This week we met with Gloria Baker, operations and events manager for the Arcata Chamber of Commerce, which organizes Oyster Fest, to learn more about the work that goes into planning the event and what we can expect from this year’s festivities.

This week, we are meeting with Gordon Clatworthy of Access Humboldt to learn about the first annual Bold Day of Giving.

This week we met 2024 Rutabaga Queen Olivia Gambino to learn more about the Rutabaga Ball and how the Queens provide invaluable support for the Kinetic Grand Championship.

This week we met with Aaron Weshnak, aka Aadvark the Clown, volunteer director for the Kinetic Grand Championship, to learn more about the work that goes into making the event happen and how you can get involved.

This week we met with Brenda Perez, Centro Del Pueblo’s executive director, to learn more about the organization, the Sanctuary Garden and how you can get involved in the garden on volunteer work days.

This week we met with Eureka Mayor Kim Bergel and Eureka’s Managing Mental Health Clinician Jacob Rosen to learn more about the upcoming Town Hall, the importance of mental health awareness in Humboldt and how you can get involved.

This week we met with Wil Franklin, director of the North Coast SBDC, to learn more about the organization’s work and how the Startup Humboldt Hub will help support our local business community.

This week we met with Alan Lowry, treasurer for the Godwit Days nonprofit organization, to discuss the history of the festival and what we can expect from this year’s upcoming Godwit Days events.

This week we met with Caroline Griffith, coordinator of the Our Space Program, to learn more about the services the program provides and how access to art spaces can benefit our unhoused community.

This week we met with Amanda LeBlanc, executive director of the NCRCT, to learn more about the support the organization provides the community, how its services will be impacted by budget cuts, and what you can do to help.