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Welcome to My Humboldt LIFE

Dear Humboldt County Community,

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

Amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Humboldt County, My Humboldt LIFE is designed to be your trusted companion, guiding you through our communities. In every issue, we plan on taking you through your community, sharing heartwarming tales of resilience, kindness and connections. Family features to inspiring feel-good articles. My Humboldt LIFE is here to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.

Warmest regards, Melissa Sanderson Publisher, My Humboldt LIFE From the Publisher

to connect with neighbors, you’ll find it.

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

My Humboldt LIFE is more than just a magazine; it’s a celebration of everything that makes Humboldt County special. We are committed to highlighting the stories and events that matter to you, fostering a sense of community, and bringing joy and inspiration to your life.

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

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

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30 Years of Healing

Shannon Miranda saves lives one wet nose at a time

By Meg Wall-Wild

Photos by Melissa Sanderson

Sometimes life deals a blow that makes it feel like the floor has fallen out from under your feet. For Humboldt native Shannon Miranda, in 1994 it was more than a feeling. A fall through a floor on a construction site left him with a broken neck and back and plenty of time to think about those blows. In particular, the prospect of raising a child while wheelchair bound after being told he would never walk again. Flash forward a year later and not only was Shannon back on his feet, he was taking in others in need of healing. His recovery was spent

caring not only for himself and his child, but for animals that had been abandoned. Instead of a life-destroying blow, the accident sparked what became Miranda’s Large and Small Animal Rescue. “I laid around for about 2 years feeling sorry for myself and gaining weight. You either eat yourself to death or you make a difference.” Shannon never looked back. He makes a difference, rescuing an uncountable number of animals in distress. Construction’s loss is Humboldt’s great gain. Shannon always had a hand in animal welfare, from tending animals as a child

to rescuing strays behind Fortuna’s Safeway where he worked. He grew up riding in the area and helped friend Bonnie Tanferani rescue Bureau of Land Management mustangs. After his accident, the Ferndale rescue moved from his own trailer to Coppini’s Dairy, to its current 50-acre location in Fortuna on Sandy Prairie Road/Drake Hill Road. The nonprofit 501(3)c Miranda’s Rescue grew to accommodate as many critters as it could. “At the beginning, I told myself no more than 5 dogs and 15 cats but that did not last long. There was such need. How do you see a cat

alongside the road and say no? Or turn down a momma dog with puppies?”

Shannon’s family, staff, and lots of volunteers pitch in to care for and rehabilitate all kinds of animals from the smallest scared hamster to a wary abused horse. This labor of love is intergenerational, with son Blake handling the day-to-day management of Miranda’s Rescue. Husband Jim Oxborrow picks up feed, makes vet runs, and cleans pens—all the glamourous jobs that are crucial to wellcared for animals. All hands were on deck one hot day when Shannon got the call

about 105 Arabian horses in need of immediate help. Complicating the operation: None of them had ever seen a halter before. Despite this, Miranda’s was able to take in 22 of those horses, safely transporting them in 6 trailers over the course of a long 100º F day. Shannon personally halter broke each one before they were adopted. Happy horses and humans! Miranda’s is a unique place. This is a no kill animal rescue, with rehabilitation and adoption of animals as the main goal. For those beleaguered creatures who suffered abuse or are unable to be placed, sanctuary is offered. As a last resort, only those who cannot be helped are assisted across the Rainbow Bridge by the kind vets of Ferndale and Fortuna. From start to finish, Shannon set up a system of love. His ability to meld family with business is impressive but to keep it all funded is a herculean task. The rescue is not eligible for government shelter funding as it is a rescue that cares for animals long term. Shannon has had to kick it up a few notches with creative ways to raise funds. The name Miranda’s Rescue Thrift Store conjures up bargains found in any of its four locations (Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna and McKinleyville). The ultimate in

recycling, your purchases can fund animal feed, veterinarian care, and building kennels. Supporting rescues can be as simple as donating that interview suit that no longer suits your needs. Think of its value in doggie treats! Or stop in at Costco on the first Saturday of the month (noon-3 pm) to drop off donations of any type. If you went overboard on sparking joy and have no clothes or household goods to spare, Miranda’s website (mirandasrescue.org) has a handy list of Costco items they regularly use. Shannon relies on his dedicated volunteers whose ranks you can join with a quick phone call. You can get doggie love and kitty purrs on a regular basis. Bring that non-driving friend who is in danger of becoming housebound. Tending to fuzzballs may be just what they need. Although walkies with nose boops are a volunteer staple, construction prowess and electrical wizardry are needed too.

In the thirty years since Shannon took in that first frightened dog, Miranda’s Rescue has saved a constant stream of animals in need of safety. Think of the many nuzzles from adopted cats, dogs, birds, horses, lizards, llamas, and more! Each rescue resident has their own

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story. Some are handed over because they developed behavioral problems, like dogs who experience debilitating anxiety being alone while their human is at work. Their former humans are updated as they are retrained and rehomed with new humans so all involved can lead happy lives. The sanctuary also gives safety to those who just need protection. Like the camel. (A camel!) If an animal needs help, Miranda’s provides.

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“Has been absolutely amazing!”

It’s not only animals in need that are helped, but humans too. Miranda’s outreach record includes working with high school mentoring, foster care transition, community service, and senior centers. Shannon provides space for foster children to receive therapy with horses that were abused. Love can heal painful wounds no matter what size the heart. It is no wonder that when asked to finish the sentence that begins “My Humboldt life…” Shannon did not hesitate. “Has been absolutely amazing!”

— Shannon Miranda

Miranda’s track record speaks for itself, being named the Best Sanctuary for Abused Animals in Northern California (California State Assembly). But this special place along the Eel River can only hold so many animals. Being a no kill site means that Miranda’s sometimes has the heartbreaking task of turning away animals and humans in need. You can help with that poignant problem.

Is that an empty hole in your heart from when your beloved labradoodle passed away two years ago? Shannon was named one of Humboldt County’s Heroes by the Red Cross. He will know you are the hero if you adopt a new family member that will dig up your yard while filling up that hole. So will we. ■

One Hundred Years of Fortuna Rodeo Firsts

One Hundred Years of Fortuna Rodeo Firsts promotion

By Susan J.P. O’Hara and Alex Service

DDuring the long history of the Fortuna Rodeo, many “ﬁrsts” have marked new ideas and new ways of building community involvement. Some of these ﬁrsts became treasured annual events; others lasted only a few years.

uring the long history of the Fortuna Rodeo, many “ﬁrsts” have marked new ideas and new ways of building community involvement. Some of these ﬁrsts became treasured annual events; others lasted only a few years.

performed in public. Another ﬁrst from 1927 was the ﬁrst Fortuna Rodeo queen contest, won by Maxine Gould.

Chief among all “Fortuna Rodeo firsts” is the first Fortuna Rodeo itself, held at the newly created Rohner Park on August 27 and 28, 1921. It was sponsored by the Humboldt County Stockmen’s Association as entertainment for their annual picnic. Cowboys put on riding exhibitions to thrill the audience as well as some actual contests with local cowboys riding alongside Ty Stokes and Jesse Stahl, two well-known African American riders who were among the best rodeoers of the 1920s. Jesse Stahl was posthumously recognized for his abilities in 1979 when he was inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and he was the first of the many future Hall of Famers who rode at the Fortuna Rodeo.

In 1927, local businessmen created the first Fortuna Rodeo parade, described at the time as a “historical pageant.” The parade featured an ox cart, a covered wagon and a stagecoach, with parade participants dressed as figures from California’s past. Members of the Hupa Tribe performed their White Deerskin Dance in what is believed to be the first time since 1879 that the dance was

The 1953 rodeo may have been the ﬁrst to feature a grand marshal for the Fortuna Rodeo parade. The parade’s marshal was Captain Leroy Gates, who served as an air force pilot in both WWII and the Korean War and was one of the founders of the Rohnerville Airport. Another tradition begun in 1953 was a pancake breakfast.

In the late 1960s, the tradition began of the Volunteer Fire Department hosting a Firemen’s Games event on Main Street during Rodeo Week.

In 1980, for the ﬁrst time, Outhouse Races were added to the Rodeo Week fun. This rip-roaring event continued until 1985 and later was re-introduced for several more years in the early 2000s. Early in the 1980s, the merchants of the new Redwood Village Mall began sponsoring Rodeo Week entertainments, and during this decade, Redwood Village would become the location for the kids’ activities on the Tuesday of Rodeo Week.

A major milestone took place in 1984: for the ﬁrst time, the winner of the local all-around champion saddle was a woman. Suzi Fusi captured the honor only one year after riding in her ﬁrst rodeo (at the Fortuna Rodeo in 1983). Fusi also won the Pro Rodeo California Cowboys Association’s 1984 award for Rookie of the Year. In the

ﬁrst 100 years of the Fortuna Rodeo, two other competitors have joined Suzi Fusi in the ranks of women who have been Fortuna’s local all-around champions: Sherry Luman in 1988 and Jennifer Renner in 2019.

Foot races through town had joined the Rodeo Week lineup in or around 1980, and by 1984, the annual Fortuna Rodeo Fun Run was sponsored by the Six Rivers Running Club. Two beloved Fortuna Rodeo traditions came into being in 1986: the “kidnapped tourists” trial and the chili cook-off. Tourists continued to be “kidnapped” until 2016. The first chili cookoff took place in the parking lot of Del’s Liquors and Deli on Fortuna Boulevard; in later years the event would move to its current downtown location on Main Street.

In 2002, Friday “Family Night” was introduced, with kid-focused activities such as piñatas and an “animal scramble.” Over the next few years, Friday’s activities morphed into the wild competition known as the Quadiators, and Friday became Motorsports Night.

The year 2006 brought the tradition of commissioning original artwork to illustrate the rodeo’s posters and program. Don Brown, who was then the Rodeo Association member in charge of advertising, brought the idea to Fortuna. The ﬁrst Fortuna Rodeo painting, by Arcata artist Forest Stearns, shows Ben McWhorter bullriding, with Roy Curless and Tom

McWhorter among the spectators.

In 2013, a new event joined Saturday night’s lineup: Bands, Bulls and Brews (another b-word, Broncs, would later be added to the title). That first Bands, Bulls and Brews also featured a game of “cowboy poker,” pitting card-players in the arena against a bull: the last player to leave the table, after the bull had chased all the other players away, was the winner. Among the most recent Fortuna Rodeo firsts, in 2017, the elite bullfighting cadre Bullfighters Only, based in San Antonio, Texas, became the central attraction during Friday night’s festivities.

In 2013, a new event joined Saturday night’s lineup: Bands, Bulls and Brews (another b-word, Broncs, would later be added to the title).

Some Fortuna Rodeo ﬁrsts are far less welcome than others. In 2020, due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, what would have been the 99th anniversary Fortuna Rodeo instead became the ﬁrst Fortuna Rodeo to be cancelled since the end of World War II.

That first Bands, Bulls and Brews also featured a game of “cowboy poker,” pitting card-players in the arena against a bull: the last player to leave the table, after the bull had chased all the other players away, was the winner. Among the most recent Fortuna Rodeo firsts, in 2017, the elite bullfighting cadre Bullfighters Only, based in San Antonio, Texas, became the central attraction during Friday night’s festivities. Some Fortuna Rodeo firsts are far less welcome than others. In 2020, due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, what would have been the 99th anniversary Fortuna Rodeo instead became the first Fortuna Rodeo to be cancelled since the end of World War II.

In 2021, for the 100th anniversary rodeo, a bigger and better rodeo took its rightful place as one of the greatest annual celebrations of life in the Friendly City of Fortuna. The 103rd Fortuna Rodeo is July 13-21, 2024. Find event and ticket information at fortunarodeo.com.

In 2021, for the 100th anniversary rodeo, a bigger and better rodeo took its rightful place as one of the greatest annual celebrations of life in the Friendly City of Fortuna.

The 103rd Fortuna Rodeo is July 13-21, 2024. Find event and ticket information at fortunarodeo.com.

Read the full version of the history of the Fortuna Rodeo in the oﬃcial program guide, available in the July 11th edition of the North Coast Journal

Historians Susan J.P. O’Hara and Alex Service are the authors of In and Around the Arena: The 100 Year History of the Fortuna Rodeo.

Craft Beers and Community in the Cove

By Jessica Ashley Silva

On the precipice of summer, plans to sate wanderlust and appetites hang heavy in the air. With a county as large as Humboldt, every summer brings forth an opportunity to get out and explore, yet somehow, one of the most overlooked of Humboldt County corners is the seaside village of Shelter Cove. A surprising number of

locals haven’t made the trek through the Lost Coast to the black sand beaches beyond the King Range, and they are seriously missing out on a little piece of paradise with sun, suds, and sustenance –and that’s where Gyppo Ale Mill comes in.

After a twisty and turny scenic drive from U.S. Highway 101 through Briceland and past Whitethorn, Gyppo Ale Mill sits on a grassy ﬁeld

facing due west to gather in each day’s last drop of sunshine. The woman-owned brewery and restaurant offers elevated pub fare and seafood dishes, often featuring the local catch, alongside a bevy of in-house brews to appeal to a range of palates. The indoor-outdoor seating features views of the Pacific along the horizon, with a grassy field for lawn games (they have a very serious cornhole tournament on Wednesdays throughout summer, drawing up to 80 weekly competitors) and space for kids to play while their parents lounge. When the sun sets, a fire pit and a fireball (that’s right, a giant ball of fire) are there to keep you warm and toasty.

The beers are certainly the star of the show, delicious not only on their own but also when featured in the food (more on the food later). The best way to start is a ﬂight — a tasting of four of the ten Gyppo beers on tap. The brews are innovative and bursting with ﬂavor, such as Chasing Rainbows (6.6% ABV, 29 IBU), a bright and citrusy hazy IPA with a subtle

sourness to make your mouth water. Then there’s the Thirty Aut Six (4.7% ABV, 26 IBU), a Helles lager and the newest beer on tap, smooth and refreshing with a velvety mouth-feel. And for the notso-faint-of-heart, the fruity and earthy Timber Beast (12% ABV, 49 IBU) is like a strong ale meets an equally strong port wine, with notes of ﬁg, molasses and brown sugar. If the beers, alone, don’t draw you in, the food will surely do the trick. On top of their expertly executed pub fare — like burgers, wings, and a smoked gouda and sharp cheddar beer mac and cheese — the seafood dishes are perfect for the seaside setting. A scintillating sharable and a total must-have is the Fathom Stout mussels: a big bowl full of mussels simmered with Gyppo Ale Mill’s Fathom the Bowl (an English oatmeal stout), heavy whipped cream, honey and cayenne, served with lightly toasted bread, buttery and garlicky and perfect for soaking up the broth.

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The patio at Gyppo Ale Mill. Photo by Jessica Ashley Silva

Gyppo’s Chasing Rainbows IPA.

Photo by Jessica Ashley Silva

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Gyppo’s commitment to sustainability and supporting local: the Meyer lemon grilled rockfish. Owner Julie Peacock partners with local fisherman Sam Stebnicki for line-caught fish (his fish appears in Gyppo’s ahi poke specials and rockfish ceviche, too) and pairs it with savory coconut rice, blistered tomatoes and capers with a garlicky white wine sauce. It’s finished off with luscious local Meyer lemons, grilled to perfection, lending a bit of sweet acidity. Peacock says “supporting families like Sam’s is a big part of what we do.” She incorporates little pieces of Humboldt flavor whenever she can — like produce from Briceland Forest Farm, and the incomparable J’s Catering bleu cheese dressing that graces the wedge salad (sidebar: this is one of the best wedge salads this writer has ever had, trust me when I say the candied cashews are a revelation rendering the need for bacon obsolete).

In the six years since their grand opening, Peacock, along with silent but supportive co-owners Josh Monschke (Peacock’s husband) and Trent Sanders, have taken a

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space where they invite the community in to make it their own, like keeping an open stage for local or traveling musicians to play on a whim, or using their lawn for local farmers to set up market. Their philosophy extends to the global community too, by committing to sustainability as an Ocean Friendly Restaurant certiﬁed by the Surf Rider Foundation. “We also use Monterey Bay Aquarium to ﬁnd sustainable seafood options for us to use in the restaurant,” Peacock says. “We opened with this in

Mac and cheese, local ﬁsh, and steamed mussels.

Photo by Jessica Ashley Silva

Sam Stebnicki and the catch of the day. Submitted

mind and that’s the way we’ve always done it.”

Every decision she makes for her business seems to be a balancing act of what her impact will be on her community extending beyond the brewery walls. From running on thin margins to stay aﬀordable for her patrons, to giving away memberships to Gyppo’s mug club each winter, to committing to promoting the Cove’s local businesses with every opportunity she gets to promote her own. “You have to be the neighbor you want to have as a neighbor,” says Peacock. “Shelter Cove is a small community, we all rely on each other, all businesses have to work together.”

With summer underway, Peacock plans to open her shiny converted Airstream adjacent to the ﬁreball into a reservable villa-style hangout,

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complete with a dedicated server. When not reserved, it’s equipped with four taps and can serve as a raw bar with oysters and an array of sparkling wines. She invites the greater Humboldt community to come visit Shelter Cove this summer, but reminds us to trek in during the winter months, too. “While our summer season is vital, we need support year-round [...] our space is perfect for Christmas parties, wedding receptions, retirement parties, and other group events. Thinking of us outside the summer season can make a huge diﬀerence.” She says it’s the perfect place to watch a winter storm roll in and pass on by, too.

Come for the beer, but stay for much more. At the end of the day, Peacock says, “it’s about beer but it’s also about community.”

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Say Hello to Your New Pantry Staple

By Natalie Walston, PLAZA

We’ve all been there: hangry, tired, loathe to make dinner at all. And in our attempt to make the “Easy Weeknight Meal” recipe we saved on IG, we find ourselves on a culinary odyssey that takes three times longer than promised. The whole time, all you can think is: THIS is why the universe invented take-out. We know, we’ve been there. Which is why our buyers were just giddy to recently stumble upon something that provides a glimmer of hope. May we present to you: The Starter Sauce. It’s not exactly revolutionary, but it takes on an interesting and elevated way to approach dinner that allows a home-cooked meal that can be scaled to our time and energy level. Think Hamburger Helper of the new generation. We were excited to see contemporary flavors like Thai Curry and Tuscan Chicken, with plenty of geographical culinary stops in between.

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A ﬂight of beer samples and Meyer lemon grilled rockﬁsh. Photo by Jessica Ashley Silva

What’s Your Favorite Annual Event?

Asked on Main Street in Ferndale

“Oyster Fest is awesome.”

Mark Daniels of Mind’s Eye Manufactory & Coﬀee Lounge, Ferndale

“Kinetic Sculpture Race is full of energy.”

Juliy Kreitzer of the Golden Gait Mercantile, Ferndale

“Kinetic is great.” Erica Botkin

“The Kinetic Sculpture race … I was in that race when I was young.”

Sandra Mesman (right) with husband Marlin of the Pearly Gait, Ferndale

Mushroom Foraging for Beginners

By Paula and Rene Kindinger

Are you in the market for a new hobby, one that also incorporates your love of nature and exercise? Great! Mushroom foraging is the perfect blend of your interests!

Humboldt County is a ideal place to learn how to forage for mushrooms since the ocean mist and fog create an abundance of these little guys. Fall and winter, the wetter seasons, are the best seasons for foraging, but there are still plenty of varieties of mushrooms that can be found in the summer.

Before you go out for the first time, it is critical to

verify that you are in an area where mushroom foraging is allowed. Most state and federal parks do not allow mushroom foraging, but you can still use those parks to buff up the accuracy of your mushroom identification. You will also need to have some knowledge of the trees and plants in the area you plan to forage.

When preparing for a day of foraging, make sure you wear hiking boots and comfortable clothing. Bring a wicker or woven basket to collect the mushrooms you find. Do not put them in a plastic bag. Not only will they turn to mush, but a closed bag doesn’t allow the mushrooms you picked

to disperse any more spores to create future growth. Also, bring a field notebook to record where you found the mushrooms, and a camera to photograph the mushroom in its habitat.

For accurate identification, it is important to pay attention to all aspects of the mushroom: Which trees or type of landscape they were found near, the cap, the stem, the gills or pores, the colors, the sliminess, or dryness are all important features to help identify a mushroom. Some seasoned foragers use wax bags to separate the different mushroom varieties, or a tackle box can be utilized for smaller mushrooms. Pick up

a field guide that is specific to the area you plan to go out in. For the North Coast and Humboldt County, we recommend Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast by Noah Siegel and Christian Schwartz. For further assistance or to find a buddy with whom to go out, consider joining a mycology group such as Humboldt Bay Mycology Society. You can also upload your pictures to a site such as Inaturalist to get comments from more experienced foragers and specialists.

You should not even consider eating the mushrooms you find on your first few trips. At first, concentrate on honing your identifica-

tion skills. Then only eat mushrooms that you are 100% certain are edible and get multiple confirmations that the mushroom you are about to eat is, in fact, edible. There are many poisonous mushrooms that look almost identical to edible ones. If eating mushrooms isn’t your thing, you can always use as fabric dye. Several beautiful colors can be extracted from mushrooms, and it makes an interesting story if someone asks you about your outfit. Some examples of mushrooms used for clothing dyes are the jumbo gym that produces a beautiful yellow color, the lobster mushroom yields peach to bright pink, and Cortinarius smithii provides bright red, purple or orange colors. There are several more dye-producing mushrooms that provide colors like brown, olive, and other colors.

Let’s get to the good stuff! Some of the most delicious and sought after mushrooms to forage in the summer

months are rainbow chanterelles, lobster mushrooms, and chicken of the woods. Rainbow chanterelles are easy to identify because they are orangish yellow, grow close to the ground, have a funnel shape and ridges instead of gills. They commonly grow under sitka spruce or bishop pines. Lobster mushrooms are bright orange red to red purple, short and stout, normally, and usually buried in duff under sitka spruce. Chicken of the woods are distinguished because they are polypores, growing in a shelf, on dead or damaged eucalyptus or oak trees. The top of the fungi may feel velvety and is bright yellow or orange, growing in bands. The underside is bright yellow and the flesh is soft and moist when young, getting drier and less desirable as it ages. Though these three varieties seem fairly easy to distinguish, it is still a good idea to get a second opinion before consuming any mushrooms as a “newbie.” ■

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Fresh chanterelle mushrooms picked In Ferndale.

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Cocktails by Design

Creating new favorites with fresh syrups

By Billie Lyons

Awhile ago, I found myself at lunch with a friend of mine when our waiter came by the table; truthfully, I hadn’t noticed him there until he coughed. “Drink order, miss?” he flushed. As I scanned the cocktail menu in my hands for the umpteenth time, I realized, “I am tired of every one of the drinks on this menu.”

and cheesecloth to make your own amazing bar syrup. Here’s what you do: Wash any fruit or berries you are using (frozen or refrigerated), pop them into a saucepan, and heat until soft and kind of squishy (about 10 minutes).

Maybe some of you have felt that way too. After cycling through years of the standard bar menu, the same mixers, liquors, garnishes, and “cordials” just aren’t cutting it anymore. In that moment, I decided to make it my mission to discover something new and different. Being a bartender for 12 or so years has definite advantages when you’re trying to pair new things together. You pick up tricks and interesting ways to make sweet and salty, or spicy and tangy, or any number combinations you can think of existing within the bar realm. After days of contemplating, I found a solution that was so simple, it was embarrassing! I could customize my own syrups. At that point, all you need to do is add soda water and your liquor of choice. The simplicity of the whole thing is the reason I wanted to share it with you right now — as we enter into the “mid-summer get together” season. All you need are any fruits or veggies you have a particular inclination towards, sugar,

Strain the fruit through a colander (if you have one) or wait until fruit is cool enough to handle. Then line a measuring cup with cheesecloth (you can buy this at the grocery store) and pour the fruit, in segments, into the cloth. It is important not to squeeze the fruit too much or it will rip the cheesecloth and fruit chunks or seeds will end up in your measuring cup, too. This step requires some patience to do it right.

After you have measured your juice yield, mix one part juice to two parts sugar in a saucepan on low to medium heat, stirring regularly until sugar is completely dissolved. You can use regular granulated white sugar, brown sugar, or raw sugar — all to give different flavor notes to the syrup.

Skim off any foam or “head” that is formed on the top as leaving it will cut the time you are able to keep the syrup in half.

Pour mixture into an empty bottle or jar, seal, and store in your refrigerator.

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You could also mix the fruit juice using a 1:1 ratio with the sugar to make a thinner syrup. This is commonly how

bartending syrups are made. If you keep it thicker, however, it will last twice as long. You have all the time in the world to experiment with different flavor and sweetener combinations. Personally, I made several different staple syrups for a bar I managed in San Francisco that were weird sounding, but tasted fantastic, for example: Black Pepper and Kiwi, Spearmint and Blueberry, and Black Cherry and Cinnamon.

Though these syrups can indeed spice up any cocktail you dare use them in, keep in mind that you can also use these syrups as toppers for waffles, cake, ice cream and Italian sodas for the kids. Syrups are a super fun activity to make with your children. Syrups will last longer and

taste fresher if you seal them off completely every time you store them.

For an easier pour, buy cocktail pouring spouts (like the tops of the bottles at a bar, they can be procured at a store like PLAZA in Arcata).

For a customized look, soak a clear empty liquor bottle in hot water to remove the label, wash thoroughly, pour in your own syrup concoction, and stick on a new, custom-made label (you can use blank address stickers from Office Depot). Cover with clear packing tape if you plan on the bottle being somewhere where the label will be exposed to moisture. Have fun! It won’t be long before your homemade syrups will be the talk of the summer party circuit! ■

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Freshen up your summer drinks game with homemade syrups. Adobe Stock

Make Memories at The Shootin’ Gallery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Garberville Rotary Club Awards South Fork High Students

Scholarships Totaling $9,000

On Tuesday, May 21st, an award ceremony was held at the South Fork High School gymnasium, where Rotarians, South Fork staff, students, and their families gathered to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding young individuals. The event showcased the dedication and hard work of the students and the unwavering support from the community.

The Garberville Rotary Club extends its deepest gratitude to the trusts that made these scholarships possible, recognizing their commitment to empowering future leaders and enhancing our community. Since its founding in 1938, the Garberville Rotary Club has proudly supported local youth and education. The scholarships awarded each year are funded by the generous contributions of former Rotary members and community supporters, who have established multiple endowments managed by the Humboldt Area Founda tion. These scholarships are sustained by the interest and earnings from these endow ments, ensuring the continu ation of this vital tradition.

distributed from the Monroe Tobin Family Trust, Harold E. Murrish Trust, Roxanne Futrell Trust, Todd Sveiven Trust, Margaret Scown Trust, Ray Hartig Trust.

presented to Cadence Young, Colton Hoisington, Emily Vionnet, Jace Sotelo, Kishan

Patel, Lucas Genolio, Makani Buck Zulim, Rylee Bremer and Skylar Gaytan.

“I am so happy that we can continue supporting local youth and their educational goals," says Garth EplingCard, Garberville Rotary President "Reviewing scholarship applications this year, I was deeply impressed by the resilience and dedication of these students. They have worked tirelessly to maintain their grades, recover from the disruptions of remote learning due to COVID, and overcome many life challenges. Their perseverance is truly inspiring. … Despite these hurdles, they have demonstrated exceptional

New Dairy Princess Crowned

Grace Scilacci of Fortuna Selected as District 1 Ambassador

Grace Scilacci of Fortuna was selected as the 2024 Dairy Princess, with Talyn Hodson of Crescent City, and Mariah Bravo of Fortuna selected as 1st and 2nd alternate respectively. The contest was held on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Fortuna.

Grace will represent District 1, which includes Humboldt and Del Norte counties. As Dairy Princess, she will play a key role on the CMAB’s Communication Services team in meeting community relations objectives.

Grace is the daughter of Bryan and Jennifer Scilacci. She is a senior at Fortuna Union High School and plans to attend College of the Redwoods to become a Dental Hygienist.

Crowned 1st Alternate Dairy Princess, Talyn Hodson, daughter of Michelle and Richard Wetherell, is a senior at Del Norte High School and plans to attend College of the Redwoods to study Forensics.

Mariah Bravo, daughter of Lance and Laurie Bravo, was crowned 2nd Alternate Dairy

Fortuna Student Headed to Rodeo Nationals

Kaden Mangrum, a 14 year old Fortuna cowboy, is going to National Junior Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa. Placing third in the entire state in both Junior Bull Riding and Bareback Steer Riding, Kaden will be representing Team California. He competes on the District 2 Team for the California High School Rodeo Association, Junior High Division, which represents Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties.

Princess. She is a Junior at Fortuna Union High School. Her grandparents on both sides had dairies, and she now raises and shows dairy heifers at the Humboldt County Fair as a member of the Fortuna High Future Farmers of America Chapter. Mariah is on her school’s Varsity Softball team and Varsity Soccer Team. She is passionate about her community service efforts and volunteers at the Cuddeback School Halloween Carnival, Fortuna High School Youth Softball Camp, and Fortuna High School 3rd Grade Agriculture Day.

As Dairy Princess and Alternates, Grace, Talyn, and Mariah will attend a professional development training focused on presentation skills, advocating for the California dairy industry, leadership, and business etiquette.

For more information about the District 1 Dairy Princess contest and events, please contact Mary Ann Renner at (707) 496-1501 or dmarenner@ frontiernet.net.■

The CHRSA regular season is October-April, with State Finals being held in May. Throughout the season, Kaden competes in Chute Dogging, Bareback Steer Riding, Junior Bull Riding, Goat Tying, and Ribbon Roping. Rodeo requires a huge commitment of practice time, and long travel times to every rodeo throughout the season. After the amount of time, resources and energy spent dedicated to the sport, when working together with an animal (especially a 1,000 lb bull), there are a lot of factors that don’t often go your way, requiring a lot of humility.

This is a very exciting time for Kaden, as he will be graduating from 8th Grade just one week prior to National Junior Finals Rodeo.

Locally, Kaden competes in the Fortuna Junior Rodeo, and was the Steer Riding Champion in 2022. He also rides in the Steer Riding event at Fortuna Rodeo’s event, “Bulls, Broncs, Bands & Brews,” and holds the Champion title for

2021 and 2023. This year will be his final ride to secure the Champion belt buckle. Come see him ride on Saturday July 20 at the Fortuna Rodeo Grounds.

Kaden also plays football and regular season basketball as well as AAU basketball. He was the starting half back and line backer for the AAA ERV Huskies for the 2023 season, and starting point guard as well as Team Captain for the ’23-24’ FMS 8th Grade Boys Basketball. All the while, he has maintained the B-Honor Roll at Fortuna Middle School, perfect attendance, and received the Citizen of the Month award in April.

The National Junior Finals Rodeo are being held on June 23-29, and Kaden is seeking support to help cover travel and lodging costs for both him and his family. Any excess amount will be placed in a college savings account for Kaden. The link to donate is https://fnd.us/82Ory4?ref=sh_cDSVZ8 ■

Left to right: Mariah Bravo, Grace Scilacci and Talyn Hodson. Submitted

Kaden Mangrum. Submitted

Fred Robinson Receives Certi ed Exit Planning Advisor® Designation

Financial Advisor Fred Robinson of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Fortuna has received the Certified Exit Planning Advisor®, or CEPA®, designation through the Exit Planning Institute(TM).

This designation provides specific education on how to help business owners have a successful exit by discussing business readiness, strengthening personal financial strategies and aligning them to personal goals. The course of CEPA® study expands a financial advisor's knowledge base in the following business-fo-

cused areas:

• Exit planning considerations for business owners

• The importance of business valuation

• Personal financial management

• Estate and charitable intent strategies

Robinson's oﬃce is located at Strongs Creek Plaza, Fortuna. Robinson and branch oﬃce administrator Michelle can be reached at (707) 725-7943. You may also visit Robinson's website at https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/fred-robinson ■

Rio Dell Appoints Interim Chief of Police

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the Rio Dell City Council confirmed the appointment of Jeff Conner as the Interim Chief of Police. Former Chief of Police Greg Allen has taken the position of Associate Vice President for Safety & Community Wellbeing (Chief of Police) for the Cal Poly Humboldt Police Department. The city wishes him well in his new role.

Conner has a long association with the Rio Dell Police Department going back many years, including serving as Chief of Police from December 2017 to July of 2022. During that time Conner implemented several reforms and improvements to modernize the

department. Since his tenure as Chief he has remained parttime with the department as a Sergeant, mostly handling investigations. Conner will step down from the Interim role before the close of August this year and anticipates retiring from law enforcement altogether by the end of 2024. The City of Rio Dell is currently recruiting for a new Chief of Police. Applications are currently open. ■

2022. Jeff Conner (left) receives a special proclamation alongside Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer (right) from Mayor Debra Garnes (center) for their work resolving the homicide case of Johnny Renfro. Submitted

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WORD SEARCH

Fun in the Summertime

ACROSS

1. Chuck

5. Best Picture of 2005

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

14. It is, in Ibiza

15. Batting average, e.g.

16. Singer Bareilles

17. “Cheers” actress Perlman

18. Red-wrapped imports

19. Name of three Giants outfielders in 1963

20. Soprano Nellie and others

22. Hooter named for its small size

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

25. Relating to the cover of the eyeball

29. Carry-____ (airplane totes)

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

32. Just get (by)

33. Co. led by Baryshnikov in the 1980s

35. Sheriff’s badges, often

38. Substituting for, in poetry

41. One way to wish

45. It may elicit a “ur welcome”

48. World Cup cry

49. Bay window

52. “Dig in!”

53. “Ha! That’s ____ one!”

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

56. Hwys.

57. On a farm team?

58. Glacial formations

60. Many a flea market transaction

61. Lupino and Tarbell

62. iPad reading

66. ____ empty stomach

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

68. Prefix with -holic

69. See 67-Across

70. “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” org.

71. Sweetie pie

72. Played a prank on using bathroom tissue, informally

DOWN

1. Times spent in prison or in office

2. Milo of “The Verdict”

3. Designer McCartney

4. Car company once owned by G.M.

6. “Sick!”

46. ____ canvas (art exhibit designation)

5. Musical opposite of dimin.

7. “I’m ____ loss”

8. Customizable character in

a computer game

9. Old Testament prophet

10. Letters on a B-52

11. Palooka

12. Unlike a child

13. Bellow and Steinberg

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

23. Wool source

26. More verdant

27. Heart test letters

28. Establishes a new foothold

31. Food preservative, briefly

34. Some four-year degs.

36. Losing line in tic-tac-toe

37. ____ Arbor, Michigan

38. Reason to hit the brakes

39. Like many holiday weekends

40. It can be a major turnoff

42. Grabbed some Z’s

43. Fragile fabric made from a plant fiber

44. Blushed

47. Boy

50. Wiped the slate clean

51. Driver’s ID: Abbr.

53. Matey’s yes

54. Become lenient (on)

59. Topic in a world religions course

60. Old theaters once owned by Howard Hughes

63. GWB’s successor

64. New pedometer reading

65. Mo. for campaign surprises

Calendar of Events

JUNE

SATURDAY

EVENTS

Garberville Rodeo - Rodeo in the Redwoods. Southern Humboldt Community Park, 1144 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. Enjoy bucking broncos, barrel racing, parade, barbecue, live music and more. garbervillerodeo.org.

FOOD

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. Regeneratively grown seasonal veggies, flowers, meats and other locally made items. Cash, card, Venmo, Apple Pay and soon to accept EBT payments. info@tableblufffarm.com. TableBluffFarm.com. (707) 890-6699.

OUTDOORS

Forest Restoration at Rohner Park. Third Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. Remove invasive English ivy and French broom. Tools and gloves available but you are encouraged to bring your own. High winds or heavy rain cancels. Light snack provided. Free. unde1942@gmail.com. (707) 601-6753.

16 SUNDAY

EVENTS

Garberville Rodeo - Rodeo in the Redwoods. Southern Humboldt Community Park, 1144 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. See June 15 listing.

OUTDOORS

Art and Nature at the Refuge. Third Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Art and nature exploration activities for all ages and abilities with monthly themes. Drop in between 1 and 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Free. denise_seeger@fws.gov. fws.gov/refuge/humboldt-bay. (707) 733-5406.

17 MONDAY

FOOD

Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. Enjoy a delicious (menu changes monthly) family friendly dinner, then test your luck with bingo. All ages. $10 dinner, $10 for 10 bingo cards. vanduzengrange@gmail.com. instagram. com/vanduzengrange. (707) 296-4161. Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. Fresh produce, mushrooms, beef and pork, eggs, honey, crafts, body products, jams and plants. (707) 441-9999.

18 TUESDAY

FOOD

Fortuna Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. Fruits and vegetables, crafts, music and hot food vendors. No pets allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers receive a market match at every farmers market. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation. org/fortuna.html. (707) 441-9999.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. In-season produce, veggie starts, plants, grass-fed beef, pastured poultry and eggs, flowers, soap, herbal products and arts and crafts. gyppo.com. (707) 441-9999.

19 WEDNESDAY

EVENTS

Juneteenth Multi-Day Cultural Celebration. Countywide. Community-wide event celebrating freedom, diversity and community with local Black vendors, workshops, music, performances and Knowledge for Power sessions. Commemorating

the ending of slavery in the U.S. Full schedule online. blackhumboldt.com/juneteenth-celebration.

20 THURSDAY

EVENTS

Juneteenth Multi-Day Cultural Celebration. Countywide. See June 19 listing.

21 FRIDAY

EVENTS

Juneteenth Multi-Day Cultural Celebration. Countywide. See June 19 listing.

FOOD

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Meat, eggs, produce, oysters, plants, mushrooms, jam, hot food and art. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. CalFresh EBT customers are able to receive a market match at every farmers market. (707) 441-9999.

22 SATURDAY

EVENTS

Juneteenth Multi-Day Cultural Celebration. Countywide. See June 19 listing.

KMUD Southern Humboldt Pride Celebration. 1-9 p.m. Redwood Community Radio, 1144 Redway Drive, Redway. This all-ages event features music, speakers and performances. kmud.org.

FOOD

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 15 listing.

OUTDOORS

South Fork Eel Birding Trip. 8:30 a.m. Tooby Memorial Park, Garberville, Garberville. Join the Redwood Region Audubon Society for 2-3 miles of gentle walking through riparian, grassland and mixed hardwood forests. Year-round residents include jays, towhees, woodpeckers and raptor species. Meet at the Tooby Park parking lot located 1 mile west of Garberville on Sprowl Creek Road. Free. rras.org. (707) 296-8720.

23 SUNDAY

EVENTS

Juneteenth Multi-Day Cultural Celebration. Countywide. See June 19 listing.

24 MONDAY

FOOD

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See June 17 listing.

25 TUESDAY

FOOD

Fortuna Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 18 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. See June 18 listing.

28 FRIDAY

FOOD

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See June 21 listing.

29 SATURDAY

FOOD

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 15 listing.

ETC

Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. Ages 18 and older only. IDs checked at door. Alcohol and drug-free event. $5.50 includes skate rental.

30 SUNDAY EVENTS

Ferndale Pride March. 12-5 p.m. Ferndale Firemen’s Park, 100 Berding St. The 4th annual Ferndale Pride March hosted by Lost Coast Pride.

JULY

1 MONDAY FOOD

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See June 17 listing.

2 TUESDAY FOOD

Fortuna Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 18 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. See June 18 listing.

3 WEDNESDAY

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Fortuna Fireworks Festival. Newburg Park, 2700 Newburg Road, Fortuna. Arts and craft vendors, music, light show, barbecue. Fireworks at dusk. Parking in McLean Field ($5 donation).

4 THURSDAY

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Ferndale Fourth of July Parade. 12-1 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. A parade on Main Street with fire trucks, patriotic floats.

5 FRIDAY

EVENTS

Fortuna’s First Fridays. 6-9 p.m. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. A monthly event for all ages the first Friday of June, July and August. Art, music, food, friends, fun. Free.

Lost Coast Kennel Club’s All-Breed Show and More. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Lost Coast Kennel Club presents its 2024 All Breed Show, Obedience, Rally, Open Shows, BPUP, Best Veteran and FCATs. Also, AKC Farm Dog Certification tests will be held July 5-6. Check LostCoastKC.org for updates.

FOOD

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See June 21 listing.

6 SATURDAY

EVENTS

Lost Coast Kennel Club’s All-Breed Show and More. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 5 listing.

FOOD

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 15 listing.

7 SUNDAY

EVENTS

Lost Coast Kennel Club’s All-Breed Show and More. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 5 listing.

FOOD

Pancake Breakfast and Community Market. First Sunday of every month, 8 a.m.-noon Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. Enjoy breakfast for the whole family, a petting zoo and browsing the community market. $10. vanduzengrange@gmail.com. instagram.com/ vanduzengrange. (707) 296-4161.

8 MONDAY

FOOD

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See June 17 listing.

9 TUESDAY

FOOD

Fortuna Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 18 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. See June 18 listing.

12 FRIDAY

FOOD

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See June 21 listing.

13 SATURDAY

EVENTS

Fortuna Rodeo. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, at Rohner Park. A full week of rodeo action. Bull and bronc riding, barbecue, carnival, motorsports, parade, bands, brews and more. Full schedule online. July 13-21. fortunarodeo.com.

FOOD

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 15 listing.

OUTDOORS

Habitat Improvement Team Volunteer Workday. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.noon. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Help restore habitat by removing invasive, non-native plants and maintaining native plant areas. Wear long pants, long sleeves and closed-toe shoes. Bring drinking water. Tools, gloves and snack provided. denise_seeger@fws.gov. fws.gov/refuge/ humboldt-bay. (707) 733-5406.

FOOD

Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. See June 17 listing. Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See June 17 listing.

16 TUESDAY

FOOD

Fortuna Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 18 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. See June 18 listing.

18 THURSDAY EVENTS

Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility Trials. . Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Lost Coast Kennel Club presents its annual agility trials, barn hunt and FCATs. LostCoastKC.org.

19 FRIDAY EVENTS

Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility Trials. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 18 listing.

FOOD

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See June 21 listing.

20 SATURDAY EVENTS

Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility Trials. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 18 listing.

FOOD

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 15 listing.

Continued from page 35

OUTDOORS

Forest Restoration at Rohner Park. Third Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See June 15 listing.

21 SUNDAY

EVENTS

Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility Trials. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 18 listing.

OUTDOORS

Art and Nature at the Refuge. Third Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See June 16 listing.

22 MONDAY

FOOD

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See June 17 listing.

23 TUESDAY

FOOD

Fortuna Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 18 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. See June 18 listing.

26 FRIDAY

EVENTS

Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo. . City of Fortuna, Various city locations. Huge car show, show and shine, burn out, artisans faire, tractor pull, movie night and more. redwoodautoXpo.com.

FOOD

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See June 21 listing.

27 SATURDAY

EVENTS

Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. See July 26 listing.

FOOD

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 15 listing.

OUTDOORS

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Day. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, Briceland Road, Whitethorn. Please join us to remove invasive tansy ragwort at Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Gloves and tools will be provided, but if you have an extra hori-hori please bring it! Free camping for volunteers can be arranged ahead of time by contacting michelle.forys@parks.ca.gov. Please meet at the Jones Beach gate at 10am Free. michelle.forys@parks.ca.gov. 7076773109.

ETC

Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See June 29 listing.

28 SUNDAY

EVENTS

Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. See July 26 listing.

29 MONDAY

FOOD

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See June 17 listing.

30 TUESDAY

FOOD

Fortuna Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 18 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. See June 18 listing.

AUGUST

1 THURSDAY

EVENTS

Wildwood Days. . Downtown Rio Dell, Rio Dell. Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser with a cruise, Soap Box Derby, kids’ night, penny scramble, vendors, kids’ talent show, fire truck rides, street dance, food, music festival, bocce tournament, softball tournament, firefighter’s barbecue and auction and more.

2 FRIDAY

EVENTS

Fortuna’s First Fridays. 6-9 p.m. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. See July 5 listing.

Reggae on the River. County Line Ranch, 240 Cooks Valley Road, Piercy. Featuring Konshens, Anthony B, Collie Buddz, Capleton, Skarra Mucci, Stylo G, L’Entourloop, Lila Ike, Demarco, Lutan Fyah, Chuck Fenda, Sister Nancy, Chezidek, Marlon Asher, Pressure Busspipe, Perfect Giddimani, Nattali Rize, Bay-C, Xyclone and many more. Cannabis zone presented by Cannifest. $299 until July 1, then $349. office@mateel.org. reggaeontheriver.com/. (707) 923-7687.

FOOD

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See June 21 listing.

3 SATURDAY

EVENTS

Reggae on the River. County Line Ranch, 240 Cooks Valley Road, Piercy. See Aug. 2 listing.

FOOD

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 15 listing.

4 SUNDAY

EVENTS

Reggae on the River. County Line Ranch, 240 Cooks Valley Road, Piercy. See Aug. 2 listing.

FOOD

Pancake Breakfast and Community Market. First Sunday of every month, 8 a.m.-noon Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. See July 7 listing.

5 MONDAY

FOOD

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See June 17 listing.

6 TUESDAY

FOOD

Fortuna Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 18 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. See June 18 listing.

9 FRIDAY

FOOD

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See June 21 listing.

10 SATURDAY

FOOD

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 15 listing.

OUTDOORS

Habitat Improvement Team Volunteer Workday. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.noon. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See July 13 listing.

12 MONDAY

FOOD

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See June 17 listing.

13 TUESDAY

FOOD

Fortuna Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 18 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. See June 18 listing.

16 FRIDAY

FOOD

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See June 21 listing.

17 SATURDAY EVENTS

BridgeFest and Flying Saucer Contest. Bridgeville Community Center, 38717 Kneeland Road. An annual intergalactic event that pits ordinary humans against aliens in a flying saucer throwing contest. Live music, food, raffle, Wild Kidz zone, contests and a craft fair. Free. (707) 601-7983.

FOOD

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 15 listing.

OUTDOORS

Forest Restoration at Rohner Park. Third Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See June 15 listing.

18 SUNDAY

OUTDOORS

Art and Nature at the Refuge. Third Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See June 16 listing.

19 MONDAY

FOOD

20 TUESDAY

FOOD

Fortuna Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 18 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. See June 18 listing.

21 WEDNESDAY

EVENTS

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

23 FRIDAY

FOOD

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See June 21 listing.

24 SATURDAY

EVENTS

Hops in Humboldt. Rohner Park, 5 Park St., Fortuna. Unlimited samples of hundreds of different micro-brews from more than 35 breweries. Live music, art and craft vendors, commemorative glass. Ages 21 and over with ID at the gate. hopsinhumboldt.com.

FOOD

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 15 listing.

26 MONDAY

FOOD

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See June 17 listing.

27 TUESDAY

FOOD

Fortuna Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 18 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. See June 18 listing.

30 FRIDAY

FOOD

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See June 21 listing.

31 SATURDAY

FOOD

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 15 listing.

ETC

Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See June 29 listing. ■

Business Directory

ANIMAL RESCUE & PET ADOPTION

Miranda’s Rescue

1603 Sandy Prairie Road, Fortuna (707) 725-4449

mirandasrescue.org

APPLIANCES

Eel Valley Appliance

1001 Main St., Fortuna (707) 725-6734 EelValleyAppliance.com

AUTO & TRUCK SERVICES

Conti Auto Repair

2600 Harris St., Eureka (707) 443-3505

rayconti.com

Hummel Tire and Wheel Inc

260 S. Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna (707) 725-4120

hummeltire.com

Ray’s Old Town Auto & Muﬄer

705 Third St., Eureka, (707) 443-8893 rayconti.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

CONTRACTORS & HOME SERVICES

Allen Epperly Handyman (707) 599-7723

Anthony’s Tile (707) 362-6356

anthonystileca.com

Humbuildt Homes (707) 616-1172

humbuildthomes.com

LJG Builders (707) 497-7012

ljgbuilders.com

On Point Construction (707) 407-8512

onpointconstructionca.com

ELECTRICAL & SOLAR COMPANIES

Green Belt Electrical (707) 476-3720

greenbeltelectrical.com

Solar Projects

Unlimited/Solar Racks 932 Ninth St., Arcata (707) 826-9214

solarprojectsunlimited@gmail.com

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Bear River Casino Resort 11 Bear Paws Way Loleta (707) 733-9644 bearrivercasino.com

The Escape Room at Humboldt’s Hometown Store 394 Main St., Ferndale (707) 496-0588 humboldtshometownstore.com

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

furnituredesigncenter.net

Living Styles Fine Furniture Galleries

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

HEATING CONTRACTOR

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

INTERIOR DESIGN

K. Co Interior Design 612 Second St., Eureka (310) 359-8683 kcointeriors.com

LANDSCAPING

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

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

Locha’s Mexican Restaurant 751 S. Fortuna Blvd., Redwood Village Shopping Center, Fortuna (707) 682-6022

lochasmexicanrestaurant.com

RETAIL & GIFT SHOPS

Humboldt’s Hometown Store

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

humboldtshometownstore.com

The Humboldt Mercantile

123 F St., Eureka (707) 798-1158 thehumboldtmercantile.com

MORTGAGE COMPANIES

Fairway Independant Morgage Company

Fortuna Rodeo Rohner Park, Fortuna fortunarodeo.com

Humboldt County Fair Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale humboldtcountyfair.org

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

FURNITURE STORES

Delta Mattress & Sofa Outlet

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

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

MOTORCYCLE GRAPHICS & REPAIR

Fontaine’s Monster Graphics and Custom Bike Builds

147 S. Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna (707) 679-8461 kathleen400@gmail.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Double B UAV LLC

Drone Photography (707) 613-0112 doublebuav.com

Land of Lovely

127 F St., Eureka (707) 273-5234

landoﬂovely.com Plaza

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

THRIFT SHOPS

Redwood Thrift

167 S. Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna (707) 726-7710

facebook.com/REDWOODTHRIFTwithREJOYCEDESIGNS

USED CARS

Ray’s Quality Cars

195 S. Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna (707) 725-6225

raysfortuna.com

Shelter Cove. File photo

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