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PROFILE Celebrating Culture and Community at Los Bagels .......9 FEATURES A Taste of Tradition at Sweetness and Light ............... 14 COMMUNITY NEWS Yurok Leader Amy Bowers Cordalis Receives Leadership Award ......... 18 Cal Poly Humboldt Among the Top 10 Best Colleges for Rural America ........................ 19 Hospice of Humboldt Celebrates 10 Years of the Ida Emmerson Hospice House ............................ 20 Living With a Serious Illness? Help is Available at Home ............ 20 College of the Redwoods’ Multilingual Literary Journal Personas Call for Submissions ...... 21 Arcata Artisans November Exhibits ......................22

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Myth, Masks and Mystery at Trinidad Art Gallery .................22 Café Artistes Takes Over Froth .........................23 Coloring Page...........................24 Calendar of Events .....................25

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Celebrating Culture and Community at Los Bagels By Meg Wall-Wild

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n 1984, Southern California-born Dennis Rael was inspired to combine his cultural legacy inherited from his Latin father and his Jewish mother. The jalapeño bagel he dreamt of soon became a delicious reality. He came to Arcata to build his business, remembering Humboldt’s beauty from his years at Camp Unalayee in the Trinity Alps. Forty-two years later, the multicultural Los Bagels Café (1061 I St. Arcata, 707-8223150) he founded with Peter Jermyn and former partner Paul Hebb is a local institution with two additional locations (Old Town, 403 Second St., Eureka, 707-442-8525; the Depot at Cal Poly Humboldt, 1 Harpst St., Arcata, 707-8265308). Over the years, Rael and Jermyn were joined by

partners John Monahan and Travis May, who is also the general manager. Susanville-born May and his wife moved to Humboldt almost 20 years ago so they could attend then Humboldt State University. He followed slug trails through campus and eventually found his way to Los Bagels — mind you, he wasn’t following banana slugs, but the crumb trail of the slug-shaped bagels everyone was eating. “I worked in food service during college, waiting tables, soaking up business management experience. My two loves were brought together by bagels,” May says. Los Bagels had the right recipe for success. One of the main ingredients is the “bageleros” themselves who create and serve just what you

Above: Dennis Rael with a sugar skull artisan in Oaxaca. Submitted. Below: Travis May helps a customer at the bagel counter. Photo by Melissa Sanderson

want. “Every parent, and our children and grandchildren, have worked in the business or are working in it. Peter’s granddaughter was the first third-generation bagelero,” May says. “It’s fun to be part of a small community business [with] not only our families, but multigenerational employees whose parents worked here in 1980s and now they are here, too. Being able to make those opportunities for the next generation to get started.” And to become partners, like Monahan, who was the very first. With a great

team in place, Rael and Jermyn were able to step back from day-to-day operations. But the best part of Los Bagels is, of course, the bagels (boiled before baking, naturally). Have you tried the jalapeño bagels? And the hand-braided challah? The combination of Mexican and Jewish traditional baked yummies is unbeatable. Especially if the bagel isn’t round. Remember those slug-shaped bagels? May explains the lore of the slug, the most popular bagel and one born of a happy accident. “We named the bagel shaping machine Clink because when the cups come together, they clink. Sometimes they do not come together. One day this long slug looking thing came out and they threw everything on it.” The crunchy everything topping used that day was quickly dubbed Slug Slime, and it is the tastiest savory slime you will ever enjoy (you can pick up a bottle to take home, too). Clink is still a valued member of the team, so much so that it now has a team of its own. “There is no bagel-shaper Continued on page 11 NOVEMBER 2026 • My Humboldt LIFE

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machine repair person around, so our team troubleshoots to solve it. Sometimes it requires an emergency motor in the middle of the night. Knock wood — we have never missed a day of bagels in 42 years.” Just think of how many bagels they have made in those 15,000 or so days (holidays not included). Not to mention all those knishes, empanadas and gallons of freshly brewed coffee. The Los Bagels team rolls up its sleeves for cultural community service in the coolest way. They celebrate Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah and Mexican Independence Day with special menu items and more. But November is all about Día de los Muertos, a traditional Mexican and Central American holiday that commemorates and honors the dead. “We travel to Oaxaca to pick up beautiful sugar skulls made by third-generation artisans. We bring back goods to share with

“We have such a wonderful lifestyle. We live in a beautiful area. I work with wonderful people.”

the Humboldt community along with [hosting a] community ofrenda,” or altar, says May. “Day of the Dead speaks to Los Bagels values, not just culture and food, but sharing with the community.” Los Bagels community outreach includes partnering with Eureka High’s vocational program for internships. “We work with their fantastic coordinator Ron Perry,” says May, who adds he and Rael are excited to share about the Day of the Dead with students. “We present two workshops with the high school, making pan de muertos,” meaning “dead bread,” flavored with orange zest and anise, “with Eureka High LatinX Club, and go to elementary schools to give presentations. Dennis and I speak with high school and Cal Poly [Humboldt] marketing

Above: Travis May drizzles the popular Larrupin sauce on a bagel. Photo by Melissa Sanderson Below: Día de los Muertos skulls liven up the shop for the holiday. Submitted.

classes.” Their tasty public outreach goes beyond school walls. “We were at an authors festival with Jalapeño Bagels author Natasha Wing.” The book tells of a boy who blends his parents’ cultures together via food and is based on Rael’s own story. “We really value community outreach and engagement as a big part of us being a member of the community.” They helped coordinate and put on the I Block Party this October, a fundraiser for Centro del Pueblo. This year was special as it was the 40th anniversary of this highly anticipated neighborhood event. Their food donations go to schools and groups, like keeping the volunteer PacOut Green Teams fueled as they clean up Humboldt. Los Bagels sponsors Humboldt Crabs Baseball and Cal Poly Humboldt sports. Both Rael and Jermyn serve on the North Coast Regional Land Trust board of advisors. May

sings their praises, but he is most awed that he was in the room with Rees Hughes and Judy Hodgson (former North Coast Journal publisher) 15 years ago when Dennis Rael told them that the Humboldt Bay Trail must be built. Rael, he recalls, kicked off the grassroots group that culminated in a treasured addition to Humboldt’s glorious trail system. Each partner followed his own trail to Los Bagels Café, yet all were brought together through their mutual love of cultural cuisine and community, and of Humboldt itself. May points out what makes Humboldt special to them: “We have such a wonderful lifestyle. We live in a beautiful area. I work with wonderful people. There is great food, hiking, biking, the ocean!” Most importantly, he says, “Humboldt is a wonderful place to raise my family. I believe I can speak for my partners in saying the same.” ■

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A Taste of Tradition at Sweetness and Light Story and photos by Cassie Johnson

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mong the many quaint businesses lining the streets of the picturesque Victorian town, Ferndale’s Sweetness and Light (554 Main St.) has earned its place as a fixture. In operation for more than 50 years, the candy shop has continuously churned out fine chocolates and sweets for generations of Hum-

boldtians and visitors to enjoy. While ownership has changed hands a few times in those five decades, the recipes and the mission have remained much the same. Making quality hand-dipped truffles, chocolate bars, bonbons and more is no easy feat, but owners Tami and Matthew Toste, who have sat at the helm of the business now for 20 years, have not shied away from the challenge. Their investment in their business and in their community is deeply rooted. Both Tami and Matthew are Ferndale natives, and high school sweethearts. At 15, Matthew started working at Sweetness and Light, where he had the opportunity to learn the ropes of the business under previous owner Barry Blake, and train under a skilled chocolatier, a friend of the owner, who visited regularly. Tami also joined the crew at a young age. In a sign from the universe, Tami discovered her grandfather was the caretaker of a box of recipes that originated from the founding of Sweetness and Light. With a few minor tweaks, many of those recipes are still in use today. After years of dedication to the business as employees, the Tostes purchased the business in 2005. Over the years, Tami and Matthew have spent countless hours making chocolate and running a small business, while raising a

Above: Favorite hand-dipped chocolates and bars. Left: Candy shop classics at the Sweetness and Light counter.

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family, mind you. Aside from the occasional sister or teenage daughter happily finagled into help behind the counter or processing orders, Sweetness and Light is a two-person show. From making the chocolates, distribution and logistics, to marketing and more, the Tostes are doing it all six days a week. The division of labor has shaken out such that Matthew does most of the chocolate making, while Tami handles the order processing and is responsible for the many other creative aspects of business ownership, including designing packaging and displays. The couple truly embraces doing things “the old-fashioned way,” which, we know, is not the easy way. All chocolates are hand-dipped, and all the many combinations of fillings and flavors are handmade, too. Here fudge is still made using a copper kettle and marble slabs. Marshmallows, caramels and nougats are made in house. Around the major candy-driven holidays, like Easter and Valentine’s Day, the Tostes work up to 11-hour days hand-dipping chocolates to fill special orders. On a cool day in November, the Tostes are already gearing up for Christmas, which is perhaps the busiest season of all for Sweetness and Light. Boxed chocolates are a favorite gift and the signature candy bars are favorite stocking stuffers, especially so for those who miss the taste of home. Folks who grew up delighting in these sweets still look forward to them around the holidays and the Tostes fill dozens of orders to satisfy the sweet cravings of Humboldians near and far. Still, no less care goes into the

production, even as it ramps up — every piece looks and tastes perfect. As time has passed, and with most of the business kinks smoothed over like a silky ganache, the Tostes have been able to focus on wholesale and experimenting with new flavor combinations. They are proud to offer all the classics, as well as seasonal specialties, and an assortment of vegan and gluten-free treats. Peppermint, eggnog and some variation of a boozy treat appear around the holidays, though their bestsellers remain much the same, season after season. Perennial favorites include peanut butter patties, fudge and the three signature chocolate bars, which you may have seen at other local businesses like the North Coast Co-op and Jersey Scoops. The Moo Bar is perhaps the most recognizable: Inside red and gold foil, caramel, homemade marshmallows and roasted almonds are held together by a layer of chocolate. Delightful. The Humboldt Splitter, a caramel-and-peanut-centric bar, and the Arlynda Corner, a combination of fluffy nougat and caramel dipped in chocolate, round out a trio of bars that make you want to toss all the generic leftover Halloween candy in your pantry. With all the ups and downs of owning a small business, success is a subjective term, though continued demand for their products is a testament to just how beloved Sweetness and Light is in the community and beyond. While the world around us changes, the shop and its wares withstand the test of time, and for a good reason: It’s managed to box up truly

The Tostes and their handmade treats.

top-tier chocolate, and capture the nostalgia and delight of the candy shops from bygone eras. How sweet.

Sweetness and Light is open Monday-Saturday. Orders can be placed in person, over the phone or by email. ■

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Yurok Leader Amy Bowers Cordalis Receives Leadership Award Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation Announces 2026 Leadership Awards Ahead of 10-Year Milestone

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he Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation announced the recipients of its 2026 Leadership Awards, which honor brave and brilliant leaders whose courage, wisdom, grit and potential inspire others to act boldly for environmental justice, social justice and young people. Harriet and Alan Lewis launched the awards in 2018 to recognize leaders whose work moves communities toward a more just and sustainable future. “True leadership is the moral courage and integrity to stand for what matters, the wisdom to inspire others and the determination to turn bold ideas into lasting change,” said Charlotte Lewis, Co-Chair of the Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation. The announcement comes as Alnoba prepares to mark the 10th anniversary of opening its doors to the public as a gathering place for leaders, educators, students, nonprofit organizations and changemakers working to create positive impact in their communities and beyond. This year’s honorees include: Kristen Clarke, recipient of the Alan E. Lewis Moral Courage in Leadership Award, is General Counsel of the NAACP and a former U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights whose career has advanced voting rights, equal justice and civil rights protections. She continues to shape the national conversation on civil

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and constitutional rights. Amy Bowers Cordalis, recipient of the Indigenous Leadership Award, is a Yurok Nation member, attorney, fisherwoman and environmental leader recognized nationally for advancing Indigenous sovereignty, environmental restoration and cultural leadership. She helped spearhead the historic removal of four dams from the Klamath River, reopening more than 400 miles of habitat for endangered salmon. Lianne Hughes-Odom, recipient of the Harriet R. Lewis Gutsy Young Leader Award, is a transformational education leader who has dramatically improved student outcomes, school culture and attendance at Boston’s Holmes Innovation School while securing more than $3 million in investments. She is committed to ensuring that every child can thrive. Holly Morris, recipient of the Moment of Truth Award for Leadership for Gender Equity, is an award-winning filmmaker and writer whose work has amplified the stories of women and girls around the world for more than three decades. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Tomorrow’s Women, which helps young women from Israel, Palestine and the United States become leaders and peacemakers. Jesse Lore, recipient of the CEO Environmental Leadership Award, is founder of Green Wave Electric Vehicles, a New Hampshire-based company

working to make used electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles more affordable, accessible and climate-friendly. The Leadership Awards reflect Alnoba’s mission to develop daring leaders who change the world. Amy Bowers Cordalis. Since 1993, Alnoba Submitted. and its flagship leadership model, Pinnacle, About the Alnoba have reached thousands of Lewis Family participants through leaderFoundation ship programs, educational ALFF, together with other experiences, nonprofit partLewis Family charitable entinerships, youth initiatives ties, has pledged or donated and public programming. more than $260 million since Each award includes a do1981 to support daring nation made in the recipileaders in the fights for envient’s name to the nonprofit ronmental and social justice organization of their choice, and to help level life’s playing $10,000 for each honoree field for young people. As a and $20,000 for the Moral nonprofit educational orgaCourage Award recipient, nization, Alnoba is dedicated extending the impact of their to developing leaders and work to the communities and strengthening communities causes they champion. through experiential learn“We are honored to ing, leadership development, celebrate the extraordinary environmental stewardship Alnoba award recipients and transformative gather— leaders whose courage, ings. Located in Kensington, compassion and conviction New Hampshire, Alnoba remind us that one daring serves youth, educators, person can help change the nonprofits, businesses and world,” said Lewis. mission-driven organizations The Alnoba Leadership from across the region and Awards ceremony took place beyond. Alnoba is also the on Oct. 21, 2026, at Alnoba in first Passive House InstiKensington, New Hampshire, a tute-certified gathering space unique gathering place set on of its type in the Northeast. 600 acres of forests and fields For more information about and home to a world-class outthe Alnoba Leadership Awards door art collection featuring and upcoming events, visit international artists. alnoba.org.■

Cal Poly Humboldt Among the Top 10 Best Colleges for Rural America

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al Poly Humboldt is one of the nation’s leading universities serving rural students, earning the No. 8 spot in Washington Monthly’s inaugural Top 100 Rural Colleges ranking. Of the top 10 schools, the university also has the highest graduation rate. Humboldt also earned a place in the magazine’s 2026 Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars: West ranking, placing No. 44 of 215 colleges. That list evaluates institutions on access, affordability, student outcomes and their promotion of public service. “We’re honored to be recognized as one of the best rural schools in the nation. That recognition reflects the commitment of Cal Poly Humboldt’s entire community who are making a unique polytechnic education possible for students from rural areas and beyond,” says Cal Poly Humboldt President Richard Carvajal. “Investing in our rural students is investing in our rural communities by educating a future workforce for high-demand fields such as healthcare.” As part of its Top 100 Rural Colleges list, Washington Monthly highlighted Humboldt’s student support programs that remove barriers to enrolling and graduating. Those programs include peer mentoring and coordinated academic guidance as they adjust to university life. Schools were evaluated using measures tied to social mobility, including Pell Grant enrollment, net price, student loan debt and alumni earnings.

The methodology also considers how many students come from within the state and how many graduates remain there. Additional weight is given to degrees that prepare students for high-demand work in rural areas, including education and natural resources management. The recognition comes as rural students nationwide continue to face barriers to attending and graduating from college. Washington Monthly notes that rural students graduate from high school at rates above the national average. Even so, they are less likely to enroll in college and face a greater risk of leaving before earning a degree. Regional universities can help close that gap by offering accessible education alongside services designed to support students as they work toward their degree. At Humboldt, some resources focus on removing financial barriers for local students. The Humboldt First Scholarship, for example, provides $1,000 per year for up to four years to first-time freshmen who graduated from a high school in Humboldt, Del Norte, Mendocino or Trinity counties. Washington Monthly has published its annual college guide since 2005, ranking institutions according to their contributions to students and the public good. View the complete Best Colleges for Rural America ranking and the Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars: West. ■

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Hospice of Humboldt Celebrates 10 Years of the Ida Emmerson Hospice House

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n October, Hospice of Humboldt celebrated 10 years since the opening of the Ida Emmerson Hospice House, a place that has cared for thousands of local patients and welcomed countless family members and loved ones since opening its doors in October 2016. Surrounded by redwoods on Hospice of Humboldt’s Eureka campus, the Hospice House provides a peaceful, home-like setting for patients who need around-the-clock hospice care. It remains the only specialized inpatient hospice facility on the North Coast, allowing patients to receive this level of care close to home and the people they love. Over the past decade, the Hospice House has been part of thousands of deeply personal stories. Families have gathered around bedsides, shared meals and memories, celebrated special occasions,

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brought beloved pets to visit and spent precious time together while Hospice of Humboldt’s team cared for and supported both patients and their loved ones. “For 10 years, the Ida Emmerson Hospice House has been here for our community during some of life’s most difficult and meaningful moments,” said Dianne Keating, CEO of Hospice of Humboldt. “It is so much more than a building. It is a place where families can simply be together while our team focuses on providing the care and support they need.” The Hospice House was built with 12 private patient rooms, but for many years Hospice of Humboldt staffed six rooms at a time. As the need for inpatient hospice care grew, the community stepped forward once again. Through the Compassionate Growth Campaign, donors helped

Hospice of Humboldt open all 12 rooms in 2025, doubling its inpatient capacity and allowing more local families to access specialized hospice care when they need it most. The 10-year anniversary also comes as Hospice of Humboldt celebrates national recognition for the quality of its care. Hospice of Humboldt has earned a 5-Star rating from Medicare, the highest rating available through Medicare’s hospice rating system and one based on feedback from family members and caregivers of hospice patients. This distinction places Hospice of Humboldt among a small group of hospice providers to achieve Medicare’s highest rating, with only 5 per

cent of hospices in California and 15 per cent nationwide earning 5 stars. “The Ida Emmerson Hospice House exists because this community believed local families deserved a place like this close to home,” Keating said. “Ten years later, our community continues to make this care possible. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped create and continues to support this special place.” As Hospice of Humboldt looks toward the next decade, the organization remains committed to ensuring that North Coast patients and their loved ones have access to expert, compassionate care, close to home and surrounded by the people they love. ■

Living With a Serious Illness? Help is Available at Home Community generosity allows more people to receive care and support at home

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hanks to the extraordinary generosity of the community, Hospice of Humboldt has successfully raised the funds needed to expand its Home-Based Palliative Care program, allowing more people living with serious illness to receive specialized care and support where they are most comfortable, at home. Hospice of Humboldt launched Home-Based Palliative Care in 2022 after recognizing a significant gap in care for people who were seriously ill but not yet ready or eligible for hospice. Demand has

grown steadily since then, at times resulting in a waiting list for services. “Four years ago, we started this program because we saw people in our community struggling through serious illness and knew there was more we could do to support them,” said Karen Ayres, Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Director of Palliative Care at Hospice of Humboldt. “Now, because our community stepped up to help us grow, we will be able to reach more people and families who need this kind of support.”

Home-Based Palliative Care is not hospice care. It is specialized medical care for people living with serious or complex illness and can be provided while a person continues treatment for their illness. The Palliative Care team visits patients where they live, helping manage symptoms, coordinate care, understand treatment options and goals, and provide emotional and practical support to patients and their families. When should you call? We encourage people to reach out if they or someone they love is living with a serious illness and: • Is struggling with pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea or other difficult symptoms • Has had repeated hospitalizations or emergency room visits • Is finding it increasingly difficult to manage their illness at home • Is overwhelmed by medications, appointments or decisions about care • Has family members or caregivers who need additional support • Could benefit from an extra layer of care and guidance while continuing treatment You do not need a referral to call Hospice of Humboldt. And you do not have to wait until someone is ready for hospice. Anyone can call directly to ask questions and learn whether Home-Based Palliative Care may be able to help. A physician or other health care provider can also make a referral, but a referral is not required to start the conversation. “If you’re wondering wheth-

er palliative care might help you or someone you love, call us,” Ayres said. “You don’t have to know exactly what kind of care you need. We’re happy to answer questions, learn more about what is happening and help determine what support may be available.” The expansion is possible because of donors, foundations, businesses and community partners who contributed to Hospice of Humboldt’s campaign to increase the capacity of its Home-Based Palliative Care program. “This community saw the need and responded,” said Tia Baratelle, Director of Development at Hospice of Humboldt. “Their generosity means more of our neighbors facing serious illness will have someone walking alongside them, helping them feel better, understand their options and remain at home whenever possible. We are incredibly grateful.” If you or someone you love is living with a serious illness, you can call Hospice of Humboldt directly at (707) 4458443. No referral is needed to reach out and ask questions. You can also learn more at hospiceofhumboldt.org.

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Hospice of Humboldt is a local, independent nonprofit that has served North Coast families since 1979. Hospice of Humboldt provides hospice care, home-based palliative care and grief support and operates the Ida Emmerson Hospice House, the North Coast’s only specialized inpatient hospice facility. Hospice of Humboldt is a Medicare 5-Star hospice ■

College of the Redwoods’ Multilingual Literary Journal Personas Call for Submissions

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ersonas, College of the Redwoods’ literary journal with a multilingual focus, is currently accepting submissions for its fifth issue of original poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, and visual art that, in a way determined by the author, consider the experience of multilingualism. Writers need not be multilingual to contribute, and writings may be multilingual, bilingual or monolingual. Submissions are accepted from all community members, as well as staff, faculty, and students of College of the Redwoods. The submission period begins Oct. 1, 2026 and will be open through midnight on March 16, 2027. Fiction, creative non-fiction, and essay submissions are limited to one submission per author and a length of no more than 2,000 words. Poetry submissions are limited to three poems per author. Poems should be under two pages in length and submitted in the format in which the author wishes them published, including translations into English if necessary. Art submissions (any medium) can be submitted in any format. All art submissions will be considered for the cover. Submissions in multiple genres are permitted but must be submitted separately. Submit all submissions to

jonathan-maiullo@redwoods.edu with the subject line “Personas Submission” and the title of your submission. Please include a brief (no more than 100 words) biographical statement. The submission should be attached to your email message with the title and no personal information, preferably as a Word document or PDF. You may also submit printed copies at 527 D St. Eureka, CA 95501, either by hand or by mail marked ATTN: Jonathan Maiullo. A free public reading event will follow the release of the print edition of the journal Saturday, May 15 at the Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, in Eureka from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Attendance at this event is not necessary to submit your writing. All chosen submissions will be considered for awards from our sponsors Booklegger, Eureka Books, and Northtown Books unless the author states they would not like to be included in this consideration when submitting. Please contact Jonathan Maiullo with any questions at (707) 476-4527 or jonathan-maiullo@redwoods. edu. ■ NOVEMBER 2026 • My Humboldt LIFE

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Myth, Masks and Mystery at Trinidad Art Gallery

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Arcata Artisans November Exhibits

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ris Patzlaff and Loryn White will be the featured artists for the next exhibit at the Arcata Artisans Gallery on the Arcata Plaza — from Nov. 9 through Dec. 6. From making jewelry at home to heading the Jewelry and Small Metals program at Cal Poly Humboldt, Patzlaff has led a life devoted to that art form — and her finely crafted pieces reflect that devotion. “My studio practice has been a consistent process of creating jewelry that has been assembled in a similar way of an assemblage artist,” said Patzlaff. “As I tend to work in a series, there are often ANSWERS TO PLAN

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parts and pieces that remain left behind. For this featured artist exhibition, I am revisiting these parts with a fresh eye and creating new work. Honestly, I am just having fun in the studio, creating whatever seems right that day.” An elective class in college sparked a love of ceramics for White. After earning a degree in Fisheries from HSU and many years working as a biologist, she turned that love into a new career path. In the new exhibit White says she “continues to pursue all things aquatic, focusing mostly on seaweed, bubbles and fish for the themes of her work.” She uses colored slips, mono-printing and carving methods to achieve her vision. Patzlaff, White and 20 other local artists joined talents to create the Arcata Artisans Cooperative. Their gallery is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. every day, on the west side of the Arcata Plaza, where one of the artists is always at the counter. ■

rinidad Art Gallery will feature the work of painter Mara Friedman and mask maker Donvieve during the month of November. Mara Friedman has been an evolving painter for 40 years. Her imagery celebrates the world of women and the Beauty of nature. Her style is visionary and often whimsical, reflecting an inner world of myth, magic and mystery and she loves to create visual music using patterns, symbols, dots and texture to create a sense of movement. “My recent paintings began in the spring and developed over three seasons,” she says. “Only when they were all complete could I fully see the repeating elements and overarching themes of this series. Flames, clouds, stars, ravens, whales, elk and more have been dancing in my waking dreams, while these questions have been whispering in my heart… Where do we seek refuge in times of chaos? What practices cultivate our taproot of Truth? How does Nature nourish and heal us?” For Donvieve, art-making is a lifelong practice of staying focused and in the present, opening opportunity for creativity to blossom. In her workshops and classes, Donvieve encourages students not only to explore a creative outlet, but to offer an inspiration to learn more about themselves. “One possibility is that we may not be who our thoughts define or describe us to be. The mask we wear is a letting-go of that dream of thinking about

Earth Daughter Rising, acrylic on canvas by Mara Friedman. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Prey go neesh, Leather mask by Donvieve. Photo courtesy of the artist.

what we do and how we look, to see our authentic self as energy, powerfully connecting us to all life, death and in-between, so that all beings may benefit.” When working with her students, Donvieve says, “we enter into our stories together. The relationship with each mask character opens up possibilities with wonder and curiosities, storytelling and character development for myself as well as my students. These components build trust

in relationships between mask-makers and inspire the art-making process.” Trinidad Art Gallery is a cooperative of 25 local artists, located in the historic 1900 Riecke House at 490 Trinity St.,

one of only five houses of this era in Trinidad town. It is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., when one of the artists will always be available to answer questions and share information about the work. ■

Café Artistes Takes Over Froth Expands on a vision of community and creativity in Arcata

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afé Artistes has officially taken over Froth at 420 California Ave. in Arcata. The café is now owned by Elaine Leon, Victoria Bergeron and Ami Campbell, three experienced local professionals who bring a shared love of coffee, cocktails, creativity and community to the space. Café Artistes began with a long-held vision to create a place where artists, performers and neighbors could come together over coffee and conversation. After launching as a mobile café and coffee cart, Café Artistes built a following at community events throughout Humboldt County. The new Arcata location gives that vision a permanent home and creates more room for art, performances, connection and local programming. Leon and Campbell each bring decades of experience in coffee and café work, along with active arts practices and a deep investment in the local creative community. Campbell is a Humboldt-based visual artist, producer, percussionist and creative-services producer whose work centers local artists, performers and the landscapes of the North Coast. Campbell currently

serves on the City of Eureka’s Arts and Culture Commission and coaches Historical Fencing with Fog & Steel HEMA. Leon is an established painter, muralist, musician and photographer who hosts Paint and Sips, benefitting Clarke Historical Museum, teaches figurative drawing classes and actively hands-on creative opportunities to the community. Leon has spent the past decade assisting other local artists through teaching and mentoring. Leon also is a coffee roaster with decades of experience in managing coffee shops both in Humboldt and the SF Bay Area. Together, they have helped build Café Artistes over the last decade. From a small sidewalk gallery, to an art market that would table monthly inside of Old Town Coffee and Chocolates, to a small café on wheels and now thanks to the help of Victoria Bergeron and the wonderful community that supports Café Artistes, to Froth in Arcata. Victoria Bergeron brings decades of bartending and service-industry experience to the ownership team. A Sacramento transplant and Cal Poly Humboldt graduate, she fell in love with Arcata and made

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the redwoods her home. After more than a decade in the area, she has become a familiar face in Humboldt nightlife. Her vision for the space is rooted in people, chance encounters and memorable nights that make this community special. Her special touch to the café has been through creating the cozy vibes that the café now has, including putting together a living room set on the stage with a game cube for customers to play and enjoy the space. Bergeron approached Café Artistes with a dream of creating an artistic space and a dream of opening up a bar and social space that represents the creative and playful side of Arcata. V’s Playground, the bar space within the café serves a delicious nighttime menu with beer on tap and wine offerings. Together, the owners are creating a place for coffee, food, drinks, art, music, dancing, play and laughter. The space, formerly Blondie’s and then Froth, is already a familiar gathering place near Cal Poly Humboldt. Under Café Artistes, it will continue evolving as a welcoming destination for students, artists, performers, families and anyone looking for a place to settle in and

connect. The café’s next chapter will include the growing presence of V’s Playground and Café Artistes, bringing together daytime vintage-style café culture, evening joy and locally rooted events under one roof. The café has already supported local drag and burlesque productions, several social clubs, movie nights, Open Mic Nights and a B*tch and Stitch Craft Night that takes place every second and fourth Thursday of the month. All crafters welcome. Café Artistes will also continue operating its coffee cart at events around town. The cart can often be found at Humboldt Botanical Garden events and Humboldt Roller Derby events, serving coffee, Thai tea and pastries to bring the Café Artistes spirit beyond the café walls. Local organizers, artists and community members are invited to submit upcoming events for possible promotion, collaboration or hosting consideration at frothandcafeartistes.com. For updates, event information and more, visit frothandcafeartistes.com or call (707) 630-3269. ■ NOVEMBER 2026 • My Humboldt LIFE

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Calendar of Events NOVEMBER 9 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. redwoodart.net. Meet the Artist: Painter Mara Friedman. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Trinidad Art Gallery, 490 Trinity St. Where do we seek refuge in times of chaos? What practices cultivate our taproot of truth? How does Nature nourish and heal us? Mara Friedman’s visionary and often whimsical paintings seek to embody these questions. Through a visual music of patterns, symbols, dots and texture, her imagery celebrates women, the beauty of nature and an inner world of myth, magic and mystery. Meet the artist and experience her most recent work. trinidadartgallery. com. (707) 677-3770. MUSIC Jeffrey Foucault. 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. One of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power. Augmenting Foucault’s all-star band are members of Calexico and Bon Iver (drummer John Convertino and producer/saxophonist Mike Lewis). 22. info@playhousearts.org. playhousearts. org. (707) 822-1575.

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DANCE Argentine Tango. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Class with Rick and Wendy followed by practice from 8:30 to 9:15 p.m. No partner necessary. Sliding scale up to $10, first class free. tangoredwoods@gmail.com. redwoodraks.com. (707) 834-3274. MUSIC Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. The RIGC sings gospel music and practices from mid-August to mid-December and from mid-January through May. No auditions. Join this wonderful group of welcoming singers. Free. redwoodinterfaithgospelchoir.com. (415) 418-4434.

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LECTURE Evening Program. Siberia Beyond a Frozen Wasteland. 6:30-7:30 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. Daniil Suchkov grew up in a family of backpackers and nature enthusiasts in Eastern Siberia, near Lake Baikal. He will compare his hikes in Siberia and his hikes in Northern California. Evening Programs are 2nd Wednesdays. Doors open at 5:45. Socializing and snacks begin at 6 pm, BEFORE the program. Speaker starts at 6:30. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D Street, Arcata, or register on Zoom via northcoastcnps. org. 0. northcoastcnps.org. MUSIC The Joy of Singing Choir. 5:30-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. Singing circle that focuses on singing in harmony through improvisation as well as repertoire, including resistance songs. All level drop-ins welcome. $5-$20, no one turned away for lack of funds. hello@bynieves.com. EVENTS Veterans Day Program. 11 a.m.-noon. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. The Rotary Club of Southwest Eureka, in partnership with the City of Eureka, will present its annual Veterans Day program to honor and thank the men and women who serve and have served in the armed forces. Presentation of colors, honoring of veterans by era in which they served and military branch, music, keynote presentation. Wednesday, November 11. 11AM at the Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive in Eureka. The program is free and the event is ADA accessible. For information: go to swrotary.org. swrotary.org. FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Nature Story Time is geared for ages 0 to 5 and features a short story, movement activity and art project for children and their caregivers. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org.

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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.

DANCE Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. Join Kim and the crew for an hour of fun and exercise. Donation. (707) 839-0191. LECTURE Physical Balance and Fall Risk - Lecture by Dr. Justus Ortega and Dr. Sarah Landis presented by Humboldt ERFSA. 12-1 p.m. Baywood Golf & Country Club, 3600 Buttermilk Lane, Arcata. The Cal Poly Humboldt Fall Risk Program is a collaborative community initiative that partners with local healthcare providers, senior centers, community organizations, and wellness programs to promote healthy aging and reduce fall risk among older adults. This presentation will highlight the impact of these partnerships, showcase ongoing research findings, and demonstrate how community engagement, experiential learning, and applied research come together to improve the lives of older adults while preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. free. kw1@ humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/emeritus-and-retired-faculty. (530) 601-1032. MOVIES Abalone Stories Film Screening. 7 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Documentary featuring Shoshoni Gensaw-Hostler demonstrating the use and culture of integrating abalone in her dress and regalia making. The film also highlights the depletion of abalone and kelp in the sea. Several dresses will be on view. Q&A follows film. $10+ donation at door. THEATER I Blame the Moon. 6-7 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. I Blame the Moon by Alisha Solan from San Diego: Alisha Solan takes you on a visceral, spoken-word poetry journey of self discovery and sexual reawakening after the death of her partner of 30 years. Sometimes sexy, sometimes humorous, always intimate and insightful. Not for children, queer, mature content. Part of the EXIT Theatre Fringe Festival. 15. mail@theexit.org. theexit. org. (415) 863-4120. She Loves Me. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. North Coast Repertory Theater presents a charming 1930s-set romantic musical comedy about Amalia and Georg, two bickering clerks at a Budapest parfumerie who are unknowingly each other’s anonymous soulmates via lonely-hearts correspondence. Their work-day antagonism contrasts sharply with the deep affection in their secret letters. The musical’s core theme of seeking authentic connection over surface-level attraction is highly relatable today, much like its modern adaptation, You’ve Got Mail. Through Dec. 12. $25, $20. ncrt.net. Weapon of Mass Seduction. 8-9 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. Weapon of Mass Seduction by NCJ’s Best of Humboldt 2026 Best Stand Up Comedian Michele Simms from Eureka: Veteran actress and comedian Michele Simms invites you to her wacky solo romp featuring the bombastic Betsy Wetness and other unforgettable characters. Playful and interactive, with a dash of naughtiness, this hilarious and heartfelt show promises lots of fun. A self proclaimed pin up, Betsy Wetness, seduces in song. A blues singer on antidepressants tries her best. A commercial jingle producer takes her job very seriously. Part of the EXIT Theatre Fringe Festival. 5. mail@theexit. org. (415) 863-4120. SPORTS Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Second Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. Monthly league nights are open to all ages and skill levels. Registration opens at 5 p.m. Games at 6 p.m. Different format each week. Bags are available to borrow. Drinks available at the Canteen. Outside food OK. $15. mike@buffaloboards.com. ETC Game Night. 4-7 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Drop-in and choose a game to play from the library’s collection or bring your own to share. Open to all ages. Free. blkhuml@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 677-0227.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 9 listing. BOOKS Ferndale Library Author Reading with Mark Sommer. 4-5 p.m. Ferndale Library, 807 Main St. Join us at the Historic Ferndale Library for a reading with local author Mark Sommer. Mark will read a selection from his book Cherish: Love in a Season of Loss followed by questions, light refreshments and an opportunity to talk with the author. Cherish: Love in a Season of Loss is a deeply hu-

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man story about facing loss, finding hope, and beginning again. It explores the challenges and discoveries that come with major life changes. When we step away from our phones and computers, we are reminded of how much we need one another. We learn to work together, build Free. facebook.com/events/2050763352272230/. (707) 786-9559. LECTURE Fantastic Fungi: I <3 Rot. 6:30-8 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. The Natural History Museum Cal Poly presents a talk on Favorite fungi: I Love Rot, with Maria Morrow, College of the Redwoods Professor of Botany and Environmental Science. A wonderful exploration of the strange lives of mushrooms that rot. Discover how decaying wood creates vital wildlife habitats. By the end you will be seeing the forest through the eyes of a fungal detective and falling in love with rot. Admission is free. Donations Welcome. natmus@humboldt.edu. natmus.humboldt. edu/events/favorite-fungi-i-love-rot-evening-lecture-natural-history-museum. (707) 826-4480. MUSIC Joel Harrison’s “In a Silent Way” Reimagined. 8-10:30 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. The protean NYCbased guitarist returns with a cohort of genre-spanning musicians from his Bay Area past (Paul Hanson, Michael Manring, and Scott Amendola) for a fresh envisioning of Miles Davis’s quietly revolutionary electric-era masterpiece, marking the Prince of Darkness’s centennial year. $20 (General) & $15 (Student/Senior). rja@redwoodjazzalliance.org. redwoodjazzalliance.org/events/ joel-harrison-silent-way. (707) 633-8385. THEATER All That Glitters. 6-7 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. All That Glitters by Halley Bruno of Wild Nights Productions from Arcata: A gutsy plunge into the pleasures, sorrows, and confessions of artists who strip down to their souls. When the velvet curtain is drawn back, something more daring than flesh is revealed: the intimate drama that unfolds when fantasy and identity collide. Part of the EXIT Theatre Fringe Festival. 15. mail@theexit.org. theexit.org. (415) 863-4120. Every Brilliant Thing. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Synapsis Union, 1675 Union St., Eureka. In this one-of-a-kind audience-engaging show, a man reveals the moments that shaped his life, and the glimmers of hope that carried him through. Told through a list of every delightful thing no matter how small that makes life worth living. A warm-hearted, funny, heart-breaking coming-of-age tale and call to reach out to each other. Directed y Leira V. Satlof and starring Chuck Supple. Sliding Scale ($10 and up, Pay what you can, Pay what you want), General Admission, Regular Price $21.40 ($20 + $1.40 Service Fee, a 3% online transaction fee will be applied to orders with paid tickets) $10 - $20. synapsiseureka@gmail.com. synapsisperformance.com/events. (707) 616-3104. The Mike & Larry Show. 8-9 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. The Mike & Larry Show by Mick Murdock & Larry Crist from Trinidad, CA: Song, Poems, and Variety by Mike Murdock and Larry Crist. 10. mail@theexit.org. theexit.org. (415) 863-4120. Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco. 7:30-10:15 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Oh, a rhinoceros! The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre presents “Rhinoceros” by Eugene Ionesco. Written in the aftermath of WWII, Rhinoceros tumbles the viewer into a dream-like world where humans transform into beasts at the drop of a hat. Characters end up justifying actions that they take even if those actions are at odds with social norms. $13 General, $11 kids/Seniors, FREE for Cal Poly Humboldt Students w/ID. theatre@humboldt.edu. facebook.com/ events/2565591333950505/. The Satan Show. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The Devil Herself is coping with her situationship with God. An original performance by clown and theatre artist Kathryn Cesarz, this musical, feminine take on the classic figure of the damned explores shame, morality, and the contradictions of love. Called “wholly original and seductive” by Alex Lauer of One Fan Show, poetic language takes on familiar stories with piano, vocals, and play with the audience. This latest touring Dell’Arte alumni work promises to put a soul in peril. $20. info@dellarte.com. dellarte.com/calendar?category=On%20Stage,Events. (707) 668-5663. 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. FOOD Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Farmers Market, Garberville Town Square. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, crafts and more. Enjoy music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers can receive a market match at every farmers market. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ garberville.html. (707) 441-9999. HOLIDAY EVENTS The Fig Twig Holiday Market. 4-9 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Browse 90+ vendors of handmade, vintage, up-cycled, home, jewelry, bath and body, flowers, plants, clothing and more. Local food trucks and drinks. $7. figtwigmarket@gmail.com. figtwigmarket.com. Holiday Shop & Stroll. 5-8 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, First, Second and Third streets, between B Street and M Street. Local businesses stay open late with unique gifts, seasonal treats, and special promotions while visitors enjoy live music, holiday characters, tarot readings, haunted history ghost tours, horse-drawn carriage rides, and family-friendly activities. This year’s event adds a touch of Friday-the-13th fun with a New Orleans-inspired vibe, creating a lively and memorable holiday experience that encourages community participation and supports local businesses. eurekamainstreet@eurekaca.gov. eurekamainstreet.org/events. (707) 441-4187. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. -Jan. 10. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. Skating fun for all ages on real ice. Through Jan. 10. Closed Mondays. humboldtcountyfair.org. ETC Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. Roll over to the Fireman’s Pavilion in Rohner Park. Public Skate sessions may close early if there is no one in attendance. $5.50 ages 6 and older, $3.50 ages 5 and younger, bring skates for a $0.50 off (rules online), $2 non-skater minor. friendlyfortuna.com/departments/ parks_recreation.

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ART Second Saturday Family Arts Day. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. A monthly event featuring hands-on art projects and activities for youth and families inspired by current exhibitions. humboldtarts.org. MUSIC Hildaland. 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. A contemporary collage of Scottish and American traditional music, Hildaland is a duo that approaches geographic borders as markers of exploration rather than boundaries to be wary of. Fiddle player Louise Bichan, originally from Orkney, Scotland, and mandolinist Ethan Setiawan, originally from Goshen, Indiana, have taken their duo from traditional Scottish roots through to progressive bluegrass and jazz, with music inspired largely by places and the journeys between them, both physical and musical. $20. info@playhousearts.org. playhousearts.org. (707) 822-1575. THEATER Every Brilliant Thing. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Synapsis Union, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Nov. 13 listing. Now What? 8-9 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. Now What? by Marabeth McSeveney from Fortuna. What happens when Dickhead, LaLa, and Perfectly Acceptable Person share one brain? A severe case of “Shitbirditis.” This hilarious comedy follows a wild solo journey of self-reflection, as our hero goes to battle to find the cure and finally love and accept herself. Part of the EXIT Theatre Fringe Festival. 10. mail@theexit.org. theexit. org. (415) 863-4120. Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco. 7:30-10:15 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 13 listing. The Satan Show. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 13 listing. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 13 listing. Scattered. 6-7 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. Scattered by Elizabeth Whittemore, Founder of Humboldt Creative Collective of Eureka: What happens when

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Continued from page 25 Dickhead, LaLa, and Perfectly Acceptable Person share one brain? A severe case of “Shitbirditis.” This hilarious comedy follows a wild solo journey of self-reflection, as our hero goes to battle to find the cure and finally love and accept herself. Part of the EXIT Theatre Fringe Festival. 15. mail@theexit.org. theexit.org. (415) 863-4120. Spiritline, If you get a dialtone you probably got the wrong number. 4-5 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. By Tony Cogliati with the GeriActors Ensemble from Arcata: A Cosmic Experience about relationships of many kinds… with cookies. Four plays: The Leanin’ Inn, Sistas, Alice and Ally Show (or the Trouble With Deviled Eggs), and Sharper Focus. Woven together in a tapestry of delightful, buttery cookies from Half Dollar Holler. Sponsored by The Hummingbird Project. Part of the EXIT Theatre Fringe Festival. 10. mail@theexit.org. theexit.org. (415) 863-4120. EVENTS Benbow Wine Auction. 2-6 p.m. Benbow Historic Inn, 445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and a live and silent auction with auctioneer Tom Allman. All proceeds support the construction of a new community hospital and clinic to bring modern healthcare to Southern Humboldt. $50, includes a complimentary wine glass. benbowinn.com. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12-4 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Drop-in to use the library’s Lego pieces or bring your own to share. Open to all families. Free. trihuml@ co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 677-0227. FOOD Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Year round, offering fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers and more. Live music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers receive a market match at every farmers market. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999. Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Half Dollar Holler bake sale to help to support Dell’Arte International. A dozen kinds of scratch baked bread and cookies. Located at the Center of the Universe behind Dell’Arte International, First and H St. in Blue Lake. Community Pancake Breakfast. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon. Salvation Army, 2123 Tydd St., Eureka. Fundraiser to benefit the local community. Pancakes, sausage, eggs and coffee. $8, children/ seniors $5. stephanie.wonnacott@usw.salvationarmy. org. (707) 442-6475. HOLIDAY EVENTS The Fig Twig Holiday Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Nov. 13 listing. Holiday Open House Sip & Shop. 3-6 p.m. Arcata Downtown, Arcata Downtown. Your ticket gets you: A Sip & Shop tasting glass A commemorative tote bag Tastings at over 20 participating downtown businesses A chance to discover and shop with your favorite local businesses An evening of supporting the people who make Downtown Arcata special! We’ll be featuring local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, so there’s something for everyone. Grab your friends, stroll downtown, sip something delicious, and find something you love along the way. 21 and up. $40. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. SPORTS City of Eureka’s Youth Basketball Clinic. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Come join former Harlem Globetrotter Damond Edwards for a day of basketball skills, drills, fun and so much more! Clinic will feature ball handling, passing, shooting, scoring, rebounding, defense and basketball strategy. There will be skill competitions, team play and live games. Eureka Residents: $59/day, Non-Eureka Residents: $61/day. bit.ly/eurekabreakcamps. (707) 441-4248. Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. Ages 45 and up. Call Dolly. In the Girls Gym. (707) 725-3709. ETC The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. Hands-on repair lessons and general maintanence, used bicycles and parts for sale. Donations of parts and bicycles gladly accepted. arcatabikelibrary@ riseup.net. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing.

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presenting concerts that are open to the public and free. Music Selections include: Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances,” Lecuona’s “Malaguena,” Enesco’s “Roumanian Rhapsody No.1; Verdi’s “Triumphal March,” Beethoven’s “Symphony No.5,” Dvorak’s “Symphony No.9 - Second Movement,” Holst’s “Suite in E Flat - Intermezzo” and Brahms’ “Symphony No.1 - Fourth Movement.” For more information: allseasonsorchestra.org. Or contact Don Bicknell at don.w.bicknell@gmail.com, or call (707) 599-4691. Free. don.w.bicknell@gmail.com. allseasonsorchestra.org. (707) 599-4691. Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Women singing four-part harmony a capella. Now welcoming new members with all levels of experience. umc-joyfulhealer.org. (707) 845-1959. Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Monthly performance series highlighting Humboldt County performers. Regular admission. humboldtarts.org. THEATER Every Brilliant Thing. 2-4 p.m. Synapsis Union, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Nov. 13 listing. How Daddy Is Doing. 4-5 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. By Madelyne Morris of BlazingHeart Productions. Join bardic superclown Madds and their alter ego “Moody Monotone” for a whimsical, yet deeply moving exploration of grief, music and transformation, 13 years after the sudden loss of their father. Part of the EXIT Theatre Fringe Festival. $15. mail@theexit.org. theexit. org. (415) 863-4120. I Blame the Moon. 2-3 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See Nov. 12 listing. Jom and Jerry. 6-7 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. By Stevie Singleton. A lighthearted and goofy one-person clown show about cookies and milk. Part of the EXIT Theatre Fringe Festival. $4. mail@theexit.org. theexit. org. (415) 863-4120. Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco. 2-4:45 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Nov. 13 listing. The Satan Show. 2 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 13 listing. 2 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 13 listing. FOR KIDS Mini Masters Program. Third Sunday of every month, noon. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Families participate together in this art-making workshop linked to the Storytime book. Projects that inspire literacy, creativity and community geared toward children 2-5 years, but all children are welcome. All kids receive a free book. humboldtarts.org. FOOD Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free. GARDEN Fall Native Plant Sale & Garden Celebration. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lost Coast Education Center & Native Plant Garden, 768 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn. Friends of the Lost Coast is hosting their final Garden Celebration & Native Plant Sale of the fall season. A wide selection of flowering native annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and grasses is available plus expert advice, garden tours, kid’s activities, and more. For directions or available species, email info@lostcoast.org. Free entry. info@lostcoast.org. lostcoast.org/event/native-plant-garden-work-party-3/. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. 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. ETC Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 9 listing. MUSIC Ukulele Fight Club of Humboldt. Third Monday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Bring a ukulele and join the fun. All levels welcome. $3 drop-in fee. ukulelisarae@ gmail.com. ukulelefightclubofhumboldt.com. FOOD Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36,

Carlotta. Enjoy a family-friendly dinner (menu changes monthly), then test your luck with bingo. All ages. $10 dinner, $10 for 10 bingo cards. vanduzengrange@gmail. com. instagram.com/vanduzengrange. (707) 296-4161. Harvest Box Deliveries. See Nov. 9 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing.

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DANCE Argentine Tango. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 10 listing. MUSIC Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Nov. 10 listing. EVENTS Startup Humboldt Competition: Fail Forward: Lessons in Resilience. 5:30-7 p.m. StartUp Humboldt, 876 Seventh St., Arcata. Local business leaders get candid about the realities of entrepreneurship, unexpected challenges and how they’ve evolved along the way. Free. startup@ humboldt.edu. startuphumboldt.org/thecompetition/. (707) 633-3678. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing.

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LECTURE Lost Coast Lecture Series: Bats & Their Amazing Movements, From the Lost Coast to Offshore & Beyond! w/ Bethany Schulze. 6-7 p.m. Presented by Friends of the Lost Coast and BLM King Range, the fall series highlights the varied local work of the United States Geological Survey. USGS Bat Ecologist and Acoustics Specialist, Bethany Schulze presents a virtual presentation that will highlight her work investigating the migratory activity of bats in coastal and offshore environments. The free lecture starts at 6 p.m. A Zoom link to view the lecture live will be posted in advance at lostcoast.org. Free. info@ lostcoast.org. lostcoast.org/event/bat-monitoring-onthe-lost-coast-lecture-w-bethany-shultze/. MUSIC The Joy of Singing Choir. 5:30-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See Nov. 11 listing. FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Nov. 11 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. MEETINGS Humboldt Bay Mycological Society. 7-9 p.m. Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside. All are welcome to join the mycological society meeting. Bring mushroom finds for the mushroom ID table, hear from a guest speaker on a fascinating fungi-related topic, enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow mushroom enthusiasts of all experience levels. Free. hbmspresident@gmail.com. hbmycologicalsociety.org.

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ART Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Nov. 12 listing. DANCE Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. See Nov. 12 listing. THEATER Spiritline, If you get a dialtone you probably got the wrong number. 6-7 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See Nov. 14 listing. Take, Take, Take. 8-9 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. Take, Take, Take by Abigail Maguire of Paisley Tippy-Toes from Arcata: A burglary conducted in the dead of night. Greed, heartlessness, and destruction. Burglars here to “delay, deny, and defend” What will they steal? Who are they stealing from? Watch with clutched bags and buttoned pants pockets in this Commedia Dell’Arte style performance with full face masks made by the actors. Part of the EXIT Theatre Fringe Festival. 10. mail@theexit. org. theexit.org. (415) 863-4120. HOLIDAY EVENTS Taste of the Holidays. 5-8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Humboldt County’s premier holiday kick-off event returns! The annual “Taste of the Holidays,” sponsored by the Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise, features the best in local foods

and beverages from over 40 vendors. And, if you bring a unwrapped, new toy for Toys for Tots, you will get a free ticket for an amazing raffle prize. The funds raised from this event significantly contribute to our many community projects, such as the “Backpacks for Kids” initiative. $50. arcatasunrise.org/taste-of-the-holidays.php. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. SPORTS Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Third Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. See Nov. 12 listing. ETC Game Night. 4-7 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Nov. 12 listing.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 9 listing. MUSIC ArMack Music Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale. 4-8 p.m. Arcata High School, 1720 M St. We are selling Premium Grade trees and 22” traditional mixed wreaths to help support music at Arcata High School. The trees are beautiful and are sold at a lower cost for Grade 1 trees than any local lot or store. All sales support program costs and travel scholarships. Go to armack.org to pre-order. $40-$125. cmoulton@nohum.org. armack.org. Down in New Orleans: A Night of New Orleans Jazz. 7-9:30 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Trumpet, clarinet and trombone, all playing at once over piano, bass and drums: that’s the sound New Orleans gave jazz. After Hours grows to a six-piece band for a night of New Orleans music, from Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller to Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong and Wynton Marsalis. Ramsey Isaacs (drums), Matt Seno (piano) and Lee Phillips (bass) are joined by James Zeller (trombone), Billy Juan (trumpet), music director at Eureka High School, and Dan Horton (clarinet and saxophone). All ages. Doors 6:30 p.m., music 7 p.m. $20 advance, $25 door. ramseyisaacsmusic@gmail.com. playhousearts. org/event-details/down-in-new-orleans-a-night-ofnew-orleans-jazz. (707) 822-1575. THEATER Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen live onstage. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, this Broadway musical features all the songs audiences know and love including “Let It Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “For the First Time in Forever” along with new music written especially for the stage. Through Dec. 20. $25, $22 students/seniors. ferndalerep.org. Now What? 6-7 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See Nov. 14 listing. Scattered. 8-9 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See Nov. 14 listing. FOR KIDS Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Nov. 13 listing. Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See Nov. 13 listing. FOOD Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Farmers Market, Garberville Town Square. See Nov. 13 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. ETC Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing.

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MUSIC Ukulele Meet-Up and Play. Third Saturday of every month, 2-3 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Come play with Mario Quiros in the Trinidad Room and learn some songs. All ages and levels welcome. Bring your own ukulele. Instruments may be available to borrow. All library events are free. trihuml@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 677-0227. THEATER All That Glitters. 4-5 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See Nov. 13 listing. How Daddy Is Doing. 8-9 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See Nov. 15 listing. I Blame the Moon. 6-7 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See Nov. 12 listing.

Fun & Games FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12-4 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Nov. 14 listing. FOOD Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 14 listing. Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 14 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS 42nd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway. 3-6 p.m. McKinleyville Shopping Center, 1505 City Center Road. The association will give away 35 turkeys to local families. Entry tickets are available at participating merchants and in the November newsletter; completed tickets should be returned to a participating merchant. Studio 299 Holiday Boutique. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Studio 299, 75 The Terrace, Willow Creek. Support local artists and makers while finding unique items for gifting or yourself. Browse handmade jewelry, intarsia woodworking, photography, glass art, ceramics and more. Lunch and warm drinks are available for purchase. Free. studio299arts@gmail.com. studio299arts.com. (530) 320-9493. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. SPORTS Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. See Nov. 14 listing. ETC The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 14 listing. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing.

Weapon of Mass Seduction. 4-5 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See Nov. 12 listing. EVENTS Mushroom Fair. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Humboldt Bay Mycological Society presents the 48th Annual Mushroom Fair. Join us for a day of fresh mushroom displays, educational talks, workshops, vendors, food trucks, mushroom cultivation supplies, books, art, apparel, and more. Whether you’re a long time fungi lover or simply curious about the odd mushrooms in your backyard, everyone is welcome! $10 adults, $5 students/seniors/ veterans/kids 7-17 (free under 6). hbmspresident@ gmail.com. hbmycologicalsociety.org. FOOD Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 15 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. ETC Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing.

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BOOKS Story Time. Last Tuesday of every month, noon. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Stop by Trinidad Library for story time with Kim. A special time just for young children with their caregivers and families. DANCE Argentine Tango. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 10 listing.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 9 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing.

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MUSIC Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. See Nov. 15 listing. THEATER Jom and Jerry. 6-7 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See Nov. 15 listing. The Mike & Larry Show. 2-3 p.m. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See Nov. 13 listing.

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MUSIC The Joy of Singing Choir. 5:30-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See Nov. 11 listing. Song Circle with Seabury Gould. Every third Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. Trinidad Heart Center, 426 Trinity St. Bring your voices and songs to this monthly sing-along. All ages welcome. Folk songs and others conducive to group singing. $10-$20 sliding scale. seaburygould.com. trinidadheartcenter.com. (707) 845-6231. FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Nov. 11 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing.

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ART Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Nov. 12 listing. DANCE Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. See Nov. 12 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Trinidad Blessing of the Fleet. 10 a.m. Trinidad Harbor Overlook, corner of Trinity and Edwards streets. Annual event with crews of the local fishing fleet that features a traditional Native blessing, a nondenominational blessing, warm refreshments, student art and music. Free. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. OUTDOORS Arcata Marsh Thanksgiving Day Walk. 10 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Join Friends of the Arcata Marsh tour leaders for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine leg-stretcher before your big dinner. Meet in front of the center on South G Street. Free. (707) 826-2359. SPORTS Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Fourth and Last Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. See Nov. 12 listing. ETC Game Night. 4-7 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Nov. 12 listing.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 9 listing. EVENTS 58th Veteran’s Craft Bazaar. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building, 1100 Main St. Featuring local vendors and crafts of all kinds. Free admission. FOR KIDS Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Nov. 13 listing. Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See Nov. 13 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Holiday Craft Bazaar @ Winter Fair. 3-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Ferndale Holiday Craft Bazaar @ Winter Fair Enjoy a festive shopping experience and see the lights at the fairgrounds. Ice Skating as well. Free. humboldteventcoordinator@gmail.com. (707) 834-1672.

Holiday of Trees and Craft Bazaar. . Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Santa’s Arrival in Old Town. 2-4 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, First, Second and Third Streets, between B Street and M Street. Get ready for a little holiday magic! Santa is making a grand entrance at 2 PM on Friday, November 27, at the Gazebo at 2nd & F Streets. The fun includes music, face painting, and activities for the kids. Santa will be available until 4pm, so there’s plenty of time to say hello, snap a photo, and share your Christmas wishes! Bring the family and join us for an afternoon of holiday fun! eurekamainstreet@eurekaca.gov. eurekamainstreet.org/events. (707) 441-4187. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. MEETINGS Lost Coast Steamers Mixer. Fourth Friday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge, 139 Second St., Eureka. Monthly mixer for steampunk enthusiasts to gather. Every fourth Friday of the month brought to you by the Lost Coast Steamers Steampunk Consortium. Free. events@ historiceaglehouse.com. historiceaglehouse.com. (707) 444-3344. ETC Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing.

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ART Yurok Art Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ada Waukell Charles Community Center, 225 Klamath Blvd., Klamath. Shop handmade art, jewelry, crafts, and gifts from local and Native artists. Win a vendor gift basket! Everyone gets one free raffle ticket at the door. Want more chances to win? Extra tickets are $5 each. Parksandrec@yuroktribe.nsn.us. facebook.com/events/1100242212998406. (707) 482-1350 ext. 6070. DANCE Latin Dance Night. Every fourth Saturday, 7-9:30 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Come and enjoy some Latin Dance! Free and all ages are welcome! 0. eventlead.eaglehouse@ gmail.com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-musicevents. (707) 407-0634. EVENTS 58th Veteran’s Craft Bazaar. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building, 1100 Main St. See Nov. 27 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12-4 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Nov. 14 listing. FOOD Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 14 listing. Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 14 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Holiday Craft Bazaar @ Winter Fair. 3-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Nov. 27 listing. Holiday of Trees and Craft Bazaar. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Nov. 27 listing. Snowball Drop. 11 a.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. One of downtown’s most beloved holiday traditions is back, and this year it’s going to be bigger, louder, and more fun than ever. Hundreds of ping-pong ball “snowballs” are fired high into the air from a snowball cannon, raining down on waiting shoppers below. Each snowball displays a local Main Street business name, address and a unique ball number. Catch one, and you’ve scored a prize, discount, gift, or giveaway from that business. eurekamainstreet@ eurekaca.gov. eurekamainstreet.org/events. (707) 441-4187. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. SPORTS Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. See Nov. 14 listing. ETC Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. Ages 18 and older only. IDs checked at door. Alcohol and drug-free event. $5.50 includes skate rental.

The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 14 listing. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing.

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MUSIC Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. See Nov. 15 listing. FOOD Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 15 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Holiday Craft Bazaar @ Winter Fair. 3-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Nov. 27 listing. Holiday of Trees and Craft Bazaar. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Nov. 27 listing. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. OUTDOORS Nature Journaling at the Arcata Marsh. Last Sunday of every month, 10 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. No pre-registration required but sessions are limited to the first 10 people. All ages welcome, if they can concentrate quietly for an extended period. Heavy rain cancels. Clipboards and colored pencils provided; bring notebook, journal or other paper and a writing implement. Wear weather-appropriate clothing. info@arcatamarshfriends.org. (707) 826-2359. ETC Bay Trail Bikes and Brews. Last Sunday of every month, 3-8 p.m. Bay Trail Eureka-Arcata, Eureka, California. The monthly event starts at Dick Taylor’s in Eureka and departs at 3:45 p.m. and bike the Bay Trail to Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. and South G Kitchen for some bites and beverages before riding back to Eureka around 6:30 p.m. (or when we feel like it). Bring your helmet. Always bike sober. Free (food and drink not included). humbikesandbrews@gmail.com. (707) 702-3614. Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 9 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing.

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DANCE Argentine Tango. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 10 listing. MUSIC First Tuesday of the Month Sing-Along. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Join Joel Sonenshein as he leads a sing-along of your favorite folk, rock and pop songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Songbooks provided. $3. (707) 407-6496. Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Nov. 10 listing. EVENTS StartUp Humboldt Competition: The Power of Networking. 5:30-7 p.m. StartUp Humboldt, 876 Seventh St., Arcata. Build meaningful connections across industries and learn more about applying for the 2027 StartUp Humboldt Competition. Free. startup@humboldt.edu. startuphumboldt.org/ thecompetition/. (707) 633-3678. FOR KIDS Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. Explore new exhibits and activities, including marine science, a bear, discovery boxes, microscopes, puzzles, scavenger hunts and more. $3 youth, $6

adult, $15 family, free for members. natmus@humboldt. edu. humboldt.edu/natmus. (707) 826-4480. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing.

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MUSIC The Joy of Singing Choir. 5:30-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See Nov. 11 listing. FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Nov. 11 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. OUTDOORS Free Guided Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Join naturalist Louise Bacon-Ogden for a fun, informative guided walk along the Shorebird Loop Trail. Free. denise_seeger@fws.gov. fws.gov/ refuge/humboldt-bay. (707) 733-5406.

3 THURSDAY

ART Fiber Crafting Circle. First Thursday of every month, 2-4 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Bring your own knitting, crocheting or weaving to work on or add to the community weaving project in the Trinidad Room. All ages. Free. trihuml@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 677-0227. Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Nov. 12 listing. BOOKS Storytellers and Writers Book Club for Tweens and Teens. First Thursday of every month, 4-5 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Tweens and teens share ideas on world building and books they’ve read or would like to write. In the Trinidad Room. DANCE Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. See Nov. 12 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Holiday Craft Market. 2:30-5 p.m. Northern United Humboldt Charter School, 2020 Campton Rd., Eureka. Northern United Humboldt Charter School is hosting its annual Holiday Craft Market where students and community vendors will be selling locally, handmade art/crafts, baked goods, and holiday gifts. Come celebrate the holiday season with locally made crafts, food, drinks, and students musical performances. sgomes@ nucharters.org. nucharters.org/nu-humboldt-charterschool-home. (707) 442-6200. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. ETC Game Night. 4-7 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Nov. 12 listing.

4 FRIDAY

ART Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 9 listing. MUSIC Eureka Symphony: A Season of Light. 7:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Victor Hely-Hutchison’s Carol Symphony weaves familiar holiday carols into a symphonic setting. After intermission Claire Bent sings a beautifully crafted Hanukkah medley and a set of holiday favorites, reimagined with charm, soul, groove and sophistication. Tickets from $21, with RUSH tickets after 6 p.m. just $15, $10 with student ID. Cash only. Musical Notes 6:30-7 p.m. Live & Local Concert Preview Nov. 30, 6-7:30 p.m. ticketing@eurekasymphony.org. eurekasymphony.org/concerts. (707) 845-3655. FOR KIDS Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Nov. 13 listing. Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See Nov. 13 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Fortuna River Lodge Holiday Craft Fair. 4-9 p.m. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. Two days filled with local crafts, vendors, food, music and holiday fun. Ferndale Hospitality Night. 5-9 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Main Street merchants stay open late the first Friday in December to serve up holiday cheer to patrons.

Humboldt Artisans Crafts and Music Festival. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Over 100 booths of handmade gifts by North Coast artisans and craftspeople. Three buildings are decorated in a holiday theme with three stages of live music and dance entertainment. redwoodacres.com. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. Language Exchange Meetup. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. See Nov. 13 listing. ETC First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. Music, food trucks, artisans and more. Must have a doctor’s recommendation or be over 21 to enter. Free. Herbandmarket@gmail.com. (707) 630-4221. Give the Gift of Warmth. 4-6 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. The Eureka Woman’s Club is collecting clothing essentials to help men, women and children in need. Donations of new socks for men, women and children, new underwear for all ages and gently used, freshly laundered sweatshirts, hats, scarves and gloves are accepted Fridays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18 from 4-6 p.m. at the Eureka Woman’s Club. eurekawomansclub.org. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing. Staying In Touch As Landlines Change. 10-11 a.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. Telecom companies are in the process of updating copper lines across the country. This lecture will explain why copper lines are being phased out, the benefits of modern technology, and what next steps you can expect. Additionally, we will review some alternatives to traditional landlines, including those that allow you to keep your number and phone, as well as mobile phone options, and more. Finally, we’ll share important resources to help you understand where to find additional information and what options may be available to you. Presented by Scott Binder and Trevin Maciel, Certified Senior Planet Instructors. sbinder@mcksenior.org. (707) 599-5623.

5 SATURDAY

LECTURE Cultural Center Tours. First Saturday of every month, 6-7 & 7:30-8:30 p.m. Da Gou Rou Louwi’ Cultural Center, 417 Second St., Eureka. Explore Wiyot history and culture with William “Sonny” Frank IV during our monthly Cultural Center Tours at Eureka’s Arts Alive. Join us the first Saturday of each month at Da Gou Rou Louwi’ Cultural Center to learn about Wiyot history, Tuluwat Island, cultural restoration, traditions, and the enduring connection of the Wiyot people to their ancestral lands. Tours are limited to 12 participants. Suggested donation: $5. Advance registration encouraged; walk ins welcome. jfontenot@wiyot.us. facebook.com/ events/1399357064980430. (707) 798-1949. MUSIC The Brothers Comatose. 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Bluegrass. $30. arcatatheatre.com. Eureka Symphony: A Season of Light. 7:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 4 listing. Ukulele Meet-Up and Play. First Saturday of every month, 2-3 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Nov. 21 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12-4 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Nov. 14 listing. FOOD Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 14 listing. Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 14 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Fortuna River Lodge Holiday Craft Fair. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. See Dec. 4 listing. Humboldt Artisans Crafts and Music Festival. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Dec. 4 listing. Santa and Ellie the Elf Visit Main Street. 10:30 a.m. Redeye Laboratories, 405 Main St., Ferndale. A free photo opportunity for kids and families. redeyelaboratories.com. Stocking Stuffer Boutique. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Road., Fortuna. Free pictures with Santa, decorating cookies, vendors, food and more. glccenter.org. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing.

SPORTS Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. See Nov. 14 listing. ETC Abbey of the Redwoods Flea Market. First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Local arts, products, goods. Free entry. The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 14 listing. Labyrinth Walk. 2-5 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 1428 H St., Eureka. An ancient form of walking meditation along a circular winding path. Drop in for reflection with simple instructions and labyrinth history. Free. (707) 442-1797. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing.

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MUSIC Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. See Nov. 15 listing. FOOD Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 15 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Humboldt Artisans Crafts and Music Festival. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Dec. 4 listing. Lighting of America’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree. 5 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. The whole town turns out for a tree lighting ceremony to rekindle the Christmas spirit, then gathers over free cookies and cocoa. A tradition since 1934. Free. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. ETC Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing.

7 MONDAY

ART Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 9 listing. MUSIC Ukulele Fight Club of Humboldt. First Monday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Nov. 16 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing.

8 TUESDAY

DANCE Argentine Tango. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 10 listing. MUSIC Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Nov. 10 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing.

9 WEDNESDAY

MUSIC The Joy of Singing Choir. 5:30-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. See Nov. 11 listing. FOR KIDS Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. See Nov. 11 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing.

10 THURSDAY

HOLIDAY EVENTS Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. SPORTS Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Second Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. See Nov. 12 listing. ETC Game Night. 4-7 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Nov. 12 listing.

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ART Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 9 listing. FOR KIDS Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See Nov. 13 listing. Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. See Nov. 13 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Al Gray Electric Lighted Parade. 6 p.m. Redwood Village Shopping Center, 735 S Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna. Decorated trucks, tractors, floats, bikes and scooters. Parade leaves Redwood Village Shopping Center at 6:30 p.m. Free. fortunachamber.com. Season of Wonder and Light Celebration. 5-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. A celebration on the plaza featuring pictures with Santa and the Snowflake Queen, a horse-drawn carriage, musical and dance performances. Winter Arts Faire. 4-7 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Handmade artisan goods, festive food and drink and a visit from Santa, Free entry. mateel.org. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. ETC Give the Gift of Warmth. 4-6 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. See Dec. 4 listing. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing.

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ART Second Saturday Family Arts Day. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 14 listing. FOR KIDS Lego Club. 12-4 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Nov. 14 listing. FOOD Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Nov. 14 listing. Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Nov. 14 listing. Community Pancake Breakfast. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon. Salvation Army, 2123 Tydd St., Eureka. See Nov. 14 listing. HOLIDAY EVENTS Trucker’s Christmas Parade. 6 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Watch the truckers, tractors and other vehicles dressed up for the holidays. Free. rexandfriendstruckersparade.com/. Winter Arts Faire. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. See Dec. 11 listing. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. 2027. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Nov. 13 listing. SPORTS Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. See Nov. 14 listing. ETC The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. See Nov. 14 listing. Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 13 listing. ■

ART Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Nov. 12 listing. DANCE Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. See Nov. 12 listing.

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