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Contents PROFILE Hyperion Humboldt Realty Welcomes Realtor Calista LaBolle ..............................9

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Hyperion Humboldt Realty Welcomes Realtor Calista LaBolle By Meg Wall-Wild Photos by Melissa Sanderson

s in most things Humboldt, the path new real estate agent Calista LaBolle took to Humboldt Hyperion Realty, Inc. makes perfect sense once you can see the forest for the trees. “My family purchased properties, so it showed me what I could do one day,” she says. LaBolle did her homework while watching Channel 4’s real estate ads. There aren’t many kids who think learning about local real estate is preferable to homework. Although it was music that caught her ear, young Calista knew what she wanted, noting, “Having my own home was a huge goal.” She blew through that goal by the time she was 25. Born in Arcata, LaBolle quickly found her voice (as most infants do). She attended elementary school in Freshwater, and high school in Eureka, so she soon knew her way around the bay. Humboldt State University prepared her with a business degree to support a minor in music. She found happiness in raising her voice in song, but she made sure she was ﬁnancially prepared to earn her way to homeownership. Humboldt gave LaBolle the opportunity to grow her business and cultural roots at the same time. Working with Rock Rise Consulting acted like rooting compound, encouraging growth that led her to serve as multimedia sales consultant for the Times-Standard, and general manager of Hanah Silk, Inc. She owns the Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festival that makes your holiday shopping a feast for the eyes and ears, too. LaBolle’s voice rings out with the North Coast Choral Artists and its Mosaic Vocal Ensemble, feeding her roots a rich diet of redwood culture. But sometimes professional growth is slowed by becoming root-bound, and Calista was starting to feel a pinch. Timing is crucial in choral music, and luckily for Calista, her desire for a career change synched up with

Broker and owner of Hyperion Humboldt Realty Annalise von Borstel

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business acquaintance Annalise von Borstel’s need for data entry. “I met Annalise through Business Network Initiative. We realized we have a few friends in common.” The two got to know each other better once von Borstel joined BNI. It wasn’t long before von Borstel saw what LaBolle hadn’t: her potential as a realtor. “She persuaded me to check out real estate.” LaBolle became Humboldt Hyperion’s marketing manager while obtaining her real estate license (DRE# 02446014). The agents welcomed her, even more delighted when they realized that they all shared the same middle name. The Four Maries (along with colleagues Danielle Hodges and Christy Mast) are now featured in a sweet Facebook post. Von Borstel explains why LaBolle ﬁts in so well at her real estate brokerage. “I named it after the tallest living tree, Hyperion. The redwood and the redwood grove are a metaphor,” von Borstel says. “What makes it possible is the shallow roots are interconnected underground. That builds a grove’s resilience and allows them to be the largest organism on earth.” She knew LaBolle’s contributions would add strength to that community web. “Roots that extend far and wide, contentment without any sense of boredom,” von Borstel says. Service is crucial to tending the roots of Humboldt’s communities, and LaBolle is an avid tender. She served as president of the Redwood Youth Business Alliance, providing a trellis for Humboldt’s next generation. As an ambassador of the Greater

Eureka Chamber of Commerce and member of BNI Humboldt Bay Business Builders, she can tap into a strong network. She earned a Leadership Redwood Coast certiﬁcate along the way, adding to her repertoire of community service skills. She tends to her spiritual roots, too, playing piano for the Arcata Presbyterian Church. But LaBolle’s Humboldt life is not all hard work. Feeding the network includes the best part of what Humboldt has to oﬀer. “I attend community events extensively,” she says. “I enjoy arts, music and the culture of our community with my friends and neighbors.” Weaving the music of her life into the very fabric of Humboldt, LaBolle’s reach extends far out into the redwoods. “Real estate was something I’ve been interested in for a long time. Now that I’m on this journey I’ve been thinking why didn’t I do this 15 years ago?” She sounds both happy and pleasantly surprised that the new rootlets intertwined so readily with her already abundant Humboldt life. The little girl who scribbled math answers with one eye on real estate ads found her Hum-

Hyperion Humboldt Realty owner Annalise von Borstel and newly minted realtor Calista LaBolle in the Eureka oﬃce.

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boldt home. “When I was 25, I followed the market to buy my own house,” she says, “Now I can be this tool for others.” LaBolle can now help you on your own real estate journey. Your kids are growing too quick to keep them contained in one bedroom for much longer. Besides, aren’t you going

to need a garage to store their bikes? And the family truckster (if room allows)? Chances are excellent that you will bump into her the next time you attend a Humboldt community gathering. Might be a good time to ask if she has the home of your dreams. ■ SEPTEMBER 2026 • My Humboldt LIFE

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In Good Spirits at Humboldt Distillery Story and photos by Cassie Johnson The full lineup of spirits from Humboldt Distillery.

Founder-owners Courtney and Abe Stevens.

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here’s something uniquely Humboldt about knowing exactly where the things you enjoy are made. Located in downtown Fortuna, Humboldt Distillery is known for small-batch, quality certified organic spirits. Though the distillery distributes throughout the state, all its products are still handmade and hand bottled right here in Humboldt County. Humboldt Distillery is the region’s first micro-distillery and a leader in certified organic spirit production. It has been making quality spirits in its current location since 2012. More than a decade later, the business remains firmly rooted in our county, but has earned a reputation far beyond the North Coast. Humboldt Distillery was founded and is owned by husband-and-wife team Courtney and Abe Stevens. Abe grew up in Fortuna and went on to study chemistry in Chicago, where he met Courtney. After working in biotech in cities across the country, the couple returned to Humboldt to settle down. As craft distilleries and breweries were taking off in the early 2010s, Abe began thinking about how his background in chemistry might lend itself to business ownership in his hometown. Today, Abe and Courtney remain a dynamic duo, with Abe supervising production and sales, and Courtney overseeing bookkeeping, HR duties and marketing. Through years of success, the team has expanded to a small but efficient crew, allowing Humboldt Distillery to grow without losing the hands-on approach that has defined the business from the beginning. While theirs may be a household name in Humboldt County, locals can be proud to know it also has a reputation in much more metropolitan areas, with cases of their spirits getting swept up by restaurants in Southern California. Near and far, their most popular spirit is the award-winning, organic Humboldt Vodka. Ranked among the 20 best-selling vodkas in the state, it outsells all the other products by far — an especially impressive feat when you consider that the top 20 are largely from major corporate distilleries. Unlike many vodkas, Humboldt Distillery’s organic vodka is made from cane sugar. It’s smooth enough for sipping

straight, with a clean finish that Over the years, Abe explains, works perfectly as a base in a the Humboldt Distillery team variety of cocktails. has operations running to a Then there’s Humboldt’s tee, enough so that he can lend Finest Vodka, a celebration of some of his focus to serving the our county’s most famous — community. In addition to being and most infamous — crop: a successful small business hemp. The iconic plant lends its owner, Abe serves on the Fortubright, piney aromatic terpenes na City Council — another way to the vodka, giving it a unique, the Stevens family continues to herbaceous (flavor without invest in the community they the psychoactive properties, of call home. Courtney, with a course). That distinctive charmaster’s in English, may yet find acter also makes Humboldt’s time to write the Great AmeriFinest a great gin alternative. can Novel, says Abe. Humboldt Distillery also You can find Humboldt offers a series of organic rums. Distillery’s products at most The Spiced Rum is a popular liquor and grocery stores in choice, especially around the Humboldt, but if you want a holidays, and is a perfect choice reminder of labor and love for your favorite fall and winter that goes into the production libations, like mulled cider. Unof your favorite spirits, the like its corporate counterparts, doors of Humboldt Distillery Humboldt’s rums are made with are generally open from 9 a.m. natural ingredients, avoiding to 5 p.m. Monday through that synthetic, saccharine aftertaste. Friday. The location is a While you can find the staples multiuse space: part informal consistently, year-round, on tasting room, part office, part the shelves of your local liquor manufactory, part shipping stores in Humboldt, there are facility. You can purchase bota few specialty spirits worth tles and merchandise and see sleuthing for. The Apple Brandy the makers at work firsthand has a fruity nose, with hints of (be sure to call ahead if you’d apple aroma like a tour). detectable as If you’re Humboldt Distillery you raise your seeking a 735 10th St, Fortuna glass to drink. seasonal (707) 725-1700 This is not an or specialty humboldtdistillery.com apple liqueur, bottle, you but a smooth, might have mild brandy fermented the the most luck here. Tasting old-fashioned way from organic flights are also available in apples. Humboldt Distillery’s a very casual, but friendly Malt Whiskey is certainly not to atmosphere. Business as usual be overlooked, though it can continues in the background, also be harder to find. Proof course. But this is not a duced as a hyper-small-batch deterrent. In fact, there’s spirit when organic malts are something both humbling and available, this oak-barrel-aged charming about seeing exactly whiskey is another example of where and how your favorite the distillery’s commitment to making distinctive spirits. spirits were born. ■

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Choose Humboldt is a collaborative campaign led by Humboldt Made that shines a light on the makers, small businesses, and community spaces that give Humboldt its character. Working alongside chambers, cities, and community partners across the county, we’re building pride in where we live, inviting locals and visitors to experience it authentically, and reminding everyone that when we support local, we keep our community thriving.

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ers, as well as our Humboldt Sponsors members, for their generous contributions.” Since 1971, Humboldt Sponsors has distributed more than $3,144,400 in grant funds to local youth-related nonprofits, surpassing its three million milestone last year. In April, the organization awarded 91 individual grants, totaling more than $104,400. “We are proud of the fact that all net proceeds from our fundraisers stay local and go

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Humboldt Sponsors’ Biggest Fundraiser of the Year

umboldt Sponsors, a local nonprofit charitable organization dedicated solely to raising funds to benefit Humboldt County youth, held its biggest fundraiser of the year, “Boots & Bandanas,” Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 at The Barn by Fernbridge. “It was truly a wonderful evening! We had a very generous group of 175 people who were all there to support the kids of Humboldt,” stated Dana Hunt, co-chair. “The Barn by Fernbridge was the perfect setting for our western theme again this year, combined with a delicious barbecue dinner by Dorris & Daughter Catering, along with grill master Pete Bussman.”

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The annual summer fundraiser also featured a no-host bar provided by Native Sons of the Golden West, a live auction featuring Rex Bohn as auctioneer, a silent auction, a benefit raffle drawing, a wine pull, and music by Luke Powell, as well as Travisty Entertainment’s sound system. Guests also enjoyed a photo booth provided by Sandi Petersen Photography. “We are so thrilled and grateful to report that our Boots & Bandanas event raised more than $50,000, after expenses, all for local kids,” said Becky Giacomini, co-chair. “We appreciate each and every one of our friends, families, business and community support-

directly into our Grant Fund to benefit the youth of Humboldt County,” said Amy Hunt, president of Humboldt Sponsors. “It takes a big village and a lot of hard work to achieve this level of service to our community. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to ‘make good things happen for local kids!’” To learn more about Humboldt Sponsors, email humboldtsponsors@gmail. com or go to www.humboldtsponsors.org. ■

Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation Fall Grant Round Open Grant funding for performing artists, community projects, seniors and more

eginning Sept. 1, the Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation is accepting applications for several of its grant programs. Grant opportunities include the Rotary Club of Eureka’s Glyndon ‘Sign’ Smith and Ruth Smith Endowment Fund, the Lynne and Bob Wells Fund for Performing Artists, the Hansen Family Trust, and Aging to Thrive: Empowering Aging Through Community, all of which are open through Thursday, Oct. 15. Applications for the Peter E. Palmquist Memorial Fund will be accepted until Nov. 15. Holiday Funding Partnership Grants, which are offered

through the North Coast Grantmaking Partnership, are also open for applications through Thursday, Oct. 1. All applications can be submitted through the Foundation’s Grants Portal, located at hafoundation.org/apply. Details about grant rounds are listed below. Lynne and Bob Wells Fund for Performing Artists ’26-27. The Lynne & Bob Wells Fund for Performing Artists has been established to provide encouragement and support to adult actors, singers, dancers, comedians

and other performing artists in Humboldt County. This grant round is for individuals seeking support in developing artistic work in the performing arts. Peter E. Palmquist Memorial Fund ’26-27. This grant supports the study of under-researched women photographers internationally, past and present, and under-researched Western American photographers through the Great Depression. Both individual researchers or nonprofit institutions conducting research in these fields may apply. Rotary Club of Eureka Glyndon ‘Sign’ and Ruth Smith Endowment Fund ’26-27. This grant seeks to support significant projects which benefit the greater Eureka community and provide opportunities to visually recognize and honor Sign and Ruth Smith and their generosity. Aging to Thrive: Empowering Aging Through Community ’26-27. This grant opportunity supports programs that uplift and enhance the independence and quality of life for seniors in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. Examples include social programs, food and nutrition programs, health related activities and needs, transportation and access support. Grants are supported by the Senior Citizens Foundation Fund and the Andrew and Bertha Pon Memorial Fund. Recipients will be notified in November 2026. Holiday Funding Partnership 2026. The Holiday Funding Partnership offers grants of $500 to $2,000 to assist Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, or Curry County non-profit organizations (public schools, churches, tribal governments,

etc.) or qualified fiscal sponsors with holiday assistance programs offered between November 15 and January 1. The Holiday Funding Partnership is supported by the North Coast Grantmaking Partnership which includes the McLean Foundation, Providence Community Health Investment, First 5 Humboldt, Vesper Society, the Patricia D. & William B. Smullin Foundation, College of the Redwoods Foundation, and Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation.

About HAF+WRCF

For five decades, the Humboldt Area Foundation — joined by the Wild Rivers Community Foundation in 2004 — has proudly served the counties of Humboldt, Trinity and Del Norte in California, Curry County in Southern Oregon, and the unceded lands of many Indigenous peoples. Today, the Foundation acts as a single entity with a generational vision and decade-long goals of supporting “Racial Equity, Thriving Youth and Families, Healthy Ecosystems and Environments, and a Just Economy and Economic Development.” Since 1972, the Foundation has awarded more than $148.5 million in grants and scholarships from hundreds of charitable funds established by generous individuals, families and businesses in our community. The Foundation also provided countless hours of technical assistance, advocacy, and convening throughout the region. ■

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Fern Cottage Celebrates 160 Years

he Fern Cottage Foundation invites the community to a celebration of Fern Cottage’s 160-year history on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Fern Cottage, 2121 Centerville Road in Ferndale. This event is open to the public. There will be live mu-

sic, refreshments, tours of the historic cottage and garden, and Victorian lawn games such as croquet, cornhole and ring toss. For more information about Fern Cottage, visit ferncottage.org or find them on Facebook. ■

EDP Renewables and RCEA Complete Energy Storage Project System can power the equivalent of more than 22,000 homes

DP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) and Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) today celebrated the completion of Sandrini Energy Storage, a 92 megawatt (MW) / 368 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kern County, California with the capacity to power the equivalent of more than 22,000 California homes. Co-located with the 300 MW Sandrini Solar energy site, from which RCEA is purchasing 100 MW, the BESS project is

designed to strengthen grid reliability, support California’s clean energy goals, and help deliver renewable power when it is needed most. The project holds an energy storage service agreement with RCEA for 100% of the battery capacity. “Sandrini Energy Storage represents an important investment in California’s energy future,” said EDPR NA CEO Sandhya Ganapathy. “Energy storage transforms renewable Continued on page 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 • My Humboldt LIFE

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power into reliable, aroundthe-clock electricity, ensuring clean energy is available when demand is highest. Projects like Sandrini strengthen grid resilience, support economic growth, and help build a more affordable, dependable energy framework for California. We’re grateful to work hand in hand with our communities and Redwood Coast Energy Authority to bring Sandrini online.” “The addition of the Sandrini Energy Storage project to our portfolio supports RCEA’s goals of building new, clean capacity that matches our customers’ energy needs and enhances the generation delivered by Sandrini Solar, while also supporting grid reliability,” said RCEA Executive Director Beth Burks. Sandrini Energy Storage will generate more than $5 million in revenue supporting local public services and infrastructure — including schools, roads, emergency services and equipment, and parks. During construction, the project supported approximately 50 jobs. In total, Sandrini Solar & Energy Storage supported approximately 250 jobs during construction and will generate more than $25 million in local tax revenue. EDPR NA is a leading developer and operator of clean energy infrastructure in California, with ANSWERS TO PEATS

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approximately 1,230 MW of gross operating capacity across wind, solar, and energy storage powering the equivalent of more than 485,000 California homes. EDPR NA projects in California have delivered approximately $154 million in economic impact across the state, including more than $41 million in revenue for local governments, more than $33 million in payments to landowners, and over 1,090 construction jobs. EDPR NA’s operating portfolio in California includes Lone Valley Solar (30 MW), Rising Tree Wind (198 MW), Windhub A Solar (20 MW), Sandrini Solar & Energy Storage (300 MW + 92 MW storage), and Scarlet Solar Energy & Energy Storage (400 MW + 190 MW storage). In June, EDPR NA inaugurated Flatland Energy Storage, a 200 MW / 800 MWh BESS in Coolidge, Arizona. Flatland Energy Storage has the capacity to power the equivalent of approximately 44,500 Arizona homes.

About EDP Renewables North America

EDP Renewables North America LLC, its affiliates, and its subsidiaries develop, construct, own, and operate wind farms, solar parks, and energy storage systems throughout North America. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with 61 wind farms, 29 solar parks, four energy storage sites, and eight regional offices across North America, EDPR NA has developed more than 12,900 megawatts (MW) and operates more than 12,300 MW of onshore utility-scale renewable energy projects. With more than 1,000 employees, EDPR NA’s highly qualified team has a proven capacity to execute

projects across the continent. For more information, visit www.edprnorthamerica.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About RCEA

Established in 2003, the Redwood Coast Energy Authority is a local government joint powers agency whose members include the Blue Lake Rancheria, Yurok Tribe, the

County of Humboldt, and the seven cities within the county. RCEA’s purpose is to develop and implement sustainable energy initiatives that reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, and advance the use of clean, efficient, and renewable resources available in the region. For more info, visit redwoodenergy.org. ■

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You’re Invited to Walk to End Alzheimer’s

he Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Humboldt County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Humboldt County on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Adorni Center in Eureka. Check in starts at 9 a.m. “This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. With new treatments and proven lifestyle habits that support brain health, there is real

hope,” said Lynn McKenna, Walk Chair. “Together, we can build a brain‑healthy future and help end this disease. We invite everyone to join us by forming a team to raise awareness and funds for families facing Alzheimer’s today.” On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony, a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease.

During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease. More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, nearly 13 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Humboldt County, there are more than 3,500 people living with the disease and more than 7,000 caregivers. There is no cost to register, no team size limit, and no minimum fundraising commitment. To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/humboldtwalk. Thanks to our Humboldt County sponsors: • National Presenting Sponsor – Edward Jones • Local Presenting Sponsor – Blue Lake Casino Hotel • Tier 2 – McMurray & Sons Roofing; Pierson Building Center; Providence • Tier 3 – Coast Central Credit Union; George Petersen Insurance; Redwood Legacy Group – Morgan Stanley; North Coast Neuropsychology; Pure Water Spas; Redwood Capital Bank; Visiting Angels • Tier 4 – Aqua Dam Inc.;Maffia Family Fund; Never Forgotten Bob Durfee; Recology Humboldt County; Redwood Coast Energy Authority; Sunny Brae Animal Clinic; O & M Industries • Tier 5 – BPOE Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652; SoHum Health; Timber Ridge • Media partners – Redwood News; Redheaded

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Leadership Redwood Coast 2026 participants. Submitted.

Community Leaders Honored at Ceremony

he Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation (RCCF), an affiliate of the Greater Eureka Chamber, congratulates an esteemed group of community leaders on graduating from its five-month regional leadership program, Leadership Redwood Coast. A master class on the unique issues we face as a region, Leadership Redwood Coast equips participating fellows from Humboldt, Del Norte, and Tribal Lands with the skills, relationships, and insights they need to effect innovative and equitable change in their work and communities. “There were beautiful, challenging, and inspiring conversations as this group of 33 navigated through a wide array of content, such as local and regional economic drivers, education, AI, agriculture, healthcare, the arts, housing, and much more,” said program co-founder Nancy Olson, CEO of the Greater Eureka Chamber and Redwood

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Coast Chamber Foundation. “Tackling these complex topics while reflecting on your own leadership is not easy. Yet in the midst of it all, we learned more about what it takes to be a true leader for our shared community.” This year’s dynamic cohort represents 23 businesses and organizations across the North Coast, including Cal Poly Humboldt, DHHS Public Health, Eureka Books, College of the Redwoods, Hyperion Humboldt Realty Inc, Del Norte Child Care Council, Potter Real Estate Group, Inc., Christina Anastasia Jewelry, Open Door Community Health Centers, Humboldt Premier Properties, Coast Central Credit Union, Redwood News, Omsberg & Preston, North Coast Growers’ Association, Northern California Indian Development Council, Peaches & Pearls, Black Humboldt, Humboldt Family Service Center, Launch Coaching Lab, Blue Lake Rancheria, Providence, Sorrel

Leaf Healing Center, and Tri County Independent Living. More than 100 local leaders spoke with the LRC fellows this year. “We sincerely thank all of the local organizations and partners who offered their wisdom and expertise, helping bring this program to life,” Olson said. The program graduates were honored during a ceremony at College of the Redwoods on Friday, July 24. Class speaker Madison Flynn, CEO of North Coast Indian Development Corporation, also shared remarks with attendees. The Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation thanks Presenting Sponsor, Cal Poly Humboldt, Leader Sponsor Open Door Community Health, as well as more than 20 donors to the LRC scholarship fund, for their continued partnership. Applications for Leadership Redwood Coast 2027 will open in the fall of 2026. Visit eurekachamber.com to learn more.

About Leadership Redwood Coast

Leadership Redwood Coast (LRC), a dynamic five-month regional leadership fellowship, serves as a crucial platform for empowering diverse individuals throughout Humboldt, Del Norte and adjacent Tribal lands. Now in its fourth year, the LRC equips participants with the essential tools, connections, and insights needed to effect equitable and innovative change within their communities and across the region. The 2026 program ran from March through July. Leadership Redwood Coast was launched in 2023 by North Edge, Nancy Olson, and Allie Jones from Illuminated Marketing. It is now housed under the Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation, a 501c3 dedicated to inclusive economic and community development for California’s North Coast. ■

$30K Matching Challenge Supports Local Farmers and Food for People this September

Eureka-Based Artists: Apply Now for the Victor Thomas Jacoby Award

Two friends of Food for People have pledged $30,000 to match all donations made to the food bank’s Locally Delicious Farmers Fund during the month of September. This fund helps the food bank purchase from local farmers and through the North Coast Growers Association’s Harvest Hub. One of the anonymous supporters of the challenge explained why they put up their Melanie Cunningham of Shakefork Farm. pledge, “It touches our Submitted deepest concerns: To support our farmers for People is an incredible so we have healthy local food, partner in helping us reach to support local families strugthose community members gling with food insecurity and that really value what we to support Food for People’s grow and want to get access outreach to our greater local to it in a whole new way.” community.” Funds raised through the This is the second time that challenge will allow Food for the community has supported People to purchase locally Food for People’s local food grown produce for children’s purchases recently. After USDA and senior nutrition programs, funding that helped food and their network of food panbanks buy from local farmers tries and mobile distribution at was cut in 2025, a challenge the end of this growing season by an Arcata couple helped and into next year. In 2024raise $180,000 for the Locally 25, the food bank purchased Delicious Farmers Fund. nearly 90,000 pounds of local “We’ve been part of the produce through the program. Locally Delicious program The challenge runs through for a long time, since its the month of September inception,” said Melanie Cunor until the $30,000 goal is ningham of Shakefork Family reached. Donations can be Farm. “Farmers wear a lot of made by mail to Food for Peohats, and most of us have a ple, PO Box 4922, Eureka, CA real drive to get local food on 95502, or by giving online at: every plate, to not have it just tinyurl.com/Food-for-Peoplebe for folks that can shop at the farmers markets. Food Farmers-Fund. ■

The Victor Thomas Jacoby Award committee is now accepting applications from visual artists and craftspeople within the city of Eureka through Oct. 15, 2026. The fund, held at the Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation, supports up to four awards of $10,000 each. Each year, the award varies in focus. In 2025, it supported the work of Humboldt County artists and craftspeople. Painter Gina Tuzzi, jewelry maker and soft soldering artist Jessica Lebert, and media artist and educator Sarah Lasley were celebrated in a ceremony which also honored the life of Jacoby, a gifted artist whose chosen medium was French tapestry. “Victor’s commitment to enriching Humboldt County through art, creativity, and craftsmanship is at the center of the Victor Thomas Jacoby Award,” says Savannah Sonia,

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Grants and Scholarships Manager at HAF+WRCF. “We recognize his legacy through his support of the creative energy that makes our community so vibrant. At the Foundation, we deeply value the vision Victor promoted by celebrating his contributions and honoring his dedication to nurturing creativity in our region.” Established by Victor before his death in 1997, the award is dedicated to supporting Humboldt County visual artists and craftspeople and to encouraging the exploration of new ideas, materials, techniques, mediums, and images, as well as excellence. For questions, including whether a particular medium qualifies for this award, please contact Marsh Heartwells, Grants & Scholarships Associate, at MarshH@hafoundation. org. Applications can be submitted through the Foundation’s Grants Portal, located at hafoundation.org/apply. ■

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Calendar of Events SEPTEMBER 6 SUNDAY

MOVIES Wildfur Film Premiere. 5-9 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Violet Crabtree’s feature length film Wildfur, nearly 10 years in the making, will be screened for the first time at Eureka Theater! Stop motion animation combined with live actors, Wildfur is an original tale for kids of all ages. Hosted by Daniel Nickerson Lobby music with Los Perdidxs! 5:30pm First Showing 6:40pm Second Showing 7:30pm Q& A with filmmaker Violet Crabtree $5 kids 12 & under $10adults. theeurekatheater.org. 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. umc-joyfulhealer.org. (707) 845-1959. EVENTS Play Clue with the Cast of Clue. 1-5 p.m. Dandar’s Board Games and Books, 737 G Street, Arcata. Meet the cast of Ferndale Repertory Theatre’s production of the play, mingle with the suspects and challenge them at the mystery game before opening weekend. Free. jessie@ferndalerep.org. facebook.com/events/1969916417011750. (707) 786-5483. Trinidad Artisans Market. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saunders Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. Next to Murphy’s Market. Featuring local art and crafts, live music and barbecue. Free admission. FOOD Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Half Dollar Holler bake sale to help to support Dell’Arte International. A dozen kinds of scratch baked bread and cookies. Located at the Center of the Universe behind Dell’Arte International, First and H St. in Blue Lake. Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free. Mattole Grange Labor Day Square Dance and Barbecue. 12-3 p.m. Mattole Grange Hall, 36512 Mattole Road, Petrolia. Featuring roasted corn, homemade pies and drinks available for purchase. Bring your own cutlery and plates. Overnight camping available at A. W. Way Park. Dance $10 (dance), $15 spaghetti, $20 beef and beans, $10 kids beef and beans. mattolegrangehall@gmail. com. mattolegrange.org. (707) 629-3421. Pancake Breakfast. 8-11 a.m. Freshwater Grange, 48 Grange Road. Please join us at the Freshwater Grange for our Old Fashioned Pancake Breakfast. Come hungry and enjoy buttermilk or whole grain pancakes, ham, sausages, scrambled eggs, apple compote, orange juice, tea and coffee. Showcasing the work of guest quilter, Renee Stauffer. Adults $10 and children $7. freshwaterhall@gmail.com. (707) 498-9447. GARDEN End of Summer Plant Clearance Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. All remaining outdoor nursery plants are marked down by 50 percent for a limited time. Native plants, shrubs, trees, perennials, succulents and houseplants. Some exclusions apply. $5 for HBG members, non-members pay daily garden admission fee. hbgf. org. (707) 442-5139. OUTDOORS Biodiversity Tour. 10 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Lynn Jones and Paul Johnson guide participation in the statewide “Find 30 Species Challenge.” Download the iNaturalist app online. Photograph and log 30 or more wild plants, animals or fungi. (If you can’t make this mentored event, you can participate on your own between Sept. 5 and Sept. 13.) Free. SPORTS Redwood Regatta. 8:30 a.m. Big Lagoon - North Side, Highway 101. Humboldt Yacht Club’s premier sailing event. Register at regattanetwork.com. $85. humboldtyachtclub@gmail.com. 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. Roll over to the Fireman’s Pavilion in 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 $0.50 off (rules online), $2 non-skater minor. friendlyfortuna.com/departments/ parks_recreation.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. Hosted by Joyce Jonté. $10, cash or Venmo. redwoodart.net. MUSIC Ukulele Fight Club of Humboldt. First Monday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Bring a ukulele and join the fun. All levels welcome. $3 drop-in fee. ukulelisarae@ gmail.com. ukulelefightclubofhumboldt.com. EVENTS “I” Block Party Sanctuary Day. Arcata, I St between 10th and 11th St Arcata. Celebrate 40 years of community at this family-friendly event with live music, mariachi, folklórico, food, craft microbrews, live art, face painting, a kids’ zone and more. Free. info@cdpueblo.com. facebook.com/events/1562763375480064. (707) 683-5293. FOOD Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. Fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and more. No pets. ADA-certified, service animals welcome. northcoastgrowersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999. OUTDOORS Biodiversity Tour w/Paul Johnson. 9-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Topic: “The mysterious and seldom-seen parts of biodiversity.” Free.

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DANCE Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Learn how to dance to a variety of music. Every Tuesday in the ballroom. All ages welcome. $5-$15. eventlead.eaglehouse@ gmail.com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-music-events. (707) 407-0634. MUSIC Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. The RIGC sings gospel music and practices from mid-August to mid-December and from mid-January through May. No auditions. Join this wonderful group of welcoming singers. Free. redwoodinterfaithgospelchoir.com. (415) 418-4434. FOOD Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Fortuna Farmers Market, 10th and Main streets. Offering fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts and more. Enjoy music and hot food vendors. No pets. ADA-certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers receive market match. northcoastgrowersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999. Old Town Certified Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jam, crafts and more, plus live music. No pets. ADA-certified, service animals are welcome. CalFresh EBT customers are able to receive a market match at every farmers market. Free. northcoastgrowersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Shelter Cove Farmers Market, Gyppo Ale Mill Parking Lot, 1 661 Upper Pacific Drive, Whitethorn. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, flowers and more. No pets. ADA-certified, service animals welcome. northcoastgrowersassociation. org. (707) 441-9999. OUTDOORS Biodiversity Tour w/Lynn Jones. 10 a.m.-noon. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Tpoic: “How do we increase and steward greater biodiversity?” Free. ETC Scrabble Club. Second Tuesday of every month, 2-3 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Come join the club for the classic word game. Free. trihuml@co.humboldt. ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 677-0227.

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LECTURE Fun with Plant-Fungal Interactions. 6:30-7:30 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. Maria Morrow explores how fungi interact with plants, in mutually beneficial, destructive or more cryptic interactions. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for socializing and snacks at 6 p.m. In-person or register for Zoom link online. Free. northcoastcnps.org.

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MUSIC The Joy of Singing Choir. 5:30-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. Singing circle that focuses on singing in harmony through improvisation as well as repertoire, including resistance songs. All level drop-ins welcome. $10-$20, no one turned away for lack of funds. hello@bynieves.com. EVENTS Redwood Genealogical Society Speaker Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Locha’s Mexican Restaurant, 751 S Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna. Speaker Nan Abrams’ Power Point presentation focuses on “The Early Jewish Settlements of the Eel River Valley of Southern Humboldt.” Free, $15 optional taco lunch. becdave@aol.com. facebook.com/redwoodresearcher. (707) 682-6836. FOR KIDS Story Time at the Park. 10-11 a.m. Hammond Park, 1403 E Street, Eureka. Everyone, especially ages 2-6 and their caregivers, is invited to play, learn, sing and dance at preschool story time. Bring a chair or blanket. Loaner blankets available. Rain moves it to the Eureka Municipal Auditorium. Free. eurekaca.gov/1104/StoryTime-at-the-Park. (707) 441-4248. GARDEN U-Pick Flowers. 2-6 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka. Pick flowers at the farm. Park in the large gravel parking lot and follow the signs to the u-pick area. Donations support u-pick and community compost programs. $5-$30. mdrummond@ rcaa.org. ncrlt.org/what-we-do/conserved-properties. (707) 269-2071. OUTDOORS Biodiversity Tour w/Elliott Dabill. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Topic: “How to identify eight common Arcata Marsh plant families” (talk followed by a walk). Free.

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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. Hammer-In. 2-10 p.m. Willow Creek China-Flat Museum, 38949 State Route 299. Blacksmith demonstrations and sales of smithed wares. Real coal forges. Ask questions and get up close and personal with this art form. Family friendly and open to all. Free. thebigfootmuseum@humboldt,edu. (707) 498-2249. BOOKS Nancy Resnick Book Reading and Q&A. 5:30-7 p.m. Arcata Library, 500 Seventh St. Meet and hear from the local author of the novel Redwood Curtain Rising, set in Humboldt County. Free. (707) 822-5954. DANCE Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. Join Kim and the crew for an hour of fun and exercise. Donation. (707) 839-0191. LECTURE ERFSA Luncheon Lecture: “El Niño - Just Hot Water”. 12-1 p.m. Baywood Golf & Country Club, 3600 Buttermilk Lane, Arcata. Ryan Aylward, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warning coordination meteorologist, discusses El Niño and how it and the Southern Oscillation impact local weather and climate. Free. kw1@ humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/emeritus-and-retired-faculty. (530) 601-1032. Protecting Transit’s Role in Multi-Racial Inclusive Democracy. 5:45-6:45 p.m. McKinleyville Family Resource Center, 1615 Heartwood Drive. Laurel Paget-Seekins discusses how the Trump administration’s attack on multi-racial inclusive democracy impacts public transit and what can be done to protect and strengthen transit. transportationpriorities.org/transitmonthweekwithoutdriving. (707) 440-9839. SPOKEN WORD A Reason to Listen September Poetry Show. 6:308:30 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Featuring Therese Fitzmaurice reading from her collection, Beyond the Horizon. Book will be available for purchase and signing. DJ Goldylocks, live art with Dre Meza and open mic, with sign-ups at 6 p.m. $7. eurekapoetlaureate@gmail.com. historiceaglehouse. com. (707) 444-3344. EVENTS Raise the Roof! Fundraiser. 4-8 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. A fundraiser for not-for-profit community Life Plan Humboldt. This year’s theme is Pave the Way: Make Hiller Road Safe for All. Music by

The SoHum Girls. Dinner and a silent auction. Must have purchased tickets online by Sept. 3. $100, $1,200 table of eight. Humboldt.kendal.org. FOR KIDS Pony Rides and Meet the Critters. 6-8 p.m. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. CASA of Humboldt and Humboldt County Granges launch CASA Kids Season, a new countywide community campaign bringing neighbors together for evenings of local food, music and connection while raising funds to support foster youth, families and local granges. dowsprairiegrange.org. FOOD Henderson Center Farmers Markets. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, baked goods, eggs, plants and more. Enjoy music and hot food vendors. No pets. ADA-certified service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers can receive market match at every farmers market. northcoastgrowersassociation. org. (707) 441-9999. OUTDOORS Biodiversity Tour w/Barbara Reisman. 10 a.m.-noon. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Topic: “Introduction to lichens at the Marsh.” Free. 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. Different format each week. Bags are available to borrow. Drinks available at the Canteen. Outside food OK. $15. mike@buffaloboards.com. ETC Game Night. 4-7 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Drop-in and choose a game to play from the library’s collection or bring your own to share. Open to all ages. Free. blkhuml@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 677-0227.

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ART Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo: Summer Edition. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. NorCal Tattoo and its piercing team host tattoo artists from all over the country. Follow @norcaltattoo707 and @inkedhearts_tattoo on social media for updates. Must have valid ID to be pierced (16+ with parent or guardian) or tattooed (18+). $10. bluelakecasino.com. (707) 668-9770. Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Sep. 7 listing. THEATER Clue. 7:30-9:15 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Fast-paced, twisty murder mystery-comedy inspired by the board game and beloved film set on a dark and stormy night at Boddy Manor. (Recommended for ages 10 and up.) $25. jessie@ferndalerep.org. facebook.com/events/2161428554749878. (707) 786-5483. EVENTS Arcata Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Fun, family friendly event with artisan craft vendors, street food, food trucks, live music and a full bar. Free admission. Bargain Lovers’ Weekend. . Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Garage sales, sidewalk sales, barn sales and more. Free. Boots and Bingo: HDVS Fundraiser. 5:45 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. Dust off your boots and bring your appetite to support survivors through Humboldt Domestic Violence Services. Includes dinner, 10 rounds of bingo with three chances to win per round, dauber. Spirits available for purchase. $40 presale, $50 door, donations and sponsorships welcome. Outreach@hdvs.org. (707) 444-9255. Humboldt Association of Realtors 30th Annual Golf Tournament & Raffle. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Eureka Municipal Golf Course, 4750 Fairway Drive. Grab a team sponsorship, sponsor a hole or just come support this year’s beneficiary Bridging the Gap Foundation. BIG Prize Raffle at the 19th hole. Register online. $10 raffle tickets. info@harealtors.com. harealtors.com/golf-2026. (707) 442-2978. Wood Creek Restoration Celebration. 4-7:30 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Learn more about the importance of the project, the site’s history and Phase III progress. Presentation (5 p.m.), optional walking tour (6:30 p.m.) to see recently restored

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Continued from page 25 areas at Freshwater Farms Reserve and the Felt Ranch. RSVP online. Free. info@ncrlt.org. ncrlt.org/events/ wood-creek-restoration-celebration. (707) 822-2242. 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 and games, exploring the planetarium, playing in the water table or jumping into the soft blocks. $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 to join in the fun. Free. manthony@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib. org. (707) 269-1910. FOOD Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Farmers Market, Garberville Town Square. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, crafts and more. Enjoy music and hot food vendors. No pets. ADA-certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers receive market match. northcoastgrowersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999. ETC Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Sep. 6 listing. September Skate Nights. 6:30-9 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. Spend a groovy Friday night on skates, first-come, first-served, no pre-registration needed. Maximum 75 skaters. $6, $5 youth 17 and under. eurekaca.gov/248/Roller-Skating. (707) 441-4248.

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ART Hammer-In. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Willow Creek China-Flat Museum, 38949 State Route 299. See Sep. 10 listing. Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo: Summer Edition. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Sep. 11 listing. Natural Fiber Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. The 36th annual celebration of weaving, spinning, dyeing, knitting, felting, basketry and more. Browse exhibits and vendors. Free hourly demos are ongoing all weekend. Sign up online for workshops. Buy and sell at the Used Equipment Exchange. Food onsite. Bring your projects and join the Fiber Circle. Free. naturalfiberfair.com. (707) 502-2120. 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. MOVIES The Power of Small: An In-Person Film Screening and Reception. 5:30-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Join the TDB Family Foundation for an exclusive in-person screening this 40-minute documentary film about a remarkable kindness movement. All proceeds support Redwood Coast Reading Alliance. $10. info@ playhousearts.org. www.playhousearts.org/event-details/the-power-of-small. (707) 822-1575. THEATER Clue. 7:30-9:15 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Sep. 11 listing. EVENTS Cannifest. 10 a.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. Cannifest returns to Arcata for a two-day, community-driven festival with a high-energy Main Stage, Unity Stage, comedy and art lounges, educational talks and Farmers Village. Explore Grow Games, Glass Face Gallery, Headstash Hub and Dispensary Flight Club, alongside vendors, makers and community partners. $80-$200. Eel River Wailaki Big Time. Southern Humboldt Community Park, 1144 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. Traditional Native dance groups, workshops, demonstrations, vendor booths, food and drinks, kids corner, live music and more. Fisherman’s Feast. 12-4 p.m. Trinidad Union School, 300 Trinity Street. Enjoy a meal of fresh local fish and sides along with live music, a skate park, craft fair and refreshing beverages. All proceeds go toward Blessing of the Fleet and the greater Trinidad community. $20-$45. onthestage.tickets/show/trinidad-union-school/65e8d0e6a4cb0f059edae307. Full Moon Fantasy Bingo. 5-9 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. Benefits North Coast Rape Crisis. Each bingo has a costume contest, pork plate dinners (V/GF options) and adult beverages available for purchase from the Eureka Woman’s Club. Raffles with free prizes and extra tickets for prize donations. (Limit two donations per person.) VIP tickets and tables also available online. $25 advance, $35 door. info@eurekasisters.org. eurekasisters.org.

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OLLI Fall Open House. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cal Poly Humboldt Library, 1 Harpst St., Arcata. Visit the Library Fishbowl, second floor, to meet instructors, mingle with members and register for fall OLLI classes. There will be refreshments provided and a raffle. Free. olli@humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/olli/openhouse. (707) 826-5880. Summer Nights at the Farmstand. 5-7 p.m. Sea Goat Farmstand & Folk School, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for live local music, artisan and market booths. Family friendly. Free. seagoatmakerspace@gmail.com. seagoatfarmstand. org. (707) 497-9212. The Fern Cottage Community Celebration. 2-5 p.m. Fern Cottage, 2121 Centerville Road, Ferndale. Live music and refreshments, tours of the historic cottage and garden, Victorian lawn games, croquet, corn hole, ring toss. ferncottage.org. Trinidad Fish Festival. Trinidad, Downtown. Enjoy spectacular views of Trinidad Bay, local fish cuisine, arts, crafts and music. Free. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12-4 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Drop-in to use the library’s Lego pieces or bring your own to share. Open to all families. Free. trihuml@ co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 677-0227. Maritime Explorer Club. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Maritime Explorer Clubs are a special-interest Sea Scout program that offers youth ages 10-14 water-based adventure and career exploration. Adventures include an emphasis on sailing, kayaking or paddle- sports. Held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. https://sites. google.com/view/gseascouts/home. Free Scholarships. hendry.ggac@gmail.com. (707) 702-1601. 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. ADA-certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers receive a market match at every farmers market. northcoastgrowersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999. Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Sep. 6 listing. Humboldt Dockside Saturday Seafood Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka. Fresh local fish and seafood every Saturday through Oct. 31 at Madaket Plaza. EBT accepted. On-site fillet services available. 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 California Field Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. CR Shively Farm, 409 Shively Flat Road,. Join Organic Seed Alliance, CR Shively Farm, Aquilli Metzli and Humboldt Permaculture Guild to learn about organic vegetable seed production, plant breeding projects, seed saving, local food and regional growing conditions. Food provided. Registration required. Free. molly@seedalliance.org. seedalliance.org/events/2026-california-field-day-atthe-cr-shively-farm. Gala for the Garden: HBG 16th Anniversary Celebration. 1-5 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. Enjoy mingling with garden friends, live music with Young & Lovely, luncheon with bar by Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe, barbecued oysters and champagne, a silent auction and plein air artists at work in the garden. Tickets online, via phone or at the garden entrance prior to the event. Inquire online for auction donations. $100. hbgf@hbgf.org. hbgf.org/ annual-garden-gala. (707) 442-5139. 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. Labyrinth Walk. 2-5 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 1428 H St., Eureka. An ancient form of walking meditation along a circular winding path. Drop in for reflection with simple instructions and labyrinth history. Free. (707) 442-1797. Local Artists and Makers at Los Bagels. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Los Bagels, Arcata, 1061 I St. Enjoy a rotating lineup of local artists and vendors outside the shop on summer Saturdays. losbagels.com. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Sep. 6 listing.

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ART Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo: Summer Edition. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Sep. 11 listing. Natural Fiber Fair. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Sep. 12 listing. BOOKS Lindblom’s Store Meet & Greet. 12-3 p.m. U.S. Highway 101 and Bald Hills Road, Orick. Follows the Lindblom’s Store book release, reconnecting with folks and families of the loggers and truckers who worked on Bald Hills from 1954-1962 and stopped at Lindblom’s store and knew Art and Agnes. Free. perico.gary@gmail.com. (702) 468-8201. MUSIC Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. See Sep. 6 listing. THEATER Clue. 2-3:45 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Sep. 11 listing. EVENTS Cannifest. 10 a.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See Sep. 12 listing. Free Eureka Repair Café. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Bring your items (small enough to carry yourself) and any necessary materials you have for free repair. Bikes, laptops, lamps, clothing, jewelry, and more. Volunteers needed. Sign up online. Free. hatwood@eurekaca. gov, humboldtrepaircafe@gmail.com. facebook.com/ events/adorni-community-and-recreation-center/ free-eureka-repair-caf%C3%A9/1303603697779296. (707) 441-4218. Trinidad Artisans Market. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saunders Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. See Sep. 6 listing. FOOD Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Sep. 6 listing. Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Sep. 6 listing. OUTDOORS Second Sunday Cafe Ride w/C St. Cyclists. Second Sunday of every month, 9:30-10:30 a.m. C St. Bicycle Blvd, C St., Eureka. This 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 Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Sep. 6 listing.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Sep. 7 listing. FOOD Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See Sep. 7 listing.

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DANCE Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See Sep. 8 listing. MUSIC Joseph Decosimo (North Carolina) / Daniel Nickerson / Bleater. 7-10 p.m. Moss Oak Commons, 1905 Alliance Rd., Arcata. Fiddler, banjoist, and singer Joseph Decosimo showcases the beauty and vitality of traditional music of the Appalachian South. Joined on this Tuesday evening by local songster Daniel Nickerson and forest devotional quartet Bleater. All ages, $10 suggested donation. Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Sep. 8 listing. FOOD Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Fortuna Farmers Market, 10th and Main streets. See Sep. 8 listing. Old Town Certified Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. See Sep. 8 listing. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Shelter Cove Farmers Market, Gyppo Ale Mill Parking Lot, 1 661 Upper Pacific Drive, Whitethorn. See Sep. 8 listing.

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DANCE Country Swing. Third Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Get into the country vibe in the ballroom. All ages welcome. $5. eventlead.eaglehouse@gmail.com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-music-events. (707) 407-0634.

MUSIC The Joy of Singing Choir. 5:30-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See Sep. 9 listing. EVENTS Country Swing. 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Get into some Country Swing in The Historic Eagle House’s beautiful ballroom. Only $5 to join in on the fun and all ages are welcome. 5. eventlead. eaglehouse@gmail.com. www.historiceaglehouse.com/ live-music-events. (707) 407-0634. End of Summer at the GLC. 5:30-7 p.m. Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Road., Fortuna. All are welcome. Several community partners participating in hosting this event. Food and drinks will be provided. There will also be a pool update. Free. Layla@glccenter. org. glccenter.org. (707) 725-3300. Eureka Woman’s Club September Program: Food for People. 12:15-12:45 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. Development Director David Reed reviews programs and events, focusing on Backpacks for Kids, part of the FFP’s Child Nutrition program. Bring a brown bag lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. to socialize with members. Beverage and dessert provided. Free. eurekawomansclub.org. GARDEN U-Pick Flowers. 2-6 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka. See Sep. 9 listing. MEETINGS Humboldt Bay Mycological Society. 7-9 p.m. Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside. All are welcome to bring mushroom finds for the ID table, hear from a guest speaker on a fascinating fungi-related topic, enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow mushroom enthusiasts of all experience levels. Free. hbmspresident@gmail.com. hbmycologicalsociety.org.

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ART Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Sep. 10 listing. DANCE Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. See Sep. 10 listing. 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. THEATER The Minutes. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark, satirical comedy set during a small-town city council meeting, where newcomer Mr. Peel inquires into missing minutes and a missing member, yielding revelations about the town’s history. Through Oct. 10. $10-$25. ncrt.net. FOOD Henderson Center Farmers Markets. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See Sep. 10 listing. OUTDOORS What’s Song Got to Do With It? Megaptera Meets Troglodytes. 7 p.m. Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road, Arcata. Redwood Region Audubon Society talk by Jeff Jacobsen on five decades of whale research, the science of humpback whale song and his work with hydrophone arrays to track cetaceans. 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 Sep. 10 listing. ETC Game Night. 4-7 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Sep. 10 listing.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Sep. 7 listing. MOVIES Free Movie Night. 5:30-8:15 p.m. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. Enjoy the library’s big screen. This month it’s a hit based on a book by science fiction author Andy Weir. Rated PG-13. Popcorn provided. More info and title online or by phone. Free. humboldtgov.org/Calendar. aspx?EID=18850&month=9&year=2026&day=18&calType=0. (707) 725-3460. MUSIC Giant Steps: 100 Years of John Coltrane. 7-9:30 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. After Hours plays the icon’s music five days before the centenary of his birth. Ramsey Isaacs (drums), Matt Seno (piano) and Lee Phillips (bass) are joined by Russ Thallheimer on tenor

Ukulele Meet-Up and Play. Third Saturday of every month, 2-3 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Come play with Mario Quiros in the Trinidad Room and learn some songs. All ages and levels welcome. Bring your own ukulele. Instruments may be available to borrow. All library events are free. trihuml@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 677-0227. THEATER Clue. 7:30-9:15 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Sep. 11 listing. EVENTS North Country Fair. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. The 52nd annual festival features 180+ art and craft vendors, three music and entertainment stages, local food booths, activities for kids and a daily parade at 1 p.m. (All Species on Saturday, Samba led by Samba da Alegria and Samba do Mar on Sunday). The North Country Fair strives to be a zero-waste event. Free. director@northcountryfair.org. northcountryfair.org. Da’ Yas Park Gardening- Volunteer Month. 9-11 a.m. Da’ Yas Park, 2605 Pine St., Eureka. Drop in for a morning of gardening, tools provided. Volunteers get a free pizza lunch. As part of our volunteer appreciation month, those who attend all four Volunteer Month events are eligible for the chance to win a $250 Pierson’s Building Center gift card or other prizes. Free. hatwood@eurekaca.gov. EmpowerEureka.com. (707) 441-4218. Loleta Community Celebration. 12-5 p.m. Loleta Downtown Park, 271 Main St. Celebrate Loleta with food trucks, live music, vendors, raffle, games, face painting and more. Family friendly. Free. info@visitloleta.com. Speeder Crew Car Rides. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Timber Heritage Association, 930 Vance Ave., Samoa. For the first time in three years, mainline rides return, featuring the famous Arcata and Mad River Speeder Crewcar No. 60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel in the 1930s. Two to three rides an hour. Summer Nights at the Farmstand. 5-7 p.m. Sea Goat Farmstand & Folk School, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Sep. 12 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12-4 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Sep. 12 listing. FOOD Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Sep. 12 listing. Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Sep. 6 listing.

saxophone, with tap dancer Miles Schmidt sitting in. First of five nights at the Playhouse. Doors 6:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m. $20 before Sept. 17, $25 at door. ramseyisaacsmusic@gmail.com. playhousearts.org/event-details/ giant-steps-100-years-of-john-coltrane. (707) 822-1575. THEATER Clue. 7:30-9:15 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Sep. 11 listing. FOR KIDS Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Sep. 11 listing. Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See Sep. 11 listing. FOOD Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Farmers Market, Garberville Town Square. See Sep. 11 listing. ETC Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Sep. 6 listing. September Skate Nights. 6:30-9 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. See Sep. 11 listing.

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BOOKS Local Author Book Reading and Q&A. 2-3:30 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Meet local author Nancy Resnick, author of Redwood Curtain Rising, for a book discussion and Q&A of her debut women’s fiction novel set in Humboldt County, “an emotionally resonant novel of place, women’s friendship and life reinvention.” Free. (707) 677-0227. MOVIES Sara Bareilles: Good Grief — A Fundraiser for the Eureka Theater. 6:30 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Directed by Josh Alexander, Sara Bareilles: Good Grief premiered at the Tribeca Festival earlier this year and opened in theaters nationwide on Sept. 2. The film chronicles Bareilles as she reunites with musical collaborators to record her first album in seven years. All proceeds support the theater’s preservation efforts, get tickets at theeurekatheater.org. MUSIC The Black Feathers. 7:30 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Americana, folk with Sian Chandler’s soaring voice and Ray Hughes’ vocals and guitar motifs. $20. info@playhousearts.org. playhousearts.org. (707) 822-1575.

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Humboldt Dockside Saturday Seafood Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka. See Sep. 12 listing. SPORTS Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. See Sep. 12 listing. ETC The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Sep. 12 listing. Local Artists and Makers at Los Bagels. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Los Bagels, Arcata, 1061 I St. See Sep. 12 listing. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Sep. 6 listing. Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See Sep. 12 listing. NATURE & SCIENCE 2nd Annual Eel River Expo. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. CalTrout partners with the Rotary Club of Eureka to host the second annual Eel River Expo: A Source to Sea Community Event. Community event with family activities, brief presentations from keynote speakers, and interactive booths. Free. NorthCoastOffice@caltrout.org. caltrout. org/eel-river-watershed-program/eel-river-expo. (707) 800-3840.

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DANCE Redwood Tango. Third Sunday of every month, 3-6 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Learn and dance with other tango enthusiasts. Every third Sunday in the ballroom. All ages. $10. eventlead.eaglehouse@gmail. com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-music-events. (707) 407-0634. MUSIC Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. See Sep. 6 listing. 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 Clue. 2-3:45 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Sep. 11 listing. Sunday! Matinee! Open Mic! Cabaret!. 2-4 p.m. Redwood Playhouse, 286 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. A mix of seasoned performers and brave newcomers creating instantaneous variety shows. Bring any short piece to perform or be a part of the audience. We appreciate works that highlight the fall or Halloween, but all are welcome to perform and watch. Free. samantha@boneyardtheatre. com. boneyardtheatre.com. EVENTS North Country Fair. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Sep. 19 listing. Birding on the Madaket Boat Tour. 4-6 p.m. Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum, 1 C St., Eureka. Join Godwit Days for a guided birding cruise aboard the Madaket on Humboldt Bay. Local birders narrate this two-hour fundraising tour. Bring binoculars, a camera and dress in layers. Beverages available for purchase. Online registration required. $55. godwitdaysreg@gmail.com. godwitdays.org. (707) 845-6632. North Country Fair. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Sep. 19 listing. Trinidad Artisans Market. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saunders Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. See Sep. 6 listing. A Very Victorian Tea & Tarot. 1-4 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. Catered by the Cassaro’s Catering team, the tea will feature classic tea sandwiches, scones, cakes and teas. Mimosas and champagne cocktails/mocktails, three tarot readers giving complimentary readings, pop-up mini exhibits and a special altar celebrating the Clarke Museum’s founder, Cecile Clarke. $75, $60 members. clarkemuseum.org/a-very-victoriantea--tarot-2026.html. FOR KIDS Mini Masters Program. Third Sunday of every month, noon. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Families participate together in this art-making workshop linked to the 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 Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Sep. 6 listing. Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Sep. 6 listing. GARDEN Fall Native Plant Sale & Garden Celebration. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lost Coast Nature Center & Native Plant Nursery, 768 Shelter Cove Rd, Whitethorn.Native annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and grasses, plus expert advice, garden tours, live music, kid’s activities and more. Free. lostcoast.org/event/ fall-native-plant-sale-garden-celebration-1-3. OUTDOORS Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. Wth 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 Sep. 6 listing.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Sep. 7 listing. MUSIC Ukulele Fight Club of Humboldt. Third Monday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Sep. 7 listing. EVENTS Sun Day. 1-4 p.m. Carson Park, H and Buhne streets, Eureka. Tour two fully electrified homes, talk with electrification experts, and get information about rebates and other financial incentives for buying energy-efficient appliances and transportation. Kids activities, an open mic, music and food. Free. 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. Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See Sep. 7 listing.

22 TUESDAY

DANCE Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See Sep. 8 listing. MUSIC Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Sep. 8 listing. FOOD Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Fortuna Farmers Market, 10th and Main streets. See Sep. 8 listing. Old Town Certified Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. See Sep. 8 listing. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Shelter Cove Farmers Market, Gyppo Ale Mill Parking Lot, 1 661 Upper Pacific Drive, Whitethorn. See Sep. 8 listing. ETC Scrabble Club. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 2-3 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Sep. 8 listing.

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DANCE Country Swing. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Get into the country vibe in the ballroom. All ages. $5. eventlead.eaglehouse@ gmail.com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-musicevents. (707) 407-0634. MUSIC The Joy of Singing Choir. 5:30-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See Sep. 9 listing. Song Circle with Seabury Gould. Every third

Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. Trinidad Heart Center, 426 Trinity St. Bring your voices and songs to this monthly sing-along. All ages welcome. Folk songs and others conducive to group singing. $10-$20 sliding scale. seaburygould.com. trinidadheartcenter.com. (707) 845-6231. FOR KIDS Story Time at the Park. 10-11 a.m. Sequoia Park, 2145 Madrone Ave, Eureka. Everyone, especially ages 2-6 and their caregivers, is invited. Bring a chair or blanket, loaner blankets available. Rain moves it to the Eureka Municipal Auditorium. Free. eurekaca.gov/1104/Story-Time-at-the-Park. (707) 441-4248. GARDEN U-Pick Flowers. 2-6 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka. See Sep. 9 listing.

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ART Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Sep. 10 listing. DANCE Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. See Sep. 10 listing. MOVIES Life, Land, Legacy: An Evening Reflecting on California’s Ranching Heritage. 6-8:30 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Join the California Rangeland Trust, Buckeye Conservancy and Humboldt County CattleWomen in celebrating California’s ranching heritage with a screening of You Just Can’t See Them From the Road, followed by acclaimed photographer and author Andy Westfall, who will read from his book, Humboldt Heartland: Life, Land and Legacy. $25. rsvp@rangelandtrust. org. rangelandtrust.org/events/humboldt-county-screening-september-24-2026. (916) 444-2096. EVENTS Rooted in Place: Stories of the North Coast Food System. 6:30-10 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Join the North Coast Growers’ Association for a film premiere and fundraiser featuring six short documentaries celebrating our local food system. Silent and live auctions, locally made concessions and live music by Cowtown Sound. $30. info@northcoastgrowers. org. ncga.ticketspice.com/rooted-in-place-storiesof-the-north-coast-food-system. (707) 441-9999. FOOD Henderson Center Farmers Markets. 10 a.m.1:30 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See Sep. 10 listing. 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 Sep. 10 listing. ETC Game Night. 4-7 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Sep. 10 listing.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Sep. 7 listing. MUSIC Culture Commons Festival. Eureka Cultural Arts District, 627 3rd street. A three-day, multicultural arts event spanning venues across the Eureka Cultural Arts District with art, music, dance, storytelling, workshops and food that reflects the many traditions and heritages represented in the region. Schedule online. Free. eurekaculturalartsdistrict. org/culturecommonsfestival. THEATER Clue. 7:30-9:15 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Sep. 11 listing. EVENTS Michelle Lambert. 8-10 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Enjoy live music by Michelle Lambert in the ballroom. All ages are welcome. $25. eventlead.eaglehouse@gmail.com. www.historiceaglehouse.com/live-music-events. (707) 407-0634. FOR KIDS Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Sep. 11 listing. Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See Sep. 11 listing.

FOOD Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Farmers Market, Garberville Town Square. See Sep. 11 listing. MEETINGS Lost Coast Steamers Mixer. Fourth Friday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge, 139 Second St., Eureka. Monthly mixer for steampunk enthusiasts to gather. Free. events@historiceaglehouse. com. historiceaglehouse.com. (707) 444-3344. ETC Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Sep. 6 listing. September Skate Nights. 6:30-9 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. See Sep. 11 listing.

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ART Local Artists Benefit Art Show. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mad River Grange, 110 Hatchery Road, Blue Lake. Work by artists Lois Andersen, Willa Owings, Mary Anderson, Susan Beecher, Colleen Hole and Yvonne Reynolds for sale with 50 percent going to support the Mad River Grange and the Blue Lake Museum. marlenesmith331@gmail. com. (707) 834-8133. Trinidad Art Night. Last Saturday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. A town-wide art walk that includes a variety of venues and live music, artist receptions, classes, crafts, face-painting, pop-up sales and silks or fire performances by Circus of Elements. Free. trinidadartnight.com. MOVIES A Tribute to Dolly Parton – 9 to 5. 7 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. The evening will start with a sing along of classic Dolly songs. Dolly costumes are encouraged for everyone. Fundraiser for the Bridgeville Community Center, the local organization that runs Dolly’s Imagination Library in Humboldt County. $10, $5 under 12. theeurekatheater.org. MUSIC Culture Commons Festival. Eureka Cultural Arts District, 627 3rd street. See Sep. 25 listing. Gráinne Hunt with Jules Stewart. 7:30 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Queer, nu-folk singer-songwriter from Ireland Hunt performs with San Diego’s Stewart on drums and vocals, for harmonies and heartfelt stories. $20. info@playhousearts.org. playhousearts. org. (707) 822-1575. A Harvest Moon Dance. 5:30-9 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Featuring live music from Buddy Reed and th’ Rip It Ups, food, drinks, and fun for all. Pie contest. Proceeds from this event will help maintain the historic hall and support the Grange’s ongoing community programs. Free. hi@baysidegrange.com. www.baysidegrange.com. (707) 630-3049. THEATER Clue. 7:30-9:15 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Sep. 11 listing. EVENTS Ferndale Oddities Market. 4 & 11 a.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Bones, bugs, taxidermy, bizarre art, strange home decor, unique fine jewelry, collectibles, antiques, stained glass, photography, beasties and more. Fieldbrook Art & Wine Festival. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Wine, local artisans, barbecued albacore, oysters, live music, local beer and cider, and a silent auction presented by the Fieldbrook Education Foundation in partnership with Fieldbrook Winery. Proceeds benefit educational projects at Fieldbrook Elementary School. Family friendly. No pets, please. Free entry. office@fbk8. org. facebook.com/events/s/fieldbrook-art-wine-festival/3010804132604151/?mibextid=Gg3lNB. (707) 839-3201. Honey Tasting Festival. 12-5 p.m. Tish Non Community Center, 266 Keisner Road, Loleta. Enjoy local honey sampling, appetizers by Brett Schuler, native and honey bee education, pollinator gardening information, live music, local honey for sale, honey-themed craft vendors, a silent auction and more. Contact for advance tickets. $20, free for children 15 and under with an adult. humboldtbeekeepers@gmail.com. humboldtbeekeepers. org/honey-harvest-festival. (510) 385-8858. Volunteer Appreciation BBQ & Party. 12-3 p.m. Sequoia Park, 2145 Madrone Ave, Eureka. Enjoy free food, music by Elderberry Rust and recognizing volunteers who help Eureka. Drawing for the $250 Pierson’s gift card grand prize. (Anyone who attended all four volunteer events in September are eligible.) Free. hatwood@ eurekaca.gov. EmpowerEureka.com. (707) 441-4218. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12-4 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Sep. 12 listing.

FOOD Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Sep. 12 listing. Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Sep. 6 listing. Community Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Humboldt Grange #501, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. Serving scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes or biscuits and gravy. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice. Donation: $10 large, $7 small, free for kids under 5. Humboldt Dockside Saturday Seafood Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka. See Sep. 12 listing. GARDEN Fall 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 does not involve signing up, just drop in. The website lists the species available at the start of the sale. Bring a box to take plants home in. Cash or checks preferred, credit cards accepted with an added bank fee. northcoastcnpsnursery.org/sale. HOLIDAY EVENTS Fall/Halloween Costume Clothing Swap. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Road., Fortuna. Costumes can be any size (infant-adult) Please no kids clothing, socks, undergarments, dirty or damaged items. Layla@glccenter.org. glccenter.org. (707)725-3300. SPORTS Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. See Sep. 12 listing. ETC Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:309:30 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 Sep. 12 listing. Local Artists and Makers at Los Bagels. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Los Bagels, Arcata, 1061 I St. See Sep. 12 listing. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Sep. 6 listing. Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See Sep. 12 listing.

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MUSIC Culture Commons Festival. Eureka Cultural Arts District, 627 3rd street. See Sep. 25 listing. Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. See Sep. 6 listing. THEATER Clue. 2-3:45 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Sep. 11 listing. Sunday! Matinee! Open Mic! Cabaret!. 2-4 p.m. Redwood Playhouse, 286 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. See Sep. 20 listing. FOOD Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Sep. 6 listing. 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 Sep. 6 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 Fall Native Plant Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See Sep. 26 listing. ETC Bay Trail Bikes and Brews. 3-8 p.m. Bay Trail Eureka-Arcata, Eureka. Departs 3:45 p.m. from Dick Taylor in Eureka to bike the Bay Trail to Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. and South G Kitchen for some bites and beverages before riding back to Eureka around 6:30 p.m. (or when we feel like it). Bring your helmet. Always bike sober. Free (food and drink not included). humbikesandbrews@ gmail.com. (707) 702-3614. Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Sep. 6 listing.

28 MONDAY

ART Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Sep. 7 listing.

FOOD Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See Sep. 7 listing.

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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 Sep. 8 listing. MUSIC Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Sep. 8 listing. FOOD Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Fortuna Farmers Market, 10th and Main streets. See Sep. 8 listing. Old Town Certified Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. See Sep. 8 listing. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Shelter Cove Farmers Market, Gyppo Ale Mill Parking Lot, 1 661 Upper Pacific Drive, Whitethorn. See Sep. 8 listing.

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MUSIC Bobby Alu. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Australia’s Alu plays songs from Polynesian folk, through roots, soul to tropical pop. $25. info@playhousearts.org. playhousearts.org. (707) 822-1575. The Joy of Singing Choir. 5:30-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See Sep. 9 listing. GARDEN U-Pick Flowers. 2-6 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka. See Sep. 9 listing.

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ART Fiber Crafting Circle. First Thursday of every month, 2-4 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Bring your own knitting, crocheting or weaving to work on or add to the community weaving project in the Trinidad Room. All ages. Free. trihuml@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 677-0227. Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Sep. 10 listing. 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. DANCE Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. See Sep. 10 listing. EVENTS Redwood Coast Music Festival. . City of Eureka, Humboldt County. Four days with more than 100 sets of live music in seven venues in Eureka. Blues, roots, New Orleans jazz, swing, Zydeco, country, western swing, rockabilly and more. Plus, food, beverages and more. varies, see website. rcmfest.org. FOR KIDS Story Time & Pottery Painting. First Thursday of every month, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Makers’ Space, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Preschool through first grade children and their caregivers, each session begins with a story followed by a pottery painting project inspired by the day’s book. $15. seagoatmakerspace@gmail.com. the-makers-space.info. (707) 497-9212. FOOD Henderson Center Farmers Markets. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See Sep. 10 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Frightfully Fun. City of Ferndale. A whole month of special events, from historic cemetery tours to a Monster Mash Block Party, haunted Scaregrounds, family-friendly Spooktacular, live music and more. ETC Game Night. 4-7 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Sep. 10 listing.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Sep. 7 listing. THEATER Clue. 7:30-9:15 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Sep. 11 listing.

FOR KIDS Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Sep. 11 listing. Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See Sep. 11 listing. FOOD Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Farmers Market, Garberville Town Square. See Sep. 11 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Artisan Pumpkin Carving. 3-6 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Enjoy pumpkin carving and decorating spots along Main Street. At sunset, the glowing jack-o’lanterns will be collected and displayed. Free. Language Exchange Meetup. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. See Sep. 11 listing. ETC 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. Must have a doctor’s recommendation or be over 21 to enter. Free. Herbandmarket@gmail.com. (707) 630-4221. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Sep. 6 listing.

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MUSIC Ukulele Meet-Up and Play. First Saturday of every month, 2-3 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Sep. 19 listing. THEATER Clue. 7:30-9:15 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Sep. 11 listing. EVENTS Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. A city-wide celebration of the fruit of fall. Events include live music, downtown street fair, merchant and vendor street sales, children’s games and more. fortunaappleharvest.org. Pastels on the Plaza. 10 a.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Sponsored by area businesses to support North Coast Children’s Services, this event features more than 100 artists chalk drawing on the plaza during the Arcata Farmer’s Market. Speeder Crew Car Rides. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Timber Heritage Association, 930 Vance Ave., Samoa. See Sep. 19 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12-4 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Sep. 12 listing. FOOD Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Sep. 12 listing. Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Sep. 6 listing. Humboldt Dockside Saturday Seafood Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka. See Sep. 12 listing. SPORTS Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. See Sep. 12 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 Sep. 12 listing. Local Artists and Makers at Los Bagels. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Los Bagels, Arcata, 1061 I St. See Sep. 12 listing. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Sep. 6 listing.

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MUSIC Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. See Sep. 6 listing. THEATER Clue. 2-3:45 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Sep. 11 listing. Sunday! Matinee! Open Mic! Cabaret!. 2-4 p.m. Redwood Playhouse, 286 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. See Sep. 20 listing. FOOD Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Sep. 6 listing. Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Sep. 6 listing. ETC Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Sep. 6 listing. ■

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