Calendar Oct. 22 – 29, 2020 22 Thursday DANCE
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.
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Well, happy 20th anniversary, Northcoast Regional Land Trust. No way the folks who’ve spent the last two decades conserving wild and working landscapes are going to let a pandemic stop them from celebrating and fundraising. Instead, the annual Boots & Birkenstocks party goes virtual on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. (free). You can start perusing auction items now, ahead of guest auctioneer state Sen. Mike McGuire’s appearance at the podium. Visit www.ncrlt.org/AC2020 for details.
Redwood Coast Telecom Resilience. 4-5:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Schatz Energy Research Center presents a talk on bridging the digital divide in rural areas with Karen Eckersley of the California Public Utilities Commission and Jana Ganion of the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe. Part of the Sustainable Futures Speaker Series at HSU. info@schatzcenter.org. schatzcenter.org/2020/10/sfss-ganioneckersley/. 826-4345.
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Let’s Talk About the Middle East - Mirrors of Diaspora. 5-7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Film and discussion series. HSU history professor Leena Dallasheh hosts Mirrors of Diaspora, following seven exiled Iraqi artists over three decades. RSVP at www.forms.gle/3z53fxKfRgLczu6m9 Free. ld1145@humboldt. edu. fb.me/e/2XmNTMRP8. Zero Waste October Thursday Nights Film Series. 7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Oct. 22: “Food Waste” (2015). Oct. 29: Group discussion. Sign up to attend by email or on Facebook. Free. zerowastehumboldt@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/ ZeroWasteHumboldt.
Always wanted to loosen your lederhosen and enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest feast of beer, bratwurst, German potato salad, red cabbage and pretzels on your couch, where you can immediately lie down afterward? On Sunday, Oct. 25 from 4-6 p.m., the Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise serves up Oktoberfest Drive-by Dinner to-go from the Griffin ($20). Mason jar doubles of saffron and orgeat Lemon Drops and spicy Margarita d’Oros are on the pre-order menu, too, ($22) at www.arcatasunrise. org/oktoberfest-dinner.
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Huddie’s Pumpkin Patch. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Huddie’s Harvest, 3364 Foster Ave., Arcata. Pumpkins, corn maze and farm stand. Leonardi Pumpkin Patch. Noon-5:30 p.m. Leonardi Pumpkin Patch, 1901 Christensen Lane, Ferndale. Pumpkin patch. Natural History Museum Halloween Bingo. Virtual World, Online. A month-long BINGO game with a natural history twist. Photograph a spider, visit a park or make a Halloween costume. Get a card at Redwood Capital Bank in Arcata or on the NHM’s website, and enter to win a yummy prize. natmus@ humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/natmus.
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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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
Kinetic Kouture: Fashion with a Re-Purpose. Virtual World, Online. A creative-reuse fashion show/competition to become Trashionista Gloriosa. Spectators vote by donation from Oct. 15-Nov. 13. Entry form and vote purchase online. www. kineticgrandchampionship.com/kinetic-kouture.
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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Hey, you were gonna wear a mask anyway, right? So put one on, follow social distancing rules and take the little ones in your household to Arcata Main Street Trick or Treat around the plaza on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays this month from 2 to 4 p.m. (free). Just look for the ghost signs in the windows of participating shops — follow their guidelines and keep it safe and spooky.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
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. On YouTube at English Express Humboldt. Free. 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.
Quarantine Sing-a-long. Ongoing, 7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A Facebook group to join if you like fun group singing. Song of the day posted at 3 p.m., sing starts at 7 p.m. Free. www.facebook.com/groups/quarantinesingalong. Shutterstock
the McKinleyville Eureka Natural Foods. Locally grown fruits, vegetables, plant starts, succulents, flowers and more. Visit the NCGA website for safety updates and protocols. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org. 441-9999.
Eureka Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Fresh and local fruits, vegetables, plant starts, flowers and more. Visit the NCGA website for safety updates and protocols. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org. 441-9999. Food for People’s Free Produce Distribution. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bayshore Mall, 3300 Broadway, Eureka. Every third Thursday in the north parking lot at Bayshore mall. Masks and 6-foot distancing required. Make room for volunteers to load produce directly into the trunk. Those without vehicles can visit the Eureka Food Pantry (2112 Broadway) Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. McKinleyville Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. In the parking lot of
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Ask the Curator. 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Clarke Museum Curator Katie Buesch and guest hosts showcase weekly topics with a trivia contest the last Friday of every month. Past segments at www.clarkemuseum.org. Free. Dana.f@ clarkemuseum.org. www.facebook.com/ClarkeHistoricalMuseum/. 443-1947.
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King Maxwell Quarantine Funk #9. 9-11 p.m. Virtual World, Online. King Maxwell spins funk, soul, electro, disco, roller skating jams and boogie, and adds vocoder flavor. Free. arcatasoulpartycrew@gmail.com. www.youtube.com/ watch?v=pssTRy5HLAk. Quarantine Sing-a-long. Ongoing, 7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Oct. 22 listing. 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, all humans welcome to watch or perform. Sign-ups Wednesdays at noon. www.facebook.com/ groups/224856781967115.
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The Curiosity Hour: Weekly Double Dose of Weird with Veve Decay. 8 p.m. Virtual World, Online. An evening of strange tales, live chats and parlor games hosted by Altar Ego: Curious Art & Fashion Design. www.facebook.com/ events/939880849742122. Kinetic Kouture: Fashion with a Re-Purpose. Virtual World, Online. See Oct. 22 listing.
FOR KIDS
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.
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Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants starts, flowers and more. Visit the NCGA website for safety updates and protocols. Free. info@northcoastgrow-
ersassociation.org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org. 441-9999. Mateel Drive Through Dinners - Oktoberfest Friday. 4:308:30 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Featuring German food combo platters. Gluten-free available. Drive into the lower parking lot to place and pick up orders, and exit out the back gate. Limited socially distanced table seating on the hillside. $18, $14 vegan dinner. www.mateel.org.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Huddie’s Pumpkin Patch. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Huddie’s Harvest, 3364 Foster Ave., Arcata. See Oct. 22 listing. Leonardi Pumpkin Patch. Noon-5:30 p.m. Leonardi Pumpkin Patch, 1901 Christensen Lane, Ferndale. See Oct. 22 listing. Natural History Museum Halloween Bingo. Virtual World, Online. See Oct. 22 listing. Arcata Main Street Trick or Treat. 2-4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Stay in household groups (no gathering), keep safe distance, wear masks and follow the COVID-safety precautions of participating businesses. Dress up all month and look for the ghost sign in windows.
OUTDOORS
Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Oct. 22 listing.
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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 Oct. 22 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. Yoga for Ecological Grief: An online OLLI course. 2-3 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Online. An accessible, heart-opening practice to work with collective pain amid socio-ecological crisis over five-weeks. All are welcome. $35. extended. humboldt.edu/olli/course/yoga-ecological-grief?fbclid=IwAR2NBuAiy2ppnbFfOER5GmOY_h7YghAq4qlQwHSvtbLRFgiVuVVTdaxAkq4.
24 Saturday BOOKS
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.
MUSIC
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. Quarantine Sing-a-long. Ongoing, 7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Oct. 22 listing.
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Club Triangle Streaming Saturdays. Virtual World, Online. Weekly online queer variety show. Submissions accepted daily. Post your art on social media and tag @clubtriangle. #coronoshebettadont. Free. www.facebook.com/clubtriangl . Kinetic Kouture: Fashion with a Re-Purpose. Virtual World, Online. See Oct. 22 listing. NRLT’s Boots & Birkenstocks. 6-7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Northcoast Regional Land Trust’s 20th anniversary, with short films, a virtual auction from Oct. 19-25 with guest auctioneer state Sen. Mike McGuire and musical guests. Visit www. ncrlt.org/AC2020. Benefits conservation of wild and working landscapes. Free. info@ncrlt.org. events.readysetauction.com/ northcoastregionallandtrust/ac2020. 822-2242.
FOR KIDS
Preschool Storytime. 11 a.m. Virtual World, Online. Hosted
