“An Elegant Celebration: Landscapes & Songs of Love” will take place on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 in Trinidad Town Hall from 6 to 9 p.m. It’s an evening of live music and art presented by the Trinidad Civic Club as a benefit for the Memorial Lighthouse relocation fund. Hearty appetizers and desserts will be served,…
Blue Lake Notes: Kind and honorable Kolter Nicholls gets everything right
The Blue Lake Student of the Month is fifth grader Kolter Nicholls. Kolter has attended Blue Lake School since kindergarten, and is an excellent role model. He is on the honor roll and participates in several extracurricular activities including the Blue Dragon Steel Drum Band, cross country and basketball. He is helpful, a kind friend,…
McKinleyville Matters: Sundbergs to receive Azalea Award
Approximately 125 individuals gathered in the Sunset Restaurant at Cher-ae Heights Casino on Jan. 24 for the first McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce Mixer of 2019. Attendees mixed, mingled and congratulated the businesses and organizations nominated for the Member’s Choice Awards. The ballot is out now. Each chamber member is allowed one vote. If you have…
With snow predicted, Extreme Weather Shelter called for tonight, Feb. 9
Arcata House Partnership Arcata House Partnership will host the Regional Extreme Weather Shelter tonight, Saturday, Feb. 9, to serve people who are homeless. Shelter intakes will begin at 4:15 p.m. today at the Annex, located at 501 Ninth St. in Arcata. From 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., staff will conduct shelter screenings, schedule showers and provide clean…
Be Jada’s Valentine with her sweet and savory Cupid Crunch
Valentine’s Day is a great time to create a tasty treat for your sweetie. It’s so much nicer than buying some ugly hair ornament they will never wear. One awesome thing about holidays is they provide an excuse for gluttony which I, for one, welcome with unbridled enthusiasm, If I sit down and eat…
Prime Arcata business locations available
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – The ceaseless churn in building occupancy has made available for tenancy some choice Arcata business spaces. Belle Starr Longtime Plaza women’s clothing store Belle Starr has consolidated its operations at its Eureka store, leaving vacant the prime retail spot at 863 H St. on the Plaza’s west…
KEET’s Golden Jubilee supports PBS North Coast
GOLDEN JUBILEE Local luminaries gathered at Eureka’s fabled Carson Mansion Saturday night for the KEET-TV Golden Jubilee. Attendees noshed on Petite Filet Mignon with Sauce Robert while community leaders spoke of the value of public television and of supporting PBS North Coast. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is no longer granting waivers to KEET-TV, which…
Legion holds special lamplighting event with dinner
ARCATA – American Legion Post 274 will hold a lamp lighting ceremony tonight at the Arcata Veterans Memorial Building ,1425 J St. The antique lamp is one of many priceless artifacts uncovered during restoration of the historic hall. Festivities begin at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. for a $10 donation. The menu…
Plaza Improvement Survey deadline extended to March 1 (English and Español)
PLAZA IMPROVEMENT TASK FORCE TO EXTEND DEADLINE FOR THE COMMUNITY PLAZA IMPROVEMENT SURVEY Arcata, CA, February 1, 2019 – The City of Arcata’s newly-formed Plaza Improvement Task Force has developed a short online survey to gather community input on recommendations to improve Arcata’s Plaza. In order to best serve Arcata’s diverse population, the Task Force…
Extreme Weather Shelter tonight, Monday, Feb. 4
Arcata House Partnership ARCATA – Arcata House Partnership will host the Regional Extreme Weather Shelter tonight to serve people who are homeless. Shelter screenings will begin at 4:15 p.m. today at the Annex, located at 501 Ninth St. in Arcata. Screenings will conclude and doors will close at 5 p.m.. Space is limited and first come, first serve.…