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…