My Humboldt Life April 2025 by North Coast Journal

Your One-Stop Shop in Humboldt County

Traveling this summer? Whether you're road-tripping through the redwoods or exploring Humboldt’s coastline, make sure to stop at Eureka Natural Foods! For over 40 years, we’ve been Humboldt County’s go-to destination for organic, locally sourced, and sustainable products.

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Enjoy fresh, organic produce, premium bulk goods, and chefcrafted grab-and-go meals— perfect for your travels. Our kitchen prepares fresh, delicious meals daily, using only the finest ingredients.

Join us as we celebrate the Earth with eco friendly, sustainable and local products.

Earth Day Earth Day

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 TH 11AM-3PM IN EUREKA

Local vendors, raffle prizes, tasty samples, and great in-store deals

PROFILE

Rick Littleﬁeld and Growing Eureka Natural Foods ........ 11

FEATURES

The Best of Both Worlds in Myrtletown . .................................. 15

COMMUNITY NEWS

City of Eureka Announces Bay to Zoo Trail Project....................... 19

County Spelling Bee Renamed in Honor of Paulette Gilliam 19

2025-2026 School Enrollment Has Begun 19

Eureka High Athletics Receives Donation 19

North Coast Open Studios Registration Open to Humboldt County Artists ...... 21

College of the Redwoods Announces New Coaches ................... 22

Changing Tides Family Services Celebrates 50 Years 22

Businesses Honored at the ’Boldt Gala 23

From the Publisher

Dear Readers, As we conclude another issue of My Humboldt Life Magazine, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you. The response to our new publication has been incredibly inspiring, and your kind words and enthusiastic support mean the world to us. It is truly wonderful to see that our stories, features and local highlights resonate with the community we cherish. We launched this magazine to illuminate the amazing people, places and culture of Humboldt County. And thanks to you, that dream is becoming a reality in the best possible way. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continue our eﬀorts. If you know someone who would be a great ﬁt for our future issues, please reach out and let us know! In addition to showcasing the remarkable individuals

in our community, we are also excited about the upcoming events around the county in the next few months. Whether it’s community gatherings, festivals, art walks, or farmers markets, there’s no better way to embrace Humboldt life than by getting out and connecting with others. We’ll be there and we hope to see you as well!

Thanks to our fantastic readers and the growing excitement surrounding our magazine, we’re thrilled to announce some new features coming soon. As we expand, we’ll also be sharing more stories, perspectives and visuals that highlight the vibrant energy of our area. Here’s to sharing more of the stories that make Humboldt extraordinary!

Many thanks, Melissa Sanderson, Publisher My Humboldt LIFE

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Steve Pitzer, Amelia Pitzer, Chris Pitzer, Suzanne Littlefield, Betty Littlefield, Rick Littlefield, Craig Calvin, Keith Wescott and Heidi Boesch of Eureka Natural Foods. My Humboldt

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Profile

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strengths, innovation, gratitude. Then employees. The concentric circles then radiate out to customers, vendors and the world. We want to bring that kind of energy to the world, starting with us individually and working out in the concentric rings. Sustainability, kindness, mindfulness, being a positive force in the world.” Rick’s tone conveyed his sincere desire to create more than just a business.

Eureka Natural Foods 1450 Broadway, Eureka (707) 442-6325

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Their construction philosophy was a direct outgrowth of integrating their personal and business philosophies. The company hired a Portland firm to design concepts and colors that are still repeated throughout their stores. When Eureka Natural Foods opened its 25,000-square-foot flagship store (3990 Broadway, Eureka) in 2005, it embodied the Littlefields’ Earth-friendly values. Take a moment and look at the building the next time you are there. Start outside with the tiles created by local artist and sculptor Gilbert Castro — his delightful work also adorns the McKinleyville store (2165 Central Avenue). Inside, a resplendent stained glass Earth bathes customers and staff alike in its filtered light. After that, the aromas take over. Can you smell that gluten-free pie baking? Enticements that please all diets await.

Eureka Natural Foods is truly

a family business with sons Chris (operations vice president) and Steve (executive vice president) Pitzer, and daughter Suzanne (wellness manager) all pitching in. Their dedication provides you with fresh caught seafood, local meats and vegetables, and spices from around the world that somehow manage to make it to hardto-reach Humboldt. Looking for a new love? Be seduced by a dalliance in the bulk spices aisle. Divine vindaloo or smoked Hungarian paprika? Here there are no jealousies, so why not dance with both?

Rick and Betty not only feed Humboldt, they and Eureka Natural Foods support community causes like the We Are Up residential program for developmentally disabled. Their stores participate in Change for Change fundraising, supporting 15 campaigns per year that provide needed services like breast health and food programs. The Littleﬁelds support quality of life programs, too, through

Rick Littleﬁeld with Annette, Eureka Natural Foods’ Global Goods Buyer.

Humboldt Bay Trails and community forests, and the Life Plan Humboldt Initiative to create a senior living facility. Rick loves to provide what they can, whether it is giving food for gatherings or prizes for raﬄes. “The more you give, the more people ask. We try to satisfy them all!” Rick said. Although Eureka Natural Foods is a dyed-in-the-organicwool family business, when Rick retired as general manager, they promoted from within, tapping

long time employee Craig Calvin to ﬁll his shoes. “Craig already had the right type of energy,” Rick said. “He has been with us for 15 years, working his way up from stock clerk to lead buyer.”

Calvin opened the McKinleyville store in 2016, so he knows the business from the grounds up, including whole bean fair trade coﬀees. Rick is still board chairman but says, “Calvin is leading the future of Eureka Natural Foods.”

As Rick steps back, he speaks fondly of what made him love his business. “I got lots of satisfaction being on the ﬂoor seeing people I know or worked with. To spend time with employees, getting to know them, and hearing what thoughts they have.” There are those concentric circles in play.

Rick is grateful for what he found here, happy to ﬁnish the sentence starting with, “My Humboldt life is.” “It is

and has been wonderful! From the opportunities for personal growth, for the challenges of entrepreneurship. From the love in our community of the arts, sustainable living and kindness to others. And including our families’ ability to grow and be sustainable here in our own community has been nothing short of wonderful!” His enthusiasm is a joy to hear.

You know what else is? That vindaloo bubbling in the pot. ■

— Rick Little eld

Clockwise from above: Suzanne Littleﬁeld feels the wellness; Rick with Bill, a longtime friend and loyal ENF customer; Eureka Produce Manager Paul Aragon and McKinleyville Store Manager Heidi Boesch with Rick.

The Best of Both Worlds in Myrtletown

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s been rough navigating this economy. With many of us saving our pretty pennies, it’s been a real lesson in self-control denying myself the luxury of eating out as often as I’d like. Some days I’m more successful than others, but on the days I just don’t have the willpower to cook for myself, I’m trying to make intentional choices that balance ﬂavor and budget so I can reward myself with eating out just a little more often. When a friend (who’s also in the throes of this economic slump) recommended a new-to-me cafe as kind to the tastebuds as it is to the wallet, I had to jam over and try it.

Aroma’s Cafe is an unassuming little spot in Eureka’s Myrtletown. Walking in, the community vibe is immediately apparent. It’s a welcoming spot with plants accenting the corners and shelves where space allows, as well as paintings, mosaics and hanging prisms for sale by local artists. The cafe has

a following of people from all walks of life: blue-collar workers grabbing some grub on their way to work; a studious fellow with glasses and a laptop sipping a coﬀee and working away; a couple sitting in one of the comfy corner nooks nibbling while in deep conversation. It’s obvious people feel at home in the little cafe, and while the food is

the biggest driver for bringing people back multiple times per week, the loyalty is driven in no small part by the vibrant women who run the place.

Marisol Madriz and Adela Rodriguez are essentially a two-woman show. Over the past couple decades of their friendship, Madriz and Rodriguez have worked front of the house in some of Humboldt’s favorite restaurants. But in late 2023, they opened the cafe and took on the responsibility of the whole house — the front, the back, the books, all of it. “It’s been a learning curve,” says Madriz, “We’re used to working in full kitchens with hoods and fryers, but now we have a small, limited space so we’ve had to be creative with our menu.” Their menu is a big draw for someone like me, a “Halﬁcan” (in my case, a half German-Russian half Mexican) who loves a classic biscuits and gravy as much as I love a traditional Mexican

Story and photos by Jessica Ashley Silva

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We do transmission work, exhaust systems, and even custom mufflers. When you need your car repaired by the real experts, without any hidden fees or sales buzzwords, bring your vehicle to Ray's Old Town Auto & Muffler, or Conti's Auto Repair on Harris.

“Since 1975 we’ve been serving Humboldt County, with quality service at a fair price. Thank you for your business.”

RAY CONTI, OWNER

“We love serving our neighborhood, Eureka is our home and our customers are people we see and care about in the community.”

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College of the Redwoods Announces New Coaches

College of the Redwoods is excited to announce the hiring of Macy Thomas as Head Coach for Women’s Volleyball and Juan Perez as Head Coach for Women’s Soccer.

Macy Thomas Named Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

Thomas joins CR after serving as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Cal Poly Humboldt, where she developed her skills in strength and conditioning, practice planning, and program operations. A Denver, Colorado native, she was also a standout student-athlete, serving as President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and leading multiple community engagement projects, including fundraising for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and pediatric cancer awareness initiatives.

During her playing career,

Thomas competed as a Libero/ Defensive Specialist, captaining the team in 2022. She holds both a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on New Venture Management and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Cal Poly Humboldt.

Juan Perez Named Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Perez, who has been an Assistant Coach for CR Men’s Soccer, will now take over the Women’s Soccer program. A Chico State and Cal Poly Humboldt alumnus, Perez brings a strong background in competitive soccer, playing at the collegiate and semi-professional level in the Bay Area. Perez holds a Master’s in Exercise Science, and his experience as both a player and coach will be instrumental in continuing to build a strong women’s program at CR. ■

Changing Tides Family Services Celebrates 50 Years

Changing Tides Family Services proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking ﬁve decades of connecting the community to the resources they need to thrive.

The nonproﬁt began by providing subsidized child care programs and has grown to oﬀer a wide range of services. Today, these services also include behavioral health support, services for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers, and ongoing advocacy and policy shaping at the local, state, and national levels. Each of the programs is guided by their commitment to empowering families and individuals

in our community in ways that create a positive ripple eﬀect throughout the community.

As Changing Tides Family Services celebrates this significant milestone, it invites the community to join in reflecting on a shared history of resilience and partnership. Together, we can continue to support Humboldt’s families, ensuring that the next fifty years are filled with growth, strength, and unwavering community spirit.

For more information about Changing Tides Family Services and its programs, visit changingtidesfs.org or call (707) 444-8293. ■

Businesses Honored at the ’Boldt Gala

Greater Eureka Chamber recognizes awards winners at fashion-forward event

On Jan. 31, local businesses and individuals from across industries were recognized for their exemplary work and service to the community at the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce annual business awards ‘Boldt Gala.

The awardees were selected by fellow members of the Greater Eureka Chamber and were awarded on stage in front of an audience of nearly 400 people.

Business Award winners are: O & M Industries, Large Business of the Year; Scrapper’s Edge, Small Business of the Year; Cafe Waterfront, Customer Service Award; Scott Hammond - State Farm Insurance, Positive Community Impact- For Proﬁt Award; Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California, Positive Community Impact – Nonproﬁt Award; Schmidbauer Lumber, Extraordinary Business Award. Three special awards were also presented, including: Florence Parks of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast, Leadership Impact Award; Jose Zapata of Coast Central Credit Union, Ambassador of the Year. Dane Valadao of ReProp Financial was also recognized for his service as Board Trea-

surer from 2020-2024.

About the ‘Boldt Gala

The ‘Boldt Gala was an haute couture-inspired evening at The Acres modeled after a renowned NYC fashion and fundraising gala held annually on Fifth Avenue. It focused on bringing a high-fashion and elegant experience for attendees. As they entered the event, local business and community leaders walked the red carpet and were swarmed by paparazzi (Eureka High School students) who captured their creative and chic outﬁts.

The Greater Eureka Chamber thanks its presenting sponsors, Canopy RWE and Vineyard Oﬀshore for their generous contribution to the ‘Boldt Gala. More than 75 other Chamber members provided sponsorships, in-kind donations, and auction items as well. The Annual Awards Gala is the Chamber’s largest fundraiser of the year and allows it to serve the Greater Eureka business community year-round. ■

The Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce advances the economic vitality of our community by serving as a catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders, a champion for development and an advocate for a thriving place to work and live.

Greater Eureka Chamber Board Chair Ross Creech, COO of Quality Body Works, speaks to attendees at the ‘Boldt Gala on January 31, 2025 at The Acres.

Photo by Moonstone Images.

Calendar of Events

APRIL

13 SUNDAY

OTHER

Paranormal Cirque at Bayshore Mall. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bayshore Mall, 3300 Broadway, Eureka. A unique creation of combined theatre, circus, and cabaret with a new European style flare for a MATURE audience. charles@cirqueitalia.com. orange.cirqueitalia.com/ events/1272_Paranormal-Cirque-II-Eureka-CA. 941-704-8572.

14 MONDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. Hosted by Joyce Jonté. $10, cash or Venmo.

OTHER Paranormal Cirque at Bayshore Mall. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bayshore Mall, 3300 Broadway, Eureka. See April 13 listing.

17 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. With a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Call to contact Clint. $5. synapsisperformance.com. (707) 362-9392.

EVENTS

Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. The annual festival features nearly 100 field trips, workshops and lectures as well as a free bird fair with vendors, artists, live birds of prey and family nature crafts. godwitdays.org.

18 FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Drop off your 3.5-12 year old for interactive exhibits, science experiments, crafts and games, exploring the planetarium, playing in the water table or jumping into the soft blocks. $17-$20. info@discovery-museum. org. discovery-museum.org/classesprograms.html. (707) 443-9694.

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in the children’s room. For children 2 to 6 years old with their caregivers. Other family members are welcome to join in the fun. Free. manthony@co.humboldt. ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 269-1910.

GARDEN

CR 35th Annual Plant Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. A wide selection of plants grown by our students and staff will be for sale. Proceeds support the CR agriculture program and greenhouse. Free admission. silas-sarvinski@redwoods.edu. www.facebook. com/events/.

ETC

RC Car Racing Mini Z and 1:28. 5-8:30 p.m. Red Lion Hotel, 1929 Fourth St., Eureka. Kyosho Mini Z and 1:28 cars on RCP track using iLap timing and LiveRC scoring. Two to three four minute qualifiers with five minute main. All skills and ages welcome. Loaner car available to give it a try and loaner transponders. $5. Rcrl@redwoodcoastracing.com. redwoodcoastracing.com.

19 SATURDAY EVENTS

Earth Day Extravaganza. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, 1450 Broadway. Also celebrating Eureka Natural Foods’ 40 years with live music, raffles and local food samples. marketing@eurekanaturalfoods.

com. eurekanaturalfoods.com. (707) 442-6325.

Eel River Expo: A Source to Sea Community Event. 12-4 p.m. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. CalTrout and Rotary Club of Eureka host family activities, presentations from keynote speakers, local scientists and other watershed experts at activity booths. Registration appreciated. Free. cdavis@ caltrout.org. caltrout.org/eel-river-watershed-program/eel-river-expo.

GARDEN

CR 35th Annual Plant Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. See April 18 listing.

Sequoia Park Ivy League. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sequoia Park, 3414 W St., Eureka. Help eradicate invasive ivy from the Redwood forest. Stop by anytime at the corner at Glatt and T streets. Supplies and training provided. Family-friendly, minors must be accompanied and managed by their guardian. Free. hatwood@eurekaca.gov. eurekaca.gov/Calendar. aspx?EID=1807&month=2&year=2025&day=15&calType=0. (707) 441-4218.

ETC

Labyrinth Walk. Third Saturday of every month, 2-5 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 1428 H St., Eureka. Simple instructions and printed info on labyrinth history and practices. Reflect on your life journey with this meditative walk in a serene environment. Labyrinth Art Table. Free. (707) 442-1797.

LIVE BANDS

The Stallions + Biomorphic Light + DJ Touch + Mykotropic. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Live 1960s-style psychedelic liquid light show by Biomorphic Light. Ages 21+ Event. $15 Pre-sale | $20 At the Door. meltyourface707@gmail.com. eureka-theater.org/. (707) 442-2970.

20 SUNDAY

EVENTS

Old Town Vintage Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. On G Street between Second and Third streets. eurekamainstreet.org.

GARDEN

Stewardship Work Day in Partnership with the Humboldt Trails Council. Third Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Join NRLT staff and Humboldt Trails Council volunteers for trail maintenance, wetland restoration and invasive plant removal. Coffee, tea, tools and safety gear provided. (May 18 Work Day rescheduled for May 25.) Free. r.martelp@ncrlt.org. ncrlt.org/events/stewardship-work-day-in-partnership-with-the-humboldt-trails-council-2025-04-20/. (707) 822-2242.

OUTDOORS

Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. Wth leader Ralph Bucher. This relatively urban trail offers the potential to observe species abundance and diversity. Email to sign up. Free. thebook@reninet.com. rras.org.

21 MONDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

23 WEDNESDAY

DANCE

Line Dancing in the Ballroom. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Grab your favorite western wear and boot, scoot and boogie across the ballroom floor. Instructor led. All skill levels welcome. All ages. $10. events@histroiceaglehouse.com. (707) 444-3344.

24 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

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25 FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

Eureka Symphony: Music of the Spheres. 7:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Overture to Il Mondo Della Luna. Liana Bérubé and Ivo Bokulić perform W.A. Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra in Eb Major. The concert concludes with The Planets by Gustav Holst. $21-$54.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 18 listing.

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See April 18 listing.

ETC

RC Car Racing Mini Z and 1:28. 5-8:30 p.m. Red Lion Hotel, 1929 Fourth St., Eureka. See April 18 listing.

26 SATURDAY

DANCE

Latin Dance Night. Fourth Saturday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Dance to salsa, bachata, timba, cumbia and more. Tapas, desserts and drinks available in Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge. Free. latindancehumboldt@gmail.com. facebook.com/ events/392265170618122. (707) 496-6189.

MUSIC

Eureka Symphony: Music of the Spheres. 7:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See April 25 listing.

EVENTS

Humboldt Homebrew Festival. 2-7 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. J Taste an amazing variety of craft beers and ciders made by talented local members of the Humboldt Homebrewers Organization, delicious food truck options, beer garden, silent auction, and two local bands. 35. Northcoastewb@gmail.com.

Rhododendron Parade. 10 a.m. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. The Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Seventh and E streets in Eureka. Free.

FOR KIDS

Kids’ Fishing Day at Sequoia Park Pond. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sequoia Park, 3414 W St., Eureka. Join Eureka Community Services, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Redwood Community Action Agency for a fun-filled day of FREE fishing at Sequoia Park Pond! (15 and under do not need a fishing license, 16+ do need a fishing license) For more information call 707-441-4080! 0. 707-441-4080.

OUTDOORS

Pacific Outfitters 2nd Annual Earth Day Event!. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pacific Outfitters, 1600 5th Street, Eureka. We will be featuring all our “earth-first” brands and giving away over $1,000 in raffle prizes. Local volunteer organizations, food trucks and an oyster booth. aaron@pacificoutfitters.com. www.PacificOutfitters. com. (707) 443-6328.

28 MONDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

MAY

1 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

2 FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood

Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

THEATER

Peter Pan Jr.. 7 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale adapted for young performers ages 6 through high school from the Young Performers Company and Young Performers Ensemble programs. $15-25. box-office@mainstagehumboldt.org. mainstagehumboldt.org/peter-pan-jr.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 18 listing.

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See April 18 listing.

GARDEN

Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Spring Plant Sale. 3-7 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. Shop early for native plants, perennials, annuals, ferns, succulents, tomatoes, herbs and more. Bring your boxes. Friday is members only. Membership available at the gate, online or by phone. Free admission. hbgf.org. (707) 442-5139.

3 SATURDAY

ART

Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Art, and a heap of it, plus live music. All around Old Town and Downtown. Free. eurekamainstreet.org. (707) 442-9054.

THEATER

Peter Pan Jr.. 2 & 7 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See May 2 listing.

GARDEN

Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Spring Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. See May 2 listing.

4 SUNDAY

SPORTS

Avenue of the Giants Marathon. Avenue of the Giants (Rio Dell), Dyerville Bridge. Run through the biggest trees in the world. Marathon at 7:45 a.m., half-marathon at 8:30 a.m. and 10K at 8:30 a.m. theave@theave.org. theave.org.

5 MONDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

7 WEDNESDAY

ART

Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. Bring your own project or get materials and instruction for an additional fee. Sign-up and this month’s project online. $22. stainedghost.com.

8 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

9 FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

EVENTS

The Fig Twig Mother’s Day Market. 4-9 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Browse local makers and artists, more than 60 vendors of handmade, vintage, upcycled goods and more. Local food trucks and beverages available.

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Friday night tickets online. $5. figtwigmarket@ gmail.com. figtwigmarket.com/show-info.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 18 listing.

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See April 18 listing.

10 SATURDAY

DANCE

North Coast Dance Presents: Snow White. 2 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. North Coast Dance presents the fairytale story ballet. $20. reception.ncd@gmail. com. northcoastdance.org. (707) 442-7779.

EVENTS

The Fig Twig Mother’s Day Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 9 listing.

11 SUNDAY DANCE

North Coast Dance Presents: Snow White. 2 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See May 10 listing.

EVENTS

Atalanta’s Victory Run: A running and walking celebration of women. 10 a.m. North Coast Co-op, Arcata, 811 I St. Six Rivers Running Club and Breast and GYN Health Project presents a walking and running celebration of women! $18-25. volunteer@hcbhp.org. www. atalanta-run.com/. 707-825-8345.

12 MONDAY ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

14 WEDNESDAY DANCE

Line Dancing in the Ballroom. Second Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Instructor led and all skill levels welcome. Ages 16 and up. $10. events@histroiceaglehouse.com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-music-events. (707) 444-3344.

15 THURSDAY ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

16 FRIDAY ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 18 listing.

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See April 18 listing.

17 SATURDAY DANCE

North Coast Dance Presents: Snow White. 2 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See May 10 listing.

ETC

Labyrinth Walk. Third Saturday of every month, 2-5 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 1428 H St., Eureka. See April 19 listing.

18 SUNDAY

DANCE

North Coast Dance Presents: Snow White. 2 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See May 10 listing.

GARDEN Stewardship Work Day in Partnership with

the Humboldt Trails Council. Third Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See April 20 listing.

OUTDOORS

Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. See April 20 listing.

19 MONDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

20 TUESDAY

MUSIC

Steel Pulse. 7 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. British reggae powerhouse. $40. mateel.org.

22 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

23 FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 18 listing.

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See April 18 listing.

24 SATURDAY

DANCE

Latin Dance Night. Fourth Saturday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See April 26 listing.

EVENTS

Kinetic Grand Championship. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. The annual three-day, 42-mile, human-powered, all-terrain, art-vehicle race for glory. kineticgrandchampionship.com.

25 SUNDAY

EVENTS

Kinetic Grand Championship. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See May 24 listing.

26 MONDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

EVENTS

Kinetic Grand Championship. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See May 24 listing.

FOOD

27 TUESDAY

28 WEDNESDAY

DANCE

Line Dancing in the Ballroom. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See April 23 listing.

29 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

The Jimmie Lahman Band. Every third Thursday, 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See April 17 listing.

Live Music Thursdays. 6-9 p.m. Redwood

Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

30 FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 18 listing.

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See April 18 listing.

JUNE

2 MONDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

4 WEDNESDAY

ART

Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:308:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.

5 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

The Jimmie Lahman Band. First Thursday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See April 17 listing. Live Music Thursdays. 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

6 FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See April 18 listing. Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See April 18 listing.

ETC

7 SATURDAY

ART

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

9 MONDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

11 WEDNESDAY

DANCE

Line Dancing in the Ballroom. Second Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See May 14 listing.

12 THURSDAY

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See April 17 listing.

13 FRIDAY

ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 14 listing.

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Business Directory

APPLIANCES

Poletski’s Appliance Center

341 W Harris St., Eureka (707) 445-3138 poletskis.com

AUTO & TRUCK SERVICES

Conti Auto Repair 2600 Harris St., #4856, Eureka (707) 443-3505 rayconti.com

CLEANING SERVICES

Above All Cleaning Services 1753 River Bar Road, Fortuna (707) 617-0904 aboveallcleaning.net

CLOTHING & OUTDOOR GEAR

Picky Picky Picky 600 E St., Eureka (707) 444-9201 pickypickypickystores.com

CONTRACTORS & HOME SERVICES

Allen Epperly Handyman (707) 599-7723

Anthony’s Tile (707) 362-6356 anthonystileca.com

CDH Painting 802 Harris St., Eureka (707) 443-4429 cdhpainting.com

Humboldt Fence Co. 564 Hwy. 36, Fortuna (707) 822-9511 humboldtfence.com

Humbuildt Homes (707) 616-1172 humbuildthomes.com

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

The Escape Room at Humboldt’s Hometown Store 394 Main St., Ferndale (707) 496-0588

humboldtshometownstore.com

FURNITURE STORES

Delta Mattress & Sofa Outlet 705 Fourth St., Eureka (707) 442-4510 deltamattress.com

Furniture Design Center 1716 Fifth St., Eureka (707) 442-6300 furnituredesigncenter.net

Living Styles Fine Furniture Galleries

Second & A streets, Eureka (707) 443-3161

GROCERY STORES

Eureka Natural Foods 1450 Broadway, Eureka (707) 442-6325

2165 Central Ave., McKinleyville, (707) 839-3636 eurekanaturalfoods.com

Grocery Outlet - Eureka 625 Commercial St., Eureka (707) 442-5802 groceryoutlet.com

INSURANCE

Cantua Insurance 778 Redwood Dr., Garberville (707) 923-1210

NorCalQuote.com

LANDSCAPING

Green Man Forest Restoration (707) 740-8247

gnfirestresto@gmail.com

Hewson’s Landscaping (707) 601-9696 facebook.com/HewsonLandscaping

MOTORCYCLE GRAPHICS & REPAIR

Fontaine’s Monster Graphics and Custom Bike Builds 147 S. Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna (707) 679-8461 kathleen400@gmail.com

MOTORSPORTS PARTS, REPAIR & GEAR

Humboldt Motorsports 3990 Broadway, Eureka (707) 269-0991 humboldtmotorsports.com

ORGANIZATION SERVICES

Declutter Organize Breathe (707) 633-8262 KaleighHopeTuso.com

PET ADOPTION

Miranda’s Rescue 1603 Sandy Prairie Road, Fortuna (707) 725-4449 mirandasrescue.org

PUBLICATIONS

The Ferndale Enterprise 394 Main St., Ferndale (707) 442-1400 theenterprise.net

RESTAURANTS

Adel’s 1724 Broadway, Eureka (707) 445-9777

Kristina’s

250 W Fifth St., Eureka (707) 444-3322

RETAIL & GIFT SHOPS

Bell & Hook

863 H St., Arcata (707) 630-3571 bellandhook.com

Humboldt’s Hometown Store 394 Main St., Ferndale (707) 496-0588 humboldtshometownstore.com Plaza

808 G St., Arcata (707) 822-2250 plazaarcata.com SPAS

Pure Water Spas

3750 Broadway, Eureka (707) 444-8001 jaysooter.com