It's going to be a busy weekend here in Humboldt thanks to a few festivals that get started Wednesday. Most notably, Godwit Days, the annual weeklong celebration of the Marbled Godwit gets underway. With over 100 different birding experiences on the schedule, you'd be best off if you just clicked over to their website for the full schedule.
Then there are the hunks. Yes, Humboldt will again have the opportunity to peep at plenty of pecs when the ripped boys of Thunder From Down Under return to the Blue Lake Casino to... I don't actually know what they do... they look good doing whatever it is though. Get some gym-spiration in the clip below. --AG
Humboldt County
/ 6:30 a.m.
Come celebrate the Marbled Godwit and explore the lush Redwood Coast. Observe many bird species and wildlife through the selection of field trips, lectures, workshops, and boat excursions led by experienced local guides during our annual week-long festival.
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Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
/ Free
Benefitting the Mattole Restoration Council. Live music from Blase Bonpane and the Soulmates from 6-8 p.m.
668-4151 /
gini@madriverbrewing.com /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
"Come to the Banff Mountain Film Festival for adventure, for excitement, for the inspiration of mountain stories. Experience the exhilarating beauty of mountain landscapes. Meet the world’s top adventurers. Listen to their stories. Relive their challenges. Reconnect with adventure."
613-3030 /
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See Event Description
/ 7-11 p.m.
The oldest student-run film festival is back again for it's 50th year.
826-4113 /
filmfest@humboldt.edu /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8-10 p.m.
"Enjoy the skills and thrills of these hunky performers as they dance and tease their way into your hearts."
668-9770 /
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Fortuna River Lodge
/ 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $120
/ $110 NEAC Members
Legal tune-up with the latest information on: New laws and decisions affecting the workplace, discrimination and harassment, including bullying and gender, record keeping, wage hour law and much more!
441-5714 /
Barbara.Fales@edd.ca.gov /
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Northcoast Horticulture Supply
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Vendor Dayz is our thank you for growing with us. A 4/20 BBQ, Half off Bulb Recycling, Giant Pumpkin Contest seedling giveaway, and raffles all week long.
839-9998 /
juliet@northcoasths.com /
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Area 1 Agency on Aging
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
The Area 1 Agency on Aging will hold a public hearing to receive comments on changes to the A1AA Area Plan Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
442-3763 /
A1AA@a1aa.org /
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See Event Description
/ 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
/ $80
"Learn Jiu Jitsu techniques, self defense skills, games, and more! GET BULLY PROOFED!"
822-6278 /
info@humboldtjiujitsu.com /
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Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 5-8 p.m.
Want to unwind after work while meeting new people and learning about native plants? Join Friends of the Dunes on the first and third Wednesday of the month for some light weeding and landscaping around the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Humboldt Area Foundation
/ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
/ $75 Not-Yet- Members
/ $55 Members
Nonprofit boards are responsible for providing effective leadership and governance for the organizations they serve.
442-2993 /
Norcan@hafoundation.org /
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Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 5:30-10:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free EVERYONE!
Board games, card games, Dungeons & Dragons...there is just no limit to the types of gaming going on at the Canteen at Arcata Veterans Hall.
822-1552 /
arcatavetshall@gmail.com /
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Eureka Woman's Club
/ 5:30-7 p.m.
Feeling taken advantage of when you say yes and guilty when you say no? Learn assertiveness, setting healthy boundaries, achieving positive win/win solutions.
442-3458 /
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ $75
/ $100 Non-OLLI members
The Golden Rule Peace Boat: 1958 to Present The Golden Rule is a Humboldt County sailing ketch.
206-992-6364 /
vfpgoldenruleproject@gmail.com /
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CASA of Humboldt
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
At CASA, we train volunteers to become a voice for foster children, supporting them as they go through the courts and giving them a better chance of being raised in safe, nurturing homes where they can grow and thrive.
443-3187 /
info@humboldtcasa.org /
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Humboldt County Library
/ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sean Powers tells traditional and original stories with handcrafted shadow puppets, accompanied by music played on instruments from around the world.
269-1900 /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7 p.m.
/ $7
/ $40 6 week series
Salsa rueda is a circle of couples dancing changing partners to patterns called out in Spanish or shown with hand signals. Sponsored by Humboldt Folk Dancers.
496-6189 /
jacaronda@suddenlink.net /
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Little Red Lion
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
5 Count Jailhouse Bones.
444-1344 /
Events.littleredlion@gmail.com /
Vista Del Mar
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Provided by Lightning Boom productions.
443-3770 /
vistadelmarbar@gmail.com /
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp 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!
