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MUSIC
Cal Poly Humboldt Music Department. 2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Enjoy an afternoon of classical, cross over genres, and chamber music, including the Arcata Bay String Quartet- (Cindy Moyer, Karen Davy, Garrick Woods and Sherry Hanson), and music from local composer Michael Kibbe. www.humboldtarts.org.
Cal Poly Humboldt Wind Ensemble and Jazz Orches-
tra Concert. 8-10 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, California Polytechnic University Humboldt, Arcata. Enjoy music for brass, woodwinds, percussion and rhythm section from composers such as Gordon Jacob and Dmitri Shostakovich to Maria Schneider and Charles Mingus. Livestream also available. $10, $5 child, free for Cal Poly Humboldt students w/ID. mus@humboldt.edu. www. music.humboldt.edu. 826-3566.
Gatehouse Well Farewell Show & Album Release.
2-3:30 p.m. Perigot Park, 312 South Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. Say goodbye to the band for now as Michael Dayvid and his wife are moving out of town. Hear their new music, stories about forming the band and more. This event is outdoors, masks encouraged. Please bring a comfortable lawn chair with you. $0$20 sliding scale, CD included if you pay at least $10.
THEATER
Madsummer. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 24 listing.
EVENTS
Annual Spring Dinner, Dance & Auction. 5:30 p.m. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. The Humboldt-Del Norte Cattlemen and Cattlewomen’s annual spring dinner and dance. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dancing at 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/ events/526465868692057. Mardi Cause 2022: Virtual Benefit for SHS. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing.
Online Auction for 2022 Safe and Sober Grad Night.
See Feb. 25 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Humboldt County grown and GMO-free produce along with plants, meats and more. Educational materials including a seasonal eating guide, recipes and merchandise available. Always open rain or shine. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation. org. 441-9999. Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Fresh veggies grown onsite, fresh sourdough bread from Humboldt Baking Company and farm fresh eggs. Art from local artists as well as goods from a variety of local artisans. flowerstone333@gmail.com. (530) 205-5882.
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GARDEN
Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Feb. 25 listing.
MEETINGS
Input Meeting for McKinleyville Community Forest.
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. McKinleyville Community Services District hosts this public input meeting to gather public opinion on the potential access point locations to be developed as well as desired recreation opportunities to be developed for the McKinleyville Community Forest. www.mckinleyvillecsd.com/ azalea-hall. 839-9003. Sistahood. 9:30-11 a.m. Virtual World, Online. For women teenagers and older on Zoom, to build healthy relationships and strengthen ties through validation and affirmation. Music from 9:30 a.m., open conversation from 9:45 a.m., meditation with the Sista Prayer Warriors from 10:45 a.m.
OUTDOORS
Arcata Marsh Birding Tour w/Ken Burton. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Join field trip leader Burton at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake). Bring binoculars. COVID-19 participation guidelines online. RSVP by text or email with the walk date and name, email and phone number for each participant. Free. thebook@reninet.com. www.rras.org/home.aspx. 499-1247. FOAM Marsh Tour w/Paul Johnson. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Meet leader Johnson in the lobby of the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on plants, ecology and “tiny creatures that are often overlooked.” Masks are required inside the building. Free. 826-2359.
Guided Walk at Founders Grove with Nature Guide
Griff. 11 a.m.-noon. Humboldt Redwoods State Park, 17119 Avenue of Giants, Weott. The Founders Grove loop trail is less than a half-mile long and is ADA accessible. There will be frequent stops to discuss the redwoods, the history of the land and the wildlife. Free. John.griffith@parks.ca.gov. www.humboldtredwoods.org. Humboldt Lagoons State Park Volunteer Event. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Big Lagoon County Park Road, Trinidad. Help restore western azaleas in Humboldt Lagoons State Park by removing vegetation that is encroaching into the azalea bushes. Meet at the Stagecoach Hill Azalea Trailhead on Big Lagoon Ranch Road. Take Highway 101 to Kane Road (highway marker 112.5); turn right and go up the hill to Big Lagoon Ranch Road following the signs to the trailhead. Tools and gloves provided. Volunteers will receive a one free day use pass to Sue-meg State Park. Wear sturdy shoes for walking off trail. Parking is limited, please carpool if possible. Heavy winds or rain will cancel the event. katrina.henderson@parks.ca.gov. 677-3109. Wigi Wetlands Volunteer Workday. 9-11 a.m. Wigi Wetlands, behind the Bayshore Mall, Eureka. Help create a bird-friendly native habitat and restore a section of the bay trail by removing invasive plants and trash behind the Bayshore Mall. Meet in the parking lot behind Walmart. Tools and packaged snacks provided. Please bring your own water, gloves and face mask. Free. jeremy.cashen@yahoo.com. www. rras.org/home.aspx. (214) 605-7368.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for
Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing. KEET’s Spring Fundraising Drive. Through March 13. KEET TV, Channel 13, Humboldt. PBS has many special new programs available for your enjoyment during the drive, including Concert for George, a tribute concert for George Harrison, along with some familiar shows that you won’t want to miss. Go to KEET.org to donate and see the program schedule. You can also donate by calling 497-5050.
27 Sunday
MUSIC
Robbie Fulks and Jenny Scheinman. 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Grammy-nominated Robbie Fulks and Humboldt’s own Jenny Scheinman perform at the Arcata Playhouse. Guests will be required to show proof of vaccination (including booster) at the door. $20, $18 members/students/seniors. kathryn@ arcataplayhouse.org. www.arcataplayhouse.org/ events/robbie-fulks-and-jenny-scheinman-at-thearcata-playhouse/. 822-1575.
THEATER
Madsummer. 2 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 24 listing.
EVENTS
Humboldt Open Bounskee Classic Tournament. 2-8 p.m. Septentrio Tasting Room, 650 Sixth St., Arcata. Test your skills in the first official Bounskee tournament. Bounskee is a new tabletop skill game created in Humboldt County. Brackets for adults and kids. Prizes, live music, silent auction and more. Rules,
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sign-ups and more info at www.bounskee.fun. $0-10. bounskee@gmail.com. www.bounskee.fun. 601-9492. Mardi Cause 2022: Virtual Benefit for SHS. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing.
Online Auction for 2022 Safe and Sober Grad Night.
See Feb. 25 listing.
FOOD
Soul Food Dinner. Noon-6 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. The Eureka NAACP’s hosts dinner served up by the Razz Ma Tazz food truck at Redwood Acres. Drop by and pick up food to go or bring a blanket or lawn chair and eat on the grass. Limited indoor or outdoor seating available. Rather than tickets, purchase food from Razz Ma Tazz directly. www.redwoodacres.com. 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
Explore the Tiny World of Lichens. Noon-2 p.m. Trinidad Coastal Land Trust, 380 Janis Court. Join the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust and naturalist Loriel Caverly to explore the tiny world of lichens in the coastal forests and beaches of Trinidad. COVID-19 vaccination is required. Email or call to sign up. michelle@trinidadcoastallandtrust.org. www.trinidadcoastallandtrust. org. 677-2501. Volunteer Workday at Mal Coombs Park. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mal Coombs Park, King Range National Conservation Area, Shelter Cove. Plant, pull weeds and enhance the native plant garden at Mal Coombs Park. Meet at the lighthouse, located on Lower Pacific Road. Dress in layers and bring your own gloves. Tools provided. For more info or to RSVP, email justin@lostcoast.org. Free. justin@lostcoast.org. www.lostcoast.org/event/ front-country-work-day-mal-coombs-park/.
ETC
Dharma Talk. 9:45 a.m. Virtual World, Online. The Arcata Zen Group invites the public to a Dharma talk by Head Teacher and Soto Zen priest Eugene Bush entitled “Brief Admonitions Sutra.” Meditation begins at 9 a.m. To join via Zoom visit www.arcatazengroup. org. 826-1701.
English Express: An English Language Class for
Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing. KEET’s Spring Fundraising Drive. KEET TV, Channel 13, Humboldt. See Feb. 26 listing.
28 Monday
ART
Sheala Dunlap Art Exhibition. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. The artist’s nature illustrations, giclee prints, scientific drawings and print-made works are on display until March 11. Donations welcome.
EVENTS
Online Auction for 2022 Safe and Sober Grad Night.
See Feb. 25 listing.
FOOD
Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3:30-4:30 p.m. See Feb. 24 listing.
OUTDOORS
Mad River Steelhead Derby. Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. The Nor-Cal Guides & Sportsmen Association’s annual competition. Cash and prizes awarded to the biggest hatchery steelhead caught through Feb. 28. Register online. $40, $25 youth 16 and under. www.madriversteelheadderby.com.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for
Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing. KEET’s Spring Fundraising Drive. KEET TV, Channel 13, Humboldt. See Feb. 26 listing. Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 25 listing.
1 Tuesday
LECTURE
Marine Life of the Lost Coast Lecture Series. 6-7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. On March 1, Dawn Goley, Cal Poly Humboldt zoology professor presents Marine Mammals of the North Coast - What we are Learning about Elephant Seals, Gray Whales and Stranded Marine Mammals. Visit www.lostcoast.org for more info and Zoom links. Free. justin@lostcoast.org. www. lostcoast.org. Seabirds of Trinidad. 6-7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Join the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust and biologist Russ Namitz to learn the basics of local seabird nesting ecology and how you can be involved in a Seabird Community Science Program Training. Register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZUodumhrTsrGNH58FX2G5bmJsxe9eLT862D. Free.
EVENTS
Online Auction for 2022 Safe and Sober Grad Night.
See Feb. 25 listing.
FOR KIDS
Kids Kettlebell Classes. 4:30 p.m. Dream Quest, 100 Country Club Drive, Willow Creek. Class for ages 7-11 at 4:30 p.m. Class for ages 12 -18 at 5:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Free for the month of March, then $10/per month. www.dreamquestwillowcreek.org. MARZ Project. Noon-5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing. Tuesday Storytime with Ms. Tamara. Virtual World, Online. Posted every Tuesday on Arcata Library’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/HumCoLibraryArcata.
MEETINGS
Humboldt Cribbage Club Tournament. 6:15-9 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Weekly six-game cribbage tournament for experienced players. Inexperienced players may watch, learn and play on the side. Moose dinner available at 5:30 p.m. $3-$8. 31for14@gmail.com. 599-4605.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for
Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing. KEET’s Spring Fundraising Drive. KEET TV, Channel 13, Humboldt. See Feb. 26 listing. Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing. Wing Woo Gar Kung Fu. 5:30-6:30 p.m. McKinleyville Activity Center, 1705 Gwin Road. See Feb. 24 listing.
2 Wednesday
BOOKS
On the Same Page Book Club. 5:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Online book club that meets on the first
Wednesday of the month on Zoom. Sign up using the Google form at www.forms.gle/bAsjdQ7hKGqEgJKj7.
MOVIES
Sci-Fi Night: Starcrash (1978). 6-9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Pre-show at 6 p.m. Raffle at 7:25 p.m. Main feature at 7:30 p.m. All ages. Parental guidance suggested. $5. info@arcatatheatre.com. www.fb.me/e/1t7OAIjTa. 613-3030.
EVENTS
Online Auction for 2022 Safe and Sober Grad Night.
See Feb. 25 listing.
FOR KIDS
MARZ Project. Noon-5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing.
GARDEN
Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Feb. 25 listing.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for
Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing. KEET’s Spring Fundraising Drive. KEET TV, Channel 13, Humboldt. See Feb. 26 listing.
Soroptimist International of Arcata Blood Drive.
8 a.m.-7 p.m. Northern California Community Blood Bank, 2524 Harrison Avenue, Eureka. Soroptimist members greet donors and host an information table from 4 to 7 p.m. Donors welcome any time during open hours. Snacks and juice provided. Drop in or call the Blood Bank to schedule an appointment. www. nccbb.net. 443-8004. Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 25 listing.
3 Thursday
Food and Drink Exhibition. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 24 listing. Right to Vote Exhibition. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 24 listing.
LECTURE
Flying Squirrels and Coastal Martens - Learning
about our Less Common Forest Neighbors. 7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Celebrate International Wildlife Day with the Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt lecture presented by Barbara Clucas and Micaela Gunther from the wildlife department where they will reveal special techniques used to study these elusive species. Register at www.natmus. humboldt.edu. Free. Sustainable Futures Speaker Series. 5:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Alison Bates shares her research on social acceptance of offshore wind energy and evolving conceptualizations of “community” and a “just” energy transition. Via Zoom. Register online. www.schatzcenter.org/speakers.
MOVIES
Student Filmmaker’s Showcase. 7-8:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Films in the showcase will vary from 30 seconds to 20 minutes in length and will include a range of topics, genres, sensibilities and perspectives. Recommended for high school age and older. Free. 826-3624.
SPOKEN WORD
World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing.
EVENTS
Napoleon Dynamite Live Event. 8 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Full screening of Napoleon Dynamite followed by a moderated discussion with the film’s stars, Jon Heder and Efrén Ramirez. $30-$75. www.bluelakecasino.com.
Online Auction for 2022 Safe and Sober Grad Night.
See Feb. 25 listing.
FOR KIDS
MARZ Project. Noon-5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing.
FOOD
Pints for Nonprofits - Godwit Days. 1-9 p.m. The Pub at The Creamery, 824 L St., Suite A, Arcata. Your drink purchase can help fund a festival. One dollar of every draft beer, cider, kombucha or soda (not wine) sold between 1-9 p.m. will support this year’s Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival. Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3-4 p.m. See Feb. 24 listing.
MEETINGS
Ujima Parent Peer Support. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing. Virtual Whiteness Accountability Space. Noon-1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for
Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing. KEET’s Spring Fundraising Drive. KEET TV, Channel 13, Humboldt. See Feb. 26 listing. Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing. Wing Woo Gar Kung Fu. 5:30-6:30 p.m. McKinleyville Activity Center, 1705 Gwin Road. See Feb. 24 listing.
Heads Up …
Coast Central Credit Union is currently accepting
applications college 4-year scholarships available to high school seniors graduating this year from schools in Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 25. Guidelines/applications are available at www.coastccu.org/community/ college-scholarships. Scotia Band Scholarship call: Students who attended or are attending high school in Humboldt County who plan to major in music or music education at an accredited college this fall are invited to apply for Scotia Band’s 2022 Sewell Lufkin Memorial Scholarship. The application form is available at www.scotiaband2. org/Scotia_Band_Scholarship.html. Students can also contact Scotia Band via email (thescotiaband@yahoo. com), or direct mail (P.O. Box 3, Scotia, CA 95565). Deadline for submissions is April 22 Become a volunteer at Hospice of Humboldt. For more information about becoming a volunteer or about services provided by Hospice of Humboldt, call 267-9813 or visit www.hospiceofhumboldt.org.
The Humboldt Branch of Women’s International
League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is seeking applications for its’ Edilith Eckart Memorial Peace Scholarship. The scholarship grants support projects that promote peace and social justice, locally or globally. Grants will range from $150-$500. Applications are due by April 1. Information about the scholarship and the online application is available at www.wilpfhumboldt.wordpress.com/scholarship-information. You may also mail applications to: WILPF at P.O. Box 867, Arcata, CA 95518 and call 822-5711 with any questions.
Registration is now open for the 2022 Godwit
Days Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Festival. For more information and to register, visit www.godwitdays.org.
Friends of the Arcata Marsh and Redwood Region
Audubon Society are co-sponsoring a Student Bird Art Contest in conjunction with the Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival. Up to $550 in prizes will be awarded to Humboldt County students from kindergarten through high school who submit a drawing of one of 40 suggested species or another bird seen locally. Complete rules and bird list at www.godwitdays. org and the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center. Submit artwork at the Interpretive Center (open Tues.-Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or mail to Sue Leskiw, 155 Kara Lane, McKinleyville, CA 95519 by March 18. E-mail questions to sueleskiw1@gmail.com. Redwood Region Audubon Society is sponsoring its 17th annual student nature writing contest. Up to six cash prizes will be awarded for the best essay(s) or poem(s) on “What Nature Means to Me” by Humboldt or Del Norte County students in grades four through 12. A flyer with complete submission instructions has been posted at www.godwitdays.org and www. rras.org. Deadline is March 18. Questions should be directed to sueleskiw1@gmail.com.
The Seven Gill Shark Review, College of the Red-
woods’ literary magazine, is accepting submissions of original poetry, fiction and nonfiction through March 11. Entries should be emailed as attachments to jonathan-maiullo@redwoods.edu. For details email or visit www.redwoods.edu/events/poetswriters. For more information.
The city of Arcata seeks applicants for the Public
Safety Committee. Applicants must live within Arcata city limits or live or work within the Arcata Planning Area. Committee applications may be emailed to bdory@cityofarcata.org, faxed to 822-8018 or dropped off in the city manager’s office at Arcata City Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit www.cityofarcata. org or call 822-5953.
The city of Arcata seeks applicants for the Economic
Development Committee. Email applications to citymgr@cityofarcata.org, fax to 822-8081 or drop off in a sealed envelope labeled “City Manager’s Office” at the City Hall drop boxes. For more information visit www.cityofarcata.org or call 822-5953.
The Humboldt-Del Norte County Medical Society’s
Humboldt-Del Norte PreMedical Education Task Force offers two $1,000 Future Physician scholarships to students planning on attending medical school. Application at www.hafoundation.org/Grants-Scholarships/Scholarships-Apply-Now.
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