SPIRITUAL BUT NOT RELIGIOUS. Nearly 30 percent of Americans identify themselves as spiritual but not religious. Discuss it at LifetreeCafe this week, Sun. Sept. 30, 7 p.m. 76 13th St., Arcata. 672-2919, www.campbellcreek. org for more info. (CMM-0927) EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION & INTERACTION. A management workshop. Gain insight into your own and others’ orientations, priorities and motives in carrying out work and relating to others. Learn how to adapt your approach to communicate and influence more effectively. With Janet Ruprecht. Fri., Oct. 5, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $100 (includes materials). Pre-registration required. Call HSU Distance & Extended Education to register, 8263731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended (CMM-0927)
List your class – just 50 cents/word per issue! Deadline: Monday, noon. Place online at www.northcoastjournal.com or e-mail: classified@northcoastjournal.com. Listings must be paid in advance by check, cash or Visa/MasterCard. Many classes require pre-registration.
Arts & Crafts
PHOTO TO PAINTING. Making your memories into Art: Learn how to turn your favorite photos into either a watercolor or acrylic painting. Sat.’s, Sept. 29–Nov. 17. 9:30 a.m.–Noon. Fee $99. CR Eureka Downtown Site. Information or to register, call College of the Redwoods Community Education, 834-5702 or www.redwoods.edu, visit Community Education link (AC-0927) SATURDAY WITH KATHY LEE. Keeping the art of hand needle work alive. Presenting a variety of 3 hour classes. 1-4 p.m. $40 plus $8 supply fee. Classes include: Intro to English Smocking, Intro Ribbon Embroidery and Intro to Doll Making. Origin Design Lab, 621 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www.origindesignlab.com. (AC-0927) THURSDAY EVENING WITH KATHY LEE. Keeping the art of hand needle work alive. Presenting a variety of 2 hour classes.6-8 p.m. $30. Min. 2/Max. 6 students. Projects include: Wonderful world of fabric yo yo’s and intro to shadow quilting. Origin Design Lab, 621 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www.origindesignlab.com. (AC-0927) TUESDAY SEWING WITH TINA. OFFERING A VARIETY OF BEGINNING SEWING PROJECTS. Every Tues., 6-8 p.m. $35. Projects include: Lined tote bag, Custom chef apron, Pillow cases and For baby. Origin Design Lab, 621 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www.origindesignlab.com. (AC-0927) LEARN TO KNIT SOCKS CLASS AT YARN. Thurs. Oct. 4 - 25, 5:30-7 p.m., Cost $60 Knit socks are fun to knit and a joy to wear. Learn how to knit socks using a short-row method to turn the heel. Call 443-YARN to register and for info. (AC-0927)
Communication
CONCIOUS PARENTING. Learn the four step system to create a happier healthier home life now. Uncover the hidden treasure of negative emotions; your own and your child’s. Create and maintain age appropriate clear boundaries delivered with kindness. And so much more! Parents of all age children are welcome. Parents only please. Four classes: Mon.s Oct. 8-29, 6-7:45 p.m., in Eureka. Cost is $80 payment options available. Call or text 775-313-7332 to register. (CMM-1004)
COMMUNITY MEDIATOR TRAINING. Annual course at Humboldt Mediation Services. Two-week, 34-hours, weekdays, Oct. 1, 2, 4, 9 and 11, 5:15- 9 p.m., and Sat., Oct. 6 and 13, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Facilitate meaningful discussion, deal with strong emotion, validate and reframe concerns, and reconcile differences to reach and draft workable agreements. Certifies participants to mediate disputes in Community Boards style of mediation. Discounts available for volunteers, students, seniors, and those who sign up with a friend (or foe). Contact HMS office, (707) 445-2505, email janet.s@ humboldtmediationservices.org or visit www.humboldtmediationservices.org (CMM-0927
Computers
INTRO TO ADOBE DREAMWEAVER. Learn essentials of website design in a step-by-step exploration of this dynamic web design application. With Annie Reid. Tues./Thurs., Oct. 9-23, 6:30-9 p.m. $135. Pre-registration required. Call HSU Distance & Extended Education to register, 826-3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended (C-0927)
Dance, Music, Theater, Film
DANCE TANGO! Practica Fri. Sept. 28, 7-9 p.m., $6, Studio of Dance Arts, Eueka. Humboldttango.org. NO SUMMER CLASSES (DMT-0927) SONGWRITING WORKSHOP WITH LYNDSEY BATTLE. Sat., Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $10. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 South Westhaven Dr., Call 677-0459 for more info. (DMT-0927) REDWOOD RAKS WORLD DANCE STUDIO, ARCATA. West African, Belly Dance, Tango, Salsa, Swing, Breakdance, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Zumba, Hula, Congolese, more! Kids and Adults, 616-6876. (DMT1227) PIANO LESSONS BEGINNING TO ADVANCED ALL AGES. 30 years joyful experience teaching all piano styles. Juilliard trained, remote lessons available. Nationally Certified Piano Teacher. Humboldtpianostudio.com. (707) 502-9469 (DMT-1115) DANCE WITH DEBBIE. Ballroom, Latin and Swing for adults & teens. Group and private lessons at North Coast Dance Annex in Eureka. Contact (707) 464-3638 or debbie@dancewithdebbie.biz. (DMT-1108) PIANO LESSONS. Beginners, all ages. Experienced. Judith Louise 476-8919. (DMT-1227) 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-1227) GUITAR/PIANO/VOICE 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)
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Fitness
NORTH COAST SELF DEFENSE ACADEMY. Come learn your choice of Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Techniques, Filipino Kali, Jun Fan Stand Up Kickboxing, & Muay Thai/MMA Sparring. 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) 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) HUMBOLDT CAPOEIRA ACADEMY. Fall Session Aug. 1-Dec. 15. Classes for Kids, Adults and Beginners. Martial Arts, Music and Acrobatics. Helps to improve strength, flexibility, coordination and self-control. Rental Space Available. For full class schedule visit www.humboldtcapoeira.com. (707) 498-6155, 865 8th St., Arcata. (F-1129) AIKIDO. Is an incredibly fascinating and enriching non-violent martial art with its roots in traditional Japanese budo. Focus is on personal growth and pursuit of deeper truth instead of competition and fighting. Yet the physical power you can develop is very real. Come observe any time and give it a try! The dojo is on Arcata Plaza above the mattress store, entrance is around back. Class every weeknight starting at 6 p.m., beginning enrollment is ongoing. www.northcoastaikido.org, info@northcoastaikido. org, 826-9395. (F-1227) KUNG FU & TAI CHI. Taught by Sifu Joshua Cuppett. Adult Kungfu: Tues./Wed./Thurs., 5-6 p.m., Sat., 1-2:30 p.m., Sun., 2-3 p.m. Kids Kungfu: Tues./Wed./ Thurs., 4-5 p.m. (uniform included), Adult Tai Chi, Wed.s, 6-7 p.m., Sun. 1-2 p.m. Kungfu Movie night is first Fri. of every month, 4-8 p.m. Lau Kune Do: Temple of Martial Arts, 445 I St., Arcata. arcatakungfu. com (F-0927) PANATUKAN, FILIPINO MARIAL ARTS. Taught by Hal Faulkner. Mon., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wed., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn Filipino boxing. Lau Kune Do: Temple of Martial Arts, 445 I St., Arcata. arcatakungfu. com (F-0927) 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) 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-0927) 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) 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)
ZUMBA WITH MARLA JOY. Elevate, Motivate, Celebrate another day of living. Exercise in Disguise. Now is the time to start, don’t wait. All ability levels are welcome. 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, Noon and every Thurs. at the Eureka Vets Hall, Noon. Marla Joy (707) 845-4307, marlajoy.zumba. com (F-1227)
Home & Garden
BASIC HOME REPAIR. Join us for a fun, practical class and learn basic plumbing; electrical; painting; window, door, and wall repair. Mon.’s, Oct. 8-Oct. 29, 6-8:30 p.m. Fee $65. CR Off Campus Site. Information or to register, call College of the Redwoods Community Education, 834-5702 or www.redwoods.edu, visit Community Education link. (HG-0927) GARDENING SCHOOL. First of a series of 4. Course 1 offered by the Humboldt District of California Garden Clubs, Inc. Oct. 12 -13, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m, Eureka. Speakers Deborah Giarud on Basic botany for gardeners and the parts of a plant. Sam Polly on Improving your Soil. Also Dr. Colette Beaupre and Donna Brink on House Plant Care and Plant propagation with hands on project. Maria Krenek with plants for sale and explain how to care for them. Those completing the series will be entitled to be Gardening Consultants. Fee $40 for one day or $75.00 for two days. Lunch is included each day. Study guide provided with course. Call 442-1387 or email mgoodwin@ northcoast.com for more information and a registration form. (G-0927)
Kids & Teens
CREATIVE DANCE FOR LITTLE FEET. Little ones are full of creative and physical energy, in this class kids learn to express themselves through dance as they fly like a bird, stretch like a cat and touch rainbows. Mon.s, Oct. 22-Nov. 12, 9:45-10:30 a.m., $25/$35 non-residents. For more information contact Arcata Recreation Division 822-7091 or visit www.cityofarcata.org/rec (K-0927) JUNIOR ARCATA SPORTS CLUB. Ages 4-6 years. Introducing a new sport each week including basketball, baseball, floor hockey, soccer and kickball. Emphasis on skill development and having fun! Tues.s, Oct. 6-Nov. 13, 3:15-4:00 p.m. Arcata Community Center, $40/$50 non-resident. For more information contact Arcata Recreation Division 822-7091 or visit www.cityofarcata.org/rec . (K-0927) RAIN FOREST CANOPY TOUR. Experience the Redwoods like never before as you climb, zip and rappel through the Humboldt Skies. Sat., Oct. 21, 9 a.m. OR 2 p.m., Redwood Park, Arcata. For participants ages 12 and older. Discover the Redwood Canopy from a whole new perspective! $49 / $59 non-residents. For more information contact Arcata Recreation Division 822-7091 or visit www.cityofarcata.org/rec (K-0927) THE G.U.L.C.H. TEEN PROGRAM. Teens ages 12-17 are invited to skateboard at the EurekaSkatePark, Play Disc Golf, Learn filmmaking & music production, or just chill and meet new friends! Tues.s & Thurs.s, 4-6 p.m. starting Oct. 16, 1720 10th St. in Eureka! Teens must have a waiver on file signed by their parent/ guardian. Please call 441-4240 for more information. (K-0927) CRAFTY KIDS AFTER SCHOOL FELT CLASSES. With Bequin. Tues.s or Thurs.s, 3:15-5:30 p.m. $20 + $5 material fee per day. Min. 3/Max. 6 students. Intro to the wonders of felting wool fibers with several projects created to take home. Includes materials. Origin Design Lab, 621 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www.origindesignlab.com. (K-0927)