North Coast Journal 05-22-14 Edition by North Coast Journal

50 and Better

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI). Offers dynamic classes for people age 50 and over. Call 826−5880 or visit www.humboldt.edu/olli to register for classes (O−1225) AMENDS: THE TWELVE PRINCIPLES OF FORGIVE− NESS. Practicing forgiveness can lead to greater health, a sense of well−being, and healthier rela− tionships. Engage in the process of writing, asking questions, shifting perceptions and learning to tell your story from a new perspective. With Sharon Ferrett. Thurs., June 12, 5−7 p.m. and Sat., June 14, 10 a.m.−2 p.m. OLLI members $50/nonmembers $75. OLLI: 826−5880, www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−0605) CLIMATE CHANGE. Water and forests in the North Coast Region. Examine impacts of recent climate changes and expected future changes on water resources, ecosystems, coastal sea−level changes, redwood tree growth, and wildfire. With Rosemary Sherriff. Fri., May 30, 3−6 p.m. and Sat., May 31, 9 a.m.−1 p.m., $55/OLLI members, $80/nonmembers. OLLI: 826−5880, www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−0522) CREATIVE NONFICTION WRITING: AN INTRO− DUCTION. Explore and develop writing about real stuff− profiles of interesting people or places, or moments from your life. With Heal McKnight. Tues’s. and Wed’s,, June 10−25, 6−8 p.m. OLLI members $65/nonmembers $90. OLLI: 826−5880, www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−0605) FREE MEDICARE WORKSHOPS. Offered by Area 1 Agency on Aging’s trained HICAP counselors the second Thurs. of every month through Aug. Hour− long workshops make Medicare understandable. Drop by second floor conference room at A1AA, 434 Seventh St., Eureka. Supplementing Medicare, 4−5 p.m., June 12. On deck: Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, July 10, 4−5 p.m. (O−0605) IMPRESSIONISM FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERY & BEYOND. Focus on the figurative and landscape painting of the major impressionist artists. Paint− ings from the National Gallery in Washington will be emphasized. With Ron Johnson. Tues’s., June 10− 17, 6−8 p.m. OLLI members $45/nonmembers $70. OLLI: 826−5880, www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−0605) LIBRARY SERVICES WORKSHOPS. Join Librarians Katie LaSala and Carly Marino for a tour of the HSU library to learn about its collections, computer lab use, understanding call numbers, finding scholarly articles, using eBooks, navigating the website, and using research guides. Thurs., June 12, 10 a.m.−Noon or Mon., June 16, 2−4 p.m. Free to OLLI Members. OLLI: www.humboldt.edu/olli, 826 −5880 (O−0605) LIFE & FILMS OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN. Join Philip Wright to screen and discuss notable films from Charlie Chaplin, considered to be one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of American cinema. Wed’s., June 11−July 9, 6−9 p.m. OLLI members $75/nonmembers $100. OLLI: 826−5880, www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−0605) YOGA WITH OLLI. Improve balance, strength, flex− ibility and concentration with yoga for all levels and body types. With Laurie Birdsall. Gentle Yoga on Mon’s., June 9−30, 1:30−3 p.m. in Eureka. OLLI members $65/nonmembers $90 or Yoga in Fortuna on Tues’s, June 10−24, 10−11 a.m. OLLI members $30/ nonmembers $55. OLLI: www.humboldt.edu/olli, 826−5880 (O−0605)

WRITING ABOUT FOOD. Review a local restaurant, hone food writing vocabulary and share the expe− rience of eating in writing. With Evelyn Hampton. Tues’s. and Thurs’s., June 10−19, 10 a.m.−12:30 p.m. OLLI members $65/nonmembers $90. OLLI: 826− 5880, www.humboldt.edu/olli (O−0605)

FREE DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP. Walk−in support group for anyone suffering from depres− sion. Meet Mon’s 6:30 p.m −7:45 p.m, at the Church of the Joyful Healer, McKinleyville. Questions? Call (707) 839−5691. (TS−0529)

Pets & Animals

SEX/ PORN DAMAGING YOUR LIFE & RELATION− SHIPS? Confidential help is available. 825−0920, saahumboldt@yahoo.com or (TS−0529)

DOG TRAINING. Basic Obedience starts Sun., June 1, 11 a.m.−12 p.m. Puppy class starts Sun., June 1, 12−1 p.m. Rally Obedience starts Sat., May 31. Call Mette Bryans for info (707) 443−1183. (P−0522) BIRDING: TIPS AND TRIPS. Join Gary Bloomfield to become more familiar with Humboldt County breeding birds. Classroom discussions follow each day’s field trip, with tips and information on bird identification. Mon.−Sat., June 16−21 (Mon./Fri./Sat., 9 a.m.−noon; Tues./Wed./Thurs., 8 a.m.−3 p.m.). Fee: $120. One unit of optional academic credit in NRx112 is available for an additional $50. Call HSU College of eLearning and Extended Education to register: 826−3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/ extended (PA−0529)

Spiritual

ARCATA ZEN GROUP MEDITATION. Arcata & Eureka. Beginners welcome. ARCATA: Sun’s 7:55 a.m. At NorthCoast Aikido on F Street (entrance in alley between 8th and 9th, upstairs). Call 826− 1701 or visit arcatazengroup.org. EUREKA: Wed’s 5:55 p.m., First Methodist Church, enter single story building between F & G on Sonoma St, room 10. Call 845−8399 or barryevans9@yahoo.com for more information. (S−0626) KDK ARCATA BUDDHIST GROUP. Under the direc− tion of Lama Lodru Rinpoche. We practice Tibetan meditation, followed by discussion. All are welcome. For more info contact Lama Nyugu (707) 442−7068, Fierro_roman@yahoo.com. Sun’s 6 p.m, Community Yoga Center 890 G St, Arcata. Our webpage is www.kdkarcatagroup.org (S−0529) TAROT AS AN EVOLUTIONARY PATH. Classes in Eureka, and Arcata. Private mentorships, readings. Carolyn Ayres. 442−4240 www.tarotofbecoming.com (S−0529) YOU’RE INVITED TO A HU CHANT! Would you like to feel real peace? Heal your heart? Cope with change? HU (hue) is a sound vibration that connects you to the Divine. Tues. May 6, 7−7:30 p.m., (and every first Tues. of the month) Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. All are welcome for free. 444−2536, miraclesinyourlife.org (S−0529)

Sports & Recreation

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFE GUARD TRAINING & CERTIFICATION. SIGN UP NOW ! Classes will be June 22, 24, 25, 26 & July 1, in Willow Creek. Class limited to nine students. Ages 15−Adult. great job skill: lifeguards are in high demand. For more info. Call Dream Quest (530) 629−3564 or email dreamquestwillowcreek@hotmail.com (SR−0530)

Therapy & Support

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. We can help 24/7, call toll free 1−844−442−0711. (T−0529) SMOKING POT? WANT TO STOP? www.marijuana−anonymous.org (T−0731)

Vocational

CHILD ABUSE MADNATED REPORTER TRAINING. With Cara Barnes, MA, and Jed Mefford, MSW. Fri., June 13, 8:30 a.m.−4:30 p.m. $30 fee includes lunch. $25 additional for nursing or education academic credit or MFT/LCSW CEUs. Pre−registration required by June 9. Call HSU College of eLearning and Extended Education to register: 826−3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended (V−0529) COTTAGE FOOD OPERATORS WORKSHOP. May 28, $25. 445−7351. This two−part workshop is open to everyone interested in producing food products in their homes for sale. This hands−on workshop series will cover the use of fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, and honey in making value−added products in home kitchens as Cottage Food Operations (CFOs). (V−0522) DECOLONIZING SOCIAL WORK WITH INDIGE− NOUS COMMUNITIES. This online course is for current social workers and community members who work with indigenous communities. Instructor: Serenity Bowen. Course runs June 9− Aug. 1. Fee: $433.50 (includes 1.5 units of credit in SW 420). This course also meets a prerequisite of the online MSW program. To enroll, call HSU College of eLearning & Extended Education at 826− 3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended (V−0529)

Wellness & Bodywork

COURSE IN CONSCIOUSNESS. Learn meditation and gain greater clarity, happiness and peace in your life. Course covers several classic yogic paths to enlightenment and beginner techniques such as mantras. With David Sandercott. Tuesdays June 10− July 15, 6−8 p.m. Fee: $69. To enroll, call HSU College of eLearning & Extended Education at 826−3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended (W−0529) DANDELION HERBAL CENTER. Classes with Jane Bothwell. High Country Herb Weekend with Jane & Allison Poklemba. June 5−7. Come join us on the top of the world with majestic mountains, lakes and wildflowers at this special botanical preserve. Beginning with Herbs, Sept 17−Nov 5, 2014, 8 Wed. evenings. Learn medicine making, herbal first aid, and herbs for common imbalances. Register online www.dandelionherb.com or call (707) 442−8157. (W−0529) NEW CLIENTS $20 OFF EACH SESSION FOR UP TO THREE SESSIONS!! MyrtletownE Healing Center, 1480 Myrtle Ave, Eureka. A hidden gem on Myrtle in Eureka. Specializing in therapeutic bodywork. We will assist you on your road to recovery, help you work through that chronic pain issue, or give you that full body support with wellness massage. Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, reflexology, acupressure, abdominal massage, lymph drainage, lomi−lomi and more! You are worth it, call today! 441−9175. Now offering Deeksha − free community meditation. Sundays at 5. (W−0529)

RHYTHMIC MOVEMENT TRAINING (BRMT) Provides a screening protocol, and remedial exer− cises for retained infant reflexes. Delayed integra− tion of these early reflexes may adversely affect motor, emotional and cognitive development. Guided repetition of the reflex(es) with gentle, rhythmic movements have significant benefits helping ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning/behavior challenges. June 14−15, Garberville, CA. Contact fraser@asis.com (W−0522) START YOUR CAREER IN MASSAGE THERAPY. Now enrolling. Daytime classes start September 2 at Arcata School of Massage. 650−Hour Thera− peutic Massage Certification in California, and the National Exam. Our comprehensive program prepares your body, mind and heart to become a caring, confident professional massage therapist. Call 822−5223 for information or visit arcatamassage.com (W−0529) YOGA ALIGNMENT CAMP: TRANSFORM YOUR PRACTICE. At Om Shala Yoga. With Peggy Profant. Mon.−Fri., June 16−20, 1−3 p.m. Five days to immerse in Anusara alignment principles. Learn for the first time or refresh your skills. $125 or $108 if paid by May 31. 858 10th St. & 890 G St., Arcata. 825−YOGA (9642), www.omshalayoga.com. (W−0522) YOGA. At Om Shala Yoga. 7 days a week. 7:30 a.m. −7:30 p.m. More than 50 classes to choose from! Summer Special: 10 classes for $99. See website or call for details. 858 10th St., Arcata. 825−YOGA (9642). www.omshalayoga.com. (W−0522) default

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