Community Calendar

Join Friends of the Eel River and our allies for solidarity gatherings on the second Monday of each month at Humbrews in Arcata from 5 - 7pm.

On August 10 we will be joined by Sierra Club North Group, a volunteer-run organization that works to conserve and protect our outdoor spaces as well as foster a meaningful connection to the environment for the community to value and enjoy. Their focus for the evening will be on the power of storytelling about the environment and climate change and why it is necessary to keep this conversation going. You won’t want to miss live acoustic music played by Redwood Chapter Director Alicia Bales.

Additionally, Friends of the Eel River will provide updates on the latest Eel River news and ways to stay involved in advocating for dam removal. Stop in for updates on the SoCal water grab and for help writing your comments to FERC on the scope of their analysis of the impacts of dam removal. No expertise required – just an interest in restoring the Eel and its native species!

Join with community members to plan creative resistance to the Trump administration's destructive policies, learn about community initiatives, and take meaningful action to protect the people, creatures, and values we all hold dear.

Humbrews is generously donating a portion of sales during the event, so please bring your family out to have dinner and drinks and join the movement to support what our community cares about. Every month features a raffle, a variety of engaging activities, and opportunities to both learn about local organizing efforts and share your own community projects.

College of the Redwoods
Dinner & Auction

Join us for a memorable night benefiting
the College of the Redwoods Intercollegiate
Athletics Department—hosted by more than
125 dedicated student-athletes. Enjoy great
company, exciting bidding, and the chance
to make a meaningful impact.

The Mateel Community Center invites you to Reggae on the River 2026, happening August 14 through 16 along the beautiful Eel River in Humboldt County.
Come party Humboldt style with three full days of live reggae music, riverside camping, local food, artisan vendors, yoga, art, and good vibes under the redwoods.
Featuring headliner Burning Spear, plus The Movement, Kabaka Pyramid, Don Carlos, Cham, Ding Dong with Ravers Clavers, Dezarie, Samory I, Jah9, Big Mountain, Mystic Marley, Prezident Brown, Junior Toots, and more.
Camp out all weekend with options for tent camping, RVs, or upgraded glamping. VIP packages available.
All ages welcome. Kids under 12 are free, with discounted tickets for teens and seniors.
Tickets and details at www.reggaeontheriver.com

On Saturday, August 15, BridgeFest will celebrate its 30th year of the Alien & Human Games. There's the Flying saucer toss off the old bridge, Alien costume contest and Alien Calling contest. From 11-5 there is Live Music, a kidz zone, more games, a Huge raffle, food and lots of vendors. The event is located on the Bridgeville School Grounds. Follow the flags from Highway 36 at Bridgeville. bridgevillecommunitycenter.org

Tour Ferndale's historic cemetery with a local guide who will take you on a unique journey into the past sharing stories and memories of those who came before us.
More information is available at ferndalecemetery.com.
This is a fundraising event for the Ferndale Cemetery Association, which is a non-profit that manages and maintains the cemetery.

Q: What’s a great way to support salmon conservation, enjoy a drink, and learn something new about the Eel River?
A: Join us for our Trivia & Pint Night at Redwood Curtain in Arcata on Wednesday, August 19th!

Redwood Curtain will generously be donating $1 for every beer sold from when their doors open at 11am until they close at 10pm. South G Kitchen will be open, so why not stop in on your lunch break or take your family out for dinner? Every dollar raised by this fundraiser goes directly to FOER’s work to recover the Wild & Scenic Eel River, its fisheries and communities.

Starting at 5:30pm, Friends of the Eel River will host an hour of Eel River themed trivia. Bring your friends and join in on the fun for a chance to win a prize!

When: Wednesday, August 19, from 11am – 10pm. Trivia from 5:30 – 6:30pm.
Where: Redwood Curtain Brewing Company at 550 S G St, Suite 4 in Arcata.
Cost: Free — But consider buying a pint for a good cause!

Tour Ferndale's historic cemetery with a local guide who will take you on a unique journey into the past sharing stories and memories of those who came before us.
More information is available at ferndalecemetery.com.
This is a fundraising event for the Ferndale Cemetery Association, which is a non-profit that manages and maintains the cemetery.