Community Calendar

Parent Project is a 10-week series where we go over topics like improving family relationships, using effective discipline to improve school attendance and performance, reduce substance use and negative peer influences, and how to address destructive behavior. It is an opportunity to meet with other parents in similar situations in a judgement free zone and begin to develop a new support system. When you feel like you have tried everything and nothing is working, we can help. 707-617-8160

Open mic at Froth Coffee Bar! We welcome all performances from music to poetry readings! We now have our PA system set up and we are ready to see take our stage!

Take your grant-writing skills to the next level with this comprehensive 12-week training program from April 30th – July 16th (Weekly meetings on Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:30pm PDT) via Zoom.
Designed to equip you with practical tools and strategies, this course combines expert-led lectures, interactive Q&A sessions, and hands-on assignments to guide you through every stage of the grant-writing process. Each week focuses on a key aspect of grant writing.
Admission is $400.00 per organization; fee covers unlimited attendees from your organization — including staff, board members, and volunteers.
Call (707) 725-3300 for more information or email info@norcal-nonprofits.org
To register visit norcal-nonprofits.org

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, grab your favorite western wear and let the good times roll as we boot, scoot & boogie across the ballroom floor & under the stain glass ceiling of the Historic Eagle House, located in Old Town Eureka at 139 2nd St.
Instructor led and ALL skill levels welcome, even those with two left feet!
Wet your whistle & grab some grub at Phatsy Klines Parlour Lounge.
All ages welcome!

Join us every Wednesday from 7-9. Arrive early, as slots fill up quickly!

Different movie every Wednesday shown at Froth! Along with $3 pints of Pabst Blue Ribbon and Good Life from 5pm-10pm!

The Henderson Center Certified Farmers' Market offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, bread, muffins, tamales, jam, nursery plants, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. CalFresh EBT customers are able to receive a market match at every farmers’ market. Visit the market info booth for more information. Open 10AM-1:30PM every Thursday, June-November.

Join Friends of the Dunes for Nature Story Time at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Nature Story Time is geared for ages 3 to 6, and is held every Thursdays from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM starting October 2nd and ending on December 11th. Each week there is a short story, movement activity and art project for children and their caregivers to enjoy. Upcoming topics include owls, pollinators, and dune plants. Nature Story Time on October 9th and November 20th will be bilingual (Spanish). For more information or to RSVP, please contact Friends of the Dunes at info@friendsofthedunes.org or call 707-444-1397.

Looking to boost your public speaking skills? Join us at the Lunch Bunch Toastmasters Club!

Our group meets in person, perfect for anyone wanting to improve their off the cuff and rehearsed speaking skills in front of an attentive & friendly audience. Our supportive environment welcomes all skill levels.
Each meeting features prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and constructive feedback. This setting helps build confidence and connect with a community dedicated to personal growth and development.
Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 12-1 PM in the conference room of the Adorni Center in Eureka.
Come as a guest and see if it’s the right place for you!

Join us via Zoom for an engaging one-hour presentation by bee expert Brian Dykstra on the captivating world of bee hunting (also known as bee-lining), bee-trees, and their storied role in North American history. This streamlined session will kick off with a quick welcome before diving straight into the content—no extended business discussions, just pure bee fascination!

Honey bees (Apis mellifera) naturally nest in trees, making "bee-trees" prime targets for hunters seeking wild honey. Introduced to North America in 1622 by European settlers on the East Coast, these industrious insects didn't reach California until 1853, when Christopher A. Shelton transported 12 hives from Panama to San Jose, marking the start of a new era in Western beekeeping. This arrival opened up opportunities for bee hunters to "pillage" wild colonies, using techniques like bee-lining—tracking foraging bees back to their hives with bait, compasses, and keen observation.

Discover the colorful characters of bee-hunting lore, from fictional tales in American literature to real-life notorieties. Explore methods for locating bee-trees, extracting honey (often destructively in early days), and even claiming ownership through marks or legal disputes. Brian will highlight bee hunting's influence on art, fiction, and culture, including its portrayal in 19th-century Michigan where settlers and Native Americans harvested honey and beeswax from wild hives. We'll also touch on modern bee hunting practices, why they persist today, and global contexts for this ancient pursuit—with a special focus on California's unique bee history.

This talk offers a fresh lens on bees and human ingenuity, blending ecology, history, and ethnobiology. Whether you're a seasoned apiarist or new to the hive, you'll leave with buzzing insights!

Brian Dykstra is an independent researcher on all things bee. He teaches occasionally for CalPoly Humboldt OLLI.