The Alzheimer’s Resource Center and Redwood Caregiver Resource Center will offer a caregiver support group Wednesday, August 27 from 4-5 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 795 Berding St., Ferndale. The group is open to all caregivers. For more information, phone Maggie Kraft at 707-444-8254, ex. 202.
The Ink People Center for the Arts will host "The Collector’s Excavation Auction" on Saturday, August 30 from 5-8 p.m. at The Ink People, 411 12th St., Eureka. The auction will include local collectors’ art, including pieces from Brenda Tuxford’s personal collection, which can be viewed at www.cmarket.com. Submissions should be brought to the Ink People the week of August 26-28 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, contact The Ink People at 707-442-8413 or email libby@inkpeople.org.
DIM SUM BASICS cooking class with Maria Vanderhorst Wednesday at the Eureka North Coast Co-op from 6-8:30 p.m. $30 for co-op members or $40 for non-members. For registration and schedules visit www.northcoastco-op.com or phone Lindsay 707-443-6027, ext. 102.
The Humboldt County Library, KEET TV’s Ready to Learn Project and First 5 Humboldt have teamed up to present a series of programs called “Kindergarten, Here I Come!” Each presentation will include video, stories, activities and crafts designed to reassure children starting kindergarten and their parents.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's Fight Back Express will stop in Eureka on Wednesday, August 27 at St. Joseph's Hospital from 7-8 p.m. The bus is on a six-month, 25,000 mile tour across the country to raise awareness about cancer, prevention, and early detection. Speakers for the event include Humboldt County Supervisor Jimmy Smith, St. Joseph Hospital administrator Joseph Marks, and oncologist Join Luh, M.D.
The John Birch Society will meet Wednesday, August 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Boy Scouts District Office, located at 1007 Wood St., Eureka. Topics for discussion will include the United Nations and Codex Commissions.
The Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee will hold extended office hours on Thursday, August 28, for viewing Senator Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic Convention in Denver. The office, located at 129 5th Street in Eureka, across from Denney's, normally closes at 5 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. The speech is expected to take place at approximately 7 p.m. Pacific time. For more information, e-mail info@humboldtdemocrats.org or visit www.humboldtdemocrats.org.
Food for People will host a free cooking class titled "Cooking with Commodity and Seasonal Foods" on Thursday, August 28 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Eureka Co-Op Community Kitchen, 25 Fourth Street. Sign up sheets are posted at Food For People, or phone Kate at 707-445-3166 ex. 305. Class size is limited.
The Ink People Center for the Arts will host "The Collector’s Excavation Auction" on Saturday, August 30 from 5-8 p.m. at The Ink People, 411 12th St., Eureka. The auction will include local collectors’ art, including pieces from Brenda Tuxford’s personal collection, which can be viewed at www.cmarket.com. Submissions should be brought to the Ink People the week of August 26-28 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, contact The Ink People at 707-442-8413 or email libby@inkpeople.org.
FROM THE INDIAN SPICE SHELF cooking class with Betty Thompson Thursday at the Eureka North Coast Co-op from 6-8:30 p.m. $30 for co-op members or $40 for non-members. For registration and schedules visit www.northcoastco-op.com or phone Lindsay 707-443-6027, ext. 102.
The Sudbury Valley School Model of Self-Governance will present a video, discussion and refreshments on Aug. 28 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Adorni Recreation Center, Arts & Crafts Room, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. The event is free. For more information,
The Fortuna Senior Services Hiking Group will hike the trails in Russ Park, Ferndale on Friday, August 29. The terrain is varied, up and down hills in a forested park. Participants will meet at 8:30 a.m. at Rohner Park, Fortuna to carpool, or meet at approximately 8:50 a.m. at the main Russ Park trailhead on Bluff Street, Ferndale. All community residents age 50 and over and in good hiking health are welcome to attend. For more information, email lhc@saber.net or phone 707-725-7953.
Redwood Equine Partners, free demonstration day at 1561 Port Kenyon Road, Ferndale. Redwood Equine Partners is a service provider that assists with clear communication, and an opportunity to look at behavior patterns. Refreshments will be provided. No riding involved, no horse experience necessary. For directions and more information, phone 707-786-4158 or visit www.redwoodrequinepartners.com. There will be another free demonstration day on Aug. 29 at a different time.
Dialogue, a massive work of public art by noted San Francisco sculptor Michael Garibaldi Frick, will be on display at the Gazebo in Eureka’s Old Town on August 30 and 31. Unity of the Redwoods sponsors the exhibit. The accompanying documentary, Dialogue, will be shown at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 31 at Unity of the Redwoods, 1619 California Street in Eureka. Admission costs $5 for adults and $3 for students. For more information, contact the church office at 707-444-8725 or visit www.dialogueproject.net .
The 12th Annual Blues by the Bay Festival on Saturday and Sunday at Halvorson Park, Eureka. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with music from 10:30 until 7:00 p.m.
The Ink People Center for the Arts will host "The Collector’s Excavation Auction" on Saturday, August 30 from 5-8 p.m. at The Ink People, 411 12th St., Eureka. The auction will include local collectors’ art, including pieces from Brenda Tuxford’s personal collection, which can be viewed at www.cmarket.com. Submissions should be brought to the Ink People the week of August 26-28 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, contact The Ink People at 707-442-8413 or email libby@inkpeople.org.
The Roadmasters will perform from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Simon LeGree’s Roadhouse, Highway 299 at Denny Road, Hawkins Bar. Go to www.theroadmastersband.com for more information.
Dialogue, a massive work of public art by noted San Francisco sculptor Michael Garibaldi Frick, will be on display at the Gazebo in Eureka’s Old Town on August 30 and 31. Unity of the Redwoods sponsors the exhibit. The accompanying documentary, Dialogue, will be shown at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 31 at Unity of the Redwoods, 1619 California Street in Eureka. Admission costs $5 for adults and $3 for students. For more information, contact the church office at 707-444-8725 or visit www.dialogueproject.net .
The 12th Annual Blues by the Bay Festival on Saturday and Sunday at Halvorson Park, Eureka. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with music from 10:30 until 7:00 p.m.
Tolowa Dunes State Park & Lake Early Wildlife Area is hosting Bees and Blooms In the Dunes with Laura Julian (Botanist, Redwood National & State Parks), Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Lake Earl Wildlife Area Headquarters, 2591 Old Mill Rd., Crescent City.
I-Block party. Berel Alexander Ensemble, The Fickle Hillbillies, sambAmore, Ishi Dube, Massagana. I Street (between 10th & 11th), Arcata. Noon-6 p.m. (benefit for Arcata's sister-city of Camoapa, Nicaragua)
The 23rd annual I Block Party will be held Monday, Sept. 1 from noon to 6 p.m. on I Street in Arcata, between 10th and 11th streets in front of Los Bagels. The event will benefit Arcata's sister city, Camoapa, Nicaragua. Admission is free. The event will include live music, local beer and food for sale, and activities for children. For more information phone Aleta at 707-822-5195.
The Eureka Nicotine Anonymous group meets every Monday evening at 7 p.m. in the American Cancer Society Conference Room, 2942 F St, Eureka. For anyone who has a desire to stop using nicotine. For more information, phone 707-227-8373.
Nicotine Anonymous meets every Monday from 7-8 p.m. at the American Cancer Society Conference Room, 2942 F Street, Eureka. Drop-ins are welcome. Phone 707-498-5653 for more information.
Hospice of Humboldt is seeking volunteers to provide support and companionship to patients, and respite for their caregivers. Volunteers would help with errands, gardening, shopping, and various other tasks. The next training session takes place in September. For an application, and for more information, phone Kathleen Kistler at 707-445-8443.
Asian Hip Hop Summit ft. Dumbfoundead, Lyraflipm Chosen 1, Youthinasia, DJ D-Strukt, Republican Duck Hunters, Franco (of the Dirty Rats), plus MC Battle. Red Fox Tavern
The Alzheimer's Resource Center (a program of the Humboldt Senior Resource Center) and Redwood Caregiver Resource Center will hold a caregiver support group Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 3-4 p.m. at the Addie Meedom House, 1445 Parkway Drive, Crescent City. For more information, phone 707-444-8254 ex. 202.
The Alzheimer's Resource Center (a program of the Humboldt Senior Resource Center) and Redwood Caregiver Resource Center will hold a caregiver support group Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 4-5 p.m. at Timber Ridge Assisted Living Center, 1400 Nursery Rd., McKinleyville. For more information, phone 707-444-8254 ex. 202.
The Humboldt Association of Realtors 14TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT DINNER AND AUCTION will be held Sept. 4 and 5. The dinner and auction will be held Sept. 4 at the Elks Lodge, 445 Herrick Ave., Eureka, and costs $40 to attend. The tournament will be held
On Saturday, September 4 exhibits around the Humboldt State University Natural History Museum are marked to highlight HSU student participation and contributions. HSU Student Appreciation day runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vanessa Blot of California Reptorium will give a live reptile and amphibian talk from 1 to 2 p.m. HSU students and members are free. Admission costs $2 for children and seniors, $3 for adults, and $10 for a family of 4 or more. The Museum is located at 1315 G Street, Arcata. For more information, phone 707-826-4479 or visit www.humboldt.edu/~natmus .
The Alzheimer's Resource Center (a program of the Humboldt Senior Resource Center) and Redwood Caregiver Resource Center will hold a caregiver support group Thursday, Sept. 4 from 4-5 p.m. at Fortuna Adult Day Health Services, 2280 Newburg Rd., Fortuna. For more information, phone 707-444-8254 ex. 202.
The Arcata Chamber of Commerce will host their First Thursday Network at Mad River Brewing Co. on Sept. 4 from 5:30-7 p.m. Mad River Brewing Co. is located at 195 Taylor Way in Blue Lake. For more information, contact the Arcata Chamber of Commerce at 707-822-3619 or e-mail arcata@arcatachamber.com.
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