May 17 Friday
Start Smart Business Bootcamp is an in-person, long format workshop from 10-4 pm that will give you all the tools and resources to start your business and put you on the path to self-employment.
In this workshop you will:• Leave with a draft of your business plan• Receive a list of all the licensing steps required in your municipality or county• Learn about the business structures that best suits your needs• Run a “living wage estimator” to know what the business will need in revenue in order to make you self-sufficient• Create a draft of startup costs• Complete a customer profile and draft of a marketing plan• Learn the financial documents needed to manage your business and eventual apply for startup capital or equity investment
The Garberville Certified Farmers' Market offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, crafts 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 11am - 3pm every Friday, May-mid November.
Its general trivia for everyone! Bring a team and settle in for some food, drinks, questions, music and fun. We ask a little about a lot of things, so there's something for everyone. Always free to play, with prizes provided by Phatsy Kline’s/Historic Eagle House for the winning teams. Teams can be anywhere from 1-7 members. We’ll be doing monthly shows
This month, we're immersing ourselves in the captivating restoration that has taken place on the Lower Eel River. The scale of the restoration is so impressive we consider it MEGA restoration!! Join us for an evening dedicated to exploring work done to restore the natural processes of the Lower Eel River and ways we can work to bring balance back into our local ecosystems.
Our adventure kicks off at 6pm! Arrive early to secure your spot, savor delicious BBQ, and enjoy crisp beverages from Mad River Brewery. See you there!
The weather is warming and the patio cover is still on so it should make for a beautiful evening. We encourage bringing a chair as seats can sometimes be limited. It is also great to carpool, if possible, as parking can also be limited at times.
Science on Tap fosters collaboration among local advocates for natural resources. Let's create a platform for sharing ideas and inspire resilience in environmental restoration for generations to come. Join us in building an inclusive space that welcomes everyone into the environmental community, making knowledge accessible and enjoyable for all in a laid-back and fun setting. See you there!
May 18 Saturday
The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, 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 to help make fresh food more affordable. Visit the market info booth for more information.
Enjoy live music by MAKENU!
Open 9am - 2pm every Saturday.
Help keep your Arcata Marsh beautiful for all to enjoy with Humboldt Pet Supply's Marsh Clean-Up! Meet up at Humboldt Pet Supply (145 G St Arcata) at 10am. We'll outfit you with all the clean-up supplies you'll need, plus fuel you up with FREE Kinetic coffee and Don's donuts! We'll then head to the Marsh as a group to clean up trash and pet waste for about an hour. We'll reconvene at HPS around to weigh all the waste and give out gifts from Primal Pet Foods for participating! No pre-registration necessary. DM, email, or call us with any questions!
Arcata Arts Institute proudly presents Flow 2024, its 17th annual fashion showcase, on Saturday, May 18. This year's event features a record-breaking 16 student designers presenting over 60 original pieces, ranging from upcycled and hand-painted garments to crocheted items, glamorous silk, and paper mache masks.Due to popular demand, Flow 2024 will have two shows this year: a 2 pm matinee and a 7 pm performance, both held in the Arcata High Fine Arts Building. Tickets are available at the door or at our.show/flow2024
Celebrate the work of multilingual writers from the community with the release of the second issue of Personas, College of the Redwoods' multilingual creative writing journal. This free event will feature: -Copies of this year's issue -Readings by published authors -Multicultural potluck -Keynote speech on the value of multilingualism in our community.
Widdershins reestablished in 2021, is an eclectic rock original band with a unique poetic vocalist: Christine Walden, electric guitarists: Frank Mancinelli and Spencer Kennedy, drummer/harmonies:Aimee Taylor, and bassist/harmonies: Lisa C. Sharry
May 19 Sunday
Help restore a small community driven botanical garden, featuring pollinator and bird friendly plants. No experience necessary. Learn about native plants; get inspired for your own garden; take home some cuttings. Come once; come twice; every little bit helps!Once volunteers have learned the ropes, they can work on days of their choosing. It’s a great place to be outdoors; listen to the ocean as you create a welcoming environment for bees, birds and people. Connect with other nature lovers.Ongoing Schedule: 3rd Sundays of month from 2 to 4 p.m. (except in June: 2nd Sunday)Directions: Go west on Hiller Road to parking lot for Hammond Trail/Soccer/Dog Park. Garden is adjacent to children’s playground.