My Humboldt Life March 2026

Damian Morton’s Pet Project

HUMBOLDT MY LIFE

Spring Equinox Celebration

Furniture Design Center in Eureka invites you to join us for four exciting days of savings, prizes and celebration.

FREE refreshments will be served all four days.

Saturday and Sunday from 12pm–4pm, enjoy FREE tacos or a burrito catered by Los Giles Taqueria. No purchase necessary.

Take advantage of incredible sale prices throughout the store plus special 0% financing for up to 24 months available during this event.

4 DAY EVENT - FRI, SAT, SUN & MON, March 13th-16th

In addition to slashing prices storewide, we are giving away fantastic prizes throughout the event.

Many items in the store will be tagged with special prize numbers. If your number matches, you win. It’s that simple. No strings attached.

If you did not receive a ticket in the mail, simply ask for one at the desk when you arrive.

CATERING PROVIDED BY

PRIZES INCLUDE:

ASHLEY 5 Piece Sectional

SEALY Queen Mattress Set

ASHLEY 5 Piece Dining Set

ASHLEY Sofa

LA-Z-BOY Recliner

And many more.

Be sure to enter for our second chance drawing for even more opportunities to win.

We look forward to seeing you March 13–16.

Roman Gru er and all of us at Furniture Design Center

707.442.6300

HOURS: MON-FRI 9AM-6PM SAT 9AM-6PM | SUN 10AM-5PM

PROFILE

Damian Morton Found Family

Among the Feathers 9 FEATURES

New Location, Same Traditional Flavors ............. 14

Seeing the Possibilities: Living with Low Vision 22

Chick Check: What to Know Before Building a Backyard Chicken Flock .............................. 23 COMMUNITY NEWS

Glorious Volunteers Shift

Kinetic Sculpture Lab to its New Hub in Arcata .............. 17

Peggy Murphy to Serve as Humboldt County’s New Economic Development Director 18 Coast Central Credit Union Opens Applications for Spring Community Grants and College Scholarships . 19 Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Seeks Candidates ........................ 21

Who’s Next?

Locally-owned businesses are the beating heart of Humboldt County. They provide jobs and contribute to our economy. They’re also our friends and neighbors who give back to our community by donating goods and services, and volunteering their time.

Do you know of a local business that should be featured in My Humboldt Life magazine, perhaps even your own? Let us know! Fill out our online questionnaire at myhumboltlife.com or use this QR code to tell your story and share what makes your business unique.

MARCH 2026 | Volume III No. 3

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Damian Morton Found Family Among the Feathers

By Meg Wall-Wild

There is nothing like a life-altering accident to get you thinking about what is important. After a 2017 car accident, Damian Morton realized that floor installation was not what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. He’d moved from Del Norte County to Humboldt with his high school girlfriend Kayla Costello. “The big city,” he says with a chuckle. While Costello attended Humboldt State University on a volleyball scholarship, he’d been laying floors. But after the accident, the shine had gone off the laminate. It was time for a change.

Morton went looking for something entirely different and he certainly found it. Even though retail was not on his radar, he was hooked by a Craigslist help wanted post for a pet store. “I thought it would be fun,” he says. Lucky for him, it was not just any pet store. Ginger Casanova’s family had owned Fin-N-Feather (931 F St., Eureka, 707-443-4914) since 1973. There was no better place in Humboldt to learn the business — or start his family with Costello when they welcomed little Cullen, now 4 years old.

Damian worked his way up from stocking the aisles into management. “By the time I met Ginger, she was no longer full time. She had a lot of staff and relied on me more and more. I became weekend manager, then store manager.” Although he saw himself at Fin-N-Feather long term, Morton said he “tried to escape” a few

times. “I got job offers but turned them down at last minute because I loved the pet store too much.” By the time he bought the shop in 2023, he says, “Ginger had become like a grandma to me. When we had Cullen, she was so supportive. That is what the deciding point was for me. The store was always a family-oriented business. Watching my son growing there, working with Kayla, and with Ginger helping me for several years. Family.”

Morton’s family grew in other ways after he joined Fin-N-Feather. “I’m a huge dog and cat person. I never had animals as a kid. I love them all the same. Over the years I accumulated more animals at my house. Eight or nine years ago, I would

not believe it possible to love a snake or tarantula. Then you see how unique they are, and you fall in love with them in different ways.”

Fin-N-Feather goes the extra mile for our two-, four- and eight-legged friends. Staff happily fill hundreds of special orders per month. If Morton cannot help a customer, he will send them to other small pet stores in Arcata, Fortuna and McKinleyville, shops that also send him customers. Not only do they watch out for each other and the customer at the same time, this cooperation keeps customers happy and dollars in Humboldt. “Just

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today, a customer came in. A different store sent him to us. He was amazed how much information we all have and that we are willing to refer to other pet stores. We have a great relationship with each other. We all look out for each other.”

Of course, it’s easy to give great customer service when you and your staff love what you do. “Most times what separates us from the big boxes is knowledge combined with customer service,” Morton says. He mentions that his employees have been with Fin-N-Feather for years, and that experience shows. “New customers are amazed how much employees know and care about animals. We thoroughly enjoy what we do.”

It’s not just human customers that Morton aims to please. Looking for the right flavor to satisfy that finicky kitty? Or yummy bites to please your bearded dragon? Maybe you need some crunchy live crickets for the kids’ gecko (apologies to the squeamish). Fin-N-Feather fills up those bellies. Once it’s been fed, a new addition to Hamster Tube Town might be just the thing to entertain your puffball friend. Perhaps that pup heard you mention treats? “We are always looking for new local products,” he says. “We have new jerkies from a guy in Willow Creek. Working with small local shops was “a new change for us.” Morton points out that small pet stores are often able to beat prices. Dollars spent in small shops tend to stay local and spread further. “It’s all about outreach and supporting smaller businesses doing amazing things around here.”

The compassion that led Morton to the pet store is now employed in the best way. “We bring in cats from the Sequoia Humane Society when they have overflow. We’ve adopted out cats we found. We take them to Sequoia Humane Society then bring them into the store. It’s a win-win,” he says. “We bring them in off the street and have them adopted through our shop.” Fin-N-Feather’s community support of events like the Humboldt Bay Marathon and the Trinidad to Clam Beach Run helps to keep dogs’ running companions healthier. After a friend told him, “One day you have to do the Trinidad to Clam Beach Run,” Morton was hooked. “It was

such a tremendous experience. So it’s one I have to do every year if I can.” Naturally they sponsor dog and cat specific events, too. Fin-N-Feather is a monthly sponsor of Humboldt Paws Cause, an incredible service that works to reconnect lost animals with their worried humans.

Fin-N-Feather has been a community fix-

My Humboldt life…

“… is pretty amazing.”

— Damian Morton

ture for more than 60 years. Morton is trying to find out when the pet store first opened. “I have a calendar they printed every year that is from 1963.” (If you know more, let him know!) His love of his business includes its history, he says, noting the changes over time. “There was only one owner before the Casanova family. Three over time. That’s really cool!”

Morton still gets messages from Ginger: “Glad to see how you are taking care of it.” He’s thankful for Fin-N-Feather and how it changed his family’s lives. “It’s nice we can still survive and have a lot of fun doing it.”

When asked to finish the sentence, My Humboldt Life is, Damian thought for a moment. “My Humboldt life is pretty amazing. I feel like sometimes I get so wrapped up in the entire world and all that is going down. But it boils down to supporting the community, especially Henderson Center. I am grateful for it.” So are all the happy Humboldtians who found the right amount of arachnid arms (eight of them) to cuddle up with on rainy winter nights. Maybe it’s time to expand your menagerie with a reptilian companion. Or perhaps you would prefer a fuzzy feline in need of a lap?

Morton and Fin-N-Feather can arrange introductions at your convenience. ■

Fin-N-Feather

2931 F St., Eureka (707) 443-4914

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New Location, Same Traditional Flavors

Luis’s Mexican Cuisine Comes to Loleta

Story and photos by Cassie Johnson

In late summer of last year, Loleta residents rejoiced at rumors that a new restaurant was coming to town. Small talk among neighbors turned into reality in September of 2025, when Luis’s Mexican Cuisine opened its doors at the corner of Loleta and Scenic drives. A stone’s throw from the sleepy downtown, Luis’s serves up consistently delicious Mexican fare to lucky Loleta locals and folks from around the county willing to trek an extra few minutes to the verdant Eel River Valley.

Married owners Maria Campos and Luis Sandoval opened their first restaurant in Myrtletown in 2016. More than 30 years in the industry, 10 years of

successful ownership at the Eureka location, a dedicated following and a reputation for good food were all reasons enough for Campos to dream a little bigger. It’s her you’ll find waiting tables, taking phone orders, washing dishes and everything in between at Luis’s in Loleta most days. Small but mighty, Luis’s Loleta location boasts a newly renovated dining room and an inviting outdoor patio, equipped with pergola, firepit and ample seating — perfect for sipping Sabe margaritas in a whole host of flavors on sunny mid-county days. Before tucking into your meal, chips and salsa arrive at the table, which help buy time needed to peruse a substantial

menu. As expected, it is packed with traditionally prepared, tried-and-true favorites. Street tacos, burritos, enchiladas and more are flavorful and heartily portioned, all made to order with your choice of fillings, toppings and salsas. There’s no shame in tucking into the same carnitas burrito — with rice, beans and all the fixings, of course — that you’ve been ordering since you can remember. It’s easy to scootch into a booth at Luis’s and feel right at home.

Still, it’s the slightly less common restaurant menu items that have left an impression with diners, according to Campos. Mango fish tacos, fried to perfection and topped with a sweet and spicy salsa pair well with a tall pint of Negro Modelo on tap. The quesabirria tacos are another popular dish, and for a good reason. Corn tortillas are soaked in birria consommé (a broth made from the drippings of the slow-cooked beef in the tacos), topped with cheese, stuffed, folded over and panfried, delivering a crisp little packet of savory, melty-ness. The tacos are served with a glistening cup of the consommé for dipping, and none of the flavor goes to waste.

The molcajete is another recommended item — a feast for the eyes and the belly. Named after the vessel in which it is served, a molcajete offers a variety of traditional Mexican flavors. The large, bubbling cauldron carved from volcanic rock is carried carefully to the table atop a large wooden slab. The molcajete is adorned with avocado, pico de gallo, grilled shrimp and nopales. Inside, the flame-heated vessel is filled with thinly sliced steak, minced chicken, chunks of Cotija cheese and a thick, smoky chipotle sauce. Warm, handmade tortillas of your choice round out the dish, which is truly a choose-your-own-adventure experience. If you’ve left room for dessert, homemade

flan satisfies the sweet tooth. The dense, caramelly egg custard slice is topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce. Campos will give you two spoons, but you don’t have to share. Tres leches cake and friend ice cream also grace the dessert menu.

Luis’s joins locally owned and operated Jersey Scoops as the second business to be part of the historic dairy town’s revival. “Loleta needed something,” says Campos, smiling. And as it turns out, Luis’s Mexican Cuisine was just the thing. ■

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Glorious Volunteers Shift Kinetic Sculpture Lab to its New Hub in Arcata

The Kinetic Sculpture Lab is overflowing with gratitude after more than 200 volunteers showed up in force to help clean, move, and re-launch the Lab at its new home at 1680 Samoa Blvd., Arcata, CA 95521.

Over two major cleanup weekends, February 7th and the February 21st, Kinetic Clean-Up volunteers rolled up their sleeves to transform the Lab’s outside space. With the incredible support of the PacOut Green Team, who joined us on February 21, the Lab community removed the equivalent of four 40-yard dumpsters of material. The scale of the effort was immense, and so was the heart behind it.

We also want to recognize the volunteers who spent Valentine’s Day showing their love in the most glorious way possible: by helping us move from our original location into our new home on Samoa Boulevard. We were blown away by the turnout. Supporters traveled from as far as Redding and Grass Valley, arriving with trucks, trailers, tools, and unstoppable energy. What could have been overwhelming became uplifting because

of this community!

This transition would not have been possible without the continued flexibility and support of the Yurok Tribe, who have stood behind the Lab during this period of change. We are deeply thankful for their partnership and encouragement as we establish ourselves in our new space.

The Kinetic Sculpture Lab exists because of our community of artists, welders, dreamers, builders, movers, makers, and believers. This move wasn’t just about relocating equipment. It was about reaffirming that when this community shows up, it shows up big.

To every single volunteer who lifted, swept, hauled, organized, drove, cleaned, and cheered us on: thank you. Your time, strength, and generosity are the true engine behind the Kinetic Sculpture Lab.

We are excited for what comes next because we can’t wait to keep building, creating, and dreaming big together.

For updates and ways to get involved, follow the Kinetic Sculpture Lab on social media or stop by our new home at 1680 Samoa Blvd on Monday afternoons. ■

Volunteer with Redwood Parks Conservancy This March to Restore Coastal Habitats

Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC), in partnership with California State Parks North Coast Redwoods District, invites the public to volunteer this March to help restore coastal prairies, dunes, and native plant habitats across Northern California.

These hands-on restoration days will focus on removing invasive non-native plants and encroaching vegetation that threaten native ecosystems. Volunteer efforts will support habitat recovery at parks from the remote Lost Coast to the lagoons and prairies of Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties.

Whether you’re passionate about conservation or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend time outdoors, these events offer an opportunity to connect with nature while making a positive impact in local state parks.

Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Help restore coastal prairies by removing invasive non-native plants and encroaching vegetation. Meet at the Jones Beach trailhead. The trailhead is about one mile north of the visitor center. Please carpool as parking is limited.

Trinidad State Beach, Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to noon.

Join us for a day of removing invasive non-native plants such as English ivy to help protect native coastal habitats. Meet at the corner of Anderson Lane and Stagecoach Road.

Big Dune – Tolowa Dunes State

Park, Sunday, March 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join us for a day of removing invasive non-native plants such as European beachgrass to help protect rare coastal dune ecosystems. Meet at the Lake Earl Wildlife Area building, 2591 Old Mill Road, Crescent City, CA 9553. (Note: The work site is about a one-mile hike from the parking location.)

Humboldt Lagoons State Park, Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Help restore western azaleas by removing vegetation and invasive non-native plants.

Meet at the Stagecoach Hill Azalea Trailhead off of Kane Road / Big Lagoon Ranch Road. Please carpool as parking is limited.

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Help restore prairies by removing invasive non-native plants and encroaching vegetation. Meet in front of the visitor center. Please park in the day-use parking area (not the visitor center parking lot) or along Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway.

All events are free and open to the public. Volunteers of all ages are welcome (minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).

Need a ride? Free transportation from Crescent City is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Email autumn@redwoodparks.org or call (707) 564-7388 to reserve a seat.

Bring sturdy shoes, a hat, drinking water, and a readiness for moderate physical activity. To sign up or learn more, visit bit.ly/ rpc-eventbrite.■

Peggy Murphy to Serve as Humboldt County’s New Economic Development Director

The County of Humboldt is excited to announce that Peggy Murphy will serve as the new Director of Humboldt County’s Economic Development Division.

Peggy Murphy brings more than 10 years of experience to her new role as Humboldt County’s Director of Economic Development, including the past five years with the county ’s Economic Development Division. Most recently, she served as Economic Development Program Manager and as Executive Director of the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board, where she led complex programs, managed grant-funded projects, and built partnerships to strengthen local career pathways, job training opportunities and support the local workforce. Before joining the county, Murphy served as Operations and Programs Manager for the North Coast Small Business Development Center.

programs and partnerships that reflect local values, promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth, and help create a thriving future for our neighbors, families and local businesses.”

“I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to take on this role and further support the important work happening across Humboldt County,” said Economic Development Director Peggy Murphy. “I look forward to serving our community by strengthening

As Economic Development Director, Murphy will lead a wide range of programs and partnerships to support economic growth in Humboldt County. Her responsibilities will include overseeing the division’s daily operations, managing economic development programs, leading projects and guiding longterm strategic planning. She will also work closely with local and statewide partners to strengthen collaborations and advance regional economic development goals.

“I’m incredibly proud of Peggy and the contributions

she’s made to Humboldt County, and I know she will do an excellent job leading the Economic Development Division,” said County Administrative Officer Elishia Hayes. “Her cando attitude, results-driven and collaborative style, along with her commitment to strengthening our local economy, make her especially well-suited for this job.”

About the Humboldt County Economic Development Division

Humboldt County’s Economic Development Division

is a division of the Humboldt County Administrative Office. This division exists to help support the livelihoods and prosperity for all persons in all Humboldt County communities by administering programs and initiatives relevant to the County of Humboldt’s Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and Regional and Local Workforce Development Plans. For more information visit the County of Humboldt’s website. ■

Coast Central Credit Union Opens Applications for Spring Community Grants and College Scholarships

Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) announced that applications are now open for both its Spring 2026 Community Investment Grant Program and College Scholarship Program, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to strengthening local communities across Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Through the Community Investment Grant Program, CCCU will award a total of $150,000 to local nonprofit organizations, with individual grants typically ranging from $3,000 to $25,000. Since launching the program in 2008, Coast Central has invested more than $3.2 million in over 200 organizations

throughout its tri-county service area.

CCCU is also accepting scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors who plan to attend Cal Poly Humboldt, College of the Redwoods, Chico State, or Shasta College. Up to 25 scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded, supporting students who demonstrate resilience, academic commitment, financial need, and community involvement.

“At Coast Central, investing in our communities isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are,” said Christian Hill, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Public Affairs Officer. “Whether

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we’re supporting nonprofits that uplift our neighbors or helping local students pursue their educational dreams, these programs reflect our deep commitment to building stronger, more vibrant communities for generations to come.”

Applications for both programs are available at coastccu.org. The deadline to apply for community grants is February 28, 2026, or the first business day following at 5pm, and the scholarship

application deadline is March 16, 2026, at 5pm. Applications must be submitted by email or mail in PDF format.

Coast Central commits over $700,000 annually through grants, scholarships, sponsorships, and other community initiatives. In addition, employees contributed more than 8,300 volunteer hours in 2025 alone, demonstrating the credit union’s hands-on commitment to the communities they serve. ■

Cal Poly Humboldt Researchers Identify Key Powerline Risks for Wildfires

and Outages

Wildfires and power outages caused by vegetation near powerlines have contributed to some of the state’s most destructive fires.

To better understand and avoid those risks and guide safer management, researchers at Cal Poly Humboldt partnered with a utility company to study tree failures (falling trees and branches) and fuel buildup along powerline corridors.

“Working directly with the utility company allowed us to connect what we were seeing in the field with real-world risks to communities,” says Forestry professor Lucy Kerhoulas, a lead researcher of the study. “The goal was to identify where and why tree failures are happening, so management efforts can be focused where they matter most.”

Kerhoulas conducted the study alongside Cal Poly Humboldt faculty Rosemary Sherriff, Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis professor; Kerry Byrne, Environmental Science & Management professor; and Zoe Ziegler, Forestry graduate student.

The study, published in the Journal of Environmental Management, focuses on rural, heavily timbered regions

of Northern California, where power outages caused by falling trees and branches are common and can also spark wildfires.

“Tree failures can cause fire ignitions and/or power outages, which can create a lot of issues for residents,” Kerhoulas says. In fact, outages caused by falling trees or branches are among the most common reasons for power outages, and can impact hundreds of thousands of people at a time.

By comparing vegetation near powerlines with vegetation farther away, researchers identified several factors that increase risk.

One of the study’s most notable findings was higher levels of woody debris near powerlines. In many cases, tree-felling and pruning by utility vegetation crews left coarse woody material on the ground, increasing fuel loads around powerlines. Removing that debris is a key step in reducing wildfire risk, the researchers found.

The team also found that some vegetation types are more vulnerable to failure than others. Oaks, for example, showed higher levels of damage than conifers, making them a higher priority

for management. Areas with dry conditions and thick duff layers also had increased tree failures, making them a high priority for management treatments to minimize the risk of potential ignitions. Beyond fuel concerns, the researchers found that effective vegetation management can help reduce beetle infestations, which weaken trees and make them more likely to fail.

Looking ahead, researchers hope to use remote sensing tools such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). NDVI, according to NASA, measures vegetation “greenness” to assess plant health. Integrating satellite data with on-the-ground observations could help utility companies scale this study’s findings to larger landscapes to more efficiently identify high-risk areas and prioritize preventive work.

These strategies, Kerhoulas said, not only protect infrastructure but also enhance community safety.

“Ultimately, even small changes in how vegetation is managed near powerlines can make a big difference in preventing fires and keeping the lights on,” she says. ■

Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Seeks Candidates

The Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt asks that the public submit applications for the upcoming 2026/2027 Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury term (July 1-June 30).

The Humboldt Superior Court empanels 19 citizens to act as an independent body of the judicial system each year. The Court accepts applications from citizens representing a broad cross-section of the Humboldt County community and also encourages citizens to apply and be considered to serve as alternates if and when vacancies occur during the term of service. The Civil Grand Jury is currently meeting in-person one day a week and via Zoom one day a week (their weekly meeting schedule is TBD and time commitment may vary from 10-30 hours).

The primary work of the civil grand jury is to investigate and review citizen complaints concerning the operations of city and county government as well as other tax supported and non-profit agencies and districts. Based on these reviews, the grand jury publishes its findings and reports recommending constructive actions to improve the quality and effectiveness of our local government. The civil grand jury does not consider criminal indictments.

Eligibility requirements for

grand jury service:

• Citizen of the United States;

• 18 years of age or older;

• Resident of Humboldt County for at least one year before selection;

• In possession of natural faculties, of ordinary intelligence, of sound judgment and fair character;

• Sufficient knowledge of the English language;

• Not currently serving as a trial juror in any court in this state;

• Have not been discharged as a grand juror in any court of this state within one year;

• Have not been convicted of malfeasance in office or other high crime;

• Not serving as an elected public officer.

To fill out an application and for more information about the application process, please visit the Court’s website at: https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/general-information/ jury-services/civil-grand-jury or use the QR code below.

Send your applications to GrandJuryApps@humboldtcourt.ca.gov or feel free to request an application via email. Please contact Court Administration at (707) 2691204 for any questions you may have. ■

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Seeing the Possibilities: Living with Low Vision

(FEATURE IMPACT) Millions of Americans are living with low vision, a visual impairment that can turn everyday moments – recognizing a friend’s face across the street, reading a recipe or checking a text message – into unexpected challenges.

Low vision isn’t a natural part of getting older, though the conditions that cause it do become more common with age.

Whether low vision is affecting you or a loved one, Low Vision Awareness Month is a perfect time to have your eyes examined for signs of eye diseases and to take steps to make daily life easier if you are experiencing low vision. Consider this information from the National Eye Institute to make the most of your vi-

sion and improve your quality of life.

Understanding low vision

You may have low vision if you can’t see well enough to read, drive, recognize faces, distinguish colors or see screens clearly.

Many different eye conditions can cause low vision, but the most common causes are age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can cause vision loss in people with diabetes.

The most common types of low vision are:

• Central vision loss (not being able to see things in the center of your vision)

• Peripheral vision loss (not being able to see things

out of the corners of your eyes)

• Night blindness (not being able to see in low light)

• Blurry or hazy vision

Diagnosing low vision

Your doctor can check for low vision as part of a simple, painless comprehensive dilated eye exam. He or she will ask you to read letters that are up close and far away and will check whether you can see things in the center and at the edges of your vision.

Then eye drops are used to widen your pupils and check for other eye problems –including conditions that could cause low vision.

Low vision is usually permanent, but glasses, medicine or surgery may help with daily activities or slow progression.

Living with low vision

If you have low vision, you aren’t alone. There are steps you can take to make life easier.

For minor vision loss, simple adjustments like using brighter lights, wearing anti-glare sunglasses and using magnifiers can help. Changing the settings on your phone and computer to increase contrast, make text larger or have the device read out loud may also help.

If your vision loss is getting in the way of everyday activities, ask your eye doctor about vision rehabilitation. These services can give you skills and resources to help manage your daily life and keep your independence. Examples include:

• Employment and job training

• Environmental modifications, like improving lighting and contrast

• Assistive devices and technologies, like magnifiers, filters and screen readers

• Adaptive strategies for daily living and independent living skills training

• Emotional support, like counseling or support groups

• Transportation and household services

Finding the right vision rehabilitation services and support may take time, but working closely with your eye doctor or care team is an important first step. Discuss your needs and goals for living with your visual impairment so they can help identify the best services for you.

For additional resources and information on vision rehabilitation, visit nei.nih.gov/ VisionRehab.

Chick Check: What to Know Before Building a Backyard Chicken Flock

(STATEPOINT) About 20 years ago, chickens—long a staple of farms and homesteads— began showing up in urban and suburban yards. They enabled city dwellers to source homegrown food, provided a touch of nature amid the urban jungle, and have continued to rise in popularity ever since. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2025 State of the Industry report, 11 million U.S. households own backyard chickens, a 28% increase from 2023.

Caroline Komar-Steiner, a Team Lead at the Tractor Supply store in Antioch, Illinois, is a passionate chicken expert who regularly guides individuals into the world of chicken ownership. She and her husband have been raising poultry since 2018, and she describes it as one of the most rewarding things she has ever done. “Raising those chicks and getting your first eggs is an ‘eggsperience’ unlike any other,” she said. To ensure new chick owners can enjoy that experience, Komar-Steiner hosts regular Chickens 101 sessions at the store. The first thing she always tells people is to find out if their town or neighborhood allows chickens. Some have restrictions, so it’s best to find that out on the front end. Then she asks them why they want chickens. Is it for their eggs? For meat? Will they be purely ornamental? “That steers me toward what they’re looking for,” Komar-Steiner said.

To help you get started, Komar-Steiner is sharing these basics for preparing for and caring for chickens:

Assess your space: Chicks need a temperature-controlled space until they are fully feathered, usually about six weeks. Komar-Steiner recommends finding a warm, draft-free area. She sets her brooder up in her basement. The chicks grow quickly, so it’s important to determine where you’ll put your coop and have it ready to go. The chickens will also need a heat source in winter to stay warm and prevent their water from freezing.

2. Get supplies, then chicks: It’s a good idea to buy all your equipment and supplies before bringing chickens home. You’ll need a brooder, shavings, heat lamps or brooder plates, a perch so they can learn how to roost, a feeder and a waterer. Komar-Steiner recommends adding an electrolyte to the chicks’ water to give them an extra edge. You’ll also need chick grit, feed and a thermometer.

3. Remember, they are living things: People often get excited about the idea of a steady supply of eggs, but like all living things, chickens require care. Before leaving home for an extended time, make sure someone is available to check on their food and water, especially in winter and summer. And like other animals, chickens are at risk of getting sick. Tractor Supply carries a wide variety

of products to support chicken health.

Even after having chickens for a time, customers still frequently have questions, especially when it comes to adding to their flock, which leads Komar-Steiner to a critical point. “It is imperative that you do not put baby chicks in with adult birds,” she said.

Chickens view new animals as either food or intruders. Komar-Steiner’s recommendation is to wait until they are large enough to hold their own, usually around three months. Additionally, introducing new adult birds requires an integration

process.

With 30 chickens and five turkeys of her own, Caroline is an excellent resource for poultry advice, especially during Tractor Supply’s annual Chick Days event. Customers can purchase baby birds in store and enjoy new products, new breeds and special offers until September 13. The products and insight to keep chickens happy and healthy are available year round at Tractor Supply and TractorSupply.com.

Before you build a backyard flock, get the equipment and know-how you need for successful chicken ownership. ■

Calendar of Events

MARCH

12 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. With a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Call to contact Clint. $5. synapsisperformance.com. (707) 362-9392.

LECTURE

Humboldt Handweavers and Spinners Guild. 6:45 p.m. Wharfinger Building Bay Room, 1 Marina Way, Eureka. Pine Needle Basketry with Megan Blumenstein. Demonstration, a show of her work and an update on the Sea Goat Farmstead Folk School. Free. hhsguild.org.

EVENTS

The Gathering Place - Vendor Social + Food Truck Rally. 4-8 p.m. Harvest Church, 3131 Moore Ave, Eureka. Shop and eat local, with more than 15 craft vendors, food trucks, giveaways and music. First 50 inside receive free swag bag. Rally free, $5 indoor admission includes raffle ticket and dessert. biagifam1234@gmail.com. facebook.com/events/s/the-gathering-place-vendor-soc/892700376816147/?mibextid=wwXIfr.

Wild Sisters Book Co. Reading Retreat. Victorian Inn, 400 Ocean Ave., Ferndale. Library/ bookstore tours, junk journaling and bookish workshops, and more. See full event information online. $350. wildsistersbookco.com/ reading-retreat.

Zero to Fierce Festival. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Annual Women’s Festival celebrating creative women and non-binary people in Humboldt County. Over two weeks of theater, music, art, dancing and more. At multiples venues. See website for details and tickets. playhousearts. org/zerotofierce.

SPORTS

Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Second Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. Monthly league nights are open to all ages and skill levels. Registration opens at 5 p.m. Games at 6 p.m. Bags are available to borrow. Drinks available at the Canteen. Outside food OK. $15. mike@buffaloboards.com.

ETC

Public Speaking Club: Eureka Lunch Bunch. Second Thursday of every month, 12-1 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Practice public speaking with prepared talks, on-the-spot speaking and get feedback. toastmasters@humboldt.io. ci.eureka.ca.gov/ depts/recreation/adorni_center.asp. 13 FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. Hosted by Joyce Jonté. $10, cash or Venmo.

THEATER

Kurt Vonnegut’s God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. 7:30 p.m. Gist Hall Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Based on Kurt Vonnegut’s 1965 novel, the musical tells the story of a millionaire who develops a conscience. $25. info@hloc.org. (707) 630-5013.

EVENTS

Fortuna Kiwanis 9th Annual QuarterMania Dinner and Auction. 5:30-9 p.m. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., bidding at 6:30 p.m. Beer, wine, margaritas and “Luckytinis,” plus a Dutch raffle. Pre-sale tickets at Green’s Pharmacy in Fortuna and Scrapper’s Edge in Eureka. $25 advance, $30 at the door. lovell_kathy@hotmail.com. 7077253951.

HAR Cares for Youth’s 2026 Quarter Craze. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Loleta Fireman’s Pavilion, Old

Loleta Road. Benefits Humboldt Association of Realtors Cares for Youth program. A fun evening with food, drink, fun, and prizes! $20 advance, $25 at the door. info@harealtors.com. facebook.com/ events/1471114291099232/. (707) 442-2978.

Wild Sisters Book Co. Reading Retreat. Victorian Inn, 400 Ocean Ave., Ferndale. See March 12 listing.

Zero to Fierce Festival. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See March 12 listing. 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 for interactive exhibits, science experiments, crafts, games and more. $17-$20. info@discovery-museum.org. discovery-museum.org/classesprograms.html. (707) 443-9694.

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in the children’s room. For children 2 to 6 years old with their caregivers. Other family members are welcome. Free. manthony@co.humboldt. ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 269-1910.

ETC

Skate Nights. 6:30-9 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. First-come, first-served, no pre-registration needed. Max. 75 skaters. Adults only March 21. $6, $5 17 and under. eurekaca. gov/248/Roller-Skating. (707) 441-4248.

Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. Public Skate sessions may close early if there is no one in attendance. $5.50 ages 6 and older, $3.50 ages 5 and younger, bring skates for a Free.50 off (rules online), $2 non-skater minor. friendlyfortuna.com/departments/ parks_recreation.

14 SATURDAY

ART

Second Saturday Family Arts Day. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. A monthly event featuring hands-on art projects and activities for youth and families inspired by current exhibitions. humboldtarts.org.

LECTURE

Coastal Stories. noon. Da Gou Rou Louwi’ Cultural Center, 417 Second St., Eureka. Join us for a presentation exploring the return of Mouralherwaqh, Tuluwat and Digawututklh, and what these land rematriations mean for the cultural revitalization and living practices of the Wiyot people. jfontenot@wiyot.us. facebook.com/ events/1417640623164976/. (707) 798-1949.

MOVIES

The Dark Side of Oz. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Cult-classic syncing of The Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of The Moon. $8, $12 with poster. info@arcatatheatre. com. tickets.vemos.io. (707) 613-3030.

THEATER

Kurt Vonnegut’s God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater 7:30 p.m. Gist Hall Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See March 13 listing.

EVENTS

Wild Sisters Book Co. Reading Retreat. Victorian Inn, 400 Ocean Ave., Ferndale. See March 12 listing.

Zero to Fierce Festival. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See March 12 listing.

FOOD

Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Year round, offering fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers and more. Live music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers receive a market match at every farmers market. info@ northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoast-

For a complete calendar and up-to-date information, visit northcoastjournal.com

growersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999.

Music and Makers - McKinleyville Location. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. Live music, samples/demos, pint specials. Free. marketing@eurekanaturalfoods.com.

Music and Makers - Eureka Location. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, 1450 Broadway. Live music, samples/demos, pint specials. Free. marketing@eurekanaturalfoods.com. eurekanaturalfoods.com.

Community Pancake Breakfast. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon. Salvation Army, 2123 Tydd St., Eureka. Fundraiser to benefit the local community. Pancakes, sausage, eggs and coffee. $8, children/seniors $5. stephanie.wonnacott@ usw.salvationarmy.org. (707) 442-6475.

GARDEN

25th Annual Seed, Plant & Scion Exchange. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Get ready for spring by swapping locally grown seeds, plants and fruit tree cuttings at this event put on by the Humboldt Permaculture Guild. Demonstrations, local seed and plant vendors, raffle, food trucks. Fruit tree rootstock will also be available for sale. Bring seeds and plants to share. Suggested entry donation $0 - $10. humboldtpermaculture.org/ seed-plant-scion-exchange.

OUTDOORS

Dune Restoration Volunteer Day. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Restore the biodiversity of the coastal dunes with the team. Snacks and tools provided. Meet at the center a few minutes early. Free. info@ friendsofthedunes.org. friendsofthedunes.org. (707) 444-1397.

Habitat Improvement Team Volunteer Workday. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.noon. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Help restore habitat. Wear long pants, long sleeves and closed-toe shoes. Bring drinking water. Tools, gloves and snack provided. denise_seeger@fws.gov. fws. gov/refuge/humboldt-bay. (707) 733-5406.

Sequoia Park Ivy League 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sequoia Park Glatt St. Fountain, Glatt & T St., Eureka. Drop into the park anytime between 9am and 1pm. Meet at the Glatt St. Fountain at Glatt & T St. We will have all supplies for you, and we will train you on everything you need to know. Free. hatwood@eurekaca.gov. EmpowerEureka.com. (707) 441-4218.

Volunteer Trail Stewards Workday. Second Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Hikshari’ Trail, Elk River Wildlife Sanctuary, Eureka. Focus on trash cleanup and invasive plant removal on the second Saturday of each month at the parking lot at the end of Hilfiker Lane. vtscoordinator@humtrails. org. (707) 601-7809.

SPORTS

Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. Ages 45 and up. Call Dolly. In the Girls Gym. (707) 725-3709.

ETC

The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. Hands-on repair lessons and general maintanence, used bicycles and parts for sale. Donations of parts and bicycles gladly accepted. arcatabikelibrary@riseup.net. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

15 SUNDAY

ART

March Free Eureka Repair Café. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Items must be small enough to be carried by yourself, and you must take them home at the

end of the event. Bring materials needed for the repair. Volunteers needed! humboldtrepaircafe@ gmail.com or hatwood@eurekaca.gov. Free. facebook.com/events/s/free-eureka-repair-cafe/737246875780955/. (707) 441-4218.

MOVIES

The Dark Crystal (1982). 5-8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal before the race of Skeksis find and use it for evil. $8, $12 with poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. tickets.vemos.io. (707) 613-3030.

One Gala After Another: 11th Annual Red Carpet Gala. 3:30-8:30 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. walk the red carpet in your finery. Ticket includes red carpet photo, music by DJ Sovernt, a no-host bar and curated bites and live screening of the Academy Awards. To inquire about a $25 student ticket, contact admin@hdnfc.org. $33.85$530.05. admin@hdnfc.org. OGAARedCarpetGala. eventbrite.com. (707) 443-4488.

MUSIC

Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Women singing four-part harmony a capella. Now welcoming new members with all levels of experience. /. (707) 845-1959.

Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Monthly performance series highlighting Humboldt County performers. Regular admission. humboldtarts.org.

THEATER

Kurt Vonnegut’s God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater 2 p.m. Gist Hall Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See March 13 listing.

EVENTS

Wild Sisters Book Co. Reading Retreat. Victorian Inn, 400 Ocean Ave., Ferndale. See March 12 listing.

Zero to Fierce Festival. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See March 12 listing.

FOR KIDS

Mini Masters Program. Third Sunday of every month, noon. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Families participate in an art-making workshop with linked Storytime book. Projects that inspire literacy, creativity and community geared toward children 2-5 years, but all children are welcome. All kids receive a free book. humboldtarts.org.

FOOD

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

GARDEN

Volunteer Workday. 10 a.m.-noon. Trinidad Museum, 400 Janis Court. Help maintain the native plant garden located behind the museum and library. Serious rain cancels.

OUTDOORS

Dune Restoration Volunteer Days. Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ma-le’l Dunes North, Young Lane, Arcata. Help restore the biodiversity of the coastal dunes. No experience necessary. Snacks and tools provided. Meet at the parking lot a few minutes before 10 a.m. dante@ friendsofthedunes.org. friendsofthedunes.org/ dert-days. (707) 444-1397.

Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. With leader Ralph Bucher. This relatively urban trail offers the potential to observe species abundance and diversity. Email to sign up. Free. thebook@reninet. com. rras.org.

ETC

Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

16 MONDAY

ART Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See March 13 listing.

MUSIC

UFC of Humboldt. Third Monday of every month, 6-8 p.m. HLOC’s Space, 92 Sunny Brae Center, Arcata. Bring a ukulele and join the fun. Check the calendar online for cancelations or additional events. All levels welcome. $3 suggested donation. ukulelisarae@gmail.com. ukulelefightclubofhumboldt.com.

FOOD

Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. Enjoy a family-friendly dinner (menu changes monthly), then test your luck with bingo. All ages. $10 dinner, $10 for 10 bingo cards. vanduzengrange@gmail.com. instagram.com/ vanduzengrange. (707) 296-4161.

17 TUESDAY

DANCE

Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Dance to blues and more. No partner required. Open to all levels. $5-$15. eventlead.eaglehouse@gmail. com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-music-events. (707) 444-3344.

MUSIC

Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Family atmosphere and loving people who like to sing Gospel music. All invited to join. Free. redwoodinterfaithgospelchoir.com. (707) 441-9098.

18 WEDNESDAY

DANCE

Country Swing. 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. All ages welcome. $5. eventlead.eaglehouse@gmail.com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-music-events. (707) 407-0634.

MOVIES

Sci-Fi Night: Barbarella (1968). 6-9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. An astronaut seeks to stop an evil scientist who threatens the galaxy. $6, $10 with poster.info@arcatatheatre.com. tickets. vemos.io. (707) 613-3030.

Shine a Light on Palestine presents: All That’s Left of You. 7-9 p.m. Minor Theatre, 1001 H St., Arcata. Jordan’s 2026 Oscar nomination for Best International Feature Film. After a Palestinian teen gets swept up into a West Bank protest, his mother recounts the family story. Proceeds aid families in Gaza. Tickets at minortheatre.com. $10-20. (707) 822-3456.

MUSIC

The Joy of Singing Choir. 5-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. Join our singing circle, where we focus on the joy of singing in harmony together, all level drop-ins welcome! $10-20 but no one turned away for lack of funds. hello@bynieves.com.

Song Circle with Seabury Gould. Third Wednesday of every month, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Trinidad Heart Center, 426 Trinity St. Friendly and welcoming singalong. Seabury Gould accompanies on guitar. $10 to $20 sliding scale. trinidadheartcenter@ gmail.com. trinidadheartcenter.com/. (707) 845-6231.

EVENTS

Eureka Woman’s Club March Program featuring the Sequoia Humane Society. 12:30-1 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. Join Sue Ivey, long time executive with the Sequoia Humane Society and currently its vice-president. Guests are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch at noon and socialize with members before the presentation. Dessert and beverage will be provided. Free. eurekawomansclub.org.

FOR KIDS

Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Enjoy a short story, movement activity and art project for children and their caregivers. info@friendsofthedunes.org. (707) 444-1397.

19 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See March 12 listing.

MUSIC

Bayside Corners Presents An Evening of Irish Music In Bayside. 5:15 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road.Featuring local favorite Good Company along with Cécilia, Timi Turmel, Erin Leahy, and Louis Schryer. Buy tickets by March 1st for a $5 discount. baysidecorners.org/tickets $35. baysidecorners@gmail.com. baysidecorners. org/home. (707) 845-5524.

SPOKEN WORD

Reworded Open Mic Night. Third Thursday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge, 139 Second St., Eureka. Poetry workshop at 5 p.m. Open mic from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. events@ histroiceaglehouse.com. historiceaglehouse.com. (707) 444-3344.

EVENTS

Illuminate 2026 5:30-7:30 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Cosponsored by The League of Women Voters of Humboldt County and Access Humboldt. The Ray of Sunshine Awards, “The Sunnies,” recognizes excellence in local journalism and related Freedom of Information Act and open-government efforts. National Sunshine Week (March 1521, 2026) celebrates the media’s essential role in supporting good governance and promoting civic participation. Free. info@accesshumboldt.net. accesshumboldt.net/support/illuminate-2026. (707) 443-9352.

Redwood Region Logging Conference. . Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale.

OUTDOORS

Tales from a Real Cave Man. 7-9 p.m. Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road, Arcata. Dick LaForge will focus on Lechuguilla Cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico, and Bigfoot Cave in the Marble Mountains Wilderness. Drinks and goodies at 7 p.m., program at 7:30. Also on Zoom, go to rras.org for link. Free. rras.org.

SPORTS

Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Third Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. See March 12 listing.

20 FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See March 13 listing.

DANCE

Barn Dance. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St.

MOVIES

Parasite (2019). 7-10:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Friday, March 20th. An unemployed family takes peculiar interest in a wealthy and glamorous family until they get entangled in an unexpected incident. $8, $12 with poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. tickets.vemos.io. (707) 613-3030.

MUSIC

Pisces Party. 3-9 p.m. Beginnings Octagon, 5 Cemetery Road, Redway. Honors Pices activists including Richard Gienger, Sharon Duggan, Bill Eastwood, and Sue Moloney. Fish taco dinner at 5:30p.m. Beer and wine available. Music by Bloom. $20 suggested donation. jama@asis.com. treesfoundation.org. (707) 923-3807.

THEATER

Dan Hoyle - Takes All Kinds 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. A funny and essential new

piece of Journalistic Theater that has been touring the country. Based on immersive reporting from the trenches of democracy. $25/35/50. info@ playhousearts.org. playhousearts.org. (707) 822-1575.

Kurt Vonnegut’s God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. 7:30 p.m. Gist Hall Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See March 13 listing.

EVENTS

Redwood Region Logging Conference. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See March 19 listing.

Understanding Your Energy Bill: A Free Community Workshop. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA), 633 Third St., Eureka. Join the Redwood Coast Energy Authority for a free workshop to help residential customers understand their energy bills and explore ways to manage costs. One-on-one assistance reviewing attendees’ electricity bills. Free. info@ redwoodenergy.org. redwoodenergy.org/events/ understanding-your-energy-bill/. (707) 269-1700.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See March 13 listing.

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See March 13 listing.

ETC

Skate Nights. 6:30-9 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. See March 13 listing. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

21 SATURDAY

ART

D.I.Y. Art Pop-up Crafting Tables. 10 a.m.-noon. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th Street. Hands-on mini-art projects for ages 21+, supplies and equipment provided. A different project monthly. See EventBrite listing for details and to RSVP. $5-$10. d.i.y.art@inkpeople.org. bit.ly/ DIY-ART2026. (707) 969-7490.

MOVIES

There Will Be Blood (2007). 7-10:45 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. A ruthless oil prospector cons locals into selling him their valuable properties for a pittance. $8, $12 with poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. tickets.vemos. io. (707) 613-3030.

MUSIC

Alash: Tuvan Throat Singers. 7:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Traditional Tuvan music and throat singing. $35. An Evening of Celtic Folk with House of Hamill. 7-9 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. An intimate, seated concert, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note. Kids under 13 free.Food drive for Food for People, bring a non-perishable donation. $20 suggested/$30 supporter/$10 reduced. facebook.com/events/s/house-of-hamill-in-concert/1293861005939831. (707) 562-2266.

THEATER

Dan Hoyle - Takes All Kinds . 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See March 20 listing. Kurt Vonnegut’s God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. 7:30 p.m. Gist Hall Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See March 13 listing.

EVENTS

Redwood Region Logging Conference. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See March 19 listing.

FOOD

Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See March 14 listing. Music and Makers - McKinleyville Location. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. See March 14 listing. Music and Makers - Eureka Location. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, 1450 Broadway. See March 14 listing.

OUTDOORS

Forest Restoration at Rohner Park. Third Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. Remove invasive English ivy and French broom. Tools and gloves available but you are encouraged to bring your own. High winds or heavy rain cancels. Light snack provided. Free. unde1942@gmail.com. (707) 601-6753.

Volunteer Trail Stewards Workday. Third Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront Trail North, Tydd St. to Adorni Center. Meet at the corner of First and X streets every third Saturday for trash cleanup, invasive plant removal and basic trail maintenance. vtscoordinator@humtrails.org. (707) 601-7809.

SPORTS

Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. See March 14 listing.

ETC

The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See March 14 listing. Labyrinth Walk. Third Saturday of every month, 2-5 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 1428 H St., Eureka. An ancient form of walking meditation along a circular winding path leading to a center and back out to the threshold. Simple instructions and info about labyrinth history will be given. Free. (707) 442-1797.

Skate Nights. 6:30-9 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. See March 13 listing. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

22 SUNDAY

MOVIES

The Black Cauldron (1985). 5-7:20 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. A group of misfits embark on a quest to find a magic item of ultimate power before a diabolical tyrant can. $8, $12 with poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. tickets.vemos.io. (707) 613-3030.

MUSIC

Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. See March 15 listing. Toubab Krewe. 8:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. $20. humboldtbrews.com.

THEATER

Kurt Vonnegut’s God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. 2 p.m. Gist Hall Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See March 13 listing.

FOOD

Community Breakfast. Fourth Sunday of every month, 8-11:30 a.m. Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building, 1100 Main St. Pancakes, biscuits and gravy, ham, sausage, eggs to order, coffee and juice. $12, $7 kids under 12.

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See March 15 listing. Veterans Pancake Breakfast. Fourth Sunday of every month, 8-11:30 a.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. Pancakes, biscuits and gravy, ham, sausage, eggs to order, coffee and juice. $12, $7 kids under 12. vfwpost2207@gmail.com. (707) 725-4480.

GARDEN

Volunteer Workday. 10 a.m.-noon. Trinidad Museum, 400 Janis Court. See March 15 listing. ETC

Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

23 MONDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See March 13 listing.

24 TUESDAY

DANCE Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See March 17 listing.

MUSIC

Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See March 17 listing.

25 WEDNESDAY

DANCE

Line Dancing. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Learn how to line dance with Contessa. Boot, scoot and boogie across the ballroom floor. All ages. $10. eventlead.eaglehouse@gmail. com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-music-events. (707) 407-0634.

MOVIES

Sci-Fi Night: Aliens (1986). 6-9:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Ellen Ripley is sent to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling an alien. $6, $10 with poster.info@arcatatheatre.com. tickets.vemos. io. (707) 613-3030.

Shine a Light on Palestine presents: All That’s Left of You 7-9 p.m. Minor Theatre, 1001 H St., Arcata. See March 18 listing.

MUSIC

The Joy of Singing Choir. 5-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See March 18 listing.

FOR KIDS

Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See March 18 listing.

26 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See March 12 listing.

THEATER

The Hello Girls. 6:30-9 p.m. AHS Fine Arts Center, 1720 M St., Arcata. The true story of the first

WORD SEARCH

Music to My Ears Fun

women’s Army Signal Corps of Word War I whose contributions went unnoticed for years. Opening night special: general $10, student/seniors $8. Non-opening night: general $15, student/seniors $12. mzapper@nohum.k12.ca.us. arcataartsinstitute.ludus.com.

SPORTS

Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Fourth and Last Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. See March 12 listing.

27 FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See March 13 listing.

THEATER

The Hello Girls 6:30-9 p.m. AHS Fine Arts Center, 1720 M St., Arcata. See March 26 listing.

Peter & the Starcatcher. 7:30-10 p.m. Eureka High School Auditorium, 1915 J St. A fast-paced adventure that flips the Peter Pan legend on its head. $10-15. needhamc@eurekacityschools. org. sites.google.com/eurekacityschools.org/ eureka-high-arts/performing-arts-classes/theatre-arts/ehs-players. (707) 441-2537.

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Presented by North Coast Repertory Theater. Through April. 18. ncrt.net.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See March 13 listing.

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See March 13 listing.

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ACROSS

1. Memo-heading initials

4. Afts and eves

7. “They call me ____!” (classic 1967 film line)

14. i piece?

15. Have something

16. Male prom date : boutonniere :: female prom date : ____

17. Ripen

18. Beats by ____ (audio equipment brand)

19. Submits via USPS

20. Inflicts harm after splitting into groups of two?

23. Without company

24. Fr. miss

25. Insect in a vespiary

28. Soccer star Lionel who went pro at 13

32. Affects the world through diplomatic agreements?

38. Org. for the Suns or the Heat

39. Sushi eggs

40. Goose egg

41. Contents of some wells

43. Communicates, but not all at once?

47. Simple-living sect

48. Grain, e.g.

49. Looking up

52. Punching bag in the back of the mouth, in cartoons

56. Brings commodities from

abroad using seaside locations?

62. Primed

63. Biblical verb ending

64. Signs off on

66. Uranus’ largest moon

67. When repeated, a Latin dance

68. Drain-clearing chemical

69. Vidal who was flown to Hollywood to cut Mia Farrow’s hair for the film “Rosemary’s Baby”

70. Trivia whiz Jennings

71. Turn blue, say

DOWN

1. Org. that approves new pharmaceuticals

2. Berra whose 2015 New York Times obit read “Yankee Who Built His Stardom 90 Percent on Skill and Half on Wit”

3. Agenda part

4. Go by bike

5. Chef Batali

6. Like disciplinarians

7. Year Theodore Roosevelt took office

8. Equine color

9. Common game show prize

10. Like the teaching offered in a madrassa

11. Pesto ingredient

12. She’s a hip-hop fan

13. Have a feeling

21. “Come to ____”

22. Certain playoff game

25. Come out on top

26. Both: Prefix

27. ____ folder

29. Wyoming senator Mike

30. Option on “Wheel of Fortune”

31. NFL Pro Bowler Warren who competed on “Dancing With the Stars”

33. Learn fast, say

34. Spelling of “90210”

35. Goes down in the west

36. Shredded

37. Online destination

42. Hit from the ‘60s?

44. Commercial bribes

45. Feng ____

46. Miles away

49. Civil eruptions

50. “Labor ____ vincit” (Oklahoma’s motto)

51. Tiffs

53. Sweater style

54. Words before river or wazoo

55. Celeb who once released a pink lipstick called “Lindsay”

57. Member of Clinton’s cabinet for all eight years

58. TLC, e.g.

59. Slugger Musial

60. Blabbed

61. Vodka in a blue bottle

65. Be cognizant of

Continued from page 27

OUTDOORS

River Night. 6-10 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. A community event celebrating our local rivers with short films, community vendors and raffle prizes. Benefits youth rafting teams. All-ages, family-friendly. $10-35. info@usarc.us. usarc.us/team-redwood-rafters.

ETC

Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing. 28 SATURDAY

MUSIC

Balourdet Quartet Mainstage Concert. 7:30 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka. Quartettsatz, D 703 by Franz Schubert, impossible inventions (2024) for string quartet by Paul Novak, String Quartet in D Major, Op. 18, No. 3 by Ludwig van Beethoven and String Quintet No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 87 by Felix Mendelssohn. Presented by the Eureka Chamber Music Series. $40, $10.

THEATER

The Hello Girls. 1:30-4 p.m. AHS Fine Arts Center, 1720 M St., Arcata. See March 26 listing.

Peter & the Starcatcher. 2-4:30 & 7:30-10 p.m. Eureka High School Auditorium, 1915 J St. See March 27 listing.

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See March 27 listing.

EVENTS

Fortuna Board Game Brawl. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Ave., Fortuna. A yearly Board Game CON in Humboldt County with 20 hours of board gaming. Check out our Discord for more details. $12-$15. fbeboardgamebrawl@gmail.com. facebook.com/profile. php?id=61582460116845. (707) 762-4448.

FOOD

Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See March 14 listing.

Music and Makers - McKinleyville Location. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. See March 14 listing.

Music and Makers - Eureka Location. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, 1450 Broadway. See March 14 listing.

SPORTS

Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. See March 14 listing.

ETC

Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. Ages 18 and older only. IDs checked at door. Alcohol and drug-free event. $5.50 includes skate rental. The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See March 14 listing. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

29 SUNDAY

MOVIES

Where The Wild Things Are (2009). 5-8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts crown him as their king. $8, $12 with poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. tickets. vemos.io. (707) 613-3030.

MUSIC

Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. See March 15 listing.

THEATER

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See March 27 listing.

EVENTS

Fortuna Board Game Brawl. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Ave., Fortuna. See March 28 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See March 15 listing.

GARDEN

Volunteer Workday. 10 a.m.-noon. Trinidad Museum, 400 Janis Court. See March 15 listing.

OUTDOORS

Nature Journaling at the Arcata Marsh. Last Sunday of every month, 10 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. No pre-registration required but sessions are limited to the first 10 people. All ages welcome, if they can concentrate quietly for an extended period. Heavy rain cancels. Clipboards and colored pencils provided; bring notebook, journal or other paper and a writing implement. Wear weather-appropriate clothing. info@ arcatamarshfriends.org. (707) 826-2359.

ETC

Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

30 MONDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See March 13 listing.

31 TUESDAY

BOOKS

Story Time. Last Tuesday of every month, noon. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Stop by Trinidad Library for story time with Kim. A special time just for young children with their caregivers and families.

DANCE

Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See March 17 listing.

MUSIC

Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See March 17 listing.

APRIL

1 WEDNESDAY

DANCE

Country Swing. 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See March 18 listing.

MUSIC

The Joy of Singing Choir. 5-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See March 18 listing.

FOR KIDS

Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See March 18 listing.

2 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See March 12 listing.

Open Art Night. First Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Ave., Fortuna. Bring your own project or work on a project provided. All ages. Free. jessyca@glccenter.org. glccenter. org/events. (707) 725-3330.

BOOKS

Storytellers and Writers Book Club for

Tweens and Teens. First Thursday of every month, 4-5 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Tweens and teens share ideas on world building and books they’ve read or would like to write. In the Trinidad Room.

THEATER

The Hello Girls. 6:30-9 p.m. AHS Fine Arts Center, 1720 M St., Arcata. See March 26 listing.

Peter & the Starcatcher . 7:30-10 p.m. Eureka High School Auditorium, 1915 J St. See March 27 listing.

3

FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See March 13 listing.

DANCE

Live Music Folk Dance Party. First Friday of every month, 8:15-10:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Featuring easy dances and international music with Chubritza. All ages and dance levels welcome. No partner needed. $5-$10 sliding, no one turned away. kurumada@humboldt. edu. redwoodraks.com. (707) 496-6734.

THEATER

The Hello Girls. 6:30-9 p.m. AHS Fine Arts Center, 1720 M St., Arcata. See March 26 listing.

Peter & the Starcatcher . 7:30-10 p.m. Eureka High School Auditorium, 1915 J St. See March 27 listing.

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See March 27 listing.

Sherwood: The Adventures of Robinhood 7:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Swashbuckling fun with Little John, Friar Tuck and Maid Marian. Appropriate for all ages. Through April 26. $22, $20 senior/ student/child. ferndalerep.org.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See March 13 listing. Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See March 13 listing. ETC

Skate Nights. 6:30-9 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. See March 13 listing. First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. Music, food trucks, artisans and more. Doctor’s recommendation or 21+. Free. Herbandmarket@gmail.com. (707) 630-4221.

Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

4

SATURDAY

ART

Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Art, and a heap of it, plus live music. All around Old Town and Downtown. Free. eurekamainstreet.org. (707) 442-9054.

BOOKS

Arts Alive: Kelli Stanley signs Humboldt thriller The Reckoning. 6-8 p.m. Eureka Books, 426 Second St. Multiple-award winning author signs her newest thriller focusing on serial killers, corruption and the illicit cannabis trade of the Emerald Triangle . eurekabookshop.com. (707) 444-9593 (Eureka Books).

THEATER

Peter & the Starcatcher . 7:30-10 p.m. Eureka High School Auditorium, 1915 J St. See March 27 listing.

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See March 27 listing.

Sherwood: The Adventures of Robinhood. 2 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See April 3 listing.

EVENTS

Eureka Trash Bash. 9-10:30 a.m. Elk River Park & Ride, 4784 Pound Rd., Eureka. Bi-monthly cleanup. Come early at 8:45am and enjoy breakfast donated by Los Bagels and coffee donated by Vero Fiber. First Saturday of every other month. Next: 6/6/26 @ Vigo St. Free. hatwood@eurekaca. gov. facebook.com/events/1765446620831052/. (707) 441-4218.

FOOD

Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See March 14 listing. Music and Makers - McKinleyville Location. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. See March 14 listing. Music and Makers - Eureka Location. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, 1450 Broadway. See March 14 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Easter Egg Hunt. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ferndale Firemen’s Park, 100 Berding St. Youngsters hunt for candy-filled eggs at Firemen’s Park.

OUTDOORS

13th Annual Run in the Redwoods - 5K Fun Run & Walk. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitors Center, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick. Lace up your running shoes and prepare to experience scenic trails beneath towering redwoods, while supporting conservation efforts. Kids under 12 run for free! $0-$50. events@ redwoodparks.org. redwoodparksconservancy. org. (707) 465-7340.

SPORTS

Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. See March 14 listing.

ETC

Abbey of the Redwoods Flea Market. First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Local arts, products, goods. Free entry.

The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See March 14 listing. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

5 SUNDAY

MUSIC

Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. See March 15 listing.

THEATER

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See March 27 listing.

Sherwood: The Adventures of Robinhood. 2 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See April 3 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See March 15 listing.

GARDEN

Spring Native Plant Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. To shop on Saturday, sign up online for a time slot. Shopping on Sunday is just drop in. Bring a box to take plants home in. Cash or checks are preferred, credit cards accepted. See available species and sign up at northcoastcnpsnursery.org.

Volunteer Workday. 10 a.m.-noon. Trinidad Museum, 400 Janis Court. See March 15 listing.

OUTDOORS

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 for instructions, supplies and check-in. gmartin@cityofarcata.org. cityofarcata.org.

ETC

Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

6 MONDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See March 13 listing.

MUSIC

UFC of Humboldt. First Monday of every month, 6-8 p.m. HLOC’s Space, 92 Sunny Brae Center, Arcata. See March 16 listing.

Ukulele Fight Club of Humboldt. First Monday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Come and join the fun of ukulele with a great group of players of all skill levels. $3 suggested donation. ukulelisarae@gmail.com. ukulelefightclubofhumboldt.com.

7 TUESDAY

DANCE

Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See March 17 listing.

MUSIC

Monthly Sing-along. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Sing your favorite folk, pop and rock songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Songbooks provided. $3. joel@asis.com. (707) 407-6496.

Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See March 17 listing.

FOR KIDS

Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. Explore new exhibits and activities. $3 youth, $6 adult, $15 family, free for members. natmus@humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/natmus. (707) 826-4480.

8 WEDNESDAY

ART

Scientific Illustration. Second Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. Teens and adults draw the specimen collection after museum hours with provided materials or their own. Instruction available. Reserve online or by phone. $6, $3 members. natmus@humboldt. edu. (707) 826-4480.

DANCE

Line Dancing. Second Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See March 25 listing.

LECTURE

Evening Program. Sea Vegetables of the Pacific Coast. 12-7:30 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. Speaking starts at 6pm. In-person or on Zoom via northcoastcnps.org. Take a photographic journey to the tide pools that fringe the Pacific Coast with Allison Poklemba. Free. northcoastcnps.org/.

MUSIC

The Joy of Singing Choir. 5-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See March 18 listing.

FOR KIDS

Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See March 18 listing.

ETC

Skate Nights. 6:30-9 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. See March 13 listing.

9 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See March 12 listing.

SPORTS

Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Second Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. See March 12 listing.

10 FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See March 13 listing.

DANCE

Barn Dance. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. See March 20 listing.

MUSIC

Eureka Symphony: Humor, Passion and Power – The Human Spirit. 7:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Featuring Kabalevsky’s The Comedians Suite, Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto in A Minor, performed by Garrick Woods and Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No.1 in G Minor. $21-$54.

EVENTS

Book Sale. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friends of the Redwood Libraries, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Friday is for members only (memberships available at the door). Saturday is open to everyone. Fiction and nonfiction, from cookbooks to children’s books to magazines, also DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Benefits the Humboldt County Library system. Credit cards welcome, small bills appreciated. friends@ eurekafrl.org. eurekafrl.org. (707) 269-1995.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See March 13 listing.

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See March 13 listing.

ETC

Skate Nights. 6:30-9 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. See April 3 listing.

Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

11 SATURDAY

ART

Second Saturday Family Arts Day. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See March 14 listing.

MUSIC

Eureka Symphony: Humor, Passion and Power – The Human Spirit. 7:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See April 10 listing.

EVENTS

Sequoia Park Ivy League. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sequoia Park Glatt St. Fountain, Glatt & T St., Eureka. See March 14 listing.

Book Sale. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friends of the Redwood Libraries, 1313 Third St., Eureka. See April 10 listing.

FOOD

Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See March 14 listing. Music and Makers - McKinleyville Location. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. See March 14 listing. Music and Makers - Eureka Location. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, 1450 Broadway. See March 14 listing.

Community Pancake Breakfast. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon. Salvation Army, 2123 Tydd St., Eureka. See March 14 listing.

OUTDOORS

Dune Restoration Volunteer Day. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See March 14 listing.

Habitat Improvement Team Volunteer Workday. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.noon. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See March 14 listing.

Volunteer Trail Stewards Workday. Second Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Hikshari’ Trail, Elk River Wildlife Sanctuary, Eureka. See March 14 listing.

SPORTS

Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. See March 14 listing.

ETC

Skate Nights. 6:30-9 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. See April 3 listing.

The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See March 14 listing. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

12 SUNDAY

MUSIC

Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. See March 15 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See March 15 listing.

GARDEN

Volunteer Workday. 10 a.m.-noon. Trinidad Museum, 400 Janis Court. See March 15 listing.

OUTDOORS

Cafe Ride w/C St. Cyclists. Second Sunday of every month, 8:30-10:30 a.m. C St. Bicycle Blvd., C St., Eureka. Inclusive community event welcomes cyclists of all ages and abilities to join in a group ride to a local café, starting from Harris and C streets and stopping at Cafe Familia in Old Town before returning along the bike boulevard. facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582818254381.

ETC

Humboldt Flea Market Arcata. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Vintage, collectibles, antiques, furniture, art, handmade, clothing, records, instruments, toys, pottery, jewelry and more. $3, kids free. humfleamarketarcata@gmail.com. (707) 572-6463.

Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See March 13 listing.

13 MONDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See March 13 listing.

14 TUESDAY

DANCE

Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See March 17 listing.

MUSIC

Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See March 17 listing.

15 WEDNESDAY

DANCE

Country Swing. 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See March 18 listing.

MUSIC

The Joy of Singing Choir. 5-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See March 18 listing.

Song Circle with Seabury Gould. Third Wednesday of every month, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Trinidad Heart Center, 426 Trinity St. See March 18 listing. FOR KIDS

Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See March 18 listing. ■

Business Directory

APPLIANCES

Eel Valley Appliance

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

PET ADOPTION

1001 Main St., Fortuna (707) 725-6734

EelValleyAppliance.com

CLEANING SERVICES

Simply Clean (707) 267-0376

keepingsimplyclean.com

CONTRACTORS

& HOME SERVICES

Eureka Theater 612 F St., Eureka (707) 442-2970 theeurekatheater.org

The Escape Room at Humboldt’s Hometown Store 394 Main St., Ferndale (707) 496-0588 humboldtshometownstore.com

FURNITURE STORES

Miranda’s Rescue 1603 Sandy Prairie Road, Fortuna (707) 725-4449 mirandasrescue.org

PUBLICATIONS

Ferndale Enterprise

394 Main St., Ferndale (707) 442-1400 theenterprise.net

RESTAURANTS

Allen Epperly Handyman (707) 599-7723

CDH Painting 802 Harris St., Eureka (707) 443-4429 cdhpainting.com

Humboldt Fence Co. 564 Hwy. 36, Fortuna (707) 822-9511 humboldtfence.com

EDUCATION

Cal Poly Humboldt Atheletic Dept. 1 Harpst St., Arcata (707) 826-3011 humboldt.edu

Furniture Design Center 1716 Fifth St., Eureka (707) 442-6300 furnituredesigncenter.net

Living Styles Fine Furniture Galleries Second & A streets, Eureka (707) 443-3161

MOTORSPORTS PARTS, REPAIR & GEAR

Humboldt Motorsports 3990 Broadway, Eureka (707) 269-0991 humboldtmotorsports.com

RoofTop Japanese Restaurant & Bar 128 E St., Eureka (707) 407-0008 rooftopsushi.com

RETAIL & GIFT SHOPS

Humboldt’s Hometown Store

394 Main St., Ferndale (707) 496-0588 humboldtshometownstore.com

SPAS

Pure Water Spas

3750 Broadway, Eureka (707) 444-8001 jaysooter.com

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