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…
Patriot Day observed in Arcata Wednesday, Sept. 11
Mad River Union American flags will be flown half-staff in Arcata on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in recognition of Patriot Day. The White House Flag Directive reads as follows: “Please be advised, that the flags will be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in recognition of Patriot Day. By a joint resolution approved 12/18/2001,…
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…
Thanksgiving 2018 dinners and more
Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – Thanksgiving celebrations and other events have been scheduled for the annual holiday. This list may expand as further announcements roll in. Vegan Society of Humboldt Join the Vegan Society of Humboldt for the annual Thanksliving Potluck Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Humboldt Area…
Retro-burlesque Pinups On Tour at the Arcata Vets Hall
OOOH LA LA Pin-ups on Tour brings its retro burlesque show to the Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. in Arcata on Saturday, Sept. 8. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Dinner, created by the Legion Auxiliary, is at 6 p.m., with a recommended $10 donation. Cocktails will be…
Arcata’s Legionnaires pledge to smash autocracy, announce burlesque show
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – On a warm, sunny Friday evening, only about one-10th of American Legion Post 274’s 111 members turned out for the June 1 monthly meeting at the Arcata Veterans Memorial Building. So most member vets missed out on the grandeur and pageantry of the swearing-in of the post’s…