Dear Villagers,

Well, we started out January kinda RUFF! "Woof" that is, as our newest volunteer, Millie the therapy Newfoundland, came over for a visit. She walked slowly between Adult Day Health Services Program participants, stopping for lots of petting along the way! See some photos below.

Take a gander at one of the many offerings for the month of February such as a McKinleyville exhibition, a FUN night in Blue Lake, a Fortuna fashion show, a dunes volunteer restoration work day, and a conversation on altruism at Cal Poly Humboldt.

The Audubon Society is hosting an annual banquet you might enjoy, or take in an acoustic guitar concert at the Arcata Playhouse.

There's plenty more, but we're very excited about the Humboldt County Library's new home delivery system! All you need is a card, check them out!

Art classes are still in swing with Louise Bacon-Ogden and look over the McKinleyville Senior Center's list of activities while you scroll!

If you're interested in knowing more about Redwood Coast Village and its services, please give us a call Monday through Friday from 10am to 2pm. We're at 707 443-9747 x1283, we're always looking for volunteers!

Until next month, enjoy February in Humboldt!

Your Friends at RCV

John S.

Murray D.

Marcia T.

Judy B.

Michael B.

Marie E.

Denise J.

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In January, two RCV volunteers stopped by the Adult Day Health Services Program and visited with lots of their participants! Tom & Randi Mitchell are part time volunteers who reside in Massachusetts and come out to Humboldt every year to visit and shake off those cold winter days back home.

While they are here, they volunteer for RCV, stacking wood, picking apples and doing a variety of village tasks that need to get done. Oh, and they also enjoy taking their therapy Newfoundland dog, Millie, around to visit! Welcome back Randi & Tom! Pictured below is Adult Day Health Services Program participant, Linda R. with Millie.

Eureka, we need YOUR input! The City of Eureka wants to hear from YOU about what recreational opportunities you would like to see offered to the community. In this short survey you can help guide the future of Eureka community events, classes, camps and more! 

  Take the survey by visiting the link below or come to the Adorni Center (1011 Waterfront Dr.) to pick up a paper copy!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EurekaRecreation

This survey will be open until FEBRUARY 28th, 2025. We appreciate your time to help our team build a bright future for Eureka recreation.

Clarke Museum

Unveiling the McKinleyville Story: A New Exhibit Opens February 8, 2025

This exhibit aims to fill out McKinleyville’s historical narrative, providing a well-researched and engaging exploration of the area’s rich and diverse past. Visitors will journey from the region's Indigenous roots to its evolution as a modern day destination.

Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect:



- Indigenous history of the McKinleyville area.

- Stories of early settlement and pioneering ranching families.

- The foggiest airport in the U.S., once cleared with flamethrowers!

- Impacts of WWII and the growth of essential infrastructure.

- The once-thriving poultry industry.

- The development of local schools.

- The Hammond Trail and surrounding historical sites.

- Tales of notable residents, visitors, and businesses that have shaped the community.

Community Night

Sponsored by the Blue Lake Community Resource Center

February 7th, 5-8pm

Join them on the first Friday of each month for Community Night!

Community Night is all about providing a designated space where community members of all ages can come together and socialize. The Resource Center provides refreshments, and activities like board games, puzzles, and coloring, and a special rotating monthly activity. Community Night is FREE and open to all community members.

If you have questions, please call the Blue Lake Community Resource Center

at 707-668-5239.

Galentine's Market

February 7th, 6 - 10pm

Fortuna Veteran's Hall

$5 Entry Fee

Fashion Show:

We've got a fabulous fashion show lined up, featuring outfits and accessories from our talented vendors. You'll love the styles and might even find something to take home! 

 Drinks:

The Veteran's Hall Cantina Car will be serving up tasty drinks (21+), so you can sip and socialize in style. 

 Food Vendors:

Come hungry because our food vendors will have lots of yummy options for you to enjoy. Trust us, you won't want to miss it! 

Dune Ecosystem Restoration

Volunteer Work Day

Saturday February 8th, 10am - 1pm

You can make a difference, one invasive plant removal at a time!  Join them every second Saturday of each month from 10am to 1pm at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center  No experience necessary. We will provide gloves and tools. Please wear weather appropriate clothes and bring drinking water.

Conversations on Altruism

featuring Nezzie Wade

Wednesday, February 12th, 4 - 5pm

Native American Forum (BSS 162)

Cal Poly Humboldt campus

Please join Maral Attallah and Ronnie Swartz for this year’s public conversation with seasoned academics, researchers, practitioners, and educators who join a new generation of those interested in possibilities for doing good.

Mr. Humboldt Pageant

Saturday, February 15th at 8pm

Arcata Theatre Lounge

Tickets: $33.85 through Eventbrite

The Mr. Humboldt Pageant is BACK! Local small town heroes compete for the crown in a fun-filled night of shenanigans, swimwear & fun!

Join them at the Arcata Theatre Lounge for a night of fun and entertainment. Watch as contestants showcase their talent, wit, and charm to win the title of Mr. Humboldt. This in-person event promises to be a night full of laughter and excitement. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!

Redwood Region Audubon Society's

Annual Banquet & Auction

Saturday, February 15th, 5:30pm

Cost $35/person until February 8th, when it goes to $50.

More info: email gary@jacobycreek.net with "Banquet" in the subject line, or phone

707 496-6581. February 12th is the last day to make reservations.

Featured talk: "Lewis's Woodpecker" by Dr. Frank Fogarty

Valentine's Day Tea

Brought to you by the Historical Sites of Arcata

Sunday, February 16th, 2-4pm

71 7th St. Arcata



Their annual Valentine's Day Tea will take place on Sunday, February 16th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Phillips House Museum. Tea and refreshments will be served. The event is free and all are welcome to attend!

Beppe Gambetta

February 16th, 7pm

Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St.

Tickets: playhousearts.org/event-details/beppe-gambetta

Beppe Gambetta is a master of acoustic guitar whose virtuosic playing transcends genres, blending the rich traditions of folk, bluegrass, and Italian music with a distinctly personal touch.

Beppe is known for his fingerpicking finesse, intricate melodies, and passionate performances that captivate audiences worldwide.

Gambetta’s ability to weave intricate rhythms and melodies creates a unique style and presentation of American and European Roots together with one voice. This will be an unforgettable musical experience that resonates long after the last note fades.

Don't miss it!

February 19th, 7pm

In-person or on You Tube @RedwoodZoo

"Exploring Potential Sea Otter Reintroduction"



2024-2025 Speaker Schedule

This lecture will be held in-person and will livestream on YouTube. The in-person lecture is located at the Sequoia Park Zoo’s Flamingo Room at 3414 W Street in Eureka, CA. In-person attendees can enter the Zoo through Gate C, located to the left of the main gate at the W Street crosswalk. Virtual attendees can watch live on our new YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@RedwoodZoo.

Dell 'Arte Concert Series: Ticket to Ride, A Beatles Tribute

Friday, February 21st at 8pm

Doors Open at 7:30

Carlo Theatre, Blue Lake

Tickets $20

You almost certainly have heard these songs before, and you loved them then. Come share the love again with your ticket to ride!

Ticket to Ride are: Seabury Gould (keyboard & vocals), Tamara Hubbard (vocals), Jim Hubbard (guitar & vocals), Jeff Kelley (guitar & vocals), Tim Claasen (bass), & Justin Hoopes (drums).

To purchase tickets visit their website at www.dellarte.com.

Formal Dress Swap

February 25th 3pm - 27th, 6pm

Gene Lucas Center, 3000 Newburg Rd.



Does your granddaughter need a Winter formal dress? Point them in the direction of this three-day formal Dress Swap!

Bring in your gently used dresses and/or pick up a new one for free!

Blended CPR/ First Aid Training and Certification Class

Friday, February 28th, 9 - 11am

Adorni Center

$70/residents, $73/non-residents

You MUST take a four-hour online course prior to in-person class.

Pre-registration at the Adorni Center is mandatory, Call 707 441-4246

Equip yourself with essential life-saving skills by taking CPR and First Aid Training! Learn how to respond effectively to emergencies, from performing CPR to treating injuries, all under the guidance of a certified instructor.

This is a blended learning course and the first part is completed online. Then you will come in for 2 hours with an instructor to show skills for CPR, AED and First Aid and leave with an official Red Cross Training certificate.

NEW! Library at Your Door! NEW!

The Library is now delivering books to your home!

This FREE service is for Humboldt County residents who live within 5 miles of their public library and have a valid library card.

Eligible patrons can request materials (Books, CD's DVD's) over the phone or through their online catalog. Items will be delivered in a library-issued tote bag. Give them a call to start borrowing today! 707 269-1954

Humboldt Senior Resource Center Events

On your PC go to "humsenior.org", click on the Calendar and a world of activities

will open up for you!

Some ongoing classes include: Tech Support, Mahjong, T'ai Chi, Line Dancing, dominoes, ping pong and more! Plus, visit the Heritage Cafe on Mondays and Wednesdays to enjoy the musical talents of Bob and Stan on piano and saxophone!

Stan & Bob!

Art Class!

February 24th at HSRC

12:30 - 2:30pm

"Intuitive Watercolor"

No experience is necessary, materials will be provided. Come on out and enjoy letting your inner artist get to work with Louise Bacon-Ogden!

For more information about these classes, contact Vanessa at HSRC,

707 443-9747 x1241

Humboldt Redwoods

State Park

This park with over 17,000 acres of old-growth redwoods offers camping, hiking, fishing & swimming.

A great new year outing for everyone!

Park headquarters and the visitor center are located on the Avenue of the Giants, State Route 254, between the towns of Weott and Myers Flat—45 miles south of Eureka and 20 miles north of Garberville, off Highway 101.

Samoa Dunes &

Wetlands Walk

Arcata

10am-1pm

Third Saturdays

(707) 444-1397

Join a Friends of the Dunes naturalist for a guided tour of the Samoa Dunes and Wetlands Conservation Area. This 357-acre ecologically diverse property features open sand sheets, wetlands, and the southernmost extent of the Shore Pine-Sitka Spruce forest in the Pacific Northwest. Located just south of the Manila Dunes Recreation Area, this property is now part of a contiguous protected area of more than 1,600 acres managed for habitat conservation and appropriate public access. As the interim land manager of this property, Friends of the Dunes is offering monthly guided tours. The walk will include walking on loose sand and up and down some moderate slopes. Space is limited and a reservation is required.

Website: https://www.visitredwoods.com/event/samoadunes-and-wetlands-guided-walk/8212

Old Town, Eureka

Charming Old Town is filled with Victorian-era buildings, some great restaurants and bookstores. In the former Bank of Eureka building, the Clarke Historical Museum highlights Native American art and culture. Gift shops, novelty stores, and cafes surround the redbrick Gazebo Fountain, site of a farmers' market. Overlooking Humboldt Bay, the Eureka Waterfront Trail is popular for jogging, biking, and rollerblading.

Classes offered at Mckinleyville Senior Center

1620 Pickett Rd. McKinleyville, CA 95519

New Line Dancing Class!

Beginning Thursday, January 9th, Noon, Continuing Thursdays

McKinleyville Senior Center

1620 Pickett Rd. McKinleyville

McKinleyville Senior Center hosts an array of classes and activities like T'ai Chi, SAIL, walking groups, TOPS, bingo, computer and hand held device instruction and more! Look for details on FaceBook or call 707 839-0191!

Become a Partner of Redwood Coast Village!

Are you ready to give your business or event a little extra shine? Our monthly newsletter could be the perfect vehicle to boost your visibility and connect with our vibrant community! By featuring your offerings, you’ll not only reach a targeted audience of seniors and their families but also foster a sense of belonging and support that strengthens the fabric of Humboldt County.

Join us in sharing your story and watch as we create delightful moments together—because who doesn’t love a good laugh and a memorable experience? Let’s embark on this journey of community growth and engagement, one newsletter at a time!

Contact Redwood Coast Village at 707 443-9747 x1283, we'd love to hear from you!

Donations to the Humboldt Senior Resource Center are appreciated and help ensure older adults in our community are able to age at home with dignity and independence. 

If you choose, you can designate your donation to Redwood Coast Village. Click the button below to make a donation or mail your donation to HSRC, 1910 California St., Eureka, CA 95501. For questions, call 707-443-9747.