Community Calendar

The Spring Native Plant Sale of the California Native Plant Society will be held on May 3th and 4th. To shop on Saturday, sign up for a time slot at: northcoastcnpsnursery.org. The website also lists the species to be available at the start of the sale. Shopping on Sunday does not involve signing up, just drop in. The sale is at Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. You might bring a box to take plants home in. Cash or checks are preferred, credit cards are accepted. The plant nursery is run by CNPS volunteers, and additional varieties have been propagated by local nurseries.

Vintage Magazine Sale
On Saturday, May 3, the Friends of the Redwood Libraries will hold a one-day sale of vintage magazines from a private collection. The sale will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the large meeting room at the Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. The magazines cover the years from 1870 to 1960 and include both bound volumes and individual issues. Among those included are Colliers, Saturday Review, Atlantic Monthly, Scientific American, Popular Science, Littell's Living Age, Architectural Record, and Newsweek. Most items are priced in the 25 cents to $2.00 range.
Payment may be by cash or check: small bills appreciated. Credit cards accepted for purchases over $5.00. Proceeds benefit the entire Humboldt County Library system.

Avenue of the Giants Marathon pre-race ALL YOU CAN EAT Spaghetti Feed. Take-Out or Eat at the Redcrest Grange: Pasta, Salad, Bread, Desert and Drinks with Vegetarian and gluten free options. Beer and wine available for purchase.
Fundraiser for Redcrest Community Grange Building Upgrades.
Come pick up your race bib and drive 5 minutes to dinner!

The Spring Native Plant Sale of the California Native Plant Society will be held on May 3th and 4th. To shop on Saturday, sign up for a time slot at: northcoastcnpsnursery.org. The website also lists the species to be available at the start of the sale. Shopping on Sunday does not involve signing up, just drop in. The sale is at Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. You might bring a box to take plants home in. Cash or checks are preferred, credit cards are accepted. The plant nursery is run by CNPS volunteers, and additional varieties have been propagated by local nurseries.

Join us for our 20th anniversary of food, fun, fundraising, and trivia at the Eureka Women's Club on May 8, 2025 from 6-9 PM. Doors open at 5:00 PM, Food service starts at 5:30 PM, trivia starts at 6:00 PM. A no host bar with beer, cider and nonalcoholic beverages will be on-site. Desserts donated by Los Bagels and Mia Bella Cupcakes will be available for purchase. Prizes for first, second and third place teams and a humor award for funniest answers! Photo booth, silent auction and free books available for attendees.
Register your team of 3 for $150, includes dinner, or two teams of 3 for $250, spectators $25 in advance, $30 at the door. To register your team go to humboldtliteracy.org
Thank you to our sponsors!

The Humboldt Rose Society will be hosting their Annual Rose and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, from 10am – 4pm. This sale is just in time for Mother’s Day. Find a rose for a loved one…or, for yourself!

The 42nd annual Atalanta's Victory run put on by Six Rivers Running Club and the Breast and GYN Health Project is a fun run supporting women and women's health. Starting and finishing at the Arcata Co-op the race consists of 2 mile and 5 mile flat out and back courses through the Arcata bottoms and is open to strollers and wheelchairs. Both races start at 10am. Proceeds from the race support the Breast and GYN Health Project as well as local running teams. For more information or to register visit atalanta-run.com or email atalantasvictoryrun@gmail.com.

Come discover the fragrant & colorful world of roses!

On June 8, 2025 the Humboldt Rose Society will hold our 56th Annual Rose Show at the Redwood Acres Home Economics Building. Entries will be accepted June 7 from noon to 1:30 PM; and, on June 8 from 7:30 -10 AM. The show will open to the public 1-4 PM (free admission). Raffles, and plant sale will start after judging ends. Monetary prizes are awarded for certificate and trophy winners. Public votes on Most Fragrant Rose. For more information, go to www.humboldtrose.org.