Calendar

Calendar April 30 – May 5, 2022

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Flower power. Dig it: The CNPS Spring Wildflower Show will be in full bloom at Jefferson Community Center with hundreds of flowers to peruse and plant experts on hand to help you identify those curious springs and shoots in your garden. The show is open Friday, April 29 from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and includes a tour of the native plant garden. Also, don’t miss the CNPS Spring Native Plant Sale at Freshwater Farms Reserve this weekend. Sign up online at www. northcoastcnps.org for a time slot on Saturday, April 30 or Sunday, May 1 to attend to shop CNPS-grown plants and other local native plant growers. Don’t forget to bring a box to transport your beauties home.

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It’s gonna be May — you know what that means. Celebrate spring and the coming of summer at the Splendid Spring May Day Festival, Sunday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arcata Plaza (free). The festival will have an art market, school fundraising food booths, a Healing Arts Fair, a community Maypole Dance, a Butterfly Parade, live music, performances, gifts for Mother’s Day and more. The event is presented by Arcata Main Street and Coastal Grove Charter School PTO and is hosted by everybody’s favorite party planner/fairy extraordinaire/Middle Eastern dancer, Shoshanna. Flit on down and join the fun. Kevin Thompson. Submitted May the Fourth Be with You (and also with you) festivities at Sequoia Park Zoo are a special treat for Padawans and Jedis alike. On Wednesday (you guessed it), May 4, the zoo is putting on a special Star Wars-themed event that includes stellar kids activities like an obstacle course, space-themed temporary tattoos, a crafts table and a meet-and-greet photo opportunity with Ewok actor Kevin Thompson. The all-ages fun goes from from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and an after-hours event with cantina-themed cocktails and DJ music (for those old enough to order the hard stuff at Mos Eisley) goes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (free). Reservations are required. Go to www.sequoiaparkzoo. net for the info, then get those cinnamon rolls strapped to your head and get on down there, Princess.

Heads up, Humboldt: While the county’s masking mandate has been lifted, Public Health is still strongly recommending masking indoors in public, social distancing and

“avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.”

COVID-19 is still with us, so be sure to check the protocols at event venues.

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BOOKS

Beelzebub’s Tales To His Grandson Radio Hour. 10-11 p.m. The book will be read in its entirety on Humboldt Hot Air every Thursday night at 10 p.m. Free. rybopp@suddenlink.net. www. HumboldtHotAir.org. (707) 826-7567. Equity Series Book Discussion Group. 3:45-4:45 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. In partnership with Redwood Writing Project. Free book provided to all participants. Register online for Zoom link. www.my.hcoe.net.

LECTURE

Sustainable Futures Speaker Series. 5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Andrea Rodgers, senior litigation attorney at Our Children’s Trust, presents on children’s fundamental rights, the climate crisis and the call for judicial branch engagement. schatzenergy@humboldt.edu. www.schatzcenter.org/speakers/. (707) 826-4345.

MUSIC

Americana Music. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Grind Cafe, 734 Fifth St., Eureka. Bolton Basil plays songs of American folk music, including bluegrass, country and popular music of the 1950s and 1960s. Contact venue for current COVID protocols. Cocktail Piano. 6-8 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Jazz, pop and classical piano music. Check with venue for current COVID protocols. Free. www.eurekainn.com. The Color of Jazz. 7-10 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Jazz, blues, pop and country. Check with venue for current COVID protocols. Free. www.eurekainn.com. Jazzy Jayne. 7:30-10 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. Disco pop rapper Jazzy Jayne and her Lithuanian Dj Diskoteka. Accompanied by 2 roller girls. Disco theme. Check with venue for current COVID protocols. Local Bands Night. 8-10 p.m. Student Activities Center at Cal Poly Humboldt, 1 Harpst St., Arcata. Featuring Shaggy Joon and Cowboydaddy. Open to the public. Contact venue for current COVID protocols. Free. sac@humboldt.edu. www.sles. humboldt.edu/sac/events-calendar. (707) 826-3928.

EVENTS

City of Fortuna State of the City Breakfast. 7:30-9 a.m. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. A hot buffet breakfast by C.C. Catering and presentations from local and county elected leaders accomplishments, COVID-19 impacts and project updates, plus updates from Fortuna police and fire departments and business improvement district. $25. www. fortunachamber.com/stateofthecity. (707) 725-3959.

FOOD

Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3-4 p.m. Help fight hunger and improve nutrition in the community. Visit the website to be invited to a Zoom orientation. Free. volunteer@ foodforpeople.org. www.foodforpeople.org/volunteering. (707) 445-3166 ext. 310. Drive-Through Food Distribution. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bayshore Mall, 3300 Broadway, Eureka. Stock up nonperishable staples and fresh produce in the north parking lot. Please wear a mask and stay in your car; volunteers will load the food directly in the vehicles. Those without a vehicle can schedule an appointment at the Eureka Food Pantry by phone. (707) 407-0447.

GARDEN

Drop-In Volunteer Day. 1-4 p.m. Bayside Park Farm, 930 Old Arcata Road, Arcata. Get a taste of a farmer’s work growing vegetables, herbs and flowers. Come prepared for sunshine, cold, wet and working in the dirt. Bring a water bottle, snacks, closed toe shoes, long pants, sleeves and a sun hat. Free. baysideparkfarm@cityofarcata.org. www.cityofarcata.org/440/ Bayside-Park-Farm. (707) 822-8184.

MEETINGS

Ujima Parent Peer Support. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. For BIPOC families. See the HC Black Music and Arts Association Facebook page for more information. hcblackmusicnarts@gmail.com. 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.

ETC

Cannabis Technical Assistance Workshop. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Historic Downtown Weaverville, Weaverville. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife hosts this workshop for farmers and consultants. Schedule meetings by email with “Technical Pop-Up” in the subject line with preferred time and topic in the message. No walk-ins. askcannabis@wildlife.ca.gov. 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. McKinleyville Multimodal Connections. 6-7 p.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Learn more about plans for safe walking and bicycling connectivity between McKinleyville and destinations to the south around Humboldt Bay and provide feedback on potential designs. Spanish-English interpretation provided upon request. Zoom link available. www.humboldtgov.org/2912/McKinleyville-Multimodal-Connections-Pro. Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 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. $3-$5 donation per class, no one is turned away for lack of funds. annconstantino@gmail.com. www. sohumhealth.org. (707) 923-3921.