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and social justice struggles speak on a variety of topics. The conference features keynote speaker, Auggie Pilgrim, Chief of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers. Free. Redwood Coast Music Fest Opening Ceremonies. 1:30 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Music by Tom Hook & The Terriers, followed by Gator Nation (formerly Gator Beat). Free. Redwood Coast Music Festival. Eureka. See March 26 listing.
FOR KIDS
Baby Read and Grow. Every other Friday, 11-11:45 a.m. Eureka Main Library, 1313 Third St. Families are invited to share songs, fingerplays and short stories. Free. 269-1910.
MEETINGS
Transition Humboldt Potluck. 6-8:30 p.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 363 Indianola Road, Bayside. Presentation on the national Transition Streets program and the spring roll-out. Free. Richard.lentz@yahoo.com. www. transitionhumboldt.org.
SPORTS
Barrels by the Bay. 7 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Saddle up to watch some barrel racing. Covered arena and plenty of seating. Sign-ups start at 5 p.m. Free. barrelsbythebay@gmail. com. www.victorianferndale.com. 786-9511. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. Have a blast and get some exercise at the same time. $5.
COMEDY
Stand-Up Comedy All-Stars. 9-11 p.m. Timeout Sports Pub and Wine Bar, 1095 S Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna. Starring Shanti Charan, Arthur Ballesteros, Daymon Ferguson, Iris Benson and Matt Gubser. Free. 502-9656.
28 saturday DANCE
Coast Central Dance Party. 5 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. Dance the night away with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns, The Young Bucs, Tom Rigney & Flambeau with Bob Draga, Dave Bennett & The Memphis Boys, Gator Nation. $30, free with RCMF pass.
LECTURE
Essential Oil Talk. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Myrtletowne Healing Center, 1480 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka. Learn the uses of essential oils. Suggested Donation $8. myrtletownehealingcenter@gmail.com. www.myrtletownehealingcenter. com. 441-9175. North Coast Mensa Forum. 12-1:30 p.m. Samoa Cookhouse, 908 Vance Ave. Former District Attorney Paul Gallegos shares “Lessons Learned as Humboldt County Prosecuting Attorney.” The forum and no-host lunch are open to to the public. Free. jakable5@gmail.com. www. samoacookhouse.net. 445-2276.
MUSIC
Blessed Coast. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Dancehall reggae. $5-$10. www. bluelakecasino.com. 877-252-2946. International Music. 7:30-10 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Join Chubritza for an evening of cultural depictions, songs and explanations modern and traditional instrument. $10, $8 WCA members, seniors, students. westhavenarts@gmail.com. westhavencenter.org/events.html. 496-6734. Puget Sound Machine Brass Band. 12:30-1:40 p.m.
Willow Creek is known as Bigfoot country. But what other furry critters creep around in Sasquatch’s neck of the woods? Physical evidence of snakes, lizards, owls and hawks is a bit easier to find than bipedal impressions, and you’ve got an opportunity to behold some of those creatures live and in the flesh/feather (as well as captured on print and canvas) at the Willow Creek Wildlife Festival. On Saturday, March 28 from noon to 4 p.m., Studio 299 Center for the Arts, in conjunction with Creekside Arts and Education, hosts this free, family-friendly event that has a little something for everyone. Kids can “ooh” and “eww!” with Nature Joe and his bird, reptile and creepy-crawly exhibits, while adults peruse the wilds from the cultured safety of the Studio. The gallery show of wildlife art from local artists features photography, drawing, candles and woodworking. You can also chat up the artists and enjoy complementary refreshments during the all-day gallery reception. Lunch is available for purchase, as well. So grab your cameras and head out to the land of big trees and the Trinity. And keep your eyes peeled for hairy hitchhikers. You never know. — Kali Cozyris
Eureka Theater, 612 F St. 3-4 p.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. 8-9 p.m. Red Lion Hotel, 1929 Fourth St., Eureka. Jazz standards, current rock, funk and New Orleans second-line. Wine & Jazz. 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. As part of the Redwood Coast Music Festival, enjoy wine tasting with local wineries, hor d’oeuvres from local eateries and jazz with John Cocuzzi and Kristy Reed Cocuzzi. $35, $25 with festival pass.
THEATER
Death By Design. 8-11 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See March 26 listing. Fiddler on the Roof. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See March 27 listing. Dido & Aeneas. 7:30-9 p.m. Gist Hall Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See March 26 listing.
EVENTS
River Dance
There are two kinds of people: Those who dump trash thoughtlessly, and those who come along and clean up after them. To quote a familiar bumper sticker, “We all live downstream.” So party with those who respect our local waterways and the species they nourish — being good stewards can be a good time. The Eel River Clean-up Project hosts an all-day benefit/party at the Mateel Community Center on Saturday, March 28 from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring music from local favorites on two stages. In addition to a musical line-up that includes Cold Blue Water, Asha Nan, NPK, Samb A More, Berel Alexander, the Funnicators and more, there will be kids’ crafts and education, a barbecue catered by Smokin’ Moses, beer and wine, and a raffle of gifts donated by local businesses. Do your part to keep Humboldt beautiful and healthy for generations to come. You don’t have to spend your weekend picking up discarded fishing line and rusty hooks from the banks of the Eel (although that would be nice!), but you can definitely make a donation, down a beer and shake your booty to Ishi Dube for the cause. — Kali Cozyris
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Daffodils by the River. 1-5 p.m. River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna. Daffodil hybridizers and growers travel from afar to participate in this judged event. Daffodils available for sale. Free. www.friendlyfortuna.com. Eel River Cleanup Project Benefit. 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Live music, food, kid crafts, education and music by NPK, Cold Blue Water, Ishi Dube, Samb A More, Asha Nan and more. Donation. www.mateel.org. Humboldt Women’s Environmental Conference. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Native American Forum, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See March 27 listing. Lip Synch Contest. 7:30 p.m. Bear River Casino & Hotel, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Fake your way to $500 in prizes for best solo act and best group. Free. www. bearrivercasino.com. Redwood Coast Music Festival. Eureka. See March 26 listing. Strongs Creek Plaza Spring Extravaganza. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1095 S. Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna. Bring your basket for the egg hunt at 10 a.m. and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Also, a petting zoo, cotton candy, face-painting and more. Free. 725-3200. Wildlife Fest. 12-4 p.m. Studio 299, 75 The Terrace, Willow Creek. This family-friendly day includes a wildlife fair with Nature Joe and his educational and entertaining animal exhibits, and wildlife art at Studio 299 with a reception and refreshments. Free. studio299.tripod.com.
FOR KIDS
Bilingual Story Time. Last Saturday of every month, 1-1:30 p.m. Eureka Main Library, 1313 Third St. Enjoy stories in Spanish and English as Giancarlo Campagna and Renée Saucedo bring stories to life with music, puppets and laughter. Free. 269-1914. Humboldt County 4-H Presentation Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eureka High School, 1915 J St. 4-H youth give creative presentations on a variety of subjects. Those placing gold at county presentation will qualify to present at regionals. 445-7351. Take A Child Outside Day. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Kids and families can enjoy nature-based activities such as meeting a rescued raptor, zooming in on pond water and making replica animal tracks. Free.
FOOD
Grange Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. The menu includes eggs, sausage (links or patties) or ham, biscuits and gravy, as well as coffee. $5 suggested donation, $3 for children 3 and up. www. facebook.com/humboldt.grange. Humboldt Hill Grange Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Home-style breakfast. $5, $3 child. 442-4890. Winter Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Farm fresh produce, rain or shine. On G and Eighth streets. Free. outreach@humfarm.org. www.humfarm.org. 441-9999.
GARDEN
Seed and Plant Exchange. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. The Humboldt Permaculture Guild hosts this swap of locally appropriate seeds and live plants. Enjoy workshops, live music and hot food. Free.
OUTDOORS
Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Meet a trained guide for a 90-minute walk focusing on the ecology of the marsh. Led by Jane and Richard Wilson. Free. 826-2359. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding. Meet the