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‘Empty Bowls’ Fundraiser
On June 1, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Jefferson Community Project in Eureka will host a fundraiser event called “Empty Bowls,” to support the St. Vincent de Paul free dining facility and the Jefferson Community Project. The event will feature soup tasting provided by local restaurants, along with bread and salad. Participants will enjoy their food in bowls that are made by the local ceramics community, and these bowls will be available for purchase as well. Admission costs $25 for one person, $40 for couples, and $45 for families. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com, and search for “Empty Bowls, Eureka.”
A Historical Lecture
Learn about the voyages of discovery made by the Spanish Navy in the Pacific Northwest from 1774 to 1792 in a lecture by Patti Fleschner. Hosted by the Humboldt County Historical Society and Clarke Historical Museum, the event will take place on June 3 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 240 E St., Eureka. Fleschner, who holds a master’s degree in history and is the director of the Trinidad Museum, will lead the lecture discussing extensively researched information focusing on San Blas, New Spain and the Pacific Northwest. The lecture is available online at https://www.youtube.com/live/478EVCvZNts?feature=share.
Volunteers Needed
The Arcata Main Street is an organization that is currently on the lookout for volunteers to help the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival back to the Arcata Plaza on June 10. There are several positions available, and volunteers will earn a drink token and an Oyster Fest T-shirt for a two-hour shift, and two drink tokens, one meal ticket, and an Oyster Fest shirt for a four-hour shift. The festival is committed to staying eco-friendly, and volunteers are needed as part of the Zero Waste Team to assist. To volunteer, visit one of two sign-up links: general volunteers at https://arcatamainstreet.com/volunteer-for-oyster-fest, and Zero Waste Team at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gsFTChx9_TY4jZljlOYfasENVGqu8pAc4a1usdiQHGU/viewform?edit_requested=true/#_responses.
Birding Tours
Join the Redwood Region Audubon Society for two free guided birding tours in June. On June 11, from 9 to 11 a.m., walk along the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge with leader Ralph Bucher. The Visitor Center will be the meeting place, and the wheel-chaired accessible, two-mile trail will feature a diverse range of bird species and tidal habitats. On June 18, also from 9 to 11 a.m., Ralph Bucher will lead the birding tour along the Eureka Waterfront Trail. The relatively urban trail offers a chance to observe more species, including peregrine falcons, cormorants, loons, grebes, and otters diving in the bay. For both tours, email Ralph at thebook@reninet.com to sign up.
Summer Camp
The Arcata Playhouse is organizing a summer camp, “Pageant at the Playhouse,” for youth between the ages of 10 to 15. The camp will run from July 10 to 21 and cost $350, and scholarships are available. This workshop will focus on building physical theater skills, ensemble building, and creativity through various classes such as movement, stilt-walking, storytelling, mask, and puppet building. The workshop will conclude with an outdoor processional performance. To learn more details about the workshop, email haley@arcataplayhouse.org. To register for the workshop, visit the website at https://www.playhousearts.org.
