Aug 20 Wednesday
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.orgTo register visit norcal-nonprofits.org
Aug 24 Sunday
All community members are invited to learn Brazilian drumming and participate in the 39th annual Samba Parade! Never drummed or performed before? No problem! We will build your skills and confidence! Not sure about performing but still interested? Come take the classes. Performance is not mandatory. Drums provided, $15-$20/Class or $135/Session, Scholarships and Available (no one will be turned away for lack of funds). Let’s make this the best parade season yet!
Location: HLOC The SpaceDate: Sundays 12:30-2:30pm, July 13 – September 14Cost: $15-20 sliding scale, $135/seriesContact: samba.arcata@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram @samba.arcata https://www.instagram.com/samba.arcata/OR Facebook at Samba da Alegria Community Drummers https://www.facebook.com/groups/148184078578411
Aug 27 Wednesday
Aug 31 Sunday
Sep 03 Wednesday
Sep 07 Sunday
Sep 10 Wednesday
Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) invites farmers, seed growers, and community members to the 2025 California Field Day at the CR Shively Farm, 409 Shively Flat Road, Shively. The event runs from 5:00–7:00 pm and is free to attend with registration.
The evening begins with a free dinner featuring meat or veggie burgers, sides, and a tomato tasting from 5:00–5:45 pm. At 5:45, participants will join a farm tour and discussion led by Jared Zystro, OSA’s Research and Education Director, covering organic vegetable seed production, tomato breeding, and pathogen management. Silas Sarvinski, College of the Redwoods Farm Manager, will demonstrate farm equipment and discuss organic practices.
This annual event provides a unique opportunity to see ongoing organic seed research in action, connect with fellow growers, and learn practical farming and seed production techniques.
Registration is required: tinyurl.com/cafieldday25
You get to the the CR Shively Farm using the Shively summer bridge. Here are driving directions: https://tinyurl.com/shivelyfarm
Sep 14 Sunday
Sep 17 Wednesday