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From the Editor Coffee Break

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Contributors

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The Sweet Life Insider profile: Berit Meyer and Brian Ferguson of Ramone’s Bakery & Cafés

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A Humboldt Hike Worth the Drive The Lady Bird Johnson Grove Nature Trail

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Your 90-Day Calendar

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See You Next Season

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Outdoorsy Type

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Foodies

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Art Lovers

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With the Kids

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Not Strictly for Tourists

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Food & Drink 39

Hamburger Heaven At The Burger Joint

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Around the Fire At Campground

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Roast of the Town Three Humboldt coffee roasters to try

Just Browsing 64

Sock it to Me Fun footwear from around Humboldt County

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Stop & Smell the Coffee Mugs, makers and more

Regional Directory 86

Map of Humboldt

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Humboldt County Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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Trinidad Area Map

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Trinidad & Willow Creek Maps

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Blue Lake & McKinleyville Maps

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Arcata Maps

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Coffee Break Get Creative — Don’t let the lumberjack vibe fool you — Humboldt is one artsy county. Hey, some of those lumberjacks are also painting landscapes and making chainsaw sculptures, after all.

In this issue, we’ll take you on a tour of local arts and crafts and introduce some of the fascinating people who make them. Take, for example, Eric Hollenbeck of the Blue Ox Millworks. The master craftsman not only knocks out world-class architectural pieces but has turned the mill into an alternative school and a way to reach out to fellow veterans.

It takes a special breed — not to mention wild imagination, engineering know-how and sheer grit — to take on the Kinetic Grand Championship.

Read up on the history of the people-powered sculpture race over land and sea, which started right here in Humboldt. You’ll get a peek at some wild and wonderful contraptions and plot your long weekend spectating along the route to the finish line.

In our Perfect Trips section, you’ll find community arts nights and galleries to explore, and plenty of natural beauty among redwood groves.

Little (or big) fans of SpongeBob SquarePants can even check out the places that inspired his creator,

former Arcata resident Steve Hillenburg. Come on, you’ve got to take the kids to the burger joint where he flipped patties, right? Catch a movie at the old Minor Theatre while you’re in town, too. The architectural blast from the past has been a part of Humboldt culture since 1914.

Does craft beer count as a craft? If you answered yes, a trip to The Siren’s Song Tavern is in order, whether during the afternoon for a pint from the vast menu or the evening for a painting class, a poetry reading or a punk show. Of course, if the weather is nice, you might have that beer out at the Fieldbrook Market and Eatery, along with some home cooking and live music.

And if you love the classics, we’ve got a couple dinner suggestions for you. There’s the Hotel Ivanhoe, a Ferndale institution housed in a restored 1875 hotel and saloon, where you can get a gloriously thick steak, and La Trattoria, an intimate farm-to-table spot for rustic Italian.

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The Junque Art Exhibition: Oct. 6-Dec. 3 This annual juried show features 100 percent recycled materials that will have you rethinking your trash and your treasures.

Café Society Post up and people watch at one of Humboldt’s locally owned coffee shops for a real slice of life. The art on the walls and the folks at the tables are always originals.

Northwest Intertribal Gathering & Elders Dinner: Nov. 10 Celebrate Native culture with performances by tribal dancers from near and far, as well as art and craft vendors. Then sit down for a communal meal (free to elders 55 and older).

Ferndale for the Holidays The Victorian Village turns it out as we get closer to Christmas, with costumed caroling, open house nights and a massive live tree lighting.

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Fall/Winter 2018 | October 2018 - January 2019 | Volume V No. 2 Publisher Chuck Leishman chuck@northcoastjournal.com Editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill jennifer@northcoastjournal.com Art Director / Designer Jonathan Webster jonathan@northcoastjournal.com Creative Services / Style Director Lynn Leishman lynnleishman@gmail.com Calendar Editor Kali Cozyris calendar@northcoastjournal.com Assistant Special Publications Editor Cassie Curatolo cassie@northcoastjournal.com Contributing Writers Megan Bender, Cassie Curatolo, Deidre Pike, Lynn Leishman, Grant Scott-Goforth, Richard Stenger Contributing Photographers Sam Armanino, Chuck Johnson, Amy Kumler, Mark Larson, Greg Nyquist, León Villagómez, Amy Waldrip, Alexander Woodard Production Manager Holly Harvey Graphic Design / Production Miles Eggleston, Jacqueline Langeland, Amy Waldrip Advertising Manager Melissa Sanderson melissa@northcoastjournal.com Account Executives Linus Lorenzen linus@northcoastjournal.com Tyler Tibbles tyler@northcoastjournal.com Kyle Windham kyle@northcoastjournal.com Classified Advertising Mark Boyd Office Manager Annie Kimball Bookkeeper Deborah Henry billing@northcoastjournal.com

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Megan Bender is a

Cassie Curatolo is the Assistant Special Publications Editor at the North Coast Journal. She attended HSU but now considers Humboldt County home. When she is not marking up articles with a red pen, she enjoys traveling, painting, reading, cooking, pretending to know more than she actually does about beer and honing her rollerskating skills.

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Born in Arcata and still exploring Humboldt County, Grant ScottGoforth is a journalist and writer at Humboldt State University. He loves to consume music, movies, art, plants, food and drinks.

Sometimes he digests them into words and photos.

Richard Stenger , the

Southern California native studying for her bachelors in journalism at Humboldt State University. She is the editor of the HSU Lumberjack newspaper and a barista, as well as an ampersand enthusiast who enjoys drinking too much coffee, photography and exploring the outdoors whenever she can.

in historic and beautiful Eureka, where she runs a vacation rental from her Victorian home and indulges in domesticity and DIY projects. Her perfect Humboldt day is a run in the redwoods with her husky, antiquing with friends and enjoying a pot of soup and local oysters for dinner.

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media and marketing director for the EurekaHumboldt Visitors Bureau, has tramped through much of California as a park ranger and freelance travel writer. When not bound to his desk or playing footgolf with his kids, he likes to horse around in the redwoods.

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The Sweet Life Berit Meyer and Brian Ferguson of Ramone’s Bakery & Cafés

As a wildlife student at Humboldt State, Berit and oversee some 130 employees. Talking about Meyer often snuck away to the library where she their success — in both the bakery biz and marspent hours thumbing through old recipes and riage — the couple quickly answers that there’s no cookbooks. After graduating in 1981, a family magic secret. “So many people are in for the short friend gifted her a beautiful book run,” explains Ferguson. “But you have on gourmet chocolate desserts to keep going.”

By Nora Mounce — how did they know? she wonWith chapters on love, baguettes, Photographs by dered. Thirty-seven years later, marathons, coffee, daughters and León Villagómez Meyer is still baking everything horses, Ramone’s is a story baked from amaretto cheesecake to into the culture of Humboldt County. chocolate-dipped biscotti to sourdough baguettes Humboldt State University alums and homesick at Humboldt County’s own Ramone’s Bakery and locals daydream about molasses cookies and pink Café. Along with Brian Ferguson, Meyer’s husband champagne cake after moving away. And when of 28 years, the couple own six Ramone’s locations catching a flight at the Arcata-Eureka Airport, trav-

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Ramone’s Bakery & Café locations 209 E St., Eureka 707-445-2923 2297 Harrison Ave., Eureka 707-442-1336 Pierson Building and Garden Center 4100 Broadway, Eureka 707-476-0401 Wildberries Marketplace 747 13th St., Arcata 707-826-1088 1555 City Center Road, McKinleyville 707-839-3383 California Redwood CoastHumboldt County Airport 3561 Boeing Ave., McKinleyville 707-630-5011

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elers can savor a cup of Ramone’s house-roasted coffee before they depart or the moment they return. While Meyer and Ferguson love to travel as well — France, Mexico or wherever they’re running a marathon — Meyer explains, “We’re Humboldt people. We’re not going anywhere.”

The summer after college, Meyer wasted no time starting her business with former partner Barb Jewell (née Berkemeyer) and Tom Pagona of Tomaso’s Specialty Foods. Located where Café Nooner sits today, the trio called their restaurant Ramone’s Opera Alley Café after Remo, a local Eureka street character recognizable by his faux leather and chapeau. Meyer walked around the linen-covered tables each night, displaying a large silver platter of her house made desserts to every table.

After a few years, Pagona moved on to his next entrepreneurial endeavor and the two women brought in French chef Jean-Louis Hamiche (now of Blue Lake Casino) to cook dinner. Meyer remembers that until he started baking baguettes, she’d walk to the bus station twice a week to pick up fresh sourdough from San Francisco. “We still use his mother’s recipe from France,” remembers Meyer with a laugh.

By 1986, Ramone’s opened its second location — still in operation — on E Street in Old Town. As the business started to expand, Meyer credits Dennis Rael of Los Bagels for putting her in touch with a consultant who introduced them to fastpaced world of Bay Area restaurant auctions. “To this day, we can’t resist a good deal,” says Ferguson. Meyer used the Bay Area shopping trips to also expand on her baking prowess, taking a few classes and staying at her mother’s, which was conveniently located near the world-famous Cheese Board Bakery in Berkeley, California.

“When I started, I could make a muffin but I didn’t know how to bake bread,” says Meyer. Collecting tips from generous chefs and bakers, Meyer would make the long drive home with a new buttercream recipe or chocolate glazing technique in her back pocket.

In 1989, Dennis Rael made another life-changing introduction when he invited both Meyer and Ferguson to a potluck. Both active in the Humboldt culinary scene, they had already spotFall/Winter 2018

Berit Meyer and Brian Ferguson in their orchard and with a couple of vintage Ramone’s signs.

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profile ted each other at Ramone’s or the North Coast Coop, where Ferguson was a baker. Married within a year — they just knew — the couple’s wedding guests cautioned the love birds against their plans to bring Ferguson into the business. “People asked if we were afraid to be together every day at home and at work,” says Meyer. “We couldn’t imagine anything better!” After a year, Ferguson joined Meyer as the co-owner just as Ramone’s was getting ready to open a third location.

With another person to share the load and answer the phone when catastrophe struck, Meyer gave birth to their first daughter in 1993. She remembers lying on her bed with her newborn and three staff schedules spread out across the bed.

People kept telling her to take time off. “Yeah, yeah,” she’d reply. But as the business continued to grow — today Ramone’s offers catering, bakes custom wedding cakes and roasts its own coffee beans — Ferguson handled most day-to-day operations, giving Meyer time to be a mother and “stay in the mix” in the bakery.

While Meyer and Ferguson both believe in hard work, their life outside of Ramone’s is rich with their meditative hobbies, travel and family. Between them they have 10 marathons under their belts and Meyer has ridden over 4,000 endurance miles on Tezona, her horse of 22 years. “Our typical evening is to toast a baguette in our little countertop oven, put out a little cambenzola and salami, and open a bottle of wine,” says Meyer. The couple keeps an orchard and chickens at their rural home and laugh when talking about the kitchen they’ve been remodeling for 10 years. For all their accomplishments, the couple is most proud of their two very artistic daughters, the employees they’ve kept for 10, 15, even 20 years and the community vibes at their most successful location, Ramone’s Café on Harrison in Eureka. “It’s a place where people can bring their kids in, a place where people can talk to each other,” explains Ferguson. “We’ve tried to create a bridge for the community.”

Fresh coffee and good baguettes are certainly something everyone can get behind.

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Fall is a beautiful time to put on a few layers and explore Humboldt County. One must-see hike is the Lady Bird Johnson Grove Nature Walk Trail loop, which lies just 4 miles north of Orick. To get there heading north, take the first right turn outside of town onto Bald Hills Road. Continue for 2.6 miles.

Be ready for a steep and bumpy ride until you see a trailhead sign and small parking lot on your right.

Once you’re parked, head onto the trail. The Lady Bird Johnson Grove loop begins with a bridge that crosses over Bald Hills Road. The bridge is the first worthy stop along the trail and is very popular in the local photography scene.

Take a second to snap some shots.

Just past the bridge is a trailhead kiosk with pamphlets to take and return (or keep for a $1 donation). Along the trail are numbered markers that match with descriptions in the pamphlet. The pamphlets also provide some historical and ecological information on the grove for a self-guided tour. A little more than half a mile into the hike you’ll find the site that First Lady “Lady Bird” Claudia Johnson visited in 1968 for the dedication of Redwood National Park.

In 1969, Richard Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson officially named the grove after the First Lady to honor her for her environmental advocacy.

The giant redwoods found along the trail vary in size, shape and character.

Some are scarred and hollow due to wildfires. Others appear to have split themselves into two or three different trees; you can see multiple giants sprouting from the same trunk. Feel free to walk into and explore the hollowed, charred trees. Along the path are some smaller unofficial trails that lead into the forest and to more fascinating giants. They’re easy to follow back to the main trail if you keep track of direction.

This nature walk can be as long or as quick as you make it and requires only comfortable clothes and shoes, at minimum. Unfortunately, for this hike you’ll have to leave the pup home. The trail is a part of Redwood National Park and unless you have a service dog, pets are only “allowed in developed campgrounds, on beaches, at picnic areas and roads,” according to the National Park Service.

The drive up the coast to the trail alone will take your breath away but upon visiting Lady Bird Johnson Grove, you will understand why it was made a historic site. Walking among these old growth giants is truly a once-in-alifetime experience.

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Perfect Fall Trips You can enjoy a steaming cup of coffee with plenty of local attractions here in Humboldt County. Whether you’re into creatures or creature comforts, there are a number of adventures that will satisfy your interest in both. For example, after howling along with spider monkeys and gibbons, you can quench your thirst at the Eureka zoo café with tea or coffee.

Bonus — free refills. You can sprinkle fish food nuggets to giant carp before ordering a cappuccino at Pierson Building Center's garden or look for otters on the Eel River before an afternoon tea in the Benbow Inn. Then, for those really committed, repast at the Bigfoot Café in Willow Creek before launching an expedition to the most hallowed ground in Bigfootdom, the Patterson-Gimlin Bluff Creek film site. For

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Outdoorsy Type These classic hikes in Humboldt Redwoods State Park deliver an awe-inspiring experience. The Founder’s Grove, Williams Grove and Bull Creek Loop abound with monster trees, fallen giants, goose pens and bodacious burls shaped like life-sized dinosaurs, galloping horses or gnarly old trolls. But lesser-known trails lead to pleasant natural discoveries: on Grasshopper Peak, an old pioneer settlement; in the Women’s Federation Grove, a Christmas-tree like albino tree; and along the Grieg-French-Bell Loop, the most

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magical, lushest carpet of redwood sorrel underneath the redwood canopy. How to start or end such a trek on a crisp autumn day? At the park visitor center, where one can see the one-log RV that America’s best bird imitator drove across the nation, swap stories with volunteers that have lived in the forest almost as long the redwoods, or perk up with a self-serve coffee — a few coins requested — kept warm on the porch for guests like you.

Once upon a time a police car parked near Standish-Hickey State Park kept motorists in check, until they realized that the cruiser was out of commission and its occupant was a stuffed alien rather than a CHP officer. Still, the Peg House, whose thoughtful motto is “Don’t never stop,” keeps other odd traditions alive on its ram-

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bling grounds, like showcasing an old long beach, a Redwood glen or an old outdoor yellow school bus jacked up on big monamphitheater, where you and the kids ster wheels. Don’t let the kitsch keep you can star in your own production after your from sampling the kitchen. The Peg House repast, with only birds, banana slugs and, perhaps, Bigfoot in the audience. has a well-deserved reputation as one Speaking of of the best North which, this fall, marMendocino lunch Humboldt Redwoods stops with organic vel at fine seasonal sandwiches, goodfoliage in eastern State Park Visitor Center ies and coffees.

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In Willow Creek, after a stop at Bigfoot Books, the Bigfoot Café or Bigfoot Rafting, which offers kayak rentals for the Trinity River year round (a rarity in California), head north on State Route 96, also part of the BSH, to see more turning leaves. Still with us, intrepid reader? Then go all out.

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Foodies Those accustomed to a quick cup of Joe might wonder for a second why the coffee at Café Brio occasionally takes longer than a New York minute. Waver not. The pour over coffee, brewed individually for each cup, is exceptional and dependable.

Do you doctor up your drink with moo juice? You don’t need to with this stuff. The nosh available to accompany said beverage lives up to expectations, whether a lemon square, pastries with embedded potatoes or fresh eggs with house-made organic toast and jam. Speaking of which, Brio breads merit their own paeans au pain — that’s French, not an ouchie — illustrated by the speed with which Brio loaves (French, Italian, you name it) disappear from grocery shelves throughout the county. Fortunately, the flagship café has

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deep-baked reserves.

Should one need a jolt of caffeine but be unable to decide on the exact liquid specs, the best course of action is the North Coast Co-Op, either in Old Town or near the Arcata Plaza. The two organic markets sport self-serve coffee corners with amazing varieties of Humboldt coffees to suit any taste. Top off your cup with an equally impressive selection of accompaniments, whether dairy, soy, spice, sugar or honey. Next to said coffee corners, fresh baked goods, many of the sugary persuasion, made from the finest ingredients, of course, best to make one’s decadences as healthy as possible, should seal the deal.

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at me through sunglasses, and why are movement. Pickup games of chess, fancy earrings dangling from animal skulls college students cramming, grownups on the walls? And, the matter at hand, why having deep conservations that would does it take 10 minutes to get a slice of make Parisian intellectuals proud. If you quiche? But … then it arrives — large, warm have a few moments, or hours, this corner and absolutely tasty. Hint of lemon. Makes café’s plush sofas and chairs beckon your one order the same inner lounge lizard. And thing the next day. about that name. Order No microwaves a caffeinated brew, wait here, just an olda few minutes longer Café Brio school oven. It than the McDonald’s 791 G St., Arcata, 707-822-5922 makes a difference drive-thru, then find in the taste and out why you woke up Because Coffee the clock ticks are this morning, why you 300 F St., Eureka, 707-407-0541 soon forgotten. stopped here and why Looking around, you feel so good about North Coast Co-Op one sees others delaying instant gratifi25 Fourth St., Eureka, committed to the 707-443-6027 cation for the pour over. same slo-mo-cha 811 I St., Arcata, 707-822-5947 Why? Because Coffee. →

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Art Lovers Holly Yashi, a national jewelry manufacturer, makes its home in Arcata’s hip Creamery District, so naturally it serves up free espresso to those browsing its gift shop or design studio. That perk is on the house.

Holly Yashi’s award-winning works are handmade in small batches. Many of the earrings, necklaces and bracelets feature niobium, formerly named columbium, a rare metal that bursts into brilliant shocks of colors with a crafty electrical trick. On the floor, you might bump into co-founders Holly Hosterman and Paul Lubitz, who is known to dress as Santa Claus around the holidays. That reminds us — besides Holly Yashi goods, the shop stocks hundreds of preciously pretty items, including home, décor, cards, books and gifts from other Humboldt artisans. Free guided tours Monday-Friday mornings and afternoons.

Reservations suggested.

Eureka, named one of the best small arts towns in America by illustrious author John Villani, has somehow managed to become even more artsy this year. The historic seaport, shedding its stodgy Victorian

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facade in favor of bright contemporary colors, sports dozens of newly minted masterpieces in the Old Town and downtown districts, thanks to a months-long art extravaganza thrown by the city, civic groups, businesses and artists. Utility boxes, adorned with everything from flying cat pizza slices to lumbering Bigfoots, were the first to undergo the makeovers.

Next up were commercial district buildings, their walls giving up their monochromatic modalities for muralistic multicolorisms. Opera Alley (between Second and Third streets), with its cafes and shops, features many of them, such as the homage to singer Nina Kristopherson on the Speakeasy Tavern by Blake Reagan, an Old Town fixture who, when not beautifying canvases and bricks, runs the Burning Man coffee shop every year.

This art, on the other hand, is trash! And that’s good. The 23rd annual Junque Arte Exhibition, littering the Morris Graves Museum until Dec. 3, features select works made from materials that are 100 percent reclaimed, reused, recovered, second-

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hand or salvaged. Who’s serving as judge and jury of the exhibition? Dan McCauley of Dan’s Custom Metals, a tinkerer, welder and metal fabricator for 20 years who specializes in found object metal sculptures.

Housed in a beautifully restored Carnegie Library, the museum, is open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 PM. Admission is $5, $2 for seniors and children get in free.

And everyone else enters free on first Saturdays, including the evenings, when the monthly Arts Alive! community arts walk transforms the Morris Graves and much of Eureka into a lively street fair. →

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With the Kids Feeling like a potted plant with the fam? No better antidote than the Pierson Building Center. (Look for the Big Hammer from the highway). Stop at the counter, ask for a cup of fish food and enter a paradise for pipsqueaks, who can visit a pond with giant koi (thus the food), search for hidden ceramic dinosaurs and alligators, pet lazy store cats, explore hot houses with cacti and succulents, and — not that we recommend this at all, for the clerks’ sake — stick their hands in bubbling water fountains. To pay for this guilty pleasure, parents should purchase a few plants — maybe one of the zillions of ornaments in the holiday shop — or stop in next door at the Pierson Building Center and splurge on the mini-outlet of

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Ramone’s Coffee, one of Humboldt’s finest purveyors of fresh java and baked treats.

Near the southern border of the county, on the east side of U.S. Highway 101, a recommended stop for carloads entering or exiting Humboldt is the One Log House, which features a kitchen, two beds and dining and living areas carved into the interior of a single redwood trunk. Admission to the historic roadside attraction is only a buck, leaving plenty of cash to drop in the adjoining gift and tea shop. Maybe an espresso or popular mementos like banana slug magnets, mini-Bigfoots made from redwood, shot glasses or some shirts and caps? If you have a few more minutes and haven’t sated your souvenir fix, the Grandfather

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Tree next door offers more amusements.

The first marvel is in the parking lot, where the crumpled carcass of an automobile and a fallen redwood limb on top demonstrates the raw power of mass and velocity. The second wonder is old Grandpa himself, an aging old growth giant 24 feet in diameter.

On the surface, Trinidad seems like a sleepy, beautiful fishing village that juts over a rocky protrusion into the Pacific, offering scenery and serenity. But underneath, it’s wild tot territory, replete with many stops to wear out the wee ones with natural and historic wonders. First, Indian and Trinidad beaches and watery environs showcase sea stacks, sea stars, hermit crabs, hermit fishermen and cameos from

Opposite: The One-Log House, just off of U.S. Highway 101. Above: The interior of the One-Log House and Jim Davis, a wood sculptor whose work you'll find at the gift shop next door. Amy Kumler.

resident sea lions and migrating whales.

Second, the Humboldt State University Marine Biology Lab (570 Ewing St., Trinidad, 826-3671) lets the public take self-guided tours of its aquarium and tidal touch tanks.

Whether looking for the reclusive octopus, counting the jellyfish, finding trumpet fish that look like eel grass or poking — gently of course — at sea cucumbers, anemones or urchins, whose pokey quills creepily track any digit that dares to brush against them, the kids will love it. Ratchet up the experience at the city playground, ratchet it down at the city library for story time (open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 380 Janis Court, Trinidad, 677-0227). We like the one that invites dogs and kids. Or keep it on an

even keel at the Beachcomber Café (363 Trinity St., Trinidad, 677-0106), an ecogroovy coffee shop with a toy-laden room dedicated to toddlers. Bring your own mug for bonus points. →

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Afternoon tea in front of the fireplace. Courtesy of Benbow Historical Inn.

Sequoia Park Zoo, the oldest zoo in Califorcafé. And, if heading directly into the heart nia and the largest north of San Francisco, of the Sequoia Park forest, one can call the delights two-legged young and old from café ahead for pickup (442-8000).

The Benbow Historic Inn, renowned Eureka and nearby towns. But non-locals, for almost a century for catering to the too, appreciate the fun-sized menagerie. elite — to wit, Clarke Gable, Herbert Hoover, Surrounded by 60 acres of redwood forest, Cher — also does tidy business with locals it houses, among other animals, river otters, and others looking for more casual amebush dogs, bald eagles, spider monkeys, white-handed gibbons, red pandas, pink nities. Happy hours at the pub, recently flamingos and, in their new outdoor home, revamped by noted bar architects Wallace cotton-topped tamarins, the cutest pock& Hinze, might include ball caps along with the polo shirts. The inn’s et-sized monkeys sister property, the Benever. Less known but equally impressive bow KOA Resort, delights is the revamped zoo kids with a mini-train and Sequoia Park Zoo café, which serves stasplash park, and a round 3414 W St., Eureka, of golf is as likely to 707-441-4263 ples like burgers and include clubs as soccer fries, as well as healthballs. Three insider tips Benbow Historic Inn ier fare such as turkey to entice you even more: wraps and Cobb sal445 Lake Benbow Drive, Affordable off-season ads. For an afternoon Garberville, 707-923-2124 specials, English tea pickup, their espresso and fresh scones in the is dependable. Two Whitethorn Construction afternoons and, for night side notes: No admis545 Shelter Cove Road, owls, sky lovers and Whitethorn, 707-986-7179 sion required for the

photographers, full moons in the autumn months that rise in dramatic fashion over a narrow crook in the Benbow Valley.

When on the Lost Coast, step back in time in a de facto living history museum of the original back-to-the-landers, Whitethorn Construction, the one-stop shop for Southern Humboldt’s independent agrarian businesspersons. Besides essentials to get through growing, fire and drought seasons — generators, fire retardants and water tanks — Whitethorn stocks slabs of topgrade California hardwoods, such as tan oak, Douglas fir and madrone, themselves things of natural beauty worth marveling at when browsing the aisles. They reflect the woodworking passion of owner Bob McKee, who, back in the day, palled around with beatnik legends Jack Kerouac and Gary Snyder. Today, the longtime lumberyard has become a kind of community center where residents chat over coffee and sandwiches at Caffe Dolce in the main building. “It’s kind of like Cheers, a place where everyone knows your name,” one local explains. humboldtinsider.com

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The Burger Joint, one of Arcata’s newest casual eateries, knows exactly what it is. After all, it’s right there in the name.

The restaurant’s relatively simple menu is welcome in this culinary era of inventive one-upmanship. Located behind the Arcata Co-op (835 J St.), in the former site of the restaurants Harvest and 3 Foods Cafe, it offers ample outdoor seating and an airy, high-ceiling indoor dining area.

The physical space is your introduction to the Burger Joint’s many pleasures. It is spacious, bright and relaxed. Part burger stand, part restaurant, you order from a big blackboard menu at the register and then make your way to an open table. The decor is winking (note the big print of Jules from Pulp Fiction biting into a burger) and the hall to the patio offers a couple of arcade games, including, yes, the classic “BurgerTime.”

The Burger Joint is the latest in Arcata’s long-overdue embrace of outdoor seating. It

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has sturdy picnic tables and a fenced-in patio area, which offers a sneaky people-watching experience in addition to your meal.

While the menu is focused, it provides some range. There are four signature beef burgers, four sandwiches, a few salads, an assortment of deep-fried sides and some noteworthy house favorites.

First up, the corndog ($6), which boasts a rich, crusty house-made batter. It’s cooked to a delightful dark brown crunch that gives way to a sweet and soft-but-not-crumbly bite. You can also choose your dog — a Nathan’s All Beef Frank, veggie dog or andouille sausage.

Splitting one of these with your party makes for a good The Burger Joint appetizer.

The Burger Joint’s fried 835 J St., Arcata goodies are well worth the 707-630-5144 clogged arteries. The onburgerjointarcata.com ion rings ($4) are massive, Open Thurs.-Mon., with the same thick battery 11:30 AM-9 PM texture as the corndogs.

Sweet potato fries ($4) and nicely seasoned curly fries ($3) come to the table hot out of the fryer, and the thin-cut french fries have a nice salty bite.

You have the option to order them smothered in house chili and cheese ($8) — and you definitely should.

While you may not be inclined to go to a place called the Burger Joint and order anything else, the owners are proud of their Chicken Cobb Salad ($14), which is adventurously topped with a fried egg. The sandwiches also don’t disappoint. The Fried Red Hot ($14) is another battered success. The fried chicken is crunchy and tender with a combo of Frank’s Red Hot and bleu cheese that invokes Buffalo wings.

The Salmonid ($15) is a juicy filet of salmon on a bed of arugula, topped with a creamy tartar sauce and a sprinkling of capers. The buns are toasted and soft without being damp and doughy. This signature sandwich is a satisfying alternative to the beef patty.

I assume that, like myself, you’re going to the Burger Joint for hearty, old-fashioned beef burger, so I figured you’d only read this whole thing if I buried the lede.

My eating companion is hooked on the Backwood ($14) — a patty adorned with a thick slab of bacon, Loleta cheddar cheese

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and a generous helping of tangy, sweet barbecue sauce. Be sure to grab extra napkins if this choice strikes your fancy.

The Juicy Lucy ($13) patty holds a little pocket of melted American cheese that temptingly oozes out after the second or third bite.

If you’re feeling a little more traditional, you can get the Shroomy ($14), which is covered in sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese or the Classic burger ($11), a perennial favorite. If you choose to “build your own burger,” you have access to a variety of cheeses, sauces and toppings ranging from jalapeños to fried eggs. The possibilities are endless.

What’s a burger place without a $5 shake?

Cool off from that late Arcata sun with a few classic flavors or one of the daily specials.

Or perhaps you’d like to sip on something more adult-oriented? The Burger Joint gets extra points for being adjacent to Arcata’s best taproom and cellar, Dead Reckoning Tavern.

If you’re into one-stop-shopping, however, the Burger Joint has its own great selection of bottled and draught beer, as well as local wine.

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the couple of seats at the counter overlooking the open kitchen, where aged steaks, seafood and all manner of vegetables are cooked over a lively wood fire. Pam and Dan Willey, who own nearby Salt Fish House, opened the Argentinian-inspired steakhouse this past year. Executive chef Michael Aguilera has built a menu around the Argentinan-style grill while incorporating his background with Mexican and Latin American flavors, drawing regulars and visitors to the flame.

A glance at the cocktail menu and wine list lets you know you won’t be roughing it. Where there’s smoke, there’s the Campfire ($12), a snifter-cum-cauldron of Japanese whisky, dramatically cherrywood-smoked lapsang tea, house syrup and lemon. For a bit more fruit, get Lost in the Woods ($11) via bourbon, a tart pomegranate-thyme shrub, sweet vermouth, lemon and house syrup, or the Marino ($12), with mezcal, Campari, St. Germain, grapefruit juice and smoked sea salt.

The warm lighting and cozy surroundings encourage comfort and you’d be wise to follow the impulse. An order of queso blanco ($7) with bright roasted salsa and smoky paprika oil is more subtle

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GUY ATE HERE. YOU CAN TOO. Paul’s Live from New York Pizza

Come into one of our two locations and treat yourself to the best pies in the north coast! We are committed to using the best and most fresh ingredients in our pies and salads. Our staff is professional, friendly and is ready to serve you!

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food&drink than you’d expect a cauldron of melted cheese to be and the sweet onion and white wine bring to mind Swiss fondue. You may think you don’t have enough of the excellent warm tortilla chips but you do. Just as well proportioned is the wedge salad ($12) of butterhead lettuce, house dried cherry tomatoes, Point Reyes bleu cheese, crisped bits of pork skin and a snowfall of grated egg, over which a mild buttermilk dressing is judiciously drizzled.

Everything on the menu is à la carte, giving you room to explore. An 8-ounce American wagyu flat iron steak from Imperial Farms ($24) proves the live fire is no gimmick. The char-striped meat is melting tender and the ancho chili coffee rub gives it a savory, lightly spicy crust. You could happily enjoy it as it is or alternate between the accompanying herby garlic chimichurri and the tart smoky version with chilis and smoked paprika.

The Mary’s organic duck breast, aged 14 days is topped with crisp, chestnut brown skin. It’s bedded down on farro with sharp shishito peppers, sweet roasted radishes and a creamy mole verde rich with pumpkin seeds, plantains, dried fruit and cilantro. Even with its gaminess toned down by dry aging, the duck stands up to and works in concert with the contrasting flavors and textures.

Beef tallow roasted potatoes ($7) may ruin you — possibly even for French fries — with their easy luxury, crisp edges and fluffy interior.

A molten pot of smoky paprika queso blanco with a side of house made tortilla chips.

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Enjoy a hearty breakfast or a romantic dinner with wine on the banks of the Klamath River.

Meanwhile the fire-roasted corn — a take on elote with char, queso fresco, lemon aioli and a hit of cayenne and paprika — is worth forgetting about your lipstick and/or shirt. The charro beans with salsa-stewed lardons ($7) are a wholesome, sentimental choice, an understated callback to a cowboy meal eaten, appropriately enough, around a campfire.

The desserts are all lovely but can you really go to a place called Campground and not get the s’mores pie? Please don’t. The thick graham cracker crust holds a fine ganache filling topped with homemade marshmallow torched to the exact brown your childhood self only dreamed of achieving without the prize slipping from the branch. Enjoy it now from the comfort of your booth, warm and dry.

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Greg Ivanor crafting the Campfire, served with a slice of firekissed s'mores pie.

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Three Humboldt coffee roasters to try

By Nora Mounce Photographs by Amy Kumler Only 100 miles south of Oregon, Humboldt County often has more in common with our Pacific Northwest neighbors than the 40 million sun-loving residents of Cali. We wear plaid unironically, revel in rain and find any excuse to drink another cup of coffee.

Instead of sports rivalries, locals pledge their allegiance to a particular coffee shop. And for rural folks who depend on home brew — or anyone with a firm grasp on personal economics — loyalties often lie with a particular roast or blend. To understand how the perfect Humboldt cup is crafted, we went beyond the baristas to learn more about three classic Humboldt roasters. →

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food&drink A Humboldt legacy brand, the Humboldt Bay Coffee Company has been located in Old Town for 27 years. Self-identified coffee nerds Thomas Carter and Luci Ramirez purchased the business in 2013 and have continued to expand their caffeinated hold on Humboldt and the entire West Coast. By focusing on roasting alone — there is no proprietary café — HBCC is singularly devoted to bean quality.

While you can’t order a $5 soy cappuccino, a crew of suspiciously upbeat employees welcomes visitors daily at the retail store at 527 Third St. There, you’ll find a fresh pot of the featured coffee of the day, which guests are Humboldt Bay welcome to sample. After confessing Coffee Company to Ramirez that I frequently pop in to sneak a taste, she tells me, “We enRoasting & courage that sort of thing.”

Visiting Center With a fanatical devotion to qual526 Opera Alley, Eureka 707-444-3969 ity and organics, Ramirez buys green Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-5 PM (unroasted) beans from a number of small farmers in Latin America.

Retail Store While cupping score and taste are 527 Third St., Eureka most important, all HBCC coffees are Mon.-Fri. 8:30 AM-5 PM humboldtcoffee.com either USDA Organic or sustainably grown by producers too small to pay for certification. If you’re looking for the freshest coffee available, Ramirez recommends scheduling a tasting at HBCC’s roasting facility at 526 Opera Alley. There, the roasters frequently host senior groups, field trips and coffee club members.

While large groups and personal tastings should be scheduled in advance, passersby can watch live roasting through the window — an activity best enjoyed with fresh cup of coffee. →

Below: Oliver, the dog. Opposite, clockwise: organic beans, bag of Humboldt Bay Blend, a pup-inspired label, the roaster, a sample of El Salvador Peaberry, the finished product.

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food&drink A coffee shop so iconic to Old Town Eureka they share a name, Old Town Coffee & Chocolates has fueled Humboldt with fresh roasted coffee and gourmet espresso drinks for 16 years. A gathering place for study groups and community meetings, OTCC, as it’s sometimes known, is an expansive café that many consider the hub of Old Town. Co-owners Cathy Kunkler and Gail Mentink purchased the business in 2002, retaining the focus on fresh roasted coffee, but adding “so much more,” says Kunkler.

“We get artists and writers who come in, kids doing their homework. It’s nice because it’s a quiet space but also a community space,” explains barista Dyllen Anderson. The everyone-is-welcome vibes are the direct result of how the café has served the community over the years. In addition to helping Old Town Coffee local organizations raise money & Chocolates through personalized coffee or fudge fundraisers, OTCC stays 211 F St., Eureka 707-445-8600 open late to provide an all-ages oldtowncoffeeeureka.com space for people sit and talk over Open Sun.-Mon. 7 AM-8 PM, coffee — and maybe a dark chocTues.-Thur. 7 AM-9 PM, olate truffle.

Fri.-Sat. 7 AM-10 PM “Our children have grown up hanging out and working here,” says Kunkler. “Now they bring their grandchildren in. I’ve had customers tell me that while deciding where to move, they chose Eureka because of OTCC. It means so much to us,” adds Kunkler. →

Opposite, clockwise: Family and friends gather ’round over drinks, the storefront, art and an Americano, the inside of OTCC, a friendly face and chocolate truffles.

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Roasted in Southern Humboldt for 30 years, Signature Coffee has been the brew of choice for those seeking quality organic coffees since 1988. Located a few minutes off U.S. Highway 101 in sunny Redway, the Signature Roastery & Visitors Center is a destination for tourists and a neighborhood coffee shop for locals.

Focusing exclusively on drip-style coffee, owner Karyn Lee-Thomas explains they fear the sweet and creamy trappings of espresso drinks would dilute the nuance of their coffees. Roasting only certified organic beans, Lee-Thomas is also passionate about Signature Coffee buying fair-trade coffee, a regulated term that means 3455 Redwood Drive, Redway farmers are paid a just 707-923-2661 Open Mon.-Fri. 7 AM-5 PM. wage. In 2003, Lee-Thomas signaturecoffeecompany.com traveled to Nicaragua and visited farms with Women in Coffee, re-committing her business model to the financial, ecological and social bottom lines. Today, nearly all of Signature’s coffee bear the Fair-Trade label.

Lee-Thomas’s personal cup of choice is Sumatra, a medium roast often served in the line-up of coffees available daily at Signature. After leaving the corporate world and the Bay Area behind, Lee-Thomas and her husband David have never stopped appreciating the beauty of Southern Humboldt living. “We’ve got redwoods but we’ve also got breweries and coffee, cannabis and good cheese,” says Lee-Thomas. “On top of all our natural beauty.”

Below: Green, unroasted beans. Opposite page, clockwise: before and after, Signature's sign, Karyn Lee-Thomas, coffee fruit still on the vine, a local inspecting the product.

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Sock it to Me Fun footwear from around Humboldt County

By Cassie Curatolo Photographs by Amy Kumler Styling by Lynn Leishman Your feet are important. After all, they take you where you need to go. With their help, you can traverse sandy beaches, hike through the redwoods, walk to your favorite local coffehouse, dance The Nutcracker en pointe and shuffle across the bar to meet a special someone. Your trotters take you on adventures, both expected and not.

Besides helping us get comfortably from place to place, shoes — and as you will see, socks — say something about our personalities, about who we are and where we are going, so to speak.

At Insider, we think that Humboldt County has every shoe to fit your lifestyle. As proof, we’ve compiled an array of footwear from our favorite spots. These local outfitters offer unique selections of whatever it is you are — or didn’t know you were — looking for. From the playful to the provocative, the sensible to the stylish, the cool and the classic, we’ve got you covered.

What better time than now to treat your feet?

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Abraxas Shoes & Leather NAOT Director, $236 + Sock Hop Blue Q socks, $10

Featured Shops:

Abraxas Shoes & Leather 615 Fifth St. Eureka

Abraxas Shoes & Leather Bed Stu Drek boots, $175 Ozone socks, $15

Little Shop of Hers ’60s plaid suit, $32 + Abraxas Shoes & Leather L’Artiste Larita sandals, $110 Ozone socks, $12

Plaza Shoe Shop 699 G St. Arcata

House of Humboldt Early Florence Knoll Sofa, $3,295

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Little Shop of Hers & Sock Hop ’60s houndstooth shift, $24 Blue Q socks, $10 + Abraxas Shoes & Leather Born “Winema” booties, $135

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Plaza Shoe Shop Chaco Chukka, $140

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Abraxas Shoes & Leather L’Artiste Toolie, $120 + Plaza Shoe Shop Anklets, $9.50

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Abraxas Shoes & Leather Clark’s Montacute Duke boots, $140 Ozone socks, $15

Little Shop of Hers ’70s pleated skirt, $12 + Plaza Shoe Shop Sofft Barcelona boots, $180 Sockwell compression socks, $25

Abraxas Shoes & Leather JAFA 702, $186 + Sock Hop Mod Sox, $12

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Little Shop of Hers & Sock Hop Crinoline, $64 Poppy socks, $12 + Abraxas Shoes & Leather Dansko Marlene Mary Jane, $170

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Plaza Shoe Shop Unisex Blundstone boots, $190 + Sock Hop Beet socks, $12

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Humboldt Arts & Crafts ARCATA Art Center 823 H Street | 822-4800 Fabric Temptations 942 G Street | 822-7782 Fire Arts Center 520 S G Street | 826-1445 Heart Bead 830 G Street | 826-9577 SCRAP Humboldt 101 H Street | 822-2452 EUREKA Art Center Frame Shop 616 2nd Street | 443-7017 Arts & Drafts 422 1st Street | 798-6329 Ellis Art & Engineering Supply 401 5th Street | 445-9050 Eureka Art & Frame Co. 1636 F Street | 444-2888 Eureka Fabrics 412 2nd Street | 442-2646 Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores 510 Harris Street | 442-9391

Michaels Arts & Crafts 800 W Harris Street, #26 | 444-2383 North Coast Knittery 407 2nd Street | 442-9276 Origin Design Lab 621 3rd Street | 497-6237 Parasol Arts 211 G Street | 268-8888 Scrapper’s Edge 728 4th Street | 445-9686 Talisman Beads 214 F Street | 443-1509 Yarn 518 Russ Street | 443-9276

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By Cassie Curatolo Photograph by Amy Kumler • Styling by Lynn Leishman The season to indulge in the warmth and ritual of a cup of coffee is upon us. And, lately, there’s no better place to stock up on the tools of the trade than Humboldt County. Whether you prefer the pour over or the percolator, we’ve hand picked just about everything you need to perfect the at-home brew.

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➌ Many Hands Gallery, Eureka • Mark Cortright / Liscom Hill Pottery Mugs, Sm. $16, Med. $19, Large $24

➍ North Coast Co-op, Arcata & Eureka • Humboldt Creamery Coffee Chip Ice Cream, $5.69 • Lost Coast Cold Brew, $3.79 • Dick Taylor Espresso Chocolate Bar, $6.99

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music every week. www.humfarm.org.

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McKinleyville Farmers Market.

3:30-6:30 PM. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. Local, GMO-free produce. Live music. Free. info@humfarm.org. www.humfarm.org.

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One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 PM. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. On the lawn. 672-5224.

16 Tuesday Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. Live music. All ages. $5.

Willow Creek Farmers Market. 5-8 PM. Community Commons, State Routes 299 and 96, Willow Creek. Fresh local produce, straight from the farmer.

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October Library Film Series: Touch of Evil. 6:30 PM. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Part of the Based on the Book Series featuring films directed by Orson Welles. Hosted by Gabrielle Gopinath. Free. www.humlib. org.

Community Art Night. Third Friday of every month. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. Family friendly, all ages welcome. All supplies are provided.

Free. www.ervmgc.com.

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Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 PM. Fortuna Farmers’ Market, 10th and Main streets. Locally grown fruits, veggies and garden plants, plus arts and crafts.

WIC and Cal Fresh accepted with $10 bonus match when using EBT card.

Free.

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. Fresh produce, herbs and teas, eggs, plants and more. sohumfm@ yahoo.com. 943-3025.

Kitchen Concert with LaPatinas.

7-8:30 PM. Bayside Community Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Jeff Demark, Brian Powell, Knick, Jim Hachimonji, and Neil McLaughlin play original country, rock, soul, pop, folk and R&B. Desserts and drinks available.

Proceeds support a new roof. $10 - $50, sliding scale. Kids accompanied by an adult are free. baysidecommunityhall@ gmail.com. www.baysidecommunityhall.org. 822-9998.

Old Town Farmers Market. 10 AM-1 PM. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. GMO-free produce, humanely raised meats, pastured eggs, plant starts and more. Live music weekly and CalFresh EBT cards accepted. Free. info@humfarm.org. www. humfarm.org. 441-9999.

The Macabre Cabaret. 8 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake.

Featuring a cavalcade of acts from the award-winning Dell’Arte Company and cocktails. Reserve tickets online or by phone. $15, $12 students/seniors. www. dellarte.com. 668-5663.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market.

11 AM-3 PM. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. Fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and premium plant starts. sohumfm@yahoo.com. 986-7229.

17 Wednesday MUSIC Papadosio. 8:30 PM-12:30 AM. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Content Coma Tour. Ages 21 and up. $25, $20 advance, $15 limited advance. www. arcatatheatre.com.

18 Thursday FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 AM-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. A unique drop-off program for children ages 3-5. Stories, music, crafts, yoga and snacks. $8, $6 members. redwooddiscoverymuseum@gmail.com. www.discovery-museum.org. 443-9694.

FOOD Henderson Center Farmers Market.

10 AM-1 PM. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Fresh local produce, straight from the farmer. Live

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Young Frankenstein. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Adapted from the classic Mel Brooks parody of classic horror cinema. Appropriate for ages 14+. Through Oct. 28. www. ferndalerep.org. 786-5483.

EVENTS Friday Night Market. 5 PM. Clarke Plaza, Old Town, Eureka. A night farmers market with live music, farmers, local artists, beer/wine/distillery features and more.

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Southern Humboldt Farmers Market.

11 AM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Local produce, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, plant starts, crafts and more. Live music and food vendors. sohumfm@yahoo.com.

(559) 246-2246.

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet a trained guide for a 90-minute walk focusing on the ecology of the marsh. Free. 826-2359.

20 Saturday MUSIC Creedence Revived. 8 PM. Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. CCR tribute band. $39, $49 premium. www.cheraeheightscasino.com.

Keola Beamer and Jeff Peterson.

7:30 PM. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Hawaiian slack key guitarists. $40.

THEATER The Macabre Cabaret. 8 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Oct. 19 listing.

Young Frankenstein. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Oct. 19 listing.

EVENTS Archaeology & Cultural Awareness Day. 10 AM-4 PM. Clarke Historical Museum, Third and E streets, Eureka. Local Native community members and HSU archaeology students and instructors present basket weaving, flint-knapping, mock-excavations, story-telling, arts and crafts and more. Free. www. clarkemuseum.org.

FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 PM. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Hosted by Friends of the Dunes, this event is geared for ages 3-6, but everyone is welcome. Incorporates wildlife-themed craft projects, props and fun movement activities.

Topic TBD. ashley@friendsofthedunes. org. 444-1397.

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 AM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. Followed by crafts at noon. Now with a Spanish and English story every first and third Saturday. Free. blkhuml@ co.Humboldt.ca.us. 668-4207.

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Preschool Storytime. 10:30-11 AM. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. Preschool children and their parents are invited every Friday morning to hear stories, enjoy books and sing songs with rotating volunteers. Free. 725-3460.

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market.

9 AM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Local produce, plants, food vendors and live music. CalFresh EBT cards welcome at all NCGA markets.

Market Match available.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Learn good sportsmanship and safety for kids of all ages. Friday and Sunday practices followed by racing. $2 practice, $5 ribbon race, $8 medal race, $11 trophy race. redwoodempirebmx1992@gmail. com. 845-0094.

Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 AM. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. Enjoy pancakes, eggs and browsing knick knacks. Flea market ends at 3 PM. $5, $3 for kids, first responders eat free. dowsgrange@ gmail.com. www.dowsprairiegrange. org. 840-0100.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 AM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street.

Bring your binoculars and meet in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata, rain or shine.

Free. www.rras.org/calendar.

21 Sunday MUSIC Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Sip and listen.

After every performance, audience members with instruments can jam with the band. $5, $2 students/seniors, free to HAC members and children 17 and under. alex@humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.

THEATER Young Frankenstein. 2 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Oct. 19 listing.

FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

22 Monday FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 PM. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Oct. 15 listing.

23 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

MOVIES October Library Film Series: Chimes at Midnight. 6:30 PM. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Part of the Based on the Book Series featuring films directed by Orson Welles. Hosted

by Michael Cooley. Free. www.humlib. org.

FOOD Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 PM. Fortuna Farmers’ Market, 10th and Main streets. See Oct. 16 listing.

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See Oct. 16 listing.

Old Town Farmers Market. 10 AM-1 PM. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market.

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BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

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THEATER Cirque Mechanics. 7 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Strongmen, acrobats, aerialists and more. All ages. www.centerarts. humboldt.edu.

FOR KIDS Harry Potter 3-D Pen Craft Night.

6-8 PM. McKinleyville Library, 1606 Pickett Road. Use 3-D pens to make Harry Potter-themed creations. Free. www. humlib.org. 839-4459.

25 Thursday THEATER Ripcord. Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. The cantankerous Abby battles chipper new roommate Marilyn at a senior living facility.

Through Nov. 17. $10-$22.

Southern Humboldt Farmers Market.

11 AM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See Oct. 19 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Haunted Hayride. 6:30-10:30 PM. Wave Lounge, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Take a ride through dark woodsy areas, barns and night dwellers all ready to make you jump out of your skin. Tickets are limited. $10 ages 13 and up.

Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors.

7 PM-midnight. Kinetic Sculpture Lab, Eighth and N streets, Arcata. Terrifying guided tour. Fundraiser for Kinetic Grand Championship. Live music nightly by The Dead Drops. Recommended for ages 13 and over. $12. kineticsculpturelab.org. 822-4805.

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FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 AM-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Oct. 18 listing.

FOOD Henderson Center Farmers Market.

10 AM-1 PM. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See Oct. 18 listing.

McKinleyville Farmers Market.

3:30-6:30 PM. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. See Oct. 18 listing.

Willow Creek Farmers Market. 5-8 PM. Community Commons, state routes 299 and 96, Willow Creek. See Oct. 18 listing.

26 Friday LECTURE Home on the Range. 7 PM. Ferndale Museum, 515 Shaw Ave. Jerry Rohde lectures on life in the Bald Hills, Showers Pass, Bull Creek and more. Free.

MUSIC Allison Miller and Boom Tic Boom.

Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Presented by the Redwood Jazz Alliance.

THEATER Young Frankenstein. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Oct. 19 listing.

EVENTS Happy Hour at The Gazebo. Fourth Friday of every month, 4-7 PM. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka.

Family-friendly concert featuring local bands, drinks and food. Free.

FOR KIDS Free Family Art Night. 6:30-8 PM. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna.

All ages welcome. Supplies will be provided. Please RSVP by Oct. 24. ecooper@ervmgc.com. www.ervmgc. com/. 725-3300.

Membership Gala and Zombie Ballet.

Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. North Coast Dance presents a ghoulish performance.

MUSIC Laurie Lewis. 7:30 PM. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, fiddler, bandleader, producer and educator. $20.

THEATER Young Frankenstein. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Oct. 19 listing.

EVENTS Ohana Comic Con. 11 AM-4 PM. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Check-out vendors, dress to impress for cosplay contests, meet celebrities and more. Tickets available online and the Redwood Rewards Club. $6. info@bluelakecasino.com. www. bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.

FOR KIDS Harry Potter Celebration. 11 AM-2 PM. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Get sorted into a House, make your own wand and meet Hagrid. Participate in a Defense Against the Dark Arts class. Call for more information or to sign up in advance. Free. www. humlib.org. 269-1910.

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 AM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Oct. 20 listing.

FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers Market.

9 AM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Oct. 20 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Preschool Storytime. 10:30-11 AM. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. See Oct. 19 listing.

Booty Shakin’ Halloween. 9 PM.-1:30 AM. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Featuring Smasheltooth, G.Davis and DJ M with DJ LEO. $22, $18 advance, $15 early bird. bootyshakinmusicproductions@ yahoo.com. www.arcatatheatre.com.

367-5949.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire

Costumes and Cocktails. 5:30-11 PM. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin

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Luther King Jr. Parkway. Join Families Advocating Autism Now for a catered dinner and silent and live auctions.

There will be a selfie mirror, dance party and awards ceremony. Benefits FAAN. Ages 21 and up. $60. info@humboldtfaan.org.

Halloween 5k Fun Run. 9 AM. Perigot Park, 312 South Railroad Ave., Blue Lake.

Fun run, DJ, games, barbecue, Dutch raffle and more. Presented by North Bay Rotaract and benefiting Wild Souls Ranch and Humboldt County Special Olympics. $30, $25 students/seniors, $15 kids, free 5 and under.

Haunted Hayride. 6:30-10:30 PM. Wave Lounge, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Oct. 26 listing.

Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors.

7 PM-midnight. Kinetic Sculpture Lab, Eighth and N streets, Arcata. See Oct. 26 listing.

KMUD Halloween Boogie. 8 PM. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. The Mateel/KMUD musical extravaganza features a costume contest and music. Featuring Anthony B and Warrior King. $30, $25 advance. www. mateel.org.

Spooky Dunes. 1-3 PM. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Tour guides will lead adults and kids through the dunes to meet spooky and silly dune characters. Come dressed in costume and be prepared for a short hike in the sand. One-hour tours every 30 minutes from 1-3 PM. RSVP. free, $3 suggested donation. info@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.

Trick-or-Treat in Old Town. 2-4 PM. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. Participating stores will have signs in their windows. Open to costumed children 12 and under who are accompanied by an adult. Free.

442-9054.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 20 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 AM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Oct. 20 listing.

Way. See Oct. 27 listing.

FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/ Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Boo at the Zoo. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Enjoy frightfully delightful crafts and games, animal pumpkin stomp and chomp, creepy snacks and apple cider. Join the costume parade and contest to win a prize. Regular zoo admission. www.sequoiaparkzoo.net.

441-4263.

Haunted Hayride. 6:30-10:30 PM. Wave Lounge, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. 6:30-10:30 PM. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Oct. 26 listing.

Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors.

7 PM-midnight. Kinetic Sculpture Lab, Eighth and N streets, Arcata. See Oct. 26 listing.

Monster Dash. 10 AM. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. 5K & 1M Run/Walk.

Start and finish at the Blue Lake Casino parking lot. Prizes for the top finishers and a costume contest around 10:45 AM. Sponsored by the Jogg’n Shoppe and the Blue Lake Casino. Benefits Blue Lake School Running Programs. $10, $18 under 5. mikearcata@aol.com.

822-3136.

29 Monday FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 PM. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Oct. 15 listing.

30 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

MOVIES October Library Film Series: Macbeth.

6:30 PM. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Part of the Based on the Book Series featuring films directed

by Orson Welles. Hosted by Barry Evans.

Free. www.humlib.org.

SPORTS

FOOD

HSU Football vs. Central Washington.

6-9 PM. Redwood Bowl, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Humboldt State football hosts Central Washington in Redwood Bowl. Fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness. $10, $8. hsujacks.com.

826-3666.

Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 PM. 10th and Main streets. See Oct. 16 listing.

Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Doors at 5 PM. $15, $12 advance, free for 10 and under. www.redwoodacres.com.

28 Sunday THEATER Young Frankenstein. 2 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Oct. 19 listing.

EVENTS Ohana Comic Con. 11 AM-4 PM. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 PM. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants.

See Oct. 16 listing.

Old Town Farmers Market. 10 AM-1 PM. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

Shelter Cove Farmers Market.

11 AM-3 PM. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See Oct. 16 listing.

OUTDOORS Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is sponsoring a slower-paced free tour with leader(s) John DeMartini and/or Mary Ann Madej.

The tour will last 90 minutes across even, level ground and is suitable to attendees of all ages. Meet at the first

parking lot on South I Street in from Samoa Blvd. Free. RSVP 826-2359.

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MUSIC

31 Wednesday HOLIDAY EVENTS Absynth Quartet Halloween Bash.

9 PM-1 AM. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Featuring a costume contest, spooky themed decorations and live music. $15. humbrews.com.

Halloween Fest. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Spooky fun. chamber@garberville.org. www.garberville.org.

Haunted Hayride. 6:30-10:30 PM. Wave Lounge, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Oct. 26 listing.

Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors.

7 PM-midnight. Kinetic Sculpture Lab, Eighth and N streets, Arcata. See Oct. 26 listing.

Miracle Show & Rosewater. 9 PM-1 AM. Wave Lounge, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Join us for a Halloween Party with Miracle Show and Rosewater.

Costume contest $1000 in prizes. Free. www.bluelakecasino.com.

Trick-or-Treat Downtown Arcata. 4 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. The streets will be closed to traffic so young and young-at-heart participants can enjoy business-to-business visits and gathering treats (or tricks!) while safe from vehicles. Free. arcatamainstreet@ gmail.com. 822-4500.

Lindsay Lou. 7:30 PM. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Bluegrass roots with progressive Americana and folk. $25.

Random Rab. 8:30 PM-12:30 AM. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Ages 21 and up. $25, $20 advance, $15 limited advance. www.arcatatheatre.com.

FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 AM-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Oct. 18 listing.

02 Friday MUSIC Leo Kottke. 8 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Finger-picking and slide guitar. $49.

FOR KIDS Preschool Storytime. 10:30-11 AM. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. See Oct. 19 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

FOOD Southern Humboldt Farmers Market.

11 AM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See Oct. 19 listing.

Dia de los Muertos. 5-8 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Live Mariachi, ofrenda, complimentary treats by Los Bagels and traditional face painting.

Free.

03 Saturday ART Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 PM. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Art, and a heap of it.

All around Old Town, Eureka. Free. www. eurekamainstreet.org. 442-9054.

Arts Alive! at the MGMA. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Enjoy live music, new exhibition receptions and a wine bar. Free. alex@humboldtarts.org. humboldtarts.org/artsalive.

442-0278.

DANCE Humboldt Burlesque Festival. 8 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Va Va Voom Burlesque Vixens perform in their fourth annual show. With special guest Frankie Fictitious. Doors at 7 PM. www. theeurekatheater.org.

FOR KIDS Mini Masters reading Program at the MGMA. First Saturday of every month, 12-2 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Workshop includes story time, tours of current exhibitions, literacy games and art activities.

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Designed for families of children ages 2-8, but all ages are welcome. Sponsored by PBS North Coast. Free. alex@ humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts. org. 442-0278.

Nature Exchange. First Saturday of every month, 11 AM-1 PM. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Guests of all ages learn ethics of responsible collecting. Bring in items found in nature (driftwood, rocks, empty shells, redwood cones) and earn points towards porcupine quills and antler sheds. TBA. ashley@sequoiaparkzoo.net. www. sequoiaparkzoo.net. 442-5649.

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 AM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Oct. 20 listing.

FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers Market.

9 AM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Oct. 20 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 20 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 AM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Oct. 20 listing.

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1-4 PM. Redwood Bowl, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Humboldt State football hosts Azusa Pacific in the final regular season home game of 2018. Arrive early and recognize the Lumberjack seniors during pre-game ceremonies. $10, $8 non-HSU student/senior/child. hsujacks.com. 826-3666.

04 Sunday ART Art Talk. First Sunday of every month, 2-3 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Learn from professional visiting and local artists as they share their inspiration, techniques and the meaning behind their work. $5, $2 seniors/military/students, children/ members free. alex@humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.

DANCE Humboldt Burlesque Festival. 8 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. See Nov. 3 listing.

FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

ETC Humboldt Flea Market. 8 AM-3 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Come explore the largest collection of treasures in Humboldt County. $2, free for kids 12 and under. thehumboldtfleamarket@gmail.com. www.redwoodacres.com. 616-9920.

05 Monday DANCE Pilobolus. 7 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka.

Combining movement and acrobatics, the company erects human kinetic structures on stage. $29-$56.

FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 PM. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Oct. 15 listing.

06 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

07 Wednesday MUSIC John Craigie w/Rainbow Girls. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale.

Americana. $26.

National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Familiarize yourself with local flora and fauna on a 2-mile walk.

Binoculars available at the visitor’s center. Free. www.fws.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay. 733-5406.

08 Thursday MUSIC Joan Baez - SOLD OUT. 7 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. The acclaimed artist performs.

FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 AM-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Oct. 18 listing.

09 Friday ART Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 6-9 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Art, music and more art. Downtown Arcata and surrounding area.

Free. arcatamainstreet@gmail.com. www.arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500.

LECTURE Sleeping Through Humboldt County.

7 PM. Bayside Community Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Jerry Rohde lectures on historic hotels, resorts and stopping places in Humboldt County.

Free. www.baysidecommunityhall.org.

THEATER 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. 8 PM. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. A musical trip to the socially awkward, high-stakes world of sixth-grade contestants and their quirky adult supervisors. Through Dec. 9.

FOR KIDS Preschool Storytime. 10:30-11 AM. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. See Oct. 19 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

FOOD Southern Humboldt Farmers Market.

11 AM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See Oct. 19 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Fig Twig Market. 4-9 PM. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. A unique shopping experience that focuses on home decor, handmade and vintage items. $7 Friday, $3 Saturday.

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Stories and Stuffies. First Wednesday of every month, 11 AM-noon. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Bring a stuffed animal, book and blanket.

Parents and young children join education staff for stories and quiet activities. Free with zoo admission. education@sequoiaparkzoo.net. www. sequoiaparkzoo.net. 441-4217.

Arts on the Avenue. Second Saturday of every month, 6-8 PM. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. Local artists, artisans, kids’ activities and music all along the avenue.

Free. 506-5081.

OUTDOORS Guided Nature Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 9 AM. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay

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EVENTS Northwest Intertribal Gathering & Elders Dinner. 10 AM-7 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka.

American Indian arts and crafts, native singers, demonstration tribal dances and Pow Wow dance demonstrations

Fall/Winter 2018

at this 37th annual event. Dinner begins at noon and is free to elders 55 and older. Free Admission. info@ncidc. org. www.redwoodacres.com. 445-8451.

FOR KIDS Family Arts Day. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Offering hands-on arts projects and activities inspired by current exhibitions designed families and youth 5-12 years old. Sponsored by PBS North Coast. $5, $2 seniors/military/students, free members and children. alex@humboldtarts. org. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 AM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Oct. 20 listing.

FOOD

Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dell’Arte’s Joan Schirle conducts a reading of American painter Morris Graves’ letters. Suggested donation of $5-$15 suggested donation. www. dellarte.com 668-5663.

FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 AM-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Oct. 18 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Taste of The Holidays. 5-8 PM. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Kick off the holiday season with samples from over 30 local specialty foods and beverages producers. Dutch auction and silent auction. Hosted by Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise. $30.

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market.

9 AM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Oct. 20 listing.

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Community Art Night. Third Friday of every month. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See Oct. 19 listing.

Fig Twig Market. 10 AM-4 PM. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Nov. 9 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 20 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 AM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Oct. 20 listing.

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ART

LECTURE Roaming Around the Bay. 7 PM. Freshwater Community Guild, 49 Grange Road, Eureka. Join Jerry Rohde for a tour of the towns, mills and shipping ports in Humboldt Bay. Visit the Hammond Mill at Samoa, the Arcata Wharf and the Eureka waterfront. Free.

FOR KIDS Preschool Storytime. 10:30-11 AM. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. See Oct. 19 listing.

Afternoon of Dance with the HSU Dance Company. 2-3 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Students at Humboldt State University perform. $5, $2 seniors/ military/students, children free. alex@ humboldtarts.org. www.humboldtarts. org. 442-0278.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

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Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

OUTDOORS Audubon Society Birding Trip.

Second Sunday of every month, 9 AM. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Learn the common birds of Humboldt on a twoto three-hour walk. Meet at the Visitor Center. Free. 822-3613.

12 Monday FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 PM. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Oct. 15 listing.

13 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

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FOOD Southern Humboldt Farmers Market.

11 AM-3 PM. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See Oct. 19 listing.

DANCE Burlesque, Comedy and Music with Big Fish Vapor Lab. 8-11:45 PM. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. Live music, comedy and burlesque. Raffle. $10, $8 advance. www. sirenssongtavern.com. 834-0690.

FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 AM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Oct. 20 listing.

FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers Market.

9 AM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Oct. 20 listing.

Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 AM. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See Oct. 20 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS River Lodge Craft Faire. 10 AM-4 PM. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. More than 30 local vendors showcasing their handmade crafts.

THEATER The Dell’Arte Company Presents “Bird of the Inner Eye”. 8-10 PM.

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Creative Escape Holiday Artisans Fair.

Arcata Portuguese Hall, 1285 11th St. Handmade items from local artists.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 20 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 AM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Oct. 20 listing.

SPORTS Arcata Bottoms Run. 9 AM. St Mary’s Church, 1690 Janes Rd., Arcata. Hosted

by Six Rivers Running Club. 8M at 9:00AM and 3M at 9:15AM. Due to these start times it will not be possible to participate in both runs. Start and finish

by St. Mary’s School on Janes Road in Arcata. $5 nonmembers, free for SRRC members. hkavich@camptonelectric. com.

18 Sunday MUSIC Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Oct. 21 listing.

EVENTS Mushroom Fair. 11 AM-4 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. A display of more than 300 species, books, mushroom cultivation kits, microscopes and more. Bring your mushrooms for identification. $3, $1 Children 12-16, free under 12. hbmycologicalsociety.org.

FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS River Lodge Craft Faire. 10 AM-3 PM. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive.

See Nov. 17 listing.

Creative Escape Holiday Artisans Fair.

Arcata Portuguese Hall, 1285 11th St. See Nov. 17 listing.

19 Monday FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 PM. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Oct. 15 listing.

20 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

21 Wednesday HOLIDAY EVENTS A Christmas Story. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. Fall in love with the reason for the season through the eyes of Ralphie Parker: the boy-next-door who’ll do anything for a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. $18, $14.

786-5483. www.ferndalerep.org.

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22 Thursday FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 AM-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Oct. 18 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Community Thanksgiving Service.

10 AM. Church of the Assumption, 546 Berding St., Ferndale.

Joggn’ Shoppe Turkey Trot. 9:30 AM. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. Proceeds go to local cross country teams.

Registration on race day will be at Old Town Coffee & Chocolates. For more information, contact Mike Williams. $20 with shirt, $10 without. 822-3136.

Thanksgiving Day Walk. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Stretch your legs and prepare yourself for Thanksgiving by taking a lap around the Arcata Marsh. Meet on the porch of the Interpretive Center on South G Street. Free.

826-2359.

Trinidad Blessing of the Fleet. 10 AM. Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse, 570 Trinity St. Join the crews of the local fishing fleet and kayakers giving thanks and receiving a blessing for the upcoming season, as well as a traditional Native and non-denominational blessing. In the event of rain, event moves to the Trinidad Town Hall. free. AskChamber@ TrinidadCalif.com. 677-3316.

23 Friday LECTURE Sleeping Through Humboldt County.

7 PM. Ferndale Museum, 515 Shaw Ave. Jerry Rohde presents a talk and slides of historic hotels, resorts and stopping places from the Grand Hotel in Eureka to the Orick Inn. Free.

THEATER Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour.

7:30-8:30 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday tour returns for an adaptation of the classic tale by Jules Verne. First weekend: free; last weekend: $12, $10 students/seniors, $8 children under 12. www.dellarte.com.

668-5663.

by fire truck with bags of goodies for youngsters in holiday-decorated Old Town. www.eurekamainstreet.org.

442-9054.

Thanksgiving Weekend Open House/ Fall Tasting. Briceland Vineyards, 5959 Briceland Road, Redway. Oysters, pate, local cheeses, vegan and gluten-free options as well. www.bricelandvineyards.com.

24 Saturday THEATER Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour. 7:308:30 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 23 listing.

FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 AM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Oct. 20 listing.

FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers Market.

9 AM-2 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Oct. 20 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS A Christmas Story. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. See Dec. 21 listing.

Snowball Drop. 11:30 AM-12:45 PM. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. Participate in a “blizzard” with nearly 600+ ping pong snowballs to win prizes. www.eurekamainstreet.org.

442-9054.

Small Business Saturday and Festival of Lights. 3-8 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Arrival of the Snowflake Queen. Free.

Thanksgiving Weekend Open House/ Fall Tasting. Briceland Vineyards, 5959 Briceland Road, Redway. See Nov. 23 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 20 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 AM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Oct. 20 listing.

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A Christmas Story. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. See Dec. 21 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

EVENTS Happy Hour at The Gazebo. Fourth Friday of every month, 4-7 PM. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka.

See Oct. 26 listing.

FOR KIDS Preschool Storytime. 10:30-11 AM. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. See Oct. 19 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS A Christmas Story. 2 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. See Dec. 21 listing.

26 Monday FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 PM. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Oct. 15 listing.

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DANCE

Santa Visits Old Town. 2-4 PM. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. Santa Claus and his elves arrive

Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

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MUSIC Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox.

7 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Contemporary pop and rock hits are re-imagined in the style of jazz, ragtime and swing classics. $66-$169.

OUTDOORS Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour.

Last Tuesday of every month, 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 30 listing.

28 Wednesday THEATER Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour. 7-8 PM. McKinleyville High School, 1300 Murray Road. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday tour returns for an adaptation of the classic tale by Jules Verne. Free. www.dellarte.com.

29 Thursday THEATER Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour. 5-6 PM. Orick School, 120918 Highway 101. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday tour returns for an adaptation of the classic tale by Jules Verne. Free. www. dellarte.com.

FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 AM-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Oct. 18 listing.

30 Friday LECTURE Home on the Range. 7 PM. Blue Lake Union School, 631 Greenwood. Saddle up and ride along as Jerry Rohde rounds up ranches in the Bald Hills, Showers Pass, Bull Creek and other historic parts of cow country. Free.

MUSIC Eureka Symphony The Trumpet Shall Sound. 8 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka.

Handel’s Messiah. Featuring the Eureka Symphony Chorus. $19-$49.

FOR KIDS Preschool Storytime. 10:30-11 AM. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. See Oct. 19 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Candlelight Walk in the Redwoods.

5 PM. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitors Center, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick. A ranger-guided walk through ancient redwoods lit by 400 luminaries, storytelling, silent auction, raffle and light refreshments.

Tickets will be available Nov. 1. Rain or shine. $10, children under 12 free. www. redwoodparksconservancy.org.

A Christmas Story. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale.

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Ferndale Hospitality Night. 5-9 PM. Ferndale Main Street. A festive Christmas block party. Main Street merchants stay open late. Free beverages and goodies Free. info@visitferndale.com. 786-4477.

Humboldt Artisan’s Craft and Music Festival. 12-9 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka.

Peruse gifts, arts and crafts and more.

Free with a toy for the Humboldt Bay Fire Department’s toy drive. $3. www. redwoodacres.com.

01 Saturday ART Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 PM. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See Nov. 3 listing.

Arts Alive! at the MGMA. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 3 listing.

MUSIC Eureka Symphony The Trumpet Shall Sound. 8 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Nov. 30 listing.

Visit with Santa. noon Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Bring your camera and pose with Santa as he roams Downtown/Old Town with hourly appearances at the gazebo. Free. www. eurekamainstreet.org.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 20 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 AM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Oct. 20 listing.

02 Sunday ART Art Talk. First Sunday of every month, 2-3 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 4 listing.

FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

whistle and uilleann pipes. $29-$49.

HOLIDAY EVENTS The Dell’Arte Holiday Tour. 6-9 PM. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday show tour, now in its 38th year, ushers in the festive season with a Holiday theatrical performance. $10, Free for Mateel Community Center members. office@mateel.org. www. mateel.org. 923 3368.

05 Wednesday FOR KIDS Stories and Stuffies. First Wednesday of every month, 11 AM-noon. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. See Nov. 7 listing.

08 Saturday ART Arts on the Avenue. Second Saturday of every month, 6-8 PM. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. See Nov. 10 listing.

THEATER Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour.

7:30-8:30 PM. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday tour returns for an adaptation of the classic tale by Jules Verne. Free. www. dellarte.com.

The Character Projects. 8-10 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Dec. 6 listing.

OUTDOORS

FOR KIDS

Guided Nature Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 9 AM. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Nov. 7 listing.

Family Arts Day. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 10 listing.

06 Thursday

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 AM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Oct. 20 listing.

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HOLIDAY EVENTS

THEATER

A Christmas Story. 2 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. See Dec. 21 listing.

Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour. 5-6 PM. Yurok Tribe Headquarters, 190 Klamath Blvd., Klamath. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday tour returns for an adaptation of the classic tale by Jules Verne. Free. www.dellarte.com.

Christmas Tree Lighting. 5:30-6:30 PM. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Ferndale’s volunteer firefighters deck the tallest living lighted Christmas tree.

Free hot cocoa and homemade cookies. A tradition since 1934. Free. info@ visitferndale.com. 786-4477.

The Character Projects. 8-10 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Created and performed by Dell’Arte’s second-year MFA ensemble. Free.

Donations encouraged. www.dellarte. com. 668-5663.

42nd Annual Winter Arts Faire.

10 AM-6 PM. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Over 50 handmade artisan booths, musical entertainment and children’s activities including a visit from Santa. $5, free to Mateel Community Center members.

923 3368.

FOR KIDS Mini Masters reading Program at the MGMA. First Saturday of every month, 12-2 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 3 listing.

Nature Exchange. First Saturday of every month, 11 AM-1 PM. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. See Nov. 3 listing.

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 AM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Oct. 20 listing.

Humboldt Artisan’s Craft and Music Festival. 10 AM-6 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka.

See Nov. 30 listing.

Humboldt Artist Gallery Holiday Sale.

12-5 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Dec. 1 listing.

Visit with Santa. Noon. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See Dec. 1 listing.

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HOLIDAY EVENTS

THEATER

A Christmas Story. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. See Dec. 21 listing.

Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour.

7:30-8:30 PM. Winema Theater, Main St., Scotia. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday tour returns for an adaptation of the classic tale by Jules Verne. Free. www.dellarte.com.

Humboldt Artisan’s Craft and Music Festival. 10 AM-7 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka.

See Nov. 30 listing.

Humboldt Artist Gallery Holiday Sale.

12-9 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Peruse a wide variety of fine art, gifts, and crafts including ceramics, jewelry, photography, fine art prints, cards and original paintings by local artists. Free. alex@humboldtarts. org. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.

Santa Claus in the Victorian Village.

10:30-11:30 AM. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. St. Nick and his jolly elf arrive by gleaming red fire truck with bags of goodies for youngsters. Free. info@ visitferndale.com. 786-4477.

Tuba Christmas. 1 PM. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka.

A brassy Eureka Main Street tradition.

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FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 PM. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Oct. 15 listing.

04 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

MUSIC A Celtic Christmas. 7 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Ring in the season as you would in a in a remote Irish farmhouse. Tomáseen Foley and his band of musicians and dancers perform on fiddle, bodhran, tin

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FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 AM-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Oct. 18 listing.

07 Friday THEATER The Character Projects. 8-10 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Dec. 6 listing.

FOR KIDS Preschool Storytime. 10:30-11 AM. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. See Oct. 19 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS A Christmas Story. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. See Dec. 21 listing.

Season of Wonder and Light Open House. 5-8 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Join Arcata Main Street for cookies and cider as the stores stay open late. Santa arrives on the plaza.

Free.

Victorian Holidays: Old-fashioned Christmas. 5-9 PM. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Dress up for holiday shopping, dining, live music and activities as shops stay open late from 5-9 pm Fridays until Christmas. Free. info@ visitferndale.com. 786-4477.

Willow Creek Christmas Tree Lighting. 5-6 PM. Willow Creek, State Route 299. Enjoy caroling, hot chocolate and cookies. Visit with Santa. info@willowcreekchamber.com. (530) 629-2693.

A Christmas Story. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. See Dec. 21 listing.

Eureka Electric Lighted Truck Parade.

6-8:30 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Watch the truckers, tractors and other vehicles festooned with Christmas lights. free. keka.com.

Fortuna Electric Lighted Truck Parade. 6:30-8:30 PM. Redwood Village Shopping Center, 735 S Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna. Bundle up and watch as the big rigs, floats, wheeled vehicles deck out in festive lights for this annual event. Santa will be on hand for pictures with kids. There will be a contest for float participants. www.eurekatownhousemotel.com. 725-3959.

Holiday Craft Market. 10 AM-5 PM. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Shop for unique handcrafted items from over 50 artisans. Enjoy live music, local food and holiday cheer. $1 donation. rec@ cityofarcata.org. 822-7091.

Stocking Stuffer Boutique. 10 AM-2 PM. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna.

Local crafts, Santa’s workshop and pictures with Santa available, plus gifts for all. ecooper@ervmgc.com. www.ervmgc. com. 725-3300.

Visit w/Santa and Complimentary Gift Wrapping. 12-3 PM. Jacoby’s Storehouse, 791 Eighth St., Arcata.

Visit with Santa. noon Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See Dec. 1 listing.

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OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour.

2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 20 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 AM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Oct. 20 listing.

09 Sunday THEATER Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour. 7-8 PM. Trinidad Elementary School, 300 Trinity St. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday tour returns for an adaptation of the classic tale by Jules Verne. Free. www.dellarte.com.

The Character Projects. 8-10 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Dec. 6 listing.

FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS 42nd Annual Winter Arts Faire.

10 AM-6 PM. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. See Dec. 8 listing.

A Christmas Story. 2 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. See Dec. 21 listing.

Fortuna Christmas Music Festival.

1-7 PM. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. Featuring choirs, bands, and other musical groups. free.

Holiday Craft Market. 10 AM-4 PM. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Dec. 8 listing.

Visit w/Santa and Complimentary Gift Wrapping. 12-3 PM. Jacoby’s Storehouse, 791 Eighth St., Arcata. See Dec. 8 listing.

Visit with Santa. Noon. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See Dec. 1 listing.

OUTDOORS Audubon Society Birding Trip.

Second Sunday of every month, 9 AM. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Nov. 11 listing.

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11 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

13 Thursday THEATER Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour. 7:308:30 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 23 listing.

FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 AM-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Oct. 18 listing.

14 Friday ART Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 6-9 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 9 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 20 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 AM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Oct. 20 listing.

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THEATER

Preschool Storytime. 10:30-11 AM. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. See Oct. 19 listing.

Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour. 2-3 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 23 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Arts (and Crafts)! Arcata w/Snowy Winter Wonderland. 3-9 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.

A Christmas Story. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. See Dec. 21 listing.

North Coast Dance’s The Nutcracker.

Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Time and price TBD. Victorian Holidays: Cowboy/Cowgirl Christmas. 5-9 PM. Main Street, Ferndale. Dress up for holiday shopping, dining, live music and activities as shops stay open late from 5-9 pm Fridays until Christmas. Free. info@ visitferndale.com. 786-4477.

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FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 AM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Oct. 20 listing.

FOOD Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 AM. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See Oct. 20 listing.

FOOD

HOLIDAY EVENTS

One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 PM. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Oct. 15 listing.

A Christmas Story. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. See Dec. 21 listing.

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Visit with Santa. noon Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See Dec. 1 listing.

Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Oct. 21 listing.

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Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour. 7:308:30 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 23 listing.

Humboldt Flea Market. 8 AM-3 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Nov. 4 listing.

THEATER

North Coast Dance’s The Nutcracker.

Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 14 listing.

THEATER

Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour. 2-3 & 7:30-8:30 PM. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 23 listing.

Around the World in 80 Days: Dell’Arte’s Annual Holiday Show Tour.

7-8 PM. Arcata High School, 1720 M St. The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday tour returns for an adaptation of the classic tale by Jules Verne. Free. www. dellarte.com.

Holiday Open Market w/Santa and Mrs. Claus. 3-8 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. “Support local” holiday market.

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HOLIDAY EVENTS North Coast Dance’s The Nutcracker.

Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 14 listing.

Trillium Dance Studio presents T’was the Night Before Christmas. 2 PM. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Dec. 16 listing.

18 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS North Coast Dance’s The Nutcracker.

Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 14 listing.

20 Thursday FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 AM-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Oct. 18 listing.

21 Friday ART Community Art Night. Third Friday of every month. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See Oct. 19 listing.

FOR KIDS

FOR KIDS

Preschool Storytime. 10:30-11 AM. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. See Oct. 19 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade.

4:30-7:30 PM. Main Street, Ferndale. Local farmers and ranchers parade decorated tractors and wagons. Ferndale Community Church will be open during the parade, serving free cookies with cocoa and cider. Free. info@visitferndale.com. 786-4477.

Victorian Holidays: Hawaiian Christmas. 5-9 PM. Main Street, Ferndale.

Dress up for holiday shopping, dining, live music and activities as shops stay open late from 5-9 PM. Fridays until Christmas. Free. info@visitferndale.com.

786-4477.

A Christmas Story. 2 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. See Dec. 21 listing.

North Coast Dance’s The Nutcracker.

Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 14 listing.

Trillium Dance Studio presents T’was the Night Before Christmas. 6 PM. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Danced by and for all ages and adults. Inspired by Clement C. Moore’s classic poem. Tickets available online and at the door. TrilliumDance. com. 822-8408.

Visit w/Santa and Complimentary Gift Wrapping. 12-3 PM. Jacoby’s Storehouse, 791 Eighth St., Arcata. See Dec. 8 listing.

Visit with Santa. noon Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See Dec. 1 listing.

17 Monday FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 PM. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Oct. 15 listing.

22 Saturday FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 AM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Oct. 20 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS 20th Anniversary Christmas Ballet.

Eureka High School Auditorium, 1915 J St., Eureka. Trinity Ballet Academy of Mckinleyville presents its 20th Anniversary Christmas Ballet. Ticket information and show time TBA. Call after Nov. 1 for more information. 839-1816.

Visit w/Santa and Complimentary Gift Wrapping. 12-3 PM. Jacoby’s Storehouse, 791 Eighth St., Arcata. See Dec. 8 listing.

Visit with Santa. noon Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See Dec. 1 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 20 listing.

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23 Sunday FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Visit w/Santa and Complimentary Gift Wrapping. 12-3 PM. Jacoby’s Storehouse, 791 Eighth St., Arcata. See Dec. 8 listing.

Visit with Santa. Noon. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See Dec. 1 listing.

24 Monday FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 PM. One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Oct. 15 listing.

25 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

OUTDOORS Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour.

Last Tuesday of every month, 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 30 listing.

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One-Log House, 705 U.S. Highway 101, Garberville. See Oct. 15 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Blues Brothers Reborn + The Undercovers. 8 PM-1 AM. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. The tribute and cover bands ring in the New Year. Doors at 7pm. Free. info@bluelakecasino.com.

668-9770.

01 Tuesday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-9:30 PM. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.

02 Wednesday FOR KIDS Stories and Stuffies. First Wednesday of every month, 11 AM-noon. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. See Nov. 7 listing.

OUTDOORS Guided Nature Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 9 AM. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Nov. 7 listing.

03 Thursday FOR KIDS Young Discoverers. 10:30 AM-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Oct. 18 listing.

04 Friday FOR KIDS

Young Discoverers. 10:30 AM-noon.

Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Oct. 18 listing.

Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

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Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 5-6 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 PM. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See Nov. 3 listing.

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29 Saturday FOR KIDS Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 AM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Oct. 20 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 20 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 AM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Oct. 20 listing.

30 Sunday FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

31 Monday FOOD One-Log Farmers Market. 1-5:30 PM.

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Arts Alive! at the MGMA. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 3 listing.

FOR KIDS Mini Masters reading Program at the MGMA. First Saturday of every month, 12-2 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 3 listing.

Storytime and Crafts. 11:30 AM. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Oct. 20 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 20 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 AM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Oct. 20 listing.

06 Sunday ART Art Talk. First Sunday of every month, 2-3 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 4 listing.

Fall/Winter 2018

FOR KIDS Redwood Empire BMX - BMX Practice/Racing. 1-2:30 PM. Redwood Empire BMX, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Oct. 19 listing.

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09 Wednesday

Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Oct. 21 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

21 Monday

Ugly Holiday Sweater Fun Run. 10 AM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.

Christmas-themed run consisting of a 1-mile run/walk and a 5K run that begins and ends at the Arcata Plaza.

Prizes for the “ugliest” sweater. Register online or at the event. www.humboldteducare.org.

10 Thursday MUSIC Los Lobos. 8 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Rock and roll from East L.A. $66.

11 Friday ART Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 6-9 PM. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 9 listing.

12 Saturday ART Arts on the Avenue. Second Saturday of every month, 6-8 PM. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. See Nov. 10 listing.

FOR KIDS Family Arts Day. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 PM. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 10 listing.

13 Sunday OUTDOORS Audubon Society Birding Trip.

Second Sunday of every month, 9 AM. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Nov. 11 listing.

17 Thursday MUSIC The Temptations - SOLD OUT. 7 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Legends of the original Motown sound perform.

18 Friday ART Community Art Night. Third Friday of every month. The MGC, 2280 Newburg Road, Fortuna. See Oct. 19 listing.

THEATER Native Gardens. 8 PM. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka.

Cultures clash when a disputed fenceline blows up into a border war in this comedy. Through Feb 10.

19 Saturday FOOD Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 AM. Dow’s Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See Oct. 20 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Bowl of Beans. 5-8 PM. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Enjoy a beans and rice dinner with performances by local musicians.

Benefits Arcata Elementary and Arcata Recreation art programs. rec@cityofarcata.org. 822-7091.

24 Thursday THEATER Taking Steps. 8 PM. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. The Pines is an estate with a lot of history: A haunted former brothel. But over one madcap evening of abandoned spouses, suicide notes, sleeping pills and seduction by a ghost, The Pines is going to be unforgettable for an entirely new reason. Appropriate for ages 14 and up. $16, $14. 786-5483. www. ferndalerep.org.

25 Friday MUSIC Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal.

8 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. The heir to country music royalty performs. $66.

26 Saturday THEATER ZOUNDS!. 6 PM. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Redwood Curtain Theatre’s annual dinner and live radio show. www.redwoodcurtain. com. 443-7688.

SPORTS Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 PM. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. HRD home teams the North Jetty Bettys and the Widow Makers face off. Doors at 5 PM. $15, $12 advance, free for ages 10 and under. humboldtrollerderby.com.

29 Tuesday MUSIC Black Violin. 7 PM. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka.

Genre-busting blend of classical, hiphop, rock, R&B and bluegrass music. $39.

OUTDOORS Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour.

Last Tuesday of every month, 2 PM. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Oct. 30 listing.

Foggy Bottom Milk Run 2017. jennifer fumiko cahill

SEE YOU NEXT SEASON JANUARY Bowl of Beans Benefit jan. 21 Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the community over a beans and rice dinner with performances by local musicians.

Ford Hess Trinidad to Clam Beach Run jan. 26 Half marathon, 8.75-, 5.75- or 3-mile run/walks through spectacular scenery from rugged coastline to pristine beaches and giant redwoods.

FEBRUARY Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo feb. 7-10 Tattoo artists from around the world come to Humboldt County for this four-day event.

Firemen’s Games feb. 19 Ferndale’s volunteer firefighters compete in old-fashioned firefighting techniques including bucket brigade, quick dressing and hose coupling in this annual event.

MARCH Foggy Bottom Milk Run mar. 10 A Sunday family run with three different courses through Ferndale farmlands to the Main Street finish line.

Fortuna Daffodil Festival mar. 23-24 One of three major daffodil shows in the state. Over 600 stems on display from amateur growers and professionals.

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Elk Meadow Cabins - Free for guests 1 7 Valley Green Camp Road, Orick (866) 733-9637 2 Elk Country RV Park - $ 216 Idlewood Lane, Trinidad (707) 488-2181 3 Sylvan Harbor RV Park & Cabins - $ 875 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad (707) 677-9988 2 4 Trinidad Library - $ 380 Janis Court, Trinidad (855) 900-7584 5 Trinidad Bay Bed & Breakfast - Guests only 560 Edwards Street, Trinidad (707) 677-0840 6 The Lighthouse Grill - 1 hour free for patrons 355 Main St Trinidad (707) 677-0077 7 McKinleyville Shopping Center - $ 1505 Central Ave, McKinleyville (855) 900-7584 8 BMW of Humboldt Bay - Free Trinidad 1795 Central Avenue, McKinleyville (707) 839-4269 3 4 9 Days Inn & Suites - $ Free for guests 4701 Valley West Blvd., Arcata (707) 826-2827 5 6 10 Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - Free 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside McKinleyville 11 Blue Lake Casino - $ 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake (888) 758-4389 7 8 12 Blue Lake City Hall - $ 111 Greenwood Rd, Blue Lake (888) 758-4389 9 13 Willow Creek China Flat Museum - $ Arcata 38949 CA-299 Willow Creek (855) 900-7584 Blue Lake 14 15 10 14 Greenway Building - $ 11 12 1385 8th St. Arcata (855) 900-7584 15 F Street Parking - $ 16 749-799 F Street, Arcata (888) 758-4389 Eureka 16 Harper Motors - Free 4800 US 101, Eureka (877) 285-6677 17 18 19 20 17 Madaket Plaza - $ 21 22 23 24 4 C Street, Eureka (888) 758-4389 18 GHD Parking lot - $ 718 Third Street, Eureka (888) 758-4389 19 Carter House Inn - $ 301 L Street, Eureka (707) 444-8062 Loleta 20 North Coast Unified AQMD - $ 707 L Street, Eureka (855) 900-7584 25 Fortuna 21 Caltrans - Free 1656 Union Street, Eureka (707) 445-6600 29 30 31 32 Ferndale 22 Bayshore Mall - Free 26 27 28 3300 Broadway, Eureka (707) 444-3855 23 St. Joseph Hospital - $ Rio Dell 2700 Dolbeer Street, Eureka (855) 900-7584 33 24 St. Joseph Hospital–Evergreen Lodge - $ 2711 Dolbeer Street, Eureka 25 Bear River Casino Hotel - Free 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta (707) 733-9644 26 Humboldt County Fairgrounds - $ 1250 5th Street, Ferndale (707) 786-9511 27 Ferndale Public Parking - $ 4th St, Ferndale (855) 900-7584 28 Victorian Inn - Free for guests 400 Ocean Avenue, Ferndale (707) 786-4949 29 Super 8 Fortuna - Free for guests 1805 Alamar Way, Fortuna (707) 725-2888 30 Public Parking Lot - $ 600-638 11th St, Fortuna (855) 900-7584 31 Best Western Country Inn - Free for guests 2025 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna (707) 725-6822 32 Riverwalk RV Park - $ 2189 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna (707) 725-3359 33 Public Parking Lot - $ Redway 203-235 Wildwood Ave, Rio Dell (855) 900-7584 34 34 Persimmons - Free 1055 Redway Drive, Redway (707) 923-2748 35 Organic Grace - $ Free with purchase 906 Redwood Drive, Garberville (707) 923-1296 36 Benbow Historic Inn - Free 445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville (707) 923-2124

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If you’re adventurous, you can throw on a vest and do some river rafting, and more leisurely types can fish the Trinity River or play a round of golf. Just keep your eyes peeled, because this is Bigfoot country. Swing into the China Flat Museum to explore the lore and take a selfie with his 25-foot redwood likeness.

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Where the Mad River takes its final stretch toward the Pacific, a small community of 1,200 displays an international reach. Once sawmills ruled, but now the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theater imports students from around the world to learn the craft of commedia dell’arte and perform dramas and old-school clowning year round.

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Swing by the world’s tallest totem pole.

And on McKinleyville Arts Night, the third Friday of each month, you can tool around town and see what local artists, artisans and musicians young and old are up creating — maybe even take a piece home.

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Grab a coffee and window shop the vintage storefronts and take photos of the Gingerbread Mansion, or put on your hiking shoes and take in the view from the bluffs in Russ Park or Centerville Beach. Downtown or in the great outdoors, it’s a trip back in time.

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Eel River Valley Hike and bird watch on the newly opened Eel River Valley Estuary Preserve or head to Table Bluff for storm watching. Stroll along Loleta’s little row of main street shops, sample its famous cheese and admire the verdant rolling hills all around. Tour the former lumber company town of Scotia, with its rows of old, redwood houses, and see what’s going on at the Winema Theater, a gorgeous redwood monument to the heyday of the timber barons. Stop in Rio Dell for a dip in the river, unspoiled vistas and Arts on the Avenue along Wildwood Avenue the second Friday night of every month.

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Whether it’s a gorgeous summer weekend or a wet, socked-in Tuesday afternoon, Humboldt County’s Avenue of the Giants doesn’t disappoint. Known by locals as “the Ave,” this 31-mile stretch was formerly part of U.S. Highway 101 until a more direct route was developed in 1960. As automobiles and logging trucks left to zip along the main highway, the Avenue of the Giants remained as a historic relic and a glimpse into slower and simpler times.

The coastal redwoods that have grown quietly for centuries in this pocket of the world are as enormous and enchanting as you can imagine.

The One Log House in Garberville lets visitors check out tree-house living in a 7-by-32-foot log chamber that once toured the country before retiring alongside 101. Farther down the Ave are short, well-marked loop trails suited even to the novice hiker. Or, you can stretch your legs in the forest at the F.K. Lane Grove on a 15-minute stroll under the dense redwood canopy. Bring extra layers to stay warm in the shade and leave Fido in the car — dogs are not allowed on trails.

If your timetable allows for recreation and you come during summer, a splash in the Eel River will cool you down, as will the quaint shops and cafés dotting the road selling cold drinks and ice cream. Those hankering for more refined refreshments can taste local wines along the avenue; keep your eyes peeled for signs around Redway. Finally, if your visit isn’t complete without navigating your car through a tree, stay alert around Myers Flat and you’ll pay a small fee for the bragging rights.

The Ave offers visitors a chooseyour-own-adventure experience — any drive along the road grants views of some of the region’s most beloved trees and is peppered with nostalgic gift shops and historic logging towns.

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The little town has a surprisingly robust nightlife scene and a wild and beautiful landscape of hills and forest that you can sample in Tooby Memorial Park. Check the calendar and see what’s playing at the Mateel Community Center in neighboring Redway — the venue regularly brings in major musical acts and puts on some of Humboldt’s biggest festivals, including Reggae on the River.

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Dec. 7 – Tree Lighting in Garberville (sponsored by SHBVB) and Lighted Truck Parade Dec. 12 – Annual Tree Lighting by the Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Gala at the Historic Benbow Inn

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