continued from previous page LIFETREE CAFE: JOIN THE CONVERSATION. What happens when you think your dreams have died? Join the conversation about Mandy Harvey, a singer who suffered hearing loss and continued to follow her dreams. Sun., May 6, 7 p.m. Lifetree Café, 76 13th St., Arcata. Free Admission. Questions, Contact Bob Dipert 672-2919, bobdipert@hotmail.com. (CMM-0503)
HUMBOLDT CAPOEIRA ACADEMY. Spring Session: Feb. 1-June 15. Classes: Beginner Basics, Tues.s & Thurs.s, 6-7:30 p.m. Advanced Adults, Mon.s & Wed.s, 6-8 p.m. All Ages All Levels Community Class, Sat.s, Noon-2 p.m. Arcata, (707) 498-6155. www.humboldtcapoeira.com. HSU Students First Class Free. (F-0531)
Dance, Music, Theater, Film
NIA. Nia has arrived in Humboldt County! Dance fusion fitness program blending healing arts, dance arts, and martial arts. Weds at the Bayside Grange, 6:30-7:30pm., 2297 Jacoby Creek Rd. Your first class is always FREE! Regular fees $6/$4 Grange Members. Pauline Ivens 707-441-9102, waterpolly@gmail.com (F-0531)
AERIAL SILKS. With Celeste Castillo of Argentina. 8 years teaching experience. Tues. 3-5 Int/Adv., 6-8 Beg., Far North Climbing Gym 1065 K St. Arcata. Thurs 4-6 Beg. Synapsis 47 W. 3rd St. Eureka, $60 monthly $20 drop-in. Flycirca@yahoo.com (DMF-0726)
NORTH COAST FENCING ACADEMY. Fencing (with swords!). Improve your mind and body in a fun, intense workout, and a very chill environment. Ages 8 and up. 1459 M St., Arcata, contact Justin (707) 601-1657 text or phone, or email northcoastfencingacademy@gmail.com (F-1206)
DISCOVER ARGENTINE TANGO! Beginning lessons Sun., 5-5:45 p.m. Practica 6-7p.m., $6 Studio of Dance Arts, Eureka. 445-2655, 822-6170. (DMT-0628)
DANCE WITH DEBBIE. Ballroom, Latin, & Swing. Group & Private lessons. Weddings & special events. Learn to dance and have fun doing it! Call (707) 4643638, or visit www.dancewithdebbie.biz (DMT-0628) LEARN 2 HOOP DANCE. Foundational Hoop Dance series starts every few weeks in Arcata. Ongoing int/ adv. workshops. Private lessons. Hoops/collapsible hoops for sale. www.chakranation.com (DMT-1227) WEST AFRICAN DANCE. Tues.s, Thurs.s, 5:30-7 p.m., at Redwood Raks, Arcata. All levels welcome. Live drumming. Dulce, 832-9547, Christina, 498-0146. (DMT-0531) MODERN DANCE. With Bonnie Hossack. Int/Adv., Sun.s, 10:30 a.m.-noon and Wed.s, 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Int. for teens, Mon.s, 4-5:30 p.m., Pan Arts Studio at 1049 C Samoa (Samoa @ K St.), Arcata. $10/class; $5/ students with valid ID. Info: 601-1151 or panartstudiodance.gmail.com. (DMT-0531) TRILLIUM DANCE STUDIO PRESENTS: Salsa Lessons with Ozzy Ricardez and Miss Julie. All levels Welcome. Ongoing, drop-in Fri. nights, 7-8:15 p.m. 1925 Alliance Rd., in Arcata (x st. Foster) $7 single $10 couple. (DMT-0531) GUITAR/PIANO LESSONS. All ages, beginning and intermediate. Seabury Gould 444-8507. (DMT-1227) SAXOPHONE/FLUTE LESSONS. All ages, beginneradvanced, jazz improvisation, technique. Susie Laraine: 441-1343. (DMT-1227) PIANO LESSONS. Beginners, all ages. Experienced. Judith Louise 476-8919. (DMT-1227) BELLY DANCING WITH SHOSHANNA. Feel fabulous in classes for all levels in Arcata at Redwood Raks. 616-6876 or Shoshannaland.com. (DMT-1227)
Fitness
NEW AT CROSSFIT EUREKA! Offering Core Strength, Kettlebell, FitMom Prenatal Movement, Vinyasa Fow Yoga, Clinics for Endurance Runners, Foundations with Dr. Phil Pritting D.C. www.crossfiteureka.com, crossfiteureka@gmail.com. (F-0719) AIKIBOJITSU. Get your black belt in stick! New beginning classes in Aikibojitsu, The Art of the Staff, taught by Tom Read Sensei, Chief Instructor of Northcoast Aikido, with over 40 years of experience in martial arts. Classes meet Sat.s 9 a.m- 10 a.m., at Northcoast Aikido, 890 G Street, Arcata (entrance in back, by fire station). $20 per class, Visit www. aikibojitsu.com (F-1206) ZUMBA FITNESS. Sat.s, 10-11 a.m. Lose weight, get fit, have fun. Sun Yi’s Academy, 1215 Guintoli Ln., Arcata. $5 class. Michele, 445-2355. (F-0517)
ZUMBA. Latin-inspired fitness program using international music and various dance styles including Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue and Reggaeton for a great cardio workout. Every Mon. and Thurs. at the Bayside Grange 6-7 p.m., 2297 Jacoby Creek Rd. $6/$4 Grange members. Every Wed. 6-7 p.m. in Fortuna at the Monday Club, 610 Main St. Every Tues. at the Trinidad Town Hall 12 p.m. and every Thur. at the Eureka Vets Hall 12 p.m. Marla Joy 707-845-4307. (F-0531) ZUMBA WITH MIMI. Put the FUN back into your workout! Latin & Pop music, sure to leave you sweaty and smiling! Wed. & Fri. 9:30 a.m. at Redwood Raks in the Old Creamery Building, Arcata. Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 a.m., Fri. 5:30 p.m., Humboldt Capoeira Academy, Arcata. (F-1227) NORTH COAST SELF DEFENSE ACADEMY. Come learn your choice of Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Lau Kune Do Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Stand-up/Kickboxing & MMA. Group and private sessions available 7 days a week for men, women and children; all experience and fitness levels welcome. Call or visit (707) 822-6278 or 820 N St., Building #1 Suite C, Arcata www.northcoastselfdefense.com (F-1227) SUN YI’S ACADEMY OF TAE KWON DO. Classes for kids and adults, child care, fitness gym, and more. Tae Kwon Do Mon-Fri 5-6 p.m., 6-7 p.m., Sat 10-11 a.m. Come watch or join a class, 1215 Giuntoli Lane, or visit www.sunyisarcata.com, 825-0182. (F-1227) DANCE-FIT. Dance, aerobics & strength training all in one class ! Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 a.m First class is free. Drop in for $5 per class or 14 classes for $55. No Limits tap & jazz studio, corner of 10th & K st. Arcata. 825-0922 (F-1227) NORTHCOAST AIKIDO FOUNDATION. Instructing non-violent martial arts since 1978. Mon.-Fri., 6-7:30 pm. Adult Beginning Special: 6 weeks for $99, enrollment ongoing. Children’s classes Mon. or Wed., 4-5 pm, $40/month. Visitors welcome! 890 G Street, Arcata, entrance around back. 826-9395. www. northcoastaikido.org. (F-1227)
Garden
PURE ANALYTICS WITH SAMANTHA MILLER. FREE, The Potency Testing Process. Session 4 of 4 series on medical cannabis. Fri., May 4, 6-8 p.m. Class will address the types of equipment used, how results are calculated and explain how to compare results from different types of equipment. Learn the importance sampling, standards and calibration and understand the extraction process. 707 Campus, 1881 Barnett Ct., #4, Redway Meadows Business Park. Register online at www.707cannabiscollege.com, (707) 6729860. (G-0503)
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FOUNDATION COURSE. In Cannabis Law, Medicinal Uses and Horticulture. $275. Sat. & Sun., May 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Beginning level class. Participants will leave knowing how to start, grow, harvest, dry/cure and store their own medicine. Will address small indoor soil systems but have a focus on outdoor organic practices. Medical Applications class addresses the cannabinoids and their effects, delivery methods, dosage and contraindications. The Law class covers history of cannabis in the US as well as existing and evolving California law. Held at Hummingbird Healing Center 1626 Myrtle Ave. Eureka CA. Register online, www.707cannabiscollege.com or, (707) 672-9860. (G-0503)
Kids & Teens
CRAFTY KIDS AGES 7 & UP. Every Wed., 4-6 p.m. $25. Introduction to a variety of fun creative crafts, sewing and felting. Snack and materials included. Origin Design Lab, 426 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www.origindesignlab.com. (K-0531) FRESH VOICES MUSIC PROGRAM. Teens 12-17 invited to write lyrics, create beats and record original songs on professional equipment. All genres of music welcome. Friendly, pressure free environment. Tues.s, 6-8 p.m., John Ryan Youth Center, 1653 J St. Call 4414240. (K-0503) SATURDAYS AT THE GULCH. Youth ages 10-14 invited to skate at Cooper Gulch Skate Park, play disc golf & hang out! Activities supervised; youth must provide their own helmet and board. 1720 10th St., next to parking lot. Sat’s, 3-5 p.m. Call 441-4240 for information. (K-0503) WEEKEND CRAFTY KIDS AGES 7 & UP. Every Sat. Morning 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25. Introduction to a varied of fun creative crafts, sewing and felting, Snack and materials included. Origin Design Lab, 426 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www. origindesignlab.com. (K-0531) ZUMBA FOR TWEENS & TEENS. Great music in a fun dance environment! Energizing four-week class, ages 12-17, Wed’s, 4-4:45 p.m starting May 9, $20. A chance to move, get their heart rates up & have a good time while getting fit. Call 441-4244 or visit The Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Dr. (K-0503) CHILDREN’S MUSIC. Make music, sing, play, listen, and dance with Redwood Musikgarten! 8-week classes starting May 10, for toddlers/preschoolers. D St. Neighborhood Center. www.cityofarcata.org/ departments/parks-recreation, 822-7091. (K-0503)
CAPOEIRA KIDS. Spring Session 2012: Feb. 1-June 15. Classes: Beginner Kids (Age 5-7), Tues.s & Thurs.s, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Beginner kids (Age 8 & up), Tues.s & Thurs.s, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Toddler Tumblers (Ages 3 & 4), Tues.s, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Advanced Kids (Ages 5-7), Mon.s & Wed.s, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Advanced Kids (Ages 8 & up), Mon.s & Wed.s, 4:30-6 p.m. Arcata, (707) 498-6155. www.humboldtcapoeira.com. (K-0531) ACTIVE KIDS = HAPPY KIDS. Come learn selfconfidence, discipline and respect while gaining true life skills through martial arts. North Coast Self Defense Academy is offering two introductory lessons for only $14 with this ad. Call or visit- (707) 822-6278 or 820 N St, Building #1 Suite C, Arcata www. northcoastselfdefense.com (K-1227)
Lectures
CHOCOLATE MEDICINE WITH POWER FOODS. Fri., June 8, 2-5 p.m. $65 + $10 lab fee. Learn to make powerful, vital, aphrodisiac treats to use as medicine for body and spirit. You will be able to prepare the treats as demonstrated and also learn how to add cannabis medicine to recipes. 707 Campus, 1881 Barnett Ct., #4, Redway Meadows Business Park. Register online, www.707cannabiscollege.com, (707) 672-9860. (W-0607) LET’S GET ORGANIZED! Taught by a professional organizer, who will help you take control of your surroundings, your time, your paper piles, you name it. With Colleen Longo. Thurs., May 31-June 21, 5:30-7 p.m. $125. Pre-registration required. Call HSU Extended Education at 826-3731 to register, or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended. (L-0510) PLANNING YOUR RETIREMENT. Premier Financial Group, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor, invites you to a free seminar on Tues., June 6, 5:15 p.m-6:30 p.m. at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Dr. Room 212, Eureka. Let us help you gain clarity and confidence around your retirement. RSVP at (707) 443-2741 or online at www.premieradvisor. com. (LE-0531) CANNABIS IN THE HISTORY OF HUMAN SPIRITUALITY. With Wendy Read part 1 of a 2 part series Fri., May 18, 6-9 p.m. $45. Look at how religion has evolved and the role that Cannabis has played in the “great leaps forward” of human evolution and enlightenment up to the time of Christ. Introduction to Plant Spirit Communication class. 707 Campus, 1881 Barnett Ct., #4, Redway Meadows Business Park. Register online, www.707cannabiscollege.com, (707) 672-9860. (LE-0517)
FC SAMOA SOCCER ACADEMY. SUMMER MINIACADEMIES. Base Camps: Guaranteed learning “packaged” in fun and age-appropriate games Ages: 8-12yrs. Elite and/or Varsity Prep: age 11-15yrs Intensive week-long program for serious soccer athletes. June 18-Aug. 10. Various programs M-Fri. See online. Crescent City. Redway, Cutten. Eureka (Alice Birney). Arcata (French pro only). Base Camps $95 for 15 hours 9 am.-noon, French pro $220 (24-30 hours). E-mail for more info. mufc06@yahoo.com,Website: www.fcsamoa.com, Low income (partial)scholarships ALWAYS available upon application. (K-0614)
Over 50
SEQUOIA PARK ZOO’S ANIMAL MASK-ARADE. For 5-7 year olds. Sat., May 12. Join us for a wild adventure. Call 441-4263 or visit sequoiaparkzoo. net for info. (K-0503)
Spiritual
FOLLOW YOUR HEART MOTHER’S DAY MAGIC. Make mom something sparkly special. Kids 7- 13. Sat., May 5 and/or May 12. 2-4 p.m. $20/session. Ms. Jasmine. 601-9901. McKinleyville. (K-0510)
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-1227) THE EUREKA THEATER, THEN & NOW. Glimpse into the history of the theater, including original photos, remodels and more. Includes a walking tour of the theater. With Wendy and Chuck Petty. Fri., May 25, 6-8 p.m. and Sat., May 26, 1-3 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0510) COSMIC VISIONS. Transform your Nature trips into profoundly ecstatic experiences. HSU Center Activities workshop taught by Dr. Stone Brusca begins June 3. Visit www.CosmicVisionsWorkshop.com (S-0531) THE SACRED MOVEMENTS OF THE FOURTH WAY. Dances for Self-Development and Awareness. April 28, May 12, 26. Sat 9:45-11:30 am, 854 10th St. Arcata. (S-0524)