North Coast Journal 05-06-2021 Edition

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Calendar May 6 – 13, 2021 6 Thursday

DANCE

James Hildebrandt. Submitted

See what students from Fieldbrook Elementary and Redwood Coast Montessori have been working on this past year at Art and the Environment: Keeping the Giant Jolly, the unveiling of two new public art projects being installed in the Creamery District this Saturday, May 8 at 11:45 a.m. The students, working with Playhouse Arts’ Education team, created a mural depicting the plant and animal life of the Jolly Giant Creek. Additionally, artist James Hildebrandt designed and created two 14-foot stainless steel sculptures based on the ecosystem of the creek that will be permanently installed along the L Street bike path at Eighth and Ninth streets. Be there at 11:45 for the unveiling of these impressive projects and music by Bandemonium.

Dances of Brazil. 5:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Learn Brazilian dances with instructors Rocío Cristal and María Vanderhorst. All levels. Limited to five people. Register online. $15. talavera.rocio@gmail.com.

SPOKEN WORD The Writers Lounge via Zoom. 7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A writing workshop geared toward stand-up and comedy. Zoom Room: 857 4217 6054. Password: writers. Join Zoom Meeting www.us02web.zoom. us/j/85742176054?pwd=dWp4UGVqaUVYQ0wzekVnZkZ0VlMzZz09.

EVENTS Humboldt Bay Rowing Association Online Auction. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. The Adventure Never Ends auction continues keeping HBRA afloat with community fundraising. Check out the auction and giveaways online. $5 per giveaway drawing/auction bids. www.hbra.betterworld.org.

FOR KIDS Fortuna Library Recorded Readings. Virtual World, Online. Hosted by the Fortuna Branch Library on its Facebook page. www.facebook.com/HumCoLibraryFortuna. Virtual Junior Rangers. 11:30 a.m. Virtual World, Online. North Coast Redwoods District of California State Parks offers kids’ programs and activities about coast redwoods, marine protected areas and more, plus Junior Ranger badges. Register online and watch live. www.bit.ly/NCRDVirtualJuniorRanger.

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Arcata Main Street knows you’re ready for fun and they are serving it up. Legs, tails, whatever you’ve got, walk or flip ’em down to the Arcata Plaza for the Mermaids of May Ball Gown Stroll, happening Saturday, May 8 from noon to 3 p.m. (free). Wear your masks (add a little glitter) and practice social distancing while celebrating with your sea friends. Then, it’s the return of the Sunday Art Market on Sunday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Arcata Plaza. The festive outdoor market features local arts and crafts along Eighth Street between H and G streets and is the kick-off of Arcata Main Street’s Oyster Festival, in planning stages still, but coming soon …

GARDEN Humboldt Botanical Garden Plant Sale. Virtual World, Online. Online plant sale featuring blooming flowers and native plants. Through May 8. Pick-ups by appointment. www.hbgf.org. 442-5139.

MEETINGS Virtual Whiteness Accountability Space. Noon-1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Community members who identify as white are invited to weekly conversations led by white facilitator from equity arcata. Email for the Zoom link. equityarcata@gmail.com.

OUTDOORS Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. California State Parks’ North Coast Redwoods District is broadcasting programs featuring tall trees and rugged seas from state parks via Facebook. Free. www.facebook.com/ NorthCoastRedwoods.

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Waited until the last minute to get Mom something this year? Fear not, you have plenty of options and all in one stop at the Mother’s Day Market, happening Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds ($3, kids free). Browse local vendors for just the right gift (remember, phone calls are free). Social distancing and masks required.

English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. This class offers pronunciation, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, verb conjugations and common expressions. All levels welcome. Join anytime. Free. www. englishexpressempowered.com. Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 1:30-2:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents classes focused on strength and mobility (Tuesday), and on relaxation and breath work (Thursday). Contact instructor Ann Constantino for online orientation. Free. annconstantino@gmail.com. www.sohumhealth. org. 923-3921.

Virtual Meditation & Mindfulness Class. 5-6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Join on Zoom at the Abbey of the Redwoods for a one-hour class with three group meditations, guidance and Q&A. Suitable for all levels. Free. mindfullymatt@gmail.com. www.us02web.zoom. us/j/86371764436?pwd=a1hJaVBoRC93cHd0ckcwQ1lFd2ltZz09.

7 Friday

ART

Arts! Arcata. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Art, music and more art in downtown Arcata, surrounding area and online. Due to COVID-19, there is no gathering. Keep safe distances, wear facial coverings and observe guidelines in each location. View art during regular business hours. Free. arcatamainstreet@gmail.com. www.arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500. Studio Space. KEET TV, Channel 13, Humboldt. This 13-week series hosted by Kati Texas and David Ferney features 26 local artists including potters Peggy Loudon and Conrad Calimpong, animator Steven Vander Meer, Native carver Alme Allen, copper sculptor Scott Hemphill, printmaker Lynn Jones, painter Leslie Price and others.

DANCE Dance Visions. 7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. The Theatre, Film and Dance Department at Humboldt State University presents a student and faculty live streamed concert with a variety of styles and themes. Register to watch at www.humboldtstate.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_klXaryk2Tr-5xOtJaWrXOw. Free.

MUSIC

Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Weekly meals prepared by local chefs. Drive into the lower parking lot to pick up orders and exit out the back gate. Limited table seating is available on the hillside. www.mateel.org.

GARDEN Humboldt Botanical Garden Plant Sale. Virtual World, Online. See May 6 listing.

OUTDOORS Eel Zoom. 5-6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A happy-hour presentation on the Eel River watershed. Go to the website or Eel River Recovery Project Facebook page for Zoom links. Upper Eel River Salmon Parkway with Gregg Young, Robin Leler and Pat Higgins. eelrecovery@gmail.com. www.eelriverrecovery.org. 839-4987. Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See May 6 listing.

ETC A Call to Yarns. Noon-1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A weekly Zoom meetup for knitters and crocheters. Sign up using the Google form for an email inviation. Free. sparsons@co.humboldt.ca.us. www.forms.gle/ CkdbZSbjbckZQej89. 822-5954. English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See May 6 listing. Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents online classes with short, high intensity cardio workouts. Contact instructor Stephanie Finch by email for a link to the class. Free. sfinch40@ gmail.com. www.sohumhealth.com.

8 Saturday

Shelter n Play. 6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Public group on Facebook made up of locals. Open mic for all skill levels, all styles, everyone’s welcome to watch or perform. Sign-ups Wednesdays at noon. www. facebook.com/groups/224856781967115.

ART

EVENTS

BOOKS

California Trout Trout Camp Gala. 6:30-8 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Virtual event celebrating 50 years of taking action for California’s fish, water and people. A showcase of innovative conservation work across the state, cameos from CalTrout staff and more. Register online. Free. events@caltrout.org. www.caltrout.org/ trout-camp-gala. 415-392-8887. Humboldt Bay Rowing Association Online Auction. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See May 6 listing. Young MediaMakers 20th Big Screen Showcase Red Carpet Premiere. 7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Short films by local kids and students from the Bay Area Video Coalition. Featuring speaker Jules Coronado. View on YouTube at www.youtube.com/channel/ UCHnkvp92eBhFceR673ywnEg.

Book Sale. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. The Friends of the Redwood Libraries’ one-day only fundraiser. Fiction only. In the parking lot. Masks required. All books are $1 and exact change is appreciated. Checks should be made out to FRL. No book donations. Rain cancels. www.humlib.org. Reading in Place - An Online Reading Group. 1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Sign up online for a Zoom meeting invite and the week’s reading for discussion. www.forms.gle/zKymPvcDFDG7BJEP9.

FOR KIDS

EmRArt with James Zeller. 2-4 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Cross-platform entertainment from remote locations. James Zeller plays jazz from Arcata, and Emily Reinhart lays charcoal on birch wood in Eureka. Watch via Facebook (www.facebook.com/EmRArt) or by YouTube. Free. emily@emilyreinhart.com. www. youtube.com/channel/UClclGc_-RErDvHWjNBsbhIQ.

School-age Storytime. 11 a.m. Virtual World, Online. Hosted by the Arcata Branch Library via Zoom. To sign up, email sparsons@co.humboldt.ca.us or call 822-5954.

FOOD Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Local farmers, prepared food vendors and crafters bring their bounty to Southern Humboldt. Non-GMO produce. EBT accepted and Market Match is offered. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org. 441-9999. Mateel Drive-Through Dinners. Mateel Community

Arts! Arcata. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 7 listing.

DANCE Dance Visions. 7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See May 7 listing.

MUSIC

EVENTS Art and the Environment: Keeping the Giant Jolly. 11:45 a.m. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. Two public art projects will be installed in the Creamery District highlighting the ecosystem of Jolly Giant Creek. Brief speeches from project participants, music by Bandemonium and free popcorn. Free. 822-1575. Continued on page 27 »

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