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Dear Readers, I’m thrilled to welcome you back to the latest edition of My Humboldt Life magazine! We hope you enjoyed the first few issues as much as we’ve enjoyed bringing them to life. Your feedback and support have been nothing short of inspiring, and we are truly grateful to have you as part of this growing community.
When the team set out to create this magazine, our goal was simple: to highlight the positive aspects of Humboldt County, its people, places and unique stories. From the stunning landscapes to the innovative entrepreneurs and artists to the farmers, every corner of our region has something special to offer, and we’re honored to share that with you.
In this issue, we continue our journey through Humboldt’s businesses and the folks behind them. Whether you’re here for the latest updates on local companies, profiles of our talented residents, or tips on where to explore next, there’s something in here for everyone.
Thank you for being part of My Humboldt Life. We look forward to many more adventures together, discovering the stories that make this place our home.
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Natalie Walston first came to Arcata to attend, then work for, what is now Cal Poly Humboldt. She was instantly hooked on Humboldt. She stayed on, working for the university and settling into a happy life raising her family. Happy lives come with great friends who will dream with you over a glass of sauvignon blanc. In 2012 when Natalie’s friend mentioned that the venerable Plaza Design was going to close, they both thought, “What if?” They both felt that Plaza Design was a Humboldt institution that needed to be saved. With her friend spearheading the acquisition, Natalie became operations manager of the rechristened Plaza, building upon its original mission of interior design. “I left a 12-year university career to work in retail again for the first time
since I was 16,” she says. Walston’s two children grew up working at Plaza — the oldest now uses those skills in her current position and the youngest has just moved on from packing boxes to hitting the books.
After buying out her friend, Walston hit her stride by creating a retail web of community support. Locally made hot sauces and culinary delights are presented with smart tableware. Have you tried that scrumptious pepper jam yet? Regional cookbooks are at hand for the gastronomic explorer who wants to make sure their guests — be they vegan, gluten free or carnivores — are happy, too. You can find a new family treasure in an offset bread knife or rolling pin crafted by a local woodcrafter. Walston features Humboldt
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artists to give your home the cultural splash it needs while supporting your own arts community. Pick out a lovely card to go with the necklace designed and created by a talented artisan.
The holistic gift and home store knows how to serve the Humboldtian lifestyle. Walston keeps the north coast up on handbags in vogue, yet she remains true to the original Plaza Design mission and her own Pacific Northwest aesthetic. Walston says she must be selective of ready to buy pieces displayed on the floor, but also gives customers the flexibility to customize fabrics. She offers custom furniture that goes beyond the garden variety sofa that might survive your family for two years (with luck). “Our customers are forest and beach adjacent with dogs and kids that use their furniture. They do not need over the top fancy. That is not how Humboldt rolls.”
When Walston added gifts for men, it proved so popular she created its own section. She went from displaying colognes and grooming kits to thinking another store just might fill the bill. After an “11-year incubation,” Bell and Hook opened on Arcata’s Plaza. “In the back of my head I ruminated about what a fun category to buy for, to curate a selection of items that make you so glad you have to have this,” she says.
They say that you don’t choose Humboldt, Humboldt chooses you. In choosing Natalie Walston, Humboldt shows it’s keeping up the good work. “Arcata is a wonderful place to be a business owner. It’s a community that will help you commiserate or celebrate. Our customers support us as well, placing a high value on shopping locally.” Every year since Plaza opened for business, the store (and now Bell and Hook) has participat-
ed in Sale for Survivors, an annual event to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Walston’s community support does not stop there. She donates $5,000-$7,000 in products per year for fundraisers. “It’s tough when you can’t just cough up cash. We want to keep donating every way we can.”
It is obvious Walston loves what she does. “My Humboldt life is community-based. I’ve lived here for over 30 years. Working for HSU, I had a rich life with many friends. It was shocking how my life expanded with the move into retail. I make so many fascinating friends through business. Everywhere I go I run into someone I know. It makes me smile to be an integral part of this community.” Stop in and pick up some wine glasses of your own to dream over. It could change your life or maybe just make it a bit more stylish. ■
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Humboldt is deep into a new foodie era: Food trucks and popups have entered the chat. Mobile food businesses, which used to be few and far between, have arrived in numbers now, rivaling the classic brick-and-mortar-style dining, bringing new formats and flavors to foodies yearning for expanded options. With food stands and trucks lining the streets at every farmers market, festival and community event, we’re now spoiled for choice from small-batch creators with the freedom to flex their creativity through evolving menus and innovative collaborations. When you find yourself returning to the same stand for more, and lightly stalking its Instagram account to see where they’ll pop up next, you know you’ve found a good one.
The Ville Co., owned by chef Marvin Ventura, appeared on the Humboldt food scene in 2021. His core offerings are rooted in his Afro-Salvadoran heritage — pupusas, tacos and soups to die for, to name a few — but with elements of fusion and time that bring everything to a heightened level. When Ventura started cooking professionally, he originally did not want to cook Salvadoran food, a sentiment many of us share over the food we grew up eating “I was tired of it,” he says, “but when I started my business, I decided I wanted to start with elevating these traditional dishes, like curtido, which I never really liked, but I decided to perfect my own recipe with purple cabbage instead of green.” He goes on to describe his process for his purple curtido, which includes infusing apple cider vinegar with all the right spices so the traditional pupusa accompaniment becomes a co-star instead of an afterthought. This is the consistent theme to Ventura’s food: treating each ingredient and each process as if it’s the star of the show. While he’s always tended toward organic ingredients, moving to Humboldt
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influenced his ethos of cooking in-season. “I now understand farm to table. I come from the hood, so I really appreciate what it means to people here to keep the streets clean, both the streets outside and inside your body,” he says. By sourcing fresh produce from the local Harvest Hub and farmers markets, including from Happy Heart Farm and Woven Hearts Herb Farm, his menus stay fresh, exciting and spontaneous. His homemade masa, while not sourced locally, is still sourced thoughtfully, however. A common thread in many of the dishes dreamed up at the Ville Co. is the masa. Ventura sources heritage grains from different states in Mexico; all the corn used in his kitchen comes from non-GMO, certified organic heirloom cultivars (except the purple corn, which is nonGMO sourced from Peru). His
process for each batch lasts two and a half days, from cooking down the starches in calcium hydroxide, to steeping it, to stone grinding to the perfect consistency. “Heirloom corn is amazing, it’s a huge difference in flavor when you’re using store-bought corn flour versus grinding your own. I invite everyone to try heirloom corn to see how they’ve been missing out with store-bought tortillas.”
The masa, essentially, is the traditional foundation to the local bounty he transforms, from tacos to chips, tostadas and even a pizza crust collab. A recent batch of tacos, for example, featured a seductively marbled Foggy Bottoms Boys flank steak, marinated and grilled to perfection, topped with fresh cilantro, onion and homemade salsa, all on top of fresh blue corn tortillas. His pupusas — a blend of three
cheeses with loroco (edible vine flowers common in Central America) — are, perhaps the best introduction to his heritage grain masa and the full flavor it lends to the dish. And for a little crunch, drying and frying the masa into fresh chips makes the perfect vehicle for his Peruvian ceviche, made of fresh hunks of local halibut cooked in an acidic bath of leche de tigre, a dynamite marinade of lime juice, onion, garlic and fish stock. “The same love and passion I have for corn is the same I have for stocks and broth. Taking the time to cook it down, all the steps, I love it,” says Ventura. If the masa doesn’t fully knock your socks off, his soups surely will. With winter and soup season rolling in, the soups at the Ville Co. are a
must-try experience with a depth of flavor indicative of the labor of love pouring into each pot. The birria de chiva — traditional birria made with goat — is a deep crimson broth reduced into a thick consistency over 10 hours, packed with heat and absolutely no gaminess. “A lot of people in our culture are too quick and impatient; you’ve got to cook low and slow,” he says, which helps the goat taste just like the most tender beef. Then there’s the verde chicken posole, bright and spicy, with organic chicken, hominy, and featuring another 10-hour stock. The pièce de résistance is a garnish of the most intensely flavorful fried chicken skin that’s ever graced your lips (it’s, admittedly, rage-inducing that an entire trough of
that chicken skin isn’t served with each bowl). For a little hint of Asian fusion, he tops it off with some homemade chili oil. If the devil’s in the details, it explains why his food feels so sinfully delicious.
The Ville Co. regularly collaborates with local chefs to make unexpected fusions for pop-up events, but his partnership with local chef Alex Hoy of Food with Hoy marries Latin and Asian cuisines into a flavor explosion greater than the sum of its parts. “We clicked over the grill and kept getting together to curate menus. A lot of people talk about food and ingredients and like the same things, but you can’t just work with everyone. Together, we’re like Shaq and Kobe, we elevate each other in the kitchen.” It’s this spirit of collaboration that challenges Ventura to
consistently present top tier innovations coming out of the kitchen while still honoring and perfecting traditional flavors and techniques.
The Ville Co.
100 Ericson Ct., Ste. 100F, Arcata (562) 855-3064 theville.co.com
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The Ville Co. pops up at various locales around Humboldt. Ventura can be found posted up at the Arcata farmers market each Saturday throughout summer and following on social media is the best way to catch his pop-up and event schedule. His heritage grain tortillas, under his brand Calixto Bodega, can be found at both Eureka Natural Food and North Coast Co-Op locations in northern Humboldt. This winter, he plans to launch on DoorDash so the community can savor his creations on demand. ■
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By Genevieve Schmidt
The redwoods are an iconic part of living in Humboldt, and as a garden designer I’m always delighted when we get to plant around and highlight these majestic trees. That said, the reality of gardening among a stand of redwoods can be more challenging than it looks. The shade, acidic soil, and thirsty root systems can easily starve out ordinary garden plants, and the huge amount of leaves they shed each fall can cause further strain. But by following a few simple guidelines, you can set yourself up for success.
Don’t hide that trunk!
The craggy texture and rich reddish brown color of the bark makes it one of the trees’ most striking features, so avoid crowding it by planting too close to the trunk. This makes sense not only from an aesthetic standpoint, but from a practical perspective as well: You won’t be able to dig a good planting hole in the thick woody roots within six feet of the trunk. If you must plant anything closer than six feet, choose well adapted forest natives like salal (Gaultheria shallon) or redwood sorrel (Oxalis oregana).
Add fresh soil (but keep it away from the trunk). Many mature plants can happily coexist with redwoods, but getting a baby plant started is a lot tougher when it has to compete with redwood roots for its nour-
ishment.
The trick is to make a generously-sized planter bed and build it up with eight or more inches of fresh topsoil mixed with compost. That way, your new plants can get a few years of growth behind them before the redwood roots invade the space. That said, keep any new soil at least six feet away from the trunk, as burying the crown of any tree can cause them to rot.
bleberry and salmonberry (Rubus parviflorus and Rubus spectabilis), both of which provide delectable snacks, and wax myrtle (Myrica californica) which in larger areas can provide both food and habitat for birds.
Choose acid-loving and other well-adapted plants.
As the redwood leaves break down into mulch, they cause the soil to become too acidic for many common garden plants like roses and daylilies. By contrast, acid-loving plants will be better adapted to get the nutrients they need from the soil under the redwoods. Rhododendrons (try the abundantly-blooming ‘Hoppy’ and ‘Dora Amateis’), Azaleas, maples, and ferns will happily thrive in partly shady spots under redwoods, while dwarf conifers, heathers, and many ornamental grasses can be grown in hotter zones. Don’t forget about native plants like flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum), thim-
Design with the maintenance in mind.
Though they are evergreen, redwoods shed a huge number of leaves in autumn and through early winter. You could argue that this makes a great natural mulch, but it can be too much of a good thing when it fully covers the foliage of your plants to where they can’t photosynthesize, or are bearing a heavy load of damp leaf litter. Choose plants with a sturdy enough structure that they can hold up under that yearly leaf drop such as native vine maples (Acer circinatum) or huckleberries (Vaccinium ovatum). For groundcovers and perennials, choose ones with a smoother texture that can be easily raked or groomed without causing damage, such as golden variegated Japanese
forest grass (Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’), purple-blooming Douglas iris (Iris douglasiana) or bronzey autumn ferns (Dryopteris erythrosora), which can be gently shaken clean. Use broad brush strokes. Under such majestic trees, larger groupings of plants look much more impactful than a one-of-this, one-ofthat aesthetic. One classic look is to cluster stands of different types of native fern. Giant chain fern (Woodwardia fimbriata) with its exuberantly lush growth habit; sword fern (Polystichum munitum) with its strongly upright shape, and deer fern (Blechnum spicant) with its wiry black stems make a perfect trio together for a flourishing green understory.
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
By Rene Kindinger
As Arcata’s (and the rest of the world’s) population continues to expand and the land vs. price ratio continues to dramatically shift, we are seeing not only an increase in the homeless population, but also a growing number of young people that are choosing to remain at home well into their late twenties. Housing these days has become more expensive than the average young family can afford, forcing them to rent longer and look for alternative options.
Isaac Lyons started his ADU project, currently attached to his contracting business known as Humbuildt Homes, to create potential solutions to the housing crisis that seems to have public officials stumped. The inventive modular structures he proposes (and builds) create a more affordable, easily transformable option that can fit into smaller spaces and make creative use out of the space they occupy. If you want a home that is larger, all you must do is attach multiple units together for a cohesive union of the pieces. What he envisions goes beyond the standard single family ADUs that have become increasingly more popular as the search for global housing solutions continues. When successful, he plans to introduce the concept as a potential solution to the homeless crisis that prevails throughout Humboldt County. The number of unhoused individuals in Humboldt County is the highest per capita compared to all others in California, and voters often express huge concerns about the declining tourists popu-
lation that many believe is a direct result of this issue. In the past few years, county officials have struggled to comply with both state regulation and voters to come up with concrete solutions to the county’s expanding homeless population and often, potential plans are scrapped or deadlocked because of different opinions. Lyons, who is a licensed owner of his own contracting company, is also one of the socially conscious Humboldt natives who decided to put his skills to work in finding a viable solution to a very complicated problem.
These ADUs would be compact, easy to streamline (so would not require many laborers to construct), and have a very low price point, but still be functional and wellmade. The completed domicile would hopefully be affordable enough for the county to both commission and maintain, as well as humanizing and respectable for the itinerate individuals that they would house.
While he enjoys the process of customizing each project, he looks forward to having the capability of quickly building the components at his large Arcata shop and simply assembling the pieces at the designated build site. The act of creating this streamlined process would make the units a lot less expensive than having to do a complete build on undeveloped land; something Lyons hopes will make the units more attractive to the city officials and voters of Hum-
boldt County. This means that the units can be constructed almost anywhere, opening up a lot of options that either would not, or could not be considered before. Though this ambition would be enough to keep any regular contracting company busy beyond belief, there are other aspects of modular buildings that Lyons would like to explore as well that include sizing options, utilizing different (and non-traditional) material combinations, and integrating as much locality into his projects as possible.
The format of this project makes it open to creative experimentation in many different directions. As the success of Lyons’s company grows, one thing he keeps in mind is the sustainability he is confident will soon be a key to all future development. Operating with sustainability as the primary target is quite a time-consuming process given the quantity of interesting new variations in non-traditional building materials, some of which are already abundant within Humboldt County.
“Humboldt County has a lot of underutilized resources that we hope to incorporate into the design of our homes, including hemp,” says Lyons.
“This county has a lot of useful hemp byproduct that could be going to use.” Utilizing these non-traditional materials could be a huge competitive edge in the cutthroat ADU market. Lyons mentioned a compound called “hempcrete,” an environmentally supportive concrete-esque material that has been recently developed and introduced into the building community.
This kind of research, however, is quite young so many companies, Humbuildt Homes included, are making sure these methods are viable in terms of their structural integrity and durability. Hemp is just one example that has multiple uses applicable to builders that contractors are only now starting to explore. An even larger plan Lyons has incorporates the county’s reclaimed or problem wood into his designs. Using almost exclusively reclaimed wood for the buildings lends the homeowners whose homes border the redwoods a big hand when their properties begin to experience overgrown and dangerous trees, coupled with chaotic weather conditions that threaten both their homes and their lives. Lyons partners with a local Arcata
portable millwright to come clear these felled (and almost felled) giants and turn the wood into usable materials for his homes.
I had the opportunity to see a new home he and his crew are working on recently, and was stunned by the attention to detail surrounding every brace, stud, and joint. Using the Sue-meg Native American landmark (formerly Patrick’s Point) in Humboldt County for creative inspiration for a client with Native heritage, the large home looks like the modern cousin of the traditional, semi-buried multi-family homes in the Sue-meg village. What impressed me the most was that Lyons and I had spent a good deal of time discussing his ADU projects when I saw the full-size home he and his
team built, I was taken aback with the melding of the ancient style with modern segmentation. The home looked timeless and unique, and I instantly understood that he would take on and build to success any challenge ordered from his company. I finally felt like I understood why he felt the different goals for his company were all necessary to illustrate for this article. When people see someone as talented as he and his team are to be working on the overall dream of making Humboldt County a more sustainable, welcoming and caring place for all residents, I hope that it drives inspiration for fellow residents to work harder together to solve the big issues that divide the county and participate in the creation of a more beautiful future. ■
This inherent body process empowers adults, teenagers, and children to use their natural abilities to identify, regulate, and resolve their own emotions and unwanted thoughts or disruptive behavioral patterns.
to remove a specific emotional issue or learn to do it on your own within minutes. I can show you how to utilize this inborn capacity to resolve difficult emotions at the moment they appear as well as resolving lingering emotional traumas from the past.
By Ana Fernanda Fierro
Today’s topic is dedicated to new parents and pregnant women: complementary feeding, the process of introducing solid foods to your baby while they are still breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. This usually begins around six months, but breastmilk or formula will still be the primary source of energy and nutrition for your baby. The solids “complement” the breastmilk or formula.
The first method is the traditional one, where you start with purees and gradually add more texture to the food. This approach emerged because, years ago, babies began complementary feeding at four months, a time when their reflexes and physical strength were not ready for solids.
Now, we know that starting around six months is better. By
this time, most babies can sit with minimal help, hold their heads upright, grab objects, show interest in food, and have developed reflexes to manage solids. However, every baby is unique, and these developments can vary.
If your baby hasn’t reached these milestones, it’s a good idea to wait and consult with your healthcare provider before starting complementary feeding.
The second method, introduced in 2008 by British midwife and nurse Gill Rapley, is Baby-Led Weaning (BLW). BLW encourages babies to feed themselves, building motor skills and a healthy relationship with food. Babies learn to pace their eating, understand how much to eat, and discover what they enjoy.
BLW starts with finger foods that are soft enough to crush between two fingers, allowing babies to chew with their
gums. This approach helps babies adapt to family meals sooner, and it often encourages healthier eating habits for the whole family, as parents model unsalted, unsweetened options.
I know it can sound intimidating, but BLW works when we trust our babies, giving them autonomy and respect in their feeding journey.
Whichever method you choose is perfectly fine. The goal is to feel reassured that you're on the right path for you and your baby.
First, make sure your baby shows signs of readiness. Then gather a few essentials:
As for some material things, you will need a high chair. I
recommend that it be easy to clean because you have to let the baby explore the food, grab the spoon, and use their hands.
Yes, this is going to be chaotic and messy, but it is incredibly beneficial for your baby, and for you at a certain point because you are teaching them to feed themselves (of course always under your supervision).
Ensure your baby is sitting in a 90 degrees, upright position to avoid choking and with support on their feet. If necessary, you can put a pad on the backrest or underneath baby’s feet.
You will also use a bib. Opt for a silicone/waterproof bib with a pocket to catch fallen food and be easy to clean.
You’ll also want utensils that are easy for your baby to grasp.
And last, but most important, you’ll need love, a lot of patience and a willingness to clean. Complementary feeding is not only about nourishment but also about the experience of discovery.
How to offer food
Create a schedule or calendar to introduce new foods. Offer each new food separately within 24 hours, and for potential allergens, offer them over three consecutive days to monitor for any reactions. Once familiar with individual foods, you can start combining them in recipes.
Make sure your baby is calm and happy before feeding. I recommend offering food about an hour after milk to ensure they’re neither too full nor too hungry. When their other needs—clean diaper, no sleepiness, good mood—are met, babies are more likely to engage with new foods.
At this stage, the goal is for your baby to familiarize themselves with new foods’ textures, smells, and tastes rather than finishing everything on their plate. Milk remains their primary source of nutrition.
If your baby gets frustrated, take a break and attend to their emotions before continuing. Limit distractions by turning off screens, and sit with them during meals. Babies learn by observing you, so you are their greatest guide.
Follow these basic guidelines:
• Wash both your hands and your baby’s hands before meals.
• Always supervise your baby while they eat.
• Present each food group from the beginning, including fruits, vegetables,
cereals, legumes, meats, and oils.
• Use cooking methods like steaming, baking, grilling, or boiling.
• Offer water with meals. Teach these guidelines to any other caregiver your baby has.
At around nine months, you can start introducing foods like yogurt and cheese. At one year, you can offer natural juice, coconut water, and animal milk (as an allergenic food).
Foods to avoid for children under two:
• Honey
• Salt
• Sugar
• Processed foods
• Sausages and hot dogs
• Butter
• Infusions (herbal teas)
A note on allergenic foods
In the past, the recommendation was to start these foods only after the first year. Now, with so many studies, we know that offering them from the beginning can actually reduce the probability of allergies. Common allergenic foods like peanuts, eggs, soy, fish, seafood and wheat can be offered from the start of complementary feeding.
Of course, this stage is only one in many stages of eating, nourishment, and the relationship your child will have with food. The more love, patience, and joy you share with your little one, the better chances you will have of continuing a wonderful food experience that becomes a lifelong habit.
As with any parenting journey, trust your instincts, stay patient, and cherish these moments of discovery. ■
Ana Fernanda Fierro is a nutritionist specializing in psychology of eating and soul healing.
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By Billie Lyons
How often do you look around your home to find that it stresses you out or doesn’t quite have that ability to bring you the peace you so desperately need at the end of a long workday? If you have felt either of these difficult emotions, it could be that you do not have enough plants sharing your space. It is the human part of our souls that craves to be near vegetation and oxygen producing plants, reminiscent of the days before concrete jungles and overpopulation. Studies have proved that by introducing plants into your workspace, for example, you are 15 percent more productive, can concentrate longer, and experience less stress than if you were in a room with no plants. Imagine the benefits you can obtain if your home were your own private oasis.
Making the shift from plant barren apartment to oasis doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive and it can be a huge game changer in your mental well-being. Incorporating plants into your décor is a great and inexpensive way to liven the space up as well as get you in a cozy, home bound kind of mindset, perfect for unwinding the stresses of the day away. Forget little planters, we are going straight for the dramatics by introducing a living wall. Essentially what you will be doing is creating a big square (or rectangle) vertical planter box that is set up with pockets distributed along the
fabric to hold the plants in (imagine one of those over-the-door shoe organizers, but for plants). This project is slightly complicated, however the end result will give you much satisfaction and add instant sophistication to any room it is installed in.
For the sake of this example, let’s imagine we are making a wall piece that is 4 by 4 feet. You can adjust the sizing of specific materials to your exact specifications.
• You can make the felt piece with the pockets in it, but it is much less work (and probably cheaper) to just order the size of piece you want to use on Amazon. The best product to use is created with thick black felt infused with recycled plastic, making it extra durable. Make sure you order a piece that will slightly overlap the size of box you desire.
• Two strips of wood about 2 inches tall by 3/8” thick, and the length of your “wall” (for example, 4 feet long).
• Two strips of wood 2 inches tall by 3/8 inch thick, and the height of your “wall,” minus 4 inches (for example, 42 inches).
• A piece of PVC board (hard plastic board) that is 4 by 4 feet. This board is usually about 3/8 inch thick.
• Two strips of PVC board that are 4 feet long by 6 inches tall.
• Two strips of PVC board that are 3 feet 11 inches long by 6 inches tall. Alternately, you could prepare four strips of PVC board that are all 4 feet long by 6 inches tall and take off 3/8 inch from each of the long ends.
• Waterproof caulk.
• Rubber cement.
• A screwdriver and some 1 to 1 ½ inch screws.
• Two long screws for mounting (or wall anchors if you can’t find a stud).
• Plants for your garden. Try a mix of fern-like plants with color pops like purple or pink, some that hang like ivies, some that you can take apart like a pothos.You could plant edibles and
have an amazing garden hanging from your wall. Just avoid planting something heavy like pumpkin or zucchini.
• A bag of potting soil mixed with some mulch to help with water retention.
Process
Start by cutting all your pieces of PVC and wood. Fit them together to make sure they are sized correctly. Apply the rubber cement to the length of one of the PVC pieces and attach it to the length of the large, back piece of PVC board in an “L” shape. Take the other PVC board piece of the same size and glue it to the opposite size of the board so the pieces attached make a “[“ shape Use one of the smaller PVC strips to fit in between the two longer PVC pieces on the board. They should all fit together snuggly so that if the back of the PVC board (the 4 by 4 foot piece) is laid on the floor, it resembles a shallow box.
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.
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
Once all the cement is dry, go over the boxes seams with the caulk. You are trying to make the box as watertight as possible.
After all the caulk dries, as another precaution, use the screwdriver to screw the seams of the box together with the shorter screws, making sure that all pieces are connected to any other piece by, at minimum, two screws. Take the longer strips of wood and use the drill to screw it onto the front of the box so it makes a lip, almost like a diorama box or thick picture frame; we are framing the PVC box with the wood, so it looks a little more attractive and rustic once it is hung vertically on the wall. It is up to you how you want the wood to look; you could sand it, apply some stain, distress it, or paint it. It is also optional to caulk the seams of the wood to the PVC.
Now that we have our box, measure the felt piece with the pockets and cut it to fit into the box snuggly, trying to preserve the pockets as much as possible. Use a stapler to attach the felt to the board in between every pocket and every seam. You want to make sure it is in there to stay. Don’t worry about the look of the staples, the plants will cover up the felt as they grow. Next, take each plant out of its original container and carefully knock off the soil they came in (don’t be aggressive, it is okay if some soil remains). We’re trying to just get the size of the root ball down, so the plants fit into the pockets. Some plants (like some ferns) may break apart into sections, making it easier to find places for them
in the little pockets. Arrange the plants in a manner that will cover the felt (or that will cover the felt once the plants have grown into their new homes). As you work, add the soil and mulch combo to the pockets to make sure the plants are secure in their locations.
Arrange the plants according to their water needs. Put plants that don’t need as much water closer to the top of the box, and those with greater water needs lower down. For irrigation, you can use a watering can or sprayer with a longer hose to create a drip down effect, starting with the top pockets. Make sure you water enough so that you moisten the soil of all pockets but be sure to avoid overwatering or you will have a big messy puddle at the bottom of your box that will attract bugs and mold.
When you are done with all the planting, the box should be able to stand up without any plants, soil or water falling or dripping out. If you can, measure the distance from your wall’s vertical support beams (sometimes referred to as studs) to use as guidelines for where to screw on the two wall mounts you purchased. Then use the long screws to drill into the studs in your predetermined display location and hang the mounts on these screws.
The final touch: Invite a few of your buddies over for coffee, casually walk them past your new installation, and bask in the appreciative silence of dropped jaws. ■
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By Jason Smith
Arcata Fire House of Extracts is a premium cannabis brand known for its dedication to producing high-quality, artisanal concentrates. Based in the heart of Humboldt County, Arcata Fire uses live fresh-frozen cannabis in their products, harvested and flash-frozen to preserve terpene profiles. They use advanced technology to manufacture concentrates using Butane/BHO extraction and purify solvents. Live resin sauce cartridges have dental-grade elements and organic cotton wick for pure flavor.
Arcata Fire House of Extracts
• Total THC: 759.7mg
• CBD: <2mg
• Grown by Eel River Floodplain
• Sampling 1g of Live Resin Sauce, Gorilla Glue #4
Quality and Aesthetics
Gorilla Glue #4 stands out for its potent, balanced effects, which delivered a strong yet smooth high that was ideal for the relaxation and creativity we all needed. It has an intense, earthy aroma with hints of pine and sour diesel.
Aroma and Flavor Profile
Gorilla Glue #4 hits with a bold aroma. Combining the earthy, piney notes with a sharp, sour diesel scent makes this session linger in the air more than most. The flavor profile is rich and complex,
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with a blend of coffee, chocolate, and citrus undertones, balanced by a smooth, herbal finish.
Potency and Effects
Impressively potent! We were delivered a powerful and long-lasting high that hit both our minds and bodies. Its effects are a perfect balance of euphoria and deep relaxation, making it ideal for stress relief, creative focus, or unwinding after a long day.
Arcata Fire products can be found at numerous local dispensaries across Humboldt County. Humboldt High Society is delighted to collaborate with our trusted friends at The Humboldt County Collective for our selection of review products. A special thanks goes out to Budtender Mac for assisting in choosing this month’s featured product. ■
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? Contact Melissa at melissa@myhumboldtlife.com.
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For the past 50 years, Cal Poly Humboldt’s Indian Natural Resources, Science & Engineering Program (INRSEP) has nurtured the next generation of leaders by breaking barriers, and building pathways to Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medical (STEMM) fields for historically underrepresented students.
INRSEP began as the Native American Career Education in Natural Resources program in 1974, eventually evolving into INRSEP, providing Native students academic and research support. Today, INRSEP retains its foundational identity and has expanded support for all historically underrepresented students across science and engineering fields with a strong focus on American Indian and Indigenous students. As one of eight programs under COMPASS, INRSEP’s core values of “braiding science, culture, and community” emphasize inclusivity and a holistic approach, ensuring that no student is left behind in the pursuit of higher education and professional development.
“We embrace the adage to lift as you climb and instill in
current students their responsibility to pay it back once they are professionals by returning to the source (INRSEP) to provide opportunities and resources to future INRSEP students,” says INRSEP Native Programs coordinator Lonyx Landry, an INRSEP academic advisor for 12 years.
Higher education is certainly filled with an array of challenges, especially for first-generation and marginalized students. To address these challenges INRSEP has made a commitment to offer academic advising, information on research opportunities, professional development programs, and assistance with graduate school applications.
INRSEP fosters students’ growth and helps them thrive by preparing them to be competitive candidates for internships, fellowships, and graduate program assistantships in STEMM fields. The program encourages and facilitates attendance at national conferences, supports participation in rigorous research experiences for undergraduates with the National Science Foundation, and assists upcoming graduates in securing career-related jobs or post-baccalaureate studies. Over the years, INRSEP has transformed countless lives, including that of Oceanography major Ashton Perfecto.
“INRSEP has made me feel incredibly cared for in my times of fear and uncertainty while I’ve been here in Humboldt, and it has gifted me a caring network I can lean on. I
INRSEP staff at the Arcata Marsh holding an item of special value and wearing matching shirts that say, “Indigenize knowledge.”
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hope that in the next 50 years, INRSEP continues sowing seeds of success in the minds of their students,” Perfecto says.
Mathew Alexander Aparicio, a senior studying Biology, says that thanks to the support of INRSEP, he was selected for the McNair Scholars Program. As a McNair Scholar, he is gaining valuable research experience as an undergraduate, ranging from elephant seal population monitoring to jalapeño aquaculture. Aparicio and Perfecto’s experiences reflect INRSEP’s power to see the potential of students and help them achieve personal and academic goals.
As INRSEP continues to evolve, its commitment to braid Traditional Ecological Knowledge, AKA, Indigenous Knowledge (IK) with cutting-edge technology and working with local Native communities has become a hallmark of its approach to education and research. Working in collaboration with the Indian Tribal & Educational Personnel Program, INRSEP has hosted presentations, webinars, and invited guest speakers, ensuring that Indigenous perspectives and knowledge systems are central to the program’s methodology. This fusion of
IK and mainstream sciences offers students a unique, culturally grounded approach to learning.
“I would not have been able to complete my undergrad without INRSEP. With INRSEP, I gained a family, support, and also a way to maintain my sanity during a very challenging choice of study,” says Corey Gray (‘97, Physics & Applied Mathematics), a member of the Siksika Nation (Northern Blackfoot) whose Blackfoot name is maguyuʔsuguu (makoyoohksokoyi or Wolf’s Path). Gray is a senior gravitational wave detector operations specialist for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) in Washington, where he’s worked since 1998. He was part of a team that directly detected gravitational waves from the collision of two black holes 1.3 billion light years away. The discovery, which supports Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017.
INRSEP will continue to inspire and empower future generations of STEM professionals. Learn more about INRSEP at humboldt. edu/compass/programs/ inrsep. ■
By Chuck Brannan
If you receive Social Security, you can help to make sure we pay you the right benefit each month. You can do that by telling us about relationship or other life changes that could affect your eligibility for retirement, survivors, or disability benefits — or the benefit amount.
You and your family may miss out on additional payments you may be due if you don’t report changes to us in a timely manner. Or you may be overpaid benefits and have to pay us back. What you need to tell us
To make sure you are paid correctly and receive the payments for which you are eligible, let us know right away if:
• You get married or divorced.
• Your spouse or former spouse dies.
• You become the parent of a child (including an adopted child).
• The child (or stepchild) who gets benefits on your record gets married.
• The child (or stepchild) who gets benefits on your record no longer lives with you. Note: We will need the name and address of the person with whom the child is living. How to report changes
We offer several ways to report changes:
• Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday, 8:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Call your local Social Security office.
• Fax, mail, or deliver your updates to your local office.
You can use our office locator at www.ssa.gov/locator to find your local office.
If you get retirement, survivors, or disability benefits and need to update your address, phone number, or direct deposit, it’s easy to make those changes using your personal my Social Security account www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Or you can use our automated telephone services at www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/phone.
Get the right check, in the right amount, at the right time, by reporting changes right away! Please share this information with those who need it.
At Social Security we strive to make our services more accessible while maintaining your privacy. We installed new kiosks in most of our local offices to make it easier for you to check in and conduct business with us. The kiosks are private, easy to use without assistance, and provide consistent service to our customers.
Modifications to earlier screens have improved the check-in process, especially for our customers who are blind or have low vision. Each kiosk is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and includes the following features:
• Accessible keypads.
• Audio headphone jacks
(complimentary headphones are available upon request).
• Braille instructions for how to use the kiosk and report any accessibility issues.
• Built-in thermal printers and ticket dispensers.
• Enhanced 508-compatible check-in software.
• Touchscreen monitors with privacy filters. These kiosks are just one more way we’re improving the customer service experience in our offices. Last year, we began offering Mobile Check-in Express. It allows customers to use their mobile device to scan a QR code at their local office to check in for scheduled and walk-in appointments. By turning on their device’s
location services and mobile notifications, visitors receive:
• An electronic ticket so they know their place in line.
• An alert when an employee is ready to help them.
• Information about their interview location.
• An invitation to participate in our feedback survey.
With our new kiosks and Mobile Check-In Express, our check-in process has never been easier. To learn more about our commitment to accessibility, visit www.ssa.gov/ accessibility. ■
Arcata Fire District has been awarded a $10,000 grant through the Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation’s Community Response Team for mental health services for District employees and their families.
The District is excited to be partnering with Restoration First Responder Counseling Centers who are dedicated to serving the unique needs of first responders and their families. They provide comprehensive support through crisis intervention, direct counseling services, and peer support training and development.
They focus on addressing the specific challenges first responders and their families face.
Most of their clinicians are retired first responders or are closely related to one, ensuring they understand the challenges and pressures firsthand. Their goal is to provide compassionate and practical support, helping first responders and their families navigate the stresses and demands of their crucial roles so they can remain healthy and continue to serve their community.
If you have any questions, please contact the Arcata Fire District at 707-825-2000. ■
On behalf of the Kevin Ebbert Foundation, I wish to thank our sponsors, donors, participants and volunteers of our first annual KEF Golf Tournament fundraiser, held at Baywood Golf and Country Club on August 10, 2024. Even with many significant events occurring on the same day, numerous community minded and generous businesses and neighbors came together to honor SO1 Kevin Ebbert, a local young man who served as a Navy SEAL medic and was lost in combat in Afghanistan in 2012. Additionally, they supported our fundraising efforts, which allowed us to donate $10,000 to We are Up, a non-profit organization building an inclusive housing community for adults of all ages with disabilities. Please help us thank the following by supporting them and their businesses:
Our ncredible Sponsors: Baywood Golf and Country Club and their amazing staff, Haider Ajina - Wells Fargo Financial Services, Arcata Property Management, Cal Poly Dining, the Dominick Family Foundation, Edward Jones, Humboldt Heroes/State Farm, Kinetic Koffee Company,
Los Bagels, Pale Moon Brewing Company, Post Haste, Quality Body Works, Redwood Capital Bank – Arcata, Revolution Bicycle Repair, Trillium Realty Group Inc., True Motion Fitness, and Wallace & Hinz.
Our Generous Donors (Silent Auction, Raffle, and Other): Alchemy Distillery, Rozz Aucella, Baywood Golf and Country Club, Bell Helmets, Bell & Hook, Benbow Inn, Blue Lake Casino, Liz Brunner, Cypress Grove Chevre, Eureka Florists, Matt Filar, Dixon Golf, Half Face Blades, Heaven Hill Distillery, Donna Goldfarb, Keller Photography, KT Tape, Licetta McLean, Murphy’s Markets, M Ritz Consulting, Pierson’s Building Supply, Pierson Company, Gil Saliba, Media Sabina, Tomo Arcata, Visiting Angels, Vortex Optics, and a number of Anonymous Donors
Our Amazing Volunteers: Haider Agina, Dee Beard, Billy Blair, Amy Funk, Lisa and Chris Hemphill, Meranda Keller, Bruce and Ellen LeBel, Mark McGowan, Brian Papstein, and Tom Tellez.
With gratitude, Charlie Jordan, Executive Director Kevin Ebbert Foundation ■
The City of Arcata has eight bicycle share stations and 40 bicycles available to the public for renting.
The City of Arcata restarted its bike share program in 2021 with a partnership between Tandem-Mobility and Cal Poly Humboldt. Since 2021, there have been at least four active bike share stations: one at the northern side of the Arcata Plaza, another at the southern side of the plaza, one at Harry Griffith Hall at Cal Poly Humboldt, and the fourth at Jolly Giant Commons at Cal Poly Humboldt.
Tandem-Mobility and the City of Arcata brought on Wildtrail Tours to step in and help install new bike share stations and to take on the much-needed bicycle fleet maintenance. Since the revival of the bike share program, four new stations have been installed: one at Shay Park along the Humboldt Bay Trail, one at the 30th Street Yurok
Housing Project, one at the corner of 7 and I streets at the new Sorrel Building, and at Valley West Boulevard at the western AMRTS bus stop. There are currently 40 bicycles available throughout all eight stations.
The City of Arcata is dedicated to reducing the number of single-occupant motor vehicle transportation that begins and ends within city limits and improving bicycle facilities. The City of Arcata will continue to improve multi-modal connectivity through efforts like the bike share program. The City is reaching out to the community to gauge their knowledge and usage of the bike share program through a quick survey, which can be found on the City of Arcata website at cityofarcata. org/989/Bicycle-Friendly-Community.
For more information, please tandem-mobility.com/humboldt, cityofarcata.org or call (707) 825-2174. ■
As winter temperatures approach, the use of fireplaces, wood stoves, space heaters, and other alternative heating methods tends to rise. This increase in heating appliance use can lead to a higher incidence of residential fires during the colder months. To help keep your home safe from fire this winter, consider these essential fire safety tips. Some safety tips that apply to all types of heating appliances:
• Do not place floor coverings, clothing, or furniture
over floor furnaces.
• Move combustibles away from floor and wall furnaces. This includes furniture.
• Have your furnace cleaned and serviced to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect the walls and ceiling near the furnace or heater; if the wall is hot to the touch or discolored, discontinue use immediately, and have the appliance checked.
• If you heat with wood,
move combustibles at least 36” away from the stove or fireplace. Again, this applies to furniture as well.
• Never discard hot ashes inside or near the home. Place them in a metal container outside and well away from the house or other buildings.
• Have your stove pipe,
chimney, or flue cleaned and inspected prior to use. We aim to prevent furnace, heater, and wood stove fires this year and beyond by reminding our communities of the steps necessary for safe appliance use. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Arcata Fire District at 707825-2000. ■
Humboldt Community Access and Resource Center (HCAR), a non-profit agency dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities since 1955, is excited to announce the launch of its new counseling services. This initiative aims to address the unmet emotional support needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, while also extending these services to the broader community.
“We are pleased to announce that HCAR is launching a new counseling service,” said Executive Director Kim Nash. “By expanding into clinical services, we aim to fulfill identified emotional support needs. Our commitment to community well-being is strengthened by the generous support from Humboldt Area Foundation and Humboldt Health Foundation, who have awarded us $27,000 to get this service off the ground.”
HCAR’s mission is to connect people with disabilities to opportunities while fostering inclusion and creating programs for learning, living, and employment. The introduction of counseling services will
further enhance this mission by offering essential mental health support.
The new counseling program will be led by Ms. Pennie Lee, a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Ms. Lee brings a diverse skill set with specializations in dialectical behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and traumafocused work. Her expertise will play a crucial role in strengthening the lifelong developmental process for individuals and families in our community.
“A stronger, healthier community benefits us all,” added Nash . “We invite everyone to join us in welcoming Ms. Lee and to take advantage of our new mental health counseling services.”
For more information about HCAR’s new counseling services contact us directly at (707) 296-0646 or by email clinicalservices@hcarcenter.org ■
Incorporated in 1955, HCAR is a private non-profit agency dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of individuals with developmental disabilities. Through person-centered planning, community inclusion, and family unity, HCAR supports local citizens by providing a wide range of services and programs that enhance learning, living, and employment opportunities.
North Coast Naturopathic Medicine (NCNatMed) is pleased to announce that they are now accepting new patients. Specializing in holistic primary care, their dedicated team of doctors focus on getting to the root cause of health concerns to provide individualized, effective treatments.
At NCNatMed, their doctors take the time to understand each patient’s unique health issues, applying years of training and experience to deliver comprehensive care. They use a wide range of natural therapies including herbal medicines, nutritional supplements, dietary and lifestyle guidance, homeopathy and more. When necessary, doctors are also licensed to prescribe medications.
In addition, they offer specialized treatment such as Prolotherapy and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections to address joint pain, ligament strain and tendonitis.
For those needing a faster recovery boost, IV nutrient therapies can help patients feel better, sooner. They also provide activator adjustments for structural alignment, a gentle and precise technique similar to chiropractic manipulation.
“We are committed to providing high-quality care that treats the whole person, not just the symptoms,” says Dr. Chere Edgar, ND, Clinical Director at North Coast Naturopathic Medicine. “We look forward to welcoming new patients to our practice and helping them to achieve optimal health.”
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact North Coast Naturopathic Medicine at (707) 840-0556 or ncnatmed.com ■
North Coast Naturopathic Medicine, is located in McKinleyville. NCNatMed’s mission is to empower patients to achieve long-term health and well-being, and offers holistic primary care designed to address the root causes of health concerns.
The 2025 State of McKinleyville is coming in January, and the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from you. Point your phone at the QR code to take the brief survey.
Your input will help plan an engaging and impactful forum for chamber members and the community. It only takes a moment to answer a few questions and share your thoughts. ■
Help keep people and wildlife safe by taking extra precautions with trash bins during the fall season.
Each year as the fall season approaches and then begins, the City receives an increase in complaints from residents about wildlife getting into trash and recycling bins. Bears and other wildlife will naturally investigate food odors which results in them scattering trash throughout streets and open spaces, creating litter that becomes a nuisance and pollutes our environment. The Arcata Municipal Code, Chapter 3 - Solid Waste Management, sections 5411 (Collection Containers) and 5412 (Collection Requirements, General), requires that solid waste be stored and disposed of in an organized and timely way that will not create a nuisance. This includes requirements that bins be stored in a clean, neat, and sanitary condition, as well as requires bins be removed from the curb within 12 hours of collection time. To minimize wildlife impacts on trash and recycling bins, the City of Arcata would like to share the following tips with residents:
• Store trash bins in a secure area, such as a garage or fenced enclosure, until collection day.
• Do not overfill bins (lids must close completely). Overfilled bins create additional waste, odors that attract wildlife and provide easy access to trash for bears and other wildlife. If in need of an
additional bin or another size bin, please contact Recology Arcata at (707) 442-5711.
• Utilize brightly colored and driver-friendly wildlife straps on bins. After purchasing wildlife straps, let Recology know by calling (707) 442-5711.
• Avoid putting garbage and recycling bins out the night before collection day. Instead, place bins at the curb on collection day, as close to the pickup time as possible.
• If you see garbage on the ground after pick-up time, please remove it promptly. Recology Arcata drivers do not pick-up spilled garbage.
• Strong scents attract wildlife. Rinse recyclable containers before placing in the recycling bin and place strong scented trash products lower in the bin so smells are hampered.
For more information visit cityofarcata.org or contact the Environmental Services Department at (707) 822-8184. ■
4677 Valley E Blvd Ste. 2, Arcata
Do you have something that needs to be repaired or fixed, that is a one-man job, and you don’t want to be charged through the nose? Call me and I will find a way to tackle any little job you have, whether it’s drywall repair, window installation, deck repairs, door hanging, etc.
As an experienced, 35-year home repair technician, I am willing to work with you on whatever curveball life has thrown at your home.
(StatePoint) Staying competitive in today’s market can be a challenge. As the business landscape continues to evolve, paying attention to the competition is more important than ever. Business isn’t run in a vacuum and understanding what’s working — and equally important, what’s not working — for other successful companies is an integral step in staying ahead of the game. Here are some ways to do that from the experts at PNC Bank:
Set a Google Alert
One of the easiest things you can do, setting up a Google alert, allows you to immediately be alerted of big news that’s being reported about you, your industry or your major competitors.
Follow Websites and Track SEO
Poor user experience on a website can drive 50% of potential customers to competitor businesses. “Track what your major competitors are do-
ing on their websites — taking special note of anything new or innovative — to ensure you stay viable in this area. Start by paying attention to their SEO. Compare web traffic and look for similarities and differences in your online strategies,” says Marc McAndrew, head of small business, PNC Bank.
Go Through the
Customer Experience
Consumers have indicated in any number of surveys and forums they would leave a brand they’ve been loyal to after three or fewer bad experiences with customer service. It is worth running through your competitor’s customer experience from time to time to see how smoothly it operates and what they’re doing differently. Invest in Data Technology
There are plenty of automation tools on the market that help track how competitors are doing in various areas. Look for companies that offer things like competitive and social post analysis, social media audits
and social listening for the most complete overview.
Track Pricing
Technology aside, pricing is one of the most important aspects of a business. Understand where your company
falls by comparing pricing strategies among your competitors. Customers are willing to pay more for certain things, so understand your customer base and price accordingly for best results.
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ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Part of CPH’s celebration of Indigenous Peoples Week. Featuring little seen works from jewelry to basketry. Opening reception Oct. 17, 4:30-6 p.m.; gallery tour Oct. 18, 3-4 p.m. Free. brb24@humboldt.edu. artfilm.humboldt. edu/galleries/goudini-native-american-arts-gallery/home-collections. (707) 826-3629.
Macabre Cabaret. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dell’Arte’s seasonal scary show with clowns juggling knives, monsters and haunting music. Specialty cocktails, guest appearances by Frankenstein and his bride, goth drag by Kombouija. Costumes encouraged, as are single bills to tip performers. Appropriate for ages 18+ (partial nudity). Tickets at the door, by phone and online. at dellarte.com. $30, $25 advance, $100 splash zone tables for two w/drink tickets. dellarte.com. (707) 668-5663.
MEETINGS
Language Exchange Meetup. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Richards’ Goat Tavern & Tea Room, 401 I St., Arcata. Speak your native language. Teach someone a language. Learn a language. brightandgreenhumboldt@gmail.com. richardsgoat.com. (925) 214-8099.
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.
2 SATURDAY
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
MUSIC
Reggae Rave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Ages 18 and up. Reggae, dancehall, Ragga DnB and more with DJ Rundat and DJ Spadafora. $15 advance, $20. info@ arcatatheatre.com. tickets.vemos.io/-LvvzSYm6udEnGfKIRLa/arcata-theatre-lounge/-O4CicHKVsL1I8pnJtGa/reggae-rave. (707) 613-3030.
THEATER
Macabre Cabaret. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 1 listing.
EVENTS
Cool and Creepy Discovery Day. 12-4 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. A family-friendly event for all ages to explore the natural world, geology, astronomy, biology and zoology hands-on with live reptiles, amphibians, interactive tables and science activities. $3. natus@humboldt.edu. (707) 826-4480. Mush Love Crew Presents: Dia De Los Muertos. 2 p.m.-2 a.m. RampArt Skatepark, 700 South G St., Arcata. Music starts at 2 p.m. and the party goes until 2 a.m. Live visuals, vendors and a food truck. You may bring tributes for the altar to loved ones who have passed on and dance with the psytrance community as they honor the dead. Updates on Instagram @Mushlovecrew. A 21+ event. $15. meltingvisionpsytrance@gmail.com. facebook. com/events/8223986257709248/.
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.
MEETINGS
Toastmasters International. First Saturday of every month, 7-8 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Members meet to deliver and evaluate prepared and impromptu speeches to improve as speakers and leaders. Meetings stream at https:// tinyurl.com/zoomwithmidday and https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/9239283290. distinguished@ rocketmail.com. 4139.toastmastersclubs.org. (855) 402-8255.
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.
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. Hands-on repair lessons and general maintanence, used bicycles and parts for sale. Donations of parts and bicycles gladly accepted. nothingtoseehere@riseup.net.
3 SUNDAY 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.
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
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.
4 MONDAY LECTURE
Tax Savings by Charitable Giving. 12-1:30 p.m. Life Plan Humboldt hosts an OLLI Brown Bag Lunch Online presentation with Patrick Cleary, executive director emeritus of the Humboldt Area Foundation and a chartered financial analyst, and hear from Breast and GYN Health Project, We Are Up and Life Plan Humboldt. Free. outreach@ lifeplanhumboldt.org. lifeplanhumboldt.org/ event/olli-brown-bag-lunch-online-presentation-tax-savings-by-charitable-giving/. (707) 276-6762.
Jeffrey Foucault and His Band. 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power. With a string of critically acclaimed studio albums – “Stark, literate songs that are as wide open as the landscape of his native Midwest” (The New Yorker), “Beat-up troubadour folk whittled to dolorous perfection” (Uncut), “Songwriting Brilliance,” (Irish Times) – he’s built a brick-and-mortar international touring career and a devoted following, one that includes luminaries like Van Dyke Parks, Greil Marcus, and Don Henley. 20. info@playhousearts.org. www. playhousearts.org/. 7078221575.
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SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. The spoken word event bringing poetry to the people for more than a decade. Sign-ups at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. Five-minute limit. Live music by DJ Goldylocks. Art by Dre Meza. November’s theme is poets responding post election. $5-$10, sliding scale, Cash or Venmo. Eurekapoetlaureate@gmail.com. sanctuaryarcata.org.
ETC
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.
5 TUESDAY
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 4 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. 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. 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.
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ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 4 listing.
MEETINGS
350 Humboldt Monthly General Meeting. First Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn about and engage in climate change activism with a community of like-minded people. Zoom link at world.350.org/humboldt. Free. 350Humboldt@ gmail.com. world.350.org/humboldt/. (707) 677-3359.
7 THURSDAY
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 4 listing.
MEETINGS
Arcata Chamber First Thursday Mixer. 5:30-7 p.m. Hatchet House Arcata, 737 G St. Join the chamber for the November mixer, membership not required. gloria@arcatachamber.com. arcatachamber.com. (707) 897-6004.
8 FRIDAY
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
LECTURE
Early Season Mushrooms Lecture. 6:30-8 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. A talk with Maria Morrow, professor of Botany and Environmental Science at College of the Redwoods, on mushrooms of our coastal forests. Learn about ecology and identification of the local mushrooms. Free. natus@humboldt.edu. (707) 826-4480.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 4 listing.
THEATER
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. Nov. 8 to Nov. 24, 2024 Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. $20.
MEETINGS
Language Exchange Meetup. Second Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Richards’ Goat Tavern & Tea Room, 401 I St., Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
9 SATURDAY
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
MUSIC
Dueling Pianos. 8 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. An all-request, high-energy, fully interactive show by top piano bar entertainers. Listen, sing along and dance. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Tickets include $10-$20 free play per person, appetizers and champagne. $75 table for six, $100 VIP table. bluelakecasino.com.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 4 listing.
THEATER
Games for Actors and Non-Actors. 5-8 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. An introduction to Theater of the Oppressed, created by Augusto Boal as a form of popular community-based education. Dress comfortably and ready to play. No experience necessary. Instruction by Ruthi Engelke. Free. ruthiengelke@gmail.com. redwoodcurtain.com. (210) 364-7024.
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 2 listing.
Woodturners Meeting. Second Saturday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Almquist Lumber Company, 5301 Boyd Road, Arcata. Beginning and experienced turners exchange ideas, instruction and techniques. Themed project demo, show-and-tell opportunities and Q&A. Free. redcoastturners@ gmail.com. (707) 633-8147.
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.
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EPIC’s Fall Celebration. 6-9 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. The 47th annual event features live music, food, libations, a silent auction supporting EPIC’s work, and a ceremony honoring Rob DiPerna with the Sempervirens Lifetime Achievement Award for Environmental Activism. $40, $20 discount. abigail@wildcalifornia.org. epic.salsalabs.org/ epic-47th-fall-celebration-november-9th-2024/ index.html. (707) 822-7711.
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. michelle.forys@ parks.ca.gov. (707) 677-3109.
ETC
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 2 listing.
10 SUNDAY
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
MOVIES
Wild & Scenic Film Festival. 6-9:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Presented at the Arcata Theatre Lounge and online “on demand,” with Friends of the Lost Coast. Featuring 12 environmental films, live music from Bandemonium! and food, drink and a silent auction. Benefits education and stewardship programs. Doors at 6 p.m., films at 7 p.m. $20 advance (online only), $25 door. info@lostcoast.org. lostcoast.org/wildand-scenic-film-festival/.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 4 listing.
FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 3 listing.
OUTDOORS
Arcata Marsh Second Sunday Cycling Tour. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet Andy Feinstein for a 90-minute, docent-led tour focusing on wetlands, wildlife and wastewater treatment. Bring your own bike or eBike; all ages welcome. Participants will be offered a free FOAM logo bike bell. Heavy rain cancels. info@arcatamarshfriends.org. (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.
11 MONDAY
ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.
12 TUESDAY
MEETINGS
Toastmasters International. Second Tuesday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 2 listing.
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. Continued from page
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 5 listing.
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ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
EVENTS
Scientific Illustration Night. Second Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. Participants draw the specimen collection with instruction of drawing techniques. Art materials provided or bring your own. Call or sign up online. Ages teen-adult. Monthly event. $6, $3 members. humboldt.edu/ natmus. (707) 826-4480.
ETC
Death Cafe - A Group Directed Discussion of Death. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. Exploring death and what it can teach us about living fully. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, fears and experiences in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Arcata-based palliative psychologist Gina Belton facilitates discussion. sbinder@ mcksenior.org. (707) 839-0191.
14 THURSDAY
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
15 FRIDAY
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Bayside Holiday Market. 4-9 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Local vendors, food, music and more. baysidegrange.com.
16 SATURDAY
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
MOVIES
American Indian Educational Film Series. 1-4 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The first showing in Dell’Arte’s new “American Indian Educational Film Series,” in honor of Native American Heritage month. This is a free viewing of the film Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World, a documentary that profiles the impact of Indigenous musicians in Canada and the US on the development of rock music. Doors open at 12:30, film starts at 1:00 and will be followed by a facilitated discussion with Samantha Williams-Gray. Concessions will be available for purchase, along with the creations of Native vendors. First come, first served until the house is full. Free. info@ dellarte.com. dellarte.com. 707-668-5663.
Diggin Dirt. 8 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. The local favorites supporting the release of their new album Old Growth. Doors at 7 p.m. $25 advance, $30. bluelakecasino.com.
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 2 listing. Autumn Sound Pairing at the Sanctuary. 6-9 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Five courses by Brett Shuler Fine Catering with Heart’s Leap Wines and music compositions by James Zeller.
$100-$130, $15-$25 music only. thesanctuary. arcata@gmail.com. sanctuaryarcata.org.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Arcata’s Holiday Open House. 2-6 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Explore shops, enjoy seasonal treats and sips, and music and activities throughout the day. Many shops will feature local artisans showcasing their crafts. gloria@ arcatachamber.com. arcatachamber.com. (707) 897-6004.
Bayside Holiday Market. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Nov. 15 listing.
MEETINGS
Toastmasters International. Third Saturday of every month, 7-8 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 2 listing.
ETC
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 2 listing.
Nick Colletti. 7-11:59 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. All ages, doors at 6 p.m. The stand-up stars in The Real Bros of Simi Valley. $43 up front, $32 general. info@arcatatheatre.com. seetickets. us/event/nick-colletti-or-fully-seated/617710. (707) 613-3030.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
THEATER
Logger Love Stories. 4 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. Inspired by encounters that have happened in the bar. Presented by Longshadr Productions. $20. facebook.com/LoggerBar.
FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 3 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Bayside Holiday Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Nov. 15 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. Help restore the biodiversity of the coastal dunes with the Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team. No experience necessary. Snacks and tools provided. Meet at the parking lot a few minutes before 10 a.m. dante@ friendsofthedunes.org. friendsofthedunes.org/ dert-days. (707) 444-1397.
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THEATER
Logger Love Stories. 6 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Nov. 17 listing.
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.
ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.
19 TUESDAY
THEATER
Logger Love Stories. 6 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Nov. 17 listing.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 5 listing.
20 WEDNESDAY
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
BOOKS
Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood 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.
THEATER
Logger Love Stories. 6 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Nov. 17 listing.
EVENTS
McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce Mixer. 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.
MEETINGS
21 THURSDAY
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
THEATER
Logger Love Stories. 6 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Nov. 17 listing. The Sound of Music . 7-9:30 p.m. Broadway guest artists, local artists, and Main Stage Young Performers Co. present the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. Special Youth Edition performances Nov. 22 and 23. Shows run one hour and are performed by students ages 7-17. $15-$45. box-office@mainstagehumboldt.org. mainstagehumboldt.org/shows--events.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
A Taste of the Holidays. 5-8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Kick off the holiday season with samples from local specialty foods and beverages producers. Dutch auction and silent auction. Hosted by Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise. Ages 16 and up. $45.
22 FRIDAY
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 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.
THEATER
The Sound of Music. 5-6 & 7-9:30 p.m. See Nov. 21 listing.
23 SATURDAY
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
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American Indian Educational Film Series. 1-4 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The second showing in Dell’Arte’s new “American Indian Educational Film Series,” in honor of Native American Heritage month. This is a free viewing of the film The Reel Injun, a documentary that explores the portrayal of Native Americans in film. Doors open at 12:30, film starts at 1:00 and will be followed by a facilitated discussion with Samantha Williams-Gray. Concessions will be available for purchase, along with the creations of Native vendors. First come, first served until the house is full. Free. info@dellarte.com. dellarte. com. 707-668-5663.
MUSIC
03 Greedo. 9-11:59 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. “The Life That I Deserve Tour.” Ages 18 and up. Doors at 8 p.m. $36 advance, $41, $176 VIP. info@arcatatheatre.com. seetickets. us/event/03-greedo/608197. (707) 613-3030.
THEATER
The Sound of Music. 2-3 & 7-9:30 p.m. See Nov. 21 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 2 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
ETC
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 2 listing.
24 SUNDAY DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
THEATER
The Sound of Music. 2 p.m. See Nov. 21 listing.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 5 listing.
27 WEDNESDAY MEETINGS
Humboldt Health Care for All. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 5-6:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Humboldt Health Care for All/ Physicians for a National Health Program meet by Zoom every fourth Wednesday. Email for meeting link. healthcareforallhumboldt@gmail. com. sanctuaryarcata.org.
28 THURSDAY 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.
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.
29 FRIDAY MOVIES
EVENTS
American Indian Educational Film Series. 1-4 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The third and final showing in Dell’Arte’s new “American Indian Educational Film Series,” in honor of Native American Heritage month. This is a free viewing of the film Smoke Signals, a coming-of-age dramedy based on the short story collection “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven,” by Sherman Alexie. Doors open at 12:30, film starts at 1:00 and will be followed by a facilitated discussion with Samantha Williams-Gray. Concessions will be available for purchase, along with the creations of Native vendors. First come, first served until the house is full. Free. info@ dellarte.com. dellarte.com. 707-668-5663.
30 SATURDAY
Mushroom Fair. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. The 46th annual Humboldt Bay Mycological Society event with food trucks, vendors, fresh mushroom displays, educational talks, workshops and more. Mushroom cultivation kits, books, art and apparel for sale. Bring mushrooms to have identified (or photos of mushroom top and bottom). $10, $5 students, seniors 60+, veterans, kids 7-17, free for kids 6 and under, free 10 a.m. entry for HBMS members.
FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 3 listing.
25 MONDAY ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.
26 TUESDAY
EVENTS
Artisan Deal Day. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Celebrating local artisans’ handmade jewelry and home decor to specialty foods. More than 20 vendors and a raffle. Family friendly. Free. artisandealday@gmail.com. Events on Facebook.
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 2 listing.
ETC
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 2 listing.
MEETINGS
Toastmasters International. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 2 listing.
OUTDOORS
Nature Journaling at the Arcata Marsh. Last Tuesday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. No pre-registration required but sessions are limited to the first 10 people. All ages welcome, if they can concentrate quietly for an extended period. Heavy rain cancels. Clipboards and colored pencils provided; bring notebook, journal or other paper and a writing implement. Wear weather-appropriate clothing. info@arcatamarshfriends.org.
1 SUNDAY
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 3 listing.
OUTDOORS
Clean the Sidewalk Day. First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Valley West Park, Hallen Drive, Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
2 MONDAY
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 4 listing.
ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.
3 TUESDAY MUSIC
Mark & Maggie O’Connor - An Appalachian Christmas. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Three-time Grammy-winning composer and fiddler Mark O’Connor, accompanied by his wife Maggie O’Connor on fiddle and vocals, presents holiday themed music and classics. $15-$50.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 4 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 Nov. 5 listing.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 5 listing.
4 WEDNESDAY
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 4 listing.
MEETINGS
350 Humboldt Monthly General Meeting. First Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. See Nov. 6 listing.
5 THURSDAY
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 4 listing.
6 FRIDAY
MUSIC
CPH Jazz Combos. 7:30 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 4 listing.
Language Exchange Meetup. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Richards’ Goat Tavern & Tea Room, 401 I St., Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing. ETC
First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
7 SATURDAY
MUSIC
Percussion Ensemble, World Percussion Ensemble and Calypso Band. 7:30 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Now celebrating their 30th anniversary, Pink Martini performs a festive holiday show featuring lead singer China Forbes. $35-$66.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 4 listing.
THEATER FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 2 listing.
MEETINGS
Toastmasters International. First Saturday of every month, 7-8 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 2 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 Nov. 2 listing.
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 2 listing.
8 SUNDAY DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
THEATER FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 3 listing.
OUTDOORS
Arcata Marsh Second Sunday Cycling Tour. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Nov. 10 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 Nov. 10 listing.
9 MONDAY
ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.
10 TUESDAY
MEETINGS
Toastmasters International. Second Tuesday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 2 listing.
ETC
Disability Peer Advocate Group. Second Tuesday of every month, 3 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 12 listing. English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 5 listing.
11 WEDNESDAY
EVENTS
Scientific Illustration Night. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. See Nov. 13 listing.
13 FRIDAY
MEETINGS
Language Exchange Meetup. Second Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Richards’ Goat Tavern & Tea Room, 401 I St., Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
14 SATURDAY
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 2 listing.
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MEETINGS
Woodturners Meeting. Second Saturday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Almquist Lumber Company, 5301 Boyd Road, Arcata. See Nov. 9 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 Nov. 9 listing. Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Day. 9 a.m.-noon. Trinidad State Beach, Trinidad State Beach. Volunteers work with park staff to remove invasive species such as English ivy. Gloves and tools provided. Participants 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. michelle.forys@parks. ca.gov. (707) 677-3109.
ETC
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 2 listing.
15 SUNDAY
COMEDY
Paul Conyers Live. 6-9:30 p.m. The Basement, 780 Seventh St., Arcata. His debut comedy special Above The Fray is available on Amazon Prime, and his latest Should’ve Stayed Downstairs is streaming on the Open Bar Comedy Network. Shows at 6 and 8 p.m. $20. info@basementarcata.com. facebook.com/events/1633622774170970/. (707) 230-6451.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
MUSIC
CPH University Singers & Humboldt Chorale. 2 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 3 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 Nov. 17 listing.
16 MONDAY
FOOD
Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. See Nov. 18 listing.
ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.
17 TUESDAY
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 5 listing.
18 WEDNESDAY
BOOKS
Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Nov. 20 listing.
20 FRIDAY
HOLIDAY EVENTS
A Celtic Christmas. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Tomáseen
Foley’s immersive performance set West of Ireland in the 1940s with music, dance and storytelling. $25-$50.
21 SATURDAY MUSIC
Ky-Mani Marley. 8-11:59 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Son of Anita Belnavis and reggae superstar Bob Marley. Reggae music. $42. info@arcatatheatre. com. seetickets.us/event/ky-mani-marleyfall-2024-tour/615865. (707) 613-3030.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 2 listing.
MEETINGS
Toastmasters International. Third Saturday of every month, 7-8 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 2 listing.
ETC
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 2 listing.
22 SUNDAY DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 3 listing.
23 MONDAY ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.
24 TUESDAY MEETINGS
Toastmasters International. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 2 listing.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 5 listing.
25 WEDNESDAY MEETINGS
Humboldt Health Care for All. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 5-6:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 27 listing.
27 FRIDAY DANCE
Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. See Nov. 22 listing.
28 SATURDAY FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 2 listing.
ETC
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 2 listing.
29 SUNDAY DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 3 listing.
30 MONDAY ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.
31 TUESDAY
OUTDOORS
Nature Journaling at the Arcata Marsh. Last Tuesday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Nov. 26 listing.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 5 listing.
1 WEDNESDAY
MEETINGS
350 Humboldt Monthly General Meeting. First Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. See Nov. 6 listing.
OUTDOORS
New Year’s Day Walk. 10 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. The Arcata Marsh’s annual 90-minute, rain-or-shine leg-stretcher. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center on South G Street. Free. (707) 826-2359.
3 FRIDAY
MEETINGS
Language Exchange Meetup. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Richards’ Goat Tavern & Tea Room, 401 I St., Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
ETC
First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
4 SATURDAY
FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 2 listing.
MEETINGS
Toastmasters International. First Saturday of every month, 7-8 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 2 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 Nov. 2 listing. The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 2 listing.
5 SUNDAY
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 3 listing.
OUTDOORS
Clean the Sidewalk Day. First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Valley West Park, Hallen Drive, Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
6 MONDAY ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.
7 TUESDAY 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 Nov. 5 listing.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 5 listing.
10 FRIDAY MEETINGS
Language Exchange Meetup. Second Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Richards’ Goat Tavern & Tea Room, 401 I St., Arcata. See Nov. 1 listing.
11 SATURDAY
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 2 listing.
MEETINGS
Woodturners Meeting. Second Saturday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Almquist Lumber Company, 5301 Boyd Road, Arcata. See Nov. 9 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 Nov. 9 listing.
ETC
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 2 listing.
12 SUNDAY
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 3 listing.
OUTDOORS
Arcata Marsh Second Sunday Cycling Tour. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Nov. 10 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 Nov. 10 listing.
13 MONDAY
ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.
14 TUESDAY
MUSIC
Black Flag. 7:30-11:59 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. All Ages Doors 7:30pm/ Show 8:30pm Arcata Theatre Lounge Presents: BLACK FLAG
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ACROSS
1. Mother of Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kylie and Kendall
5. Citrus drinks
9. Roy ____, title character in “The Natural”
14. Spice Girl Halliwell
15. Like some sunbathers
16. Bewildered
17. Result after making a GIF of the answer to the clue “Word upon departing”? (2000 hit song)
19. Mark up or down, say 20. Exercise with a cobra pose
21. Madison Ave. cost
22. Result after making a GIF of the answer to the clue “Young women”? (1987 hit song)
27. 2013 Twitter event, briefly
28. Towing org.
29. Adjust
30. Really affected
33. “Hunger makes a thief of ____”: Pearl S. Buck
36. Result after making a GIF of the answer to the clue “Altar agreement”? (1976 hit song)
41. Christopher Columbus, by birth
42. Mammal that often swims on its back
43. Mins. and mins.
46. Wing
47. Chem class site
48. Result after making a GIF of the answer to the clue “Senate passings”? (1999 hit song)
55. Egg container
56. Opposite of theirs
57. Olympics prize
58. Result after making a GIF of the answer to the clue “Speak”? (1983 hit song)
63. Baseball Hall-of-Famer George
64. One of the Four Corners states
65. Facility
66. Smart-alecky
67. Country once known as French Sudan
68. Mattress size
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1. Hush-hush org.
2. She befriends BB-8 in “Star Wars: the Force Awakens”
3. Vexation
4. Female oracle
5. What Wall Street laid, according to a 1929 Variety headline
6. Home of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building
7. Big name in ice cream
8. Go out with
9. What Gary has that George doesn’t
10. “SNL” alum Cheri
11. Rigel and Spica, for two
12. Any of the Fab Four
13. Most prudent, as advice
18. Casual greetings
21. “Me, too”
22. Best Picture of 1958
23. Device with earbuds
24. ____-Rooter
25. Klugman’s costar on “The Odd Couple”
26. Apply, as coat of paint
31. Comedian Notaro
32. Wordsworth’s “____ to Duty”
33. Garlicky sauce
34. Hubbub
35. “____ bad!”
37. Year in the reign of the emperor Augustus
38. “____ just take a minute”
39. Word with a handshake
40. Balls
43. WMDs tested in the ‘50s
44. Muralist Diego
45. Playground staples
49. Future counselor’s challenges, for short
50. Like ocean air
51. True
52. ____ bar
53. Bit of intimate attire
54. “The best ____ come!”
58. Bottom line
59. ____ standstill
60. Tool with teeth
61. “Try ____ might ...”
62. Kyoto currency
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Performing “The First Four Years” $43. info@ arcatatheatre.com. www.seetickets.us/event/ an-evening-w-black-flag-performing-the-firstfour-years/615921. 707-613-3030.
MEETINGS
Toastmasters International. Second Tuesday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 2 listing.
ETC
Disability Peer Advocate Group. Second Tuesday of every month, 3 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 12 listing.
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 5 listing.
15 WEDNESDAY BOOKS
Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Nov. 20 listing.
18 SATURDAY
MUSIC
Sierra Hull. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 2 listing.
MEETINGS
Toastmasters International. Third Saturday of every month, 7-8 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 2 listing.
ETC
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 2 listing.
19 SUNDAY
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 3 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 Nov. 17 listing.
20 MONDAY
FOOD
Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. See Nov. 18 listing.
ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.
21 TUESDAY
THEATER
The Peking Acrobats. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. For 32 years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined Chinese acrobatics with daring maneuvers atop a pagoda of chairs and feats in trick-cycling, tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability with incredible displays of contortion, flexibility, and control.
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able here and there is an onsite pro available to give you those little tips and tricks to elevate your game in no time. Summer is here; when adventure calls, will you answer? We provide everything you need to play with no hidden fees. $60 per person for ALL DAY PLAY. Marker Mask and 500 paintballs to start! 15$ for another 500 or $55 for a case of 2000. Air fills up to 45k. Speedball field and a pallet field are available. Field paint only, please. On sight Pro player. Phones are always open and are capable of answering your texts. Parties are encouraged! We are always open on the weekends rain or shine (wind over 20 mph shuts us down) We will open on weekdays by appointment!
We provide everything you need to play with no hidden fees.
11 am-5 pm Sat and Sunday
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 5 listing.
22 WEDNESDAY MEETINGS
Humboldt Health Care for All. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 5-6:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 27 listing.
24 FRIDAY
COMEDY
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
DANCE
Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. See Nov. 22 listing.
25 SATURDAY FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 2 listing.
SPORTS
Trinidad to Clam Beach Run. Saunders Park, behind Chevron, Trinidad. All ages, participants can sprint, run or walk this the 5 ¾-mile course. After the race, warm up next to a cozy bonfire on the beach with music and a hot bowl of chili. TrinidadCalif.com.
ETC
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 2 listing.
26 SUNDAY
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See Nov. 3 listing.
MUSIC
Daniela Mineva & Bin Huang. 7 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 3 listing.
27 MONDAY
THEATER
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.
28 TUESDAY
MEETINGS
Toastmasters International. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 2 listing.
OUTDOORS
Nature Journaling at the Arcata Marsh. Last Tuesday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Nov. 26 listing.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Nov. 5 listing.■
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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
Hummel Tire and Wheel Inc
260 S. Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna (707) 725-4120 hummeltire.com
BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS
Compass Community Credit Union 2861 E St., Eureka (707) 443-8662 compassccu.org
CANNABIS
Ursa Extracts ursaextracts.com
Satori Wellness
1551 Nursery Way B, McKinleyville (707) 839-4599 satoriwellness.org
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Arcata Chamber of Commerce 1635 Heindon Road, Arcata (707) 897-6004 arcatachamber.com
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
Brothers That Do Just Gutters (707) 232-3877
brothersgutters.com
Humboldt Fence Co. 564 Hwy. 36, Fortuna (707) 822-9511 humboldtfence.com
Humbuildt Homes (707) 616-1172 humbuildthomes.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 Atheletic Dept. 1 Harpst St., Arcata (707) 826-3011 humboldt.edu
ELECTRICAL & SOLAR COMPANIES
Green Belt Electrical (707) 476-3720 greenbeltelectrical.com
ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION
Arcata Playhouse 1251 9th St, Arcata (707) 822-1575 playhousearts.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 STORES
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
HEALTH CARE
Moonstone Midwives Birth Center 4677 Valley East Blvd. #2, Arcata (707) 633-3009 moonstonemidwives.com
North Coast Naturopathic Medicine 1727 Central Ave. #3601, McKinleyville (707) 840-0556 ncnatmed.com
HEATING CONTRACTOR
Six Rivers Mechanical Humboldt and Trinity counties (707) 499-5867 sixriversmechanical.com
HYPNOTHERAPY
Cutting Edge Hypnotherapy cuttingedgehypnotherapy.com
INSURANCE
Cantua Insurance 778 Redwood Drive, Garberville (707) 923-1210 NorCalQuote.com
INTERIOR DESIGN
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
LUMBER & BUILDING SUPPLIES
Almquist Lumber 5301 Boyd Road, Arcata (707) 825-8880 almquistlumber.com
MOTORCYCLE GRAPHICS & REPAIR
Fontaine’s Monster Graphics and Custom Bike Builds
147 S. Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna (707) 679-8461 kathleen400@gmail.com
NUTRITIONISTS
Ana Fernanda-Fierro Holistic Nutritionist (707) 362-6682 anafernandafierro@gmail.com
ORGANIZATION SERVICES
Declutter Organize Breathe (707) 633-8262
KaleighHopeTuso.com
PET ADOPTION
Miranda’s Rescue
1603 Sandy Prairie Road, Fortuna (707) 725-4449 mirandasrescue.org
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Shootin’ Gallery 563 Main St., Ferndale (707) 798-7707 instagram.com/theshootingallery
PUBLICATIONS
Ferndale Enterprise
394 Main St., Ferndale (707) 442-1400 theenterprise.net
REALTORS
Kilen Gilpin, Community Realty (707) 599-5770 communityrealty.net
RESTAURANTS
Cafe Brio & Brio Breadworks 791 G St., Arcata (707) 822-5922 cafebrioarcata.com
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
SALONS
Beautiful Both Ways 2192 Central Ave. Suite B, McKinleyville (707) 499-2099 beautifulbothways.com
TOWING SERVICE
Mike Astry Off Road Towing and Recovery
3596 Dows Prairie Road, McKinleyville (707) 498-6664
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TRAVEL AGENCIES
Dalianes Travel 510 Russ St., Eureka (707) 445-3245 dalianes.com
