Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
(Music this week by No Good Redwood Ramblers!) North Coast Growers' Association community event features over 40 Humboldt farm booths as well as 10 prepared food booths.
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Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 9 a.m.
"All aboard!" Live and satellite horse racing, mule racing, carnival rides and games, death defying stunts, live entertainment, competitive and interesting exhibits, plenty of livestock events, great fair-time foods, special programs, and the old-fashioned fun of a county-wide "family" reunion.
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Humboldt Bay Tourism Center
/ 6-8 p.m.
We'll have T-shirts and MPA IPA beers for sale, complimentary pizza, cheese, bread and chocolate to snack on, plus you can order from the tasting room's full menu of local oysters, snack plates, beer, wine and more.
267-8458 /
jsavage@yournec.org /
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Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
These are very good local bands. Scuber Mountain brings their quirky, piano-pop ballads along with the synth-infused, funk-rock of Companion Animal.
Saint Joseph's Hospital
/ 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
A one-day exploration of personal conflict management and resolution techniques, including dealing with difficult people and creating long-lasting agreements.
Arcata Playhouse
/ 9-1:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 18+
"Light show, four to the floor, crazy outfits...come shake something."
822-1575 /
ironfyah@gmail.com /
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Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive, non-native plants.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Humboldt Family Service Center
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
HFSC's mission is to provide low-cost individual, family, group, and couples counseling to the Humboldt County community.
443-7358 /
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Area 1 Agency on Aging
/ noon
Wrapped in Love Make a tax deductible donation of $50 or more to purchase a quilt for a family member or friend who is one of our local Skilled Nursing Facilities or you may make a donation and a quilt will be given to a resident that has "no one."
442-3763 /
ssmith@a1aa.org /
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Samoa Cook House
/ noon-1 a.m.
/ Free
A presentation titled “Humboldt Timber Heritage: A Historical Perspective” will be conducted by Michael Kellogg followed by a tour of the nearby Timber Heritage Association’s roundhouse for anyone interested.
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 2-7 p.m.
/ Free
DJ J Dub spins classics from rock to reggae from his personal vinyl collection.
839-7580 /
6rbmusicbooking@gmail.com /
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Blue Lake Library
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Join Patrick Roskam on an interpretive slide-show journey through the historic mill town of Falk -- once home to 400 people, now one of the interesting places you may see on a stroll in the Headwaters Forest Reserve.
668-4207 /
roskam.patrick@gmail.com /
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Mad River Hospital Field
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ $20
/ Free kids 5 & under
/ $10 kids 6-12
BBQ in the Pasture to benefit Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue's winter hay fund. Live music by The Spindrifters, Tri-tip BBQ, vegetarian chili and more.
440-9140 /
hrhorserescue@gmail.com /
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Redwood Park
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 students and seniors
Part of Plays in the Park. "The Bard’s comedy that has it all: Shipwrecks, missing twins, mistaken identifies, action, romance and even a bit of singing!"
834-0861 /
calder.johnson@gmail.com /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $35
/ $25 HSU Students
Come join us for an evening paddle and perhaps catch a peek of the full moon over Humboldt Bay. We provide a choice of kayaks or canoes, and experienced guides to facilitate these two-hour memorable adventures.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /