May 26-28th
Watch creative, people-powered, hand-crafted sculptures in motion, racing over land, sand, and water from Arcata to Ferndale. The sculpture race began in 1968 and drew an amazing crowd of 10,000 spectators. The race is fun and FREE for all. For more information call Shaye Harty at 707-499-0643 or email shayeforpresident@gmail.com or go to kineticuniverse.com.
Friday, May 18, 2007 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
At Humboldt County Office of Education
901 Myrtle Ave., Madrone Room
Eureka, CA 95501
Presented by:
Samuel D. Hough, Directing Attorney for California Indian Legal Services
Topics covered are ICWA Historical and Contemporary Perspective and Tribal Sovereignty, Public Law 280, Legal Notice, Title 4E Compliance vs. ICWA, and SB 678. Training is Free of Charge For more information please contact:
Two Feathers Native American Family Services
(707) 839-1933 Fax (707) 839-1726
A real circus with tents, animals, trapeze, and clowns! This big top event benefits South Fortuna Elementary School and the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce. Advance tickets available. For more information contact the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce at 725-3959.
Why are kids attracted to gangs and how do we recognize signs of gang activity in our community and the resources available? Presenter Simona Keat, Gang Resistance Intervention Program (GRIP).
Held at Humboldt County Office of Education, 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, in the Madrone Room. For additional information call Lorey Keele at 269-2052.
A FREE EVENT! NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY
KATE BUCHANAN ROOM, HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
Tuesday, May 8th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
An opportunity for under represented populations to share their stories with the greater community. Multiple mediums will be used, such as poetry, narrative, dance, photography and film to illuminate the experiences of those in our area who are often without a voice in community decision making. gaining a greater understanding of those impacted by mental health issues, veterans, young parents, incarcerated adults, senior citizens, Native American youth and other youth who have been identified by the community as “at risk”. This event is offered free to the community and kicks off with an amazing keynote speaker, Geneva Wiki. Ms. Wiki is a member of the Yurok tribe and the director of the Klamath Early College of the Redwoods program. She has been identified by the Smithsonian Magazine as one of “Thirty-five people under 35 making a difference” and will be featured in upcoming issue.
Saturday, May 5th, 9am -12pm (Chemistry), 1-4 pm (Physics)
The HSU departments of Physics and Chemistry will host a drop-in, interactive workshop at the Natural History Museum in physical science geared for children between the ages of 7 and 14. Engage in hands-on, discovery-based experiments probing the chemical and physical properties of matter and energy at a variety of stations staffed by students in HSU's elementary education program (mentors of parents must accompany their children). Event is free for members or to non-members for a donation. For more information call the HSU Museum at 826-4479.
Presented by Ferndale Elementary School students. Parade begins at 11 am. Enjoy Mexican folk dancing, authentic Mexican food, and Mariachi music at the Ferndale Community Center in Fireman's Park from 12-3 pm. For more information call 786-9668.
Saturday, May 5th, 10 am-6 pm
Blacksmithing, wood working, glass blowing, spinning, and weaving demonstrations; puppet show, printing, ceramics, balloon animals, two live music stages, microbrew and barbeque!
Adult tickets are $7.00 (or $6.00 with a food bank donation) and kids 12 and under are FREE. For more information call 444-3437 or visit the Blue Ox website at www.blueoxmill.com.
Attention all mentees and mentors! Are you between the ages of 12 and 18?
This workshop will help you find out:
how to get a job
what jobs are available for youth in Humboldt County
How to prepare for an interview
how to get and fill out job applications
how to get free or low cost tuition for college
how to make monye on your own by starting your own business
what future careers interest you most.
Free activity for mentees and their mentors, free lunch provided.
Special guest speakers, interactive games, and more!
Saturday, May 5th from 10 am-2 pm at College of the Redwoods
RSVP by May 3rd by calling 269-2050 or email mentor4youth@rcaa.org.
a full day conference
Friday, May 4, 2007
8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Presented by the Center for Brain Injury Recovery, Making Headway
Red Lion Hotel 1929 4th St., Eureka, CA.
Funded in part by Redwood Caregivers Resource Center
May 2nd, Nelson Hall, Goodwin Forum, HSU
9:30am to 5:30pm.
The Social Work Student Association brings you a free training.
Schedule is as follows:
10:00- Lezlie Scaliatine, Psy.D.- HSU campus counseling & psychological services- Topic: mental health services on campus.
11:00-Laura Jewel, L.C.S.W.- Topic: The negative effects of labeling in relation to the juvenile justice system
12:00- Guest Speakers speak out- On the Quad
1:00- David Shaffer- Topic: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
2:00- Panel of people impacted by mental health issues
3:30- Facilitated discussion regarding mental health issues