Apr 05 Saturday
Step into the world of Saturday Speaker Series: Virginia Howard Mullan "Humboldt County Courts World鈥檚 Fairs Florence Harrie (1889鈥1981, Karuk) and experience the legacy of a master weaver. Born at Katim卯in, the Karuk center of the world, Florence returned to her ancestral home after boarding school to learn the art of gathering and weaving from renowned weavers like Elizabeth Hickox. She made her living through her craft and today, her great-grandson, Bradley Marshall, has lovingly curated this exhibit to bring her story home.What makes this exhibit so special?Florence鈥檚 personal weaving chairThe last basket she ever woveA ceremonial dress made by her descendants that still dances in ceremonies todayJoin us at the Clarke Historical Museum and immerse yourself in this deeply personal tribute to a Karuk cultural icon. Don鈥檛 miss it!February 8 - May 31, 2025 at the Clarke Historical Museum
A benefit show & party:Come to an evening of artful community to raise funds for Brian 鈥滺akiym Sha'ir鈥 Simpson, a Black father, firefighter, community leader, and poet who was wrongfully incarcerated for defending himself against a racially motivated physical attack while on the job in Josephine County, Oregon. A.R.T. Wave is an opportunity to bring our community together, and, in the words of Hakiym, 鈥渃reate transformative change at the intersections of race, class, and gender so that this senseless violence will not be perpetrated against anyone else for being different.鈥 The night will include Hakiym's poetry and story, local poets and music, food, raffle baskets and silent auction items from local businesses and artists, and more! Ways to get involved in Hakiym's campaign as well as petitions to sign will also be available.
Some of the amazing performers are Xicana poet, artist and community organizer Manya Yana Campos; poet and musician Lilith Andromeda; Hannah Mayree of Black Banjo Reclamation Project; musician and community organizer Lxor; and cumbia group Los Mapaches. A.R.T. Wave will be hosted by the ever talented Micah Blacklight and feature words from B.A.S.E. Southern Oregon (a nonprofit community organization that provides events, community information-sharing, connection, support, and resources that work towards the well-being and advancement of Black residents living in Southern Oregon).
Apr 06 Sunday
The Humboldt Repair Cafe is a free community fix it event where volunteers repair broken items brought in by community members. Repairs are first come, first served. No items larger than one person can carry. For more info contact: Arcata Recreation Division at Arcata Recreation 鈥 (707) 825-2202
Equamore Horse Sanctuary Fund-A-Need "Open Barn" Event
Apr 07 Monday
The South Coast Folk Society invites all dancers, and would-be dancers, to our free fitness class every Monday morning at 9:00AM in North Bend. Women and men, young and old, are all encouraged to join the fun as we learn a variety of invigorating beginner-friendly dances from the United States and around the world. Singles, couples, and drop-ins are all welcome. No prior experience or partner needed.
We meet every Monday for this popular social gathering. Each class is special, so please come when you can. Skilled instructors will guide you every step of the way. The dances are easy to learn and appropriate for all ages. It鈥檚 a great opportunity to enjoy beautiful music and joyful movement in a friendly social environment.
We meet at the North Bend Senior Center for this free weekly class. The center is located at 1470 Airport Lane in North Bend and open to all ages. Casual clothes are recommended, and comfortable dancing shoes. The class features dances from America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Dance styles include circle dances, line dances, partner dances and sets. All are basic beginner level dances, fun to do and easy to learn. For more information about the classes, call Paul Poresky at 541-404-8267.
A screening of the award-winning film, MAKE A CIRCLE, will be shown at the Ashland Library on Monday, April 7 from 6-8pm. It highlights a group of child care educators as they strive to provide quality early childhood education in a challenging child care system. Film will be followed by a short Q & A session. For info: 541-840-5325.
Apr 08 Tuesday
The River Management Society invites river professionals to join us for a week of technical training and peer learning in the immediate aftermath of the largest dam removal in US history at our Restoring Rivers for a Resilient Future River Management Training Symposium! The event will take place April 8-10, 2025, at Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites in Ashland, Oregon, with field sessions at regional restoration sites.
Restoring free flow to nearly 300 miles of the Klamath River will provide a unique backdrop for sharing strategies and techniques that are restoring and rehabilitating watersheds and their communities across the country. Decades in the making, this landmark dam removal project is a national case study in how to create previously unthinkable change through the restoration of relationships and the renewal of collaboration to create more resilient communities. In addition to the historic work on the Klamath, we look forward to learning how groups are applying skills related to river flow, water quality and collaborative experiences where you live and work.
Professionals from across the country鈥攔iver managers, rangers, outfitters, planners, water trail coordinators, advocates, community leaders, scientists, and students alike鈥攚ill share how they are evolving multidisciplinary, collaborative approaches to address a range of topics including visitor use, flood prevention and recovery, fire and forest resilience, water quality, responsible recreation, and development. We are confident that you will gain new insights and practical tools you can apply to reset your rivers鈥 ecological integrity and biodiversity, re-establish connections between their human communities and ecosystems, and renew their long-term vitality.
Learn more: https://www.river-management.org/2025-rms-symposium