sushispotarcata.com

Perhaps begin with the Full Moon Shooter ($5.95) with uni and quail egg, spicy ponzu sauce and fresh lemon. A masterpiece of golds in a clear glass. Yolk, meet sea urchin and its ocean flavor. Salt, here’s tang. Release the endorphins. Bring on the fish. Sushi Spot in Arcata, a stone’s throw east of the plaza on Ninth Street, is the mother ship for Sushi Spot McKinleyville, opened in 2013 by owner and creative sushi genius Eric Stark. “Every time I’m here, I just love it.” So says a Blue Lake artist friend blissing out with me at the Arcata sushi bar. A chef slices salmon thin, rolls sticky seasoned rice into a satisfying nugget, affixes salmon to rice. Beauty in simplicity. I order a Toyko Mule ($6.50) while I hang out

Above: Trinidad roll. Opposite, clockwise from upper left: Klamath Roll, nigiri sushi, Tokyo Mule, butsugiri, the Kani Crunch Roll, Vegetarian Rolls, the Full Moon oyster shooter.

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at the bar. It’s a Moscow Mule with the Japanese distilled shochu in place of vodka, made with spicy ginger beer and fresh lime. It’s so good I’ve purchased shochu to make this drink at home. It’s not the same. Did I mention that Sushi Spot’s menu offers more than 100 items? So difficult to choose. The compact Arcata location lends itself to convivial conversations as you peruse the offerings, while in the McKinleyville branch, you can ponder your options gazing into the tropical fish tank in the center of the dining room. For starters, we’ll take the three-color butsugiri with fresh hamachi, ahi, avocado, spices, green onions, seeds and masago ($14.95). I order ahi tuna nigiri ($5.95) because I must. And, ah, lemon

Above: The sushi bar at the McKinleyville location. Left: a Vegetarian Roll.

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salmon nigiri ($5.75) — a flavor mesh of tangy rice and tart citrus. Sushi Spot makes several place-based rolls with a North Coast vibe, like the Trinidad ($9.25), with its plentiful helping of smoked albacore, avocado, green onion, and Larrupin Swedish-style mustard-dill sauce. “I don’t like mustard,” says my daughter, reading the online menu. “But Larrupin dill isn’t mustard.” Fresh Dungeness crab headlines the Kani Crunch ($15.95), with tempura prawn, eel sauce, chili miso sauce, green onions and masago in supporting roles. My top house roll pick, though, goes to the Klamath ($11.95), with wild salmon katsu, avocado, seeds, dynamite sauce, green onions and tempura crunchies. Dining on sushi is like ingesting “pure helium for dinner,” writes food reviewer Troy Johnson. “As if a burdensome part of you dislodges, turns into a mist, goes away.” My family calls this a sushi high. That’s how we feel as we consume every bite, debating our favorites and planning our next order. Left: The Tokyo Mule. Below: The Kani Crunch Roll.

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Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat and add garlic. Saute until garlic is a light golden hue, being careful not to let it burn. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon and drain on paper toweling.

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2 pounds rock shrimp or small prawns, shelled, deveined and diced 5 small tomatoes seeded and diced 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons butter

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F reshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Add sausage and cook until no longer pink then add shrimp, tomatoes, green onions and Cajun seasoning, and continue to sauté until shrimp is firm, but not overcooked. Drain and cool.

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DRINKS ON THE WATERFRONT Eating and imbibing at Vista Del Mar

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The unassuming bar, located at the corner of Commercial and Waterfront streets south of Old Town Eureka, is tucked between commercial fish packing plants, facing away from an unremarkable part of Humboldt Bay. But despite the name, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not here for the view. â&#x2020;&#x2019;

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Step inside and you’re welcomed to a cozy space that feels like something forgotten: a working person’s bar. You’re as likely to hear a ’00s hip-hop mix as a Johnny Cash album in Vista Del Mar, and DJs and events fill out the work week’s nightlife. You’ll find a shuffleboard table, a billiard table in the back room and several strategically placed TVs around the place, in case you want to catch a Giants game or episode of The Bachelor while you unwind. Vista Del Mar can range from mellow to raucous but the space absorbs the sound surprisingly well. You can find respite in a corner table or belly up with the after-work crew at the long wooden bar. You’ll find a friendly bartender there, too, and an extensive 22-tap beer menu that offers a wide array of IPAs, half a dozen brews on nitro taps, Humboldt Cider Co. ciders and even Lost Coast Brewery’s root beer in case you’re driving. Expect to see area favorites like Redwood Curtain Brewing Co., North Coast Brewing Co., Mad River Brewing and Lagunitas rotating in. There’s a solid tequila selection but liquor-wise, the Vista hosts a whisky crowd that enjoys the basics on up to Blanton’s. Don’t expect to leave Vista Del Mar hungry. Maybe best to not make any plans for the rest of the night, in fact. Appetizers come out in heaps and entrees look constructed to refuel someone climbing off a fishing boat. The Cubano sandwich has a devoted fanbase, as do the nachos. But fried food is why you come. Onion rings come out piping hot, the size of old fashioned doughnuts. The house-made jalapeño poppers are engorged with cream cheese, with a nice crunchy breading. This time, the peppers were medium-mild, but be prepared for scorchers – also, these jalapeños are beasts, more like the size of Anaheim peppers. Page 67: Bacon cheeseburger on a homemade bun. Left: Afternoon at the Vista. Right, above: Owner Kito Vorobic Right, below: Manager, Gabe DeMartini

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Right: Firecracker shrimp. Below: A regular’s favorite seat.

Purists will raise their eyebrows at the fish tacos, but the tartar sauce and soft tortilla work well wrapped around battered and fried fish. The firecracker shrimp, swaddled in panko with coconut and almond, are a particular treat. They’re expertly breaded with a crisp cook and just enough sweetness to complement the shrimp and whatever pint you chose to wash them down. Don’t be misled by “firecracker” — they’re not spicy, though digging into the accompanying pico de gallo will give them some tang. If you’ve got any room left, glance at the twoitem dessert menu. Both the Oreos and cheesecake are served deep-fried, naturally. Based on prior, judgment-impaired experience, deep-fried Oreos are unnaturally good — light, warm and gooey. But don’t take my word for it. This is your moment.

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Coombs loved nothing more than Batman and visiting game shops. Growing up in the cow town of Fortuna, he was mostly out of luck. After graduating from high school, Coombs hatched a plan to start his own game shop, joining the Navy to earn the startup cash. After working on submarines for five years, Coombs was ready and returned to his wife’s hometown of Eureka. He joined forces with equally passionate nerd/business partner Noah Brock, and the pair opened The Scruffy Nerd Herder in 2017. (Yeah, that’s a riff on a Star Wars quote.) For the comic book-loving kids — and adults! — of Humboldt County, it’s a new home away from home. “We’re about 70 percent comic books and 30 percent gaming,” explain Coombs. Though he didn’t start playing Magic the Gathering until opening the Nerd Herder, Coombs is hooked. Each week, the shop hosts Magic Night Thursday, staying open as long as

players are still awake. On the last Saturday of every month, the shop stages a video game tournament, setting up card tables in back and selling soda, snacks and candy to fortify the contenders. If the business model is built on having fun, so far, the nerds are killing it. “We’re doing better than we expected. The foot traffic in Old Town is amazing, you can’t beat it,” says Coombs. In the front windows of the shop, a life-sized robot and roaring dinosaur welcome customers inside. During Arts Alive, local artist Paige McClurg, who created the window displays, sketches live charcoal drawings for visitors. In the future, board game nights and more D&D (Dungeons & Dragons, for the uninitiated) events are in the works. For info on events, movie nights and comic book new releases, follow the Nerd Herders on Facebook or stop by Old Town to say hello.

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March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Gary Bloomfield will be showing his wildlife drawings. MOVIES

Martini Matinees: The Big Trees. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. The Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission and the Eureka Theater present classic movies filmed in the Redwood Region. Cocktails, beer, wine and concessions available. www. theeurekatheater.org. MUSIC

Faculty Artist Series: Cindy Moyer, violin & John Chernoff, piano. 2 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Beethoven Sonata plus music from every continent. $10, $5 seniors/children, Free to HSU students. music@humboldt. edu. www.humboldt.edu/music. 826-3531. Wine and Jazz. 3-5 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Sit back, sip and enjoy a different Jazz group each month. After every performance, audience members are invited to bring their instrument and take part in a jam session with the band. $5, $2 students/seniors, free to HAC members and children 17 and under. alex@ humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Learn good sportsmanship and safety for kids of all ages. Friday and Sunday practices followed by racing. $2 practice, $5 ribbon race, $8 medal race, $11 trophy race. redwoodempirebmx1992@gmail. com. www.facebook.com/RedwoodEmpireBmx/. 845-0094. OUTDOORS

Interpretive Jog Through the Dunes. 10 am-noon. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Jess Barger for an interpretive jog through the dunes starting and finishing at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Reserve by phone or online. Free. info@ friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.

Redwood Hike: Headwaters Forest Reserve, South Fork Elk River Trail. 10 am. EPIC Headquarters, 145 S G St # A, Arcata. Join EPIC and Latino Outdoors for a bilingual redwood hike along the South Fork Elk River Trail in the Headwaters Forest Reserve and relive the history of the struggle to protect Headwaters, while learning about the contemporary challenges. This is a moderate 3-mile hike, which we expect to take three to four hours. RSVP. Free. briana@wildcalifornia.org. Find us on Facebook. 822-7711.

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are hoping for a job on a new musical about the Depression but soon find out that the supposed producer is himself broke. Hosted by Charity Grella. Free. www.humlib.org. MUSIC

Humstrum Ukulele Play and Sing Group. 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. All skill levels. No experience necessary. Harmonicas, fiddles and guitars welcome along with other instruments. Singers welcome too. All ages. For more information, email Lynne at lynne@dalianes.com. $2 donation.

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March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing.

Garberville Rotary Club Celebrates Humboldt Green Week. 12-1:30 pm. Healy Senior Center, 456 Briceland, Redway. Native species planting and lunch.

FOOD

One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. On the lawn. 6725224.

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March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing. DANCE

Complexions Contemporary Ballet. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. A groundbreaking mix of styles ranging from ballet to hip hop. Founded by former members of Alvin Ailey, Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden, the company has been featured several times on the hit show So You Think You Can Dance. Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. Let’s dance to live music. $5. www.facebook.com/humboldt.grange. 725-5323. MOVIES

Banff International Film Festival. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Celebration of movies about mountain culture and sports. TBA. www. arcatatheatre.com. Gold Diggers of 1933. 6:30 pm. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Part of the Based on the Book Classic Film Series — Sin in Soft Focus: Pre-Code Hollywood Films. Three out-of-work showgirls

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Free Admission Week. 10 am-6 pm. Clarke Historical Museum, Third and E streets, Eureka. California State and Federal Employees Credit Union sponsors free admission week at the Clarke Museum for kids and adults. admin@clarkemuseum.org. www.clarkemuseum.org.

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March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing. MOVIES

Banff International Film Festival. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. See April 17 listing. Humboldt International Film Festival. . Minor Theatre, 1013 H St., Arcata. The 51st annual festival of short independent films from around the world. Hosting narrative, documentary, animation and experimental films. This year’s guest judges are: Hal Masonberg, Patricia Cardoso and Udi Aloni.

Francisco. www.godwitdays.org. 826-7050. FOR KIDS

Free Admission Week. 10 am-6 pm. Clarke Historical Museum, Third and E streets, Eureka. See April 17 listing. Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

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March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing. MOVIES

Banff International Film Festival. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. See April 17 listing. Humboldt International Film Festival. Minor Theatre, 1013 H St., Arcata. See April 18 listing. THEATER

Tragedy. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dell’Arte’s second year MFA ensemble stages original tragedies. Reserve tickets by phone or online. Pay what you can. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663. EVENTS

Godwit Days Birding Festival. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See April 18 listing. FOR KIDS

Free Admission Week. 10 am-6 pm. Clarke Historical Museum, Third and E streets, Eureka. See April 17 listing. Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. A unique drop-off program for children ages 3-5. Stories, music, crafts, yoga and snacks. $8, $6 members. redwooddiscoverymuseum@gmail.com. www.discovery-museum.org. 443-9694.

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Godwit Days Birding Festival. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. The 23rd annual festival features Sharon “Birdchick” Stiteler, author of 1,001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know, and Jack Dumbacher, curator of birds and mammals at the California Academy of Sciences in San

Community Art Night. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. Family friendly, all ages welcome. All supplies are provided. Free. www. ervmgc.com. March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive

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Baile Terapia. 7-8 pm. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. Paso a Paso hosts dance therapy. Free. www. ervmgc.com. 725-3300. MOVIES

Humboldt International Film Festival. Minor Theatre, 1013 H St., Arcata. See April 18 listing. MUSIC

Foghat. 8-11 pm. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. The iconic band’s blend of blues, boogie and butt-kickin’ rock ‘n’ roll. $40, $50. info@bluelakecasino. com. www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=44049921501. 877-2522946. Wind Ensemble. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Music for small wind band. $10, $5 seniors/children, Free to HSU students. music@humboldt. edu. www.humboldt.edu/music. 826-3531. THEATER

Tragedy. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See April 19 listing. EVENTS

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Saturday Speaker Series-Wildlife Tracking with Phil Johnson. 1-2 pm. Clarke Historical Museum, Third and E streets, Eureka. Historical and modern applications of wildlife tracking, from early hominid evolution to contemporary wildlife conservation and research. free. admin@clarkemuseum.org. www. clarkemuseum.org. MOVIES

Humboldt International Film Festival. Minor Theatre, 1013 H St., Arcata. See April 18 listing. MUSIC

Be Country Concert - Adam Craig feat. McKenna Faith. 8-11 pm. Bear River Recreation Center, 265 Keisner Road, Loleta. This 18+ event will be recorded and nationally televised on The Country Network as well as the show “Our Land,” about rural America and country music. $25.00. kylehudson@bearrivercasino.com. Find us on Facebook.. 298-0632. Calypso Band. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. HSU’s award-winning steel pan band. $10, $5 seniors/children, free to HSU students. music@ humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/ music. 826-3531. THEATER

Tragedy. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See April 19 listing.

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Free Admission Week. 10 am-6 pm. Clarke Historical Museum, Third and E streets, Eureka. See April 17 listing.

Godwit Days Birding Festival. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See April 18 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. Have a blast and get some exercise at the same time. $5.

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Family Nature Crafts. 11 am-1 pm. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Friends of the Arcata Marsh hosts as part of the Godwit Days birding festival. Kids with accompanying adults can create clay bird ornaments, paper bird hats, rock owls, peace dove handprints, wooden bird calls and more. Free. March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing. DANCE

Va Va Voom Burlesque Revue. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Tassels and fishnets and cheeky laughs. TBA. www.theeurekatheater.org.

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Godwit Days Hike at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. 12-3:30 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join a Friends of the Dunes naturalist for a bird walk as part of the festival. Free. www.godwitdays.org. 826-705. Living History Day. 12-3 pm. Clarke Historical Museum, Third and E streets, Eureka. Humboldt’s past brought to life with fun and educational presentations, activities and reenactments. www.clarkemuseum. org. Vines by the Sea: A Celebration of Hops & Grapes. 1-5 pm. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. A beer and wine festival to benefit the Boys & Girls Club McKinleyville Teen Center. $35. bgcredwoods.org/ vinesbythesea. 441-1030.

ment activities geared for ages 3-6. Call or email to reserve a space. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397. FOOD

Breakfast and Flea Market. 8:30 am. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. Enjoy pancakes, eggs and browsing knick knacks. Flea market ends at 3 pm. $5, $3 for kids, First responders eat free. dowsgrange@gmail. com. www.dowsprairiegrange.org. 840-0100. OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet a trained guide for a 90-minute walk focusing on the ecology of the marsh. Free. 826-2359. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding. Meet in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata, rain or shine. Free. www.rras. org/calendar.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. OUTDOORS

Godwit Days Hike. 12-3:30 pm. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Alexa DeJoannis for a bird walk at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This tour is a part of the annual Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival and will begin and end at the Arcata Community Center. Meet at the Community Center parking lot to carpool to the site. For more information or to register, visit godwitdays.org or call 826-7050. Humboldt Flea Market. 8 am-3 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Peruse the tables for treasures. In the main events building. $2, free for kids 12 and under. www.redwoodacres.com. 616-9920.

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Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

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Welcome To Night Vale. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. The twice-monthly podcast in the style of spooky community updates for the fictional small desert town of Night Vale.

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March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing. EVENTS

Godwit Days Birding Festival. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See April 18 listing. FOOD

One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See April 16 listing.

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Tragedy. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See April 19 listing.

March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing.

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Godwit Days Birding Festival. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See April 18 listing.

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Free Admission Week. 11 am-4 pm. Clarke Historical Museum, Third and E streets, Eureka. See April 17 listing.

Godwit Days Hike. 12-3:30 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join a Friends of the Dunes naturalist for a bird walk at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center as part of the annual Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival. The tour will begin and end at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Registration required. www. godwitdays.org. 826-7050.

Free Admission Week. 10 am-6 pm. Clarke Historical Museum, Third and E streets, Eureka. See April 17 listing. Nature Story Time. 2-3 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Ashley Hansen for a story, craft project and move-

and animal antics. Visitors will learn about animals, fish, birds, water, plants, the sun and weather, explore the zoo, watch mini-movies, paddle in the watershed and see conservation in action. Free. becky@sequoiaparkzoo.net. www. sequoiaparkzoo.net. 442-5649 x 203.

Party for the Planet. 12-4 pm. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Activities for all ages with crafting, demonstrations and eco-exhibits

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Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 17 listing.

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Godwit Days Birding Festival. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See April 18 listing. OUTDOORS

Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. A tour for attendees with mobility issues and those who are unable to keep up on regular walks. Meet at the first I Street parking lot (in from Samoa) of the Arcata Marsh. Free. 822-3475.

25 Wednesday ART

March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing. LECTURE

Bob Henson. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. An acclaimed journalist, writer, and popular weather blogger, he is the author of The Thinking Person’s Guide to Climate Change. He has also written more than 50 articles for Nature, Scientific American, Discover and Sierra. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

26 Thursday ART

March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing. FOR KIDS

Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

27 Friday ART

March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing. DANCE

Baile Terapia. 7-8 pm. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing. MOVIES

Fourth Friday Flix: John Carpenter’s They Live. 7:30 pm. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. $5. www.theeurekatheater.org. MUSIC

The Mother Hips. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Earthy pop jam rockers, the Mother Hips have attained legend-

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Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

28 Saturday ART

March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing. MUSIC

The Crystal Method. 9 pm-midnight. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Future Productions and the Mateel present Grammy-nominated platinum-selling electronic music group with Andreas. Doors at 9 pm. The show is 18 and over. Tickets online. $25. media@mateel.org. www.mateel. org/apr-28th-the-crystal-method/. 923-3368. Guest Artist Series: Wenqing Zhang & Daniela Mineva Duo Piano Recital. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. HSU’s piano professor, Daniela Mineva with visiting pianist Wenqing Zhang playing piano duets. $10, $5 seniors/children, free to HSU students. music@humboldt. edu. www.humboldt.edu/music. 826-3531. House of Floyd. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Pink Floyd tribute concert. www.theeurekatheater.org. THEATER

HLOC KidCo Broadway Through The Decades. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Songs and dances from the early days of Broadway. EVENTS

Dolbeer Donkey Days 2018. 10 am. Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, 3431 Fort Ave., Eureka. Join the Timber Heritage Association and Fort Humboldt State Historic Park for logging camp activities and competitions, historical reenactments from the 1800’s, steam donkey displays and rides on the historic 1892 Bear Harbor steam locomotive. Free. Rhododendron Festival and Parade. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Find a spot and watch the flower-festooned vehicles as they travel east on Seventh Street, south on H Street and west on Henderson Street before ending behind the Eureka Mall. Free.

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Humboldt Math Festival. 12-4 pm. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. A “community celebration of math” filled with hands-on demos, contests, games, puzzles, activities, career and college info and much more. www. humboldtmathfestival.org www. ci.eureka.ca.gov. Storytime and Crafts. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Free. blkhuml@ co.Humboldt.ca.us. OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 21 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 21 listing. Fern Walk. 10 am-noon. Humboldt Bay NWR Lanphere Dunes Unit, 6800 Lanphere Road, Arcata. Join Friends of the Dunes and naturalist Carol Ralph for a Ferns of the Dunes Walk introducing eight species of common ferns during an easy walk along the riparian edge of the dunes. Bring a hand lens if you have one and be prepared for mosquitoes. Meet at Pacific Union School to carpool to the protected site. Call or email to reserve. info@friendsofthedunes.org. www.fws.gov/refuge/ humboldt_bay. 444-1397.

1-4 pm. Redwood Fields, Fern Street, Eureka. Vote for your favorite dish at the ninth annual canned meat cuisine competition with 15 teams, raffles, games, silent auction and live music benefiting CASA. Vegetarian food, too. $10 for adults, free for kids under 12. spamleycup@gmail.com. www.spamleycupcookoff.com/. Dolbeer Donkey Days 2018. 10 am. Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, 3431 Fort Ave., Eureka. See April 28 listing. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. SPORTS

Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Doors at 5 pm. $15, $12 advance, free for 10 and under. www.redwoodacres.com.

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March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing. FOOD

One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See April 16 listing.

01 Tuesday

SPORTS

DANCE

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 17 listing.

29 Sunday ART

March/April Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 15 listing.

MUSIC

Humstrum Ukulele Play and Sing Group. 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

02 Wednesday

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FOR KIDS

Madrigal Singers & Mad River Transit Singers. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Small choir singing music of the Renaissance and beyond, plus jazz choir. $10, $5 seniors/children, free to HSU students. music@ humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/ music. 826-3531.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

Pedrito Martinez Group. 8 pm. Kate Buchanan Room, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Cuban percussionist and singer Pedrito Martinez leads a high-voltage ensemble whose main mission is to raise the roof and share in the pure joy of making music.

Stories and Stuffies. 11 am-noon. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, book and blanket for story time. Parents and young children join education staff in Secrets of the Forest for curated stories and quiet activities. Free with admission. education@sequoiaparkzoo.net. www. sequoiaparkzoo.net/education/ zoo_educational_opportunities/. 441-4217.

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Guided Nature Walk. 9 am. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. This 2-mile walk is a great way to familiarize yourself with local flora and fauna. Binoculars are available at the visitor’s center. Free. www.fws.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay. 733-5406.

03 Thursday MUSIC

AM Jazz Band. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Performing big band standards. $10, $5 seniors/children, Free to HSU students. music@humboldt. edu. www.humboldt.edu/music. 826-3531. THEATER

Clown! 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. This popular performance by the students of Dell’Arte’s Professional Training Program marks the culmination of a five-week study of clown, with roots in the circus, vaudeville and the clowning traditions of cultures across the globe. Reserve tickets by phone or online. Pay what you can. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663. The House that Will Not Stand. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. Set in New Orleans, 1836 this drama centers on Beatrice, a free woman of color. A bewitching new drama of desire, jealousy, murder and voodoo. Through May 26. FOR KIDS

Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

04 Friday DANCE

Baile Terapia. 7-8 pm. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing. MUSIC

University Singers & Humboldt Chorale. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. HSU’s two large choirs sing a variety of music. $10, $5 seniors/children, Free to HSU students. music@ humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/ music. 826-3531. THEATER

Clown!. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 3 listing. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

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North Coast Open Studios 2018 Art Show & Reception. 6-9 pm. Just My Type Letterpress, 501 3rd Street, Eureka. Preview this year’s participants and dogear pages in the guidebook that you just can’t miss. Free. contact@northcoastopenstudios.com. www.northcoastopenstudios.com. 442-8413. Second Chances Art Show. 6-9 pm. Brenda Tuxford Gallery, 525 Seventh St., Eureka. The Boys & Girls Club Teen Court program presents artwork by local teen artists exploring issues they face. hcteencourt@ bgcredwoods.org. Find us on Facebook.. 444-0153. BOOKS

Susan J.P. O’Hara and Alex Service. 6-8 pm. Booklegger, 402 Second St., Eureka. Meet the authors of the newly released book Mills of Humboldt County 1910-1945. Free. MUSIC

Jazz Orchestra. 8 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. HSU’s most advanced jazz students playing big band music. $10, $5 seniors/children, Free to HSU students. music@humboldt. edu. www.humboldt.edu/music. 826-3531. THEATER

Clown!. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 3 listing. EVENTS

Wildflower Show and Native Plant Sale. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. Hundreds of native plants available for sale on Saturday and Sunday. The 36th show displays the variety and beauty of native wildflowers of the region. Free. 267-0397.

10 am-6 pm. Blue Ox Millworks, 1 X St., Eureka. Enjoy live music from local bands, shop from talented local artists, let the kids play and explore with the kid friendly activities and learn a little bit of history of how things were done. UIHS Spring Arts & Craft Fair. 10 am-5 pm. United Indian Health Services (Potowat), 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata. Peruse locally made items from Native makers. Free. FOR KIDS

Kids Alive. 5:30-8 pm. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. This is a drop-off program for confidently potty trained children ages 3-12. Includes free play, arts and crafts and a snack. Call to reserve. Price may vary by number of participants. redwooddiscoverymuseum@ gmail.com. www.discovery-museum. org. 443-9694. Mini Masters Reading Program. 12-2 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Carrying on the PBSNC Kids Club mission, this monthly workshop includes story time, tours of current exhibitions and art activities for families of children ages 2-8, but all ages are welcome. Each family receives a free children’s book. Free. virginia@ humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278. Nature Exchange. 11 am-1 pm. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Guests of all ages can become stewards of the environment and learn the ethics of responsible collecting. Bring in items found in nature (driftwood, rocks, empty shells, redwood cones) and earn points toward porcupine quills and antler sheds. TBA. ashley@ sequoiaparkzoo.net. www.sequoiaparkzoo.net. 442-5649.

MUSIC

Chamber Players of the Redwoods. 2 pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets, Eureka. Music of the Masters presented and performed by North Coast musicians. Free, donations welcome. Humboldt Symphony. 2 pm. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Masterpieces for Symphony Orchestra. $10, $5 seniors/children, Free to HSU students. music@humboldt.edu. www. humboldt.edu/music. 826-3531. EVENTS

Wildflower Show and Native Plant Sale. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See May 5 listing. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. OUTDOORS

An Introduction to Wildflower Identification. 1-3 pm. Ma-le’l Dunes Parking Area, Young Lane, Manila. Join naturalist Peter Williams for a guided walk at the Ma-le’l North Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, focusing on identification of coastal wildflowers. Meet at the Ma-le’l North parking lot, located north of Young Lane past the gun club in Manila. Please RSVP. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397. Sanctuary Forest Hike. Sanctuary Forest Office, 315 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn. Locations throughout Southern Humboldt. Call 986-1087 or visit www.sanctuaryforest.org for more information about hike focus/ location/time. Free. www.sanctuaryforest.org.

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Arts Alive. 6-9 pm. Art, and a heap of it. All around Old Town, Eureka. Free. www.eurekamainstreet.org. 442-9054.

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 21 listing.

One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See April 16 listing.

Brew @ the Zoo. 4-8 pm. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. A Beer walk at the zoo with tastings from 20 different breweries. Music, food and fun. TBA. ashley@ sequoiaparkzoo.net. www.sequoiaparkzoo.net. 442-5649.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 21 listing.

Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk. 10 am-1 pm. Humboldt Bay NWR Lanphere Dunes Unit, 6800 Lanphere Road, Arcata. Join a Friends of the Dunes naturalist for tour of diverse coastal ecosystems including coastal dune forest, seasonal wetlands, and large moving sand dunes. Meet at Pacific Union School, 3001 Janes Road in Arcata to carpool to the protected site. Call or email to reserve. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org. www.fws.gov/ refuge/humboldt_bay. 444-1397. May Day Artisan Festival.

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SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

06 Sunday ART

Art Talk. 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Learn from professional visiting and local artists as they share their inspiration, techniques and the meaning behind their work. Included with museum admission $5, $2 students/seniors, free to kids and members. alex@humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.

08 Tuesday DANCE

Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 17 listing.

09 Wednesday FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

10 Thursday LECTURE

My Favorite Lecture. 7 pm. Plaza View Room, Eighth and H streets, Arcata. Presenting lectures from local educators. Free. FOR KIDS

Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

11 Friday ART

Arts! Arcata. 6-9 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Art, music and more art. Downtown Arcata and surrounding area. Free. arcatamainstreet@gmail.com. www.arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500. DANCE

Baile Terapia. 7-8 pm. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

12 Saturday ART

Arts on the Avenue. 6-8 pm. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. Local artists, artisans, kids’ activities and music all along the avenue. Free. www.facebook. com/info.epad/info. 506-5081. FOR KIDS

Family Arts Day. 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Offering hands-on arts projects and activities for youth and families inspired by current exhibitions. Sponsored by PBS North Coast $5 adults, $2 students/ seniors, free for children and members. alex@humboldtarts.org. www. humboldtarts.org. 442-0278. Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 28 listing. OUTDOORS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

13 Sunday DANCE

Afternoon of Dance. 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Catch a local dance group perform at the MGMA every second Sunday of the month. $5 adults, $2 students/seniors, free for children and members. alex@humboldtarts. org. www.humboldtarts.org. 4420278.

FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. OUTDOORS

Audubon Society Birding Trip. 9 am. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Learn the common birds of Humboldt on a two- to three-hour walk. Meet at the Visitor Center. Free. 822-3613. ETC

Humboldt Flea Market. 8 am-3 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 22 listing.

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14 Monday FOOD

One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See April 16 listing.

15 Tuesday DANCE

Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 17 listing. MUSIC

Humstrum Ukulele Play and Sing Group. 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

16 Wednesday FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

17 Thursday THEATER

The 2018 Thesis Festival. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Five new works of theatre created by this year’s graduating MFA class. Reserve tickets by phone or online. Pay what you can. www. dellarte.com. 668-5663. FOR KIDS

Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

18 Friday ART

Community Art Night. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing. DANCE

Baile Terapia. 7-8 pm. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing. MUSIC

Eureka Symphony Transitions of the Past. 8 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka.

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The Eureka Symphony Chorus will join the orchestra for Luigi Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor. $19-$49. THEATER

The 2018 Thesis Festival. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 17 listing. EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5 pm. Clarke Plaza, Old Town, Eureka. A night farmers market with live music, farmers, local artists, beer/wine/distillery features and more.

SPORTS

THEATER

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

The 2018 Thesis Festival. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 17 listing.

Bicycle Tour of the Unknown Coast. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Iconic bicycle race with multiple routes depending on skill level. The 100-Mile departs 7 am. 100-K: 7:30 a.m 50-Mile: 8 am. 20-Mile: 10 am. 10-Mile: 11:30 am. Registration and check-in at 6 am. Varies.

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MUSIC

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

Wine and Jazz. 3-5 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

SPORTS

The 2018 Thesis Festival. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 17 listing.

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

19 Saturday MUSIC

Eureka Symphony Transitions of the Past. 8 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See May 18 listing. THEATER

The 2018 Thesis Festival. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 17 listing.

THEATER

FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

28 Monday EVENTS

Kinetic Grand Championship. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See May 26 listing.

EVENTS

FOOD

Kinetic Grand Championship. . Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. The annual three-day, 42-mile, human-powered, all-terrain, art-vehicle race for glory. Free. www.kineticgrandchampionship.com.

One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See April 16 listing.

22 Tuesday DANCE

Breakfast and Flea Market. 8:30 am. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See April 21 listing.

DANCE

The Dancing Princesses. 3:30 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Trinity Ballet Academy of Mckinleyville’s 19th annual recital features famous “princess” selections from various classical ballets. Doors at 2:30 pm. Call 839-1816 for ticket information.

Memorial Day Weekend Open House and. Briceland Vineyards, 5959 Briceland Road, Redway. See May 26 listing.

21 Monday

Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 17 listing.

FOOD

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EVENTS

Kinetic Grand Championship. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See May 26 listing.

The 2018 Thesis Festival. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 17 listing.

Rutabaga Ball 2018. 7 pm. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. A three-round pageant to determine who will be the new Rutabaga Queen who will reign in glory over the 2018 Kinetic Grand Championship Race. FOR KIDS

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

THEATER

The 2018 Thesis Festival. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 17 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

EVENTS

Nature Story Time. 2-3 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Geared for ages 3-6, Nature Story Time focuses on local wildlife and is paired with a simple craft project, props, and fun movement activities. This month’s topic is TBD. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.

FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

music and delicious barbecue. Free admission.

23 Wednesday FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

24 Thursday THEATER

The 2018 Thesis Festival. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 17 listing. FOR KIDS

Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

THEATER

KMUD Block Party. noon. KMUD Studio, 1144 Redway Dr., Redway. Noon to dusk. Music, food, drinks, kids’ activities, CD sale. 923-2513. Memorial Day Weekend Open House. Briceland Vineyards, 5959 Briceland Road, Redway. Oysters, pate, local cheeses, vegan and gluten-free options. www.bricelandvineyards.com.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance. 10 am-1 pm. Main Street, Ferndale. Ferndale veterans and other organizations march from the Veterans Memorial Building down Main Street to Ferndale Cemetery, where the community gathers for a memorial service before heading back to the Vets building for refreshments and fellowship. info@ visitferndale.com. 786-4477.

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DANCE

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 28 listing.

Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 17 listing.

OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 21 listing.

Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 24 listing.

25 Friday

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 21 listing.

OUTDOORS

DANCE

SPORTS

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 21 listing.

Baile Terapia. 7-8 pm. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing.

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

MUSIC

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31 Thursday

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 21 listing. Sanctuary Forest Hike. Sanctuary Forest Office, 315 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn. See May 6 listing.

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J Boog. 9 pm-midnight. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Grammy-nominated Island Reggae artist J Boog performs with special guests I-Octane & Westafa. Doors at 8 pm. All ages. Tickets online. $40, $30 advance. 923-3368.

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01 Friday ART

North Coast Open Studios 2018 Art Night. 6-9 pm. County-wide. Kick-off to the 20th annual North Coast Open Studios. See the guidebook or go online for a list of featured artists. Free. contact@northcoastopenstudios.com. www.northcoastopenstudios.com. 442-8413. DANCE

Baile Terapia. 7-8 pm. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. SPORTS

Humboldt Crabs Baseball. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. The oldest continuously operated summer collegiate baseball program takes the plate. Games through Aug. 5. $9, $6 students and seniors, $4 kids 12 and under. www.humboldtcrabs.com. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

02 Saturday ART

North Coast Open Studios 2018. 10 am-5 pm. County-wide. Artists all over our county open their studios to the public, sharing their inspiration (and creative messes) at this 20th annual event. Pick up the guidebook during May Arts Alive, and in the May 23 North Coast Journal or visit the website. Free. contact@northcoastopenstudios. com. www.northcoastopenstudios. com. 442-8413. EVENTS

42nd Summer Arts & Music Festival. 9:30 am-10 pm. Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, 1600 U.S. Highway 101. Music, arts and crafts, food, performances, vendors, kid zone and more. $35, $40 at the gate, single day tickets $25 sold at the gate only.. Arts Alive. 6-9 pm. See May 5 listing. Holy Ghost Festa. Portuguese Hall, 1185 11th St., Arcata. Celebrate the history and music of Portugal with dinners, a dance, an auction and a Sunday parade to mass. FOR KIDS

Family Fun Dune Exploration. 10 am-1 pm. Lanphere Dunes, Lanphere Road, Arcata. Celebrate National Trails Day on a family friendly walk exploring diverse landscape and learning about its plants and animals. Bring water and snacks and be prepared for walking up and down in loose sand. Please RSVP. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org.

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444-1397. Ferndale Pet Parade. 10:30-11:30 am. Ferndale Museum, 515 Shaw Ave. Costumed pets and their owners parade down Main Street to Firemen’s Park for prizes. Categories for 12 and younger, and 60 and older. 10:30 am registration at the museum for 11 am parade. info@visitferndale. com. www.visitferndale.com/eventslist/2017/3/5/pet-parade. 786-4477. Kids Alive. 5:30-8 pm. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing. Mini Masters Reading Program. noon-2 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See May 5 listing. Nature Exchange. 11 am-1 pm. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. See May 5 listing. FOOD

Summer Tastings. 1-5 pm. Briceland Vineyards, 5959 Briceland Road, Redway. Saturdays and Sundays, through August. www.bricelandvineyards.com. OUTDOORS

05 Tuesday DANCE

Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 17 listing. MUSIC

Humstrum Ukulele Play and Sing Group. 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

06 Wednesday FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. Stories and Stuffies. 11 am-noon. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. See May 2 listing. OUTDOORS

Guided Nature Walk. 9 am. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See May 2 listing.

07 Thursday FOR KIDS

Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

08 Friday

SPORTS

ART

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

Arts! Arcata. 6-9 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 11 listing.

03 Sunday ART

Art Talk. 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See May 6 listing. North Coast Open Studios 2018. 10 am-5 pm. County-wide. See June 2 listing. Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 am-3 pm. Saunder’s Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. See May 27 listing. EVENTS

42nd Summer Arts & Music Festival. 9:30 am-10 pm. Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, 1600 U.S. Highway 101. See June 2 listing. Holy Ghost Festa. Portuguese Hall, 1185 11th St., Arcata. See June 2 listing. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

DANCE

Baile Terapia. 7-8 pm. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing. EVENTS

Humboldt Junkies Vintage Market & Trailer Rally. The Bluff, 530 Church Lane, Ferndale. Junk geniuses who specialize in vintage home decor bring their best vintage furniture, raw junk and reclaimed items. Local food vendors and live music. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

09 Saturday ART

FOOD

Arts on the Avenue. 6-8 pm. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. See May 12 listing.

One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See April 16 listing.

North Coast Open Studios 2018. 10 am-5 pm. County-wide. See June 2 listing.

04 Monday

Spring/Summer 2018

EVENTS

Humboldt Junkies Vintage Market & Trailer Rally. The Bluff, 530 Church Lane, Ferndale. See June 8 listing. Lost Coast Fish Festival. Downtown Shelter Cove, Machi Road. Contact Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce for more information. FOR KIDS

Family Arts Day. 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See May 12 listing. Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 28 listing. OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 21 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 21 listing. Sanctuary Forest Hike. Sanctuary Forest Office, 315 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn. See May 6 listing. SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

10 Sunday ART

North Coast Open Studios 2018. 10 am-5 pm. County-wide. See June 2 listing. Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 am-3 pm. Saunder’s Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. See May 27 listing. EVENTS

Art and Wine in the Park. Rohner Park, 11th and N streets, Fortuna. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy local and Californian wine, live music, an arts and crafts market and deep-pit barbecue. $25 with tasting glass, $20 advance, free entry. fbid@ sunnyfortuna.com. www.friendlyfortuna.com. 725-9261. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. OUTDOORS

Audubon Society Birding Trip. 9 am. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See May 13 listing. SPORTS

Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 29 listing.

11 Monday FOOD

One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway

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101, Garberville. See April 16 listing.

Rodeo Grounds, Greycliff, Benbow. See June 15 listing.

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Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 17 listing.

13 Wednesday FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

14 Thursday

Nature Story Time. 2-3 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Geared for ages 3-6, Nature Story Time focuses on local wildlife and is paired with a simple craft project, props and fun movement activities. This month’s topic is TBD. Free. ashley@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.

MUSIC

101, Garberville. See April 16 listing.

Humstrum Ukulele Play and Sing Group. 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

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21 Thursday FOR KIDS

OUTDOORS

Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 24 listing.

FOOD

22 Friday

Breakfast and Flea Market. 8:30 am. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See April 21 listing.

Baile Terapia. 7-8 pm. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing.

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OUTDOORS

FOR KIDS

The Mad River Festival. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The Dell’Arte Company presents the 28th annual festival featuring original company work, a family big-top series, an experimental theatrical laboratory, a late-night cabaret, a week of local music with the Humboldt Folklife Festival and more. Through July 14. www.dellarte.com.

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 21 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 21 listing.

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

FOR KIDS

Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

15 Friday ART

Community Art Night. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing. DANCE

Baile Terapia. 7-8 pm. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing. EVENTS

Rodeo in the Redwoods. Greycliff Rodeo Grounds, Greycliff, Benbow. Barrel racing, Bull-O-Rama, junior rodeo, parade, greased pigs, animal scramble and crowning the king and queen are all part of this fun weekend. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

SPORTS

Sanctuary Forest Hike. Sanctuary Forest Office, 315 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn. See May 6 listing.

23 Saturday

SPORTS

3rd Annual Summer in the Triangle. 1-7 pm. Eel River Brewing Co., 1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna. A celebration of music and hops. www. eelriverbrewing.com.

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

17 Sunday ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 am-3 pm. Saunder’s Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. See May 27 listing. MUSIC

Wine and Jazz. 3-5 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. EVENTS

Rodeo in the Redwoods. Greycliff Rodeo Grounds, Greycliff, Benbow. See June 15 listing. Trinidad Fish Festival. Trinity Street, Trinity Street, Trinidad. Fish and chips or grilled salmon, food vendors, beer, live music, art fair, kids zone and more. www.trinidadcalif.com. 677-1610. FOR KIDS

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FOR KIDS

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 28 listing. OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 21 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 21 listing. Sanctuary Forest Hike. Sanctuary Forest Office, 315 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn. See May 6 listing. SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

24 Sunday

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

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18 Monday

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 am-3 pm. Saunder’s Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. See May 27 listing.

EVENTS

FOOD

FOR KIDS

Arcata Bay Oyster Festival. 10 am5:30 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Live music all day, shucking contests, kids’ activities and a bevy of local chefs selling their oyster creations and vying for the coveted Best Oyster title at this 28th annual event.

One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See April 16 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

SPORTS

Rodeo in the Redwoods. Greycliff

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Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 17 listing.

One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway

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DANCE

Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 17 listing.

FOOD

28 Thursday FOR KIDS

Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

29 Friday DANCE

Baile Terapia. 7-8 pm. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing. SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

30 Saturday FOR KIDS

Fairy Festival. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. A super fun and sparkly event. Details coming soon. OUTDOORS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

01 Sunday ART

Art Talk. 2-4 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See May 6 listing. Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 am-3 pm. Saunder’s Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. See May 27 listing. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

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One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 pm. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See April 16 listing.

Baile Terapia. 7-8 pm. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing.

03 Tuesday

EVENTS

Based on the Book Classic Film Series — Summer of Noir. 6:30 pm. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Titles TBA Free. www. humlib.org.

DANCE

Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 pm. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 17 listing. MUSIC

Humstrum Ukulele Play and Sing Group. 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

04 Wednesday FOR KIDS

Stories and Stuffies. 11 am-noon. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. See May 2 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS

Fourth of July Parade and Fire Truck Rides. 10 am-1 pm. Ferndale Main Street, Main Street. Ferndale volunteer firefighters celebrate independence with engine rides for kids from 10 am to noon, and a parade down Main Street. Email or visit online for parade application. info@visitferndale.com. www.visitferndale.com/events-list/2017/7/4/ july-4th-parade. 786-4477. Fourth of July Jubilee. 10 am. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Arcata’s oldest festival on the plaza has more than 60 arts and crafts booths, music, food and a kids zone, featuring games, crafts and face painting. Free. Fourth of July Festival. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Five city blocks packed with vendors, live music, classic cars, kids’ activities, carnival and firetrucks. Fireworks start over the bay at 10 pm. Free. www.eurekamainstreet.org. 4429054. OUTDOORS

Lost Coast Kennel Club Dog Shows. 8:30 am-4 pm. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. The 18th annual AKC event includes three days of conformation, obedience and rally. See your favorite breeds, enjoy food, vendors and raffles. Puppy class and a Pee Wee class for handlers ages 5-9. Lure Coursing fun runs Friday and Saturday after Best in Show. Only entered dogs allowed. Free; parking fee. cathlynwright@hotmail.com. www.lostcoastkc.org. 498-0706.

13 Friday

FOOD

Breakfast and Flea Market. 8:30 am. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See April 21 listing.

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

14 Saturday

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 pm. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

Arts on the Avenue. 6-8 pm. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. See May 12 listing.

07 Saturday EVENTS

Arts Alive. 6-9 pm. See May 5 listing. Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk. 10 am-1 pm. Humboldt Bay NWR Lanphere Dunes Unit, 6800 Lanphere Road, Arcata. See May 5 listing. Lost Coast Kennel Club Dog Shows. 8:30 am-4 pm. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 6 listing.

FOR KIDS

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 28 listing. SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

15 Sunday MUSIC

Wine and Jazz. 3-5 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See April 15 listing.

17 Tuesday

FOR KIDS

MUSIC

Kids Alive. 5:30-8 pm. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.

Humstrum Ukulele Play and Sing Group. 1:30 pm. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

Nature Exchange. 11 am-1 pm. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. See May 5 listing. OUTDOORS

20 Friday ART

Community Art Night. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 20 listing.

Guided Nature Walk. 9 am. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See May 2 listing.

Sanctuary Forest Hike. Sanctuary Forest Office, 315 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn. See May 6 listing. SPORTS

SPORTS

05 Thursday

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility Trial and Barn Hunt. 8:30 am-5 pm. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Come watch hundreds of dogs run, jump and weave at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds soccer field in Ferndale. Lost Coast Kennel Club is hosting its 14th annual AKC agility trial on July 20 – 23. The event also includes a Barn Hunt on July 21 and 22 where dogs use their instincts to sniff out rats hidden in tubes. Please leave un-entered dogs at home. Free. pembrats@suddenlink.net. www. lostcoastkc.org. 445-3316.

THEATER

The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. Beginning immediately after Henrik Ibsen’s classic ends, this comic romp includes characters from science fiction, TV cop shows, biblical dramas and more. Through July 28.

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FOR KIDS

Audubon Society Birding Trip. 9 am. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See May 13 listing.

Young Discoverers. 10:30 am-noon. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

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Lost Coast Kennel Club Dog Shows. 8:30 am-4 pm. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 6 listing. OUTDOORS

Spring/Summer 2018

FOR KIDS

Nature Story Time. 2-3 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See June 16 listing.

ART

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

21 Saturday

Arts! Arcata. 6-9 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 11 listing.

FOR KIDS

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

OUTDOORS

Sanctuary Forest Hike. Sanctuary Forest Office, 315 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn. See May 6 listing. SPORTS

Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility Trial and Barn Hunt. 8:30 am-5 pm. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 20 listing. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

22 Sunday SPORTS

Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility Trial and Barn Hunt. 8:30 am-5 pm. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 20 listing.

23 Monday SPORTS

Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility Trial and Barn Hunt. 8:30 am-4 pm. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 20 listing.

27 Friday SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

28 Saturday FOR KIDS

Storytime and Crafts.. 11:30 am. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 28 listing. OUTDOORS

Sanctuary Forest Hike. Sanctuary Forest Office, 315 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn. See May 6 listing. SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See April 20 listing.

31 Tuesday OUTDOORS

Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 24 listing.

SEE YOU NEXT SEASON AUGUST Trinidad Bay Art and Music Festival August World-class classical musicians play intimate Trinidad venues. Humboldt County Fair August 16-26 Live and satellite horse racing, carnival rides and games, live entertainment, exhibits, livestock events and more. Hops in Humboldt august 25 Run through the biggest trees in the world, giant old-growth redwoods.

SEPTEMBER CruzN Eureka september 6 Barbecue, cruise, show and shine, vendors, swap meet, raffle and street-legal racing action. Benefits the Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods. North Country Fair september 15-16 Four days of arts, entertainment, agriculture, local products, tastings and livestock showings.

OCTOBER Apple Harvest Festival october 5-7 Fortuna’s city-wide celebration of the fruit of fall. Free hayrides around town, orchard barbecue, live music, apple pie contest, merchant and vendor street sales, children’s games and more. Pastels on the Plaza October 6 Benefit for Northcoast Children’s Services supported by local business sponsors that features more than 100 artists chalk drawing on the Arcata Plaza during the Arcata Farmers Market.

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Humboldt County Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Elk Meadow Cabins - Free for guests 1 7 Valley Green Camp Road, Orick (866) 733-9637 2 Elk Country RV Park - $ 216 Idlewood Lane, Trinidad (707) 488-2181 3 Sylvan Harbor RV Park & Cabins - $ 875 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad (707) 677-9988 2 4 Trinidad Library -$* 380 Janis Court, Trinidad (855) 900-7584 5 Trinidad Bay Bed & Breakfast - Guests only 560 Edwards Street, Trinidad (707) 677-0840 6 The Lighthouse Grill - 1 hour free for patrons 355 Main St Trinidad (707) 677-0077 7 McKinleyville Shopping Center - $* 1505 Central Ave, McKinleyville (855) 900-7584 8 BMW of Humboldt Bay - Free Trinidad 1795 Central Avenue, McKinleyville (707) 839-4269 3 4 9 Days Inn & Suites - $ Free for guests 4701 Valley West Blvd., Arcata (707) 826-2827 5 6 10 Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - Free 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside Willow 13 McKinleyville 11 Blue Lake Casino - $* Creek 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake (888) 758-4389 7 8 12 Blue Lake City Hall - $* 111 Greenwood Rd, Blue Lake (888) 758-4389 9 13 Willow Creek China Flat Museum - $* Arcata 38949 CA-299 Willow Creek (855) 900-7584 Blue Lake 14 15 10 14 Greenway Building - $* 11 12 1385 8th St. Arcata (855) 900-7584 15 F Street Parking - $* 16 749-799 F Street, Arcata (888) 758-4389 Eureka 16 Harper Motors - Free 4800 US 101, Eureka (877) 285-6677 17 18 19 20 17 Madaket Plaza - $* 21 22 23 24 4 C Street, Eureka (888) 758-4389 18 GHD Parking lot - $* 718 Third Street, Eureka (888) 758-4389 19 Carter House Inn - $* 301 L Street, Eureka (707) 444-8062 Loleta 20 North Coast Unified AQMD - $* 707 L Street, Eureka (855) 900-7584 25 Fortuna 21 Caltrans - Free 1656 Union Street, Eureka (707) 445-6600 29 30 31 32 Ferndale 22 Bayshore Mall - Free 26 27 28 3300 Broadway, Eureka (707) 444-3855 23 St. Joseph Hospital - $* Rio Dell 2700 Dolbeer Street, Eureka (855) 900-7584 33 24 St. Joseph Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Evergreen Lodge - $ 2711 Dolbeer Street, Eureka 25 Bear River Casino Hotel - Free 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta (707) 733-9644 26 Humboldt County Fairgrounds - $ 1250 5th Street, Ferndale (707) 786-9511 27 Ferndale Public Parking - $* 4th St, Ferndale (855) 900-7584 28 Victorian Inn - Free for guests 400 Ocean Avenue, Ferndale (707) 786-4949 29 Super 8 Fortuna - Free for guests 1805 Alamar Way, Fortuna (707) 725-2888 * Redwood Coast Energy Authority 30 Public Parking Lot - $* manages 14 stations listed. 600-638 11th St, Fortuna (855) 900-7584 31 Best Western Country Inn - Free for guests 2025 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna (707) 725-6822 32 Riverwalk RV Park - $ 2189 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna (707) 725-3359 33 Public Parking Lot - $* Redway 203-235 Wildwood Ave, Rio Dell (855) 900-7584 Garberville 34 34 Persimmons - Free 35 1055 Redway Drive, Redway (707) 923-2748 Benbow 35 Organic Grace - $ Free with purchase 906 Redwood Drive, Garberville (707) 923-1296 36 36 Benbow Historic Inn - Free 445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville (707) 923-2124 Source: Plugshare.com & RCEA

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Azalea Reserve

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Murray Rd

California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport

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Mad River County Park

Hiller Park

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Little River State Beach Clam Beach Park

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Luffenholtz Beach Moonstone Beach

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Patricks Point Dr

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Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area

Stone Lagoon Visitor Center

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Humboldt Lagoons State Park

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Freshwater Lagoon

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Elk Meadow

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Trinidad In the charming town of Trinidad, Humboldt County’s fishing past lives on. Every day, the boats that dot the small harbor’s moorings scour the sea among dramatic, rocky outcroppings. For a look back, tour the Trinidad Museum, then stop at the smaller Memorial Lighthouse and take in the view and the sea air. Trinidad Art Night fills the little town with music, food and local artwork every first Friday of the month, and the annual Fish Festival and Blackberry Festival bring in folks from all over.

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Taste of Willow Creek Summer Festival SAT SEPT 1

Bigfoot Days FRI DEC 7

Annual Tree Lighting Visit Bigfoot Country Information Booth Corner of Highways 299 and 96 willowcreekchamber.com

(530) 629-2693 Willow Creek Chamber of Commerce On the river in Willow Creek. amy kumler

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Located in the Six Rivers National Forest, the town’s motto is “river fun in the mountain sun.” Willow Creek is hot enough for wine making or a cool dip in a Camp Kimtu swimming hole. The weather also means great produce at roadside stands and local restaurants. If you’re adventurous, you can throw on a vest and do some river rafting, and more leisurely types can fish the Trinity River or play a round of golf. Just keep your eyes peeled, because this is Bigfoot country. Swing into the China Flat Museum to explore the lore and take a selfie with his 25-foot redwood likeness.

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Blue Lake Humboldt residents socked in by summer fog know that they can generally find truth and relief in Blue Lake’s motto: “sunshine and sea air.” Where the Mad River takes its final stretch toward the Pacific, a small community of 1,200 displays an international reach. Once sawmills ruled, but now the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theater imports students from around the world to learn the craft of commedia dell’arte and perform dramas and old-school clowning year round.

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Larissa Park

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The sign says horses have the right of way, which should give you an idea of McKinleyville’s vibe. Some of its biggest attractions are outdoors. Play with the kids in Hiller Park and hike or bike the paved Hammond Trail. Ditch your shoes and spend the day at Clam Beach (yup, there are clams out there for the digging) kayaking, paddleboarding or just relaxing among the dunes. There’s a course if you’re itching for a round of golf, and there’s even a sweet, little waterfall tucked along the road into town. Already visited the world’s biggest ball of string? Swing by the world’s tallest totem pole. And on McKinleyville Arts Night, the third Friday of each month, you can tool around town and see what local artists, artisans and musicians young and old are up creating — maybe even take a piece home.

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Home to Humboldt State University, Arcata is a magnet for arts, culture, entertainment and education. Hike the Arcata Community Forest or play among the big trees in Redwood Park. Cruise the plaza for Saturday's farmers market or a festival. Go from locavore to exotic in the restaurants and cafés. At night, the bars, theaters and restaurants are stages for live music for every taste — from big name performers to hometown legends. The music spills into the streets and shops and restaurants turn into galleries during Arts Arcata!, the second Friday of every month.

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Aptly named the “lost coast,” Shelter Cove is nestled in a stretch of beach that offers a natural retreat tucked away in its own world. Accessible by sea and air, the town has one road in and one road out. Once there, enjoy fishing, hiking, boating, golf, excellent lodging and camping options. Settle in for winter storm watching, whale watching or a hike along a unique, 24-mile stretch of black sand beach. A natural coastline unfettered by highways and the normal coming and goings of humanity make Shelter Cove a singular American destination.

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