Cars suck. Remember how you were just complaining how the cost of gas, insurance, tires, tuneups, registration, etc. is keeping you financially enslaved? You know how you’ve been saying you want to exercise more? Well, the stars have aligned to let you know you should be riding a bike more, specifically in that it is Arcata Bike to Work Day (which, I guess it could be everyday)! But here’s why this day is different: Two-wheeled commuters will gather at the Arcata Co-op from 7 to 9 a.m. for free hot drinks and snacks and tuneups from Adventure’s Edge. Then, at noon, there will be a rally on the Arcata Plaza with raffles, snacks and tuneups by Revolution Bicycle Repair.
Arcata Co-Op
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ Free
Cyclists wearing helmets will get free hot drinks, snacks and bike tune-ups from 7 to 9 a.m.
445-1097 /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
Science fiction film produced and directed by W. Lee Wilder and is a far better film than its lurid title and skintight budget would indicate.
613-3030 /
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Northtown Books
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
EPIC hosts the well-known political science-fiction writer, teacher, and stay-at-home parent.
822-7711 /
natalynne@wildcalifornia.org /
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Fortuna River Lodge
/ 1 p.m.
The Public Review Draft of the proposed Elk River sediment limits (TMDL’s) will be the subject of a workshop before the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board.
725-7572 /
Highland Park
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
541-531-6671 /
daryl_witmore@yahoo.com /
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Labor Temple
/ 6:15 p.m.
Supporters of the Eureka initiative to require employers with more than 25 employees to provide a $12 minimum wage gather.
443-3731 /
Arcata Community Center
/ 6:30-8 p.m.
/ Free
Presentations about the history of the invasive dune plants European beach grass and yellow bush lupine, and the evolution of the Mad River dune system.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Local comedians compete for the title “Funniest Person at HumBrews on a Wednesday.” Hosted by Sherae O’Shaughnessy. Profits will be donated to the Campaign to Elect Arnie Klein.
826-2739 /
allison@allisonedrington.com /
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The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Every Wednesday Jambalaya makes with the whompity whomp.
822-5266 /
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Toby and Jacks
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
Were you just thinking, "Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?" Here it is!
