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hyundai’s mid-sized sedan has, as most of the Hyundai line up, gone through a variety of styling and engineering innovations that have set this sedan high on most auto reviewers’ lists for many years now. Hyundai has cutting-edge styling that gets noticed, excellent engineering with enviable reliability and an earned practicality that sets it high on buyers’ lists.

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The 2020 Hyundai Sonata is available in several different models.

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Our Sonata was a Limited model with a plethora of equipment that was “included” according to the Monroney window sticker. In fact, the only two additions to the bottom line here were the optional floor mats

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at $155 and the destination charge of $975. But even with that, this 2020 Hyundai Sonata had a final list price of $36,430. Price out a similar vehicle from a popular Japanese manufacturer and you would be up in the $40,000 range.

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ing. The rivers can be opened at any time. The low flow closure hotline for North Coast rivers is 822-3164.

Lower Klamath Very few salmon, if any, are entering the mouth of the Klamath. Most are in the upper reaches or are in the Trinity.

There are a few adult steelhead and some half-pounders making their way through the lower river.

Trinity I’m starting to hear of salmon in the Douglas City area, so it sounds like there’s fish spread throughout the river. Junction City Store owner Frank Chapman reports, “We’re not seeing a whole lot of steelhead right now. One boat drifted the upper end on Monday and only got a couple small ones. We really need some rain to put both salmon and steelhead on the move.”

Smith According to Britt Carson of Crescent City’s Englund Marine, there are a few salmon being caught at the mouth. “Guys tossing Cleos are catching a few each day,” said Carson. “There are quite a few jacks being caught and I’ve seen adults up to 30 pounds landed. Upriver, most of the deeper holes are full of salmon.

We just need some rain in order to open the river to fishing,” added Carson. The river is currently closed to fishing above the mouth of Rowdy Creek due to low flows.

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The Hoopa Valley Tribe, a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Hoopa, CA, seeks an attorney to fill the position of Associate Tribal Attorney. The successful candidate will serve in the Office of Tribal Attorney and will provide a broad range or legal services to the Hoopa Valley Tribal Council, Chairperson tribal departments and entities, including consultation, research, drafting, representation in administrative proceedings, and other duties as assigned. Contractual, Salary: DOE. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of one (1) to five (5) years practicing law; at least two (2) years practicing Federal Indian Law or Administrative/Governmental Law (preferred). Juris Doctorate Degree. Member in good standing of any state bar; California Bar Membership (highly desired) or willing to obtain California Bar membership within one year of hire. Outstanding writing, research and communication skills required. Experience in employment law, civil litigation, contracts and business law, and tax law preferred. Must possess a valid CA Driver’s License (or able to obtain within 10 days of hire) and be insurable. Preference will be given to qualified Native American Indian applicants. This position classified safety-sensitive.

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and filing payroll. By automating payroll, you can turn your attention to more pressing needs, such as finding new clients, exploring new digital offerings and maintaining your business.

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The Hoopa Valley Tribe is accepting applications to fill the following vacant position

SENIOR TRIBAL ATTORNEY

The Hoopa Valley Tribe, a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Hoopa, CA, seeks an Attorney to fill the position of Senior Tribal Attorney. The successful candidate will serve in the Office of Tribal Attorney under the supervision of the Hoopa Valley Tribal Council and Tribal Chairman. Provides a wide range of legal services to the Hoopa Valley Tribe, including without limitation advice, negotiation, drafting, research, lobbying, representation in litigation and administrative proceedings and other duties as assigned by the Council. Senior Tribal Attorney does not provide legal services or advice to individual Tribal members, except upon resolution of the Hoopa Valley Tribal Council. Contractual, Salary: DOE. Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree. Minimum of five to ten years practicing Federal Indian Law and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience. Member in good standing of any state bar; California Bar Membership (highly desired) or willing to obtain California Bar membership within one year of hire. Outstanding writing, research and communication skills required. Experience in employment law, civil litigation, contracts and business law, and tax law.

Must possess a Valid CA Driver’s License and be insurable. Subject to a successful employment background check in accordance with Title 30A. Preference will be given to qualified Native American Indian applicants. This position classified safety-sensitive.

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Submit application, cover letter, resume and writing sample to: Human Resources Department, Hoopa Valley Tribe, P.O. Box 218, Hoopa, CA 95546 or call (530) 625-9200 ext. 20. Email submission: liz@hoopainsurance.com.

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vaccines can be provided safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC recommends that each year everyone 6 months and older (with rare exceptions) get a flu vaccine early in the season, preferably by the end of October, before flu is spreading widely.

• Getting one is important this year: Because you can get flu and COVID-19 at the same time, it’s especially important for people with underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk of serious complications — and their caregivers — to get their flu shot. At the community level, the potential impact of a bad flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic could be devastating. Getting a flu shot will help keep others healthy and help make sure health care workers and hospitals have the resources to continue to treat COVID-19 patients.

• Flu protection is especially urgent for people of color: Due to longstanding health care inequities, Black and Latinx/ Hispanic people are disproportionately affected by underlying conditions which can cause both COVID-19 and flu complications. This results in much greater rates of flu-related hospitalizations. Indeed, a new CDC analysis of 10 flu seasons showed that Black people were hospitalized at a rate twice as high

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as white people.

Black and LatinX/Hispanic communities are also less likely to get vaccinated due to a range of barriers. CDC data shows that in the 2019-20 flu season, Latinx/Hispanic adults had the lowest flu vaccination coverage (38.3 percent), with non-Hispanic Black adults next lowest (41.2 percent).

• Getting vaccinated is easy: Vaccines are often free or offered at very low cost.

To learn more about safe, affordable flu vaccination, including where to get one in your area, visit GetMyFluShot. org. You can also view a short video on flu vaccination by visiting, youtu.be/ cl7wNuU5IIU. “No one has time to get sick from flu —especially this year,” says Dr. Bailey.

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Administrative Assistant I in Eureka, CA. Interested applicants who have a dependable and reliable work history and wish to be included in the application pool should submit a resume, cover letter and NCIDC job application. Native American Preference Applies per EEOC Policy Statement 915.027 on Indian Preference under Title VII. A full job description, application and more can be seen at www.ncidc.org Closing Date: November 6, 2020 Applicants should send their resume, cover letter and application to: NCIDC, INC. 241 F

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ziness, and over time, can even cause organ damage, according to the EPA. However, “zero-VOC” and “low-VOC” options exist and selecting these alternatives will minimize the potential for these common pollutants to impact the air quality in your home, helping reduce health risks to you and your family.

3. Foster ventilation. Ventilation helps your home rid itself of moisture, smoke, cooking odors and indoor pollutants. Natural ventilation is a great alternative to air conditioning in moderate climates. To ensure maximum ventilation, be selective about the insect screens you choose for your windows and doors. TruScene insect screens from Andersen for example, let in over 25 percent more fresh air and 50 percent more clarity than standard Andersen fiberglass insect screens, making them a good choice for people who want to take advantage of open windows.

4. Eliminate dust. Accumulated dust can irritate the eyes, lungs and skin and further aggravate the symptoms of people living with allergies. Sometimes attempts to free a home of dust only end up kicking up more debris. To avoid this, use wet dusting methods. When it’s time to empty vacuum bags and canisters, do so carefully — this is one task that may be best to perform outdoors.

Finally, make maintaining a dust-free home easier by investing in an air purifier. Consider also selecting machine washable curtains, furniture covers and other fabrics.

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(statepoint) According to a new survey from Boston Scientific of more than 500 people with chronic pain, 60 percent aren’t satisfied with their current treatment or therapies. Professional golfer Grant Waite can relate.

Repetitive, rotational movements make golf incredibly stressful on the back. Waite tried multiple surgeries, which didn’t provide relief, and he said he couldn’t function while taking prescription medications.

Twelve years ago, the pain in his back was so debilitating he could barely get out of bed, let alone play professional golf or spend time with his family.

“Pain is debilitating not just physically,

but mentally and emotionally because there’s no escaping it. When you’re in pain, it’s just difficult to function.”

According to the CDC, more than 50 million chronic pain sufferers nationwide are struggling with pain that lasts for six months or longer without finding relief. One of the most common reasons that adults seek medical care, chronic pain has been linked to restrictions in mobility and daily activities, dependence on opioids, anxiety and depression, and reduced quality of life.

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activities they love and regain hope for their future.

Waite sought help from a pain management specialist – a doctor specially trained to address acute and chronic pain. That’s when he learned about spinal cord stimulation (SCS).

SCS is an FDA-approved implanted medical device that interrupts pain signals from reaching the brain. Unlike some surgical procedures, it can be personalized to an individual’s needs and is reversible.

Patients undergo a trial period, allowing them to evaluate and adjust the pain relief delivered before deciding to receive a permanent implant. Initially, Waite didn’t know much about this treatment, but after completing his trial and full implantation with the Boston Scientific Spectra WaveWriter SCS System, he champions it.

“Before SCS, my pain forced me to give up my active lifestyle, which was hard.

Now there are very few limitations on what I can do,” says Waite, who is back to playing golf, working out, and even hiking and traveling with his family.

“The experience of chronic pain is complex and unique to every person.

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many tools in our arsenal that can provide adequate, lasting, personalized pain relief,” says Dr. Steve Pyles, a pain specialist and founder of the Pain Treatment Centers in Florida.

The new survey found that 94 percent of chronic pain sufferers would try an FDA-approved, drug-free alternative to help manage chronic pain, but less than half have ever seen a pain specialist.

Dr. Pyles notes that for patients with chronic pain in the lower back, legs and feet, SCS offers a personalized experience that can treat multiple pain areas simultaneously. For those suffering from moderate lumbar spinal stenosis, interspinous spacers may relieve pain and discomfort in the lower back, legs, groin and buttocks. Alternatively, radiofrequency ablation delivers a small current to interrupt pain signals at the source.

To find a local pain management specialist and learn more about chronic pain, visit www.pain.com, an educational site from Boston Scientific. You can also take a pain assessment quiz and connect with other patients.

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(statepoint) Electrical fires often occur unexpectedly in locations that may be hidden from view. As the second most common type of home fire in the U.S., more than 40,000 electrical fires occur in American homes every year, resulting in hundreds of deaths, over 1,000 injuries and more than $1 billion in property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

“With millions of Americans working and learning from home amid COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to take a few simple steps to protect your home and loved ones from electrical fires,” says Ashley Bryant, National Electrical Manufacturers Association Low Voltage Distribution Equipment AFCI Task Force co-chair.

To make needed updates at home, consider these safety tips from the NEMA LVDE AFCI Task Force: 1. Take Care with Cords: Inspect cords regularly for signs of damage or wear and tear. Use extension cords properly and according to the load ratings for the product. Never overload them or run cords under furniture, carpets or rugs.

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Friday Afternoon Book Club. Second

Curry County The Compassionate Friends Monthly Meeting. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m.

Chetco Community Public LibraryMeeting Room, 405 Alder St., Brookings. TCF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving those who have suffered the death of a child, grandchild, brother or sister. We hold monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month, where the bereaved can discuss their grief with others who understand and learn about survival from those further from their loss. Free. info@ tcfnorthwestcoast.org. (541) 469-5814.

Tech Basics Video Workshop. Online.

restoration at Del Norte County’s biggest living, moving sand dune located in Tolowa Dunes State Park. Pulling out invasive European beach grass is a moderate activity. Participants should wear sturdy shoes for walking in sand and dress in layers; bring a hat, water and personal snacks. (We provide gloves, light shovels and snacks.) A 1-mile walk from the trailhead leads to the Big Dune through pine forests and coastal meadows. Volunteers will learn about the rare plants that thrive in the moving dune environment. Meet at the information center. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, you must RSVP to jerabek@ jeffnet.org by the Wednesday before the event.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. A weekly series of short introductory video workshops aimed at helping patrons with understanding the basics or computers, the internet, and their devices. If you have a tech topic you’d like to see on Tech Basics, please email Erik at Erik@ chetcolibrary.org with the subject line “Tech Basics.” (541) 469-7738.

Art Association members Halloween themes in an exhibition judged by oil painter Scott W. Prior. Free. info@redwoodart.us. www.redwoodart.us.

“Honey in the Horn” Book Group.

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Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m. Join Curry Public Library director Jeremy Skinner for a facilitated online discussion of Honey in the Horn. RSVP via email at www.currypubliclibrary.org to receive the Zoom link for the event. Free.

Brookings City Council Meeting.

Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. City Hall, 898 Elk Drive, Brookings.

Del Norte County Tolowa Dunes Work Day. Sunday, Nov. 15, Noon-4 p.m. Lake Earl Wildlife Area Information Center, 2591 Old Mill Road, Crescent City. Redwood Parks Conservancy invites the public to join the Tolowa Dunes Stewards for beach grass pulling and dunes habitat

Humboldt County Art RAA Halloween Exhibition. Redwood

Big Read Humboldt/Campus & Comunity Dialogue on Race Keynote. Sat., Nov. 7, 2-4 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Claudia Rankine’s awardwinning Citizen: An American Lyric, featured in the NEA Big Read, illustrates how anti-Black racism and white supremacy remain widely unexamined and unchecked. Free. kw1@humboldt. edu. www.literaryhumboldt.org/ events.html. (707) 826-5656.

Big Read Humboldt/Campus Community Dialogue on Race Book Talk. Sat., Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-noon. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Author Claudia Rankine discusses Just Us: An American Conversation and breaching the silence,

Friday of every month, 2:30 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Sign up for this bi-weekly Zoom to discuss a new book using the Google Form (https:// forms.gle/G4svGre1jXyqFCuz9) and wait for the invite. (707) 269-1915.

Reading in Place - An Online Reading Group. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Sign up online for a Zoom meeting invite and the week’s reading for discussion. www.forms.gle/ zKymPvcDFDG7BJEP9.

Comedy Drive-In Comedy w/Eric Fitzgerald.

Wednesdays, 9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Pull in behind the club, tune into 107.9 FM. No public restroom. Mask required outside vehicle. Venmo donations @ Savage-Henry. www.savagehenrymagazine.com.

Savage Henry’s BigFish Open Mic via Zoom. Tuesdays, 9 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Enjoy or participate in some stand-up open-mic Zoom style.

Five-minute sets. Zoom: www.us02web. zoom.us/j/86421967992 Password: comedy.

Dance Dances of Brazil. Thursdays, 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.

Elections People’s Strike Rally for Election Integrity. Wed., Nov. 4, 4:15-8 p.m.

Humboldt County Courthouse, 825 Fifth St., Eureka. People’s Strike Humboldt, Cooperation Humboldt, North Coast People’s Alliance, Centro del Pueblo and

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All companies that make the FINAL list will be featured in the North Coast Journal in January 2021, where Humboldt County’s Best Companies to Work For will be announced in real-time.

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Humboldt County Democrats lead a car and bike caravan followed by a “Protect the Results” rally. Meet at 4:15 p.m. at Eureka High School. Caravan departs at 4:30 p.m. to fill the Labor Temple free pantry and ends at the 5 p.m. courthouse rally. Free. caroline@northcoastpeoplesalliance.org. (541) 415-4756.

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The Curiosity Hour: Weekly Double Dose of Weird with Veve Decay. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. and Fridays, 8 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, 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 RePurpose. Virtual World, Internet, 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/kinetickouture.

Love In Lockdown Season 2. Sun., Nov. 8, 6 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 15, 6 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. A live virtual dating reality show. Episodes stream for a week. Meet the cast on social media @ limeartsproductions. $3 per episode, $10 for all four episodes. www.limearts. org/shop.

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For Kids Fortuna Library Recorded Readings.

Thursdays. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Hosted by the Fortuna Branch Library on its Facebook page, www. facebook.com/HumCoLibraryFortuna.

Preschool Storytime. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Hosted by the Arcata Branch Library via Zoom. To sign up, email sparsons@co.humboldt. ca.us or call (707) 822-5954.

School-age Storytime. Fridays, 11 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online.

Hosted by the Arcata Branch Library via Zoom. To sign up, email sparsons@ co.humboldt.ca.us or call (707) 822-5954.

Tuesday Storytime with Ms. Tamara.

Tuesdays. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Posted every Tuesday on Arcata Library’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/HumCoLibraryArcata.

Virtual Junior Rangers. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, 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 Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Local fruits, vegetable, plant starts, flowers and more. Visit the NCGA website for safety updates and protocols. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999.

EPIC Fall Celebration Southern Humboldt Meal Pickup. Fri., Nov. 6, 4-7 p.m.

Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Register to pick up a surf-n-turf meal by Moses Danzer at the Mateel Community Center, the Bayside Grange or the Lost Frenchman in Garberville. Zoom Semperviren’s

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Awards ceremony celebrating Eileen Cooper, musical performances by Casey Neill and Joanne Rand, guest speaker Rep. Jared Huffman and an online silent auction. Funds go to protecting forests and their inhabitants. $40. epic@wildcalifornia.org. wildcalifornia.org/blog/ save-the-date-the-43rd-annual-epicvirtual-fall-celebration-bringing-thewild-to-you. (707) 822-7711.

Food Not Bombs. Sundays, 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Free, hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free.

Garberville Farmers Market. Fridays, 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@northcoastgrowersassociation. org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999.

Lecture Ask the Curator. Fridays, 2-3 p.m.

Virtual World, Internet, 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/. (707) 443-1947.

Celebrating 100 Years of Filmmaking in the Redwood Region. Sat., Nov. 7, 2:30 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online.

The Humboldt County Historical Society and Humboldt County Library present a talk by Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine. RSVP by 5 p.m. on Nov. 6 for the meeting ID and password. Free. www.humlib.org. (707) 269-1915.

Meet the Expert. Wednesdays, 5 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine interviews film industry professionals and discusses local filming.

New videos posted to the commission’s YouTube channel and social media. www.youtube.com/channel/ UCsbPoRUx8OJlzuLCUNlBxiw.

Meetings Local Homesharing Info Session.

Tuesdays, 1-1:30 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. If you have a spare bedroom and could use extra income or help around the house, Northcoast Homeshare (a program of Area 1 Agency on Aging) can connect you with a compatible housemate. Join the weekly 30-minute Zoom informational session. Free. homeshare@a1aa.org. zoom.us/j/2673010045?pwd=eTJvajJXa WR4eEMwOUErQlpGZHBJZz09. (707) 442-3763 ext. 213.

Readings in the Redwoods. Sundays, noon-2 p.m. Carlotta, Humboldt County.

Readings of Paul Selig’s I am the Word.

Email or text for directions to the outdoor firepit at the Redwood River Lodge in Carlotta and observe social distancing. Free. btngineer2011@gmail.com. www.paulselig.com. (707) 298-3466.

Movies Speaking Grief. Wed., Nov. 4, 6 p.m. In partnership with Hospice of Humboldt, KEET-TV presents a screening of the documentary followed by a Zoom panel discussion. Jamie Jensen of HSU’s Full Life Institute facilitates with Pat Bashom of Hospice of Humboldt, Autumn Spears of Evolve Youth Services, Virgil Moorehead of Two Feathers Native American Family Service, Pablo R. King Ortiz of New York Life and palliative psychologist Gina Belton. Sign up at www.OVEE.itvs. org. Free.

Music EmRArt with James Zeller. Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, 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.

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King Maxwell Quarantine Funk #9.

Fridays, 9-11 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, 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.

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Quarantine Sing-a-long. Ongoing, 7 p.m.

Virtual World, Internet, 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.

Shelter n Play. Fridays, 6 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, 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.

Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival: Karl Knapp. Sun., Nov. 8, 11 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Bach Suite No. 3 - Karl Knapp, cello, and performances by soprano Jamie-Rose Guarrine and violinist Roseminna Watson. Register online. www.trinityalpscmf.org.

Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival: Charles Akert. Sun., Nov. 15, 5 p.m.

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Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain.

Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, 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.

Spoken Word The Writers Lounge via Zoom.

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Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. A writing workshop geared toward stand-up and comedy.

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Virtual World, Internet, 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. (707) 822-5954.

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Disability Peer Advocate Group. Second Tuesday of every month, 3 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Like-minded peer advocates supporting each other and furthering the disability cause.

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World, Internet, Online. This class offers pronunciation, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, verb conjugations and common expressions. All levels welcome. Join anytime. Free. www. englishexpressempowered.com.

Humboldt Flea Market. Sun., Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Outdoor event with vendors, food, recycled, upcycled, items. Masks required. $2 general admission, free for 13 and under. thehu-

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Reel Genius Virtual Trivia. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Create a team via Facetime, Skype, Messenger, Hangouts etc., order some food and brews from the Madrone and play while dining outdoors, or enjoying takeout at home. Invite link will be posted prior to the event. www. facebook.com/events/657139721581557.

Restorative Movement. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 1:30-2:30 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, 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. (707) 923-3921.

World, Internet, Online. An accessible, heart-opening practice to work with collective pain amid socio-ecological crisis over five-weeks. All are welcome. $35. www.extended.humboldt.edu/ olli/course/yoga-ecological-grief?fbc lid=IwAR2NBuAiy2ppnbFfOER5Gm OY_h7YghAq4qlQwHSvtbLRFgiVuVVTdaxAkq4.

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Prepare to be a U.S. citizen. Local online classes to prepare for the citizenship exam/interview. Join anytime. Free. www.englishexpressempowered.com.

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Weekly Check-in with Rep. Huffman.

Wednesdays, noon. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) will hold Facebook Live check-ins to engage with his constituents on the latest updates regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic and to answer questions about the federal response. More information at www. huffman.house.gov/coronavirus. Free. www.facebook.com/rephuffman.

Yoga for Ecological Grief: An online OLLI course. Fridays, 2-3 p.m. Virtual

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Lakeport Farmers Market. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lake County Fairgrounds off Martin St. in Lakeport. Rain or shine.

Mendocino County Ukiah Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Alex Thomas Plaza at School and Clay streets. ✦

Tabata. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, 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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