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From the Editor A Cozy Retreat

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Contributors

Features

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The Old Steeple Insider Profile: Paul Beatie

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Hot Streak Four Casinos in One Day

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Hearth Warming Gather by the Fire

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Humboldt Grassfed Beef Promotion

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Your 90-Day Calendar

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See You Next Season

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Perfect Winter Trips

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The 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 43

The Warm-Up Casual Dining

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We’ll Eat at the Bar Dining

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The Next Flight Seasonal Drink

Just Browsing 61

Bookstores to Curl Up With

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Young at Heart Local Toy Stores

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Regional Directory 78

Go Local Promotion

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Arts & Crafts Promotion

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Antiques, Etc. Promotion

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Map of Humboldt

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Trinidad Area Maps

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McKinleyville, Blue Lake and Willow Creek Maps

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Arcata Maps

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Eureka Maps

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and Rio Dell Maps 106 Avenue of the Giants Maps 110 Redway & Garberville Maps 113 Shelter Cove Map

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A Cozy Retreat It’s not that cold. Seriously, right now people in Minnesota

are scraping ice off of windshields and trying to work cell phones with mittens. Here in Humboldt, we’re spoiled with just enough chill and rain to justify favorite sweaters and steamy mugs.

In this issue, we’ll show you how to do winter right. We’re taking the opportunity to lounge in front of some classic fireplaces, and we’ll show you where you can bask in the glow. Rainy day?

Get lost in a literary labyrinth or a chest of toys — we’ve scoped out a few of Humboldt’s independent bookshops (yes, those still exist) and toy shops for you to browse to your heart’s content.

Need a little revival? In “The Old Steeple” you’ll meet Paul Beatie and Cheri March, the owners of the Ferndale Music Company who’ve converted a historic church into a live music venue with stained glass, great acoustics and soul.

The weather’s not so daunting as to keep us from an outdoor adventure when cabin fever strikes. Take a gander at Perfect Trips and see if a hike along the streams and fields of Lacks Creek or swinging and sliding under the big trees at Sequoia Park moves you. Or, if you’re feeling lucky, check out “Hot Streak” and join us on a marathon casino crawl with slots, dice and — believe it or not — natural beauty.

Read on and you’ll find some spicy dishes around the county to put color in your cheeks. And if you’re seeking a warm welcome, you can lean in at some of our favorite places for at-the-bar dining — oysters and caviar, or steak and a shot, take your pick.

Just try not to gloat to your friends in Minnesota.

— Jennifer Fumiko Cahill

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Photo by Andra Stringer

DON’T MISS IT: Perilous Plunge February 6 Witness (or join) costumed locals happily jumping into Humboldt Bay at the 15th annual Discovery Museum fundraiser.

Bring a towel.

Redwood Coast Music Festival March 31 - April 3 Don't dance? We'll see about that. Get ready for a jam-packed four days of jazz, blues, swing and more all over Eureka.

CHECK OUT: Redwood EdVentures Kids earn patches on roving scavenger hunts around parks and wildlife areas. (Psst — just don't tell them it's educational.)

See "Perfect Trips" for details and send them running.

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Winter 2016 | January 2016 - April 2016 | Volume II No. 3 Publisher Chuck Leishman Editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill Production Manager Holly Harvey Art Director Drew Hyland Freelance Style Director Lynn Leishman lynnleishman@gmail.com Lead Designer Jonathan Webster Calendar Editor Kali Cozyris Contributing Writers Amy Barnes, Amy Cirincione O'Connor, Lynn Leishman, Nora Mounce, Josephine Johnson, Monica Topping, Susan Penn Contributing Photographers Drew Hyland, Amy Kumler, Mark McKenna, Greg Nyquist, Jason Self, León Villagómez Graphic Design/Production Miles Eggleston, Christian Pennington Advertising Manager Melissa Sanderson melissa@northcoastjournal.com Advertising Assistant Maddy Rueda maddy@northcoastjournal.com Account Executives Mike Herring mike@northcoastjournal.com Tad Sarvinski tad@northcoastjournal.com Kyle Windham kyle@northcoastjournal.com Classified Advertising Mark Boyd Office Manager/Bookkeeper Deborah Henry

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On the cover Fireside cookies at the Carter House Inn. Read more about it in “Hearth Warming” on page 28.

Photo by Amy Kumler

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Amy Barnes is a mother, writer and designer living on 20 acres of redwoods in the wilds of Humboldt.

At her side are four cats, three dogs, 21 chickens, three ducks, three teenagers, a husband and a fish.

Amy Cirincione O'Connor is a social worker, small business owner and professor. She has two toddlers and likes to fix up old houses in her free time. She wishes she could spend more time on the river and sleeping.

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Josephine Johnson is a California singer/songwriter by way of Indiana, Georgia, and China. She is a Humboldt State University grad and the 2016 Musician in Residence at Westhaven Center for the Arts, where she's writing music about the barns of Humboldt County.

Nora Mounce loves living 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.

Lynn Leishman has been a florist, model, retail buyer, gift and antique storeowner, bed and breakfast innkeeper, publisher, food columnist, photo stylist and event planner. She is passionate about lending her creativity to Insider, cooking, and enjoying all the North Coast has to offer.

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Ferndale’s new old music venue

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Paul Beatie was standing in the kitchen when

his life took a dramatic turn. “I was making coffee and my wife was on the computer in the other room, and she starts swearing, [ yelling], “You’ve gotta come see this! The church is for sale!”

The 115-year-old building came with a permit for live concerts, so they took a flying leap, bought the church and transformed it into The Old Steeple, Ferndale’s new live music venue. Beatie and wife Cheri March first visited Ferndale to escape the inland heat. They came for the architecture, but “fell in love with the community,” says Beatie.

Now they live in the church rectory and oversee a “little empire” comprised of the Old Steeple and the Ferndale Music Company — a music store, art gallery and music school. Also, they recently had their first baby. Because life is like that.

At age 12, Beatie started taking guitar lessons.

“I sucked for a long time. But my teacher was this really, really cool guy. He was kind of like a therapist.” That connection helped Beatie navigate his teenage years. Now, as a bass and drum teacher, he strives to pay it forward. He’s also gotten pretty good with the guitar and still plays now and again with the Pyronauts, the instrumental surf band he used to practice with in a barn back in high school and with which he toured California and Europe.

The Ferndale Music Company opened at the church site in September of 2015. In November, Gene Parsons and David Hayes played The Old Steeple’s first show to a sold out crowd of 230 people. “The first guys loved it. They said it sounded great,” Beatie recalls enthusiastically. Tin ceilings make the room acoustically unique. “They didn’t use monitors or anything. It was just the sound of the building.”

Beatie isn’t the first musician to own Ferndale’s Methodist Episcopal church, which rests at the foot of the town’s famously spooky cemetery.

Over the years, the church has housed booksellers

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and artists, musicians and even a recording studio. Ferndale’s oldest church, it was built in 1873 and underwent a radical remodel in 1901. In the 1950s, the congregation merged with Fortuna’s Methodist Church and the building went up for sale in 1964. Since then, there have been seven owners.

The church was well cared for over the years.

The building is immaculate inside and out, with a tidy paint job, new roof, luscious woodwork and an enormous barrel wood stove to keep things toasty. The chapel walls are adorned with intricate stained glass panels — memorial windows purchased by parishioners long ago.

Local artist Steve Porter, who owned the property in the 1990s, did most of the restoration.

Beatie and March remodeled the restrooms to comply with ADA regulations and installed sound absorbing chairs in the chapel, but otherwise, they’re leaving it be. “We don’t want to mess with the integrity of the architecture,” explains Beatie.

“We don’t want to screw it up.”

He hopes to bring in big names while maintaining the venue’s “good energy” and staying true to the room’s extraordinary ability to carry acoustic sound. So far, it’s been a great place to host student recitals, and they’re even exploring options as a wedding venue.

“There are three things we’re trying to do.”

He smoothes a sheet of paper onto the store counter and continues. “We’re trying to give kids something to do. … All of our shows will be all ages. Even though we could probably make more money by getting a beer and wine license and excluding kids, we don’t wanna do that. Because there are kids in Ferndale and we want them to be excited about music.” Beatie and March also want to bring more culture to the town’s tight-knit community, as well as let people into the building itself. “People come by and say, ‘I’ve lived here my whole life and I’ve never been in here.’”

STORE & LESSONS Mon-Sat, 12-5 246 Berding St., Ferndale 95536 (707) 786-7030 ferndalemusiccompany.com thepyronauts.com FACEBOOK: The Old Steeple, Ferndale Music Company

UPCOMING SHOWS: Andy McKee, Feb. 3 Ledward Kaapana, Feb. 12 David Lindley, Feb. 28 Greg Brown, March 16 Johnny Houx Cygne, March 19 Old Steeple event tickets are available at the Ferndale Music Company and Mind’s Eye Coffee Lounge.

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HOT STREAK Four casinos in one day

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eeling lucky? Home to four casinos, each with unique style, our neck of the North Coast has all your gaming fronts covered. Why not hit ’em all in one day? We did.

Top: Fresh air and slot machines at Redwood Hotel and Casino.

Above: Fresh-caught salmon at The Abalone Grill.

On previous page: Blue Lake Casino and Hotel.

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That’s right, grab your lucky socks, steel your poker face and get ready for an 80-mile marathon day of card-turning, dice-throwing, primo food-eating, stiff-drink adventuring! But don't try this without a designated driver, kids — plan ahead (we hired a taxi) and check with individual casinos for shuttle schedules. Ready to roll the dice?

Our first stop was the Redwood Hotel and Casino, the area’s newest and most northerly casino. Opened in 2014 and operated by the Yurok Tribe in Klamath, it’s a home base for outdoor adventure just steps from the mighty Klamath River and great redwoods. Looking at the options, we realized a long weekend might be the best bet for getting a feel of the land, especially if you’re into Pacific Northwest Native cultures. From the visitor center, opened last June, you can learn about Yurok traditions, book a jet boat tour or schedule a guided fishing trip. April and May are best for catching spring salmon; September and October best for fall salmon and steelhead. Not into fishing? No

Right: Cocktails in the Firewater Lounge.

Below: Roulette at Cher-Ae Heights.

problem. Day hikes in Redwood National Park and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park are less than 8 miles to the south.

By day’s end, you’ll be ready to head back for a fine meal of fresh-caught Klamath salmon from the Pacific ($27).

We enjoyed the salmon with white wine.

Cool fact: The Abalone Grill employs two local fishermen for the daily catch, so you know the fish will always be sameday fresh. At the bar, enjoy local brews and vodka, then try your luck in the game room. With 100 slots and no smoking, odds are you’ll have a great time.

Our second stop of the day brought more traditional good times and gambling — whiskey and roulette, baby!

Cher-Ae Heights Casino, owned and operated by the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, has your drink and your number. Lit by flickering slot machines and gaming tables, the game room is more what you’d expect on the outskirts of Vegas instead of the outskirts of idyllic Trinidad. It’s low-lit and hypnotic, priming you for the tables and slots. There’s a fine roulette table — a true beauty made of English walnut from across the pond. You like card games? Try Spanish 21 and blackjack. And don’t forget the bar. The Firewater Lounge has a solid reputation for its rotating array of signature drinks. Since it’s winter, we tried the Kahlua Hot Cocoa-tini, which fully warmed our chocolate spots ($8). We did the Peach Mule-jito, too — definitely a year-round win ($7). Hit the lounge on a Wednesday for free pool and half-priced whiskey. If you and your crew want to get retro, Cher-Ae Heights is home to an 800-seat Bingo parlor.

Though the casino does not have hotel accommodations, it does have the most amazing view of Trinidad Head and the Pacific Ocean — we left wishing we could stay for more drinks and to watch the sun disappear into the sea.

Our hot streak continued at Blue Lake Casino, where you and the girls must go if you’re into gambling and dancing for sport. Blue Lake Casino, owned and operated by the Blue Lake Rancheria, has the most slots — 750 of them — and currently the only poker tables in Humboldt, with games nightly, plus a legit tournament schedule. You can pre-game or rock out in the Wave Lounge, where some of Humboldt’s best local dance and funk bands bring it every Friday and Saturday night.

Regional acts and karaoke hold it down other evenings, while the Sapphire Palace boasts bigger artists like George Clinton and Parliament, The Wailers, and House of Floyd. We were too early to catch any music, but right on time for Alice’s Restaurant, which serves Humboldt grass-fed beef and a nice game of sushi. If you’re veggie, they’re on it with a variety of fresh salads.

Blue Lake Casino has a hotel, so if you overdo it you can get a room. Other points of cool: Blue Lake is Humboldt’s only casino

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with an electric vehicle charging station, and there’s a bike rack by the front door.

Our last stop, Bear River Hotel and Casino, owned and operated by the Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria, has been steadily expanding since it opened in 2005. A fresh selection of slots — machines rotated in and others out every six months — a well-lit ceiling and multi-colored design elements create spaciousness and a sense of energy on the game floor.

There’s also a non-smoking gaming room. The stand-out here is the craps table, the only one in the county — perfect for your Guys and Dolls moment. By this point we were ready for dinner, so from the River’s Edge Restaurant, we ordered the signature cedar plank salmon — a succulent salmon filet cooked and served on a cut of the aromatic wood, topped with a rich and creamy-sweet marinade ($22) and best paired with a nice Noble Vines sauvignon blanc ($6.25 glass). The tenderloin of beef is no slouch, either ($34). Served with garlic-mashed potatoes bordering on the divine, it pairs well with a Hess Cabernet ($7 glass) — lucky you. Another point of awesome: The Bear River Tribe is the first in California to implement wind and solar energy along with advanced technology to generate enough electricity to power their community center across from the casino. In coming years, the tribe plans to create and install a renewable system with capacity enough to power the casino.

We pulled slots, shot craps, bet on roulette and bluffed our way through blackjack. And by the end of it, we were thoroughly stuffed to the gills with great food and drink. No need to fly out to the desert; you’ll pick a winner right here. We can feel it.

Above: Trying our luck at Blue Lake Casino's army of slot machines.

Left: Rolling the dice at Bear River Hotel and Casino.

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Hearth Warming Gather by the fire

By Lynn Leishman Photography by Amy Kumler

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Carter House Inn.

On wet, blustery winter days in Humboldt, nothing warms like the glow of a fire. Here are some toasty spots to consider when the wind’s blowing off the bay.

Eureka Inn.

At Carter House Inn, a welcoming wood fire in the main lobby is lit mornings and evenings nearly year round. Starting at 5 pm, you can sink into leather chairs and sofas with a starter or dessert and a glass of wine from Restaurant 301’s award-winning cellar stocked with 3,400 bottles. You could also order up a seasonal cocktail or happy hour nibble from the bar overlooking the lobby, which opens at 4 pm. If you don’t want to leave, book a room, suite or cottage with your own private fireplace (or fireplaces!) and join other guests each evening for tea and freshly baked cookies around the fire.

A must-see is the grand fireplace at the historic Eureka Inn. The Tudor-style hotel opened in 1922 to coincide with the completion of the Redwood Highway and had the distinction of being the place to stay between San Francisco and Portland.

Since 2009, new owners have been working on renovations and expect to have 125 rooms updated by late spring 2016. The high-ceilinged, chandeliered lobby boasts a grand, brass-mantled, oak and redwood fireplace topped with a commissioned painting of the European discovery of Humboldt Bay. Relax on the comfy leather sofas after 5 pm with a drink from the Palm Lounge or from the Bristol Rose Café Monday through Saturday.

In Ferndale, The Victorian Inn’s dining room is just the place for a cozy meal on winter days. Built in 1890, it’s a period stunner and one of the most photographed structures in California.

The warm and inviting VI Restaurant serves breakfast from 8 to 10:30 am, lunch from 11:30 am to 3 pm (except Monday) and dinner from 4:30 to 9 pm. Reserve a dinner table by the fireplace and enjoy a glass of wine with roasted asparagus and Kumamoto oysters to start, followed by a chargrilled 16-ounce ribeye or paella Portuguese while listening to the baby grand on Wednesdays and Sundays, or a guitar soloist on Mondays and Fridays.

CARTER HOUSE INNS 301 L St., Eureka | (707) 444-8062 www.carterhouse.com

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VICTORIAN INN & VI RESTAURANT 400 Ocean Ave., Ferndale | (707) 786-4949 www.victorianvillageinn.com

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Reserve your table by the fireplace at The Victorian Inn’s VI Restaurant.

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M O R E T H A N A R O O M F O R T H E N I G H T.

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inter in Willow Creek. Cold, drizzly, slushy, probably not. Though seldom reaching the freeze point, and seeing hardly any snow, Willow Creek can experience spectacularly epic rainstorms. Hunkered in your cabin with a good book, comforter and hearty soup, it emboldens one’s confidence and place in the world. It is not uncommon for locals, during the fiercest of windy rain storms to throw open the front door and yell at the storm.

Confident, invigorating, primal.

This is the season of mushroomers scouring oak

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forests, wood cutters getting that last cord, and obsessive fanatical steelheaders chasing the fish of a thousand casts.

Already, there is talk of spring gardens, hearty evening pot lucks and spending time with Summer’s delayed art project. It might also be said on a good winter day that Willow Creek might have more resident philosophers, poets, chefs and ner do wells than just about anywhere.

You might consider joining us for a little daydreaming, contemplating, and hanging around doing nothing at all.

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Perfect Winter Trips Welcome to winter, Humboldt’s unsung hero. The days are shorter this time of year, but we make the most out of them. We venture into the rain, exalt in blustery weather and cozy up in style. Grab your rain boots and your travel mug. You’re just in time.

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Outdoorsy Type Lacks Creek is one of Humboldt’s most recently developed trail systems. The BLM and Humboldt Trails Council have been carefully restoring the watershed and opening up trails and campsites for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.

Hikers will enjoy the Beaver Ridge Trail as it descends through the lush watershed, crossing streams and the wide oak prairies of the western section of Lacks Creek. Along Pine Ridge Road in the eastern section, dedicated trail builders have created flowing single tracks specifically designed for mountain biking (but open to hikers, too). The views are unparalleled and you’re likely to have the place to yourself.

To reach Lacks Creek, head east on State Route 299 for 17.8 miles from U.S. Highway 101. Turn left at the Redwood

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Valley turn-off (Bair Road) and travel 3.9 miles. Follow the signs for Lacks Creek Management Area up a gravel road. Fourwheel drive isn’t necessary, but good tires and ground clearance are.

The Eel River Estuary Preserve is a 1,200-acre property that was identified in a 1974 California Department of Fish and Game study as the most ecologically valuable area of the estuary. Winter provides epic bird-watching on the preserve, which hosts migratory waterfowl including tens of thousands of Aleutian geese, shorebirds, bald eagles, raptors and the occasional gyrfalcon, last seen on the preserve in winter 2014.

The preserve offers guided tours for birders and nature observation. The easy-moderate 5-mile trail takes hikers through grassland, tidal wetlands, fresh-

water marsh and sand dunes. True adventurers will continue another 3 miles out through the estuary to the river’s mouth, where freshwater meets ocean waves and seals sleep off their morning’s fish run.

The Eel River Estuary Preserve is carved out of the Ferndale bottoms near Centerville Beach. The Wildlands Conservancy welcome visitors by reservation only. Call (707) 672-4725 to request access.

The Samoa Dunes Recreation Area is a 300-acre park that draws a devoted following of ATV-ers and surfers, but isn’t appreciated enough for its hiking and tide pools. Grab coffee in Old Town and join dawn patrol at the North Jetty. Rent all the surf gear you need at Pacific Outfitters, bring your own or just enjoy the sunrise from the bayside. Walking the North Jetty

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is more of a rock scramble, as decades of high surf have eroded the masonry.

You’re likely to see seals, porpoises and maybe even a shark. Please only explore the jetty at low tide and keep your eyes on the waves. Don’t be that guy.

The short, sweet Wetland hike in the center of the park is worth the walk, as are the World War II bunkers buried in the dunes and the bayside cypress grove. The sheltered cove just south of the Coast Guard station is the perfect place to rock hop though tide pools on a blustery day.

The Dunes are only 5 miles south of Eureka at the Southern tip of Highway 255. All visits to the dunes must culminate with a visit to the Samoa Cookhouse (980 Vance Ave.), especially if it’s French toast day.

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Foodies Winter is a time to indulge in comforting, rich treats. Humboldt’s craft food movement is ready to support you through that daunting process.

And while the food below takes a little more effort to find, it’s well worth it.

Royal Bavarian Brezen-Pretzels are soft baked goodness crafted from a centuries old family recipe. Once available only in local cafés and by delivery (in the cutest basket you’ve ever seen), now you can visit the pretzel shop at 320 Second St. in Old Town Eureka. The savory varieties are stuffed with cheese, spinach, tomato and pesto, to name a few. The sweet brezen are crammed (as delicately as possible) with fruit and spices. Fill your belly.

First we followed it to Willow Creek, but lately the red Hum Grown Grindz trailer has been grilling up Humboldt grassfed beef sliders — sweet, juicy little numbers topped with things like caramelized onions and organic greens — in Southern Humboldt (3362 Redwood Drive, Redway). Bring a friend so you can split a trio of sliders and a hefty chicken chipoltle pesto crepe, as you’ll want to try both. Peek at the Facebook page to see specials and for a heads up on any concerts or events the truck will be pulling up to.

Aqua-rodeo Farms is Humboldt’s smallest oyster farm. Oyster farmer/Captain Sebastian Elrite harvests his Bucksport beauties from Humboldt Bay and sells them raw, grilled or “to go” by the bag at Humboldt Bay Tourism Center in Old Town (205 G St., Eureka). All winter, he sets up a giant grill at Second and G Street during Eureka’s Arts Alive and serves his hot broiled oysters with a variety of his special sauces to grateful, chilled patrons. He also offers boat tours of his oyster farm year-round. Go to www.humboldtbayoystertours.com and give the Captain at least 36 hours notice — he’s a busy guy.

Above: Captain Sebastian on a Humboldt Bay Oyster Tour.

ROCKY ARROYO Left: Plate of oyster at Humboldt Bay Tourism Center.

Right: Bucksport oyster.

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Art Lovers Humboldt is a community of fishermen, loggers, and farmers who have worked our lands and waters for generations. We’re also a community of artists and artisans whose work keeps things new and exciting on the North Coast. There are dozens of galleries in the region, but the spaces below allow visitors more intimate contact with Humboldt’s creative side. Don’t worry, it won’t be weird.

Fire & Light was formed in 1995 as a partnership between the Arcata Community Recycling Center in Humboldt County and a group of local investors who wanted to develop a beautiful use for recycled glass.

They devised a method for melting crushed glass in furnaces, adding pigment, and pressing the molten glass into bowls, plates, and glasses. The resulting rainbow-hued tableware is a truly unique local art form. Fire

& Light glass can be found in homes across the region, and is also a popular souvenir for visitors.

Watch the craftsmanship in action by taking a tour of Fire & Light’s factory (45 Ericson Court, Arcata). Tours are available Mondays through Fridays at 10 AM and 12 PM with 24 hours notice. The factory showroom sells seconds every Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. While The Sanctuary (1301 J St., Arcata) is known for its cool and intimate music shows, the nonprofit workshop and exhibition/performance space is also home to an active arts collective. For a small fee, artists can use the textile, ceramic, printmaking and even bike repair facilities, and get one-on-one help. The gallery hosts local artists’ solo and group shows, which

Fire & Light bowls. Courtesy of Fire & Light

range from the meditative to the raucously interactive. Check www.sanctuaryarcata. org to see what’s coming up on stage and in the gallery.

While driving to Southern Humboldt to tour Avenue of the Giants, be sure to stop to appreciate its tiny but thriving art scene.

The Mateel Cooperative Art Gallery (773 Redwood Drive) in downtown Garberville features the work of artists living in Southern Humboldt and northern Mendocino.

The gallery features “local art in all media,” including photography, paintings, pottery, woodwork and jewelry. As a cooperative, the artists also work in the gallery and are able to tour visitors through the works on display. The gallery is open Monday-Friday from 11 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.

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With the Kids Humboldt kids aren’t afraid to get wet. They play in the rain, jump in puddles, and roll around in the mud. If you’re just passing through town, pick up a pair of used rain boots at Recycled Youth (1507 G St., Arcata) for your kiddo and proceed through your vacation as planned. The beach and redwoods are just as fun in winter as in summer.

Redwood EdVentures Quests are scavenger hunts with clues leading through state and local parks throughout the North Coast. The quests can be completed in under an hour, or stretched out to take all day. The quests are perfect for first-time visitors to Prairie Creek Redwoods, Patrick’s Point, the Arcata Marsh, Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge, Grizzly Creek and others.

They’re also a great way to re-experience a park you’ve visited before. Instructions for each quest are at the informational kiosk

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or visitor center at each park. Once the missions are completed, kids can collect a Redwood EdVentures patch from park officials. For a complete list of quest sites, visit www.redwood-edventures.org.

If you’re planning on sticking closer to town this season, there are plenty of places to explore with the family. 67-acre Sequoia Park in Eureka is beautifully scaled for small children. Its lower level (access from T St.) features a duck pond, the short Sequoia Creek trail, a toddler-size playground and creeks that are perfect for tromping through. The upper level (accessible from W Street or on the park road from the lower level) has the largest playground in Eureka, including some old-school steep metal slides sure to delight children.

A few steps away in Sequoia Park Zoo, where all the animal exhibits seem

Left and Above: Sequoia Park.

Drew Hyland

designed from a child’s perspective, your child is guaranteed to delight in the watershed play area and the petting zoo. Also, the sweet potato fries in the Zoo Café will recharge any hangry family member, no matter what size.

Humboldt County Libraries are gloriously kid-friendly. The days of librarians whisper-yelling “Shh!” are gone.

Now, the kids’ sections host story hours and other free childrens’ programs including crafts, movies, puppet shows, music and storytellers. The Eureka branch has a large play area for reading, completing puzzles and snuggling with enormous stuffed animals. Rio Dell Library has puppet shows every other Saturday morning. Become a library groupie by taking your kids to a different library for storytime every day, Tuesday through Saturday.

Redwood EdVenture Quest patches.

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Not Strictly for Tourists You’re new to town. You’re entertaining out-of-town guests. You’re just here for the holidays. Whatever you’re doing here, it’s time to act like a tourist. Buy something with Bigfoot on it. Drive everywhere — very slowly. Take pictures of every Victorian building and tall tree you see. And of course, go on some tours. Independence is overrated.

Humboldt Beer Tours (www.humboldtbeertours.com) explores the wide array of craft beer around our county. Hop in a van operated by your designated driver and begin your journey though local beerworks. Participants learn brewing basics and the long history of craft beer here in Humboldt County. Each tour stops at three great breweries for complimentary tastings, lunch and the company of a Cicerone Certified Beer Server. Tours depart twice a day, because it’s always beer o’clock somewhere.

Creep through the eerie streets of Eureka’s Old Town with Haunted History Ghost Tours. Learn about Eureka’s bawdy past as a Victorian seaport and its haunted present. Locals and visitors will love learning what really happened in Opera Alley and the creepy, tragic stories behind all those Victorian storefronts. Tours last two hours and depart from Old Town Coffee and Chocolates. Get a coffee to take along — and maybe bring a flask. And a rosary. Call (707) 672-5012 to reserve a tour.

See Humboldt’s scenic beauty from a different perspective by hunting your own dinner. Pacific Outfitters (www.pacificoutfitters.com) leads guided hunts over 100 acres of private land with guides who have decades of waterfowl calling experience.

Hunters track Aleutian geese, Pacific black brant and other waterfowl in all-day hunts.

Tours are kept to four hunters per trip, and guides set up decoys and do the calling for the group. Each hunter can shoot his or her limit. If you’re a first-time hunter, Pacific Outfitters also offers the Hunter Education courses you’ll need to purchase your license for the season.

Guided waterfowl hunts.

Photo by Jason Self courtesy of Pacific Outfitters

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Start your evening with a libation and dinner at Abalone Bar & Grill. Our menu boasts a revolving list of carefully prepared seasonal entrees with locally-sourced ingredients, including native wild caught Klamath River salmon.

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Warm-Up A little chill is a fine excuse for a meal with a kick of spice. Get back up to temperature over something steamy, like these worldly wonders from the other side of the globe — right here in Humboldt. Just be responsible with the hot stuff. You have nothing to prove to us.

Peek into the kitchen at Annie’s Cambodian (1917 Fifth St., Eureka) and you’ll likely glimpse the lady herself cooking up family favorites like lemongrass soup with coconut milk, juicy hunks of pork rib, pineapple and fresh basil ($12.95). Turn up the dial with a few drops of homemade chili oil. Look around the room and you’ll see everybody is getting the crispy/creamy, hot cheese puffs, too ($2.25).

Start by dipping and nibbling some plump, crispy coconut shrimp with red curry sauce ($6.95) at Pho Hoang (1390 G St., Arcata). Then take a moment to breathe in the fragrant steam from your bowl of phô ($8.25).

Whatever cut of beef you choose will arrive thinly sliced in light broth with the accompanying basil and sprouts. There’s Sriracha hot sauce, of course, for those who want to feel the burn.

Instant gratification might pull you toward the lunchtime buffet ($9.99) at Tandoori Bites (1735 Fourth St., Eureka), but those who can hold out, or who come for dinner, would do well to order the spicy lamb rogan josh curry with a side of puffed and delicate naan bread from the tandoor ($11.99), or a great mound of biryani, the deeply aromatic basmati rice with vegetables, spices and (optional) meat ($9.99-13.99).

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LOCALLY GROWN RECIPES

MAZZOTTI’S TAGLIATELLI ALLA BOLOGNESE Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 oz.

Olive oil 4 - 6 oz. Pancetta (Italian bacon), diced 3 oz.

Each onions, carrots, garlic &

celery, diced 8 - 10 oz. Filet and/or ribeye steak, coarsely

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Salt, pepper & dried red

pepper to taste ½ oz. Fresh parsley, minced 4 - 6 oz. Chianti wine 4 oz.

Marinara sauce 3 oz.

Heavy cream 4 - 6 oz. Parmesan, grated Garnish: Minced parsley and grated Parmesan

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ecently voted “Best Italian Food” by North Coast Journal readers, Mazzotti’s has been serving up Italian specialties on the coast for years. Chef/owner Joe Mazzotti prepares a traditional tagliatelli alla Bolognese and graciously shared his recipe with us. Elegant enough for company, yet easy enough for a family weeknight meal, this silky tomato sauce with a touch of cream featuring ground steak, pancetta, red wine, onions, carrots, celery and garlic is one to treasure. Mazzotti’s tagliatelli pasta is homemade,but Chef says it’s okay to substitute your favorite store-bought brand. Or if you don’t feel like cooking – head to Mazzotti’s and be sure and sample their homemade bread with garlic, sun-dried tomato, herb butter. For a complete menu and hours visit www.mazzottis.com.

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In a large stainless sauté pan, heat olive oil on medium to medium-high heat being careful not to burn. Add pancetta and render until fully cooked (but not crisp), add onions and cook until lightly caramelized, add carrots and cook until just tender. Add garlic and celery and continue cooking until lightly browned.

When all ingredients are heated through, add chunks of steak and slowly cook until browned, but rare in the middle. Season with salt, pepper, red pepper and parsley to taste, then add wine and simmer 1-2 minutes, melding flavors. Add the marinara; simmer for 2-3 minutes and when fully incorporated add cream and Parmesan and simmer until cheese is melted. Served over hot pasta and garnish with additional minced parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serves 4.

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We’ll Eat at the Bar Grab a stool for dinner with the locals

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Feeling like someplace modern, old-school or downright classic? Grab a stool, rub elbows and eat alongside the regulars.

Sea Grill’s seared sturgeon. Mark McKenna

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Cool glass tile, an inlaid bar and a brigade of marshmallow

white stools make Five Eleven feel city slick, but the menu offers some sophisticated takes on comforting favorites. The fish tacos, with firm cod fried in cornmeal batter, are topped with chili aioli and perched atop pickled cabbage with cilantro ($10). Go for the natural pairing and order up a Lagunitas Pilsner, too ($4).

Watching the creative bartenders shake up cocktails will likely pique your curiosity for specialties like the glamorous Ciao Bella with grapefruit vodka, Cointreau and Campari ($9), or the 511 Blood Orange Sour with Templeton Rye ($9).

If you can resist bellying up to the brown sugar pork belly, you’re stronger than we are ($12). The rich, melt-in-your-mouth pork with its rich fat find tart contrast in the buttermilk apple slaw. The drizzle of roasted chili sauce adds just the right heat to match the sweet. Keep an eye on specials, too, as new chef Josh Wiley likely has some surprises up his sleeve.

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Clockwise from top left: The bar at Five Eleven, fish tacos, a corner table, pork belly with apple slaw.

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California cioppino. Mark McKenna

AA shuffleboard and owner Mike Munson. Amy Kumler

AA Bar & Grill 929 4th St., Eureka (707) 443-1632 Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 10:30 pm Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am - 11 pm

Clockwise from top left: Slicing up steaks at AA Bar & Grill, cheesecake of the day, rib-eye hot off the grill.

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They don’t make ‘em like the AA Bar & Grill anymore. (That's “double

A”, by the way.) Hardcore steak lovers swear by this watering hole and Humboldt institution across the street from that other institution, the county jail. Never mind that. Once inside, you can play a little shuffleboard, then set your elbows on the classic horseshoe-shaped bar and settle in for the real deal — a steak for purists.

New owner Mike Munson isn’t messing with the formula, either.

Larry “LJ” Johnson cuts and grills the marbled masterpieces in the back without any fancy bells and whistles to distract from the flavor of the beef. Maybe a dollop of horseradish on the side. The rib-eye ($24.50), done as you like it, comes criss-crossed with just the right char and takes you back to pre-Food Network simplicity. It comes with soup or salad, and fries or baked potato, but keep room for dessert.

Check the board for homemade cheesecake ($6.50) baked by server Jessica Doyle, who runs Decadent Desserts catering. It doesn’t matter what flavor is up there — get it. You’ll know you’ve done the right thing when you hear the sound of your fork going through the creamy, old-fashioned filling and buttery graham cracker crust.

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Seared ahi, happy hour, and The Sea Grill’s façade. Mark McKenna

Everyone looks beTTer around the pretty, polished Santa Domingo ma-

hogany bar just inside The Sea Grill’s Victorian facade. It might make us friendlier, too — or maybe that’s the effect of the complimentary appetizers that show up nightly.

A mango Mai Tai ($11) should help you shift into vacation mode before perusing the menu. Begin in the spirit of luxury with a half dozen Kumamoto oysters from Humboldt Bay, served raw and topped with crème fraiche and scoops of either black tobiko or wasabi tobiko caviar ($15.95).

If you’re a fan of rare tuna — or if that Mai Tai just has you dreaming of warmer climes — the Hawaiian ahi beckons, seared with Cajun spices, bright citrus aioli and Japanese cucumber salad ($16.95). You can’t go wrong with the pan-seared sturgeon, either ($29.95). The Columbia River catch is served over a stripe of roasted red pepper coulis and basil chimichurri sauce, and topped off with dressed arugula and slivers of earthy Manchego cheese. The Husch Chardonnay ($7.50 glass; $28 bottle) would go very nicely with that, thank you. Friendly, indeed.

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The Next Flight Small escapes at Libation

By Nora Mounce Styling by Lynn Leishman Photography by Drew Hyland

The Old World design of the Arcata Pla-

za became decidedly more Euro when Ed and Anna Bernard purchased a small wine shop there 10 years ago. Situated on Eighth Street between a thriving Italian eatery and a clothing boutique, Libation is a wine shop and bar offering an impressive selection of bottles in addition to wine flights, craft beers and light bites. The walls are covered with rows of bottles stacked in wooden crates and maps of France and Italy’s famous vineyards and villages. From the tall windows (perfect for people watching) to the long tasting bar stocked with esoteric wines, everything at Libation invites you to slow down and taste the good life.

On a Tuesday afternoon, Ed is busy writing the wine tasting menu for the week while jazz plays in the back of the shop.

Customers pass in and out, some stopping to enjoy a hoppy Sculpin IPA from Ballast Point Brewing, others heading straight to Ed to ask which wine to take home for dinner. Any wine purveyor is familiar with the deer in the headlights expression of a customer grappling with a selection. Fear not.

Ed has tasted every wine in the shop and can speak to its provenance, quality and style without hesitation.

On weekends, the small staff serves thematic wine flights at the bar that rotate weekly, from “Pinot Noir From Around the World,” to “Visiting Northern Spain” ($13.50). Among the eclectic selection, the pinot flight featured Naughty Boy Pinot Noir from Mendocino ($9 glass, $22.50 bottle), and the Spanish flight included Dominios from the country’s up-and-coming

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Libation 761 8th St., Arcata (707) 825-7596 www.libation.com Monday through Thursday 11 am - 9 pm Friday and Saturday 11 am - 10 pm

Ribera del Duero region ($7.50 glass, $17 bottle). After purchasing a flight, guests get a 10-percent discount on bottles.

Anna Bernard is the resident foodie, keeping the shop’s tasting menu and picnic supplies well-stocked with a selection of imported olives, cheeses, pates and other delicacies she comes across at food shows and trips abroad. Locals who rely on Libation for first dates (good call) would be wise to remember the shop when setting off for redwoods adventures and afternoons at the beach — one can put together an impressive picnic basket in minutes and the shop will pop your bottle of wine in the “the chiller,” an ingenius contraption

that perfectly chills your whites, rosés and bubblies in five minutes flat. Libation’s selection of cheeses, charcuterie, olives and chocolates all rotate, but the Bernards are particularly taken with the fresh, carefully wrapped triple-cream brie cheeses they order from France. You can sample them on Libation’s in-house cheese plates ($12), along with wild boar salami ($7), duck rillette ($9) and sweet, green Castelveltrano olives ($5).

Back to that first date — does Friday night for live jazz and a flight of bubbles sound like a good idea? We couldn’t agree more. As the sun drops over the Pacific a few miles from the hum of the Plaza, the

staff buttresses the rows of wine bottles with wooden planks to stand in as bar tables and brings out extra stools for the evening crowd. Some of Humboldt’s best jazz and blues musicians take turns playing at Libation every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, where strangers quickly become friends, brushing shoulders in the cozy wine shop rows.

Libation is located at 761 Eighth St., on the plaza, open Monday-Saturday at 11 a.m.

And if you’re looking to learn, Ed offers two wine appreciation courses each year, starting with Wine 101 and ending with a wine pairing dinner prepared by the Bernards at the shop.

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Eureka Books.

A bookstore! In the age of Amazon and ebooks, independently owned bookstores are alive and well in Humboldt County.

Each of our local shops is as unique as their owners. Here’s a trio of favorites in which to get lost among the shelves on a winter’s day.

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Booklegger 402 2nd St., Eureka | (707) 445-1344 Facebook: Booklegger Monday - Saturday | 10 am - 5:30 pm Sunday | 11 am - 4 pm

The Booklegger’s window displays wrap all the way around its corner location, enticing pedestrians with ever-changing themed selections. Inside, the low ceiling, meandering wooden shelves, hidden nooks and warm welcome help you slow down. Nancy Short and Jennifer McFadden have owned the Booklegger since 1993, and they can think of nothing better than talking with people about books. The store has a limited selection of new books, which the staff is happy to order for customers. But it is their wide array of used books, including an expansive literature section and a great collection of children’s books that fills the nooks and crannies. The “Staff Picks” shelves provide the questing reader with inspiration and recommendations. Browsers and children are welcome.

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Eureka Books 426 2nd St., Eureka | (707) 444-9593 www.eurekabooksellers.com Facebook: Eureka Books Twitter: @eurekabooks Monday - Sunday | 10 am - 6 pm

At Eureka Books, housed in an 1879 Victorian storefront and named one of the country’s 10 most beautiful bookstores by Huffington Post, huge glass-paneled doors lead you into a bright, open space with books on two levels. Amy Stewart, author of Girl Waits with Gun and The Drunken Botanist, her husband Scott Brown and business partner Jack Irvine bought the business eight years ago. Established in 1987, Eureka Books is known for its antiquarian and new books, including local authors. Brown says he appreciates the diversity of the local bookstores, and if Eureka Books doesn’t have what you want, the staff will refer you to another local shop that might.

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Tin Can Mailman is a rambling, two-story structure that’s over 100 years old and filled to the rafters with used books. Shelves along the outer walls are arranged in alcoves that channel light from the tall, narrow windows. Established in 1972, the range of books reflects the community’s interests, like the extensive selections of how-to books, science fiction and environmental offerings. Owner Wadeth Bory says that when the staff opens the gates, the books keep coming in. You’re likely to see students hunting down or selling new and used. Bory also says people seem to be coming back to real books and the chance of discovery a bookstore provides.

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The Rocking Horse 791 8th St., Suite 12, Arcata 95521 (707) 822-3509 Facebook: The Rocking Horse Monday - Saturday | 10 am - 6 pm Sunday | 11 am - 5 pm The Rocking Horse, is located in Arcata’s historic Jacoby’s Storehouse, right on the plaza. Mary Gifford, who shopped at The Rocking Horse for years, bought the place in 2011. Gifford’s teaching credentials fuel the selection, encouraging dramatic and imaginative play. The Rocking Horse stocks locally made dress-up gear, from Renaissance-style costumes to fairy wings, in addition to handmade hats and baby booties. There are also wooden toys, science kits and classic toys like Gumby, rubber band guns and well-built musical instruments for all ages. You’ll want to collect the vintage-style Star Wars toys and spoil your girls with Goldiblox, which encourages girls to explore science and engineering. Gifford is proud to stock local authors, and stewards a Little Free Library out in the hallway for the community to browse and borrow.

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Sassafras 417 2nd St., Eureka 95501 (707) 442-2743 Facebook: Sassafras Monday - Saturday | 10 am - 6 pm Sunday | 11 am - 5 pm Sassafras has been a staple of the Old Town area for nearly 10 years, moving a couple years ago to its current space, right next to the Gazebo. With two floors of toys and children’s clothing, Sassafras owner Amanda Slinkard focuses on wood, fabric and “kid powered” toys, with an emphasis on American-made and fair trade offerings.

That includes sustainably harvested wood and environmentally friendly paints and stains. She and the staff are wild about the robotics sets and wooden play kitchens. There’s a sweet selection of locally knitted animals and sweaters, plus nice art supplies and board games for the whole family.

Upstairs, you can find wooden dollhouses and accessories, and picnic tables and benches. But the real treasure is three bookcases full of puzzles.

From matching alphabet puzzles to 9,000-piece behemoths (at more than 6 feet across, they’re larger than most dining room tables), there’s something for every age and skill level.

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Toy Box The Toy Box in Henderson Center boasts nearly 3,000 square feet of toys for all ages.

Michelle Metaxas started working at the shop in the late 1970s and has owned it for the last 10 years. She’s watched the space evolve from a hobby shop into a full-blown toy store, and is happy with where they’ve landed, with toys for the littlest kids, all the way up to rockets and models for the young at heart.

The impressive book corner, features board books, Golden Books and up, and more shelves are packed with recycled plastic toys, science kits, balance bikes and Legos.

Metaxas takes pride in her store’s stock of classic, quality toys. Some of the staff’s current favorite items include the books, Calico Critters and Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty.

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16 Saturday

Bowl of Beans Benefit. 5-8 pm. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your community.

Enjoy a beans and rice dinner with performances to follow. $6. rec@cityofarcata. org; hschmidt@cityofarcata.org. www. cityofarcata.org/rec. 707-822-7091.

MUSIC

22 Friday

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. Have a blast and get some exercise at the same time. $5.

Tribal Seeds. 8 pm. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. With The Skints and The Steppas. Reggae. $20 advance. www.mateel.org.

Trinity Alps Chamber Music. 7 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka.

Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival’s Midwinter Classics presents Late Masterpieces of Beethoven. Free. www. humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.

EVENTS

THEATER Fish Tales III. 7:30 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. A family friendly variety show featuring local string band Kingfoot in an underwater world bubbling with storytelling, music and comedy. $10, $5, free w/Steelhead Days registration. www.dellarte.com.

668-5663.

EVENTS

Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 Am. Dows Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dows Prairie Road, McKinleyville. Enjoy pancakes, eggs and browsing knick knacks. Flea market ends at 3 pm. $5, $3 for kids. dowsgrange@ gmail.com. www.dowsprairiegrange.org.

707-840-0100.

Humboldt Steelhead Days. Jan. 22-Feb. 6. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. Two weeks of fishing on three rivers: Mad, Eel and Trinity. Also includes educational events, expos, food tastings, theater and film throughout Humboldt County-for locals and out-of-town visitors alike. www. humboldtsteelheaddays.com.

OUTDOORS

SPORTS

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.

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour.

8:30-11 Am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding. Meet the trip leader in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata, rain or shine. Free. www. rras.org/calendar.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

17 Sunday MUSIC Wine and Jazz w/HHMR Jazz Project. 3 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Live jazz. $5, $2, Free to MGMA members and children. www.humboldtarts.org.

FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Lego fun for younger and older kids featuring Duplos and more complex pieces. Free with museum admission. redwooddiscoverymuseum@gmail.com. discovery-museum. org. 707-443-9694.

18 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-10 pm. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Dance to live music - standards, country and ‘70s. All welcome 50 yrs and older. $4.

23 Saturday BOOKS Humboldt Anarchist Book Fair. 10 Am-6 pm. Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive. www.manilacsd.com/ Parks_and_Recreation.htm.

MUSIC Constellation Music Series. 8 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka.

The Constellation Music Series encourages and supports innovative ideas and experiments in sound. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.

THEATER Fish Tales III. 7:30 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Jan. 22 listing.

Zounds! Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Redwood Curtain Theatre presents an original radio theater production and catered dinner as a fundraiser. Live broadcast on KHUM 104.3 TBA. www.bluelakecasino.com.

EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

Humboldt Steelhead Days Kickoff Party. 6-9 pm. Mad River Brewing Company & Tap Room, 101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. Last minute sign-ups, meet the competition, purchase a membership, raffle & prizes.

Free w/HSD ticket. www.madriverbrewing.com.

Humboldt Steelhead Expo. 1-4 pm.

Business Park, Taylor Way, Blue Lake. A

family fun day featuring fishing classes, seminars, outdoor exhibitors such as Redwood Edventures, vendors, fly-tiers and demonstrations for the kids. Free.

Lost Coast Kennel Club Trials. 8 Am. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Winter obedience/rally trials and barn hunt. www.redwoodacres.com.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 16 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour.

8:30-11 Am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 16 listing.

Junior Explorer Kayak Paddle. 10 Am. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Join a naturalist guide on Humboldt Bay for a fun-filled learning experience geared towards kids. Fee includes 3-hour excursion, instruction and gear. Ages 9 and up. $40, $30 HSU. cntract@humboldt.edu. 707-826-3357.

EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

26 Tuesday THEATER Peking Acrobats. 7:30 pm. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway.

China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts complemented by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments. $35 advance. www.mateel.org.

EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

OUTDOORS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. A tour for attendees with mobility issues and those who are unable to keep up on regular walks. Meet at the first I Street parking lot (in from Samoa) of the Arcata Marsh.

Free. 822-3475.

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27 Wednesday

SPORTS

MUSIC

EVENTS

The Devil Makes Three. 8 pm. West Gym, Humboldt State University, Arcata. The critically praised, drummer-less trio returns to HSU. $33, $25 HSU. carts@ humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/ centerarts. 707-826-3928.

Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

Lost Coast Kennel Club Trials. 8 Am. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Jan. 23 listing.

FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

OUTDOORS Women on the Water. 10 Am. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Learn skills and gain confidence in a safe and supportive all-female environment. Brief on-land instruction first. $35. cntract@humboldt.edu. www2.humboldt.edu/centeractivities. 707-826-3357.

25 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-10 pm. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.

MUSIC The Wood Brothers. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers released their debut studio album, Ways Not To Lose, on Blue Note in 2006. $28, $10 HSU. carts@ humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/centerarts.

707-826-3928.

All phone numbers (707) unless indicated.

28 Thursday THEATER Cirque Alfonse. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata.

Nouveau cirque troupe from Quebec performs a family friendly, “raucous celebration of the first North-American lumberjacks, loggers and farmers.” $46, $26, $10 HSU. carts@humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/centerarts. 707-826-3928.

EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

29 Friday MOVIES International Fly Fishing Film Festival.

7 pm. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Short and feature length films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe, showcasing the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly-fishing. www. theeurekatheater.org.

EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

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Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

03 Wednesday

Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

31 Sunday

FOOD

Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

Andy McKee. 7:30 pm. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Youtube sensation performs. $30, $25 advance.

786-7030.

EVENTS

Afternoon Tea at the Clarke. 1-3 pm.

Clarke Historical Museum, Third and E streets, Eureka. Preview the museum’s 1940s exhibit with tea sandwiches, scones, sweet treats and teas amid vintage tea sets. Stay for fashion and textile presentations and a dance demonstration. Hats and gloves are encouraged. ​ Tickets available at the ​museum. 4431947. $20, $10. www.clarkemuseum.org.

Big Chili Cook Off. Mad River Brewing Company & Tap Room, 101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. Live music, silent auction and chili tasting presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast. info@ ncbbbs.org. www.madriverbrewing.com.

445-4871 or 661-4151.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 16 listing.

EVENTS

FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

01 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-10 pm. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.

MUSIC Humboldt Folklife Society Sing-along.

First Monday of every month, 7 pm. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Come sing your favorite folk, rock and pop songs of the 1960s with Joel Sonenshein. Songbooks are provided. Free. joel@asis.com. 839-7063.

EVENTS

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour.

8:30-11 Am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 16 listing.

Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

SPORTS

02 Tuesday

Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Fast-paced skating action. Fun for all ages. $15, $12 advance. www.redwoodacres.com.

EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

MUSIC

EVENTS

Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Featuring tattoos, contests, live shows and vendors. www. bluelakecasino.com.

Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

05 Friday

OUTDOORS

Commedia dell’Arte. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 4 listing.

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

This 2-mile walk is a great way to familiarize yourself with local flora and fauna.

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

04 Thursday THEATER Commedia dell’Arte. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dell’Arte International’s first year students celebrate the comic form of Commedia dell’Arte known for its bold physical play, masks, topical humor and improvised performance. Not appropriate for children. Reserve tickets at 668-5663 ext. 5 or at dellarte.com. www.dellarte.com.

Threepenny Opera. 8-10:30 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Brecht-Weill’s dark satire about life in a Victorian slum. Produced in partnership with Ferndale Repertory Theatre. $18, $16. info@ferndalerep.org. www.ferndale.org.

707-786-5483.

FISH THE PEAK OF THE RUN Whether you sling flies or hardware or bounce roe, whether you deep wade or fish from a skiff or drift boat, whether you’re weathered and wizened or a fingerling, Humboldt Steelhead Days is for every angler.

From Jan. 22 through Feb. 6, the third annual Humboldt Steelhead Days spans three weekends for 16 days of angling adventures, fishing contests, special river access, seminars, clinics, films, theatrical productions and more.

The Trinity, the Mad and the Eel rivers provide an exciting triumvirate of steelhead action. Seeking solitude? Find it on miles of pristine steelhead waters. Seeking big catches? The Eel boasts steelies running up to 20 lbs. Seeking advice? Book a guide or attend one of a dozen clinics on rigging, casting and steelhead fishing techniques at one of the steelhead expos. Seeking like-minded company? You’ll find it at one of the kick-off

EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

parties, the awards dinner, a barn dance, the Dell‘Arte plays or the film festival.

Anglers fishing the Trinity and Mad Rivers can enter the Catch and Keep competition by submitting a photo of a hatchery fish. Those on the Eel River can also compete, but must release any wild fish caught. There are plenty of prize categories. And while organizers don’t believe that hooking and landing Steelhead has be a competition, anglers and non-anglers can enjoy a little competition for the best photo of that fish.

January and February in Humboldt County host the largest concentration of winter steelhead in California. For 16 days, everybody can celebrate the peak of the run, along with local arts and hospitality.

For complete information on Humboldt Steelhead Days visit www.humboldtsteelheaddays.com.

THEATER

Threepenny Opera. 8-10:30 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Feb. 4 listing.

EVENTS Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Feb. 4 listing.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

06 Saturday ART Art Talk with Clay Vorhes. 2 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka.

Discussion of Clay Vorhes current exhibition. $5, $2, free members and children. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.

LECTURE Western Snowy Plover. 6:30 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps

Lane, Manila. Mark Colwell presents a lecture on the small ground nesting shorebird listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. $2-$5 donation.

Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

07 Sunday

MUSIC

THEATER

Stick Figure. 8 pm. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. With Fortunate Youth and Katastro. Reggae/Dub. $20 advance. www.mateel.org.

Threepenny Opera. 2-4:30 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Feb. 4 listing.

THEATER Commedia dell’Arte. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 4 listing.

Threepenny Opera. 8-10:30 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Feb. 4 listing.

EVENTS Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 pm. Art, and a heap of it. All around Old Town, Eureka. Free. www.eurekamainstreet.org. 707-442-9054.

Humboldt Steelhead Days. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See Jan. 22 listing.

Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Feb. 4 listing.

Perilous Plunge. Eureka Boardwalk, Foot of F Street. Now in its 15th year, volunteers in wacky costumes jump into the bay to raise money for the Discovery Museum.

Free to watch.

Trinidad to Clam Beach Run/Walk.

12:30 pm. Trinidad, Downtown. 8 ¾-mile, 5 ¾-mile and 3-mile races begin in Trinidad area and end at Clam Beach. $25-$35. trinidadtoclambeach@gmail.com. www. trinidadtoclambeach.com. 677-1610.

FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

08 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-10 pm. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.

09 Tuesday MUSIC Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton. 8 pm.

Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. For over 20 years, this superstar of the session music scene has sung backup for iconic artists like the Rolling Stones, Sting, and countless others. Classic soul, jazz and rock. $46, $10 HSU.

11 Thursday MUSIC Cameron Carpenter. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Eclectic repertoire ranging from Bach to original compositions on organ. $46, $10 HSU.

FOR KIDS

12 Friday

KEET’s Kids Club. First Saturday of every month, 12-2 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. This monthly workshop includes PBS Kid’s programming, story time, tours of current art exhibitions and art activities. Each family takes home a free book. Free. www.humboldtarts.org.

442-0278 ext. 201.

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. 707-822-4500.

Kids Alive. First Saturday of every month, 5:30-8 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. This is a drop-off program for children ages 3-12. Children must be confidently potty trained. This fun night includes free play, arts and crafts and a snack. Price may vary depending on number of children. Call us and find out how much you will pay.. redwooddiscoverymuseum@gmail.com. www.discovery-museum.org. 707-443-9694.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 16 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour.

8:30-11 Am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 16 listing.

Ride the King Tide. 12:30-2:30 pm. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Ride the biggest tide of the season. paddle against the current to warm up then chill out and ride the king tide to the starting point. $20, $15 HSU. www.humboldt.edu/centeractivities.

826-3357.

Winter Raptor Surveys. 8 Am-3 pm.

Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. Loleta and Ferndale area. No experience or expertise is necessary. Schedule is tentative. shrikethree@gmail.com. 499-1146.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna

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THEATER Threepenny Opera. 8-10:30 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Feb. 4 listing.

EVENTS Winter in Westhaven. 6-9 pm. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. A variety show and all-ages family event with kids crafting, food and beverages and outside fire-pit with marshmallow roasting. $5, kids free. 502-5737.

MUSIC Ledward Kaapana. 7:30 pm. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Hawaiian slack key guitar master. TBA. 786-7030.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

13 Saturday ART 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. https://www. facebook.com/info.epad/info. 506-5081.

Blue Lake Art Night. Second Saturday of every month, 6-8 pm. Blue Lake, Off State Route 299 Exit 5. Art, music and food at businesses around town. Free. bluelakestudio239@gmail.com.

FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Karen Mast for Nature Story Time. Geared for ages 3-6, story time focuses on the natural world and is followed by a simple craft project. For more information or to reserve a space, call 444-1397 or email info@friendsofthedunes.org. Free. info@friendsofthedunes. org. 707-444-1397.

Valentine’s Overnight Lock-in Party. 8 pm. RampArt Skatepark, 700 South G St., Arcata. Parents, enjoy Valentine’s Day, and drop the kids off for a fun filled night of skating, movies and games. Ages 7-14. $45. rampartskatepark.org.

THEATER Threepenny Opera. 8-10:30 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Feb. 4 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 16 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour.

8:30-11 Am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 16 listing.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

14 Sunday FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

THEATER Threepenny Opera. 2-4:30 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Feb. 4 listing.

OUTDOORS I Love Wetlands. 10 Am-noon. Manila Bay Community Park, Peninsula Drive and Lupine. Discover the cool creatures that live in salty mudflats, learn about the birds that eat them, dip net in a freshwater pond, and create nature-inspired art. Wear boots if you have them, and be prepared for hands on exploration in wet and muddy habitats. Please R.S.V.P. by calling 707-444-1397. Donations accepted.

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 two- to three-hour walk.

Meet at the Visitor Center. Free. 822-3613.

Valentine’s Sunset Paddle. 2:30-5:30 pm. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Loop around Woodley Island with your honey in a tandem kayak. End on a sweet note with complimentary chocolate. $45, $35 HSU. www.humboldt.edu/centeractivities..

443-4222.

15 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-10 pm. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.

17 Wednesday SPOKEN WORD Garrison Keillor. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. A Prairie Home Companion’s host and story-teller. $66, $10 HSU.

All phone numbers (707) unless indicated.

18 Thursday THEATER Adaptations. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Join Dell’Arte International’s 2nd year students in an evening of original theatrical adaptations of fiction and poetry. Reserve tickets at 668-5663 ext. 5 or at dellarte.com. www. dellarte.com.

19 Friday THEATER Adaptations. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 18 listing.

Threepenny Opera. 8-10:30 pm. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. The dark Brecht-Weill work produced in partnership with the Arcata Playhouse. $18, $16. info@ferndalerep.org. www.ferndale.org.

707-786-5483.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

20 Saturday THEATER Adaptations. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 18 listing.

Threepenny Opera. 2-4:30 pm, 8-10:30 pm.

Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Feb. 19 listing.

EVENTS Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 Am. Dows Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dows Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See Jan. 16 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 16 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour.

8:30-11 Am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 16 listing.

Cross Country Skiing. 9:30 Am. Center Activities, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata. One day excursion to the snow. Beginners welcome. Gear provided. $65, $55 HSU. www. humboldt.edu/centeractivities. 826-3357.

Western Snovy Plover Walk. 9-11 Am. Clam Beach North Parking lot, Frontage Road, McKinleyville. Join Alexa DeJoannis for a leisurely stroll along the beach to learn about Snowy Plovers in their native beach habitat. Held rain or shine. Dress warmly. Bring binoculars or spotting scopes if you have them, but some will be available. Email Alexa at ad1884@ humboldt.edu to arrange carpools. All ages. Free.

SPORTS Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Jan. 30 listing.

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

21 Sunday THEATER Adaptations. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 18 listing.

Threepenny Opera. 2-4:30 pm. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Feb. 19 listing.

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FOR KIDS

Lego Club. 12:30-2 pm.

Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

Lego Club. 12:30-2 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

22 Monday

Beer Brewing. 10 Am.-4 pm. Humboldt Regeneration Brewery, 2320 Central Avenue Unit F, McKinleyville. One-day home brewing hands-on experience. $50, $45 HSU. www.humboldt.edu/centeractivities.

826-3357.

DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-10 pm. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.

23 Tuesday OUTDOORS

FOOD

29 Monday DANCE

Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 26 listing.

Let’s Dance. 7-10 pm. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.

26 Friday

01 Tuesday

SPORTS

LECTURE

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

StarTalk Live. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata.

Science meets comedy onstage with StarTalk Live! Like the award-winning podcast, radio program, and Nat Geo Channel talk show Featuring Bill Nye The Science Guy. $56, $25 HSU.

THEATER Threepenny Opera. 8-10:30 pm. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Feb. 19 listing.

27 Saturday MUSIC Jeff DeMark and Friends in Travel Stories. 8 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Live music from La Patinas and local luminaries telling stories about traveling.

Tickets and info at www.arcataplayhouse.org.

THEATER Threepenny Opera. 2-4:30 pm, 8-10:30 pm.

Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Feb. 19 listing.

FOOD Redwood Region Audubon Society’s Annual Banquet. 6:30 pm. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata.

The social hour starts at 5:30 and dinner at 6:30 pm. Geoff Hill of Auburn University will give a presentation on bird coloration. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Cynthia Noel at 442-8862 or redwoodpost@sunddenlink.net (please write”RRAS Banquet” in the subject line). $35-$50 sliding.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 16 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour.

8:30-11 Am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 16 listing.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

28 Sunday MUSIC The Chieftains. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. One of Ireland’s most renowned and revered bands and six-time Grammy-winners. $66, $10 HSU. David Lindley. 7:30 pm. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. $30, $25 advance.

THEATER Threepenny Opera. 2-4:30 pm., Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Feb. 19 listing.

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MUSIC The Mountain Goats. 8:30 pm. The Depot, HSU, 1 Harpst St., Arcata. $25, $20 HSU. carts@humboldt.edu. www.humboldt. edu/centerarts. 707-826-3928.

OUTDOORS Sunrise at the Refuge. 6 Am. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Gate opens at 6 Am. View the habitats of southern Humboldt Bay at sunrise and watch thousands of Aleutian cackling geese fly off their nighttime roosts around 15 minutes before or after the 6:49 Am sunrise. Family fun activities inside the visitor center from 7 to 11 Am.

02 Wednesday 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 Feb. 3 listing.

03 Thursday MUSIC Rebelution w/Protoje. 8 pm. West Gym, Humboldt State University, Arcata.

Grassroots, independent and tour-driven music. $30, $25 HSU. carts@humboldt. edu. www.humboldt.edu/centerarts.

707-826-3928.

SPORTS The Fray in Ferndale. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Slot car racing teams gather for a marathon at the Fairgrounds’ Belotti Hall.

04 Friday

children. This year’s theme is Monster Bowl. www.harborlanes.net.

SPORTS

FOR KIDS

The Fray in Ferndale. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See March 3 listing.

Lego Club. 12:30-2 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

05 Saturday MUSIC Delfeayo Marsalis & Ellis Marsalis. 7 pm.

Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Jazz trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis and his acclaimed father Ellis Marsalis, Jr. (piano). $46, $10 HSU. Eureka Symphony New Century Giants Concert. 8 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See March 4 listing.

Good Company. 6-9 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Traditional Irish ballads. Free. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.

EVENTS Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 pm. See Feb. 6 listing.

Bowl For Kids’ Sake. Harbor Lanes, 2136 Broadway, Eureka. See March 4 listing.

FOR KIDS KEET’s Kids Club. First Saturday of every month, 12-2 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 6 listing.

Kids Alive. First Saturday of every month, 5:30-8 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Feb. 6 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 16 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour.

8:30-11 Am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 16 listing.

07 Monday DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-10 pm. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.

MUSIC Humboldt Folklife Society Sing-along.

First Monday of every month, 7 pm. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Feb. 1 listing.

09 Wednesday MUSIC José González. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Folk, world music. $36, $22.

10 Thursday LECTURE Laura Jane Grace. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata.

The lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of punk band Against Me! and transgender ally performs and gives a talk. $10, HSU free. carts@humboldt.edu. www. humboldt.edu/centerarts. 707-826-3928.

11 Friday ART Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 6-9 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Feb. 12 listing.

THEATER Big Bad Wolf. 8 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. The Playhouse’s 10th anniversary Family Series opens with Australian company Windmill Theatre. Tickets and info at www.arcataplayhouse.org

SPORTS

Bouldering the Humboldt Coast. 9:30 Am. Center Activities, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata. A full day of rock climbing at Moonstone, Houda Point and Luffenholtz beachs. All experience levels welcome.

Gear provided. $65, $55 HSU. www.humboldt.edu/centeractivities. 826-3357.

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

Traverse the Bay. 9:30 Am. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Tour Humboldt Bay on a kayak from the Manila Boat Ramp to Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center. $55, $45 HSU. www. humboldt.edu/centeractivities. 826-3357.

Arts on the Avenue. Second Saturday of every month, 6-8 pm. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. See Feb. 13 listing.

SPORTS The Fray in Ferndale. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See March 3 listing.

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

MUSIC

06 Sunday

Eureka Symphony New Century Giants Concert. 8 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Music by 20th century composers including Sibelius, Márquez, Piazzolla, Ziegler, Binelli and Cohen. Guest artist: Anna Maria Mendieta, harp, and tango dancers. $19-$44.

Jane Siberry. 8 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Canadian songstress and k.d. lang collaborator appears with local pianist Tim Randles. Tickets at Wildberries or 822-1575 www.arcataplayhouse. org

MUSIC

EVENTS

EVENTS

Bowl For Kids’ Sake. Harbor Lanes, 2136 Broadway, Eureka. Form a team or sponsor a bowler to fund Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast’s professionally supported volunteer mentors for local

HumDOG Dog Expo. 10 Am-4 pm. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. A day of canine education for all breeds with an emphasis on responsible dog ownership. Agility exhibitions, dog

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tricks, vendors and more. www.redwoodacres.com.

12 Saturday ART

Blue Lake Art Night. Second Saturday of every month, 6-8 pm. Blue Lake, Off State Route 299 Exit 5. See Feb. 13 listing.

THEATER Big Bad Wolf. 2 & 7 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See March 11 listing.

FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Feb. 13 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 16 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour.

8:30-11 Am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 16 listing.

Dune Restoration. 9:30 Am. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Feb. 13 listing.

SPORTS Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 pm. Redwood

Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Jan. 30 listing.

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

13 Sunday DANCE Afternoon of Dance. 2 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Dance performance by The Irish Company Dancers. $5, $2, free members and children. www.humboldtarts.org.

EVENTS Foggy Bottom Milk Run. Ferndale Main Street, Main Street. A Sunday family run conducted by the Six Rivers Running Club since 1978 with three different courses through Ferndale farmlands to the Main Street finish line. Noon start for 4-mile and 10-mile courses; 2 pm. for the 2-mile run. 10-mile course has no water crossings.

Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See March 17 listing.

Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

MUSIC

27 Sunday

Johnny Houx, Cygne. 7:30 pm. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. TBA. 786-7030.

EVENTS Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 Am. Dows Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dows Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See Jan. 16 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 16 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour.

8:30-11 Am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 16 listing.

MUSIC Easter Concert. 7:30 pm. Church of the Assumption, 546 Berding St., Ferndale.

The 60-voice Ferndale Community Choir performs sacred songs of the season.

EVENTS Daffodils by the River. River Lodge Conference Center & Commercial Kitchen, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna. See March 26 listing.

FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

28 Monday

SPORTS

DANCE Let’s Dance. 7-10 pm. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.

FOR KIDS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

Lego Club. 12:30-2 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

20 Sunday

OUTDOORS Audubon Society Birding Trip. Second Sunday of every month, 9 Am. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Feb. 14 listing.

Wine and Jazz with Eureka Brass. 3-5 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Live jazz. $5, $2, free members and children. www.humboldtarts.org.

FOR KIDS

14 Monday

Lego Club. 12:30-2 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

DANCE

ETC

Let’s Dance. 7-10 pm. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.

Backpacking Seminar. Center Activities, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata. Learn how to prepare for a backpacking trip: equipment, layering, food packs, water purification, Leave No Trace, and maps. Free. www. humboldt.edu/centeractivities. 826-3357.

16 Wednesday MUSIC

29 Tuesday MUSIC Acoustic Africa. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. African guitar and vocal tradition featuring Habib Koité and Vusi Mahlasela. $36, $10 HSU.

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 Jan. 26 listing.

30 Wednesday EVENTS

Greg Brown. 7:30 pm. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Iowa singer/ songwriter $33, $28 advance.

21 Monday

17 Thursday

Let’s Dance. 7-10 pm. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.

A Taste of Main Street. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. Sample food from venues throughout downtown and Old Town. Live music, free shuttle service.

Officially kicks off the Redwood Coast Music Festival.

22 Tuesday

31 Thursday

MUSIC

EVENTS

Yonder Mountain String Band. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Neo-bluegrass. $30, $25 HSU. carts@humboldt.edu. www.humboldt. edu/centerarts. 707-826-3928.

Redwood Coast Music Festival. March 31-April 3. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. 26 bands, six venues, 100 sets. Jazz, blues, zydeco, swing, country, rockabilly. varies - see website. www.rcmfest.org.

445-3378.

MUSIC Willy Porter. 8 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Roots guitarist/singer-songwriter. Tickets and info at www.arcataplayhouse.org.

THEATER Melodrama. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dell’Arte International’s first year actor-creators perform short melodramas of their own devising. Reserve tickets at 668-5663 ext.

5 or at dellarte.com. www.dellarte.com.

18 Friday THEATER Flying Karamazov Brothers. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Full of fast-paced virtuosity and fun, the four “brothers” juggle ‘til they drop. And no Flying K’s show is complete without the “gamble,” in which the Karamazov champion is challenged to juggle the three most difficult items presented by audience members. $46, $26, $10 HSU. Melodrama. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See March 17 listing.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

DANCE

25 Friday SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

26 Saturday EVENTS Daffodils by the River. River Lodge Conference Center & Commercial Kitchen, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna.

Daffodil hybridizers and growers travel from afar to participate in this judged event. Daffodils available for sale. www. friendlyfortuna.com.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 16 listing.

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Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour.

8:30-11 Am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 16 listing.

THEATER

SPORTS

Melodrama. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna

01 Friday EVENTS Humboldt Homebrew Festival. 2-8 pm.

Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Unlimited tastes of home-brewed beer and cider, silent auction, dutch raffle and more. A fundraiser for Engineers Without Borders.

TBA. www.humboldthomebrewfest.com.

Redwood Coast Music Festival. March 31-April 3. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. 26 bands, six venues, 100 sets. Jazz, blues, zydeco, swing, country, rockabilly. varies - see website. www.rcmfest.org.

445-3378.

Eureka. The 60-voice Ferndale Community Choir performs sacred songs of the season.

La Musique Diabloique. 6-9 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka.

Gypsy jazz. Free. www.humboldtarts.org.

EVENTS Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 pm. See Feb. 6 listing.

Redwood Coast Music Festival. March 31-April 3. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. 26 bands, six venues, 100 sets. Jazz, blues, zydeco, swing, country, rockabilly. varies - see website. www.rcmfest.org.

445-3378.

FOR KIDS KEET’s Kids Club. First Saturday of every month, 12-2 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 6 listing.

Kids Alive. First Saturday of every month, 5:30-8 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Feb. 6 listing.

OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 pm. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Jan. 16 listing.

Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour.

8:30-11 Am. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 16 listing.

Rafting the North Coast. 9 Am. Center Activities, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata. A day of adventure on class III whitewater intermixed with serene sections ideal for swimming and wildlife viewing. $90, $75 HSU. 826-3357.

Southern Humboldt Wildlife Kayak Tour. 9 Am. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Scenic paddle in an area rich in wildlife. $55, $45 HSU. 826-3357.

Stone Lagoon Stand Up Paddle Tour. 9 Am. Center Activities, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata. View migratory waterfowl and possibly Roosevelt Elk grazing on the shorelines of the beautiful Stone Lagoon north of Trinidad. $50, $40 HSU. 826-3357.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

03 Sunday EVENTS Redwood Coast Music Festival. March 31-April 3. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. 26 bands, six venues, 100 sets. Jazz, blues, zydeco, swing, country, rockabilly. varies - see website. www.rcmfest.org.

445-3378.

MUSIC Encore Easter Concert. 3 pm. Ferndale Community Church, 712 Main St. The 60-voice Ferndale Community Choir performs sacred songs of the season.

FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12:30-2 pm. Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

04 Monday

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DANCE

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

Let’s Dance. 7-10 pm. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing.

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Humboldt Folklife Society Sing-along.

First Monday of every month, 7 pm. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther

MUSIC Encore Easter Concert. 7:30 pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets,

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06 Wednesday 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 Feb. 3 listing.

08 Friday ART Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 6-9 pm. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Feb. 12 listing.

MUSIC Eureka Symphony the Greats Go to the Movies. 8 pm. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. A concert dedicated to the contributions made to film by great composers, featuring the music of Rossini, Debussy, Strauss, Handel and contemporary composers John Williams and Hans Zimmer. $19-$44.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

09 Saturday ART Arts on the Avenue. Second Saturday of every month, 6-8 pm. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. See Feb. 13 listing.

Blue Lake Art Night. Second Saturday of every month, 6-8 pm. Blue Lake, Off State Route 299 Exit 5. See Feb. 13 listing.

FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 pm. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Feb. 13 listing.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

10 Sunday DANCE Afternoon of Dance. 2 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Dance performance with Bayside Ballet School. $5, $2, free members and children. www. humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.

OUTDOORS Cock Robin Island Kayak Tour. 9 Am. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Paddle through the spectacular Eel River slough followed by a stop at the Loleta cheese Factory for tasty samples. $60, $50 HSU. 826-3357.

Audubon Society Birding Trip. Second Sunday of every month, 9 Am. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Feb. 14 listing.

11 Monday THEATER Blue Man Group. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata.

Music, comedy and multimedia theatrics. $66, $35.

13 Wednesday EVENTS Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Free open-

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ing reception Friday, April 15. Keynote lecture by David Sibley, creator of the definitive guide to US bird identification, on Saturday, April 16. Registration opens in early 2016 for the nearly 100 field trips, workshops, and lectures comprising the festival. Free Bird Fair with vendors, artists, live birds of prey, family nature crafts. For more information, visit www. godwitdays.org.

ETC Leave no Trace Seminar. 6-7 pm. Center Activities, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata. Learn how to reduce your impact while in the backcountry and frontcountry. Free.

826-3357.

14 Thursday THEATER Bat Boy the Musical Preview Performance. 8-10:30 pm. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. An adults-only theatrical experience inspired by The Weekly World News. $5. info@ferndalerep. org. www.ferndalerep.org. 707-786-5483.

15 Friday THEATER Bat Boy the Musical. 8-10:30 pm.

Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. An adults-only theatrical experience inspired by The Weekly World News. $18 general admission, $16 students/ seniors 60+. info@ferndalerep.org. www. ferndalerep.org. 707-786-5483.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

16 Saturday THEATER Bat Boy the Musical. 8-10:30 pm. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See April 15 listing.

Cirque du Schwazee. 7 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. A circus/variety show with local kids and performers.

Tickets and info at www.arcataplayhouse.org.

EVENTS Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 8:30 Am. Dows Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dows Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See Jan. 16 listing.

OUTDOORS Humboldt Bay Stand Up Paddle Tour.

9 Am. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Explore the magic of Humboldt Bay from a stand up paddle board. $40, $30 HSU. 826-3357.

Rafting the North Coast. 9 Am. Center Activities, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata. See April 2 listing.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

17 Sunday MUSIC Wine and Jazz with RLA with Rob Diggins. 3-5 pm. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Live jazz. $5, $2, free members and children. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.

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Minor Theatre, 1013 H Street, Arcata. The world’s oldest student-run film festival showcases independent filmmakers’ works, from around the world, in four nights.

21 Thursday THEATER Tragedy. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The 10-performer second-year Dell’Arte International MFA ensemble combines poetry, movement and staging for an original tragedy. www. dellarte.com.

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MUSIC Aimee Mann with Billy Collins. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Oscar-nominated songwriter and indie music star Aimee Mann and former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins come together for a one-of-a-kind evening celebrating the combined marvels of their crafts. $46, $10 HSU.

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 Jan. 26 listing.

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Bat Boy the Musical. 2-4:30 pm. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See April 15 listing.

Clown. 8 pm. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. One of Dell’Arte’s most popular student performances developed by first year students in duos and trios. Reserve tickets at 668-5663 ext. 5 or at dellarte.com. www.dellarte.com.

OUTDOORS Sunset-Moonrise Paddle. 7 pm. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Watch the evening skies and enjoy the nocturnal wildlife of the bay. $40, $30 HSU. 443-4222.

Tall Ships. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. The Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain embark on family-oriented adventure sails, exciting battle sails and romantic evening sails. Tours are also available. www.ci.eureka.ca.gov.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

23 Saturday DANCE Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. 8 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Led by Artistic Director Tom Mossbrucker, a former star of the Joffrey Ballet, the company presents sophisticated repertoire by red-hot choreographers. $46, $36, $10 HSU.

THEATER Bat Boy the Musical. 2-4:30 pm. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See April 15 listing.

EVENTS California Blacksmith Assn. Spring Conference. April 28-May 1. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. California Blacksmith Assn.

Spring Conference, “A Gathering of California Masters.” 400-500 people gather to watch demonstrations by nationally-known blacksmiths, attend workshops and lectures, and meet other people interested in blacksmithing. TBA. 786-4216.

29 Friday THEATER Mad Cap Variety. 7 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Playhouse Family Fun Series-Portland performers Rhys Thomas, Leapin Louis Lichtenstein and Shoehorn perform a show of jazzy juggling, cowboy comedy and a tap dancing saxophone player for families and kids. Tickets and info at www.arcataplayhouse.org

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

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Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

Mad Cap Variety. 2 & 7 pm. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See April 29 listing.

24 Sunday LECTURE Van Jones. 7 pm. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Van Jones is a civil rights leader, former Obama White House green jobs advisor and CNN political correspondent. $10, free HSU. carts@humboldt.edu. www.humboldt. edu/centerarts. 707-826-3928.

OUTDOORS Canoe the Slough - A Birder’s Dream.

10:30 Am. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. View the spring migration up close from a canoe in a birding hot spot. $35, $25 HSU. 826-3357.

26 Tuesday MOVIES Reel Paddling Film Festival. 7 pm. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Showcase of the world’s best paddling films. Doors at 6:30 pm. $12, $10 HSU, $10, $8 HSU advance. www.arcatatheatre.com.

EVENTS Rhododendron Parade. 10 Am. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Find a spot and watch the flower-festooned vehicles as they travel east on Seventh Street, south on H Street and west on Henderson Street before ending behind the Eureka Mall. Free.

OUTDOORS 11th Annual Bouldering Competition.

5-11 pm. HSU Student Recreation Center, Humboldt State University (1 Harpst Street), Arcata. Annual Climbing Competition with problems ranging in difficulty from V0-V10+, vendor booths, a slack line warm-up area and food. Free for spectators, $20, $15 HSU students to compete.

Mad River Mouth Stand Up Paddle Tour.

9 Am. Center Activities, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata. Experience the diversity of wildlife found where this unique estuary meets the ocean. $45, $35 HSU. 826-3357.

SPORTS Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 pm. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 15 listing.

SEE YOU NEXT SEASON… Left & below: Kinectic Grand Championship. mark mckenna

2015 Best of Show Sand Sculpture Winner. “The Never Ending Sculpture” by Falcor Cold Medinas. Steven Vander Meer Fortuna Rodeo. Jennifer fumiko cahill

MAY DAY ARTISAN FAIRE Blue Ox Millworks' day of living history with local bands, crafts, microbrews and barbeque.

Typically first Saturday in May.

PONY EXPRESS DAYS McKinleyville's week-long event features a cook-off, fireman games, gymkhana, dance, parade and family fun festival in Pierson Park.

June 1 - 7.

SAND SCULPTURE FESTIVAL Teams compete to create stunning sculptures while kids and families enjoy a day at the beach.

July 9.

KINETIC GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP This 3-day, 42-mile, human-powered vehicle race over land, sea mud, and water has been a Humboldt Country tradition for 47 years.

May 28 - 30.

TRINIDAD FISH FESTIVAL Held every year on Father's Day, revelers enjoy tasty fish dinners, live music, a street fair and more.

June 19.

FORTUNA RODEO Held annually in July, a full week of rodeo fun featuring a Jr. Rodeo, carnival, barbecue, parade and Friday night motorsports.

July 11 - 17.

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ARTS & CRAFTS

Art Lover?

Visit page 37 for more Insider recommended artists.

ARCATA Art Center 823 H Street | 822-4800 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 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 Northcoast Knittery 407 2nd Street | 442-9276

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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 FERNDALE Foggy Bottoms Yarns 350 Main Street | 786-9188 Itsy Bitsy Quilt Shop 580 Main Street #3 | 786-9002 FORTUNA Fortuna Fabrics & Crafts Ray’s Shopping Center | 725-2501 GARBERVILLE Garden of Beadin’ 752 Redwood Drive | 923-9120

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ANTIQUES, ETC. EUREKA Annex 39 Antiques 610 F St. | 443-1323 Antique Annex 208 F St. | 443-9113 Antiques & Goodies 1128 3rd St. | 442-0445 Buzzard's Nest Antiques & Uniques 420 2nd St. | 601-5481 Eureka Books 426 2nd St. | 444-9593 Flashback Vintage Clothing 116 W. Wabash Ave. | 443-3259 Heritage Coins & Antiques 521 4th St. | 444-2903 Land of Lovely 514 Henderson | 273-5234 Little Shop Of Hers Vintage Clothing 418 2nd St. | 441-9078 Old Town Antique Lighting 203 F St. | 267-5439 Old Town Antiques 318 F St. | 442-3235 Shipwreck 430 3rd St. | 476-0991 Ten Window Williams Estate Jewelry 404 3rd St | 442-2938 The Cottage Annex 618 F St. | 496-3044

Antique Depot.

ANTIQUE DEPOT

ARCATA Bang! Bang!

Vintage Clothing 941 H St. | 633-6209 Daisy Drygoods 959 H St. | 822-1893 Vintage Avenger Vintage Clothing 1101 H St. | 822-3300 FORTUNA Antique Depot 1122 Main St. | 725-5503 Art & Old Things 1026 Main St. | 725-3003 Quality Antiques 1240 Main St. | 725-2394 Redwood Thrift 423 N Fortuna Blvd. | 726-7710 FERNDALE Antiques & More 580 Main St. | 502-8005 Golden Gait Mercantile 421 Main St. | 786-4891 REDCREST Reclaimed Relics 26522 Ave of the Giants | 499-3702

Mon - Sat 10 AM - 6 PM • Sun 12 - 5 PM 1122 Main St, Fortuna • 725-5503

REDWOOD THRIFT

Featuring Rejoyce Designs Midtown Plaza, Fortuna

LE RECYC T 423 N Fortuna Blvd N REINVE Art, Collectables, RENEW Furniture & Tools All phone numbers (707) unless indicated.

707-726-7710 Mon-Sat 10-6

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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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Blue Lake Humboldt residents socked in by summer fog know that they can generally find truth and relief in Blue Lake’s motto: sunshine and sea air. 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. The schedule is packed during The Mad River Festival, a sprawling summer’s worth of theater and music events over six weeks. Depending on the season, those who are feeling lucky head for the casino or to fish for steelhead near the Mad River Fish Hatchery (also home to some popular swimming spots).

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The music spills into the streets and shops and restaurants turn into galleries during Arts Arcata!, the second Friday of every month.

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Eureka This place is full of stories. Once a raucous lumber town and fishing village, early Eureka bustled with saloons and brothels, along with a hardy mix of rugged entrepreneurs looking to settle the North Coast. Jack London himself is said to have taken a swing in a barroom brawl in Old Town. Today, the boats still bring crab and salmon to the docks, and historic buildings at the edge of Humboldt Bay form a walkable enclave of places to browse, drink and dine. Slow down with a stroll along the waterfront trail or lean on the railing of the Old Town boardwalk and watch the boats go by. And don’t miss Arts! Alive, the first Saturday night of each month, when the streets fill up with folks touring the shops, restaurants and galleries for local art and live music.

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There’s a reason Hollywood keeps coming to film in Ferndale. It’s an idyllic American small town that hasn’t lost its character. (You might recognize Main Street’s Victorian architecture from movies such as The Majestic and Outbreak.) Ferndale’s downtown offers plenty to explore, including artist galleries, old-fashioned shops, classic restaurants and the Ferndale Museum.

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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South is Garberville, where you can hit the farmers market for an afternoon treat and maybe catch a show. The nearby Mateel Community Center regularly brings in major musical acts and puts on some of Humboldt’s biggest festivals, such as Reggae on the River.

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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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