My Humboldt Life, August 2024 by North Coast Journal

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Welcome to My Humboldt LIFE

Dear Humboldt County Community,

It’s with great excitement and heartfelt enthusiasm that I introduce to you NCJ, Inc.’s newest monthly magazine, My Humboldt LIFE — a source for all things local, good news, and where community spirit thrives.

Amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Humboldt County, My Humboldt LIFE is designed to be your trusted companion, guiding you through our communities. In every issue, we plan on

taking you through your community, sharing heartwarming tales of resilience, kindness and connections. Family features to inspiring feel-good articles. My Humboldt LIFE is here to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.

But that’s not all — our pages come alive with a bustling calendar of events, keeping you in the loop with the latest happenings, from local festivals to community gatherings. Whether you’re looking for a fun-ﬁlled weekend activity or a chance

to connect with neighbors, you’ll ﬁnd it.

Have you ever wondered about the stories behind the storefronts? Our special features introduce you to the faces and voices that make our local businesses and services shine. Discover the beating heart of Humboldt’s entrepreneurial spirit in addition to business features, reviews, horoscopes, and so much more.

My Humboldt LIFE is more than just a magazine; it’s a celebration of everything that makes Humboldt County

special. We are committed to highlighting the stories and events that matter to you, fostering a sense of community, and bringing joy and inspiration to your life.

Thank you for welcoming us into your homes and hearts. We look forward to embarking on this journey with you, celebrating the essence of Humboldt County every step of the way.

Warmest regards, Melissa Sanderson Publisher, My Humboldt LIFE

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Welcome to My Humboldt LIFE 9

PROFILE

Ross Miller Grows Family and Community at Miller Farms Nursery 11

FEATURES

Cafe Phoenix: A Hyperlocal Love Story 15

Are You a Drifter? Creating ﬂow in the landscape with drifts of plants ........... 18

Cannabis Review: Up North, Smoking a Legacy of Cannabis ......................... 21

Eating in the Home 22

Garden of Sound 25

COMMUNITY NEWS

Calhome Program Open to Applicants 27

City Of Arcata Awarded Pro Housing Grant 27

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WRoss Miller Grows Family and Community

At Miller Farms Nursery

By Meg Wall-Wild

hen Ross Miller was dragged to a wedding reception (technically crashing) during his Thanksgiving holiday, the last thing he expected was a family friend introducing him to his future wife, Kelly. After throwing their own reception, the newly minted Millers started their own branch of the industrious family tree. Ross and Kelly raised sons Lucas and Gavin while tending the multigenerational Miller Farms Nursery that has anchored McKinleyville’s Central Avenue since 1963. The business sprouted on the original family farm which had been established in 1912.

Miller’s father Don and uncle Dick took the family farm from cows, chickens and seed potatoes to a thriving business that grew organically to meet the needs of the developing McKinleyville. Always a forward-looking family, like when they introduced a cool egg vending machine in 1964, the Millers took their own motto of “Grow with us” to heart. The nursery that started as a side business added landscaping and power equipment services. The Miller eye for innovation has kept the business successful as times change. Pruning and grafting works on more than ﬂora, like adding certiﬁed automatic gate installations to their landscaping services.

From accounting to lawn mower repair, the multifaceted business gives family members an opportunity to play to their individual strengths. Not everyone has a green thumb! This approach allows Ross and Kelly, son Gavin and daughter-in-law Kaitlyn, brother Scott and his sons Logan

Photos by Melissa Sanderson

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and Hayden to all play on the same team. Dick’s daughter Lori retired from Miller Farms last year. His daughter Linda took over her grandfather’s insurance business, ﬁnding her own comfortable component in the family’s many trades. Son Lucas plays to his strengths by serving our country full time, from former Marine to active Navy.

As far as teams go, Ross and Kelly have worked to provide McKinleyville’s youth sports with a place to play. The next time you head to Hiller Sports Complex to cheer for your child or watch that rad kid of yours catch air (as you hold your breath) at Pierson Park, think of the many community members like the Millers who made it possible.

My Humboldt Life is … “A family and life story with deep roots and new shoots to come”

— Ross Miller

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Ross served on the Hiller Sports Complex Construction Committee making a community dream a reality. Hiller’s seven fields hosts hundreds of games annually. McKinleyville’s youth participate in a venerable American tradition, baseball, on fields built just for them. Having coached a long line of McKinleyville’s up and coming sluggers, Ross knows the devil is in the details — field measurements that is. Little League fields do not have the same dimensions as Babe Ruth League fields and that is just the tip of the bat. From the infield hypotenuse (your high school geometry does have a purpose) to pitching distance, the hard and softball game regulations were met. And who better than the local landscaping expert to plan the construction of flat, well-drained infields made of sand, silt, and clay? The complex even made sure that

The sporting gene runs deep in the Miller family, with three generations of varsity football players. Ross took to coaching as a natural progression from his own playing days at McKinleyville High School and later quarterbacking at Humboldt State University. From recreational sports to MHS Panthers, he trained hundreds of Humboldt batters, ballers and kickers. Ross and Kelly kept their game ball in play as they served the McKinleyville High School community. They volunteered for the high school orientation program, helping anxious former middle schoolers become well-adjusted freshmen. It is only ﬁtting that they also served on the booster club Panther Partners board of directors. This is a couple who kept their sleeves rolled up for the best reason: investing in local youth.

Years of community service garnered Ross and Kelly the 2015 Azalea Award, bestowed by McKinleyville’s past Azalea

winners. Whether growing family or community, the Millers have added more than beautiful gardens to Humboldt. The assets they helped build keep McKinleyville and Humboldt a great place to raise your children. Ross and Kelly take time to dote on their grandchildren but still keep their community tools at the ready.

As for the future, Ross has his eyes open. “My Humboldt life is a family and life story with deep roots and new

shoots to come.” He hinted that Miller Farms Nursery will continue to prune and graft their oﬀerings to keep the family business vital into the next generation. When you stop in to see if the Millers can help you with that drainage problem you have in your ﬂower bed, thank them for their years of service to McKinleyville and Humboldt County. Feel free to wear a photo button of your own little slugger sliding into home at Hiller Sports Complex. ■

Ross chats with staﬀ at Miller Farms Nursery.

Cafe Phoenix

A Hyperlocal Love Story

Story and photos by Jessica Ashley Silva

When I moved to Humboldt just over 10 years ago, life became a series of rediscovery. Growing up in Southern California, there was a way of life that I’ve been working for years to dismantle as I became a northerner. I traded in multi-laned freeways which criss-crossed and sprawled in every direction past giant shopping centers, housing developments and concrete for the tallest trees, endless beaches and farmland. The way I ate was, perhaps, one of the biggest transformations I made when settling into Humboldt. Eating local and in-season food, shaking the hands of the person who grew it — these things weren’t the norm in SoCal, with the prominence of chain food on every corner, lacking in love and full of corporate ﬂavor.

In the summer of 2015, about a year after I moved to Humboldt, Café Phoenix opened in Northtown Arcata. It was a small and unassuming restaurant, a bus-your-own table and help-yourself-to-some-water type, with specials written on a blackboard that rotated based on what was in season. Everything was fresh and veggie-centric, but still catered to us meat-and-potato types with smart portions of bacon here and dairy there. It was, admittedly, the ﬁrst time I ate a breakfast loaded with veggies and greens, and, looking back, it was the earliest inﬂuence on how I shifted the way I cooked for myself at home.

Nearly nine years later, Café Phoenix has evolved into a Northtown staple, offering a larger menu than in the early days, with expanded seating outside in the lush backyard garden, teeming with flowers, herbs and berries used in the kitchen. What hasn’t changed is the ethos owner Conny Peña brought to the restaurant when she opened it. Peña, former owner of Wildflower Café, opened Café Phoenix with

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Above: The Cafe Phoenix menu features ingredients from local growers and makers.

Left: A fresh collaboration from Cafe Phoenix and Humboldt Juice Works.

local values for responsible sourcing in mind. “My biggest thing was to take the thinking out of where your food is coming from, to create a place where you can trust that it’s been thoughtfully sourced, that it’s organic and sustainable,” she says.

It’s a mission made possible with our temperate climate, and a bountiful farming and cottage-food business community. Peña, another SoCal native turned Humboldtian since 1991, has forged a menu of the freshest ingredients from local growers and makers, like produce from Wild Rose Farm, Deep Seeded Farm, Flora Organica and Green Spiral Farm, the latter two of which are certiﬁed organic. The toast that accompanies many of the café’s dishes comes from Josh Fox Bread, a small-batch cottage operation of handcrafted and naturally leavened breads, sliced thick, hearty and crusty in all their glory.

Café Phoenix offers breakfast and lunch, with in-house baked goods and a slew of healthy smoothies, wellness drinks, coffees and teas. One of the newer additions to the menu, the Turkish eggs, is a serious knock-your-socks off bowl of goodness. Its layers of flavor begin with a savory and herby Greek yogurt base, topped with fresh tomatoes, peppery arugula, white onion, salty Kalamata olives and feta, poached eggs, and a choice of andouille sausage or avocado (do yourself a favor and add both). It’s served with a side of Josh Fox toast to scrape up every last bit of yolk and yogurt. For something lighter, try an açaí bowl, with crunchy house granola over yogurt, with fresh fruit, a drizzle of honey and bee pollen (bonus points if you sit in the garden while you eat so you can thank the pollinators buzzing about). And for something heartier, try the Phoenix potatoes, a

Cafe Phoenix

The Phoenix potatoes, loaded with poached eggs, avocado, salsa and chimichurri.

popular dish of large coins of breakfast potatoes layered with melty cheese, a couple of poached eggs, topped with a scoop each of fresh salsa and chimichurri, and a choice of sausage or avocado. Café Phoenix has a way of elevating even something as simple as potatoes and eggs. Every component is executed with care, thoughtful seasoning and the right texture; it just feels right when you eat it.

Stop in for breakfast and try some newness — Café Phoenix and Humboldt Juice Works have partnered to

serve a rotating menu of fresh cold-pressed concoctions to accompany your meal. Try the Summer’s Remedy, a blend of strawberry, pineapple, celery, cucumber and apple juices, perfect for cutting through a salty and savory breakfast. Later this year, Peña plans to launch grab-and-go options in a cold case, where you can not only grab a cold-pressed juice and something to munch on, but also bottled dressings and sauces to bring some of that Café Phoenix and Humboldt ﬂavor home. ■

Turkish egss accompanied by sausage, arrugula and Josh Fox toast.

Outdoor dining at Cafe Phoenix.

Are you a drifter?

Creating ﬂow in the landscape with drifts of plants

By Genevieve Schmidt

When you love ﬂowers, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of planting one of this, and one of that in the garden, because it’s so fun to pick out new plants to try at the nursery or local plant sales. But there’s a point at which too much variety can lead to your garden feeling chaotic and visually a little unsettling, with nowhere to rest your eyes.

As a landscape designer, I’m often called in to make sense of a plant lover’s landscape and help develop cohesion and a sense of ﬂow from a mixed assortment of thrilling nursery scores, failed experiments, and overly rambunctious successes. Choosing a few key plants to repeat in larger swathes is one way I bring order to a wild rumpus of plants, and there are both practical and aesthetic reasons this works so well.

Why are drifts so successful?

Provide ease of maintenance. A well-spaced grouping of a single type of plant is so much easier to keep

looking well maintained than is a diverse array of diﬀerent shrubs and ﬂowers. When it’s a big stand of the same plant, they can gently lean on one another and blend together as one. With a big variety of plants in a small space, each one needs to be individually shaped and it can quickly start looking messy if plants overgrow their space.

Winter pruning of grasses and dormant perennials is also simpliﬁed with bigger drifts, when you can cut back and rake up numerous plants in one go.

Lead the eye through the landscape. From an aesthetic perspective, drifts can be shaped and situated to guide you to look towards focal areas, like the front entry or a beautiful tree. They can also “pool” around a naturalistic cluster of rocks or a bench, encouraging you to rest your eyes there and enjoy the view. Keep it in scale. For many of us, our homes are the biggest deﬁning feature in our landscape, and little disorganized tufts of plants simply

don’t have enough presence to stand out next to a building. Because larger groups of plants “read” as one, they feel more right-sized in a home landscape, and the shapes, colors and textures can be noticed and appreciated. Add a sense of movement. Planted en masse, ornamental grasses or loosely spiky flowering perennials can create a billowing effect which is more like a grand, far-off view of nature than a close-up. They can also move with the wind in a graceful way that is fun to watch.

Best choices for drifts

Not all plants are well suited for using in drifts. Anything with a distinctive shape that you want to appreciate, like many ornamental conifers, won’t be as impactful when grouped. You’ll also want to be cautious not to overwhelm a space by using plants that are too bulky for the size of your landscaped beds. Keeping it low and ﬂowing is a recipe for success when using drifts. Native perennials and ﬂowers. You can host butter-

ﬂies, attract interesting native bees like bumblebees and sweat bees, and bring in birds to watch by planting the native plants they have an ecological relationship with. Native plants also establish a sense of place in your landscape and make it unique to our region.

Foothill penstemon, Penstemon heterophyllus, hosts checkerspot and buckeye butterflies, and several types of moth. They have flowers ranging in color from the rich purple of ‘Margarita Bop’ to the aptly-named ‘Electric Blue’, and grow together into a wildly colorful groundcover. The coastal form of our California poppy, Eschscholzia californica var. maritima, has softly textured blue-gray foliage and yellow flowers with an orange center. Lower growing than the common California poppy, it quickly covers the ground and easily re-seeds to fill in a large space.

Common yarrow, Achillea millefolium, has dome-shaped clusters of white ﬂowers that bloom in summer. The foliage has a soft texture, and the

Drifts of ﬂowering plants and grasses create a sense of unity in the landscape. Submitted

ﬂowers sway gently in the breeze. They are a great nectar source for butterﬂies.

Ornamental grasses. The swaying, swishy texture of grasses is a natural for planting in drifts. They undulate in a breeze and create the look of ripples, not unlike the movement of water.

Dwarf fountain grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’, is a well-behaved grass that grows about 2-3 feet tall and wide. The foliage emerges a fresh green in spring and colors up with russet tones in autumn. Fluffy flower spikes emerge in mid to late summer that seem to float above the foliage. Planted in a drift, it is easy to cut back in winter when it is thoroughly dormant.

California fescue, Festuca californica, has a strong structural form with evergreen leaves that grow up and then arch down and outwards in a graceful fashion. The upright ﬂower spikes are held well above the foliage for an airy display.

Ornamental flowering perennials. Many classic garden flowers lend themselves to drifts by filling in together and having a strong simultaneous bloom for a bold display.

Meadow sage, Salvia nemorosa, has tall spikes of intense purple flowers that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. I love them as an accent in my cut flower bouquets, where they last up to a week. The upright texture is a wonderful contrast to plants with a more arching or fluffy habit.

Dwarf Shasta daisies, Leucanthemum x superbum, make for beautiful bouquets and a cheerful display in the landscape. The variety ‘Goldﬁnch’

has shaggy lemon-yellow blooms on strong, non-ﬂopping stems. ‘Real Neat’ is a crisp classic white, with ﬂuted petal tips that will make you look twice.

Heaths and heathers. These evergreen plants are a perfect season extender! By the end of summer many flowering perennials have slowed in their blooms, but that’s when many summer blooming heaths and heathers really start to take off. There are even varieties that bloom at different times through the winter. Planted in drifts, they can cover a huge area of ground in colorful fashion, and it’s easy to shear them into a continuous, flowing shape after their bloom season is done.

Myretoun Ruby winter heath, Erica carnea ‘Myretoun Ruby’, has magenta blooms February through April, and brightens up the landscape when our Humboldt skies are grey.

Velvet Fascination Scotch heather, Calluna vulgaris ‘Velvet Fascination’, has feathery textured silver foliage and bright white bloom spikes which rise above the foliage in late summer.

Arielle Irish heath, Daboecia cantabrica ‘Arielle’, has rich green foliage and covers itself in hot pink bell-shaped ﬂowers late spring through fall. ■

Genevieve Schmidt is a landscaper and garden designer in McKinleyville, California. Her company specializes in planting design, and all of the skilled and routine maintenance of landscaped beds. Find her at www. GenevieveSchmidtDesign.com

Thoughtful Kitchen Design = Better Mental Health

By Nicolette Jarquin, CKD

Our home environment has an incredible ability to shape our mood and thoughts. With kitchens at the heart of most homes, a poorly designed, dysfunctional kitchen can quite literally make you depressed and can have a profound impact on your quality of life and mental health.

Resolving those pain points with a thoughtfully designed renovation has the power to alleviate stress and make your space much more comfortable and pleasant, enhancing your quality of life for years to come.

A “thoughtful” kitchen design means that it is personalized for

each household and includes features like a great space plan, wide aisles, functional cabinetry, plenty of counter space and storage, good lighting (natural and artificial) and a functional work triangle or work zones. These features would complement the household’s desired design aesthetic and the architecture of the home.

If your space is bringing you down, there is no better time than the present to start on the road to boosting your mood, and mental health with a thoughtfully designed kitchen renovation so you can turn that stress into smiles.

To learn more about how to work with Humboldt County’s only Certified Kitchen Designer, call Arcata Cabinet & Design Company at 707-826-2680

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Up North: Smoking a Legacy of Cannabis

By Jason Smith

Up North Cannabis is a highly regarded cannabis brand known for its commitment to small-batch high-quality, sustainability and the cultivation of legacy cannabis products. Founded in the heart of California’s Emerald Triangle, Up North Cannabis has quickly established itself as a leader in the industry, blending traditional legacy genetics with modern indoor technology to produce some of the finest cannabis.

UpNorth Durban Poison

• Cannabinoids 39.20 percent, THC 34.55

• Sampling 1⁄8 oz. packaged on 7/3/2024

Quality and Aesthetics

Gorgeous buds are dense and covered in tiny orange hairs, and lightly sprinkled with a powdery substance resembling a fine, white flour. The stalks are not overly big.

Aroma and Flavor Profile

This blend is easy yet fantastic, featuring a mix of citrus, a skunk flavor and a touch of sweetness to complete it. We adore the aroma. The flavor is softer than we anticipated. It carries a delightfully earthy and skunky flavor. Rather than trying to mask the typical cannabis flavors, they amplified them successfully. It results in a pleasant, subtly smoky aftertaste.

Potency and Effects

Right away, we all experience a boost in mood and are eager to tackle our tasks, however, it takes a bit more time to mentally get ready as we tend to forget our previous activities. This can work in your favor if you decide to use reminders.

UpNorth GMO (Cookies x Chemdawg)

• Cannabinoids 37.46 percent, THC 32.94 percent

• Sampling 1⁄8 oz. packaged on 2/8/2024

Quality and Aesthetics

The characteristic most visible from the outside is how it shines brightly with lime green flowers covered in delicate brown hairs. There little in the way of flaws to take your attention away from admiring them.

Aroma and Flavor Profile

Garlic, mushroom, and onions! If you’re a fan of funky strains that smell like your Italian uncle, this bud’s for you. The smell and taste of fresh garlic will let your neighbors know he’s arrived.

Potency and Effects

Powerful! We had to take a break. Once you discover the

right amount, it is incredible. An excellent strain for winding down, unwinding or even diving into a book. However, this GMO may ease into sleep. Be prepared.

Overall, we loved the strains. They both had great overall smells and tastes, and made us feel great. Light up a bowl and be prepared to get some stuff done!

UpNorth products are available at many local dispensaries throughout Humboldt County. Current locations are Proper Wellness, Element 7, the Ganjery, the Humboldt County Collective, MOCA Humboldt, Crisp, Satori Wellness, Kiskanu, Pacific Paradise, the Heart of Humboldt, Livity, Prime Exotic and EcoCann. ■

The Humboldt High Society is a group of close friends who decided to embark on a shared journey into the diverse world of cannabis reviewing. With an array of strains laid out before them, each friend brings their unique perspective and palate to the table, ready to explore and evaluate the nuances of their chosen products. This collective review session promises to be an enlightening experience as they hash into the rich and varied cannabis landscape together.

Interested in getting your products reviewed by the Humboldt High Society, or have questions? Email melissa@myhumboldtlife.com.

Eating in the Home

By Ana Fernanda Fierro

We all have a connection with the food we share with our friends, loved ones, and society.

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Food is something that also characterizes the culture and history from which we come; this involves traditions, rituals, and symbolism and envelops us with its ingredients, smells, ﬂavors and colors. Food is not just the act of eating; it comes from the hands of those who collect the food, those who clean it, process it, package and transport it. It is also the moment when you go to the supermarket to choose it, and when you store it at home and plan your menu. It is the energy with which you cook it, you serve it and ﬁnally bring it to your mouth and receive its energy and nutrients to live and thrive.

The trip to the supermarket can be a moment to connect with your family, to relax from the stresses of everyday life, a moment that can be enjoyed. Ensure you and your children are not hungry, so you don’t fall for foods that cause instant gratiﬁcation but are absent of nutrients.

From an early age, your little ones can be involved in preparation in the kitchen; let them explore the textures and use their hands. This gives them security in themselves.

Do not separate foods as “good” and “bad.” Instead, get to know them from their nutritional value, moments, and genuine pleasure.

By categorizing food as good or bad, we create a window to unhealthy habits and eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and binge eating.

Learn what foods provide you with or lack: animal/vegetable protein, simple/complex carbohydrates, healthy/saturated fats, vitamins, minerals, ﬁber, etc.

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For most of us, our ﬁrst moments after we are born involve food. You meet your mother outside the womb and she feeds you. Here begins our connection to food. The relationship we build with food is important, and it is learned and strengthened at home.

How to Develop a Strong Relationship with Food

Create a pleasant atmosphere during meal times. Eat at the table, connecting with family, having pleasant communication.

Prepare food with presence. Be present in the moment, step-by-step, enjoy cooking either alone or with company.

Involve the children in the trip to the supermarket and in the preparation process.

If you have a craving for some food that does not provide you with nutrients, think, “Well, I will choose to have my nutritious meal of the day ﬁrst, and then I will see if I continue with that craving.”

Eat without distractions. Limit or decrease being in front of a screen while eating. Eating in front of the TV or cell phone takes away the opportunity to taste the food and recognize our signs of satiety. It also increases the likelihood of eating very quickly without chewing food well.

Be present at meal time and involve all your senses. Taste, sight, touch, smell and

hearing.

Respect the signs of hunger and satiety. Stop eating when you are satisﬁed, and respect children’s signals. Don’t force them, or yourself, to ﬁnish eating what is on the plate. Avoid making comments about how others eat.

Teach your children through your example.

Now, let’s move on to the million-dollar question.

How Do I Eat?

We need to learn to feed ourselves consciously.

Each and every one of us is born with the ability to self-manage our food intake, but with the passage of time we learn to distrust and disconnect from our body and signs of hunger. The good news is that we can reconnect with these innate skills.

Look at babies when they’re hungry. They cry to be fed, but when they’re satiated, they withdraw from the nipple and no longer open their mouths.

This is the purest example of our natural connection to hunger and feeding.

I want you to imagine the following scenes:

In a movie, a woman has had a bad breakup, and she eats straight from a large container of ice cream.

When you were a kid and you cried, an adult soothed you by taking you for ice cream or candy.

When you got good grades you were rewarded with your favorite treats.

You were sitting at the table and told you couldn’t get up until you ﬁnished your whole dish.

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Aren’t you exhausted from planning and hosting birthday parties and events at your house? Bring your whole party to the paintball ﬁeld and save yourself the worry and hassle of having to set your whole house up and only to break it down a few hours later. Instead of chasing kids around your home with coasters in hand, this year you can actually be a part of the fun!

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substitute for our emotions. To learn to eat intuitively, we have to learn to identify when we are feeling emotional and reaching for food as a pacifier. Remember this the next time you “feel hungry” and pause for a moment to ask yourself if it is physical hunger or emotional hunger. Each person is different, so your signs of real hunger vary, but some of these signs could be headache, dizziness, irritability, and stomach noises, among others. The primary characteristic of this physiological hunger is that it allows us to postpone it. It increases little by little and does not need to be satiated immediately, unlike emotional hunger, which can cause us to feel anxiety and / or urgency to eat. It also comes with a certain type of craving — something specific. Furthermore, after eating emotionally and compulsively, we may experience guilt or shame.

Paintballing teaches team work, strategizing, sportmanship, and best of all, it is outside and away from those annoying electronics! Get your family out into the sun or out into the rain (believe it or not, paintball can be even more fun in the rain) for some much needed team time. All the equipment you need is avail-

In the end, the healthiest act you can take for your body and your relationship with food right now is just to start paying attention to your habits. Don’t shame or blame yourself for eating emotionally; just recognize when you’re doing it. Don’t limit your food intake; just be aware when you’re having anxiety over food.

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As you become more aware and more present with your food, you will ﬁnd yourself reaching for nourishing foods that make you feel good in the long term. As for those emotions you’re soothing with food, trust yourself to ﬁnd more productive ways to work through them.■

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Garden of Sound

By Rene Kindinger

This month, being that it is nearing the end of the summer season, I’m going to take you outside. Isn’t there just something so elevating about breathing in summer air? It is so easy to take for granted the glow of the sun on your face and the feeling of fresh air in your lungs while it is available to us, then we long for them all throughout the winter. Keeping this in mind, I just want to remind you that in a few months the rain will return, and we will all be back to yearning for the days of sunshine.

This activity provides you with a much-needed excuse to soak in a little more Vitamin D, while you create a fun outdoor getaway for you, your family, and your friends that can last as long as you like and grow into anything you can dream up.

This concept was one I came

up with when I was teaching art for ﬁrst and second graders in a very hot summer. The idea was to get the kids out into the breeze rather than letting them stew in their own sweat in the classroom (the AC was out, as luck would have it). Most of the supplies can be obtained through recycling. If you are doing this activity with children, remember that it is never too early to teach kids about the value of repurposing waste and impart some basic knowledge on them regarding the fundamentals of recycling. For example, the categories to split recyclables into, composting, and what happens after the recyclables are taken away.

But I digress. The activity actually starts during the gathering phase. Here is what you will be looking for:

• Empty wine or beer bottles

• Chopsticks or drum sticks

• Twine or thin rope

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• 1 or 2 big handfuls of gravel or sand

• Some water from the tap/ hose

• Old pots or pans, including the lids

• Old Wrenches

• Anything solidly metal (you want it to have some strength behind it so it doesn’t crumple when you hit it)

• Any bells you can ﬁnd

You can make inventive substitutions however you see ﬁt. This is your creative space!

The process, once you have your materials, is super simple.

Pick your spot. I recommend where a tree is growing next to a fence so you have two diﬀerent surfaces to attach things to.

Fill some of the bottles with water (you can even use food

dye to make it interesting) and tie the twine to the top of the bottle so it can hang. Using bottles that are screw top or that have a lip of some kind will make this a lot easier.

Hang the bottles from the tree in whatever order you like. You can hang them so the water levels are in order next to each other, or in no particular order and from diﬀerent heights. It’s up to you.

Put the handful of sand or gravel into one or two of the bottles and hang them as well.

Hang any other material you have collected — tin signs, pots and pans, door knockers, anything metal — anywhere on the fence or on the tree.

When you are done, use the chopsticks (or drumsticks) to create your own music. Take turns, make it silly, push yourself and your companions to be inventive. Look up other

instruments you can make with recyclable material and arrange them in a fun, organic manner.

The cool thing about this “Sound Garden” is that you can keep adding to it as you find more materials and unique, artistic ways to flair it up. This activity can help children with confidence and inspire them to be inventive. According to The Museum of Life and Science

in North Carolina, it can also “help young children develop ﬁne and gross motor skills — grasping a mallet to make a pleasing note promotes strong hand-eye coordination and tactile proﬁciency.” ■

Share your sound garden photos with us on Facebook at facebook.com/ myhumboldtlifemagazine or Instagram @humboldtlifemag. Have a cool activity or content idea? Send it to us at submissions@myhumboldtlife.com

CalHome Program Open to Applicants

The City of Arcata is excited to announce that its CalHome Mobilehomes Ownership Program, helping Arcata residents to obtain loans for mobilehome housing, is open for applications.

The Mobilehome Ownership Program will provide forgivable loans to qualified first-time homebuyers for the purchase of a mobilehome within a licensed mobilehome park in the City of Arcata. Program assistance is provided as a forgivable 20-year deferred payment loan at 1.5% simple interest. To qualify for a Cal-

Home program loan, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Household income must be at or below 80% of the County's area median income.

• Home must be located within a licensed mobilehome park within the Arcata city limits.

• Applicants must qualify for primary financing with another lender.

To apply or learn more about the program, contact Nick Brichta at nbrichta@cityofarcata.org or (707) 825-2168. ■

City Of Arcata Awarded Pro Housing Grant

The City of Arcata has been awarded a $1 million grant to promote building housing in the community.

The City of Arcata is excited to announce that it was awarded a $1 million PRO Housing Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding will be used for three projects all with the goal of reducing barriers to producing housing. The first project will update zoning to conform to the General Plan 2045, which will streamline permitting and promote infill densification. The second will allow the city to boost the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with a new zoning ordinance that will clarify ADU regulations and with a low-interest ADU construction loan program for qualifying owners. The

Willow Creek Chamber Sponsors Photo Contest

Willow Creek ... Through your lens

Grab your cameras! The Willow Creek Chamber of Commerce is holding their first annual photo contest to “Capture the Essence of Willow Creek.”

Photographers are invited to share photographs that highlight the beauty and diversity of the Willow Creek community. Multiple submissions are encouraged. A panel of community leaders will judge the contest and award cash and prizes to the winners. The

final project will be to adopt form-based code using objective standards to regulate high-density development in one or more Infill Opportunity Zones identified in the city’s 2019 Housing Element.

“The PRO Housing Grant will enable us to address critical housing needs in our community,” said David Loya, Director of Community Development.

“By streamlining processes and providing financial support for ADU construction, we are taking significant steps towards creating a more accessible and affordable housing market in Arcata.”

The timeline for the projects has not yet been determined. The city will keep the community informed with updates.

For more information, visit cityofarcata.org or email dloya@cityofarcata.org. ■

contest deadline is January 31, 2025. For details, contest rules and to submit photos, visit willowcreekchamber.com. ■

Chocolate Making Fun

The City of Arcata is offering chocolate making classes

The Arcata Recreation Division is excited to offer a new gourmet chocolate making class with contract instructor Sandra Nakashima!

Sandra is a seasoned chocolatier with more than 20 years of experience in the art of chocolate making. As the former owner of Drake’s Chocolates, she has honed her skills and developed a deep passion for creating delicious and beautiful chocolate confections. She taught hundreds of classes, sharing her extensive knowledge and love for chocolate with students of all ages. Her approachable teaching style and expertise make her classes both educa-

tional and fun, ensuring that every participant leaves with a newfound confidence in their chocolate-making abilities. In this series of classes, participants will learn how to temper chocolate and create a variety of customized chocolate creations.

Classes will be held at the Arcata Community Center in the Arts and Crafts room on select Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Two classes per month will be offered throughout the fall with the first occurring late August.

For more information, please visit cityofarcata.org or call (707) 822-7091. ■

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT HOME SCHEDULE

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL:

SEPT. 19 CAL STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS 7PM

SEPT. 21 CAL STATE LA 1PM

OCT. 3 CAL POLY POMONA 5PM

OCT. 5 CAL STATE SAN MARCOS 2PM

OCT. 10 CAL STATE SAN BERNARDINO 7PM

OCT. 12 SF STATE 5PM

OCT. 17 SONOMA STATE 5PM

NOV. 7 STANISLAUS STATE 7PM

NOV. 9 CHICO STATE 3PM

MEN’S & WOMEN’S SOCCER:

(W) = WOMEN ONLY (M) = MEN ONLY (W) SEPT. 5 AZUSA PACIFIC 3PM (M) SEPT. 6 WESTMINSTER 3PM (W) SEPT. 7 SEATTLE PACIFIC 11:30AM (M) SEPT. 8 DOMINICAN 2PM (W) SEPT. 18 JESSUP UNIVERSITY 3PM

OCT. 4 CAL STATE EAST BAY 12:30PM (M), 3PM (W)

OCT. 6 CAL STATE SAN MARCOS 11:30AM (M), 2PM (W)

OCT. 20 CHICO STATE 11:30AM (M), 2PM (W)

OCT. 25 SF STATE 12:30PM (W), 3PM (M)

OCT. 27 CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY 11:30AM (W), 2PM (M)

NOV. 7 SONOMA STATE 11:30AM (W), 2PM (M) NOV. 15-17 WSOC HOSTS CCAA TOURNAMENT AT COLLEGE CREEK FIELD

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Eureka Natural Foods’

Change 4 Change Program

Eureka Natural Foods is grateful to be a part of the community in Humboldt County. Eureka Natural Foods saw a need in the community for ways to help local organizations and non profits spread the word and receive donations. The Change 4 Change program does just that, bringing awareness to the community and helping fund events, programs, projects, expansions and more. It is their honor to partner with many local organizations to promote this ideal. Humboldt Permaculture Guild, Betty Chin Foundation, Friends of the Eel River, Sequoia Humane Society, and

Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods are just a few that have participated in the Change 4 Change program. With over $50,000 raised in the last year and half, all proceeds during the Change 4 Change go to the specific organization, and they continue to build partnerships with these amazing local organizations and help them with community donations.

Tribe Changes Name

Introducing the Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People

The Tribe formerly known as Resighini Rancheria has a new name. On May 8, Tribal Citizens voted to amend the Tribe’s Constitution and change the name of the Tribe to the Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People. This official change occurred through a Secretarial Election conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs with collaboration from the Tribe. The Tribe has been working to change the name since 2019 and the new name signifies the deep connection the Tribe has to ancestral lands, the Klamath river, cultural traditions, and identity.

Pulikla translates to “down river people,” which is the traditional name of people that reside or descend from the villages along the lower Klamath River.

kon (the beginning).

The Pulikla entered into an unratified Treaty in 1851 with the federal government and are part of the original Klamath River Reservation of 1855. In 1938, land was purchased on the lower Klamath River by the federal government from Augustus Ressighini. The intent of the land purchase was to provide a place for Tribal people residing along the Klamath River and on the coast in Del Norte and Humboldt Counties. Several Yurok families moved to this land to take up residence, and in 1939 the Resighini Rancheria was formally proclaimed an Indian Reservation. Tribal Citizens of the Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People have been living on the land ever since.

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“A name has a spiritual connotation to it. That’s why it’s important that we pick our own name,” said Chairperson Fawn C. Murphy. “Our new name reflects a generational change and a reclamation of who we are as Yurok people. ‘Resighini’ was a name given to us by the Federal Government and did not reflect who we are. We picked a name that has meaning to us, connection to culture, and connection to place. It is a beautiful thing, and it makes me happy to hear people say our new name. We are, and always have been, Yurok people. Now our name reflects that.”

Tribal Citizens of the Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People have remained on the lands and waters where our ancestors have survived since noohl hee-

“Pulikla is a traditional name of where our people come from. With this name change, we will no longer be seen by others as people that came here from somewhere else. We are from the Klamath River and have always been on the Klamath River. This name personifies that connection since time immemorial and the pride and responsibility we feel as Yurok people,” said Council Member Spa-ghe Dowd.

The official name change will be published in the Federal Register in January of 2025. In the meantime, the Tribe will work internally to make necessary adjustments, and with Local, State and Federal agencies and other partners to ensure a smooth transition. ■

Five Reasons to Leash Dogs

Protect dogs for National Dog Month

It is important to keep dogs leashed on city trails, parks and land. The safety of personal pets, the pets of others and wildlife can be aﬀected by whether dogs are kept leashed.

Here are ﬁve reasons to leash dogs on public land during National Dog Month and every time after:

1. Keeping dogs on a leash isn’t just good practice – it’s the law in the City of Arcata (Arcata Municipal Code Section 10008).

• While out walking or hiking on city trails in the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, Redwood Park or the Arcata Community Forest, dogs must always be on a sturdy leash under six feet long.

• Please remember that dogs are not permitted in the downtown business district of Arcata including the Arcata Plaza. When planning on visiting the Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, the city recommends leaving your dog at home or taking canine pals on one of many nearby public trails.

2. Leashes protect dogs from becoming lost, and a lost dog can scare wild animals, interfere with nesting birds and may even injure, or sometimes kill, wildlife. Additionally, when a dog has a leash and collar it is a great way to let other people know that the dog belongs to someone in case of separation. It is important for a dog’s

collar to have an ID tag with basic contact information such as the dog’s name, owner’s name and a phone number. It is also required by the city that all dog owners pay an annual license tax. More information can be found at cityofarcata. org/401/Dog-Licenses.

3. Leashing a dog can also prevent the spread of disease. Pet waste is a health risk because it is full of bacteria that can make pets, people and wildlife sick. It is less likely that a dog will be exposed to distemper or parvovirus if they can be restrained from sniﬃng waste from other dogs or wildlife. It is also easier for owners to locate pet waste when dogs are on a leash. The owner can then pick up their waste and appropriately dispose of it in the trash. Dog potty stations are located at many of the city trails and parks.

4. A leashed dog is much easier to control. In case there is an emergency, owners can quickly get their dogs to safety if they are leashed. For instance, if one encounters another dog or wildlife it is easier to steer the leashed dog away if one of them becomes aggressive. It is also important to work on recall with dogs, so if they do get loose they will come back just by calling them.

5. An unleashed dog can cause accidents or be in an accident. When on a frequently used trail or in an area with cars, an unleashed dog can run in front of a runner, cyclist or car. This can cause injury to the dog or a person that could

otherwise be avoided.

6. An honorary point for cats: Many people now bring cats into public parks, trails and land on a leash or in a cat backpack/stroller. One tip to prevent cats from getting loose and becoming lost is to have the cat harnessed and leashed even if they are in a backpack or stroller. This way they can be easily caught by their leash if they get loose. Additionally, make sure the zippers are fully closed and

locked (a zipper security clip attached to both zippers is extremely eﬀective). The same points from above apply to cats in terms of safety from other animals, pet waste and ID tags, however cat owners are not required to pay a licensing fee.

For more information, please visit cityofarcata.org or call (707) 822-8184. ■

Two Feathers Native American Family Services Releases Film for Native Youth

To educate native youth about substance use prevention, Two Feathers Native American Family Services premiered a short ﬁlm in June titled: Chími nu’aráriihkanheesh ‘The Healing Journey.’

In this powerful ﬁlm, local Native American youth shared their stories of substance use and how they have embarked on their own transformative healing journeys. Two Feathers hopes to reach youth that are struggling and to educate the community. Those that are interested can watch the ﬁlm online.

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was an opportunity for their community to watch the ﬁlm, hear from these youth, and collectively imagine a world where healing is possible.”

Two Feathers says this event

For more information or to watch the ﬁlm, go to: twofeathers-nafs.org ■

Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods to Launch Men’s and Women’s Rodeo Program in Fall 2024

Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods (CR) are excited to announce the launch of a new men’s and women’s rodeo program, set to launch in Fall 2024. This innovative collaboration will provide students exceptional opportunities to engage in rodeo activities while pursuing their degree at both institutions.

CR’s rodeo program will begin as a club sport with plans to transition to a full intercollegiate athletic team. The rodeo program at Cal Poly Humboldt will launch as a competitive sports club. In preparation for the program’s debuts, both CR and Cal Poly Humboldt plan to search for rodeo coaches and leaders. These coaches will play a pivotal role in training and mentoring student-athletes, as well as overseeing the overall management of the program.

The rodeo programs will benefit from a strategic partnership with Ferndale Fairgrounds, where both teams will practice and call home. These collaborations will provide students with access to top-notch facilities and resources, enriching their training and competitive experiences, while the pathway for students from CR to Cal Poly Humboldt will be seamless. This collaboration will also deepen the partnership

between both institutions and the community, while offering significant advantages to local student-athletes. To ensure the financial sustainability of both the men’s and women’s programs, a fundraising initiative has begun and will be expanded.

This rodeo program underscores the broader commitment by CR and Cal Poly Humboldt to expand academic and extracurricular offerings and to provide diverse opportunities to students.

Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson, Jr. says, “Since 2019, our two institutions have been strategizing about the implementation of a rodeo program that provides a home for our local students to compete in a championship environment. That time has come, and we are excited about the future of collegiate rodeo in Humboldt County.”

College of the Redwoods President Keith Flamer is very excited to partner with Cal Poly Humboldt to bring collegiate rodeo to the area: “I am very proud of our partnership with Cal Poly Humboldt to create these rodeo programs. This collaboration offers a wonderful opportunity to elevate college rodeo in our area and create new pathways for student-athletes to pursue their academic and rodeo dreams.” ■

North Coast Growers’ Association Launches Fundraiser for Essential Market Vehicle

The North Coast Growers’ Association (NCGA), dedicated to supporting Humboldt County ’s farmers and artisan producers, has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase a new vehicle. NCGA urgently needs a replacement for its market truck, which is vital to the operation of several of your favorite farmers’ markets.

Help us reach our fundraising goal. Donations will be generously matched up to $25,000!

The NCGA, celebrating its 46th season, hosts ten certified farmers’ markets throughout Humboldt County. With over 100 members, the organization has grown significantly from its humble beginnings. These markets are an essential outlet and livelihood for many local farmers, providing fresh, local food to the community.

NCGA’s mission is to support Humboldt County’s farmers and artisan producers in building a robust and resilient local food system. The organization ensures that local market opportunities match the needs of its members and community, promoting financial sustainability and increasing local food security and resiliency.

The NCGA’s market truck, which transports the market supplies used to set up and run the markets, has broken down beyond repair. Historically, the organization has relied on older, used vehicles, which led to higher maintenance costs and frequent

breakdowns. A new, reliable vehicle is crucial for maintaining the vibrant and thriving markets the community loves and depends on.

The goal is to raise $56,500 to cover the down payment, overall vehicle costs, and to build efficient storage systems inside the vehicle. Every dollar donated will bring us closer to our goal.

Thanks to a generous social justice donor group, all donations will be matched up to $25,000, doubling the impact of every contribution. With $12,329.25 already raised, the NCGA is on its way to reaching its goal with the community’s help.

This new vehicle will ensure the smooth operation of multiple weekly markets, keeping fresh, local food accessible to everyone. Community support through participation, cooperation, donations, and sponsorships help NCGA fulfill its mission and move closer to its vision of a sustainable food system in Humboldt County. Show your support for the heart of Humboldt County’s local food system. Your donation makes a difference!

To make a donation, please visit www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org. The website also has a full list of Certified Farmers’ Markets, community markets, farm stands, and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms, as well as a directory of all farmers’ market vendors. ■

After another wet winter and above-average snowpack, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing ﬁre danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. This suspension takes eﬀect July 1, 2024, and suspends all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris such as branches and leaves.

Since January 1, 2024, CAL FIRE and firefighters across the state have already responded to over 2,429 wildfires. While outdoor burning of landscape debris by homeowners is no longer allowed, CAL FIRE is asking residents to take that extra time to ensure that they are prepared for wildfires by maintaining a minimum of 100 feet of Defensible Space around every home and buildings on their property and being prepared to evacuate if the time comes.

Here are some tips to help prepare homes and property:

• Clear all dead and/or dying vegetation 100 feet from

around all structures.

• Landscape with ﬁre resistant plants and non-ﬂammable ground cover.

• Find alternative ways to dispose of landscape debris like chipping or hauling it to a biomass energy or green waste facility.

The department may issue restricted temporary burning permits if there is an essential reason due to public health and safety. Agriculture, land management, ﬁre training, and other industrial-type burning may proceed if a CAL FIRE oﬃcial inspects the burn site and issues a special permit.

The suspension of burn permits for residential landscape debris does not apply to campfires within organized campgrounds or on private property. Campfires may be permitted if the campfire is maintained in such a manner as to prevent its spread to the wildland. A campfire permit can be obtained at local fire stations or online at PreventWildfireCA.org.

For additional information on how to create Defensible Space, on how to be prepared for wildfires, as well as tips to prevent wildfires, visit www. ReadyForWildfire.org. ■

Area 1 Agency on Aging Receives SAGECare Credential

SAGECare credential indicates LGBTQ+ cultural competency training

Area 1 Agency on Aging has recently been awarded the prestigious SAGECare Platinum Credential. This recognition is granted to service providers whose staﬀ have successfully completed SAGECare’s LGBTQ+ cultural competency training. SAGECare is a division of SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders), the country’s largest and oldest non-proﬁt dedicated to providing services and improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) older adults. According to SAGE’s website, sageusa. org, current reports estimate that there are approximately three million LGBTQ+ adults over age 50, and that number is expected to grow to around seven million by 2030.

SAGECare’s training equips individuals and organizations to develop respectful and harmonious relationships with LGBTQ+ seniors through empathy, communication and inclusivity. The credential is an indication of the highest level

of dedication to person-directed care, open to all people and welcoming to LGBTQ+ people and their allies.

“For 44 years, A1AA has been dedicated to helping older adults and people with disabilities live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities,” said Maggie Kraft, A1AA Executive Director. “We have a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging. Earning the SAGECare credential is part of that commitment. We want all people to know that they will receive help from A1AA in the welcoming and caring way that they deserve.”

Area 1 Agency operates Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Assistance is available by voice at 1-800-408-4636, or 707-442-3763, email at info@ a1aa.org. We have specialists bilingual in Spanish, and all other languages can be accommodated via our language interpretation service. ■

Lighting Up Your Life

Operating in Arcata, California, Nottland Studio is a boutique furniture and home goods store curated for “exceptional dreamers” (as founder Abigail Nottingham declares). As an interior designing professional, Abigail has a keen eye for furniture pieces and home goods that are simple, yet elegant. Each piece tells a story and has life breathed into it by men and women who live to create. The studio offers a wide range of upscale, bohemian treasures that are almost all exclusively locally created. The artifacts in Nottland Studio are curated with intention; one of the things that makes Abigail’s style so unique is the tendency to gravitate towards furniture where longevity is the most crucial characteristic beginning right at the moment of inception. You will find nothing that has been mass-produced inside the store.

Walking into the studio, you immediately notice the lean into an earthier color palate. This can be attributed to Abigail’s tendency to prefer more natural materials like wood and clay to synthetic polymers and plastics. The second thing is the store’s lighting. All the lighting fixtures in the studio are handcrafted installations by Lamps by Hilliard, an Arcata staple boutique

light-fixture company hailing from the 70s and headed by Sam Hilliard. “At Hilliard, we operate with one goal in mind: to create something useful, beautiful, and cherished” (Hilliardlamps.com). Hilliard lamps are characteristically both stylish and timeless. By using durable materials like bronze, stone, and glass they can ensure that their creations will become heirlooms for another generation. Using the appropriate mixture of space, color, and material, artists at Hilliard’s enhance every feature which, in turn, can elevate the space the lamp/fixture occupies. If you want to change the look of your home completely, the most important area to focus on is the lighting. It has also been proven that the lighting in your space directly impacts your mental health. So, if you find that you have been in a rut lately or just need to make a change, making the small investment to upgrade the lighting in your home might be the most useful use of funds possible.

Nottland Studios invites all who dare to stray away from the culture of single-use into a world of timeless beauty and handcrafted art Thursday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment Monday through Wednesday.

www.nottlandstudio.com abigail@nottlandstudio.com @nottland_studio

Make Memories at The Shootin’ Gallery

The Shootin’ Gallery stands as a beacon of nostalgia and creativity in the quaint town of Ferndale, California. As the brainchild of a photographer with a passion for bygone eras, this unique establishment transports its patrons back in time to experience the charm and elegance of yesteryear.

Founded by Brianna Owens, The Shootin’ Gallery was born from a lifelong fascination with the art of portraiture and a deep appreciation for the timeless allure of vintage aesthetics. After years of reveling in the old-time photo experience, Brianna seized the opportunity to turn a cherished hobby into a thriving business when the perfect studio space became available in Ferndale. And thus, The Shootin’ Gallery came to life.

Specializing in Victorian, steampunk and western variations, each photoshoot is a journey back in time, meticulously curated to capture the essence of a bygone era. Whether donning elegant Victorian attire, embracing the rugged Wild West, or venturing into the fantastical realm of steampunk, patrons are invited to step into the shoes of their ancestors and create timeless memories in sepia-toned perfection.

At the helm of The Shootin’ Gallery is Brianna, a seasoned photographer with a formal education in

portraiture from the Brooks Institute of Photography. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for capturing the essence of human expression, Brianna brings a wealth of expertise and passion to every session. From families and pets to maternity shoots and everything in between, Brianna excels in creating a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere where clients can let loose, embrace their playful side, and create lasting mementos of cherished moments.

But The Shootin’ Gallery is more than just a photography studio—it’s a stage where ordinary individuals become the protagonists of their own vintage tales. For Brianna there’s nothing quite as fulfilling as watching clients immerse themselves in the experience, shedding inhibitions, and allowing their inner characters to shine through. It’s a celebration of nostalgia, creativity, and above all, the joy of capturing timeless memories that will be cherished for generations to come.

In a world where time marches relentlessly forward, The Shootin’ Gallery offers a welcome respite—a chance to pause, rewind, and savor the timeless elegance of days gone by. So step inside, don your finest attire, and let the magic of antique photography transport you to a world where every moment is a masterpiece waiting to be captured.

Calendar of Events

AUGUST

12 MONDAY

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Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. This informational Zoom session will go over the steps and safeguards of Area 1 Agency on Aging’s matching process and the different types of homeshare partnerships. Email for the link. Free. homeshare@a1aa.org. a1aa.org/ homesharing. (707) 442-3763.

13 TUESDAY

ETC

Disability Peer Advocate Group. Second Tuesday of every month, 3 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Peer advocates supporting each other and furthering the disability cause. Email for the Zoom link. alissa@tilinet.org.

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Build English language confidence in ongoing online and in-person classes. All levels and first languages welcome. Join anytime. Pre-registration not required. Free. englishexpressempowered. com. (707) 443-5021.

14 WEDNESDAY

MOVIES

Sci-Fi Night: World of Tomorrow (2015-2020). 6-9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Pre-show 6 p.m. Raffle 7 p.m. Main feature 7:15 p.m. From the mind of Don Hertzfeldt comes all three-episodes of his sci-fi animated 2015 -2020 works. All ages. $6, $10 admission and poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. www.facebook.com/ events/1524007768190302. 707-613-3030.

THEATER

Henrik Ibsen Play-Reading and Discussion Group. 7-9 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. Read, explore and discuss four of Ibsen’s plays over six weeks: The Master Builder, The Wild Duck, Rosmersholm and The Lady from the Sea. No acting experience needed. Free. marc-gabriel@ sbcglobal.net. (530) 230-7545.

15 THURSDAY EVENTS

Flynn Creek Circus The Heavy Lift! Blue Lake Casino & Hotel, 777 Casino Way. A comic noir detective story with DangerJones and his trusty assistant Patsy in this season’s acrobatic narrative. Beer, wine and light concessions available for purchase. Tickets online. flynncreekcircus.com/.

16 FRIDAY

MUSIC

Live Music Fridays. 5:30-8 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Enjoy live music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Food, wine and beer available for purchase. Open at 4 p.m. Free entry. fieldbrookwinery.com.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. The ensemble reinterprets modern hits in classic styles like 1920s jazz, Swing, Doo-wop and Motown, performed by a talented cast of singers, dancers and instrumentalists. $20-$150.

Third Friday Funky Bluesy Soul-Series. 7:30 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Let’s groove! TBA. Drinks and snacks available. $5-$20 sliding scale.

The Tidepool High Divers. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Septentrio Tasting Room, 650 Sixth St., Arcata. We’re expanding our horizons and bringing our Country Western Rockabilly tunes to the Septentrio Winery Tasting Room. A new venue for us, help us celebrate our first time at the the tasting room. Great food and beverages available. You’re invited

to come out and enjoy a warm summer’s evening with us! 0. tsquare@reninet.com. 7074974160.

EVENTS

Flynn Creek Circus The Heavy Lift! Blue Lake Casino & Hotel, 777 Casino Way. See Aug. 15 listing.

17 SATURDAY

BOOKS

Breakdancing with Reckless Rex a Family Literacy Party. 12-1 p.m. Willow Creek Library, State routes 299 and 96. Humboldt County Library and Humboldt Literacy Project invite families to two FREE Family Literacy Parties with Rex Atienza on Saturday, August 17. Explore Breakdancing and Hip Hop culture with Humboldt Rockers’ Reckless Rex. Learn about the history of breaking, see it in action, and learn some moves! Rex will be at Willow Creek Library at 12 p.m. at 39 Mayfair (at 299 & 96) and at the Kim Yerton Memorial Library at 370 Loop Rd in Hoopa. These events are free for kids, teens, and the adults who love them. Each attendee gets to pick out a free book Free. literacyhelpers@gmail.com. www.humlib. org. 7074453655.

EVENTS

Flynn Creek Circus The Heavy Lift! Blue Lake Casino & Hotel, 777 Casino Way. See Aug. 15 listing. Yurok Tribe’s Klamath Salmon Festival. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Yurok Tribe Headquarters, 190 Klamath Blvd., Klamath. The 60th annual family-oriented event on the Yurok Reservation celebrating salmon and the river with live music, cultural demonstrations, local vendors, kids activities and more.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Humboldt-grown and GMO-free produce along with plants, meats and other products. Live music.

OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Walk. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for a free guided field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, August 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Kathryn Wendel at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for easy-to-walk trails and an opportunity to view a diverse range of species. Shorebird migration is well underway, so species like dowitchers, yellowlegs, godwits, curlews, and whimbrels may be present. 0. www.rras.org.

FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet leader Ren Bunce at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on history of the region, innovative aspects of wastewater management and birds and plants seen during the walk. Free. (707) 826-2359.

18 SUNDAY

ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. Art, crafts, live music and barbecue every Sunday through Sept. 13. Free. murphysmarkets.net. (707) 834-8720.

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Explore and enjoy a fusion of West African movements from Guinea, Senegal, Liberia, Congo and Mali with the genre of Afro beats and traditional West African drumming. $10-$15. together@sanctuaryarcata. org. sanctuaryarcata.org. (707) 822-0898.

For a full calendar and up-to-date information, visit northcoastjournal.com

MOVIES

Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989). 5-8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Sunday, Aug. 18th. Pre-Show 5PM. Movie Starts at 6PM. Along with her black cat Jiji, Kiki settles in a seaside town and starts a high-flying delivery service. Here begins her magical encounter with independence and responsibility, making lifelong friends and finding her place in the world. Enjoy themed cocktails, retro-video games, and a unique/ meticulously curated pre-show. Rediscover the magic of cult-classics on the big screen and relish the communal experience that only a gathering at the cinema can offer. Rated G. 103min. All Ages. *Film will be screened in Japanese language w/ English subtitles* $8 Admission | $12 Admission + Poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. www.facebook. com/events/1549503588932676. 707-613-3030.

MUSIC

Live Music: Saturdays and Sundays. 2-4:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Enjoy live music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Food, wine and beer available for purchase. Open at noon. Free entry. fieldbrookwinery.com. Sunday Art Market & Concert Series. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Join us for music by Wild Otis! Come shop local on the Plaza, get food to go for a picnic from the various local delis and brunch spots in town, and come dance and shop artisan vendors! meredith@arcatachamber.com. www.arcatachamber.com.

EVENTS

Flynn Creek Circus The Heavy Lift! Blue Lake Casino & Hotel, 777 Casino Way. See Aug. 15 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Free, hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free.

OUTDOORS

Dune Restoration Volunteer Days. Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ma-le’l Dunes North, Young Lane, Arcata. Help restore the biodiversity of the coastal dunes with the Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team. No experience necessary. Snacks and tools provided. Meet at the Ma-le’l Dunes North parking lot a few minutes before 10 a.m. dante@friendsofthedunes.org. friendsofthedunes.org/dert-days. (707) 444-1397. McKinleyville Botanical Garden Workday. 2-4 p.m. Hiller Park, 795 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Continue the progress on restoration of a small community-driven botanical garden, featuring pollinator- and bird-friendly plants. No experience needed. Learn about native plants; take home cuttings. Go west on Hiller Road to parking lot for Hammond Trail/Soccer/Dog Park. Garden is adjacent to children’s playground.

19 MONDAY

FOOD

Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. Enjoy a family-friendly dinner (menu changes monthly), then test your luck with bingo. All ages. $10 dinner, $10 for 10 bingo cards. vanduzengrange@gmail.com. instagram.com/ vanduzengrange. (707) 296-4161.

20 TUESDAY

ETC

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

21 WEDNESDAY

BOOKS

Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Green-

wood Ave. Enjoy stories with local storyteller Kit Mann every third Wednesday of the month. For children of all ages with their caregivers and other family members. Free. humlib.org. (707) 668-4207.

MOVIES

Sci-Fi Night: Scanners (1981). 6-9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Wednesday, August 21st. Pre-Show 6PM. Raffle 7PM. Main Feature 7:15PM. From innovative filmmaker David Cronenberg. A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called “scanning” to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non scanners. Enjoy themed cocktails, retro-video games, and a unique/meticulously curated pre-show. Rediscover the magic of cult-classics on the big screen and relish the communal experience that only a gathering at the cinema can offer. Rated R. 103min. All Ages (16 & Under Parent or Guardian is Strongly Recommended). $6 Admission | $10 Admission + Poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. www.facebook.com/events/856881283162711. 707-613-3030.

MUSIC

Fog Holler. 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Fog Holler is a bluegrass band with an edge. What gives them that edge is a topic of hot debate. For some, it’s musicianship - these bluegrass cats shred. For others, it’s the songwriting, traditional in style but topical in substance. Described as “The next generation of the many shades of grass”, Fog Holler’s captivating tunes and coordinated outfits are quickly enthralling longtime bluegrass fans and newcomers alike. Inspired by a range of influences from The Stanley Brothers to Buck Owens to Meshuggah, Fog Holler breathes fresh life into well worn forms like the murder ballad and the power waltz. 20. info@arcataplayhouse. org. www.playhousearts.org/. 7078221575.

THEATER

Henrik Ibsen Play-Reading and Discussion Group. 7-9 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See Aug. 14 listing.

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. -Sep. 2. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. An old-fashioned community fair with a carnival, live and satellite horse racing, exhibits, stunts, shows, food, music and more. Scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Monday, Sept. 2, with an additional weekend of racing Sept. 7-8. humcofair@frontiernet.net. humboldtcountyfair.org/. (707) 786-9511.

22 THURSDAY

EVENTS

McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce Mixer. 5:30-7 p.m. McKinleyville Community Service District, 1656 Sutter Road. Join the chamber and co-hosts Mckinleyville Community Service District for networking, refreshments, a raffle and more. mckinleyvillechamber@gmail.com. (707) 839-2449.

Pints For Non-Profits. 5-8 p.m. Humboldt Bay Social Club, 900 New Navy Base Road, Samoa. One dollar ($1) from every pint sold will be donated to Mid Klamath Watershed Council. Music by Ryan Roberts of Absynth Quartet, a dessert auction and food for sale from the Manzanilla Kitchen food truck. Free. mail@mkwc.org. humboldtbaysocialclub.com. (530) 627-3202. Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing.

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FOOD

Willow Creek Certified Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Veteran’s Park, Gower Lane, Willow Creek. See Aug. 15 listing.

23 FRIDAY

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing.

DANCE

Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. Monthly swing dance with included lesson at 7:30 p.m., music and dancing at 8:30 p.m. $15 (w/ band), $10 (no band), free for U.S. military veterans. loverlipe@gmail.com. fb.me/e/1mtainmOf. (707) 616-8484.

MUSIC

Live Music Fridays. 5:30-8 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. See Aug. 16 listing.

24 SATURDAY

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing.

OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Walk. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife

ACROSS

1. Chuck

5. Best Picture of 2005

10. Brand founded in 1979 by Brian Smith when he began importing sheepskin boots to the U.S. from Australia

14. It is, in Ibiza

15. Batting average, e.g.

16. Singer Bareilles

17. “Cheers” actress Perlman

18. Red-wrapped imports

19. Name of three Giants outfielders in 1963

20. Soprano Nellie and others

22. Hooter named for its small size

24. “Blueberries for ____” (classic children’s book)

25. Relating to the cover of the eyeball

29. Carry-____ (airplane totes)

30. Actor Vigoda with a 2016 obit that read he “outlived by about 34 years an erroneous report of his death that made him a cult figure”

32. Just get (by)

33. Co. led by Baryshnikov in the 1980s

35. Sheriff’s badges, often

38. Substituting for, in poetry

41. One way to wish

45. It may elicit a “ur welcome”

Sanctuary, South I Street. Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for a free guided field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, August 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Larry Karsteadt at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for easy-to-walk trails and an opportunity to view a diverse range of species. Shorebird migration is well underway, so species like dowitchers, yellowlegs, godwits, curlews, and whimbrels may be present. 0. www.rras.org.

FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet leader Gail Coonen at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on the theme of seasonal change. Free. (707) 826-2359. Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Day. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Stagecoach Hill Azalea Reserve, 15336 Highway 101, Trinidad. Work with park staff to remove competing vegetation from around western azaleas. Gloves and tools are provided. All participants receive a free day pass to Sue-meg State Park. Rain/wind/smoke cancel. Meet at the Stagecoach Azalea trailhead off Kane Road/ Big Lagoon Ranch Road near Mile Marker 112 on U.S. Highway 101. Free. desten.mertens@parks. ca.gov. (707) 677-3109.

25 SUNDAY

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing.

48. World Cup cry

49. Bay window

52. “Dig in!”

53. “Ha! That’s ____ one!”

55. Julius who developed a container in the 1870s to culture bacteria

56. Hwys.

57. On a farm team?

58. Glacial formations

60. Many a flea market transaction

61. Lupino and Tarbell

62. iPad reading

66. ____ empty stomach

67. With 69-Across, something an athlete is said to put on before competing (see the grid’s circles)

68. Prefix with -holic

69. See 67-Across

70. “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” org.

71. Sweetie pie

72. Played a prank on using bathroom tissue, informally

DOWN

1. Times spent in prison or in office

2. Milo of “The Verdict”

3. Designer McCartney

4. Car company once owned by G.M.

6. “Sick!”

46. ____ canvas (art exhibit designation)

5. Musical opposite of dimin.

7. “I’m ____ loss”

8. Customizable character in

a computer game

9. Old Testament prophet

10. Letters on a B-52

11. Palooka

12. Unlike a child

13. Bellow and Steinberg

21. “But with every deed you are sowing ____ / Though the harvest you may not see”: Ella Wheeler Wilcox

23. Wool source

26. More verdant

27. Heart test letters

28. Establishes a new foothold

31. Food preservative, briefly

34. Some four-year degs.

36. Losing line in tic-tac-toe

37. ____ Arbor, Michigan

38. Reason to hit the brakes

39. Like many holiday weekends

40. It can be a major turnoff

42. Grabbed some Z’s

43. Fragile fabric made from a plant fiber

44. Blushed

47. Boy

50. Wiped the slate clean

51. Driver’s ID: Abbr. 53. Matey’s yes 54. Become lenient (on)

59. Topic in a world religions course

60. Old theaters once owned by Howard Hughes

63. GWB’s successor 64. New pedometer reading

Mo. for campaign surprises

WORD SEARCH

Hot Fun in the Summertime

ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See Aug. 18 listing.

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

MOVIES

The Goonies (1985). 5-8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Sunday, Aug. 25th. PreShow 5PM. Movie Starts at 6PM. A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate’s long-lost treasure so they can save their town from a group of corpo stooges who want to their their beautiful coastal town into a golf course. Enjoy themed cocktails, retro-video games, and a unique/meticulously curated preshow. Rediscover the magic of cult-classics on the big screen and relish the communal experience that only a gathering at the cinema can offer. Rated PG. 114min. All Ages. $8 Admission | $12 Admission + Poster. nallumnosaj@gmail.com. www. facebook.com/events/360102280269407. 707-613-3030.

MUSIC

Sunday Art Market & Concert Series. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Join us for music by DJ Kyle Stasse (Juniper’s Dad) for some back-to-school fun! Come shop local on the Plaza, get food to go for a picnic from the various local delis and brunch spots in town, and come dance and shop artisan vendors! meredith@arcatachamber.com. www.arcatachamber.com.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

26 MONDAY

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing.

27 TUESDAY

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing.

ART

Ambient Cafe. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Monthly space for creatives with curated musical performances. Write, draw, paint, relax. Coffee, tea and baked goods available for purchase. Donations encouraged. together@sanctuaryarcata. org. sanctuaryarcata.org.

ETC

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

28 WEDNESDAY

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing.

MOVIES

Sci-Fi Night: Ex Machina (2015). 6-9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Wednesday, August 28th. Pre-Show 6PM. Raffle 7PM. Main Feature 7:15PM. A young programmer is selected to participate in a

ground-breaking experiment in synthetic intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a highly advanced humanoid A.I. Enjoy themed cocktails, retro-video games, and a unique/meticulously curated pre-show. Rediscover the magic of cult-classics on the big screen and relish the communal experience that only a gathering at the cinema can offer. Rated R. 108min. All Ages $6 Admission | $10 Admission + Poster. info@ arcatatheatre.com. www.facebook.com/ events/1156760672112324. 707-613-3030.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Trinidad Blessing of the Fleet. 10 a.m. Trinidad Harbor Overlook, corner of Trinity and Edwards streets. Annual event with crews of the local fishing fleet that features a traditional Native blessing, a nondenominational blessing, warm refreshments, student art and music. Free.

29 THURSDAY

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing.

FOOD

Willow Creek Certified Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Veteran’s Park, Gower Lane, Willow Creek. See Aug. 15 listing.

30 FRIDAY

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing.

31 SATURDAY

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing.

ART

Trinidad Art Night for August. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. Featuring Jenni & David and the Sweet Soul Band at Saunders Plaza East. Town-wide art walk with live music, artist receptions, classes, crafts, face-painting, pop-up sales and silks or fire performances by Circus of Elements. Free. trinidadartnight.com.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing.

OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Walk. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for a free guided field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, August 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Tamar Danufsky at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for easy-to-walk trails and an opportunity to view a diverse range of species. Shorebird migration is well underway, so species like dowitchers, yellowlegs, godwits, curlews, and whimbrels may be present. 0. www. rras.org.

FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569

S. G St. Meet leader Katy Allen at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on plants, birds and wastewater treatment. Free. (707) 826-2359.

SEPTEMBER

1 SUNDAY

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing.

ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See Aug. 18 listing.

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

EVENTS

Blue Lake Sunday Social. 12-4 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. The Blue Lake Block Parties team presents food and artisan vendors, music, sunshine, farm stands and more every Sunday in September. bluelakeblockparties@gmail. com. facebook.com/LoggerBar.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

OUTDOORS

Clean the Sidewalk Day. First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Valley West Park, Hallen Drive, Arcata. Help pick up non-hazardous items left behind. Meet at the park entrance for instructions, supplies and check-in. gmartin@cityofarcata.org. cityofarcata.org.

ETC

September Free Admission for College Students. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. For more info, visit natmus.humboldt.edu.

2 MONDAY

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing.

3 TUESDAY

MUSIC

First Tuesday of the Month Sing-Along. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Join Joel Sonenshein as he leads a sing-along of your favorite folk, rock and pop songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Songbooks provided. $3. (707) 407-6496. FOR KIDS

Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. Explore new exhibits and activities, including marine science, a bear, discovery boxes, microscopes, puzzles, scavenger hunts and more. Tuesday through Friday. $3 youth, $6 adult, $15 family, free for members. natmus@humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/natmus. (707) 826-4480.

ETC

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

5 THURSDAY

MUSIC

Ordinary Elephant. 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Mesmerizing folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour

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that’s earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. The songs are timeless, rooted in rich, character-driven storytelling, and the performances are similarly transportive, fueled by delicately intertwined banjo, guitar, and octave mandolin. Press play on Ordinary Elephant and you’ll hear more than just a husband and wife; you’ll hear the sound of sincerity and commitment, of patience and gratitude, and revel in the simple beauty of the moment. 20. info@arcataplayhouse.org. www. playhousearts.org/. 7078221575.

6 FRIDAY

ETC

First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. Music, food trucks, artisans and more. Must have a doctor’s recommendation or be over the age of 21 to enter. Free. Herbandmarket@ gmail.com. (707) 630-4221.

7 SATURDAY

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing.

ETC

Abbey of the Redwoods Flea Market. First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Local arts, products, goods. Free entry.

8 SUNDAY

ART Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See Aug. 18 listing.

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

EVENTS

Blue Lake Sunday Social. 12-4 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Sep. 1 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

OUTDOORS

Second Sunday Cycling Tour of the Arcata Marsh. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Andy Feinstein leads a 90-minute tour focusing on wetlands, wildlife and wastewater treatment. Heavy rain cancels. Free. (707) 826-2359.

ETC

Humboldt Flea Market. Second Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. New location. Browse antiques, collectibles, tools, records, clothes, crafts, pies, jams and more. $2, free for kids under 13.

10 TUESDAY

Toastmasters International. Second Tuesday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

ETC

Disability Peer Advocate Group. Second Tuesday of every month, 3 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing. English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

11 WEDNESDAY

MUSIC

Sam Reider and the Human Hands. 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Led by accordionist, pianist, and composer Sam Reider, the Human

Hands is an innovative collective of acoustic musicians exploring the crossroads of folk, jazz, and classical music from around the world. Reider was featured on NPR Tiny Desk and nominated for a Latin GRAMMY award for his recent duo record with Venezuelan artist Jorge Glem. He has performed, recorded and collaborated with a range of artists including Jon Batiste, Sierra Hull, Laurie Lewis, and Paquito d’Rivera. Irresistible melodies, joyful improvisation, and otherworldly sounds collide in what The New York Times calls “modern folk music with saxophone and accordion.” 20. info@arcataplayhouse.org. www.playhousearts. org/. 7078221575.

14 SATURDAY

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing. Corks, Forks and Kegs. Central Avenue, McKinleyville, Central Avenue. Annual beer & wine walk with food tastings put on by the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce. Pre-sale: $45/Designated driver $25 Day of: $50/$30. jesse@mckinleyvillechamber.com. mckinleyvillechamber.com/member-services/corks-forks-kegs/. 707-839-2449.

OUTDOORS

Dune Restoration Volunteer Day. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Restore the biodiversity of the coastal dunes with the team. Snacks and tools provided. Meet at the center a few minutes before 10 a.m. Free. info@ friendsofthedunes.org. friendsofthedunes.org. (707) 444-1397.

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Day. 9 a.m.-noon. Trinidad State Beach, Trinidad State Beach. Volunteers will work with park staff to remove invasive species such as English ivy from various locations. Gloves and tools provided. All participants will receive a free day pass to Sue-meg State Park. Wind/rain/smoke may cancel. Please meet at the corner of Stagecoach and Anderson roads. Free. desten.mertens@parks.ca.gov. (707) 677-3109.

15 SUNDAY

ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See Aug. 18 listing.

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

EVENTS

Blue Lake Sunday Social. 12-4 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Sep. 1 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

OUTDOORS

Dune Restoration Volunteer Days. Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ma-le’l Dunes North, Young Lane, Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing. McKinleyville Botanical Garden Workday. 2-4 p.m. Hiller Park, 795 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Aug. 18 listing.

17 TUESDAY

ETC

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

18 WEDNESDAY

BOOKS

Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Aug. 21 listing.

20 FRIDAY

MUSIC

Third Friday Jazz. 7:30 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. RLAD with featured guest, Claire Bent, vocals. Drinks and snacks available. $5-$20 sliding scale.

21 SATURDAY

EVENTS

North Country Fair. . Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Celebrate the diversity of the community and the Fall Equinox over two days with craft, food and information booths, two parades, two stages of live music and a lawn performance area. Free.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing.

22 SUNDAY

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

EVENTS

Blue Lake Sunday Social. 12-4 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Sep. 1 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

24 TUESDAY

ART

Ambient Cafe. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 27 listing.

MUSIC

Hot Tuna. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Psych rock. $20-$55.

ETC

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

26 THURSDAY

EVENTS

McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce Mixer. 5:30-7 p.m. Boys & Girls of the Redwoods Mckinleyville, 1685 Gwin Road. Join the chamber and co-hosts Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods for networking, refreshments, a raffle and more. mckinleyvillechamber@gmail.com. (707) 839-2449.

27 FRIDAY

DANCE

Humboldt Latin Dance and Music Festival. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Award-winning instructors teach 20+ workshops in salsa, Bachata, Cuban dances and more. Three late-night dance parties on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with a bar and DJs. Wristbands available presale online or at the door. $25. latindancehumboldt@gmail. com. humboldtlatindance.com. (707) 816-2809. Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. See Aug. 23 listing.

28 SATURDAY

ART

Trinidad Art Night for September. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. Featuring Claire Bent & Citizen Funk at Saunders Plaza East. This townwide art walk includes a variety of venues and live music, artist receptions, classes, crafts, face-painting, pop-up sales and silks or fire performances by Circus of Elements. Free. trinidadartnight.com.

DANCE

Humboldt Latin Dance and Music Festival. 9-1 a.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. See Sep. 27 listing.

EVENTS Fieldbrook Art and Wine Festival. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Food, music, local artisans and craftspeople, art, wine and beer. Benefits Fieldbrook Education Foundation and Fieldbrook School. Free entry. fieldbrookwinery.com/. (707) 839-3201.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing.

29 SUNDAY

DANCE

Humboldt Latin Dance and Music Festival. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. See Sep. 27 listing. Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

MUSIC

Zlatomir Fung. 7 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. The youngest cellist to win the International Tchaikovsky Competition, the 24-year-old is artist-in-residence with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs.

EVENTS

Blue Lake Sunday Social. 12-4 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Sep. 1 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

1 TUESDAY

MUSIC

First Tuesday of the Month Sing-Along. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Sep. 3 listing.

EVENTS

Cool and Creepy Discovery Day. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. Happening near the end of October. For more info, visit natmus.humboldt.edu.

FOR KIDS

Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. See Sep. 3 listing.

ETC

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

OCTOBER

4 FRIDAY

ETC

First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See Sep. 6 listing.

5 SATURDAY

MUSIC

Sponge. 9 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. bluelakecasino.com.

EVENTS

The Medieval Festival of Courage. Blue Lake Horse Arena, 210 Chartin Road. Costumes, performances and Medieval fun for the family. Oct. 5 and 6. $10, $5 for children 3-12, free to children 2 and under.

Pastels on the Plaza. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. This benefit for Northcoast Children’s Services is supported by local business sponsors and features more than 100 artists chalk drawing on the plaza during the Arcata Farmers Market. Free. info@ncsheadstart.org.

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FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing. ETC

Abbey of the Redwoods Flea Market. First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Sep. 7 listing.

6 SUNDAY

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

OUTDOORS

Clean the Sidewalk Day. First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Valley West Park, Hallen Drive, Arcata. See Sep. 1 listing.

8 TUESDAY

Toastmasters International. Second Tuesday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

ETC

Disability Peer Advocate Group. Second Tuesday of every month, 3 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

11 FRIDAY

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Haunted Rail Tour. . Timber Heritage Association, 930 Vance Avenue, Samoa. TimberHeritage.org.

12 SATURDAY

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS

Haunted Rail Tour. Timber Heritage Association, 930 Vance Avenue, Samoa. See Oct. 11 listing.

OUTDOORS

Dune Restoration Volunteer Day. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Sep. 14 listing.

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Day. 9 a.m.-noon. Trinidad State Beach, Trinidad State Beach. See Sep. 14 listing.

13 SUNDAY

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

OUTDOORS

Second Sunday Cycling Tour of the Arcata Marsh. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Sep. 8 listing.

ETC

Humboldt Flea Market. Second Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Sep. 8 listing.

15 TUESDAY

ETC

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

16 WEDNESDAY

BOOKS

Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Aug. 21 listing.

17 THURSDAY

FOOD

18 FRIDAY

MUSIC

Third Friday Funky Bluesy Soul-Series. 7:30 p.m.

Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Let’s dance! TBA. Drinks and snacks available. $5-$20 sliding scale.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Haunted Rail Tour. Timber Heritage Association, 930 Vance Avenue, Samoa. See Oct. 11 listing.

19 SATURDAY

MUSIC

Deana Carter. 8 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Country music superstar whose hits include “Strawberry Wine” and “We Danced Anyway.” bluelakecasino.com.

EVENTS

Halloween Block Party. 2-7 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. Third annual family-friendly event. Free. bluelakeblockparties@ gmail.com. facebook.com/LoggerBar.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Haunted Rail Tour. Timber Heritage Association, 930 Vance Avenue, Samoa. See Oct. 11 listing.

20 SUNDAY

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

OUTDOORS

Dune Restoration Volunteer Days. Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ma-le’l Dunes North, Young Lane, Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

22 TUESDAY

ART

Ambient Cafe. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 27 listing.

ETC

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

24 THURSDAY

EVENTS

Mckinleyville Chamber of Commerce Mixer. 5:30-7 p.m. Coast Central Credit Union, 1968 Central Ave, McKinleyville. Join the chamber and co-hosts Coast Central Credit Union for networking, refreshments, a raffle and more. mckinleyvillechamber@gmail.com. coastccu.org. (707) 839-2449.

25 FRIDAY

DANCE

Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. See Aug. 23 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Haunted Rail Tour. Timber Heritage Association, 930 Vance Avenue, Samoa. See Oct. 11 listing.

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New this

• Silver Starlets Acrobats

• Super Diamond Concert

• 3rd weekend of Horseracing Sept 7th & 8th Aug.21ST-Sep.2ND

• Pie and Hot Dog Eating Contests

• Tim Brownlow Memorial Race

26 SATURDAY

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Haunted Rail Tour. Timber Heritage Association, 930 Vance Avenue, Samoa. See Oct. 11 listing.

27 SUNDAY

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

29 TUESDAY

ETC

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

NOVEMBER

1 FRIDAY

ETC

First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See Sep. 6 listing.

2 SATURDAY

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing.

ETC

Abbey of the Redwoods Flea Market. First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Sep. 7 listing.

3 SUNDAY

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

OUTDOORS

Clean the Sidewalk Day. First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Valley West Park, Hallen Drive, Arcata. See Sep. 1 listing.

5 TUESDAY

MUSIC

First Tuesday of the Month Sing-Along. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Sep. 3 listing.

FOR KIDS

Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. See Sep. 3 listing.

ETC

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

9 SATURDAY

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing.

OUTDOORS

Dune Restoration Volunteer Day. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Sep. 14 listing.

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Day. 9 a.m.-noon. Sue-meg State Park, 4150 Patrick’s Point Drive, Trinidad. Join park staff to remove invasive plant species in the park. Gloves and tools provided. All attendants receive a free day pass to Sue-meg State Park. Ask entrance station attendant for that days’ work site. Rain/ wind/smoke may cancel the event. Free. desten. mertens@parks.ca.gov. (707) 677-3109.

10 SUNDAY DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

OUTDOORS

Second Sunday Cycling Tour of the Arcata Marsh. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Sep. 8 listing.

ETC

Humboldt Flea Market. Second Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Sep. 8 listing.

12 TUESDAY

ETC

Disability Peer Advocate Group. Second Tuesday of every month, 3 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

16 SATURDAY

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing.

17 SUNDAY

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

19 TUESDAY

ETC

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

20 WEDNESDAY

BOOKS

Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Aug. 21 listing.

EVENTS

Mckinleyville Chamber of Commerce Mixer

Hosted by Tri Counties Bank. 5:30-7 p.m. Tri Counties Bank, 1640 Central Ave, McKinleyville. Join co-hosts Tri Counties Bank and the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce for the November Mixer. Networking, refreshments, beverages, community, raffle prizes. mckinleyvillechamber@ gmail.com.

22 FRIDAY

DANCE

Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. See Aug. 23 listing.

23 SATURDAY

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing.

24 SUNDAY

DANCE

Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 18 listing.

EVENTS

46th Annual Mushroom Fair. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. A day filled with food trucks, vendors, fresh mushroom displays, educational talks, workshops and more. Mushroom cultivation kits, books, art and apparel will be for sale. The public is encouraged to bring mushrooms they would like to have identified (or photos of the top and bottom of the mushrooms). Hosted by the Humboldt Bay Mycological Society. $10, $5 students, seniors (60+), veterans, kids 7-17, free for kids 6 and under, HBMS members: Free and early access at 10 a.m.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 18 listing.

26 TUESDAY

ART

Ambient Cafe. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Aug. 27 listing.

ETC

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 13 listing.

28 THURSDAY

OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh Thanksgiving Day Walk. 10 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Join Friends of the Arcata Marsh for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine leg-stretcher before your big dinner. Meet in front of the center on South G Street. Free. (707) 826-2359.

30 SATURDAY

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Aug. 17 listing. ■

Four day event with prize drawings and

Business Directory

APPLIANCES

Poletski’s Appliance Center

341 W Harris St., Eureka (707) 445-3138 poletskis.com

AUTO & TRUCK SERVICES

Conti Auto Repair

2600 Harris St., #4856, Eureka (707) 443-3505 rayconti.com

CANNABIS STORES

Satori Wellness

1551 Nursery Way B, McKinleyville (707) 839-4599 satoriwellness.org

CLEANING SERVICES

Above All Cleaning Services

1753 River Bar Road, Fortuna (707) 617-0904 aboveallcleaning.net

Cleaning Solutions

2345 Togo St., Eureka (707) 362-5618

CLOTHING & OUTDOOR GEAR

Picky Picky Picky

600 E St., Eureka (707) 444-9201 pickypickypickystores.com

CONTRACTORS & HOME SERVICES

Allen Epperly Handyman (707) 599-7723

Anthony’s Tile (707) 362-6356 anthonystileca.com

Arcata Cabinet 5000 West End Rd., Suite.3, Arcata (707) 826-2680 arcatacabinet.com

Blue Sky Roofer (707) 280-8417 blueskyroofer.com

Humbuildt Homes (707) 616-1172 humbuildthomes.com

LJG Builders (707) 497-7012 ljgbuilders.com

On Point Construction (707) 407-8512 onpointconstructionca.com

DIESEL

EQUIPMENT

SALES & REPAIR

Trinity Diesel 5065 Boyd Rd., Arcata (707) 826-8400 trinitydiesel.com

EDUCATION

Cal Poly Humboldt Athletic Dept.

1 Harpst St., Arcata (707) 826-3011 humboldt.edu

ELECTRICAL & SOLAR COMPANIES

Green Belt Electrical (707) 476-3720 greenbeltelectrical.com

Solar Projects Unlimited / Solar Racks

932 9th St., Arcata (707) 826-9214 facebook.com/SolarProjectsUnlimited

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Humboldt County Fair Ferndale humboldtcountyfair.org

Humboldt Paintball Community 2013 Drake Hill Road, Fortuna (707) 498-3835 humboldtpaintball.com

FURNITURE STORES

Delta Mattress & Sofa Outlet

705 Fourth St., Eureka (707) 442-4510 deltamattress.com

Furniture Design Center 1716 Fifth St., Eureka (707) 442-6300 furnituredesigncenter.net

Living Styles Fine Furniture Galleries

Second & A streets, Eureka (707) 443-3161

GROCERY STORES

Eureka Natural Foods 1450 Broadway, Eureka (707) 442-6325 2165 Central Ave., McKinleyville, (707) 839-3636 eurekanaturalfoods.com

HEATING CONTRACTOR

Six Rivers Mechanical Humboldt and Trinity counties (707) 499-5867 sixriversmechanical.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

K. Co Interior Design

612 Second St., Eureka (310) 359-8683 kcointeriors.com

Nottland Studio 699 G St., Arcata nottlandstudio.com

LANDSCAPING

Genevieve Schmidt Landscape Design and Fine Garden Maintenance (707) 822-2075 genevieveschmidtdesign.com

Green Man Forest Restoration (707) 740-8247 gnfirestresto@gmail.com

Hewson’s Landscaping (707) 601-9696 facebook.com/HewsonLandscaping

Ramone’s Landscaping 5103 Meyers Ave, Eureka (707) 498-3236

MIDWIVES

Moonstone Midwives Birth Center

4677 Valley East Blvd. #2, Arcata (707) 633-3009 moonstonemidwives.com

MORTGAGE COMPANIES

Matthew Antongiovanetti, Fairway Independant Morgage Company 322 First St., Eureka 707-834-1199 fairway.com/lo/matt-antongiovanni-1706649

MOTORCYCLE

GRAPHICS & REPAIR

Fontaine’s Monster Graphics and Custom Bike Builds 147 S. Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna (707) 679-8461 kathleen400@gmail.com

PET ADOPTION

Miranda’s Rescue 1603 Sandy Prairie Road, Fortuna (707) 725-4449 mirandasrescue.org

PHOTOGRAPHY

Double B UAV LLC (707) 613-0112 doublebuav.com

The Shootin’ Gallery 563 Main St., Ferndale (707) 798-7707 instagram.com/theshootingallery

PUBLICATIONS

The Ferndale Enterprise 394 Main St., Ferndale (707) 442-1400 theenterprise.net

REAL ESTATE

Elemental Real Estate + Design 1101 H St., Suite 2, Arcata (707) 601-1331 elementalrealestate.com

REALTOR

Tracy Helard-Schumard, Forbes & Associates

1807 Central Ave., McKinleyville (707) 845-2448 tracyshumard.com

Kilen Gilpin, Community Realty (707) 599-5770 communityrealty.net

RESTAURANTS

Rita’s Margaritas and Mexican Grill

855 8th St., Arcata (707) 822-1010 facebook.com/RitasArcata

RETAIL & GIFT SHOPS

Bell & Hook 863 H St., Arcata (707) 630-3571 bellandhook.com

Humboldt’s Hometown Store

394 Main St., Ferndale (707) 496-0588 humboldtshometownstore.com

Plaza

808 G St., Arcata (707) 822-2250 plazaarcata.com

TOWING SERVICE

Mike Astry Off Road Towing and Recovery

3596 Dows Prairie Rd., McKinleyville (707) 498-6664 Find me on Facebook