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Trinidad Arts Night
Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band at Trinidad Town Hall.
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Saturday, April 30 6 to 9 p.m.
Venues throughout town will be open for art viewing and music, including the Jimmie Lahman Band at Saunders Plaza East. Other free activities include a skate park, games and face painting. At the end of the evening, head to Trinidad Town Hall for a special blues event from 8 to 10 p.m. with Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band (sliding scale $5-20). Masks may be required for Town Hall events. For info, call (707) 834-2479. Hosted by Westhaven Center for the Arts and Community Arts Trinidad. Info at www.trinidadarts.com. Trinidad Arts Night continues every last Saturday of the month through September. Activities will vary.
FORBES AND ASSOCIATES - SARAH
CORLISS 343 Main St. Antoinette Magyar, acrylic paintings.
HEADIES PIZZA AND POUR 359 Main St. “East to West,” Don Ozard, photography.
THE LIGHTHOUSE GRILL 355 Main St. “The Carpenter with a Camera,” Zack Stanton, photography. Susan Mayclin Stephenson and Jeff Stanley, prints, note cards and books.
MOONSTONE CROSSING 529 Trinity St. Bea Stanley, paintings.
SAUNDERS PLAZA EAST: Music by the Jimmie Lahman Band. Face Painting by Jade Bamboo.
TRINIDAD ART CENTER 426 Trinity St. Meet Cal Poly Humboldt artists and view art from the Westhaven Center for the Arts; Emerging Artists Online Showcase and Community Gallery. Music by Trinidad School Steel Pan Band and Trinidad Rock Band.
TRINIDAD ART GALLERY 490 Trinity St. Oceana Madrone, bead and fabric work; Sarah Magnusson, copper fairies and sculptures. Music by Koko the Wolf.
TRINIDAD SCHOOL PARKING LOT
300 Trinity St. Skate park and games.
TRINIDAD CIVIC CLUB 409 Trinity St. Event information stand. Crucifix display/ sale (lifetime collection from around the world), jewelry, lighthouse memorabilia and more; sweets for sale by Rabia O’Loren, benefits Doctors Without Borders; hot beverage sales benefit the Memorial Lighthouse Fund.
TRINIDAD EATERY 607 Parker Road. Jeff Schwartz, photography, aluminum metal and photographic paper prints. Also local artisan jewelry and crafts.
TRINIDAD LAND TRUST: SIMMONS
GALLERY 380 Janis Court. Featured Artist: Susan Mayaclan Stephenson, an eclectic selection of art, paintings, prints and cards (including “Love for Ukraine” and the painting “My Ukraine”). She will sign books, available at Murphy’s and Lighthouse Grill. Sales benefit the Trinidad Land Trust.
TRINIDAD MUSEUM 400 Janis Court. Music by Howdy Emerson. Art exhibit TBA.
TRINIDAD TOWN HALL 409 Trinity St. 6 to 10 p.m. Memorial Lighthouse Benefit Art Show featuring original art, prints and photography by Bev Doolittle, Matt Dodge, Mara Friedman, Zack Stanton and others. From 8 to 10 p.m., Westhaven Center for the Arts presents music by Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band ($5-$20 sliding scale).
WIND ‘N SEA 410 Main St. Featuring local artisan jewelry and crafts. l
29 Friday
COMEDY
Friday Night Open Mic at Eureka VFW. 8-11 p.m. Eureka Veteran’s Memorial Building, 1018 H St. Free open mic comedy at Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872 Canteen. Come get your chuckles on. Free. (206) 348-9335.
MOVIES
Movies in the SAC: Spirited Away (2001). 8-10 p.m. Student Activities Center at Cal Poly Humboldt, 1 Harpst St., Arcata. Watch Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away (2001). This event is free and open to the public. Free. sac@humboldt.edu. www.sles. humboldt.edu/sac/events-calendar. (707) 826-3928. Youth v. Gov. Screening. 7-9 p.m. Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside. An event to promote awareness and empowerment among youth ages 13-19 as they confront climate change. Snacks, drinks and cozy seating. Full vaccination strongly recommended. Free. comm@ huuf.org. www.huuf.org.
MUSIC
Cal Poly Humboldt Wind Ensemble Concert. 8-10 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, California Polytechnic University Humboldt, Arcata. A concert of woodwinds, brass and percussion. Proof of COVID vaccination and booster required for all guests on campus. $10, $5 child, free for Cal Poly Humboldt students w/ID. mus@humboldt.edu. www.music.humboldt.edu/ upcoming. (707) 826-3566. Cocktail Piano. 6-8 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. See April 28 listing. George Ruth and Rosa Pullman. 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. A night of acoustic music with George Ruth and Rosa Pullman featuring original songs and heartfelt covers. Check with venue for current COVID protocols. $15. The Grouch & Eligh w/ DJ Fresh & Amp Live. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Humboldt Brews HumBrews, 856 10th St, Arcata. Check with venue for current COVID protocols. $20, $25. bootyshakinmusicproductions@yahoo.com. www.facebook.com/ events/829525021235303. 707-367-5949. Hot Buttered Rum. 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. 21 and up. Contact venue for current COVID protocols. www. arcatatheatre.com. Kenny Bowling. 9-midnight. Clam Beach Tavern, 4611 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Country music. Every Friday. Contact venue for current COVID protocols. Shelter n Play. 6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Public group on Facebook made up of local musicians and music fans. Live streams, videos, events and local music links. www.facebook. com/groups/224856781967115. White Meat. 9 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. Live music at the Logger. Check with venue for current COVID protocols. www.facebook.com/LoggerBar.
EVENTS
Fortuna Mother’s Day Charm Walk. May 7. Fortuna Main Street, Main Street. Participating businesses featured on the map hand charms out to visitors with maps. Visited all the businesses on the map to complete a charm bracelet and enter a prize drawing. $25 map and bracelet. Healy Senior Center Annual Yard Sale. Redway Elementary, 344 Humboldt Ave. Find treasures galore and help support the Healy Senior Center. Immigration Fair. 2-7 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Immigration services. Register by phone. Servicios de inmigración serán proporcionados gratis. Escaniando comuníquese. Free/gratis. www.ci.eureka.ca.gov/ depts/recreation/adorni_center.asp. (707) 578-6000.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Drop off your 3.5-12 year old and enjoy a night to yourselves! The kids will have the time of their lives enjoying the interactive exhibits, science experiments, crafts, and games provided by our experienced staff. Making slime, painting, exploring the planetarium, playing in the water table, enjoying the sensory area or jumping into the soft blocks, the Redwood Discovery Museum is the perfect place for kids of all ages to explore, create, play, and learn! $17-$20. info@discovery-museum.org. www.discovery-museum.org/ classesprograms.html. 7074439694.
GARDEN
CNPS Spring Wildflower Show. 2-5 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. Hundreds of flowers with botanists on hand to ID your mystery wild plants, as well as information on invasive plants and touring native plant gardens on site. Follow current guidelines of the county Health Department concerning COVID-19. www.northcoastcnps.org. Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Help with animal care, weeding, watering, planting and occasional harvest help on Saturday mornings. Volunteers get free produce. flowerstone333@gmail.com. (530) 205-5882.
MEETINGS
A Breeders Mixer. 4-6 p.m. Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge, 139 Second St., Eureka. Learn more about The Humboldt Grace Legacy Project. Breeders and farmers gather to learn about new technologies available to protect, authenticate and monetize in the legal industry. Free. lele@humboldtgrace. org. www.humboldtgrace.org/legacy-project/. (707) 672-4254.
OUTDOORS
Tim McKay Birdathon. -May 7. Various Humboldt County locations. Northcoast Environmental Center and Redwood Region Audubon Society host the seventh annual fundraising event. Go birding for a day between April 30 and May 7, record your species and ask your friends to contribute a nickel or more per species. www.yournec.org/birdathon. (707) 822-6918. Interpreter Guided Redwood Forest Hike. 2-3 p.m. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitors Center, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick. Join park interpreters for a guided hike through the old growth redwood forest. Rain cancels. Check the California State Parks North Coast Redwoods Facebook page for updates/cancelations. Free.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults.
Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See April 28 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.
30 Saturday
ART
Trinidad Arts Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. A town-wide event including venues, galleries, wine tasting, outdoor music, live art, fire dancing, kids activities and various performances throughout the night. Free.
DANCE
Dancehall Choreo w/Mo Harper-Desir. 1-2:30 p.m. Redwood Park, top of 14th Street, Arcata. Learn traditional dancehall styles with hip hop and R&B adaptions led by West Indi queen Mo Harper-Desir. For all levels and ages. $5 suggested donation. Admin@Mohdcreates.com. www.mohdcreates. com/dance-fitness.
LECTURE
Eric Braeden. 7-8:15 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. CenterArts Presents the Emmy Award-winning actor who has portrayed Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless tells his personal story about rising above adversity. $15. carts@humboldt.edu. www.centerarts.humboldt. edu/. (707) 826-3928.
MOVIES
Midnight Movie: Putney Swope (1969) - A Film by Robert
Downey SR.. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Movie about an African American advertising firm president who shakes up the industry and rattles the government. Starts at midnight. Rated R. $8. info@arcatatheatre.com. www.tickets.vemos.io/-LvvzSYm6udEnGfKIRLa/arcata-theatre-lounge/-MyPmdppG4A1wTvfsJ2k/midnight-movie-putney-swope-1969. (707) 613-3030.
Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Combos Concert. 8-10 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, California Polytechnic University Humboldt, Arcata. Jazz band leader Dan Aldag and the Cal Poly Humboldt School of Dance, Music, and Theatre present this semester’s jazz combos. Proof of COVID vaccination and booster required for all guests on campus. $10, $5 child, free for Cal Poly Humboldt students w/ID. mus@humboldt. edu. www.music.humboldt.edu/upcoming. (707) 826-3566. Canary and the Vamp. 9 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. Live music at the Logger. Check with venue for current COVID protocols. www.facebook.com/LoggerBar. Cocktail Piano. 6-8 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. See April 28 listing. A Company of Voices. 4 p.m. Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside. Two outdoor spring performances with Renaissance madrigals, American folk songs and “Caritas Abundat” by Michael John Trotta and Hildegard von Bingen with guest violinist, Karen Davy. Benefits the company and HUUF’s commitments to social justice. Masks required indoors. $10 suggested donation (no one will be turned away). acompanysinger@gmail.com. www. companyofvoices.org. Happy Hour w/Anna “Banana” Hamilton. 5-8 p.m. Clam Beach Tavern, 4611 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Blues, humor. Check with venue for current COVID protocols. Jacob Joliff Band. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. NYC bluegrass quartet. Check with venue for current COVID protocols. $20, $18. Bill Dobberstein Memorial Service. 2 p.m. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. The Celebration of Life Service for former Police Chief William Dobberstein. This event is being led and organized by Council member and Vice Mayor Tami Trent, at the request of Chief Dobberstein’s family. ttrent@ci.fortuna.ca.us. Fieldbrook Spring Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fieldbrook Community Hall, Fieldbrook Road. Music, popcorn, raffle, silent auction, vendors. Supports the Fieldbrook Community Hall. Bookings.fieldbrookcommunity@gmail.com. Fortuna Mother’s Day Charm Walk. Fortuna Main Street, Main Street. See April 29 listing. Humboldt Wine Festival. 3-6 p.m. Baywood Golf & Country Club, 3600 Buttermilk Lane, Arcata. The Rotary Club of Arcata Noon and Baywood Golf & Country Club host. Meet local wine makers from Humboldt and Trinity counties, enjoy unlimited tastings and dine on locally sourced treats. $55, $50 presale. humboldtwinefest@gmail.com. www. humboldtwinefest.com/. (707) 840-4689. Maker’s Market. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Scotia Lodge, 100 Main St. The banquet hall and lobby hosts local makers for your shopping pleasure in time for Mother’s Day. Main + Mill will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. retail@humboldt-social.com. www. scotia-lodge.com/. (707) 298-7139. Rhododendron Parade. 10 a.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Find a spot and watch classic cars, floats, horses, tractors, bands and more all decorated with pink and red blooms as they make their way east on Seventh Street, south on H Street and west on Henderson Street. Free. Save the Races. 5:30 p.m. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. Live auction, dinner and live music benefiting Humboldt County Horse Racing. Purchase tickets by April 22 at the Palace or Fair Office. 21 and up. $75 each, $600 table of eight. (707) 786-9511. World Healing Day. 10 a.m.-noon. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Demonstrations of Yang style, Sun style, Tai Chi Made EZ and Swimming Dragon as people all over the world participate. No experience necessary. (707) 268-3936.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. The North Coast Growers’ Association Farmers’ Market features fresh vegetables and fruit from local producers, food vendors, meats, plant starts and flowers every week. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation. org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org/arcataplaza. html. (707) 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 Co. and farm fresh eggs. Art from local artists as well as goods from a variety of local artisans. flowerstone333@gmail. com. (530) 205-5882.
GARDEN
CNPS Spring Native Plant Sale. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Sign up online for a time slot to attend to shop CNPS-grown plants and other local native plant growers. Checks or cash preferred. Bring your own box for transport. Follow current county Health Department COVID-19 guidelines. www.northcoastcnps.org. CNPS Spring Wildflower Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See April 29 listing. Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See April 29 listing.
MEETINGS
Downsizing & De-clutterinig. 1-3 p.m. Maggie Kraft, founder of Kraft Transitions and executive director of the Area 1 Agency on Aging, shares how to approach the task of downsizing as part of end-of-life planning. Register online. Free. fcahumboldt@gmail.com. www.fcahumboldt. org/annualmeeting. (707) 822-8599. 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
Tim McKay Birdathon. Various Humboldt County locations. See April 29 listing. Guided Birding Field Trip w/Drew Meyer. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Meet leader Meyer at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) to view shorebirds and other birds en route to breeding grounds and exhibiting seasonal behaviors. Bring binoculars and plan on walking 2 miles. RSVP by email. Free. thebook@ reninet.com. www.rras.org/home.aspx. (707) 499-1247.
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. Headwaters Bird Walk. 8:30-11 a.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. Join wildlife biologist and bird expert Ken Burton on a mile-long walk on the Elk River Trail identifying birds by sight and sound. Free. BLM_CA_Web_HW@blm.gov. www. blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/ headwaters-forest-reserve. (707) 825-2300. Interpreter Guided Redwood Forest Hike. 2-3 p.m. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitors Center, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick. See April 29 listing.
SPORTS
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. 18 and older only. IDs checked at door. Alcohol and drug-free event. $5.50, includes skate rental. Rhododendron 100. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Season-opening event featuring a 100-lap race for the late models. Legends, bombers, mini stocks and roadrunners will also race. www.racintheacres.com.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults.
Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See April 28 listing. Humboldt Road Show. May 1. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. www.facebook.com/ humboldt.grange. National Prescription Take Back. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Police Department, 736 F Street. Bring unused or expired medications to the police department. An officer will be in the parking lot to collect them. No liquids permitted. (707) 822-2428.
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Art Talk, Tour and Hands on Workshop. 2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Artist Nancy Tobin leads you through her wild and fantastical installation “Journey to the Center of the Milks.” The tour starts at 2 p.m. and a hands-on workshop begins at 3 p.m. where visitors will work together to create “a humorous milk fountain” out of recycled materials that will later be installed at Outer Ruminations, an outdoor art installation festival in Table Bluff on the weekend of June 11. $5, $2 seniors/students/military, Free for Humboldt Arts Council members, children under 17, and families with EBT card. www.humboldtarts.org.
DANCE
Eterno, el Flamenco vive. 7:30 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes and singer/ multi-instrumentalist Diego Amador Jr., direct from Seville, present authentic Spanish Flamenco music and dance. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com. $25, $40 VIP seating, $18 student, $12 child.
MOVIES
The Bartow Project. . Culmination of a three-year collaboration between Dell’Arte, the Wiyot Tribe, Native filmmakers and the HSU Goudi’ni Gallery to present four short films about the art and life of Wiyot artist Rick Bartow. $15. www.thebartowproject.com. (707) 668-5663.
Lord of the Rings: The Return of The King (2003) *Ex-
tended Cut*. 5-10:15 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Pre-show at 5 p.m. Movie at 6 p.m. Posters available for purchase. Contact venue for current COVID protocols. $8. info@arcatatheatre.com. www.facebook.com/ events/1003237790586554. (707)613-3030.
MUSIC
Chamber Players of the Redwoods. 2 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets, Eureka. Music by Malcolm Arnold, Claude Debussy, Monteverdi and others. Ensembles include a four-hands piano duo, trombone quartet, and a work for oboe, flute and piano. Please wear a mask and bring proof of vaccination. Free, donations suggested. A Company of Voices. 4 p.m. Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside. See April 30 listing. Jazz Jam. 6 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. Live jam at Blondies. Contact venue for current COVID protocols. www.blondiesfoodanddrink.com. Jimi Jeff & The Gypsy Band. First Sunday of every month. Wave Lounge, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Hendrix, Prince, funk, blues, R&B, rock & roll. Contact venue for current COVID protocols. Free. www.bluelakecasino.com/ entertainment/wave. Troy Connors. 8-11 p.m. Bear River Casino Resort, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Troy Connors plays acoustic country. Contact venue for current COVID protocols. Free. fb.me/e/2WDkUQgKi.
EVENTS
Fortuna Mother’s Day Charm Walk. Fortuna Main Street, Main Street. See April 29 listing. Splendid Spring May Day Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Live music, May pole, healing arts fair, art market, Butterfly Parade in honor of Jenn Mariposa Garcia, food booths, performances and more. Hosted by Shoshanna. Free. arcatamainstreet@gmail.com. www. facebook.com/events/515401176828258. (707) 616-6876.
FOOD
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.
Grand Reopening of the Freshwater Grange and Pancake
Breakfast. 8-11 a.m. Freshwater Grange, 48 Grange Road. Enjoy breakfast in the spacious main hall with pancakes, sausage or ham, scrambled eggs, homemade apple compote and salsa. Special musical appearance by Sweet Harmony. $8, $5 children.
GARDEN
CNPS Spring Native Plant Sale. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See April 30 listing. CNPS Spring Wildflower Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See April 29 listing. May Day Old Town Cleanup. 10 a.m.-noon. Clarke Plaza, Old Town, Eureka. Come join Eureka Main Street to help beautify Old Town for May Day! Come meet us at Clarke Plaza. All supplies are provided and this is family friendly. We will focus on Old Town from Commercial to H st and from Waterfront Dr. to 3rd st. We will be picking up litter and doing light gardening. rpraszker@ci.eureka.ca.gov. www.empowereureka.org/events/may-day-old-towncleanup. (707)441-4206.
OUTDOORS
Tim McKay Birdathon. Various Humboldt County locations. See April 29 listing. Punta Gorda Elephant Seal Hike. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. King Range National Conservation Area, 768 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn. Join Dawn Goley, professor of zoology at Cal Poly Humboldt, and Friends of the Lost Coast in observing the elephant seal colony. Meet at the Mattole Beach parking area at the end of Lighthouse Road. From there, caravan to Windy Point Road for the 1.8-mile steep downhill hike to Punta Gorda. A 4WD vehicle will shuttle those who need assistance. Free. info@lostcoast.org. www. lostcoast.org/event/elephant-seal-hike-to-punta-gordawith-dr-dawn-goley/. Wild Souls Ranch Volunteer Day. 9 a.m.-noon. Wild Souls Ranch, 2870 Nelson Lane, Fortuna. Bring a shovel and some gloves to help clear thistle from the pasture. A complimentary lunch follows. RSVP by email. amy@ wildsoulsranch.org.
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Avenue of the Giants Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K.
7:30 a.m. Humboldt Redwoods State Park, 17119 Avenue of Giants, Weott. The 50th annual race through old growth redwoods on a paved road that winds gently up hill but is mostly flat. The course is certified and the marathon is a Boston Qualifying event. www.runsignup.com/Race/CA/ Arcata/TheAve.
ETC
Clean the Sidewalk Day. First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Valley West Park, Hallen Drive, Arcata. Help pick up non-hazardous items left behind. Meet at the park entrance on Hallen Drive. Instructions and supplies at the check-in table. gmartin@cityofarcata.org. www. cityofarcata.org.
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults.
Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See April 28 listing. Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. New location. Masks and safe social distancing required. Browse antiques, collectibles, tools, records, clothes, crafts, pies, jams and more. $2, free for anyone under the age of 13. Humboldt Road Show. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See April 30 listing.
2 Monday
ART
Humboldt Youth Exhibition. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. Art from local high school and middle school students on display now through May 13.
BOOKS
Equity Arcata’s Community Book Club. First Monday of every month, 4-6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Alia Dunphy and Meridith Oram discuss Adrienne Marie Brown’s book Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds. On Zoom. Register online. www.equityarcata.com.
MOVIES
The Bartow Project. See May 1 listing.
ELECTIONS
District Attorney Debate at Cal Poly Humboldt. 5:30 p.m. Humboldt State BSS 162, HSU BSS 162, Arcata. Sponsored by the Sociology Department and the Criminology and Justice Studies Program: District Attorney Debate at Cal Poly Humboldt When: May 2 2022, 5:30pm Where: BSS Room 162 the Native American Forum Cal Poly Humboldt For more information or accommodations, please contact: (707) 826- 3139 soc@ humboldt.edu Attendees will be required to show a Humboldt staff, faculty, or student ID, or proof of vaccination, or proof of a negative test result within 72 hours of the event. soc@ humboldt.edu. (707) 826-3139.
EVENTS
Fortuna Mother’s Day Charm Walk. Fortuna Main Street, Main Street. See April 29 listing. Miranda Farmers’ Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. Fresh produce, herbs and teas, eggs, plants and more. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation. org. (707) 441-9999. Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3:30-4:30 p.m. See April 28 listing.
OUTDOORS
Tim McKay Birdathon. Various, Humboldt County, Many. See April 29 listing. Sumeg Village Tour. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sue-meg State Park, 4150 Patrick’s Point Drive, Trinidad. Join us for a free interpretive tour of Sumeg Village. Rain cancels. Please check the California State Parks North Coast Redwoods Facebook page for updates/cancelations. Free.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults.
Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See April 28 listing. Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 9:30-10 a.m. This informational Zoom session will go over the steps and safeguards of Area 1 Agency on Aging’s matching process and the different types of homeshare partnerships. Email Julie at homeshare@a1aa.org for the link. Free. www.a1aa.org/ homesharing. (707) 442-3763. Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See April 29 listing.
3 Tuesday
MOVIES
The Bartow Project. See May 1 listing.
MUSIC
Buddy Reed. 7-10 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Solo blues. Check with venue for current COVID protocols. www.eurekainn.com. Cocktail Piano. 6-8 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. See April 28 listing.
EVENTS
Fortuna Mother’s Day Charm Walk. Fortuna Main Street, Main Street. See April 29 listing. They Call Us Monsters Screening and Presentation. 1:30-5 p.m. Sequoia Conference Center, 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. A showing of They Call Us Monsters followed by a presentation by Jarad Nava from the film. RSVP by emailing vvrtiak@ humbodltipa.com. This event will also be streamed on Zoom. www.sequoiacenter.net.
FOOD
Shelter Cove Farmers’ Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. Fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and premium plant starts and more. Live music and hot food vendors. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation. org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org/sheltercove. html. (707) 441-9999.
