ROWING. Humboldt Bay Rowing Association is forming its competitive Junior Crew Team for ages 12 and up. No experience necessary, must know how to swim. Contact Scott at 845-4752 or hbrajrscoach@ me.com or visit www.hbra.org. (K-0927)
Over 50
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)
BOTANICAL DRAWING. Learn basic fundamentals of drawing plants while focusing on line, shape, value and texture. With Tim Clewell. Thurs., Oct. 18-Nov. 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $60/OLLI members, $85/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-1011)
Language
INTRODUCTORY RUSSIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE. For those with little or no knowledge of the Russian language. Natalia Novikova will help you become familiar with the Cyrillic alphabet, basic reading and writing, and everyday communication. You’ll also learn Russian history, arts and literature along the way. Beginning: Mon., Oct. 8-Dec. 3 (no class Nov. 19), 5:30-7:30 p.m. Intermediate: Wed., Oct. 10-Dec. 5 (no class Nov. 21), 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fee for each session: $100. Pre-registration required. Call HSU Distance & Extended Education at 826-3731 to register, or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended (L-0927)
Lectures
DISASTERS DON’T WAIT. Have Your Supply Kits Ready. Get your supplies ready for response to an earthquake, tsunami or severe weather. With Judy Warren of HSU Regional Training Institute, Community Disaster Preparedness. $25. Wed., Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m., Azalea Hall, McKinleyville. Pre-registration required: www.humboldt.edu/rti/supplykits or call HSU Distance & Extended Education at (707) 8263731. (L-1011) LIVING ON SHAKY GROUND. How to Survive Earthquakes & Tsunamis in Northern California. A free class. Thurs., Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m. at Pacific Union School, Multipurpose Room, Arcata. Pre-registration required: Call (707) 499-0754. With Judy Warren of HSU Regional Training Institute, Community Disaster Preparedness (www.humboldt.edu/rti). Funding provided by the Calif. Emergency Management Agency Earthquake and Tsunami Program. (L-1011) DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS. Our region relies on its local businesses to remain open after a disaster to help the community quickly recover. This course provides a simple but effective plan to identify and mitigate hazards, create a sensible business disaster plan, prepare disaster supplies kits, identify and strengthen building weaknesses, plan to reduce injuries and save lives. Instructor: Judy Warren. Wed., Oct. 10, Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, Eureka (next to Adorni Center), 6-9 p.m. Fee: $50. For more details, fees and to register: www.humboldt.edu/rti or call HSU Distance & Extended Education at 707-826-3731. (LE-0927) DYNAMIC WRITING. The Creative Life Adventure. A workshop on writing styles and techniques, exercises and publication mechanics with Jesse Austin. Sat., Oct. 6-20, Noon-3:30 p.m. $55. Pre-registration required. Call HSU Distance & Extended Education to register, 826-3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/ extended (LE-0927) FOOD SAFETY. Preparing for any emergency includes food safety. Learn the basics of selecting appropriate nutritious foods, storage and preparation of edible supplies, especially when there is no power. Presented by HSU Regional Training Institute, Community Disaster Preparedness. $25. Wed., Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m., Trinidad City Hall. Pre-registration required: www.humboldt.edu/rti/foodsafety or call HSU Distance & Extended Education at (707) 826-3731. (L-1004)
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)
HOUSING HUMBOLDT’S HISTORY. An Insider’s Look at Local Museums. Hear an introductory presentation by Jerry Rohde, and then visit the Blue Lake, Ferndale, Fortuna Depot and Trinidad museums, where directors and staff will conduct tours. Sat., Oct. 20-Nov. 17, 1-3 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-1011) THE LIVES & TIMES OF FOUR FOREFATHERS OF EVOLUTIONARY THEORY. Join Dr. Robert Rasmussen, Emeritus Professor of Botany at HSU to discuss Carl Linnaeus, Alexander von Humboldt, Charles Darwin and Brother Gregor Mendel. Wed., Oct. 24-Nov. 14, 3-5 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-1011) THE UNIVERSAL WORD CARD DECK. Open new worlds of possibility for prose, poetry and visual art by making your own deck of word cards, following the instructions of iconic poet Michael McClure. With Stephanie Silvia. Tues., Oct. 23-Nov. 13, 3:30-5:50 p.m. $40/OLLI members, $65/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-1011) 2012 & THE END OF THE AGES. Explore the reasons behind the interest in the Mayan Calendar and 2012 End of the Age predictions with Laurent Cleenewerck. Thurs., Oct. 11-25, 10 a.m.-Noon. $45/OLLI members, $70/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-1004) BOOK LOVERS UNITE, JANE AUSTEN. Join a lively conversation about Jane Austen, one of English literature’s most valued and beloved writers. Discuss her life and her books, including Price and Prejudice, with author Marie Raphael. Wed., Oct. 17, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, 1-3 p.m. $40/OLLI members, $65/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-1004)
GENTLE YOGA FOR OLLI. Focus on both floor and standing poses for strength, balance and flexibility at any age. With Stephanie Perrett. This course is held at Timber Ridge in McKinleyville. Tues., Oct. 16-Nov. 13, 10-11 a.m. $45/OLLI members, $70/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-1004) MEMOIR, WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY. Explore and write about pivotal experiences that shaped you. With Sharon Ferrett. Wed., Oct. 10-Nov. 14, 4-6 p.m. $65/OLLI members, $90/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0927) PILATES PLUS. Build a stronger, healthier body. Improve posture, balance and flexibility with the elegant and flowing movements of Pilates. With Joanne Fornes. Wed., Oct. 3-Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. $65/OLLI members, $90/nonmembers. OLLI: 8265880 (O-0927) PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS & THE ORIGINS OF THE PARTISAN DIVIDE. Partisan politics are nothing new. Discuss how mass media, the Internet, and the infusion of unlimited sums of money have affected the system the framers of the Constitution envisioned. Relive the creation of the Electoral College, and the election of 1800 with author Ray Rafael. Wed., Oct. 17, Thurs., Oct.18 and Wed., Nov. 7, 4-6 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880.(O-1004) TAI CHI FOR EVERYONE. With Glenda Hesseltine. Learn a short version of Tai Chi in these beginning sessions. Mon., Oct. 15-Nov. 19, 3-4:30 p.m. $70/ OLLI members, $95/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-1004) THE ZOO & YOU. Learn about the history, exhibits, people and projects of the Sequoia Park Zoo. Includes a zoo tour and animal encounters. With Gretchen Ziegler, zoo manager, and Amber Neilson, zoo education coordinator. Fri., Oct. 5-19, 9 a.m.Noon. $45/OLLI members, $70/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0927) WEAVING GREAT TALES, THE ART OF STORYTELLING. Captivate and inspire listeners of all ages when you discover and tell great stories. With Seabury Gould. Thurs., Oct. 11-Nov. 1, 1-3 p.m. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-1004)
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE. Join winemaker Joe Collins for an evening focused on the creation and production of champagne and sparking wine. Thurs., Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m. $30/OLLI members, $55/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-1004)
YOGA FOR OLLI. A gentle yoga class with focus on both floor and standing poses for strength, balance and flexibility at any age. With Patricia Starr. Mon., Oct. 15-Nov. 5, 1:30-3 p.m. $55/OLLI members, $80/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-1004)
EINSTEIN & BEYOND. Understanding the Quantum Revolution and Its Legacy. An overview of the Einsteinian revolution of physics with emphasis on quantum theory, and discussion of classical physics and relativity at the speed of light with Laurent Cleenewerck. Tues., Oct. 9-23, 10 a.m.-Noon. $50/OLLI members, $75/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0927)
FRIENDLY FIRE, THE HISTORY & ROLE OF FIRE IN REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK. Join ranger Jim Wheeler and prescribed fire manager John McClelland for a presentation and discussion of the role of prescribed fire in maintaining both historical landscapes and native plant communities in Redwood National Park. Includes a field trip to the Bald Hills above Redwood Creek. Thurs., Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $70/OLLI members, $75/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-1011)
ELECTIONS 2012, THE MEDIA AS WATCHDOG. Discuss the role of the news media in the 2012 Presidential election with Maclyn McClary. Fri., Oct. 12 and 19, 10 a.m.-Noon. $40/OLLI members, $65/ nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880. (O-1004) EXPLORING NORTH COAST FOLKTALES. Discuss theory of local folklore and hear a team of professional storytellers share some North Coast stories. With Renee Ross and Seabury Gould. Sat., Oct. 6 and 13, 1-3 p.m. $40/OLLI members, $65/nonmembers. OLLI: 826-5880 (O-0927) FINGERPAINTING ON YOUR IPAD. An introduction to iPad painting using the ArtStudio app, with local artist Claire Iris Schencke. Wed., Oct. 3-24, 6-8 p.m. $60/OLLI members, $85/nonmembers. OLLI: 8265880 (O-0927)
Pets/Animals
PUPPY MANNERS & BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE. Two classes to help bring out the best in mans best friend. 6 Week Classes start 10/7, Sun.’s, Puppy Manners 1011 a.m. and Basic Dog Obedience from 11am-Noon. Puppy Manners $55, Dog Obedience $65. Register online at www.eurekarecreation.com or visit The Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Dr. 441-4244. (P-0927)
Spiritual
SUNDAY SCHOOL ST. BERNARD PARISH. Grades K-8. For more information call (707) 442-6466 or visit saintbernards.org (S-1011)
TAROT AS AN EVOLUTIONARY PATH. Classes in Eureka and Arcata. Private mentorships, readings. Carolyn Ayres, 442-4240, www.tarotofbecoming. com. (S-1227) HOW KARMA COLORS OUR LIFE. Sat., Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Buddha’s teachings on karma explain the relationship between our mind, our actions, and our experiences. Karma is like gravity; it’s not personal, it’s not singling us out. If we trip and fall we don’t get angry with gravity. Understanding how karma functions puts us in control of our life. We can learn to transform, and avoid difficulty, thereby creating lasting happiness. Everyone is Welcome. $20, includes a snack break. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside, CA. www.meditateinolympia. org (S-0927) continued on next page
TO PRUNE OR NOT TO PRUNE WITH
MARY BARBER
Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of Fall Pruning Sat., Sept. 29th 10:00 a.m. FREE! Call 839-1571 X5 to reserve your space
1828 Central Ave. • McKinleyville Mon.-Sat. 8:30 to 5:30 • millerfarmsnursery.com
Needle Felting Applique 10/6 Ever want to add that little bit of pizzazz to a knit or felt project? In this class we’ll be learning how to needle felt appliqué onto a pre-felted notions bag/ Needle felting uses a barbed needle to interlock wool fibers together. We’ll be going over planning and transferring your design,preparing your fiber, and needle felting. Cost is $50.00 does not include materials.
Call 707.442.9276 or www.northcoastknittery.com
NorthCoast KNittery 320 2nd St. between D&E, Eureka Space is Limited!
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