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Events, 2010Events subject to change without notice. Check with event organizers for updates. Saturdays, through Oct.: Southern Humboldt Farmers' Market Assn. Certified Farmers' Market: Corner of Main and Shaw, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 1: Bocce Evening Play. Open Bocce play at 4 p.m. every Wednesday. Come join in the fun. Open to the public. Beginners and experienced welcome. Ferndale Bocce court, Firemen’s Park September 5: Bocce Potluck. Bring some goodies to share and enjoy an afternoon of bocce play and camaraderie with some fine folks on the first Sunday of the month. Open to all. Ferndale Bocce court, Firemen’s Park September 8: Bocce Evening Play. Open Bocce play at 4 p.m. every Wednesday. Come join in the fun. Open to the public. Beginners and experienced welcome. Ferndale Bocce court, Firemen’s Park 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: 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 This Saturday at the Farmers' Market: . Southern Humboldt Farmers' Market Assn. Certified Farmers' Market. Corner of Main and Shaw, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 12: Sunday Bocce. Open bocce play every Sunday at 1 p.m. Open to all. Come join in a fun afternoon of bocce games. New players welcome! Ferndale Bocce court, Firemen’s Park September 15: Bocce Evening Play. Open Bocce play at 4 p.m. every Wednesday. Come join in the fun. Open to the public. Beginners and experienced welcome. Ferndale Bocce court, Firemen’s Park
This Saturday at the Farmers' Market: . Southern Humboldt Farmers' Market Assn. Certified Farmers' Market. Corner of Main and Shaw, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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. September 25: Bocce Tournament. Four-person, double-elimination event. All teams play one game on grass and finish tournament on shell courts. Music. Food and drink available at a nominal cost. Sponsored by The Lost Coast Brewery, Ferndale Kiwanis Club fundraiser supports local community. Entry: $25/person, $100/team, limit of 24 teams. Registration: 8:30 a.m.; play: 9 a.m. For applications contact Jay Parrish, 707- 496-7005, or Stacy Edgmon, 707-786-9798. Ferndale Bocce court, Firemen’s Park September 25: Free E-Waste Drop-Off at Eel River Resource & Recovery's Fortuna transfer station scrap yard includes appliances and car batteries, TVs, computer monitors, plasma screens, LCD screens, laptops, computer towers, VCRs, DVD players, printers, copiers, faxes, calculators, stereo systems, cell phones, telephones, microwaves, answering machines, and printed circuit boards. No electrical or household hazardous wastes (no plastic vacuum cleaners, irons, toasters, flourescent tubes, light bulbs, batteries, paint, solvents or oil). 850 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna. Approach from Riverwalk Drive's southbound lane, not N 12th St. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This Saturday at the Farmers' Market: . Southern Humboldt Farmers' Market Assn. Certified Farmers' Market. Corner of Main and Shaw, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
This Saturday at the Farmers' Market: . Southern Humboldt Farmers' Market Assn. Certified Farmers' Market. Corner of Main and Shaw, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 1-3: 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 2: St Mark’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner. Fundraising dinner supports educational needs. Open to all. Adults, $7; ages 6-10, $4; free to children 5 and younger. 4-7 p.m. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Fern & Berding Sts. 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: 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 This Saturday at the Farmers' Market: . Southern Humboldt Farmers' Market Assn. Certified Farmers' Market. Corner of Main and Shaw, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 13: Ferndale Museum DVD and Book Sale. “Walking the Wildcat” and “Home on the Grange” will be available on a DVD, along with a third short, “A Song for Claude.” Museum members - $15, non-members -$25 (includes a one year membership.) The films will be shown in a loop during the sale. Ferndale City Hall, 1 to 5 p.m. 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. This Saturday at the Farmers' Market: . Southern Humboldt Farmers' Market Assn. Certified Farmers' Market. Corner of Main and Shaw, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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. This Saturday at the Farmers' Market: . Southern Humboldt Farmers' Market Assn. Certified Farmers' Market. Corner of Main and Shaw, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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
This Saturday at the Farmers' Market: . Southern Humboldt Farmers' Market Assn. Certified Farmers' Market. Corner of Main and Shaw, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 29: 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 10: Historical Film, "Letters Home." Letters written to their families and to The Ferndale Enterprise by U.S. Armed Forces servicemen and women from Ferndale/Bear River/Mattole between February 1941 and late 1946. Full-length feature created by the Ferndale Museum has letters read, often by members of their families, with original footage on local war efforts by Jack Tipple, Sr., plus hundreds of photographs, video interviews with veterans, and widows, children, and family and friends of veterans. Ferndale Veteran’s Memorial Building, shown twice, 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets available in Ferndale at the Museum, Lentz Department Store, and Rings Pharmacy and in Fortuna from Green’s Pharmacy. Museum members, $5; non-members, $20 (includes a one year membership); World War II veterans and/or their spouses free of charge. Advance tickets recommended. 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 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 20: Victorian Holidays. Step back in time to enjoy the warm feeling of an olde-fashioned Victorian holiday in Ferndale. Shopkeepers, town folk and visitors dress in Victorian attire to 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. Carolers, musical and other entertainments. The Beaux & Belles perform from 11 am-1 pm; barbershop quartet Mirth First performs on Main St from 1-3 pm. Victorian song and music by Brad Curtis and Dana Christen at Parasol Arts. Make your holiday shopping something out of the ordinary. 707-786-9500 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: Ferndale Museum Annual Appreciation Luncheon for volunteers, patron-level donors, newsletter sponsors and participants in the oral history interview program. Ferndale City Hall, noon. 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 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 15-16 : 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 5: Ferndale Rotary Club Steak and Lobster Dinner. Annual fundraiser. Advance tickets required. Belotti Hall, Humboldt County Fairgrounds.
February 12: Packing Clinic sponsored by Backcountry Horsemen of California Redwood Unit, and BLM mustang adoptions. Fairgrounds. 707-786-9637 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 20: 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 TBA: Annual Gala for the over-21 crowd benefits the Ferndale Children's Center. Food, music, silent auction, local beers and wines (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) from Humboldt, Sonoma, Mendocino and Napa Counties. $20 donation requested. 6:30-9 p.m. Ferndale Community Center, Firemen's Park. 707-786-4386 TBA: Horse Trials Clinic. How obstacles are judged, how rules apply to obstacles and making your ride safer, how you can improve your obstacle scores, improving your performance with your horse as a team and answer most of your questions. 9 am to 3 pm, Fairgrounds Covered Arena. 707-786-9511 March 4-5 : Fray of Ferndale. Slot car racing teams gather for a two-day marathon at the Fairgrounds' Belotti Hall. March 13: 34th Annual Foggy Bottoms Milk Run. A Sunday family run conducted by the Six Rivers Running Club since 1978 with three different courses through Ferndale farmlands to the Main Street finish line, starting at noon. All new 10-mile course; no water crossings. Email the race director
TBA: Luna de Colores Family Friendship Night / Noche Familiar de Amistad. Come learn to make your own corn tortillas. Potluck: bring your favorite tortilla filling, your own plates and utensils. Milk, juice, & ice cream provided. After dinner, Mexican Bingo, in English & Spanish, with lots of fun prizes. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Turf Room, Humboldt County Fairgrounds. 707-786-9511 TBA: Gymkana, Sponsored by California State Horseman Association, Region 13. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Covered Arena, Humboldt County Fairgrounds. 707-786-9511 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.
April 16 : 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 April 23: 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 24: 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 24: 41st 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 TBA: The California Mille visits Ferndale. 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 TBA: 4-H Pancake Breakfast fundraiser in the Turf Room at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale. 8 a.m. to noon April TBA: Ferndale Fantastic Flea in Belotti Hall at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30-May 1: Encore Performances of the 41st Annual Easter Concert.The 50-voice Ferndale Community Choir performs sacred songs of the season. Saturday: Christ Episcopal Church, 15th & H Streets, Eureka, 8 p.m.Sunday: Ferndale Community Church, 712 Main St., Ferndale, 3 p.m. 707-786-4477 May 7: 33rd 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 14: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta presented by Ferndale Elementary School students. Parade down Main Street, 11 a.m. Live Mariachi Santa Rosa, Mexican Folklorico dancing, and delicious authentic Mexican food at Belotti Hall, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, noon to 3 p.m. Free admission. 707-786-9668.
May 30: Memorial Day Parade. Ferndale veterans and other organizations coordinate the 10 a.m. parade and solemn remembrance of the day.
Saturdays, through Oct.: Southern Humboldt Farmers' Market Assn. Certified Farmers' Market: Corner of Main and Shaw. Early season markets feature plants and baked goods; later markets add vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., through the last Saturday in October. June 4: 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 TBA: Dairy Goat Show. 8 am Saturday to 11 pm Sunday, Humboldt County Fairgrounds 786-9511 June 4: 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. 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 TBA: Ferndale High School Graduation / Safe & Sober Grad Night. 7:30 p.m. Belotti Hall, Lath House & Art Buildings, Humboldt County Fairgrounds. June TBA: Ferndale Elementary School 8th Grade Graduation. 7:30 p.m. Belotti Hall, Humboldt County Fairgrounds. June 11-12/TBA: 87th Annual Portuguese Holy Ghost Festa. 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
TBA: Fern Cottage Open for Tours. Built in 1866 for the cattle ranching Russ family, Fern Cottage is a picturesque farm house on the National Register of Historic Places for its historic integrity. Three miles west of Ferndale at 2121 Centerville Road; from Ferndale's Main Street, take Ocean Avenue west (Ocean becomes Centerville). Historic home tours Wed.-Sun. 11 to 4, and by appt., through Labor Day. 707-786-4835
June 26: Street Dance hosted by the Victorian Inn, corner of Main St. & Ocean Ave. Ferndale's 4th of July Celebration:
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