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February 6: Packing Clinic sponsored by Backcountry Horsemen of California Redwood Unit, and BLM mustang adoptions. Fairgrounds. 707-786-9637 February 6: Rotary Club Steak and Lobster Dinner. Annual fundraiser. Advance tickets required. Belotti Hall, Humboldt County Fairgrounds. February 7: Sunday Night Supper & Show. Free admission. Supper, 4:30 p.m.; show, 5 p.m. Our Savior's Lutheran Church Social Hall, 4th & Shaw. February 10: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
February 12-14: California State High School Rodeo, District 2. Saturday begins at 8 a.m.; Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. Humboldt County Fair Assn. Covered Arena. Information: 707-786-9511 February 14: Firemen's Games. Ferndale's volunteer firemen compete in old fashioned firefighting techniques: bucket brigade, quick dressing, hose coupling. Main Street, noon to 3 p.m. February 16: Tiny Toddlers Crafts. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 February 16: Village Club Monthly Meeting includes a presentation to which the public is invited. A women’s organization, The Village Club meets monthly for programs of community interest the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., September through May. The Club supports local organizations and bestows an annual scholarship on a Ferndale college student. Membership is open to all women residing in Ferndale. Please call Lois Keller, 786-9128, for information on this month's meeting. February TBA: Fern Cottage Valentine's Tea. Tea and homemade cookies for guests to enjoy while visiting many rooms of the 141-year-old house. Featured talk. 2 p.m. $15 admission. Reservations required. Call 707-444-8559 February 24: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. February 25: Ferndale Films--New Oral History Interviews. All new stories, videos and photographs from hundreds of hours of Eel River and Mattole Valley individual histories that have been – and are being – recorded by Ferndale Museum, in a special fundraiser showing for the Ferndale Museum. Features Buck Miner, Donell McCanless, Claude Richardson, “Little” Joe Russ, Jim Cook, Bill McBride, Bitsy Coombs, Earl Ambrosini, and “a cast of hundreds,” takes a historical walk up the Wildcat, tells tales of old Mattole, sings the old – and new – songs, shows never-before-seen video and photographs, and spins a few tall tales. For a preview, check out Buck Miner singing “Senior Moment Blues” on YouTube. Buy tickets early; nostalgic movies sell out fast. Admission: $10. Tickets available in Ferndale at Lentz Dept. Store and Rings Drugs; in Fortuna at Greens Pharmacy. 7:00 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre. |
March 2 : Tiny Tumblers. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 March TBA: 33rd Annual Foggy Bottoms Milk Run. A family run conducted by the Six Rivers Running Club with three different courses through Ferndale farmlands to the Main Street finish line, starting at 1:30 p.m. Race director: 707-822-1861 March 10: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. March 16: Tiny Toddlers Crafts. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 March 16: Village Club Monthly Meeting includes a presentation to which the public is invited. A women’s organization, The Village Club meets monthly for programs of community interest the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., September through May. The Club supports local organizations and bestows an annual scholarship on a Ferndale college student. Membership is open to all women residing in Ferndale. Please call Lois Keller, 786-9128, for information on this month's meeting. TBA: Portuguese Pre-Easter Dance includes choosing of the Holy Ghost Queens for the May/June celebration. Portuguese Hall, 7:30 p.m. 707-786-4346 March 24 : Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. March/April TBA: Ferndale Rotary sponsors Youth Wrestling Tournament. A sanctioned tour for State Championships. 300-500 participants from Oregon and California meet at Ferndale High School, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TBA: Teen Theatre. Evenings Friday / Saturday; Sunday matinee. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 707-786-5483. April 3: Easter Egg Hunt. Youngsters hunt for treasured eggs hidden by Ferndale Scouts. Prizes in 4 categories, by age. 10:30 a.m. Firemen’s Park. (If raining, check at Valley Lumber, Shaw & Berding Sts.) 707-786-4477 April 4: Sunrise Easter Service annually at Ferndale Cemetery, 6:30 a.m., includes music and homily. Hosted by St Mark’s Lutheran Church (at the church if weather is inclement). Rides to the top of the hill are available, if needed. 707-786-9353 April 4: 40th Annual Easter Concert. The 50-voice Ferndale Community Choir performs sacred songs of the season. Easter Sunday: Ferndale Assumption Church, 546 Berding St., Ferndale, 8 p.m April 6: Tiny Tumblers. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 April 9-11: California State High School Rodeo, District 2. Saturday begins at 8 a.m.; Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. Humboldt County Fair Assn. Covered Arena. Information: 707-786-9511 April TBA: Encore Performances of the 40th Annual Easter Concert. The 50-voice Ferndale Community Choir performs sacred songs of the season. Saturday: Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka, 8 p.m. Sunday: Ferndale Community Church, 712 Main St., Ferndale, 3 p.m. 707-786-4477 April 14: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. April 17: Ferndale Library Centennial Celebration. Ferndale Library celebrates its Carnegie Library's first 100 years. April 20: Tiny Toddlers Crafts. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 April 20: Village Club Monthly Meeting includes a presentation to which the public is invited. A women’s organization, The Village Club meets monthly for programs of community interest the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., September through May. The Club supports local organizations and bestows an annual scholarship on a Ferndale college student. Membership is open to all women residing in Ferndale. Please call Lois Keller, 786-9128, for information on this month's meeting. April TBA: 4-H Pancake Breakfast fundraiser in the Turf Room at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale. 8 a.m. to noon
April 28: The California Mille visits Ferndale. The 20th running of America’s salute to Italy’s famed Mille Miglia (thousand mile) race, scheduled for April 26-29, 2010, stops for lunch in Ferndale at about 11:45 AM for a free Main Street car show, which will also spotlight local collectors and their cars. Owners of interesting older cars are invited to contact Karen Pingitore at 707-786-4477 to make a reservation for a complimentary lunch, and to arrange to show their cars along with 70 historic racecars manufactured from 1927-1957. Free. April 28-May 2: California Blacksmith Assn. Spring Conference, "A Gathering of California Masters." 250-450 people gather to watch demonstrations by nationally-known blacksmiths, attend workshops and lectures, and meet other people interested in blacksmithing. At the fairgrounds. Info: 707-786-4216 April 28: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. May-Oct.: Southern Humboldt Farmers' Market Assn. Certified Farmers' Market: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., through the last Saturday in October. Corner of Main and Shaw. Early season markets feature plants and baked goods; later markets add vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc. May 4: Tiny Tumblers. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353
May TBA: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta presented by Ferndale Elementary School students. Parade down Main Street, 11 a.m. Mexican Folkloric Dancing, authentic Mexican food and Mariachi music at Belotti Hall, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, noon to 3 p.m. 707-786-9668.
May 8: 32nd Annual Bicycle Tour of the Unknown Coast. Events for the whole family! 10-, 20-, and 50-mile courses plus California's toughest "century," the 100-mile loop through the redwoods, tracing the Lost Coast to the Victorian Village of Ferndale. Start times: 100-mile, 7 a.m.; 50-mile, 8 a.m.; 20-mile, 10 a.m.; 10-mile, 11:30 a.m. Tour Director Vic Armijo, director@tucycle.org, 707-845-6117 May 9: Kinetic Klassic. People-powered sculptures built within the previous 30 days compete in a reenactment of the original race down Ferndale's Main Street. Family friendly event with machines competing in age classes: 3-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-16, and Adult, followed by awards ceremony. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at Fireman's Park, 100 South Berding St., Ferndale. It's all for the glory! 707-499-0643 or email the Rutabaga Queen. May 12: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
May 18: Tiny Toddlers Crafts. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 May 18: Village Club Monthly Meeting includes a presentation to which the public is invited. A women’s organization, The Village Club meets monthly for programs of community interest the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., September through May. The Club supports local organizations and bestows an annual scholarship on a Ferndale college student. Membership is open to all women residing in Ferndale. Please call Lois Keller, 786-9128, for information on this month's meeting. May 22-23: 86th Annual Portuguese Holy Ghost Celebration. Celebrate the history and music of Portugal with dinners, a dance, auction, and a Sunday parade to mass. Schedule: 6:30 p.m. Saturday rosary, bean & linguica dinner. Sunday, line up for parade (9:30 a.m.) to 10:30 a.m. mass; noon dinner, Portuguese Hall; 2 p.m.auction, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, followed by dancing; evening meal at Portuguese Hall, 7 p.m.Since 1936, in its only annual appearance as a marching band, Scotia Bandserenades celebrants on Sunday as they parade between the Portuguese Hall and theAssumption Church with a Portuguese repertoire specific to each stage of the celebration.The public is invited; persons of Portuguese descent are especially welcome. Contact: Ida Toste, 707-786-4346 May 26: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
May 29-31: 42nd Annual Kinetic
Sculpture Race and 41st Anniversary
of the Kinetic Grand Championship. June 1: Tiny Tumblers. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 First two weekends in June: North Coast Open Studios. Humboldt County's participating artists invite art lovers into their creative spaces. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 5: Pet Parade. Children 12 and younger parade costumed pets down Main Street to Firemen's Park for prizes at 10:30 a.m. 786-4477 June 5: Ferndale Kiwanis Cow Pie Bingo & Barbecue. Lunch of tri-tip, macaroni salad and holstein sundaes for $7; $3 for kids' lunch of hot dogs, mac. salad and holstein sundaes. Noon. At the end of Main Street (Francis Street and U.S. Bank parking lot) in Ferndale. June 9: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. June 15: Tiny Toddlers Crafts. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 June TBA: Ferndale Elementary School 8th Grade Graduation. Belotti Hall, Humboldt County Fairgrounds. June TBA: Ferndale High School Graduation / Safe & Sober Grad Night. Belotti Hall, Lath House & Art Buildings, Humboldt County Fairgrounds. June TBA: Bocce Tournament. Benefit for the Ferndale Museum. Spaces for 16 teams of 4; enter as a team or solo (individual entrants will be assigned to teams). $20/person entry. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry form. June TBA: Tri-tip Dinner. The Perfect Palate caters this dinner fundraiser for Ferndale Youth Football at Ferndale Veterans Hall. Silent auction and prize drawing. Dinner served 5-7 p.m. Adults $12; children (10 and younger) $8. Tickets available at the door or by calling 499-8311. June 23: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. June TBA: Dance Theatre. Ferndale Dance Academy's young dancers, choreographed and directed by Laura East, in an original dance adaptation on stage at the Ferndale Repertory Theatre, Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. (Saturday in Eureka at the Arkley Center). Tickets: 707-786-5483
Ferndale's 4th of July Celebration:Rides - Parade - Picnic - Show - Fireworks!Independence Day Fire Engine Rides. Ferndale Volunteer Firefighters celebrate independence with an old-fashioned treat for the kids: a free ride on a gleaming fire engine. 10 a.m. to noon. 707-786-9515 Parade. Ferndale Chamber of Commerce organizes the noon Independence Day parade with sponsorship from Ferndale Kiwanis. Entry form. Picnic. Ferndale Rotary Club cooks up an Independence Day picnic after the parade. Hot dogs or burgers (including veggie burger option), potato salad, beans and Humboldt Creamery ice cream with chocolate syrup. Hot dog meal, $4; burger meal, $6.
Fireworks! Bear River Casino organizes a fireworks display for the family to watch from the grandstands at the fairgrounds in Ferndale. Pay the $5 parking fee and receive a $5 chip to play at the casino. July 6: Tiny Tumblers. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 July TBA: St. Mark's VBS (Vacation Bible School) free for preschoolers age 4 & up through 8th grade, 6 pm to 8:30 pm Monday-Friday, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 795 Berding St. Free T-shirt given on first day; free dinner served daily. Pre-register for a free music CD of VBS music. High school students may volunteer for community service credit. (For more information call Tuesday-Friday from 9am-1:30pm: 707-786-9353) July TBA: Assumption Parish Annual Rummage Sale at Parish Hall, 546 Berding St. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 9 to 2. Lunch available both days. July 14: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. July TBA: Cow Town Film Fest. The Ferndale Repertory Theatre organizes its fourth annual showcase of independent films and shorts at the Winema Theatre in Scotia. 707-786-5483 July 20 : Tiny Toddlers Crafts. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353
July TBA: Chamber Officers' Installation Mixer. Socializing replaces the regular business meeting as the Chamber installs its slate of officers for the next term. Share potluck appetizers with members and friends. Victorian Inn Conference Room, 248 Francis Street, 5:30 p.m. 707-786-4477 July TBA: 18th Annual Young Actors' Workshop Show. Four-week summer theatre workshops for 6- to 17-year-olds culminates performances. Workshop, $95; scholarships available. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 707-786-5483. July 28: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. August 3: Tiny Tumblers. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353
August TBA: KHUM Leisure Sport Sextathalon. Two-person teams compete in croquet, bocce, badminton, darts, cornhole and a secret, surprise sport. Registration is $30 per team. Beer and wine sales benefit Humboldt Domestic Violence Services. Email Larry if you have any questions. August 11: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
August 17 : Tiny Toddlers Crafts. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 August 25: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. September 7: Tiny Tumblers. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 September 8: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. September 10-12: 6th Annual Wildcat Gem Fest. More than 40 vendors with demonstrations, classes and displays of gemstones, minerals, jewelry, beads, jade, fossils, opals, gold, etc. The largest on the north coast, Wildcat Gem Society's club-retail/wholesale show includes a silent auction fundraiser for Ferndale High Athletics uniform fund. Free admission. Friday noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Belotti Hall, Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. mnmartin@saber.net 707-943-1575 September 11-12: Bargain Lovers' Weekend. IT'S A GARAGE SALE... IT'S A BARN SALE... IT'S A SIDEWALK SALE... IT'S A... BARGAIN LOVERS' WEEKEND! It's the biggest sale of its kind in the history of Humboldt County. From Main Street to side streets the whole town is getting in on the act! More than 100 different locations offering everything from antiques to zithers. New and used merchandise... toys... tools... gadgets galore... clothing... household... plants and garden... games... puzzles... kids' stuff! WOW!!! Just look for the BRIGHT YELLOW SIGNS that mark each location! Shop 'til you drop in and around the business district. Food, fun and shopping... it doesn't get much better than BARGAIN LOVERS' WEEKEND! Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 to 4. 707-786-4477 September 11: Ferndale Museum fundraiser takes place in the Ferndale Museum parking lot, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 707-786-4466 September 11: Ice Cream Social on the Village Green is a fundraiser for the Ferndale Tennis Association. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 11-12: Friends of the Ferndale Library Book Sale fundraiser takes place outside the library, Saturday and Sunday, as part of Bargain Lovers' Weekend. 707-786-9559 September TBA: Lost Coast 4x4s 8th Annual River Bar Clean-up. Volunteers gather underneath Fernbridge to clear debris from the banks of the Eel River, beginning at 9 a.m. Free barbecue lunch sponsored by Blue Lake Casino. All participants eligible for prize drawing. Gloves and trash bags provided. For additional information contact Robert McInroy, 707-786-4000. September 21: Tiny Toddlers Crafts. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 September 21 : Village Club Monthly Meeting includes a presentation to which the public is invited. A women’s organization, The Village Club meets monthly for programs of community interest the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., September through May. The Club supports local organizations and bestows an annual scholarship on a Ferndale college student. Membership is open to all women residing in Ferndale. Please call Lois Keller, 786-9128, for information on this month's meeting. September 22: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. October 5: Tiny Tumblers. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 October TBA: Lost Coast Beer & Bocce. Ferndale Kiwanis hosts the Bocce tournament sponsored by Lost Coast Brewery. Medallions, prize drawings, music and food. Teams accepted on a first come first served basis. Registration—8:30 a.m., tournament start—9 a.m., Firemen’s Park Bocce Court, Ferndale. For more information call Jay Parrish at 496-7005, or Stacey Edgmon at 786-9798. Pdf application form online. October TBA: North Coast Stand Down. The North Coast Stand Down reaches out to local veterans and their families with community-based, grassroots programs. A comprehensive support system designed for returning vets to transition successfully from military to civilian life begins Friday at 8 a.m. and ends Sunday at noon. Volunteers and sponsors sought. Contact: Redwoods Vet Center, (707) 444-8271, or the Director of North Coast Stand Down, Kim Hall, at (707) 616-4311. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. October TBA: Horsemanship Skills 4-Day Clinic with Jerry Tindell, featuring advanced riding skills. Develop understanding, timing and feel for your horse. Humboldt County Fair Assn. Covered Arena. 707-786-9511 October 13: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. October TBA: Assumption Parish Bazaar is old fashioned fun at Portuguese Hall Friday and Saturday. Bingo, fish pond, country store, fancy work booth, etc. Spaghetti dinner served 6 to 7:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Information: 707-786-4492 October 19: Tiny Toddlers Crafts. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 October 19: Village Club Monthly Meeting includes a presentation to which the public is invited. A women’s organization, The Village Club meets monthly for programs of community interest the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., September through May. The Club supports local organizations and bestows an annual scholarship on a Ferndale college student. Membership is open to all women residing in Ferndale. Please call Lois Keller, 786-9128, for information on this month's meeting. October TBA: Fern Cottage Harvest Tea. Fern Cottage is a picturesque farm house on the National Register of Historic Places for its historic integrity. 2 p.m. tea includes a talk, homemade cookies, and tour of the historic home built in 1866 for the cattle ranching Russ family. $15 per person. Space limited; reservations required. Three miles west of Ferndale at 2121 Centerville Road; from Ferndale's Main Street, take Ocean Avenue west (Ocean becomes Centerville). 707-444-8559
October: Halloween Costume Rentals. Ferndale Repertory Theatre has costumes to rent from a wide variety of historical periods and occupations including military, police, Oriental, Medieval, fantasy and Victorian, 1920s, through '60s. Advance appointments required. Call 786-5483 October TBA: Halloween Carnival & Chili Feed. Haunted house, dime-a-chance carnival games for the kids, cake walk, bingo, silent auction, and more good, clean Halloween fun. Fundraiser for the Ferndale Elementary class trip. Chili Feed (chili, salad, hot dogs, desserts), 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Carnival, 6-9 p.m. Adults (7th grade & older), $5; children (6th grade and younger), $4. Belotti Hall, Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Information: 707-786-5300 October 30: Final Ferndale Farmers' Market. The Southern Humboldt Farmers' Market Assn.'s certified farmers' market takes place every Saturday through the last Saturday in October, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Main and Shaw. Early season markets feature plants; later markets add vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc. October 31: St. Mark's Annual Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-Off. Family fun, games, cakewalk, hayride, live music and a candy booth for the kids. Chili judged by local dignitaries at the beginning of festivities, followed by hot dogs and chips with a taste of chili for other attendees, free. 5:30-8:30 p.m. St. Mark's, Fern & Berding Streets. November 2: Tiny Tumblers. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 November 10: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. November TBA: Ferndale High School Homecoming. Parade starts at 9 a.m. with the JV football game at 11:30 p.m. and Varsity beginning at 2 p.m. November 13: St Mark’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner. Fundraising dinner supports educational needs. Open to all, the second Saturday in November. Adults, $7; ages 6-10, $4; free to children 5 and younger. 4-7 p.m. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Fern & Berding Sts. November 16: Tiny Toddlers Crafts. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 November 16: Village Club Monthly Meeting includes a presentation to which the public is invited. A women’s organization, The Village Club meets monthly for programs of community interest the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., September through May. The Club supports local organizations and bestows an annual scholarship on a Ferndale college student. Membership is open to all women residing in Ferndale. Please call Lois Keller, 786-9128, for information on this month's meeting. November 24: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. November 25: Community Thanksgiving Service. Members of Ferndale's six churches join together to give thanks in an ecumenical service at Assumption Church, 10 a.m. 707-786-9551. November 26-27: The Folks Christmas Crafts Fair. Veterans Memorial Building, Main Street, Ferndale. Contact: Donell McCanless, 707-786-9995 December TBA: Matinee Holiday Theatre. An original holiday production is available to elementary school groups for $1 per ticket, thanks to sponsorship from the Bertha Russ-Lytel Foundation. General admission $5. Tuesdays through Thursdays at 10 a.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 707-786-5483
December 4: 41st Annual Christmas Celebration in Song. An eclectic selection of sacred and inspiring music from across the centuries and around the world, plus readings to inspire your holiday spirit. With more than 60 voices, The Ferndale Community Choir ushers in the Christmas season as it has for three generations of listeners. Ferndale Community Church, 8 p.m. 707-786-4477 December 5: 41st Annual Christmas Celebration in Song. The Ferndale Community Choir gives an encore performance, concluding in time for everyone to attend the lighting of America's tallest living Christmas tree. An eclectic selection of sacred and inspiring music from across the centuries and around the world, plus readings to inspire your holiday spirit. With more than 60 voices, The Ferndale Community Choir ushers in the Christmas season as it has for three generations of listeners. Assumption Church, 3 p.m. 707-786-4477. December 5: Portuguese Linguica and Beans Dinner features food and friendliness on tree lighting night at Portuguese Hall, 5-8 p.m. 707-786-4222
December 7: Tiny Tumblers. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 December 8: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. December TBA: Fern Cottage Victorian Christmas. Three miles west of Ferndale, Fern Cottage is on the National Register of Historic Places. 707-786-4835 December 11: Victorian Christmas. Step back in time to enjoy the warm feeling of an olde-fashioned Victorian Christmas in Ferndale. Shopkeepers, town folk and visitors are encouraged to dress in Victorian fashion and stroll Ferndale's Main Street. Wear actual vintage clothing, sew your own outfit or use your imagination to create something fun with an olde-time flare. Entertainment by Mirth First Barbershop Quarter, strolling carolers and brass band. Newsboys offer the scoop on the day’s activities as youngsters peddle Lavender Tuzzy Muzzies, Tea Cakes, Hand-pressed Apple Cider, etc. Enjoy youthful artistry on decorated paper fans and parasols displayed in Main Street businesses. Main Street will be lit up – including the living Christmas tree at the end of town. Make your holiday shopping something out of the ordinary. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Informal sidewalk costume parade at 3 p.m. 707-786-9500 (Fashion information/hints -- evenings only -- Lori)
December 18: Christmas Brass Band strolls Main Street from 2-4 p.m. for your holiday entertainment. Scotia Saxophones as well as the Scotia Brass Choir will be playing traditional Christmas favorites. December 19: 6th Annual Old Fashioned Chicken Dinner. Prior to the Ferndale Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade, treat yourself to a comforting hot dinner of baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, homemade French bread, beverage and dessert. Adults, $12; Children 10 and under, $6. Sponsored by the Ferndale Assumption Parish for the Assumption Church Building Fund, 4 to 7 pm, Ferndale Community Center, Firemen's Park, end of Main Street.
December 21: Tiny Toddlers Crafts. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 December 21: Village Club Monthly Meeting includes a presentation to which the public is invited. A women’s organization, The Village Club meets monthly for programs of community interest the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., September through May. The Club supports local organizations and bestows an annual scholarship on a Ferndale college student. Membership is open to all women residing in Ferndale. Please call Lois Keller, 786-9128, for information on this month's meeting. December 22: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. December 31-January 1: New Year's Barrel Bash. Two days of fun for barrel racers include 4D payouts, average awards and saddle awarded by drawing. Sign-ups and time-only runs, Dec. 31, 6-7 p.m. and Jan. 1, 10-11 a.m. Calcutta auction, 11 a.m. Racing begins after the auction. Presented by Barrels by the Bay and sponsored by North State Barrel Racing Assn. and Barrel Racers National 4D. Time only runs, $5. Open entry fee $50 + $5 office fee. +$5 for nonmembers. Covered Arena, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. Information: Christine Huston, 707-845-0291, or Cork Pickle, 707-407-6635. Events, 2011First Tuesdays : Tiny Tumblers. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 Third Tuesdays: Tiny Toddlers Crafts. Children play and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment while moms have coffee and chat with other great moms. Ages 1-5 years old, free to the public. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11am. St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 786-9353 Third Tuesdays: Village Club Monthly Meeting includes a presentation to which the public is invited. A women’s organization, The Village Club meets monthly for programs of community interest the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., September through May. The Club supports local organizations and bestows an annual scholarship on a Ferndale college student. Membership is open to all women residing in Ferndale. Please call Lois Keller, 786-9128, for information on this month's meeting. Second and Fourth Wednesdays: Support Group. Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. January TBA: St Mark’s Baked Potato Feed with all the trimmings. Fundraiser for St. Mark's women's group supports scholarships for conventions, etc. Call St. Mark’s Lutheran Church for time and prices: 707-786-9353 January TBA: Frey of Ferndale. Slot car racing teams gather for a two-day marathon at the Fairgrounds' Belotti Hall. |
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May
31: Memorial Day Parade. Ferndale veterans and other organizations
coordinate the 10 a.m. parade and solemn remembrance of the day.
Wild
and crazy people-powered sculptures traverse land, sand, and water
to travel from the Arcata Plaza (10 a.m. viewing, noon start Saturday)
to the finish line in the Victorian Village of Ferndale (finishing
any time after noon Monday).It's all for the glory! Dessert awards
ceremony open to the public, beginning around 5:30 p.m., location
TBA. 
June
TBA: The Lost Coast Kennel Club Show, AKC Licensed Dog Conformation & Obedience. More
than 500 entrants. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(or whenever Best in Show judging is completed). 
July
TBA: 
October 27:
Support Group. Humboldt Senior
Resource Center (Adult Day Care Center) of Eureka and Fortuna sponsors
free meetings at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall for caregivers and anyone
who has a loved one enduring Alzheimer's, dementia or other related
brain diseases. 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
