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Calendar June 24 – July 1, 2021

File Oh, the sweet sounds of live music returning to our clubs, bars, street festivals and farmers markets. And now, outside the Creamery Building for the Oyster Festival Express. Come down to the Creamery District on Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to hear the Latin Peppers at 10:15 a.m., Amber Soul at 11:45 a.m., Grateful Getdown at 1:15 p.m. and the Paula Jones Band at 2:45 p.m. as part of this year’s virtual/in-person Oyster Festival mix. Pick up your pre-sale oyster package (two dozen oysters and a 2021 Arcata Bay Oyster Festival T-shirt for $50, online), grab a map showing all the oyster specials in Humboldt County and check out the lively art market. The event will be live streamed at www.ArcataMainStreet.com, too, with music, oyster calling contest, best oyster contest, special guests and more.

Submitted Set sale for bargains this weekend as two southern-end-of-the-county cities invite you to discover treasures among scores of second-hand items waiting to be rehomed. On Saturday, June 26, check out the cool things that have been collected over the generations at the Fortuna City Wide Yard Sale starting at 8 a.m. on Main Street. On Sunday, June 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., see what surprises await you at the KMUD Flea Market, a “swap meet” type street market for folks to sell or barter previously-owned merchandise. The KMUD Flea Market will run consecutive Sundays, June 27 through July 25, at the KMUD Studio.

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E-Motion Exhibit. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Featuring stabiles and mobiles by Julie Frith and paintings by Kathryn Stotler in the Thonson Gallery. Reception during the July 3 Arts Alive. www. humboldtarts.org.

BOOKS

Arcata Library Book Group June Title: The Devil

You Know. 6-7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Journalist Charles Blow presents a plan of transformative action. This summertime book group meets monthly via Zoom. Call Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the link and to pick up the book, leaving your name, telephone and email. Free. sparsons@ co.humboldt.ca.us. humboldtgov.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=6797&month=6&year=2021&day=24&calType=0. 707-822-5954.

COMEDY

Just Joshin’. 9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. With host Josh Barnes. Talks, jokes, fun. $5. www.savagehenrymagazine.com.

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.

MUSIC

J Street Regulars Radio Hour. 7-8 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Streamed live from the Sanctuary in Arcata. www.facebook.com/thesanctuaryarcata.

SPOKEN WORD

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.

FOR KIDS

Children’s Summer Meal Program. Noon-12:30 p.m. Arcata Elementary School, 2400 Baldwin St. Breakfast and lunch in one to-go bag for children 18 and under and people 21 and under who are disabled. No paperwork or eligibility checks required. Main serving site at the school augmented by mobile sites: 2575 Alliance Road (10:40-11 a.m.), Manila Park (11:15-11:25 a.m.) and Sunny Brae Middle School (11:40-11:50 a.m.). Free. 839-5219. Fortuna Library Recorded Readings. Virtual World, Online. Hosted by the Fortuna Branch Library on its Facebook page. www.facebook.com/HumCoLibraryFortuna. MARZ Project. Noon-5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Humboldt and Del Norte county youth ages 12 to 26 learn to express themselves creatively in visual art, audio and video production. All MARZ students have free access to equipment, software and training. Meets via Zoom by appointment. Free. marzproject@ inkpeople.org. 442-8413. 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.

FOOD

Free Produce Market. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bayshore Mall, 3300 Broadway, Eureka. Fresh fruits and vegetables for income eligible people. Bring your own reusable bags. Drive-thru only. Please wear a mask at the distribution. Eligibility information online. www.foodforpeople.org.

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Hey bookworms, stop by the Friends of the Fortuna Library Book Sale on Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and stock the shelves of that new-to-you book case you just snagged at the city wide yard sale. Then book it to the Book & Art Supply Sale on Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eureka Center for Spiritual Living. Browse books of every type and pick up a new brush or canvas from the large section of art supplies available. The event will also feature an art demonstration by Louise Bacon-Ogden.

Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Fresh local produce, straight from the farmer. Live music every week. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org/. 441-9999. Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. Fresh local produce, straight from the farmer. Prepared food vendors. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org.

MEETINGS

Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission. 6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. View the Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission meetings live on the City of Eureka’s website at www.ci.eureka.ca.gov or on Cable Channel 10. To view from the website, select Agendas, Meeting and Videos on the home page. 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.

ETC

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.

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ART

E-Motion Exhibit. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See June 24 listing. 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.

COMEDY

Comedy Night. 9 p.m. Brass Rail Bar & Grill, 3188 Redwood Drive, Redway. Funny man Danny Minch returns. Also featuring stand-up comedy from Larry Valdez and others. Free. www.brassrailinn.com. Nate Craig. 9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Internationally touring headliner and regular at the Hollywood Improv, the NY Comedy Cellar and L.A.’s Largo, Craig appears in the Netflix series Maniac. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com. $25. www.savagehenrymagazine.com.

DANCE

Equanimous Ecstatic Dance. 6 p.m. Bayside Community Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Equanimous is a music producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist. Message Arcata Ecstatic Dance on Facebook to join. $25. www. baysidecommunityhall.org.

MUSIC

Chali 2na, Scarub, Raashan Ahmad. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Booty Shakin’ Music Productions presents: Chali 2NA, Scarub, Raashan Ahmad, Object Heavy, Cypher General Nac One, Eli Fowler, DJ Just One. $25-$30. bootyshakinmusicproductions@yahoo.com. www.facebook. com/events/1131746467344670/?active_tab=about. 707-367-5949. J Street Regulars Radio Hour. 7-8 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 24 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, everyone’s welcome to watch or perform. Sign-ups Wednesdays at noon. www. facebook.com/groups/224856781967115.

FOR KIDS

Children’s Summer Meal Program. Noon-12:30 p.m. Arcata Elementary School, 2400 Baldwin St. See June 24 listing. MARZ Project. Noon-5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See June 24 listing. 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 South-

Enjoy an

Old-Fashioned 4th of July in

Ferndale, CA, 6/11/2021- Experience small town spirit in its full glory at Ferndale’s annual Fourth of July Parade! This year’s event will be a joyous celebration of reopening as families and friends reunite on historic Main Street, Ferndale businesses welcome back customers, and brand-new businesses open their doors. The fun kicks off at noon on Sunday, July 4 when Ferndale’s shiny fleet of fire trucks, patriotic floats, and flag-waving folks make their way down Main Street. Afterward, stay for lunch at one of Ferndale’s acclaimed restaurants or head up Main Street to the Veterans Memorial Hall where the Ferndale VFW and VFW auxiliary will be hosting a community barbecue from noon to 2 p.m., including burgers, hot dogs, and sides for dine-in or takeout. Come on out for the festivities and step back in time to Americana at its best in Victorian Ferndale. Social distancing and mask wearing is strongly encouraged. Join the fun as a spectator, or apply to participate in the parade! Applications are available in Ferndale at Chapman’s Bookery & More and the Golden Gait Mercantile, and online at VisitFerndale.com.

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS

HAPPY HOUR: 4pm-5:30pm Daily $2 Pints | $2 off of Coctails

708 9th Street, Arcata • On the Plaza within Hotel Arcata HOURS: 4pm-8 pm Daily (707) 822-1414 • (707) 599-2909 • info@tomoarcata.com

Now on DoorDash

ern 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 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.

Potawot Community Food Garden Farmers Market.

Noon-2 p.m. Potawot Community Food Garden, 3500 Ribeiro Lane, Arcata. Fresh produce. Summer Lunch Food Fridays. Noon-5 p.m. Dream Quest, 100 Country Club Drive, Willow Creek. Families with children ages 0-18 can pick up a free box of groceries and produce. www.dreamquestwillowcreek. org. (530)629-3564.

GARDEN

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. Stop by Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. flowerstone333@gmail.com. (530)205-5882.

OUTDOORS

Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See June 24 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 June 24 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.

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ART

E-Motion Exhibit. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See June 24 listing. Student Bird Art Winners. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Copies of winning artwork from 2020 and 2021 annual Student Bird Art contests on display through August. Masking and other COVID safety protocols in place. 826-2359.

BOOKS

Book & Art Supply Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eureka Center for Spiritual Living, 239 Buhne St. New and used books on all topics. Art supplies and art demonstration by local artist Louise Bacon-Ogden. Prize drawings. Bring your own bag if possible. Proceeds support the center. dyann@reninet.com. 7078342676. Friends of the Fortuna Library Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rohner Park, 5 Park St., Fortuna. Hardbacks $1, paperbacks 2 for a $1 until 3 p.m., books $2 per bag after that. Proceeds benefit library programs. akc.wonder@ gmail.com. www.friendlyfortuna.com. 5307227545. 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.

COMEDY

Nate Craig. 9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 25 listing.

DANCE

Community Hip-Hop Class. Noon-1:15 p.m. Synapsis, 1675 Union Street, Eureka. Weekly hip-hop dance classes with Tigger in the closed-off street for all ages and levels. Join the Eureka Dance and Drum Brigade. Drum classes with Jesse from 1:30-3 p.m. Free. synapsiseureka@gmail.com. www.synapsisperformance. com. 707-616-3104.

MOVIES

Robo-Cat Productions: Legacy Of Fear. 5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Two hours of frightening fun, including songs, stories and a feature film. A link to the live show will be posted at www.facebook.com/ events/950967939058714 a few days before the show.

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. Grateful Getdown. 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Grateful Dead cover band. Masks required. Covid-19 guidelines enforced. 21 and over. $20. www. arcatatheatre.com.

SPOKEN WORD

Word Humboldt at the Park. 3-5 p.m. Redwood Park, top of 14th Street, Arcata. Spoken word open mic and featured “poetic conscience” hiphop artist Ahhlee. All ages.

EVENTS

Climb Out of the Darkness Humboldt County. Noon. Sequoia Park, 3414 W St., Eureka. Postpartum Support International event to raise awareness, reduce stigma and create community around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Sign up online for one of four hike pods across the county. www.cotd-2021.causevox. com/team/climb-out-of-the-darkness-humboldtcounty-california. Fortuna City Wide Yard Sale. 8 a.m. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. Main Street lined with yard sales. Oyster Festival Express. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. Buy your pre-sale oyster package to pick up June 26 for the live stream with live music, exclusive content, interviews, special guests and more. Bands play live from the Creamery District. www.ArcataMainStreet.com. The Power of Pollinators. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jacoby Creek Land Trust, 2182 Old Arcata Rd., Bayside. A full day of activities at Jacoby Creek Land Trust’s Kokte Ranch and Nature Preserve and the Jacoby Creek School Garden with food available for purchase midway between at the Bayside Community Hall. Walk or bike between venues.

FOR KIDS

HCBMAA Reading and Book Discussion. Noon-1 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Presented by the