book sales
Friends of the Redwood Library will be holding a huge Spring Book Sale on Friday and Saturday (April 19th and 20th) from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Eureka Library, 1313 Third Street.
Friday sales are exclusive to members and memberships are available in-store. Saturday's sale is open to everyone.
Thousands of books will be available for purchase. This year's sale will focus particularly on the history field, with many cookbooks as well as CDs and DVDs on sale. Many of the books on sale are in “like new” condition.
Cash sales are welcome. Small charges are welcome. Credit cards are accepted for purchases of $5 or more, including memberships. Proceeds from sales will benefit the entire Humboldt County Library System.
zero waste
Zero Waste Humboldt will hold a “Zero Waste Market” on Saturday, April 20th in the parking lot of the Arcata North Coast Co-op.The event, which celebrates Earth Day, will take place from 2 to 6:30 p.m.
Vendors, food, nonprofit booths, reuse pop-ups, face painting, children's clothing swaps, plant swaps, CRV donation drop-off sites, and more are planned.
Bird watching tour
The Redwood Area Audubon Society will host a free guided birding tour along the Eureka Waterfront Trail on April 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. with leader Ralph Butcher.
This relatively urban trail offers the potential to observe species richness and diversity compared to many remote locations. Listen carefully for cormorants, loons, grebes, and even otters diving for food in the bays along the trail. This walk is a flat, paved path that is wheelchair accessible. To join this field trip, please email Ralph at thebook@reninet.com.
Wild bird watching event
Celebrate Earth Day with night bird and plant viewing. Join Redwood Area Audubon Society and trip leader Janelle Czonacki in front of Mad River Brewery in Blue Lake on April 22 from 5:50 to 7 p.m.
From there, everyone crosses the Mad River Bridge and walks along the levee or through the cottonwoods. This is the best place to see birds in any area. Participants will look for sparrows, wrens, swallows, birds of prey, and even nesting deer. Along the way, participants will observe plants and discuss how they are connected to local bird species.
hospice fundraiser
Hospice of Humboldt will hold a “Magic of Compassion” fundraiser on May 18 at 5 p.m. at the Sequoia Conference Center, 901 Myrtle Avenue in Eureka.
The event will include magic performances, dinner and drinks, and a celebration of kindness and community. This event provides an opportunity to show your support for Hospice of Humboldt without a traditional silent or live auction.
Tickets are $100 each. For more information, please visit https://www.hospiceofhumboldt.org/magic.
All donations stay local and help Hospice of Humboldt continue to provide this important care in our community. Donations can be made online at www.hospiceofhumboldt.org, by phone at 707-445-8443, or by mail at 3327 Timber Fall Court, Eureka, CA, 95503.
Hospice of Humboldt has been serving local families since 1979 and has a staff of 100 people working with more than 75 volunteers.
