HUMBOLDT BAY WILDLIFE REFUGE, THEN & NOW. Explore the past and future of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge with Candee Fetsch Kimbrell, Eric Nelson, Gisela Rohde and Denise Seeger. Thurs., July 26, 6-8 p.m. and Sat. (field trip), July 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0719) THE ARAB SPRING. Discuss the unrest in the Middle East, focusing on Syria, with HSU Professor Emeritus Dr. Tom Gage. Tues., July 10-31, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $50/ OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0719) HIDDEN TREASURES IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD. OLLI members can spend the day enjoying Humboldt’s treasures: Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge and the Humboldt Botanical Gardens. Starts with a biologist lecture on the wildlife refuge’s history and birds. Then members will enjoy a boxed lunch at the botanical gardens, and hear a presentation by the gardens’ president Evelyn Giddings on the history of the area and development of the gardens. Sat., July 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee (OLLI members only): $50. To register/become a member, call OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0705) MAKING YOUR CASE, THE ART AND CRAFT OF ADVOCACY. You want to change the world. Or sell your idea to a prospective funder or policymaker. Or get your spouse to travel to Antarctica. So where do you start? Learn the art of advocacy, the effective articulation and marketing of your ideas and creating the desired end result, with Jane Woodward, PhD. Wed., July 11-25, 3:30-5:50 p.m. $40/OLLI members, $65/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0705) PAINTING THE BAY, A WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP. Join watercolor artist Judy Evenson to explore watercolor techniques on the subject of waterfront life. Tues.-Thurs., July 17-19, 1-4 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0705) RIVERS & STREAMS NATURE WRITING EXCURSION. Enjoy and explore the Mad River, write about your experience, and then create book art to display your writing. With Emily Gibson. Thurs., July 12, Noon-2 p.m. and Fri., July 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0705) SOUL COLLAGE©, THE CHALLENGER. Make a collage from cut-out images out of magazines and other sources and access the many different parts of yourself in the process. This second workshop in the series “The Fool, the Challenger and the Friend” focuses on the “challenger” archetype/sub-personality/significant person. With Janet Patterson. (This course may be taken independently of the series.) Tues., July 17, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $30/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-0705)
Spiritual
ARCATA ZEN GROUP MEDITATION. Beginners welcome. Sun., 8 a.m. North Coast Aikido Center, on F St. between 8th and 9th in Arcata. Wed., 6-7 p.m. at First Christian Church, 730 K, Eureka, ramp entrance and upstairs; newcomers please come 5 minutes early. Sun. contact, 826-1701. Wed. contact, barryevans9@ yahoo.com, or for more info. call (707) 826-1701. www. arcatazengroup.org. (S-1227)
TAROT AS AN EVOLUTIONARY PATH. Classes in Eureka and Arcata. Private mentorships, readings. Carolyn Ayres, 442-4240, www.tarotofbecoming. com. (S-1227)
Sports/Recreation
LEARN TO ROW ! Adult Clinics: Aug. 7-18, Tues.Thurs. 5:30-7:30 p.m, Sat. 8-10 a.m, $175. Ages 18+. Humboldt Bay Rowing Association, No experience required. www.hbra.org or 707-845-4752 for more info. (SR-0802) FAMILY KICKBALL TOURNAMENT. Come kick it with your family! Sat., Aug. 18. Teams minimum of 6 players, including minimum of 2 youth players, (17 & under), max of 9 players. $25 per team. Call 4414240 or register at Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Dr. (SR-0705) SUMMER BOCCE LEAGUE. Join Arcata Recreation for our Summer Bocce League! Players of all abilities, ages 13 and older are welcome to join this league. League runs for 7 weeks, July 12 – Aug. 23, Thurs’s 5:30 p.m–Dusk at Larson Park Bocce Courts. $40 per participant. For more information call 822-7091 or visit our website www.cityofarcata.org. (SR-0712) ROLLER SKATING. Blue Lake Parks & Recreation Tues./Thurs., 1-3 p.m., Fri./Sat., 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Adult Skate: 2nd Sun. of every month, 6:309:30 p.m. To schedule birthday parties, call 668-5932 or find us on facebook at parks-rec@bluelake.ca.gov. (SR-0830)
Therapy/Support
SEX/ PORN DAMAGING YOUR LIFE & RELATIONSHIPS ? Confidential help is available. saahumboldt@ yahoo.com or 845-8973 (T-1227)
Vocational
NEW BUSINESS PROGRAM FOR PLANNING & ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDERS. North Coast Small Business Development Center is launching a program aimed at small planning & engineering services consultants looking to improve their business acumen and to increase the success of their enterprises. A rare opportunity for local planners, natural resource planners, engineers, designers, soils scientists, surveyors, GIS mapping specialists, environmental scientists, land management specialists and other similar professionals to participate in a free, intensive, applied business training program. Learn more, plan to attend an informational meeting Mon., July 9, 12:30 p.m. in the large conference room at The Prosperity Center, 520 E St., Eureka. Application deadline is Fri., July 13 at 5 p.m. Program is scheduled to begin in late July and continue until Feb. 2013. For more information visit our website: www.northcoastsbdc.org/planning or contact (707) 445-9612, hartwell@northcoastsbdc. org. (V-0712) NOTARY TRAINING. One-day seminar for new and renewing notaries provides the practical training needed to pass the comprehensive exam required for all California Notaries. Mon., July 30, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $149 plus additional fees for live scan, photo and exam. Pre-registration required. Call HSU Extended Education to register, 826-3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended/notary. (V-0719)
Stay up to date, all summer long, with activities for kids with our May 17th, 2012 edition, or online at northcoastjournal.com
CHILD ABUSE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. With Cara Barnes, M.A., and Carolyn Albee, M.A. Fri., July 20, 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 is required. Call HSU Extended Education to register, 826-3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended. (V-0705)
Wellness/Bodywork
NEW CLIENTS $10 OFF. Myrtletowne Healing Center since 2005. A Hidden Gem on Myrtle Ave., specializing in therapeutic massage. We will assist you on your road to recovery or work with you on that chronic pain issue. Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, reflexology, acupressure, uterine centering, lymph drainage, lomi lomi, and more. Founders Hilary Wakefield and Sarah Maier are both Doulas, we do pregnancy massage as well! You are worth it, call today (707) 441-9175 (MB-0823) DANDELION HERBAL CENTER. Classes with Jane Bothwell. HIGH COUNTRY HERB WEEKEND, July 27-29. Join us on the top of the world at this special botanical preserve. BEGINNING WITH HERBS. Sept. 19 – Nov. 7, eight Wed. evenings plus two herb walks. Learn the basics with many hands-on activities, pre-req to 10 month course. Register online www. dandelionherb.com or call (707) 442-8157. (W-0726) LEARN AYURVEDA. With Traci Webb. 3-DAY BEGINNING WITH AYURVEDA introductory weekend immersion, July 20-22, Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Elements, Nutrition, Herbs, Aromas, Colors, Yoga, $249. 5 MONTH AYURVEDA FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM-B, 5 weekend immersions, Aug. 24-Dec.19. REGISTER Northwest Institute of Ayurveda: info@ayurvedicliving.com, (707) 601-9025. (W-0719) HERBAL ALLIES WITH WENDY READ. Sat., Sept. 22, 2-4 p.m. $45 + $15 lab fee. Part 3 of making herbal medicine series teaches students how to combine other herbs with your cannabis salves infusions and teas to improve effectiveness. 707 Campus, 1881 Barnett Ct., #4, Redway Meadows Business Park. 707 Cannabis College, www.cannabiscollege.com, (707) 672-9860. (W-0920)
The Gestures of Collaboration
a choreography and performance workshop with Stephanie Silvia. July 9-13, 9:30-1:30 www.humboldtdancer.net/gestures
MAKING MEDICINE, SALVES & TEAS. Part 2, with Wendy Read. Fri., Aug. 3, 6-8 p.m. $45 + $15 lab fee. Use infused oil from part one to make salve, new students make salve from oil provided. Also learn to make medicinal teas. 707 Campus, 1881 Barnett Ct., #4, Redway Meadows Business Park. 707 Cannabis College, www.cannabiscollege.com, (707) 672-9860. (W-0802) START YOUR CAREER IN MASSAGE THERAPY! Evening classes begin Sept. 4, 2012 at Arcata School of Massage. 650-Hour Therapeutic Massage Certification will prepare you for Professional 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-1227) ●
North Coast Academy
Improve your mind and body in a fun, intense workout, and a very chill environment. Adults & kids ages 8 and up. Contact Justin (707) 601-1657 Text or Phone. 1459 M. St. Arcata. northcoastfencingacademy@gmail.com northcoastfencing.tripod.com northcoastjournal.com • NORTH COAST JOURNAL • THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2012
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