“We applaud the positive community work of the veterans and we want to support their efforts,” McHaney wrote. “We do not want to see the positive work of the veterans marred by unintended impacts on a generally quiet residential neighborhood.”
Arcata Vets Hall’s violations pile up – canteen/bar also unlicensed, unpermitted for booze sales
Daily licenses were issued to the Vets Hall on Dec. 31, 2019, Feb. 2, 2020, and to the Humboldt Folklife Society on Feb. 14, 2020. That would appear to leave the hall in violation for serving alcohol at its Jan. 3 and Feb. 7 American Legion meetings.
‘Arcata Veterans Group’ accepting donations, but nonprofit status is questionable
The “Donate or Volunteer” page on the website advertises Arcata Veterans Group as “a non-profit veterans organization 501 (c) 19 consisting of local veterans and their families.”
Vets Hall drama intensifies with fresh disputes, revelations
Note: this writer is a member of American Legion Arcata Post 274. – Ed.
PastaLuego vacates Arcata Vets Hall amid dealbreaking disagreements
Last Thursday, an environmental food scientist from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) inspected the facility to ascertain its adequacy for wholesale food preparation. The aged kitchen’s antiquated fixtures and storage practices failed on several counts, requiring repair and remediation before it may be used for wholesale production.
Harvest Feast at Arcata Vets Hall
Mad River Union ARCATA – The Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St., presents its Fourth Annual Harvest Feast on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 28. Doors open at noon; feasting begins at 1 p.m. The event is free (although donations are welcome) and open to the public. (707) 822-1552, arcatavetshall.org Arcata House Partnership (AHP) isn’t holding…
PastaLuego says ‘see you later (at the Vets Hall)’
Mad River Union ARCATA – Six years after opening a new era of Italian-influenced deli fare in Jacoby’s Storehouse on the Plaza, Coco Maki’s PastaLuego is saying, “see you later.” In other words, it’s closing. But fear not, artisanal panini fans! The women-run restaurant will essentially re-open in or around January at the Arcata Veterans…
Korean War MIA soldier coming home to Arcata
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – On April 19, Arcata resident Lois Justus Hyman went out to her car to get her phone, and found on it a voice mail from her husband. He said the U.S. Army had called and told him that the remains of Lois’s father had been discovered, recovered…
Boy Scout Troop 9 leaves the Arcata Vets Hall after 77 years
Kevin L. HooverMad River Union ARCATA – After more than 77 years, Arcata’s Boy Scout Troop 9 is gone from the Arcata Veterans Memorial Building. The troop has lost the Vets Hall’s sponsorship when its membership fell to a single scout, a decision announced at the Dec. 7 meeting of the American Legion by Commander…
Arcata House, Vets Hall accepting donations
Mad River Union ARCATA – It’s getting cold outside and Arcata House Partnership will be hosting a Donation Drive-Through at the Annex this Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Annex is located at 501 Ninth St. in Arcata (by the Arcata transit center). The following items are particularly needed before the…