Which is more difficult?: Keeping Eureka’s mean streets safe against methed-out baddies who terrorize the law-abiding citizenry? Or juggling six plates of mole enchiladas destined for the impatient mouths at table four?
Find out Wednesday night when Eureka Police Department elite, as well as other city officials, refill your water glass at Rita’s Mexican Grill on Fifth Street during the EPD at Your Service fundraising dinner. Si! Your wait staff for the evening? Let's hear it for EPD Chief Andy Mills, Captains Steve Watson and Brian Stephens, Mayor Frank Jager, Councilmember Melinda Ciarabellini and Humboldt County Supervisor Virginia Bass! Make sure to order many separate small plates!
Why do this? Well, 15% of proceeds will help fund the second annual Eureka Block Party which takes place Sept. 24 at Sequoia Park. That's why! Additional details on this and other Wednesday night events in your Lowdown listings below.
Rita's Margaritas & Mexican Grill, Fifth Street
/ 5 p.m.
Evening of fun, laughter, and great food as your city servants serve you! Wait staff scheduled to appear include: Mayor Frank Jager, Councilmember Melinda Ciarabellini, EPD Chief Andy Mills, EPD Captains Brian Stephens and Steve Watson, EPD officers, and Humboldt County Supervisor Virginia Bass!
443-5458 /
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
"Dr. Tom Merrinoe (Philip Abbott) is a man at the top of his profession, as the head of the Stoneman Institute of Mathematics, a top-level research facility whose resources include a gigantic super-computer, capable of solving virtually any problem put to it."
613-3030 /
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/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
Austin singer/songwriter and one-time Arcata, CA resident, Matt the Electrician, will perform with his trio in the intimate setting of KJ & Bo's house!
The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
CFM (FUZZ, GOGGS) is frequent Ty Segall collaborator Charles Francis Moorhead II' s crunchy, fuzzed out, garage rock band. Local support from punk duo Dosidcus.
630-5000 /
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/ midnight-1 p.m.
/ Free
Visitors to the bus can be assisted with CalFresh, MediCal, In-Home Supportive Services, Veterans Services and Child Support.
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ $3
/ $20 10 class pass
Arcata Recreation’s Family Matters is a support group for parents and/or caregivers of children birth to 5 years old to talk about the joys and challenges of parenting.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 4-5:30 p.m.
/ $50
/ $60 non-residents
Each week your Clay Kid creates a new project including coil pots, pinch pots, slab inspired ceramics and more.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ $90
/ $100 non-residents
/ 18+
This new class is for those who have gone through basic dog training and want to build upon previous learned skills. The class is interactive with other handlers and dogs, offering challenges from real life situations.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
This two-hour on-land session is held at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center and will focus on the anatomy of boats, navigation, knots, and everything else you need to know before you get your toes wet.
443-4222 /
hbac@humboldt.edu /
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Broadway Billiards
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Pool!
442-7665 /
Broadwaybilliards.humboldt@yahoo.com /
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
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!