Daniel Mintz Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – In the midst of Dell’Arte International’s five-week Mad River Festival event, Humboldt’s Board of Supervisors has honored the theater school and performance company as a cultural asset that’s inspired by – and enriches – the county’s communities. At their July 2 meeting, supervisors approved a resolution honoring the…
Companion Animal Foundation: Let’s find homes for Freckles and friends
Crystal, Pearl, Slate, Mica, and Freckles are looking for their forever homes! These five patient pups have been participating in our annual summer children’s camp and have been working hard with the kids on managing their puppy energy, minding their manners and developing basic training skills. Freckles was being given away on the Arcata…
Dogtown: Lucy with no eyes, a diamond
Hoping all of you and your pets had as quiet and safe Fourth of July as possible. Here are a couple of fun dogs that we are currently working with. I can guarantee that at least one of them will never be bothered by the fireworks in the future! Lucy is a little Redwood Pals…
McKinleyville Matters: The Story catchers
Curious about Humboldt’s past? A free history presentation “Story Catchers of Humboldt” will be held at Dow’s Prairie Grange, 3995 Dow’s Prairie Rd. in McKinleyville on Friday, July 12. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. and will be given by local historian Jerry Rodhe. This history slide-show and talk is free and open to…
Trinidad Tidings: Seaside Village positively roiling with fun things to do
Jazz Night with the Paula Jones Band is set for Sunday, July 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Trinidad Town Hall. Well regarded local vocalist Paula Jones will join pianist Tim Randles, drummer Mike LaBolle, bassist Ken Lawrence and saxophonist Don Baraka for a summer evening jazz concert open to all. The Trinidad Civic…
Cannabis Kickball tonight!
Humboldt Sun Growers Guild ARCATA – Humboldt Sun Growers Guild has announced the first Cannabis Community Kickball League, which begins this summer with the first game open Friday, July 12. Come cheer on some of your favorite companies and brands like True Humboldt, Space Gems, Eel River Organics, Sisu, Humboldt Farms, Flower Co. and Emerald…
Blue Lake Notes: It’s finally here!
It’s finally here! Annie & Mary Day and the Nessler Car Show is this weekend! Come out on Sunday, June 14 for Annie & Mary Day. There will be music by the Humboldt Folklife Society, pony rides offered by the Blue Lake Saddle Club, a Bocce Ball tournament, food, vendors and so much more! Humboldt…
Annie & Mary & Blue Lake this Sunday
Janine Volkmar Mad River Union BLUE LAKE – If you don’t have fun in Blue Lake on Sunday, July 14, you are either a historical figure or long gone. But in Blue Lake even the historical figures have fun, dressing up as the bookkeepers for the Arcata Mad River Railroad. These women, Annie Carroll and…
Area woman would like some dessert
Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – An area woman is hoping someone will bring her dessert. Carla, a Eureka resident, took out a classified ad to that effect in the July 10, 2019 edition of the Mad River Union. In the ad, she requests a home-cooked after-dinner treat. Reads the ad, “Do you like to bake?…