Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Join Friends of the Dunes for the California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to Noon. Participants will be removing litter and invasive plants from the beach and dunes. Tools, gloves and snacks provided.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.
A Humboldt County Tradition since 1974, The North Country Fair is an annual two-day festival held on the Arcata Plaza. Highlighted by the annual Samba Parade on Saturday (1 p.m.) and the All Species Parade on Sunday (1 p.m.). Includes around 200 craft, food, and information booths and two stages.
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Rohner Park
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
The North Coast Scottish Society presents the 4th annual Frolic in the Glen and Highland Games.
498-3014 /
info@northcoastscots.org /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $13 students & members
Promo: "The world's only Celtic all-star band, is a sizzling acoustic Bay Area septet that blasts away the boundaries between Celtic music and the songs of the Grateful Dead. Their musical alchemy packs a wallop."
822-1575 /
david@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
That's right Humboldt, just like Kid n' Play, this time we're bringing you the mother of all pajama parties. September 19th, we're calling you to slip into something a little more comfortable and join us for the 47th installment of our sweaty, vinyl-only, dance party.
826-2739 /
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Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $64
/ $54 HSU Students
This course offers students the opportunity to safely learn and enjoy the sport of surfing! Designed for the individual having little or no surfing experience, we will focus on water safety, surf etiquette, ocean awareness, surfboard handling and technique.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Join the United Way of the Wine Country, Northcoast Environmental Center and the City of Arcata for a volunteer work day at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
825-2163 /
EServices@CityofArcata.org /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Thinking about an electric vehicle? Experience the excitement as you get behind the wheel of one of several electric vehicles provided by local car dealerships.
269-1700 /
lbiondini@rewoodenergy.org /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 9 a.m.
/ $3
/ $20 10-Class Pass
Choose from: Badminton, Basketball, Bridge Club, Community Song Circle, Hula Dance, Indoor RC Flying, Olio Dance, Pickle Ball, Samba Drumming.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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College of the Redwoods Community Education-Del Norte
/ 9:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $95
Featuring: Christian Kiefer is the author of the novels The Animals (Liveright / W.W. Norton) and The Infinite Tides (Bloomsbury). He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of California, Davis and serves on the faculty of American River College.
476-4500 /
ce-manager@redwoods.edu /
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Arcata Library
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hot items this season include a large selection of DVDs and recent popular genre fiction, plus classics and children's books.
822-5954 /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 10 a.m.
/ $50
/ $40 HSU Students
In this course, our experienced and professional instructors will continue to cover boat handling, proper posture, paddling efficiency, bracing and safety techniques.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 10 a.m.
/ $40
/ $30 HSU Students
Bring your family for a fun-filled learning experience geared towards kids on Humboldt Bay.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
Access Humboldt Community Media Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Open to the public and free of charge. Learn about the media resources available at Access Humboldt, which include a high-definition TV studio, video field equipment, editing stations, cable TV channels, online archive, and more.
476-1798 /
info@accesshumboldt.net /
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Redwood Lounge
/ 10-11 a.m.
/ $35
/ $45 non-residents
Arcata Recreation now offers Young Creators Art Classes for 3-5 year olds with an adult helper. Bring your young child’s imagination to life as they create and explore in this hands-on art class.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Bella Baskets
/ 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Big Brothers Big Sisters benefit.
445-4871 /
info@ncbbbs.org /
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Redwood Discovery Museum
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
/ $5
/ Free Memebers
Runs the third Saturday of the month 10:30 to noon. Themed lesson plan and activities help children explore science based concepts. Free with Museum admission.
443-9694 /
redwooddiscoverymuseum@gmail.com /
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Highland Art Center
/ 11 a.m.
/ $10
/ $25 Individual Membership Fee
Please come by the Highland to pick up the qualification and entry forms at 691 Main St. in downtown Weaverville.
530-623-5111 /
info@highlandartcenter.org /
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Access Humboldt Community Media Center
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ $40
This four-hour course teaches participants the proper use and handling of the basic field production equipment available for check out from AH, as well as familiarizing them with proper check-out policies and procedures.
476-1798 /
info@accesshumboldt.net /
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Eureka Main Library
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ Free
"Near Crescent City, six miles from land at the end of St. George Reef, stands a distant, wave-swept rock—and on that rock, a lighthouse. A posting at St. George Reef was not for the faint-hearted. Five lighthouse-keepers died in the course of their lonely, arduous duties."
269-1905 /
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Scrapper's Edge
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $29
Kids must be at least 10 years old. Absolutely no experience is necessary to join this special Paint Event. A local artist will guide you through a 2-hour painting step-by-step. All supplies are provided & you will take away a painting.
362-9933 /
info@modernskillz.com /
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Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
"When an old flame returns to town, Nat gets a chance to rekindle a romance he gave up on years ago. But sparks fly as he’s forced to choose between new love and old."
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Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
