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The Foggy Bottoms Boys Keeping sustainable traditions in Ferndale

Eco-Friendly Jackpot A tribe bets on sustainable fun at its casino

Under the Milky Way Stargazing on the North Coast

Your 90-Day Calendar

See You Next Season

122 Seasonal Snapshot Michelle Murphy Ferguson

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Local Fare, Asian Flair Souji House in Garberville

Serving Up Sustainability Getting veggie-centric at Wildflower Cafe

Bagel to Bottle Alchemy Distillery’s eco-friendly whiskey

Just Browsing 70

More Than Skin Deep ‘Ohana Organics, Blue Heron Botanicals

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Map of Humboldt

Humboldt County Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Trinidad Area Map

Willow Creek Map

Blue Lake & Trinidad Maps

McKinleyville & Arcata Maps

102 Eureka Maps 106 Ferndale & Fortuna Maps 109 Eel River Valley Map 110 Avenue of the Giants Maps 112 Garberville & Redway Maps 120 Shelter Cove Map

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Humboldt County is full of unspoiled natural beauty: ancient redwood forests, seascapes and rolling hills. And people here care about taking care of it. It’s no wonder we’ve got plenty of ways to enjoy the wonders of our part of the North Coast while keeping in mind its best stewardship. Listen, we were doing eco-tourism before it was cool. Our Perfect Trips section takes you on an eco-friendly tour of the county, from the scenic and bird-filled Arcata Marsh that (who knew?) doubles as a wastewater treatment facility to our zero-waste Oyster Festival. If you really want to hit the road, we suggest drafting behind the human-powered, amphibian sculpture race that is the Kinetic Grand Championship. Where else are you going to see, say, an enormous crab pedaling down the road and into the water? In this issue, you’ll meet the Foggy Bottoms Boys, Thomas and Cody Nicholson-Stratton, who are upholding the traditions of Ferndale farming as they manage their family’s certified organic dairy farm with an eye to sustainability for future generations. We defy you to hold back a smile at the photos of their sweet heifers, calves and rabbits. Even the bright lights of a casino can be made more sustainable. Sound crazy? Not to the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe, which has vowed to take its casino’s flashing slot machines, restaurants and hotel rooms to net zero emissions by 2030. With solar panels juicing up its microgrid and electric car charging stations, it’s well on its way. Speaking of bright lights, photographer David Wilson offers tips for a quieter way to spend Humboldt nights: stargazing among our mountains, forests and beaches.

Especially if you’re coming from a city, our views of the Milky Way and post-equinox constellations will blow your mind in the best way. Once you’re ready to eat, consider vegetarian. Not only is it good for the planet but Arcata institution Wildflower Café was won a strong following with its vegetarian and vegan menu that makes vegetables sing. Even the vegetable resistant crumble when they get a load of the baked goods. We’ve got a line on pan-Asian eats featuring local and organic produce, too, at Souji House, a neighborhood spot in Garberville run by the same folks as Chautauqua Natural Foods. We don’t like to waste food here, either. Just look at the award-winning Alchemy Distillery — well named when you consider it turns leftover bagels into booze. You’ll get a look inside the process and see how owners Steve and Amy Bohner make artisanal liquors that cut food waste and their carbon footprint. Need some souvenirs? Take a little of our eco creed back home with you in the form of local, sustainably produced body care goodies from a pair of companies, Blue Heron and ‘Ohana Organics, that are doing their best for our environment and our skin. Take a deep breath of fresh air before you dive in. Then revel in all Humboldt has to offer while keeping it beautiful.

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The Arcata Bay Oyster Festival: June 15 OK, I already mentioned it’s eco-friendly, as is oyster propagation itself, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to listen to live music, mingle in the sun and gorge on oysters.

Blue Lake While you’re up there for the casino, take a turn around the pretty little town with the old railroad tracks running through it. And stop in the Logger Bar to meet the locals or hear some live music.

Fortuna Rodeo: July 14-21 Mount up for a week of riding, roping and wrangling. Feel free to break out your shiniest buckle but loosen your belt for the pit barbecue and chili cook-off.

Redwoods National and State Parks Of course, you’re not going to skip the big trees — they’re awe-inspiring reminders of why (aside from our own survival) protecting our environment matters. Jedediah Smith Redwoods, Prairie Creek Redwoods — take your pick. You’ll never look at trees the same way again.

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Spring/Summer 2019 | April - July 2019 | Volume V No. 4 Publisher Lynn Leishman lynn@northcoastjournal.com Editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill jennifer@northcoastjournal.com Art Director / Designer Jonathan Webster jonathan@northcoastjournal.com Calendar Editor Kali Cozyris calendar@northcoastjournal.com Assistant Special Publications Editor Cassie Curatolo cassie@northcoastjournal.com Contributing Writers Megan Bender, Cassie Curatolo, Stella Girkins, Thomas Oliver, Grant Scott-Goforth, David Wilson Contributing Photographers Sam Armanino, Amy Kumler, Zach Lathouris, Mark McKenna, Deric Mendes, Greg Nyquist, David Wilson Production Manager Holly Harvey Graphic Design / Production Miles Eggleston, Jacqueline Langeland, Amy Waldrip General Manager Melissa Sanderson melissa@northcoastjournal.com Advertising Manager Kyle Windham kyle@northcoastjournal.com Account Executives Marna Batsell marna@northcoastjournal.com Bryan Walker bryan@northcoastjournal.com Classified Advertising Mark Boyd mark@northcoastjournal.com Bookkeeper / Office Manager Deborah Henry billing@northcoastjournal.com

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Cassie Curatolo is the Assistant Special Publications Editor at the North Coast Journal. She attended HSU and now considers Humboldt County home. She enjoys painting, reading, cooking, pretending to know more than she actually does about beer and honing her rollerskating skills.

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Thomas Oliver is a

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.

David Wilson is a Humboldt-grown photographer. His longtime love is creating nighttime images and he enjoys finding and using unique light. David received his art degree with an emphasis in photography from Humboldt State University. He currently teaches Photoshop in the Digital Media Department at College of the Redwoods.

Southern California native studying for her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Humboldt State University. She is the editor of Osprey at HSU and a barista, as well as an ampersand enthusiast who enjoys drinking too much coffee, photography and exploring the outdoors whenever she can.

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THE FOGGY BOTTOMS BOYS KEEPING SUSTAINABLE TRADITIONS IN FERNDALE By Cassie Curatolo • Photographs by Amy Kumler Down a winding unpaved road on the outskirts of the Victorian Village of Ferndale, you’ll find a farm nestled among many others in a verdant, fertile valley. This farm is

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profile special, though, thanks to the young couple running it. Thomas and Cody Nicholson-Stratton, the Foggy Bottoms Boys, manage and operate their family’s farm in much the same way it’s been done for nearly 100 years. In the kitchen of their beautifully decorated Victorian-era farmhouse, Thomas brews a pot of coffee and, with a sleeping baby swaddled in a sling around his chest, Cody explains that he grew up within these very walls. In 1925, Cody’s great-great-grandfather started raising dairy cows. Since then, multiple generations have worked the land and tended the livestock. Cody’s grandparents live in a house just next door and though his grandfather is “retired,” he still helps with the laborious task of milking. They don’t turn down the help — with a brand new 1-month-old foster child and round-theclock schedule of farm chores, they can certainly use it. Cody and Thomas, an Oregon native, met while Cody attended college near Thomas' hometown. Their paths diverged shortly after and both went on to earn degrees (Cody in agriculture and Thomas in marketing and business) from universities in separate states. They kept in contact via social media and eventually began dating. Then Thomas was offered a job operating the Humboldt/Del Norte 4-H Chapter and Cody’s grandfather offered to sell his share of the farm to Cody, and the rest is history. The couple was married on the farm several years later, with the whole ag community in attendance. After taking the reins, the two dubbed themselves The Foggy Bottoms Boys and diversified the farm, which now raises rabbits, chickens, doves, sheep and ducks. They sell the milk produced in the dairy portion of the farm to Rumiano Cheese, a company whose environmental values align with the NicholsonStratton’s. Sustainability informs much of the operation and they work to “balance regional traditions and new, research-backed methods” in the pursuit of healthier soil and animals. The farm checks all the important eco-friendly boxes: It is certified humane, non-GMO and certified organic. The chicken coop is solar powered, they use integrated pest management (i.e. the chickens) to combat insects, they manage the pastures in a way that promotes carbon sequestration, they don’t use chemical fertilizers, they irrigate at night (if at all) to save water and energy, the water that cools fresh milk for storage is

reused on the pasture and they grow their own silage feed and hay rather than having it shipped in. All of these efforts help the farm run as efficiently as possible, naturally. The animals seem just about as happy to be there as the Foggy Bottoms Boys are. The Jerseys are out to pasture 365 days a year (except in 1964, when Ferndale flooded, Thomas and Cody add) and get hands-on care regularly to monitor for health and wellness. Some of the cows have names (Sephora is a memorable one) and the pair admit they have a few favorites. As one Jersey moseys over to a water trough, Thomas stops her, giving her eyes and ears a once-over,

“It’s very old school. It works very well for us.” and scraping a small clod of dirt from her face as if she were a pet. The cow carries on unphased. “We’re used to the animals’ habits and quirks,” Thomas says with a smile. Spiraling around their feet are several beloved sheep dogs. Their large wooden barn, which houses the pregnant heifers, equipment and hay, is a remarkable space, recalling nearly a century of labor that’s taken place beneath its roof. Cody and Thomas still stack the hay in small bundles themselves, a method that’s been all but abandoned on larger, more industrialized farms. “It's very old school. It works very well for us,” Cody says with a laugh. At the same time, he notes that his family has always been open to innovation when it was useful for the farm and good for the environment. In fact, according to Cody, Humboldt County farmers have often been the pioneers of eco-friendly practices in the industry — the couple is just carrying on that legacy. So, while “sustainable practices” may sound like a totally modern term to outsiders, in actuality, they have been implemented on Humboldt’s farms for decades. Recently, Cody was elected by his fellow local farmers as the Humboldt humboldtinsider.com

profile County/Del Norte district director of Western United Dairymen. Though neither Cody nor Thomas ever planned on owning a farm, it appears that they are exactly where they are supposed to be. When asked about what the future holds for them, Thomas lights up. “Our 10-year plan is to make the farm a form of education.” With less than 2 percent of the population directly involved in agriculture, Thomas is working to involve the public and help them reconnect with the land and animals that feed them. He has already begun this work through the local 4-H and social media. Eventually, they’d like to invite people for farm tours and farm stays. Thomas points to a garden near the back door of their farmhouse, explaining his plans for its beautification, making it a space for he and Cody — and future guests — to enjoy. Only flowers could make their farm lovelier. As we say our goodbyes, the baby slung to Cody’s chest fusses. If all goes as planned, he could be the next generation of Foggy Bottoms farmers.

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A man pulls down hard on a lever and watches as each reel on his slot machine spins and stops: one, two, three. He misses a jackpot by just one cherry. A row of machines over, a woman murmurs, “Come on, baby,” while her nickel slot machine spins. Across the aisle, a dealer places another card in front of a pensive player. I head toward the Wave Lounge at Blue Lake Casino to grab a snack, play some video Blackjack and enjoy a little slice of Vegas on a quiet Monday night in Humboldt County. I order fries and a beer beside the rotating taps and feel a little less guilty about indulging because I recently learned the oil that cooked my basket of fries is going to be recycled. The Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe turns waste oil from its kitchens into biodiesel to fuel Blue Lake public transit, one of the many eco-friendly initiatives in progress at Blue Lake Casino & Hotel since 2006. In fact, sustainability is at work behind all of Blue Lake Casino and Hotel’s dining options — Alice’s, Sushi Blue, the Wave Lounge, the late-night Lily Pad Café and, of course, room service. Much of the produce from

out of sight behind the casino, stocking up on energy during sunny Humboldt days, they’re there. And while you recharge inside the hotel’s luxurious rooms, your electric car can, too — the parking lot now features vehicle charging stations. The casino features 703 slots, 12 tables and five poker tables. With those numbers, you’d assume

their kitchen is sourced from a community garden that supports local programs for children and the elderly.

the electricity bill would be through the roof, but its smaller than you think. That’s because Blue Lake Casino & Hotel is attached to a low-carbon microgrid, which combines a solar panel system, trans-

It’s easy to lose track of how many times the cocktail waitress has come by when you’re betting

formers, lithium ion batteries and a computerized “brain” to efficiently provide and manage power for

your luck on the tables. But when you’re ready to turn in, the attached hotel has you covered. Blue Lake Hotel has 102 spacious rooms that feature free

the casino and hotel, tribal government administrative offices and all the critical infrastructure that supports them. Currently, the microgrid services

Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs and big comfy beds. Because the casino and hotel are tucked away in the Mad

20 to 40 percent of the casino’s power needs and, if a power outage occurred on the regional grid,

River Valley, almost every room has a beautiful view, be it stunning sunset or redwood forest. Though you can’t see the rows of solar panels that sit just

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a pre-certified, microgrid-powered American Red Cross shelter. Ultimately, the microgrid minimizes the tribal community’s dependency on other forms of less sustainable energy. It’s reported that during its first year in use, the microgrid reduced greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 175 tons. Blue Lake Rancheria Sustainability Director Jana Gainon said the casino and hotel are continually going through upgrades and putting energy efficiency first. Some of the initiatives on the list for the coming year include the expansion of the microgrid, which will allow for more battery storage and a second mini microgrid for the on-site gas station and convenience store (with its own slots), Play Station 777. In the next couple of years, a smart water grid will be implemented in phases. In the first phase, the smart water grid would supply the hotel and casino with clean, emergency standby water. In the second phase, it would be an energy-efficient water management system for the whole tribal community. The casino and hotel plan on reaching net zero emissions in 11 years. “We are definitely on track and I think we are comfortably going to make that goal by 2030,” Gainon said.

So, when you get comfortable in your king-sized bed after a night of bright lights, karaoke, slots and Blackjack, you can rest easy knowing future generations won’t be paying for your little slice of Vegas.

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STARGAZING ON THE NORTH COAST

Story and Photographs by David Wilson

Without the glare of city lights, starlight casts its soft glow on the landscape. In rural Humboldt County, the dark skies are filled with an unfathomable number of stars and a foray into the night need not take you far to see them. As a rule of thumb, stargazing is best from the higher elevations of the hills, where the skies are more likely to be clearest. While there are also many good nights along the river valleys and beaches, there is more chance of fog or low cloud cover. To see best under the stars, give your eyes time to adjust to the darkness. If you are fresh from the city, you may be amazed at the number of stars you can see. After 10 to 15 minutes, you will see more stars than when you began and within 25 or 30 minutes, the sky will be filled with points of light and you’ll see more detail in your own surroundings. Avoid using bright flashlights, as that will ruin your night vision. If you can, find a headlamp or flashlight that gives you the option to use a red light; the red glow will give you light to see by while preserving your

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What passes between friends watching a crescent moon set into the Pacific at the bottom of the Milky Way? Nov. 11, 2018 on Moonstone Beach. How to get there: Take U.S. Highway 101 North toward Trinidad. Take exit 726A toward Westhaven Drive. Turn left onto Sea Drift Lane toward Moonstone Beach, then turn left onto Scenic Dr., then turn right onto Moonstone Beach Road.

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Looking south from Tepona Point during the Perseid meteor shower, August of 2018. The bonfire of a group of Perseid meteor gazers blazed on the curve of Houda Point Beach, a beautifully warm counterpoint to the stars and planets above. How to get there: Take U.S. Highway 101 North toward Trinidad. Take exit 726A toward Westhaven Drive. Turn left onto Sea Drift Lane toward Moonstone Beach, then turn right onto Scenic Drive. Tepona Point is on the left. humboldtinsider.com

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My wife and I stood on the shore of Freshwater Lagoon, mesmerized by the cosmos. Mars was low on the horizon, and the Milky Way rose from the southwest before us like a great pillar. Sept. 2, 2018. How to get there: Take U.S. Highway 101 North toward Orick. Freshwater Lagoon is on your right between Stone Lagoon and Orick.

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At the north end of Trinidad State Beach in Trinidad, the iconic Grandmother Rock gazes out across the Pacific on her endless vigil. Here, the crescent moon, invisible past the left edge of the photograph, illuminated the landscape. The bright light of a fishing boat out at sea can be seen behind Pewetole Island. Feb. 6, 2019. How to get there: Take U.S. Highway 101 North. Take exit 728 toward Trinidad. Turn left onto Main Street, then turn right onto Patrick’s Point Drive. Turn left onto Anderson Lane. Turn right onto Stagecoach Road. There’s a parking lot on the left and beach access a short hike down the marked trail.

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night vision. On a clear, moonless night, you might see well enough to walk about with no extra light. Don’t let the moon discourage you. Whether it is present or not, in whatever phase, it brings its own beauty. When the moon is in the sky it will certainly overcome some of the fainter stars but there will still be plenty. And as your eyes become accustomed to the darkness, the moonlight gives the landscape an otherworldly feel. In late spring and summer, look for the Milky Way, the hazy band of stars stretching across the sky that comprises the densest region of our galaxy. Around mid-May its brightest region, the core of our galaxy, will be low on the southeastern horizon at around 11:45 PM. By mid-June, it will be visible by 10:45 PM. Each night through the summer, the core of the Milky Way rises higher earlier in the evening and creeps a little further south until after July, when it rises from the horizon in the southwest. The best part sinks away through fall and winter. If you want to photograph the stars, remember the camera has some advantages over our human eyes when it comes to gathering light. The night will appear darker to you when you are out there than it

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adventure does in these images. It’s darker for us because our eyes only gather light moment by moment, which, in near darkness, simply doesn’t allow enough time for much of an image to register on our retinas. To the camera, the same scene is brighter because it gathers light over an extended period of time, especially during long exposures. Additionally, increasing the light sensitivity of the sensor results in a brighter image with more detail in the sky and landscape than we see. NOTE: If you travel outside of one of the many national or state parks, you may be venturing onto private property. Locals drive the rural roads, so always expect some traffic. Keep in mind there are animals in our area, including mountain lions and black bears. Information on wildlife safety can be found on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website www.wildlife.ca.gov. If you are on one of the river banks, be aware that the currents are swift. If you find yourself at the ocean, be aware our wild and scenic beaches can have fierce undertows and sneaker waves. Consult a tide table and heed any signs that are posted. Wherever you go, please respect the land. Tread lightly to preserve the vegetation and pack out any items you brought. To keep abreast of David Wilson’s most current photography or peer into its past, follow him on Instagram at @david_wilson_mfx or visit his website mindscapefx.com.

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Photographing the night sky along the South Fork Eel River as the clouds moved in at the Women’s Federation Grove in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. How to get there: Take U.S Highway 101 South toward Miranda, then take exit 663 onto the Avenue of the Giants. Turn left onto Pensula Road and the entrance to the grove is on the left.

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Perfect Spring Trips By Thomas Oliver Green is our middle name. Not only is Humboldt County home to emerald forests that stretch for miles, it is also an eco-friendly community with a unique history of conservation. Here are a few of the ways you can explore the North Coast that celebrate and preserve the environment. Good deal.

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Outdoorsy Type Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary – Terns, grebes and geese, oh my! There’s an array of birds at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. Just a mile from the plaza, this unique wastewater treatment facility

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is home to more than 300 species (many of which are migratory tourists) and boasts 5 miles of trails. There are free guided walks every Saturday, free unguided walks literally anytime and an interpretive center with interactive exhibits, free maps and literature, a bookstore, bird checklists and hosted talks. Picnic on the edge of the Humboldt Bay (not at low tide if you can avoid it), walk out to the cow pastures off Samoa Boulevard, wander the trails or repose on one of the many scenic benches before diving back to reality. Bike Party Humboldt – If walking and looking at birds isn’t your thing, perhaps bicycles

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East ends of 11th and 14th streets, Arcata are more your speed? If so, you’re in luck — Humboldt County has a monthly “Bike Party.” Participants deck their rides with LED lights, stylized fenders and funky paint jobs, and cruise around town. Sometimes they have themed rides and wear fun costumes. (April is space themed, in honor of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s successful return from space.) The event shapeshifts from month to month but typically it goes: Meet at a kid-friendly place that serves beer on the last Saturday of the month, imbibe (responsibly!), mingle, saddle up and roll out. Then reconvene at another family-friendly place, mingle some more, return to Point A and disband. Check

winds through the Arcata out (and re-check) its The Pump Station Community Forest. Be Facebook page (www. 371 Warren Creek Road, Arcata ready to throw over a facebook.com/BikeParlarge pond, through thick tyHumboldt) for the groves of Redwoods ever-evolving details. As organizer Mark Mueller says, “Really, it’s just and down large hills. Bring a guide if you’ve about that joyful, childlike feeling of riding a never been and do be careful not to stomp bike. Having that freedom.” Amen, Mark. on the ferns when you find yourself in the rough. Mad River Pump Station No. 4 is a Disc Golf – Humboldt County is home to much more relaxed, nine-hole outing located some of the most beautiful and challenging along the bank of the Mad River. The course disc golf courses in the state -- more than is almost entirely flat and over half the holes I can single out here -- but these are two are under 300 feet long. A great course for of my favorites. The Redwood Curtain is a newbies and seasoned frolfers, alike. No moderately difficult 18-hole par 3 course that guide required. →

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Foodies Main Squeeze – Down in the idyllic city of Ferndale, Main Squeeze Juice Bar is one of the newest additions to the downtown area. Sharing a building with a jeweler, an art gallery and a live glassblower, the juice bar offers local and organic ingredients, cold pressed into delicious frothy mixtures to order. Produce fills the shelves lining the walls, less perfect than the glossy, done-up fruits and veggies you see in larger grocers, but just as tasty. Much like the town, the place is aggressively quaint. There’s an old-school popcorn machine, a large, wooden tic-tactoe board and a small selection of food. Grab a seat or take it to go and sip on your stroll through the Victorian Village. Farmers Markets – Humboldt is an Main Squeeze agricultural county and, as one might 580 Main St., Ferndale, CA expect in such a Farmers Markets place, there are www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org many farmers markets. Three in EureArcata Bay Oyster Festival ka (two in Old Town June 15 and one in Henderwww.arcatamainstreet.com/oyster-fest son Center — all of which start up the first week in June), one in McKinleyville (also opening the first Thursday in June) and one in Arcata — the ostensible flagship. They all boast live music, numerous local vendors, educational booths and GMO-free produce. Note: If you go to the Arcata market and are fine consuming animal products, do yourself a favor and get the “All the Way” bacon and brisket waffle cone from the Lighthouse Grill booth ($6). It’ll be a long line but it’s worth it. Arcata Bay Oyster Festival – Saturnalia. Bacchanal. Oysterfest. It’s Humboldt County’s largest one-day event and it is an absolute riot, so to speak. The entire Arcata Plaza and surrounding streets are barricaded off and the place is overrun with delicious shellfish, adult beverages, music and merriment. It really is just the most fun. And zero waste, too! Subject yourself to the blistering midto-high-60s Humboldt summer sun and eat oysters until you can’t anymore. Local merchants come out in droves selling everything from driftwood cutting boards to handmade jewelry. There’s even a block cordoned off for a kids’ area. Check out www.arcatamainstreet.com for more information and indispensable “Fabulous Oyster Facts.” →

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The feast at the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival. Mark McKenna.

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Artful plant shop Sekoya. Zach Lathouris.

Fire & Light and garnishes. The owners and employees love to gush about their flora and are very helpful for those, like me, who couldn’t scoop dirt into a 40-foot ditch. The walls are peppered with a rotating selection of local artists whose prints are available for purchase, should you choose. Fire Arts Center – If a light dusting of potting soil isn’t enough and you really want to get your hands dirty, Fire Arts Center may just be the place for you. A stone’s throw from the Arcata Marsh, it offers a series of classes ranging from basic wheel ceramics

100 Ericson Ct. #100A, Arcata to tile making -- kids’ the production facility 707-825-7500 classes, too! It has a and see how the glass packed showroom full is made. Unlike making of local ceramicists’ laws and sausage, it’s a creations, as well as public and private beautiful process. Watch the molten glass studio space for more permanent or local ladled out of a raging furnace, rapidly wheel-kickers. cooling from sun-yellow to a rich burnt orange and being pressed into plates, Fire & Light – Fire & Light glassworks bowls, cups, chalices and more. It offers makes colorful tableware, vases and daily tours, which are free and run about decorative pieces by hand, exclusively 30-45 minutes depending on how many from recycled glass. It also has a showquestions you ask and how the glass is behaving that day. Call 707-825-7500 to room where you can buy first and second schedule a tour. → quality glassware. Or you can take a tour of humboldtinsider.com

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ally, creating rich histories around us. In my home country Japan, people inherit the histories of the land where they live. Whatever happened and whoever died underneath one’s feet become a part of one’s own story. I am interested in stories buried beneath the present layer.” Laura Corsiglia: Points of View: Everything Happening All at Once July 13th to August 25th “Point of View: Everything Happening All at Once is a use of drawing to explore wildness, belonging and reciprocity — to notice our participation in a deepening network of points of view. The exhibition is made of large drawings on paper, an installation inviting viewers to enter with their faces, an immersive piece made of light and artist books. Scale: We are big, our nipples are small. We are tiny, our mountain is shelter. Every

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With the Kids SCRAP – SCRAP Humboldt has a veritable bevy of forgotten or overabundant materials. To “inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior,” SCRAP staffers have packed their warehouse to the gills with everything from second-hand and surplus art supplies to VHS tapes to skis to refurbished vintage typewriters. Truly, I wouldn’t be surprised if the inventory was infinite and spontaneously materializing. Loose your children into the re-use wilderness to hunt for craft project inspiration or sign up for one of their workshops on bookmaking, hat making, embroidery or whatever it is cooking up that month (www.scraphumboldt.org). Informational and educational posters and signs adorn the walls. It’s learning and waste reduction disguised as fun. Recycled Youth – On the north side of Arcata, there’s a tiny little building that looks like it was painted by the Araboolies. Inside it SCRAP Humboldt has tiny little clothes for tiny little people. 101 H St., Arcata, 707-822-2452 Welcome to Recycled Recycled Youth Youth. A boutique children’s cloth1507 G St., Arcata, 707-825-7775 ing store primarily Arcata Community stocked by donation, it has a free box, dollar Center Playground bins and racks upon 300 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, racks of stylish duds Arcata for your young’uns. There’s also a section of eco-conscious children’s products, reusable diapers, wipes made from recycled materials and a full shelf of games, books and toys. What’s more, Recycled Youth rents gear — car seats, cribs, you name it. Who wants to own all that stuff, anyway? Arcata Community Center Playground – Playground technology has evolved a great deal since my youth and I’ll be frank, I’m super bitter about it. I don’t want to be that old coot who says, “back in my day,” but back in my day we had a slide, a swing and rocks to throw at each other. Now, the playground at the Arcata Community Center is what I imagine kid-specific heaven looks like. It’s got a jungle gym perfectly engi-

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neered for games of lava tag, man-child tested swings that are top notch (you can go so high) and a kid-sized bouldering wall. Woodchips cover the ground, which is good because they’re softer to land

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Heartwood Mountain Sanctuary – Roughly 20-miles east of Garberville, hidden in the redwoods, lies the Heartwood Mountain Sanctuary. A self-described utopia, Heartwood is really a place of many names. It is a “learning village,” a “community hub” and an “eco-retreat destination.” It offers a laundry list of classes — from ceramics to permaculture systems to paper making and activities. Hike, swim and sweat out your impurities in the sauna, do yoga in a yurt or get a massage. Heartwood is also home to a totally organic vegetarian restaurant featuring a seasonally rotating menu, with many of the

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fixings grown on-site. Guests can stay at one of several dormitories or opt for a more private stay in a bungalow among the fir trees. Camping, too, is available for those who want to immerse themselves in nature round the clock. Electricity feels newfangled when you’re on the 200-acre campus. Mellifluous birdsong abounds and drown out what little industrial hum there is, cars must be left at the top lot and I’m all but certain it has the loudest frogs in the world. The remoteness and purpose of the place — to remove oneself from the daily grind and unwind in nature — make a day-trip sub-optimal. If you go, make it a weekend. Once you exit the highway in Garberville, it is an hour drive over narrow, wending mountain roads sometimes just wide enough for one car, the final stretch of

Technical difficulties at the water crossing of the 2018 Kinetic Grand Championship. Mark McKenna.

Heartwood Mountain Sanctuary 220 Harmony Lane, Garberville, 707-923-5000 which is dirt (big trucks, take care; RVs, don’t dare). Heartwood is thoughtful enough to include very specific directions during the booking process. Heed them. I would add: Pull over for local traffic, wave at everyone and don’t get out of your car to take pictures along the way. Serendipity Book Store – Tucked inside the Humboldt County Library is a donated book shop staffed by Friends of the Library volunteers on the second floor. The little room is packed with everything from historical nonfiction and dishy biographies to coffee table books, cookbooks and vintage comic books (25 cents each!) — even magnets crafted out of damaged books. The books mostly range $2-$3 (less for kids’ books) and the cash-or check purchases benefit the library and its free programs. The sweet of tooth

Serendipity Book Store can grab a jar the Kinetic of Mad River 1313 Third St., Eureka, 707-269-1995 Grand ChamFarms Liberry Kinetic Grand Championship Jam ($5) at the pionship. (The register. Swing answer is that Memorial Day Weekend – May 25, 26, 27 in Tuesdays it can. … Kind noon to 4:30 PM, of.) This kinetic Wednesdays noon to 7:30 PM, Thursdays sculpture race is a three-day, 42-mile noon to 4:30 PM, Fridays 10 aM to 4:30 PM and marriage of art and contest quite unlike Saturdays 11 aM to 3:30 PM. anything else. Beginning on the Arcata Plaza and traversing land, sand and water Kinetic Grand Championship – If you’re toward the finish line in Ferndale, the race like the rest of us, at some point in your life is an indispensable part of any late-May you’ve drifted off into the middle distance trip behind the Redwood Curtain. Before and wondered, “Could a 20-foot pontoon the starting bell, spectators can tour the catamaran with a massive metal dragon contestants’ vessels — most of which are as a hull ford a channel under nothing but built from scrap — parked around the plaza. human power?” Well, every Memorial Day Bring your bikes, as folks are encouraged to weekend, this question and many other follow the race (www.kineticgrandchampisimilar quandaries are answered during onship.com). humboldtinsider.com

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and supplements. In June of 2018, the owners of Chautauqua Natural Foods opened Souji House, an “Asian soul food” restaurant offering colorful lunch dishes, organic soft serve, Japanese sweets, beer, wine and sake. Peg Anderson started Chautauqua Natural Foods 35 years ago and today her children Rio and Sophia help her run the business along with Souji House. They have all lived in Southern Humboldt for decades and a sense of community is reflected in the décor and menu of their most recent business endeavor. The inside of Souji House is bright and the dishes that come out of the open kitchen are bursting with color from the farm fresh vegetables. The elegant tables are cut in loose S shapes so they fit together like puzzle pieces to accommodate larger groups. The restaurant is located right across the street from the town square and the patio with outdoor seating is an excellent place to soak up the sun and people watch during the farmers market on Fridays in the summer. Souji House combines international flavors with locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that are exciting and comforting at the same time. Employees and regulars swear by the cauliflower “wings” ($10) served with house made dipping sauces, including a vegan garlic aioli. For an entrée, the chicken phở ($12) made with rice noodles and spinach is hearty and satisfying, and the aromatic broth recalls picking fresh herbs out of the garden in your own backyard. The menu caters to a range of palates and diets, like the gluten-free Thai chicken curry ($14) and vegan pad thai ($13). Eager to inspire the next generation of Humboldt foodies, kid-friendly options include the chicken katsu nuggets with marinated cucumber and white or brown rice ($13). Meanwhile, adults can pair their meals with a glass of wine from Briceland Vineyards, located just down the road in Redway. Besides the regular menu, Souji House also offers daily specials, including hand-crafted sushi rolls. If you’re looking for a sweet nibble to finish off your meal, try the organic soft serve ($6). With simple toppings like chocolate sauce and nuts, it’s the perfect way to finish off a wholesome and delicious meal.

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Serving Up Sustainability Getting veggie-centric at Wildflower Cafe By Grant Scott-Goforth Photographs by Amy Kumler Styling by Lynn Leishman Illustrations by Jacqui Langeland

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Vegetarian dishes are too often relegated to a sidebar, corner or back page of a restaurant’s menu, as if to say, “if we must.” Not so at Wildflower Cafe & Bakery, where vegetables in their many forms secure top billing and all the cameos, too. A staple of Arcata’s Northtown for more than 30 years, Wildflower is one of the few dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the area. The cafe’s commitment to hearty, fresh and clever dishes makes it a favorite among people of all diets. Located on an unassuming corner in a busy intersection, Wildflower is decidedly student-centric — after all, Arcata High School and Humboldt State University are just a few blocks from the cafe in opposite directions. Big windows make for great people watching, and the bright, airy space is decorated with posters of fruits and vegetables, and other pops of color. Specializing in breakfast and lunch, Wildflower is bustling, humboldtinsider.com

food&drink friendly and vibrant. At a late lunch on a sunny afternoon, a table of young men speaking English and Spanish shared their favorite menu choices with a neighboring couple. At first glance, the menu may look like it’s competing in our current era of vegetarian plate races, wherein food scientists battle to create meatless burgers and other staples that bleed, sizzle and taste like beef. There’s a Reuben sandwich, a tuna wrap and a whole menu of burgers. But peer closer and you’ll find these aren’t imitators — they’re homages: a Reuben made with grilled tempeh, vegan thousand island dressing and house-made sauerkraut; burgers made from nuts, black beans and quinoa, tofu, tempeh or portobello; and a rich, creamy “tuna” salad made from chickpeas that’s just right in a wrap or as an addition to any salad. Wildflower isn’t just trying to appease the crav-

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ings of former omnivores, though. The restaurant shines because it boosts, rather than buries, the vegetable. A house favorite, the Wicked Thai Peanut Stir-Fry, is a mountain of tender soba noodles crowded with carrots, onion, broccoli and other fresh, seasonal veggies. Salads, wraps and spring rolls celebrate crunchy, sweet, earthy and locally sourced vegetables. This is intentional. “Our menu is a great mix of timeless Wildflower recipes from years past, as well as new and bright, innovative vegetarian fare,” says Wildflower co-owner Sue Charnes. “My objective in creating new dishes was to focus on produce. So many vegetarian dishes focus on meat substitutes or heavy grains. I am always looking for brighter options that highlight the vegetables themselves.” Charnes and her business partner Jay Repetto are barely older than the cafe. Shortly after graduating from Humboldt State, they had the opportunity to buy the cafe in 2013. They’ve kept Wildflower’s longtime fans happy with old favorites and new twists, all with a focus on freshness. Recently,

Opposite page, from top: Banh Mi Breakfast Bowl; Greek salad with “tuna.”

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they began offering monthly dinners, allowing them new ways to showcase seasonal produce and offer wine and beer pairings. Charnes and Repetto’s mission goes beyond preparing the best food they can. Studies show raising animals for meat contributes to a rapidly deteriorating environment. “Water usage, resources and land management are all deeply affected by factory farming,” Charnes says. “For many years, vegetarians and vegans have cited moral and health reasons for their dietary choice. Now, we can surely add environmental responsibility and hope for sustainable future to the list of reasons that people choose to go meat-free.” The Wildflower And they haven’t stopped there. Cafe & Bakery Sourcing local breads, produce and tofu means a smaller carbon 1604 G Street footprint. They’ve been using paOpen Daily 9 AM - 6 PM per straws for two years and offer eco-friendly to-go boxes. They compost all food scraps, use energy efficient lighting and recently began a campaign to eliminate plastic waste from their kitchen and all their incoming products. It’s not an easy task and it’s led to some increased costs, Charnes says. “We are happy and grateful that our customer base is so aligned with our ideas that they do not mind helping to incur some of the costs on these changes. We hope to continue our mission to become a model of a restaurant that can feed the community, have a low-impact on the environment, employ local people and raise awareness about the benefits of (even a part-time) vegetarian diet.” And that’s the real deal.

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Alchemy Distillery’s eco-friendly whiskey

By Grant Scott-Goforth • Photography by Deric Mendes and Zach Lathouris Does it take a village to make whiskey? For the

owners and operators of Alchemy Distillery, community collaboration and a commitment to the environment have coalesced into an intoxicating beverage. Amy and Steve Bohner are known for building things. Steve (short cropped hair and a belly-length beard with lightning bolts of gray) and Amy (a shock of tight, copper curls) have run Alchemy Construction, a company recognized for sustainability, for more than 20 years, and are fixtures at local baseball games and rock shows. Their background in construction and environmentalism gave them a solid foundation for establishing Alchemy Distillery, where they’ve been moonlighting as whiskey makers since 2015. Sustainability informs much of what they do. “It’s who we are — in our personal life too,” Amy

says. “When we were starting our distillery, it made sense to use the same philosophies.” In trainings, workshops and classes around the country, they learned how to build a distillery, how to develop a recipe, how to run a still. Everyone talked about “grain to bottle” but they also relied on major grain distributors from the Midwest. So the first step in crafting sustainable whiskey, she says, was finding a local source of grains. The Bohners turned to their community connections, trying to locate local growers who could supply them with the raw ingredients they needed to get started. They found willing partners in Laurence and Lisa Hindley, and John Laboyteaux, who farm in the Mattole Valley and near Avenue of the Giants, respectively. The only problem? They grew grains

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food&drink pretty much exclusively for local bread and pastry maker Beck’s Bakery and didn’t want to damage that relationship. Amy then reached out to Beck’s owner Rhonda Wiedenbeck, quickly securing her blessing. “Rhonda, who’s now one of my favorite people in the whole world, taught us so much,” Amy says. The Bohners started by using whatever grains didn’t work for Wiedenbeck. Now they collaborate with the growers during planting season to decide exactly which grains they want for that year’s product line. Alchemy Distillery remains the first and only Humboldt distillery to make whiskey from local organic grains, Amy says. With no middleman and no need for transportation, this cuts costs and carbon emissions while supporting local farmers. Their commitment to the community and environment shows up in other ways, too. For example, their cooling system is a self-contained, 3,000gallon water tank that saves them from having to run municipal water for eight-hour distilling or mash sessions. That tank, incidentally, came from their neighboring scrapyard, another example of creative reuse and community collaboration. Alchemy’s spent mash is also shipped out to local pig farms as feed. You can keep up to date on how many tons of mash are piggy-bound at the distillery, where the number is etched on a chalkboard (More than 30,000 gallons so far). Perhaps their most famous eco-innovation is a whiskey made from day-old bagels, which was inspired by a U.K. brewery that brewed beer from stale toast. Amy reached out to local bakers and delis but found (in true Humboldt fashion) that they either baked just enough product to sell that day or didn’t use preservatives, meaning the baked goods would mold before they would go stale. However, Humboldt County bagel maker Los Bagels, also known for sustainable and organic foods, was on board. Then it got really fun, Amy says. After several weeks of nearly burning out the motor in their kitchen food processor, she decided to go Coen Brothers and buy a wood chipper. The chipped bagels made up the mash, which they fermented and distilled into a whiskey that’s been aging in barrels for two years now. “We’ve slipped it into tasting flights and nobody could tell it was different than our grain whiskeys,” Amy says. They plan to release it around Hanukkah this year. The Bohners don’t necessarily want to become “quirky” whiskey makers, but they’ve got a few more tricks up their sleeves. They plan to release

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food&drink an apple brandy in April, a collaboration with Arcata’s Wrangletown Cider Co. They also distilled an absinthe with Wrangletown owner Pat Knittel, but it’s still under review by the FDA. (The government shutdown delayed that process. Sigh.) Recently, their line of whiskeys called Cereal Killer — a trio made from wheat, rye and a wheatrye hybrid called triticale — all won medals in American Distilling Institute’s annual judging. Alchemy’s whiskeys can be found locally in bars, restaurants and stores wherever liquor is sold. Stop by the distillery on the second Friday of each month from 6 to 9 PM during Arts! Arcata. You can taste their products (with reusable glass straws), take a tour and play a game in which you identify the 20+ green innovations in the distillery. (Hint: Amy even sewed the cloth hand towels in the bathroom.) You can earn a prize, Amy says, “but even more exciting … is people learning about the ways we’re sustainable.” That’s the spirit.

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Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. Live music. All ages. $5. www. facebook.com/humboldt.grange. 725-5323.

Community Art Night. Third Friday of every month. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. Family friendly, all ages welcome. All supplies are provided. Free. www.ervmgc.com.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival. 7 PM. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. A collection of short films and documentaries on mountain culture sports and the environment. Tickets on sale at Adventure’s Edge. www.arcatatheatre. com.

Humboldt Int’l Film festival. 6:30 PM. Minor Theatre, 1013 H St., Arcata. HSU hosts its 52nd annual four-night, student-run event at the historic Minor Theatre. Finalists in four categories will screen nightly. $5 each screening.

Classic Film Series: On the Waterfront. 6:30 PM. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. The Humboldt County Library’s classic film series presents the films of Elia Kazan. Hosted by Barry Evans. Free. www. humlib.org. MUSIC Home Free. 7 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Country a cappella group. $49.

17 Wednesday MOVIES Banff Mountain Film Festival. 7 PM. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. See April 16 listing. EVENTS Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival. Locations throughout Humboldt County. This annual festival includes nearly 100 field trips, workshops, lectures, and kayak excursions. Visit vendor booths, check out the collective art show and student art contest entries, and enjoy the banquet dinner. With Keynote presentations by Noah Strycker and Peter Marra. Spotlight Organization: Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. All ages and all levels of birders and nature enthusiasts welcome.

18 Thursday COMEDY Party Secrets. 9-11 PM. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Evan Vest’s stand-up comedy showcase featuring local and touring comedians. $5. editor@savagehenrymagazine. com. www.savagehenrymagazine.com. 845-8864. MOVIES Banff Mountain Film Festival. 7 PM. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. See April 16 listing. Science on Screen: Tremors (1990). 7 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. This series pairs feature films with experts in the fields of science, tech, engineering and mathematics. This film’s discussion features shaky ground w/Dr. Lori Dengler. $5. www.theeurekatheater.org.

MUSIC Humboldt Reggae Explosion. 9 PM. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Featuring Gyptian and I-Wayne with special guests Frassman Brilliant and Guerrilla Takeover $40, $100 VIP. www.mateel.org. Third Friday Blues: Songs of Elvis. 7 PM. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. w/Jim Lahman, Bill Moehnke, Dale cash and special guests TBA. Refreshments avail. $5-20 sliding scale. THEATER Any One of Us: Words from Women in Prison. 7-9 PM. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. A collection of stories from women in prisons across the nation, revealing the deep connection between women in prison and the violence that often brings them there. Appetizers included. $25. vp24@humboldt.edu. www.eurekawomansclub. org. 496-9404. EVENTS Creamery District Night Market. 5-9 PM. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. Night market with local artists, businesses, music and food. Free. creameryinfo@gmail.com. FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 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. 845-0094.

20 Saturday COMEDY 4/20 Comedy Extravaganza. 9-11 PM. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Billy Wayne Davis, Dave Ross and Chris Charpentier come through Humboldt to celebrate the high holiday. Evan Vest opens and Jessica Grant hosts. $14.20. editor@ savagehenrymagazine.com. www.savagehenrymagazine.com. 845-8864. MOVIES Humboldt Int’l Film festival. 6:30 PM.

Minor Theatre, 1013 H St., Arcata. See April 19 listing. MUSIC All Seasons Orchestra Concert. 3 PM. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Smetana’s Bartered Bride, Procession of the Nobles by Rimsky-Korsakov, Herold’s Zampa Overture, Vivaldi’s Spring, Mendelssohn’s Fingal’s Cave and more. Free. Allseasonsorchestra.org. House of Floyd. 8 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Bay Area’s tribute to Pink Floyd featuring live music, videos, moving lights and state of the art laser show. $25. www.theeurekatheater.org. HSU Jazz Combos. 8-10 PM. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Join the Humboldt State University Department of Music and jazz band leader Dan Aldag for an intimate, small-scale approach to instrumental jazz with this semester’s jazz combos. $10, $5 child/HSU students with ID. mus@humboldt.edu. music.humboldt. edu. 826-3928. EVENTS 420 Games. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. Four person teams. Four events: Tug of War, Bong Mile, Soil Toss, Joint Rolling. Partake or come watch. $420 team entry. www. oneloghouse.com/events. Community Egg Hunt. 1-3 PM. Rio Dell Fireman’s Park, Wildwood Avenue and Center Street. Join us for a fun and exciting afternoon of egg hunts, raffles and food. All ages welcome. Free. ctalbert@rcaa.org. 764-5239. Eureka’s First Beer Mile. 2-6 PM. Halverson Park, 1st Street on Eureka Waterfront, Eureka. Drink a beer; run one-quarter mile and repeat three more times until one mile has been run and 48 ounces of beer consumed. Festival includes live music, food vendors, and a beer garden. Root Beer Mile open to all ages and nondrinkers. Free to attend, $30 to compete. jade@ humboldtmade.com. www.visiteureka. com/eureka-beer-mile. 440-9350. Godwit Days Walk at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. 12-3:30 PM. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join naturalist John DeMartini for a bird walk at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center as part of the Annual Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival. Register online or by phone. www.godwitdays.org. 826-7050. NCJ Craft Beverage Week. Locations throughout Humboldt County. Craft Beverage Week showcases Humboldt beer, wine, spirits, kombucha and more. Participating businesses all over Humboldt County will offer specials on drinks from an array of local makers. FOR KIDS Godwit Days Family Nature Crafts. 11 aM-1 PM. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.

Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) hosts a free drop-in family nature craft activities. Stations will include making Marsh critter ornaments; painted rock owls, penguins, or chicks; paper bird hats; paper bird masks; wooden bird calls; and toilet paper roll owls. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Free. Nature Story Time. 2-3 PM. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Vanessa Munoz for a local wildlife paired with a simple craft project, props and fun movement activities geared for ages 3-6. Call or email to reserve a space. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org. friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397. Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. Followed by crafts at noon. Now with a Spanish and English story every first and third Saturday. Free. blkhuml@ co.Humboldt.ca.us. 668-4207. FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I Street block. Locavores’ delight: fresh vegetables and fruit from local producers, food vendors, plant starts and flowers every week. Live music from 10:30 a.m to 1:30 PM. www. humfarm.org. Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 aM. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. Enjoy pancakes, eggs and browsing knickknacks. Flea market ends at 3 PM. $5, $3 for kids, first responders eat free. dowsgrange@ gmail.com. www.dowsprairiegrange. org. 840-0100. HOLIDAY EVENTS Easter Egg Hunt. 10 aM. McKinleyville Shopping Center, Central Avenue. Five different egg hunt areas. Four areas set up for children of different ages (Birth to 3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10+) and there is also an area for children with special needs. Free. Easter Egg Hunt. 10:30 aM. Ferndale Firemen’s Park, 100 Berding St. Family fun with eggs and games. Free. Easter Eggventure. 11 aM-1 PM. Carson Park, H and Buhne streets, Eureka. Follow Easter clues, complete clever challenges and discover hidden Easter eggs. Free for kids 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. 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.

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Bring your binoculars and meet in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata, rain or shine. Free. www.rras. org/calendar. Beached Bird Survey Training. 8:30 aM-3:30 PM. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Join the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team at Godwit Days in Arcata. Help collect data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds to establish the baseline pattern of beached bird mortality on North Pacific beaches. Reserve your training spot by calling COASST at 206-221-6893 or by emailing coasst@uw.edu. Free. coasst@ uw.edu. 206-221-6893. Dune Ecosystem Restoration. Every third Saturday, 9:30 aM-12:30 PM. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Help remove invasive plants to make room for native plant diversity. Tools, gloves and snacks provided. Please bring water and wear work clothes. Free. info@ friendsofthedunes.org. friendsofthedunes.org/calendar. 444-1397. Southern Humboldt Community Park Bird Walk. 9:30 aM-12:30 PM. Southern Humboldt Community Park, 934 Sprowl Creek Road, Garberville. Join Redwood Region Audubon Society on a bird walk. Meet leader Kyle Keegan for an easy 2- to 3-hour stroll.Organic, shade grown coffee and extra binoculars usually provided. No dogs, please. A Porta-potty is available on the trail. Heavy rain cancels. Free. Jaysooter10@ gmail.com. www.rras.org. 923-2695. SPORTS Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Root Force battles Sonoma County Roller Derby, Redwood Rollers vs. Saracramento Roller Derby. Doors at 5 PM. $15, $12 advance, free for ages 10 and under. www.humboldtrollerderby. com. Stock Car Points Race. 5:30 PM. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Races start at 5:30 PM. $16, $13 senior/military, $3 kids 6-11, free for kids 5 and under.

21 Sunday MOVIES Humboldt Int’l Film festival. 6:30 PM. Minor Theatre, 1013 H St., Arcata. See April 19 listing. MUSIC Ferndale Community Choir. 7:30-9 PM. Ferndale Catholic Church, 546 Berding Street. A diverse selection of sacred music. Free. susandmc@gmail.com. ferndalechoir.com. 496-6429. Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Sip and listen. After every performance, audience members with instruments can jam with the band. $5, $2 students/seniors, free to HAC members and children 17 and under. alex@humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278. EVENTS NCJ Craft Beverage Week. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See April 20 listing. Party for the Planet. 12-4 PM. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Celebrate Earth Day with Sequoia Park Zoo. Free.

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www.sequoiaparkzoo.net. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. For ages 4 and up. Free w/museum admission. www.discovery-museum.org. Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Humboldt B52s Easter Egg Hunt. 12-3 PM. Bomber Field, Redwood Acres, Eureka. Celebrate with the B52s and CASA with all ages egg hunt, carnival games, food, face painting, bounce house, raffle and more. Sunrise Easter Service. 6:30 aM. Ferndale Cemetery, Bluff and Craig streets. Annual Easter service at Ferndale Historic Cemetery. OUTDOORS Eureka Waterfront Bird Walk. 9 aMnoon. Foot of Del Norte Street. Meet up with the Redwood Region Audubon Society by the concrete fishing pier at the foot of W. Del Norte Street to scope for birds off the public dock until everyone assembles. Then walk the Hikshari’ Trail to the south, birding along the trail towards the Elk River Wildlife Sanctuary. Free. thebook@reninet.com. www.rras.org. 499-1247. Godwit Days Walk at Lanphere Dunes. 12-3:30 PM. Lanphere Road, Arcata. Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist John St. Marie for a guided 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. Please meet at the Community Center parking lot to carpool to the site. Free. godwitdays. org. 826-7050.

22 Monday MOVIES 52nd Humboldt Int’l Film festival. 6:30 PM. Minor Theatre, 1013 H St., Arcata. See April 19 listing. MUSIC Anoushka Shankar. 7 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. The sitar player and composer expands on the ancient Indian classical form handed down from her father, Ravi Shankar, drawing on traditional ragas and new ideas in a cross-cultural musical dialogue. $49. EVENTS NCJ Craft Beverage Week. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See April 20 listing.

23 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 16 listing. MOVIES 52nd Humboldt Int’l Film festival. 6:30 PM. Minor Theatre, 1013 H St., Arcata. See April 19 listing. Classic Film Series: A Face in the Crowd. 6:30 PM. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. The Humboldt County Library’s classic film

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series presents the films of Elia Kazan. Hosted by Bob Doran. Free. www. humlib.org. EVENTS NCJ Craft Beverage Week. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See April 20 listing.

24 Wednesday EVENTS NCJ Craft Beverage Week. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See April 20 listing.

25 Thursday COMEDY Just Joshin’. 9-11 PM. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Humboldt’s Not So Late Night Late Night Show hosted by Josh Barnes. Comedy, guests and music by DJ Goldylocks. $5. editor@savaghenrymagazine.com. www.savagehenrymagazine.com. 845-8864.

of Eureka, Humboldt County. A chance to tour and sail on Tall Ships, enjoy bay tours on the Madaket, paddle boarding, kayaking, a crab feed, a chowder cook-off, food trucks, local libations, live music, speeder train rides, carriage rides and meeting Humboldt’s artisans and makers in a market atmosphere. Fish Out of Water Pub Crawl. 6 PM. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. Kick off Eureka’s Salt and Fog Fish Festival weekend of fun with a self-guided pub crawl through Downtown and Old Town. NCJ Craft Beverage Week. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See April 20 listing. Salvage Show. . Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. www. redwoodacres.com. FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

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Body of a Mother. 8-9 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. An exploration of how violence against the land has a direct and lasting impact on violence against women. $5,$10,$15. info@dellarte.com. www. dellarte.com. 668-5663.

Tall Ships. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. The Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain embark on family-oriented adventure sails, exciting battle sails and romantic evening sails. See website for ticket info. www.historicalseaport.org. 800-200-5239.

Prodigal Son. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. By John Patrick Shanley. Directed by Roman Sanchez It is the 1960s and a 17 year-old boy from the Bronx suddenly finds himself in a private school in New Hampshire. He’s violent, gifted, alienated, and on fire with a ferocious loneliness. Two faculty members wrestle with the dilemma: Is the kid a star or a disaster? A passionate, explosive portrait of a young man on the verge of salvation or destruction. Through May 18. Tragedy. 8 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dell’Arte’s 2nd Year MFA Ensemble dives into the realm of tragedy. Pay what you can. www. dellarte.com. 668-5663. EVENTS NCJ Craft Beverage Week. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See April 20 listing.

26 Friday MOVIES Fourth Friday Flicks: The Adventures of Buckaroo Bonzai. 7 PM. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. $1-$5. Robo-Cat Productions Horror Theater. 7-11:30 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Robo-Cat Productions teams up with the Salt & Fog Fish Festival to present a watery double feature. First, it’s the John Carpenter classic The Fog. Then, it’s the classic Jaws. Doors open at 6:30 PM. $8. robocatproductions@gmail. com. www.eureka-theater.org. 442.2970. THEATER Body of a Mother. 8-9 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See April 25 listing. Tragedy. 8 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See April 25 listing. EVENTS Eureka Salt and Fog Fish Fest. . City

27 Saturday COMEDY Daniel Humbarger. 9-11 PM. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. The California-based comedian and former attorney headlines. Emma Haney features. William Toblerone opens. $10. editor@savagehenrymagazine.com. www.savagehenrymagazine. com. 845-8864. DANCE Va Va Voom Burlesque Vixens: 8th Anniversary Show. 8 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. See the Vixens strut their stuff. Special guest performance by the 2017 Humboldt Burlesque Festival Duchess, Kiki La Chanteuse. With Emcee Dixon Nohrmuss. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at Annex 39 Antiques, Good Relations, Sangha Tattoo Studio and online at Brown Paper Tickets. $160 VIP tables for 6, $65 VIP tables for 2, $25-$12. www.theeurekatheater.org. MOVIES Drone Cinema Film Festival. 7-10 PM. Outer Space, 1100 M St., Arcata. An evening of eight films crafted by cutting-edge digital media artists working in drone, glitch and industrial ambient sound art. $6-$20 sliding scale. www. outerspacearcata.com. MUSIC Del The Funky Homosapien. 10 PM. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Booty Shakin’ Music Productions Presents: Wigs & Onesies, featuring DEL The Funky Homosapien, Amp Live Mike Relm and more. $45 VIP, $30, $25 advance. bootyshakinmusicproductions@yahoo.com. Ferndale Community Choir. 7:30-9 PM. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets, Eureka. A diverse selection

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of sacred music. Free. susandmc@gmail.com. www. ferndalechoir.com. 496-6429. No Pardon, Album CD Release Show. 7:30 PM. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. With Chris Parreira, Rosalind Parducci and Amber Grimes. $8-$20 sliding. THEATER Body of a Mother. 8-9 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See April 25 listing. Tragedy. 8 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See April 25 listing. EVENTS 20-Minute Narrated Cruises - Eureka Salt & Fog Fish Fest. 12-4:30 PM. Madaket, 1 C Street, Eureka. Fully narrated mini cruises travel along the Eureka Waterfront to view the visiting Tall Ships, Marinas and bay islands, departing on the hour and the half hour. $6, $4 kids 12 and under (includes infants). humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com. bookeo.com/madaketcruises. 445-1910. Antique & Art Show. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. www.redwoodacres.com. Dolbeer Donkey Days 2019. 10 aM. Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, 3431 Fort Ave., Eureka. Experience logging camp activities and the HSU Logging Sports Team competitions, historical reenactments from the 1800s (hopefully including the Fort Humboldt Brass band), steam donkey displays and free train rides with the historic 1884 Falk steam locomotive. Eureka Salt and Fog Fish Fest. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See April 26 listing. Ferns of the Dunes Walk. 10 aMnoon. Lanphere Road, Arcata. At the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, naturalist Carol Ralph leads an easy 1/4-mile walk along the riparian edge of the dunes and discusses fern life. Bring a hand lens if you have one and be prepared for mosquitoes. Meet at Pacific Union School, 3001 Janes Road in Arcata and carpool to the protected site. Co-sponsored by the California Native Plant Society and Friends of the Dunes. Please reserve your space by contacting Friends of the Dunes. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org. www. friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397. Home & Recreation Show. 9 aM-5 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Meet home improvement professionals, get advice on home and landscaping projects and see the newest outdoor equipment. www.redwoodacres.com. Dream Quest Italian Dinner and Concert. 5 PM. Willow Creek VFW Hall, 20 Kimtu Road. Dinner from 5-7 PM. Swing dance lesson from 5-6 PM. CR Jazz Band from 6-8 PM. $15 dinner/concert, $8 dinner/concert kids under 12, $5/$3 concert only. NCJ Craft Beverage Week. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See April 20 listing. Rhododendron Festival and Parade. 10 aM. Parade begins at Seventh and E streets and ends at Henderson and E streets. Now in its 54th year. Free. 10 aM. Barbecue and festival at Carson Park from 11 aM-4 PM. Free. Salvage Show. Redwood Acres Fair-

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grounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 26 listing. FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing. FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I Street block. See April 20 listing. GARDEN Birds & Bees Educational Series Gardening for Wildlife. 10 aM-noon. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods Campus, North Entrance, Eureka. Louise Bacon-Ogden presents “Gardening for Wildlife,” an informational talk about seeds and feeders to initially attract birds to your yard. If time allows, take a short walk to spy birds visiting the Garden. Free for members, General Admission non-members. hbgf@hbgf.org. www. hbgf.org. 442-5139. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 aM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 20 listing. Interpretive Whale Watching Tour w/Jeff K Jacobsen of HSU. 9 aM-noon. Kayak Trinidad, 385 Stumptown Rd. Special whale-watching tour with guest expert Jeff K. Jacobsen of Humboldt State University, Department of Biology. No experience required. All gear/guides included. $99. Reservations@kayaktrinidad.com. www. kayaktrinidad.com. 329-0085. Tall Ships. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. See April 26 listing. SPORTS Stock Car Points Race. 5:30 PM. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 20 listing.

28 Sunday MUSIC Ferndale Community Choir. 3-4:30 PM. Ferndale Community Church, 712 Main St. A diverse selection of sacred music to enliven heart and soul. The final concert of the season, held in the afternoon. Free. susandmc@gmail.com. ferndalechoir.com. 496-6429. Song Village: Hosted by Seabury Gould. 1 PM. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Folk songs and songs conducive to group singing. Fun and uplifting.

vote for your favorite SPAM dish. Funds raised support CASA of Humboldt. $10, free for kids under 12. Antique & Art Show. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 27 listing. Eureka Salt and Fog Fish Fest. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See April 26 listing. Home & Recreation Show. 10 aM-4 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 27 listing. NCJ Craft Beverage Week. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See April 20 listing. Public Safety Sunday: Northern Humboldt. 1-4 PM. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Join local public safety agencies for a day out in the park. Watch a helicopter landing, look inside the Sheriff’s Sno-Cat, Bearcat and other emergency equipment, meet HCSO K9 Gusto, learn how prepare for a disaster and more. Free. skarges1@co.humboldt.ca.us. 445-7251. Salvage Show. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 26 listing. Telegraph Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser. 1-6 PM. Telegraph Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, P.O Box1152, Redway. Enjoy food, beverages, desserts and music. Check out the New Ettersburg-Telegraph Ridge Fire Station and enjoy a tri-tip lunch by BBQ to You with salads, desserts, vegetarian and gluten free options. Face painting and glitter tattoos for the little ones. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing. Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. OUTDOORS Tall Ships. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. See April 26 listing. SPORTS Fish Out of Water 5K and Fun Run. 10 aM. HealthSPORT by the Bay, 411 First St., Eureka. On the final day of Eureka’s Salt & Fog Fish Festival join in for a 5K fun run along the Humboldt Bay Trail and Eureka’s Waterfront starting (and ending) at HealthSPORT By the Bay. www.visiteureka.com/salt-and-fog-5k.

30 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 16 listing.

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Body of a Mother. 8-9 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See April 25 listing.

Classic Film Series: East of Eden. 6:30 PM. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. The Humboldt County Library’s classic film series presents the films of Elia Kazan. Hosted by Gabrielle Gopinath. Free. www.humlib.org.

Tragedy. 8 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See April 25 listing. EVENTS 10th Annual Spamley Cup Cook-off. 1-4 PM. Redwood Fields, Fern Street, Eureka. Teams compete with their best dish incorporating the famous canned meat, SPAM. Enjoy live music, kids’ games, raffles and silent auctions, and

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01 Wednesday FOR KIDS Stories and Stuffies. First Wednesday of every month, 11 aM-noon. Sequoia

Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Bring a stuffed animal, book and blanket. Parents and young children join education staff for stories and quiet activities. Free with zoo admission. education@sequoiaparkzoo.net. www. sequoiaparkzoo.net. 441-4217. OUTDOORS Guided Nature Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 9 aM. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Familiarize yourself with local flora and fauna on a 2-mile walk. Binoculars available at the visitor’s center. Free. www.fws.gov/refuge/ humboldt_bay. 733-5406.

02 Thursday THEATER Mama Mia! Preview. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. With a score built from ABBA’s greatest hits, Mamma Mia! is a hilarious and touching musical. Appropriate for ages 14+. $10. ferndalerep.org. EVENTS Great Humboldt Trivia Challenge. 5:30 PM. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. An evening of friendly, cutthroat trivia competition befitting the mission and work of Humboldt Literacy Project. All ages. Admission includes some tacos (with more available for purchase), a no-host bar, a silent auction loaded with local art, goods and services, and a literary-themed costume contest for players and spectators, with prizes awarded for best team and individual costumes. $15, $10 advance, $100 team. www.eurekawomansclub.org.

03 Friday ART Trinidad Art Nights. 6-9 PM. Trinidad, Downtown. Celebrating Trinidad Community and Art in a town-wide art walk. While surrounded by beautiful ocean setting, enjoy music, performances, and kids activities at various venues throughout town. All ages- free. More information at www.trinidadartnights. com. free. trinidadart95570@gmail.com. www.trinidadartnights.com. 502-5737. COMEDY Erik Escobar. 9-11 PM. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Escobar has performed with the Almost Asian Comedy Tour, Rex Navarrete and Jerry Seinfeld. $10. editor@savagehenrymagazine.com. www.savagehenrymagazine.com. 845-8864. THEATER Mama Mia!. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. With a score built from ABBA’s greatest hits, Mamma Mia! is a hilarious and touching musical. Appropriate for ages 14+. $18-$10. www. ferndalerep.org. EVENTS Spring Wildflower Show. 2-8 PM. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. Presented by the North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. Hundreds of fresh wildflower specimens, an art night, lectures, presentations and more. Free admission. theralphs@humboldt1.com. northcoastcnps.org/. 822-2015.

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events Taste of Spring: A Triple Crown Event. 3 PM. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise’s Derby Day themed fundraiser features over 30 local vendors serving specialty foods, beverages and spirits and a raffle. Derby hat contest at 7:30 PM. $30. arcatasunrise@gmail.com. www.arcatasunrise.org/tos.

Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Visit Sequoia Park Zoo and taste unique Local & Regional Breweries with Beer & Cider, Live Music, Delicious Food, Zoo Animals, and Fun, Cabs will be available outside the zoo to ensure everyone gets home safely. 21 and over event. $75 VIP, $45 day of, $35 advance Zoo members; $40 non-members; Designated Driver $15;. www.sequoiaparkzoo.net.

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Historical Eureka Bike Tour. 3-5 PM. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. Do you know a cornice from a cupola? On this casual bike ride, members of the Eureka Heritage Society and the Historic Preservation Commission will share their knowledge of the city’s architectural styles, defining features, and local history. The tour departs from the Eureka Muni at 3:00 pm and ends in Old Town around 5:00 pm. This is a slow-paced ride, about 2.5 miles. Free. bikemonthhumboldt.org. 498-0536.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. FOOD Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Local produce, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, plant starts, crafts and more. Live music and food vendors.

04 Saturday ART Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 PM. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Art, and a heap of it. All around Old Town, Eureka. Free. www.eurekamainstreet.org. 442-9054. North Coast Big Brew Day 2019. 10 aM-4 PM. Humboldt Beer Works, 110 Third St., Suite D & E, Eureka. Brewing demonstrations by the Humboldt Homebrewers to celebrate National Homebrew Day. $5 suggested donation. pr@humboldthomebrewers.org. www.homebrewersassociation.org. North Coast Open Studios 2019 - Art Show & Reception. 6-9 PM. The Ink People Center for the Arts, 525 Seventh St., Eureka. See art from many of the participants of the 21st annual North Coast Open Studios and pick up the 2019 guidebook. 6-9 PM. Free. contact@ northcoastopenstudios.com. COMEDY Danny Minch. 9-11 PM. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. The Fresno-based comic headlines. Nando Molina features. Peter Nelson opens. Hosted by Amber Heidinger. $10. editor@savagehenrymagazine.com. www. savagehenrymagazine.com. 845-8864. DANCE Che Malambo. 8 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. A percussive Argentinian dance and music spectacle from a company of 14 performers. $29-$49. MUSIC Arts Alive! at the Graves. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Featuring: May 4 - Piet Dalmolen; June 1 - Good Company; July 6 - The Latin Peppers; Aug. 3 - Huayllipacha. FREE. alex@humboldtarts.org. humboldtarts.org/artsalive. 442-0278. THEATER Mama Mia!. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See May 3 listing.

Humboldt Trails Summit. 9:30 aM12:30 PM. Kate Buchanan Room, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Celebrate local trail successes, get updates on current project and plan for the future Great Redwood Trail. At 10 aM, a presentation by Hank Seemann, Deputy Director for Humboldt County Public Works, will report on recent developments with local trails. Following this presentation, Senator Mike McGuire will hold a town hall-style meeting on the Great Redwood Trail to discuss how the vision for this 300-mile trail from Humboldt Bay to San Francisco Bay could be transformational for the North Coast. Free. Spring Wildflower Show. 10 aM-4 PM. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See May 3 listing. Vines By The Sea 2nd Annual Beer & Wine Festival. 1-5 PM. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Benefit for Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods. $40, $35 advance. FOR KIDS Kids Alive. First Saturday of every month, 5:30-8 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Drop-off program for ages 3-12 during Arts Alive. $20 per child, $15 per child for members. www.discovery-museum.org. Mini Masters Reading Program. First Saturday of every month, 12-2 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. This monthly workshop includes story time, tours of current exhibitions, literacy games and art activities. Designed for children ages 2-8, but all ages are welcome. Free. alex@humboldtarts.org. humboldtarts. org/pbsnc-kids-club. 442-0278. Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing. FOOD

EVENTS 30th Anniversary Celebration. noon. Willow Creek China-Flat Museum, 38949 State Route 299. Potluck luncheon with anniversary cake. Guest speaker and a display case dedication ceremony in memory of Mr. Al Hodgson. Brew at the Zoo. 4-8 PM. Sequoia Park

Humboldt Bee Fest. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Explore this year’s theme “Everything is Connected.” Bee-related info, food, vendors, Kid Zone, art show, live music, workshops and raffle. www. ci.eureka.ca.gov/depts/recreation/ adorni_center.asp.

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Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I Street block. See April 20 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 aM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 20 listing. Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk. First Saturday of every month, 10 aM-1 PM. Humboldt Bay NWR Lanphere Dunes Unit, 6800 Lanphere Road, Arcata. Join a Friends of the Dunes Naturalist for a guided tour of the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, home to diverse coastal ecosystems. Meet at Pacific Union School to carpool to the protected site. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org. friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397. SPORTS Stock Car Points Race. 5:30 PM. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 20 listing.

05 Sunday ART Art Talk. First Sunday of every month, 2-4 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Visiting and local artists share their inspiration, techniques and the meaning behind their work. $5, $2 seniors/military/students, children/ members free. alex@humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278. MUSIC Tom Rush. 7:30 PM. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Storytelling guitar player. THEATER Mama Mia! 2 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See May 3 listing.

EVENTS Drag Workshop. 5:30-7:30 PM. The RAVEN Project, 523 T St., Eureka. Queer Coffee House Presents: Dell’ Arte Drag Workshop! Ages 10-21 only. Free event. FOOD Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. Fresh produce, herbs, teas, eggs, plants and more. sohumfm@yahoo. com. 943-3025. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. Fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and premium plant starts.

08 Wednesday MUSIC Keb’ Mo’. 7 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. American roots music. $66.

09 Thursday THEATER Clown. 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, a unique theatrical form with roots in the circus, vaudeville, and the clowning traditions of cultures across the globe. www.dellarte.com.

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Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Avenue of the Giants (Rio Dell), Dyerville Bridge. Run through the biggest trees in the world. Marathon at 7:45 aM, half-marathon at 8:45 aM and 10K at 9:15 aM. theave@theave.org. www. theave.org.

Culpepper & Merryweather Circus. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. An old-fashioned circus. www.redwoodacres.com.

Spring Wildflower Show. 10 aM-4 PM. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See May 3 listing. The Young MediaMakers 19th Big Screen Showcase. 1-4 PM. Sequoia Conference Center, 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. An annual open call festival that has two divisions. The Junior Division is for movies made by 8 to 13 years old and Senior Division 14 to 22. www. sequoiacenter.net. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing. Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. ETC Humboldt Flea Market. 8 aM-3 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Come explore the largest collection of treasures in Humboldt County. $2, free for kids 12 and under. thehumboldtfleamarket@gmail.com. www.redwoodacres.com. 616-9920.

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Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing.

Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 16 listing.

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MUSIC John Hammond. 7:30 PM. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Acoustic blues. $40.

Redwood Coast Music Festival. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. Jazz, swing, zydeco, blues and more all weekend long, all over town. Exclusive shows for festival pass holders. See website for prices. www.rcmfest.org. A Taste of Main Street. 5-8 PM. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. Sample food from venues throughout downtown and Old Town. Live music, free shuttle service. Officially kicks off the Redwood Coast Music Festival. $25. 442-9054.

10 Friday ART Arts! & Fae Arcata. 6-9 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. A mythical ball gown stroll and art walk during Arts! Arcata. Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 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. MOVIES Friday Night Noir: The Asphalt Jungle (1950). 7:30 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. A major heist goes off as planned, until bad luck and double crosses cause everything to unravel. $5. www. theeurekatheater.org. THEATER Clown. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 9 listing.

EVENTS Culpepper & Merryweather Circus. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 9 listing. Redwood Coast Music Festival. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See May 9 listing. FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. FOOD Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 3 listing.

11 Saturday THEATER Clown. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 9 listing. Life is a Cabaret. 7 PM. Redwood Playhouse, 286 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice’s annual spring fundraiser. This year’s theme is “Life Is A Cabaret,” transforming the Redwood Playhouse into a stylish nightclub featuring music, comedy, dance, catered food, libations and more. $60. EVENTS 2019 May Day Artisan Faire. 10 aM. Blue Ox Historic Village, 1 X St., Eureka. Blacksmithing, pottery, fiber arts, woodworking, and more happen at the Blue Ox, and May Day is your chance to check it all out. Plus live music, local food, libations and more. Eureka Slough Bridge Crew Speeder Rides. 10 aM-4 PM. Halverson Park, 1st Street on Eureka Waterfront, Eureka. Ride over the Eureka Slough Bridge. Rides will depart from under the Samoa Bridge, just east of Halvorsen Park and the Adorni Community Recreation Center. Mother’s Day Market. 10 aM-5 PM. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. $3, free kids under 12. Redwood Coast Music Festival. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See May 9 listing. Udderly Unbelievable: A Tale of Cows and Coho. 11 aM-1 PM. Northcoast Regional Land Trust’s Martin Slough Property, 900 Block, Pine Hill Road, Eureka. A two-hour tour and brown bag lunch featuring a first-hand look at the recently completed restoration project and small group access to local experts on fisheries and grazing management. Event Speakers: Don Allan - Redwood Action Agency Representative Mike Wallace - Fisheries Biologist Representatives from Alexandre Family Farm. $25. FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing. FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I Street block. See April 20 listing. Sweet Memories Dessert Auction. 11 aM-3 PM. Ferndale City Hall, 100 Berding. Dessert auction and historic exhibit for the Ferndale Museum featuring baked goods and specialty items from

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Cabaret is groundbreaking, gritty and sexy. $16-$18. www.ncrt.net. EVENTS

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing.

Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 16 listing.

Creamery District Night Market. 5-9 PM. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. See April 19 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 aM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 20 listing.

EVENTS Drag Workshop. 5:30-7:30 PM. The RAVEN Project, 523 T St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.

HSU Graduation Weekend Celebration. 5-9 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Live music and entertainment.

Dune Ecosystem Restoration. Every third Saturday, 9:30 aM-12:30 PM. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See April 20 listing.

12 Sunday MUSIC Mother’s Day Wine Tasting. 12-5 PM. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Bring mom to spring wine tasting and wood-fired pizza. Live music with Celtic duo cellist Summer McCall and fiddler Blake Ritter on outdoor stage. No outside food or drinks. Food and non-alcoholic beverages available. fieldbrookwinery@gmail.com. www. fieldbrookwinery.com. 839-4140. Mozart & Mendelssohn in May. 3-5 PM. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets, Eureka. A Company of Voices performs Mozart’s Missa Brevis in G, accompanied by guest instrumentalists, Mendelssohn’s song cycle of Spring (Der erste Frűhlingstag), and a variety of a cappella selections from three centuries. $15. EVENTS 2019 May Day Artisan Faire. 10 aM. Blue Ox Historic Village, 1 X St., Eureka. See May 11 listing. Atalanta’s Victory Run and Walk. 10 aM. Arcata Co-op, 811 I St. This all-women event features a 2-mile or 8K course beginning and ending at the North Coast Co-op in Arcata. Proceeds will be shared with Humboldt Community Breast Health Project and local running teams. www.atalanta-run.com. Redwood Coast Music Festival. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See May 9 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing. Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Mother’s Day Cruises. 11 aM-2:30 PM. Madaket, 1 C St., Eureka. Mothers’ Day cruises aboard the Madaket harbor cruise boat. One and a half hour narrated Low Tide Bird Watching Cruise to Arcata Bay at 11:00 am., and 75-Minute Narrated cruises at 1:00 and 2:30 pm. Reservations suggested. $12 - $26. humboldtbaymaritimemuseum@ yahoo.com. www.bookeo.com/madaketcruises. 445-1910. OUTDOORS Audubon Society Birding Trip. Second Sunday of every month, 9 aM. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for a 2- to 3-hour birding walk. Beginners welcome. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 aM. Contact Ralph Bucher. Free. thebook@ reninet.com. 499-1247.

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Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 7 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 7 listing.

Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 3 listing.

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Science on Screen: Jurassic Park (1993). 7 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. This series pairs feature films with experts in the fields of science, tech, engineering and mathematics. This film’s discussion features how to clone a dinosaur w/Sam Del Campo, $5. www. theeurekatheater.org.

Eureka Symphony: Memorable Memories. 8 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See May 17 listing.

THEATER 2019 Thesis Festival. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre presents the 2019 Thesis Festival, featuring groundbreaking new works of theatre created by this year’s graduating MFA class. The Thesis Festival marks the culmination of three years of graduate study by an international ensemble of theatre artists. www.dellarte.com.

17 Friday ART Community Art Night. Third Friday of every month. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 19 listing. COMEDY Bad Girls Comedy. 9-11 PM. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Eugene Oregon’s Bad Girls Comedy tour comes through the club featuring Cienna Jade, Jane Malone and Gabby Jesus. Jessica Grant opens and Josh Barnes hosts. $10. editor@savagehenrymagazine.com. www.savagehenrymagazine.com. 845-8864. MUSIC Eureka Symphony: Memorable Memories. 8 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Libby Larsen’s Deep Summer Music, Variations on a Rococo Theme Op. 33 by Tchaikovsky with soloist, Garrick Woods, Tchaikovsky’s powerful Symphony No. 5. $19-$49. THEATER 2019 Thesis Festival. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 16 listing. Cabaret. 8 PM. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. American author Cliff Bradshaw discovers the seedy underbelly of 1931 Berlin when he finds himself in a relationship with British dancer Sally Bowles, performer at the Kit Kat Klub. Under the ominous eye of an all-seeing Master of Ceremonies the lives of the club’s inhabitants begins to change with the rise of the Nazi party. Winner of 15 Tony awards,

Fun with Music Storytime. 11-11:30 aM. Arcata Library, 500 Seventh St. Have fun with shaker eggs, rhythm sticks, scarves and, of course, a good book read aloud by Ms. Sue. Free. Sponsored by Friends of Arcata Library. 822-5954. THEATER 2019 Thesis Festival. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 16 listing. Cabaret. 8 PM. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 17 listing. EVENTS College of the Redwoods 2019 Commencement. 11 aM. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. HSU 2019 Commencement. 8:30 aM. Redwood Bowl, Humboldt State University, Arcata. 8:30 aM. - College of Arts Humanities & Social Sciences, noon - College of Natural Resources & Sciences, 3:00 PM. - College of Professional Studies. HSU Graduation Weekend Celebration. 5-9 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 17 listing. KMUD Block Party. 12-9 PM. KMUD Studio, 1144 Redway Drive, Redway. KMUD’s Annual Block Party, noon til dusk. Live music, which is also broadcast live on-air; food, drink, music sale, vendors, kids’ zone. Street is closed at 1144 Redway Drive, Redway. For more info, or to volunteer or vend, call KMUD, 923-2513. Rutabaga Ball 2019. 7 PM. Bayside Community Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. A three round pageant to find the Rutabaga Queen who will reign in glory over the 2019 Kinetic Grand Championship 50th Anniversary Kinetic Sculpture Race. www.kineticgrandchampionship.com. FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 PM. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Vanessa Muñoz for Nature Story Time. Geared for ages 3-6, Nature Story Time focuses on local wildlife and is paired with a simple craft project, props and fun movement

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activities. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org. friendsofthedunes.org/calendar. 444-1397.

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Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing.

Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 16 listing.

FOOD

EVENTS

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I Street block. See April 20 listing.

Miranda Street Fair. 2-9 PM. Avenue of the Giants (Rio Dell), Dyerville Bridge. The whole town invites you to socialize on the Avenue of the Giants and explore the Big Little Town.

Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 aM. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See April 20 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 aM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 20 listing. Opening Day on the Bay. 1-5:30 PM. Madaket, 1 C St., Eureka. The Humboldt Bay Maritime Museums’ harbor cruise boat Madaket begins the 2019 cruise season with a full schedule of regular and special event cruises that run through Oct. 7. $12-$80. humboldtbaymaritimemuseum@yahoo.com. www. bookeo.com/madaketcruises. 445-1910. SPORTS Stock Car Points Race. 5:30 PM. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 20 listing.

19 Sunday MUSIC Mozart & Mendelssohn in May. 3-5 PM. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets, Eureka. See May 12 listing. Song Village: Hosted by Seabury Gould. 1 PM. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. See April 28 listing. Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See April 21 listing. THEATER 2019 Thesis Festival. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 16 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing. Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

DANCE

FOOD Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 7 listing. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 7 listing.

23 Thursday THEATER 2019 Thesis Festival. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 16 listing.

24 Friday MOVIES Fourth Friday Flix: Invincible Czars Double Feature: Phantom of the Opera/Nosferatu. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Watch the classic horror films with live musical accompaniment by The Invincible Czars. www.theeurekatheater.org. THEATER 2019 Thesis Festival. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 16 listing. FOR KIDS

SPORTS Stock Car Points Race. 5:30 PM. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 20 listing.

26 Sunday ART Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Saunder’s Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. Next to Murphy’s Market. Featuring local art and crafts, live music and barbecue. Free admission. MUSIC Riders in the Sky. 7:30 PM. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. “Comedy and western.” $45. THEATER

MOVIES Movies in the Park: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. 7 PM. Sequoia Park, 3414 W St., Eureka. Music at 7 PM. Feature film at dusk. Dress warmly, bring a blanket or chairs. Popcorn, candy and refreshments available by donation. Free. THEATER 2019 Thesis Festival. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 16 listing. Kinetic Grand Championship. Countywide, Humboldt. The annual 42-mile, human-powered, all-terrain, art-vehicle race for glory celebrates its 50th anniversary. Free. www.kineticgrandchampionship.com.

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FOOD

Motocross Racing. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See www.redwoodacresevents.com for times, prices.

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market Open Today Just off the Plaza. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Farmers’ Market (off the plaza), Eighth and I streets. Find the market

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30 Thursday EVENTS Ocean Day Volunteer Training. 5:307 PM. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Volunteers are needed for the 15th annual Kids Ocean Day on Thursday, June 6. Friends of the Dunes and the Bureau of Land Management will be bringing 800 students to the coast for a day of coastal stewardship. Volunteers are needed to lead school groups in habitat restoration and beach clean-up activities. After cleaning up our beaches and dunes, students, teachers and volunteers will sit in an aerial art formation with the message “Protect What You Love.” Bring a blank shirt to screen print with our Ocean Day image. To sign up, please contact Friends of the Dunes. Free. vanessa@friendsofthedunes.org. www.friendsofthedunes. org/oceanday. 444-1397. Pony Express Days. Central Avenue, McKinleyville. See May 29 listing.

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Pony Express Days. Central Avenue, McKinleyville. See May 29 listing.

Kinetic Grand Championship. Countywide, Humboldt. See May 25 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing.

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Avenue, McKinleyville. Fireman’s Muster (fireman games), Pony Express Dance, pancake breakfast and Saturday’s Parade down Central Avenue that meanders into Pierson Park for an allday festival. www.mckinleyvillechamber.com/pony-express-days.

2019 Thesis Festival. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 16 listing.

FOOD Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 3 listing.

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing.

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Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 aM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 20 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

Southern Humboldt Garden Club’s 68th Annual Flower Show. 1-5 PM. Agnes J. Johnson Elementary School, 73 School Road, Weott. A judged show of single blooms and flower arrangements grown and submitted by local gardeners. Cash prizes awarded. Light refreshments. Plant and other vendors will be present. Free admission. 9462248.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

EVENTS

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on “9th” and “I” Streets today and find Kinetics on the Plaza. Free. info@ northcoastgrowersassociation.org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation. org. 441-9999.

EVENTS Kinetic Grand Championship. Countywide, Humboldt. See May 25 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance. 10 aM-1 PM. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Ferndale veterans and other organizations march from the Veterans Memorial Building down Main Street to Ferndale Cemetery for a memorial service. Refreshments at the Vets building follow. info@visitferndale. com.

28 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 16 listing. FOOD Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 7 listing. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 7 listing.

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FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. FOOD Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 3 listing. SPORTS Humboldt B-52s Baseball. Bomber Field, Redwood Acres, Eureka. The semi-professional, wood-bat summer ball team swings away. Through first weekend in August. $5, $3 seniors/kids 5-12, free for kids 4 and under. www. humboldtb52sbaseball.com. Humboldt Crabs Baseball - Opening Day. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. The 75th anniversary season kicks off with a home game against the Corvallis Knights. $9, $6, $4. www. humboldtcrabs.com. 826-2333.

01 Saturday ART Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 PM. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See May 4 listing. COMEDY JP Sears Comedy Show. 7 & 9 PM. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Sears brings uplifting humor and satire of the new age community, self-help movement, health practices and his own life. $40. www.arcatatheatre.com. EVENTS 43rd annual Summer Arts and Music Festival. 10 aM-10 PM. Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, 1600 U.S. High-

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02 Sunday ART Art Talk. First Sunday of every month, 2-4 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See May 5 listing. Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Saunder’s Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. See May 26 listing. EVENTS 43rd annual Summer Arts and Music Festival. 10 aM-10 PM. Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, 1600 U.S. Highway 101. See June 1 listing. Pony Express Days. Central Avenue, McKinleyville, Central Avenue. See May 29 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing.

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Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 12:30 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing. Motocross Racing. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 19 listing.

Humboldt Rose Society Rose Show. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Exhibits, arrangements, photographs, a rose and plant sale, drawings and guest speakers. Free admission. www.redwoodacres.com. FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

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FOOD

Humboldt Flea Market. 8 aM-3 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.

Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 3 listing.

04 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 16 listing.

SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

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EVENTS

Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 PM. Fortuna Farmers’ Market, 10th and Main streets. Locally grown fruits, veggies and garden plants, plus arts and crafts. WIC and Cal Fresh accepted with $10 bonus match when using EBT card. Free.

Humboldt Rose Society Rose Show. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 7 listing. Old Town Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. GMO-free produce, humanely raised meats, pastured eggs, plant starts and more. Live music weekly and CalFresh EBT cards accepted. Free. www.humfarm.org. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 7 listing.

Portuguese Holy Ghost Celebration. . Ferndale Portuguese Hall, Fifth Street and Ocean Avenue. the 95th annual Ferndale Portuguese Holy Ghost Celebration honoring the music and traditions of Portugal. Rosary, linguica and beans dinner, dance and more. Free. 786-4346. Rodeo in the Redwoods. Southern Humboldt Community Park, 934 Sprowl Creek Road, Garberville. 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. www.garbervillerodeo.org.

2-4 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Celebrate a world of dance through demonstrations of dance styles from around the globe by performers of all ages. $5 adults, $2 students/seniors, children/members free. alex@humboldtarts.org. www. humboldtarts.org/content/afternoon-dance. 442-0278. EVENTS Art and Wine in the Park. Noon-4 PM. Rohner Park, 5 Park St., Fortuna. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy local and Californian wine, live music, an arts and crafts market and deep-pit barbecue. fbid@sunnyfortuna.com. www.friendlyfortuna.com. 725-9261. Humboldt Rose Society Rose Show. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See June 7 listing. Portuguese Holy Ghost Celebration. Ferndale Portuguese Hall, Fifth Street and Ocean Avenue. See June 8 listing. Rodeo in the Redwoods. Southern Humboldt Community Park, 934 Sprowl Creek Road, Garberville. See June 8 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing. Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. OUTDOORS Audubon Society Birding Trip. Second Sunday of every month, 9 aM. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See May 12 listing.

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SPORTS

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing.

Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 12:30 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

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FOOD

Stories and Stuffies. First Wednesday of every month, 11 aM-noon. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. See May 1 listing.

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Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I Street block. See April 20 listing.

05 Wednesday

OUTDOORS

Guided Nature Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 9 aM. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See May 1 listing.

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing.

06 Thursday FOOD Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Fresh local produce, straight from the farmer. Live music every week. www.humfarm.org. 441-9999. Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4:307:30 PM. Community Commons, state routes 299 and 96, Willow Creek. Fresh local produce, straight from the farmer.

07 Friday ART Trinidad Art Nights. 6-9 PM. Trinidad, Downtown. See May 3 listing. EVENTS Friday Night Market. 5-8 PM. Clarke Plaza, Old Town, Eureka. A night farmers market with live music, farmers, local artists, beer/wine/distillery features and more.

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Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 aM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 20 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing. Stock Car Points Race. 5:30 PM. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 20 listing. Bicycle Tour of the Unknown Coast. 7 aM-4 PM. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Iconic bicycle race with multiple routes depending on skill level. Varies.

09 Sunday ART Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Saunder’s Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. See May 26 listing. DANCE Redwood Raks World Dance at Afternoon of Dance at the Graves.

DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 16 listing. FOOD Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 PM. Fortuna Farmers’ Market, 10th and Main streets. See June 4 listing. Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 7 listing. Old Town Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. See June 4 listing. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 7 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

12 Wednesday SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

13 Thursday MUSIC Summer Concert Series. 6 PM. Ma-

daket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka. Open-air music each week on Eureka’s waterfront. Presented by Eureka Main Street. Every Thursday through Aug. 15. Free. www.eurekamainstreet.org. FOOD Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 6 listing. Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4:307:30 PM. Community Commons, state routes 299 and 96, Willow Creek. See June 6 listing.

14 Friday ART Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 6-9 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 10 listing. MOVIES Friday Night Noir: Mildred Pierce (1945). 7:30 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. After throwing her cheating husband out of the house, a young mother named Mildred Pierce tries to find suitable work in Depression-era California. $5. www.theeurekatheater.org. EVENTS Friday Night Market. 5-8 PM. Clarke Plaza, Old Town, Eureka. See June 7 listing. FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 aM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 20 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 2:30 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing. Stock Car Points Race. 5:30 PM. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 20 listing.

16 Sunday ART Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Saunder’s Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. See May 26 listing. MUSIC Song Village: Hosted by Seabury Gould. 1 PM. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. See April 28 listing. Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See April 21 listing.

FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing.

SPORTS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

EVENTS Arcata Bay Oyster Festival. 10:30 aM4:30 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 29th annual event. FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 PM. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Vanessa Muñoz for Nature Story Time. 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. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org. www.friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 12:30 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

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Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 7 listing.

Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 aM. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See April 20 listing.

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Fathers’ Day Cruises. 11 aM-12:30 PM. Madaket, 1 C St., Eureka. Celebrate with a one-and-a-half hour Eco cruise on Humboldt Bay at 11 aM or set a course for history aboard a 75-minute Narrated Cruise at 1 or 2:30 PM. $12 $26. humboldtbaymaritimemuseum@ yahoo.com. www.bookeo.com/madaketcruises.

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I streets block. See April 20 listing.

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Trinidad Fish Festival. 11 aM. Downtown Trinidad. Annual Fish Festival on Father’s Day. Local craft beers, fish and chips, food vendors, live music and kids zone. Free. Trinidadfishfestival@ gmail.com. www.trinidadcalif.com. 677-1610.

Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 3 listing. Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

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Old Town Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. See June 4 listing. Shelter Cove Farmers Market.

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11 aM-3 PM. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 7 listing.

20 Thursday EVENTS Best of Humboldt Fair 2019. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Four days of arts, entertainment, agriculture, local products, tastings and livestock showings. Gates open at 8 aM for livestock shows. www.redwoodacres.com. FOOD Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 6 listing. Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4:307:30 PM. Community Commons, state routes 299 and 96, Willow Creek. See June 6 listing.

21 Friday ART Community Art Night. Third Friday of every month. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 19 listing. Movies Science on Screen: Hackers w/Brian Behlendorf. 7:30 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. $5. www.theeurekatheater.org. EVENTS Best of Humboldt Fair 2019. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See June 20 listing. Creamery District Night Market. 5-9 PM. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. See April 19 listing. Mad River Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. Dell’Arte’s annual summer festival features a family bigtop series, an experimental theatrical laboratory, a saucy late-night cabaret, a week of local music with the Humboldt Folklife Festival and more. Prices vary. www.dellarte.com. Friday Night Market. 5-8 PM. Clarke Plaza, Old Town, Eureka. See June 7 listing. FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. FOOD Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 3 listing.

22 Saturday DANCE Dancing Through the Classics. 3:305:45 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Trinity Ballet Academy of Mckinleyville presents dancers ages 4- adult performing ballet classics, including “Paquita Variations” and a Fourth of July tribute. Doors open at 2:30 PM. $20, $12 children 11 and under. 839-1816. MOVIES Hackers (1995). 7 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. This series pairs feature films with experts in the fields of science, tech, engineering and mathematics. This film’s discussion features coding w/Brian Behlendorf. $5. www. theeurekatheater.org.

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MUSIC Summer Kick Off Concert featuring Huckleberry Flint. 4-8 PM. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Enjoy music by local band Huckleberry Flint, food and drinks, kids activities, small group tours of Freshwater Farms Reserve and much more. TBA. EVENTS Best of Humboldt Fair 2019. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See June 20 listing. Mad River Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See June 21 listing. FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing. FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I streets block. See April 20 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 aM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 20 listing. Dune Ecosystem Restoration. Every third Saturday, 9:30 aM-12:30 PM. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See April 20 listing.

23 Sunday ART Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Saunder’s Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. See May 26 listing. EVENTS

Mad River Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See June 21 listing. FOOD Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 PM. Fortuna Farmers’ Market, 10th and Main streets. See June 4 listing. Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 7 listing. Old Town Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. See June 4 listing. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 7 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

26 Wednesday EVENTS Mad River Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See June 21 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

27 Thursday EVENTS Mad River Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See June 21 listing. FOOD Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 6 listing. Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4:307:30 PM. Community Commons, state routes 299 and 96, Willow Creek. See June 6 listing.

Dress warmly, bring a blanket or chairs. Popcorn, candy and refreshments available by donation. Free. EVENTS 24th Sand Sculpture Festival. Samoa Drag Strip, Lincoln Avenue and New Navy Base Road. Now at the Samoa Drag Strip, the Sand Sculpture Festival is in its third decade and will continue to be a fun family event for all ages. Come out and do something creative in the sand, or just enjoy the beach and the spectacle. www.friendsofthedunes. org/sandsculpturefestival. 444-1397. Mad River Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See June 21 listing. FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing. FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I streets block. See April 20 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 aM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 20 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing. Stock Car Points Race. 5:30 PM. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 20 listing.

30 Sunday ART Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Saunder’s Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. See May 26 listing.

Best of Humboldt Fair 2019. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See June 20 listing.

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EVENTS

Mad River Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See June 21 listing.

Fourth Friday Flix: Breaking Habits. 7:30 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Documentary about nuns and cannabis. $5. www.theeurekatheater.org.

Arcata Fairy Festival. Noon-10 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Second annual whimsical day of music, dance, costumes, vending, fairy houses, dragons and magic for all. Benefits Humboldt CASA. Free admission. shoshannaraks@gmail.com. www. arcatafairyfestival.com. 616-6876.

FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing. Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

EVENTS Mad River Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See June 21 listing. Friday Night Market. 5-8 PM. Clarke Plaza, Old Town, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

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Speeder Rides. 10 aM. Ride the rails on a historic crew car speeder offering spectacular views of Humboldt Bay. All-ages. Rides every half an hour. $8, $7 seniors, $4 children 3-10, free for ages 2 and under. 443-2957.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

24 Monday EVENTS Mad River Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See June 21 listing.

25 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 16 listing. EVENTS

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FOOD Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 3 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7p.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

29 Saturday MOVIES Movies in the Park: The Dark Crystal. 7 PM. Sequoia Park, 3414 W St., Eureka. Music at 7 PM. Feature film at dusk.

Mad River Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See June 21 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing. Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 12:30 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

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Fourth of July Parade and Fire Truck Rides. 10 aM. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Ferndale volunteer firefighters celebrate Independence Day with engine rides for kids from 10 aM to noon, and a parade down Main Street. info@visitferndale.com.

Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 PM. Fortuna Farmers’ Market, 10th and Main streets. See June 4 listing. Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 7 listing. Old Town Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. See June 4 listing. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 7 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

03 Wednesday FOR KIDS Stories and Stuffies. First Wednesday of every month, 11 aM-noon. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. See May 1 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Fortuna Fireworks Festival. Newburg Park, 2700 Newburg Road, Fortuna. Arts and craft vendors, music, barbecue. Fireworks at dusk. OUTDOORS Guided Nature Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 9 aM. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See May 1 listing.

Fourth of July Festival. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Five city blocks packed with more than 100 vendors, live music, classic cars, kids’ activities and firetrucks. Fireworks start over the bay at 10 PM. Free. www. eurekamainstreet.org. 442-9054. Fourth of July Fireworks Show in Benbow. Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, 1600 U.S. Highway 101. Picnic tables and barbecues on site, so bring your family and food to join in the celebration. Fireworks approximately at 9:30 PM. Free to view from Benbow Lake, $8 per car day-use fee. www. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=426. 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.

BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. FOOD Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 3 listing. SPORTS

DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 16 listing.

06 Saturday ART Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 PM. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See May 4 listing. MUSIC Arts Alive! at the Graves. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See May 4 listing. FOR KIDS Kids Alive. First Saturday of every month, 5:30-8 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 4 listing.

SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 2:30 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing.

ART Trinidad Art Nights. 6-9 PM. Downtown Trinidad. See May 3 listing.

FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I streets block. See April 20 listing.

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Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

Intimate Apparel. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. By Lynn Nottage. Winner of the 2004 New York Drama Critics Circle and the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The time is 1905, the place New York City, where Esther, a black seamstress, lives in a boarding house for women and sews intimate apparel for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Her skills and discretion are much in demand, and she has managed to stuff a goodly sum of money into her quilt over the years. Her plan is to find the right man and use the money she’s saved to open a beauty parlor where black women will be treated as royally as the white women she sews for. Through July 27.

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing.

04 Thursday FOOD Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 6 listing. Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4:307:30 PM. Community Commons, state routes 299 and 96, Willow Creek. See June 6 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS 20-Minute 4th of July Cruises. 11 aM-5 PM. Madaket, 1 C St., Eureka. During Old Town Eureka’s Fourth of July Festival, 20-minute narrated cruises will depart on the hour and the half hour from 11 aM to 4:30 PM. First come, first serve basis at the dock. $6, $4 child-12 yrs and under (includes infants). humboldtbaymaritimemuseum@yahoo.com. www.bookeo.com/ madaketcruises. 445-1910. 4th of July Jubilee. 10 aM-5 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. The family-friendly event on the plaza and kicks off with a Bubbles Parade and includes a full day of music, skateboarding experience for all ages, craft vendors, kids zone with performances by the Humboldt Aerial Collective, street dancers, a dunk tank, skate ramps, face painting, bean bag toss, arts and craft booths, Crabs Baseball autographs, food, beer/wine and more. Free. Arcata@ArcataChamber.com. www.

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EVENTS Friday Night Market. 5-8 PM. Clarke Plaza, Old Town, Eureka. See June 7 listing. Lost Coast Kennel Club Dog Shows. 8:30 aM-4 PM. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. The Lost Coast Kennel Club hosts its AKC dog shows including three days of conformation, obedience, rally and Fast CAT at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale July 5 – 7. There will be a 4-6 month puppy class and a Pee Wee class for handlers ages 5-9. Free entry with parking fee; 8:30am – 4 PM. Only dogs entered may be on the fairgrounds. 0. lostcoastkc@gmail.com. www.lostcoastkc.org. FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire

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Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

Mini Masters Reading Program. First Saturday of every month, noon-2 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See May 4 listing.

05 Friday

ETC Humboldt Flea Market. 8 aM-3 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.

FOOD Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 PM. Fortuna Farmers’ Market, 10th and Main streets. See June 4 listing. Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 7 listing. Old Town Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. See June 4 listing. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 7 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

10 Wednesday SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

11 Thursday FOOD Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 6 listing. Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4:307:30 PM. Community Commons, state routes 299 and 96, Willow Creek. See June 6 listing.

12 Friday ART Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 6-9 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 10 listing.

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MOVIES

Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

Friday Night Noir: Hell’s Half Acre (1954). 7:30 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. 1954 film noir crime film directed by John H. Auer starring Wendell Corey, Evelyn Keyes and Elsa Lanchester. $5. www.theeurekatheater.org.

Stock Car Points Race. 5:30 PM. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 20 listing.

07 Sunday ART Art Talk. First Sunday of every month, 2-4 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See May 5 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing. Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 12:30 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

THEATER Tartuffe. 8 PM. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Orgon and his mother have fallen under the influence of the falsely pious charlatan Tartuffe. Orgon’s family will do anything to help him see Tartuffe’s blatant lies. Thus begins the set-up for the no-prisoners over-the-top farce so wickedly funny that Louis XIV forbade its public performance. $16-$18. www.ncrt.net. EVENTS Assumption Parish Rummage Sale. 8 aM-2 PM. Church of the Assumption, 546 Berding St., Ferndale. Includes clothing, housewares, plants, household goods, some furniture, etc. FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Prac-

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tice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. FOOD Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 3 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

13 Saturday THEATER Tartuffe. 8 PM. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See July 12 listing. EVENTS Samoa All Bikes by the Bay. Samoa Drag Strip, Lincoln Avenue and New Navy Base Road. Come for the bike show, stay for the games, food, drag racing and more. www.ubnchumboldt. com. Assumption Parish Rummage Sale. 9 aM-1 PM. Church of the Assumption, 546 Berding St., Ferndale. See July 12 listing. Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. A week-long jubilee featuring Annie and Mary Day, songwriter night, comedic performances by Dell’Arte, country and bluegrass performances, a barn dance and more. www.humboldtfolklife.org. Orick Rodeo. Orick Rodeo Grounds, 1000 Drydens Road. Lots of rodeo action including mutton bustin’, junior steer riding, quad racing, bull riding, team roping, barrel racing and more. FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing. FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I streets block. See April 20 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 aM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 20 listing. Dune Ecosystem Restoration. Every third Saturday, 9:30 aM-12:30 PM. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See April 20 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

14 Sunday THEATER Tartuffe. 2 PM. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See July 12 listing. EVENTS Samoa All Bikes by the Bay. Samoa Drag Strip, Lincoln Avenue and New Navy Base Road. See July 13 listing. Annie and Mary Day. Blue Lake, off

State Route 299, Exit 5. A celebration of the historic Arcata Mad River Rail Line, featuring a parade, mountain bike race, folk music, car show, barbecue, petting zoo and more. Free. Fortuna Rodeo. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, at Rohner Park. A full week of rodeo action. Bull and bronc riding, barbecue, carnival, motorsports, parade, bands, brews and more. www. fortunarodeo.com. 725-3959. Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See July 13 listing. Orick Rodeo. Orick Rodeo Grounds, 1000 Drydens Road. See July 13 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing. Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. OUTDOORS Audubon Society Birding Trip. Second Sunday of every month, 9 aM. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See May 12 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 12:30 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

15 Monday EVENTS Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See July 13 listing.

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Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing.

Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

FOOD

24 Wednesday

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I Street block. See April 20 listing.

18 Thursday EVENTS Gem Faire. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. www. redwoodacres.com.

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 aM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, Eighth and I streets block. See April 20 listing.

SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See July 13 listing.

Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 aM. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See April 20 listing.

FOOD

OUTDOORS

Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing.

Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 aM-1 PM. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 aM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 20 listing.

Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4:307:30 PM. Community Commons, state routes 299 and 96, Willow Creek. See June 6 listing.

SPORTS

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Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4:307:30 PM. Community Commons, state routes 299 and 96, Willow Creek. See June 6 listing.

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Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

Community Art Night. Third Friday of every month. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See April 19 listing.

Stock Car Points Race. 5:30 PM. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 20 listing.

EVENTS

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Creamery District Night Market. 5-9 PM. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. See April 19 listing. Gem Faire. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See July 18 listing. Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See July 13 listing. Northern Nights Music Festival. . Cooks Valley Campground, Milkway Loop exit off U.S. Highway 101, Piercy. A three-day weekend of camping, music, art, food, yoga and floating the river. www.northernnights.org. FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. FOOD Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 aM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 3 listing. SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

20 Saturday MOVIES Movies in the Park: Captain Marvel. 7 PM. Sequoia Park, 3414 W St., Eureka. Music at 7 PM. Feature film at dusk. Dress warmly, bring a blanket or chairs. Popcorn, candy and refreshments available by donation. Free. EVENTS Gem Faire. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See July 18 listing. Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, off State Route 299, Exit 5. See July 13 listing. Northern Nights Music Festival. Cooks Valley Campground, Milkway Loop exit off U.S. Highway 101, Piercy. See July 19 listing.

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MUSIC Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See April 21 listing. EVENTS Gem Faire. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See July 18 listing. Northern Nights Music Festival. Cooks Valley Campground, Milkway Loop exit off U.S. Highway 101, Piercy. See July 19 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing. Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing. Sunday Fundays. Noon-3 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Free interactive play on the Arcata Plaza.

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MOVIES Fourth Friday Flix: TBA. 7:30 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. $5. www. theeurekatheater.org. EVENTS Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo. City of Fortuna, various locations. Huge car show, a sock hop, show and shine, artisans faire, tractor pull and more. Free, $5 sock hop. www.redwoodautoXpo.com.

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EVENTS Heart of the Redwoods Quilt Show. 10 aM-4 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See July 27 listing. Westhaven Wild Blackberry Festival. 11 aM Westhaven Fire Hall, 446 Sixth Ave., Trinidad. This benefit for the Westhaven Volunteer Fire Department features fresh blackberry pies, jams, barbecue and beverages, as well as music, vendors and tours of the fire station and trucks. Free entry. FOR KIDS

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

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Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 12:30 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

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Motocross Racing. Redwood Acres Racetrack, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 19 listing.

Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

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Eureka Street Art Festival. City of Eureka. Artists from around the world and around the corner will cover the neighborhood in murals and street art. The Block Party will feature three beer gardens, a kid zone, live music, local food and demonstrating artists. Free. www.eurekastreetartfestival.com.

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SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

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Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 16 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 aM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See April 20 listing.

Lego Club. 12:30-2 PM. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 21 listing.

Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 12:30 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

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OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See April 20 listing.

Get Out and Play Day. 8 aM-10 PM. City of Eureka. Skating, Zumba, family events, a free barbecue, rock concert, family scavenger hunt, skateboard competition, softball and more. Free. Heart of the Redwoods Quilt Show. 10 aM-5 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. REQG Biennial Quilt Show Quilts and Vendors Weekend Pass $8. reqg.info@gmail. com. www.reqg.com. 633-6584. FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 aM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See April 20 listing.

31 Wednesday SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7 PM. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 1 listing.

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SEE YOU NEXT SEASON AUGUST Trinidad Bay Art and Music Festival Dates TBA World-class classical musicians play intimate Trinidad venues. Zootini Date TBA Sequoia Park Zoo’s annual gala fundraiser featuring specialty cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, animal encounters, dessert, dancing and more. Hops in Humboldt Aug. 24 Sample hundreds of micro-brews in Fortuna’s Rohner Park. Live music all day, art and craft vendors.

SEPTEMBER CruzN Eureka Sept. 5-7 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 Sept. 21-22 Two full days of fun on the Arcata Plaza featuring food, crafts, live music and samba and All Species parades.

OCTOBER Apple Harvest Festival First Weekend in OCt. 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 First Saturday in OCt. 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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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 McKinleyville 11 Blue Lake Casino - $ 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 30 Public Parking Lot - $ 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 34 34 Persimmons - Free 1055 Redway Drive, Redway (707) 923-2748 35 Organic Grace - $ Free with purchase 906 Redwood Drive, Garberville (707) 923-1296 36 Benbow Historic Inn - Free 445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville (707) 923-2124

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Eureka This place is full of stories. Once a raucous lumber town and fishing village, early Eureka bustled with saloons and brothels, along with a hardy mix of rugged entrepreneurs looking to settle the North Coast. Jack London himself is said to have taken a swing in a barroom brawl in Old Town. Today, the boats still bring crab and salmon to the docks, and historic buildings at the edge of Humboldt Bay form a walkable enclave of places to browse, drink and dine. Slow down with a stroll along the waterfront trail or lean on the railing of the Old Town boardwalk and watch the boats go by. And don’t miss Arts! Alive, the first Saturday night of each month, when the streets fill up with folks touring the shops, restaurants and galleries for local art and live music.

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In the heart of the redwoods, just 18 miles south of Eureka on U.S. Highway 101, sits “the friendly city” of Fortuna. Enjoy a hike to the headwaters or a peaceful stroll along the Eel River on Fortuna’s riverwalk. Did you bring the dog? Fortuna’s got you covered with a brand new dog park for your traveling companion. How about the kids? Hit the Depot Museum for vintage train fun and lace up your roller skates at the Firemen’s Pavilion. Save room in your suitcase for souvenirs — Fortuna’s historic Main Street offers a unique shopping experience. Peruse shops and art galleries for jewelry, housewares, clothing and lots more.

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There’s a reason Hollywood keeps coming to film in Ferndale. It’s an idyllic American small town that hasn’t lost its character. (You might recognize Main Street’s Victorian architecture from movies such as The Majestic and Outbreak.) Ferndale’s downtown offers plenty to explore, including artist galleries, old-fashioned shops, classic restaurants and the Ferndale Museum. Grab a coffee and window shop the vintage storefronts and take photos of the Gingerbread Mansion, or put on your hiking shoes and take in the view from the bluffs in Russ Park or Centerville Beach. Downtown or in the great outdoors, it’s a trip back in time.

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Even those of us who live among redwood giants look up now and then in amazement. Driving along the Avenue of the Giants shows you something new around every corner, something photos and video can’t quite do justice. We lean on words like “majesty” and “breathtaking,” but you kind of have to be there under the ancient, towering canopy to really get it. Take it slow and plan to make a few stops. (Are you not going to stop and see chainsaw sculptures? Please.) From kitsch to fine woodwork, the shops along the Avenue are their own local attraction. South is Garberville, where you can hit the farmers market for an afternoon treat and maybe catch a show. The nearby Mateel Community Center regularly brings in major musical acts and puts on some of Humboldt’s biggest festivals, such as Reggae on the River.

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Southern Humboldt Community Park Bird Walk. Sat., April 20, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Southern Humboldt Community Park, 934 Sprowl Creek Road, Garberville. Join Redwood Region Audubon Society on a bird walk. Meet leader Kyle Keegan for an easy 2- to 3-hour stroll.Organic, shade grown coffee and extra binoculars usually provided. No dogs, please. A Porta-potty is available on the trail. Heavy rain cancels. Free. Jaysooter10@gmail.com. www.rras. org. 707-923-2695. Telegraph Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser. Sun., April 28, 1-6 p.m. Telegraph Ridge continued on page 114 →

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Volunteer Fire Department, P.O Box1152, Redway. Enjoy food, beverages, desserts and music. Check out the New Ettersburg-Telegraph Ridge Fire Station and enjoy a tri-tip lunch by BBQ to You with salads, desserts, vegetarian and gluten free options. Face painting and glitter tattoos for the little ones. Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Sun., May 5. Avenue of the Giants (Rio Dell), Dyerville Bridge. Run through the biggest trees in the world. Marathon at 7:45 a.m., half-marathon at 8:45 a.m. and 10K at 9:15 a.m. www.theave.org. Meet the Farmers Dinner Series. Fri., May 10, 5:30 p.m. Benbow Historic Inn, 445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville. Enjoy an evening on the Benbow Historic Inn terrace and hear history and stories from Southern Humboldt cannabis farmers. Locally sourced, chef prepared menu including appetizers, beer and wine, dinner and dessert. Vegetarian options available. Advanced tickets required. $95. northcoasttickets.com/events/meet-thefarmers. 923-2124. Life is a Cabaret. Sat., May 11, 7 p.m. Redwood Playhouse, 286 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice's annual spring fundraiser. This year's theme is "Life Is A Cabaret," transforming the Redwood Playhouse into a stylish nightclub featuring music, comedy, dance, catered food, libations and more. $60. KMUD Block Party. Sat., May 18, 12-9 p.m. KMUD Studio, 1144 Redway Drive, Redway. KMUD’s Annual Block Party, noon til dusk. Live music, which is also broadcast live on-air; food, drink, music sale, vendors, kids’ zone. 923-2513. Miranda Street Fair. Tue., May 21, 2-9 p.m. Avenue of the Giants (Rio Dell), Dyerville Bridge. The whole town invites you to socialize on the Avenue of the Giants and explore the "Big Little Town." 43rd annual Summer Arts and Music Festival. Sat., June 1, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun., June 2, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, 1600 U.S. Highway 101. Arts, crafts, food and info booths, global to local music and dance, and a myriad of attractions and activities for all ages. Grasshopper Peak Redwoods Run. Sat., June 1, 8 a.m. Humboldt Redwoods State Park, 17119 Avenue of Giants, Weott. A 10.5-mile and 30K trail running race on the hills of Humboldt Redwoods State Park. grasshopperpeakredwoodsrun.com. Redwood Run. Fri., June 7 and Sat., June 8. Richardson Grove Campground and RV Park, 750 Highway 101, Garberville. Self-contained motorcycle rally and concert set in the heart of the Redwoods of Northern California. Enjoy two days of camping, games, music, bikes and camaraderie. $50-$125. www.redwoodrun.org. Rodeo in the Redwoods. Sat., June 8 and Sun., June 9. Southern Humboldt Community Park, 934 Sprowl Creek Road, Garberville. 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. www. garbervillerodeo.org.

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Fourth of July Fireworks Show in Benbow. Thu., July 4. Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, 1600 U.S. Highway 101. Picnic tables and barbecues on site, so bring your family and food to join in the celebration. Fireworks approximately at 9:30 p.m. Free to view from Benbow Lake, $8 per car dayuse fee. Roll on the Mattole. Sat., July 27. Mattole Grange, 36512 Mattole Road, Petrolia. A wildland firefighter challenge, vendor booths, kids' area and live music to benefit the Honeydew Volunteer Fire Company. Dates TBA. Typically the last Saturday in July. www.honeydewfire.com.

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