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STAFF PICK / events, art, free

Arts! Arcata

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Tomorrow, 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Self-guided, public art phenomenon featuring the work of more than 60 visual artists and live musicians at 30 participating locations. www.artsarcata.com. 822-4500.

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Sister Carol (reggae)

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Saturday, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.

STAFF PICK / movies

Ocean Night Film Screening

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Today, 7 p.m. Arcata Theater Lounge, 1036 G St. Screening wet films Ancient Sea Turtles Stranded in the Modern World and Lost In The Ether. Sponsored by Ocean Conservancy, Humboldt Surfrider and Humboldt Baykeeper. $3. 822-1220.

STAFF PICK / music

Ash Reiter, Gunsafe, The Bandage (indie rock)

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Today, 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Katie Hennessy’s indie pick of the damn week! Be amazing! $3. 444-1344.

What’s happening

May 12, 2010

Drive Safe, Drive Smart

STAFF PICK / for kids / 5:30-8 p.m. Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department, 50 West Center St., Rio Dell. Teens learn about how to get a provisional driver license, new laws for young drivers, how and where collisions occur, and safe driving tips. Free pizza, beverages and door prizes. 268-2132.


ServSafe Certification

seminar / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. College of the Redwoods McKinleyville Site, 1520 City Center Road. One-day workshop assists restaurants and other food handling businesses in complying with AB 1978/Campbell. Fees include textbook, food safety and sanitation instruction, demonstrations and certification examination fee. $150. www.redwoods.edu/departments/community-ed. 839-6290.

Historic Archaeology Lab Opportunity

etc. / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Forum, BSS Building, HSU. None. E-mail crf@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.

Humboldt Taxpayers

meetings / 11:45 a.m. Samoa Cookhouse, Samoa Road, Arcata. Guest speaker Eureka City Manager David Tyson with discussion on the ballot measures Eureka will be submitting to the voters in November. 443-7954.

Joe Garceau Unplugged

music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.

Sheriff Candidates Forum

meetings / 5:30 p.m. Garberville Veterans Memorial Hall. Candidates Michael R. Hislop and Mike Downey take written questions from the audience. www.lwvhc.org. 444-9252.

Skirt Fitting and Construction

art / 6-9 p.m. Eureka. None. $65. 269-4000.

Solar Hot Water Workshop

lecture / 6:45 p.m. Redwood Coast Energy Authority, 517 Fifth St., Eureka. Helpful for homeowners, business owners, and anyone interested in learning more about solar power in Humboldt County. www.eco-hostel.org.

Dharma Dojo

music / 7-10 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. www.myspace.com/dharmadojo. 822-3453.

Pros and Cons of Propositions

elections / 7 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. The public is invited to learn about the Pros and Cons of the propositions on the June ballot with the League of Women Voters of Humboldt County. 444-9252.

Democratic Central Committee Meeting

meetings / 7 p.m. Democratic Headquarters, 129 Fifth St., Eureka. Humboldt County DCC holds its regular monthly meeting.

KEET-TV County Supervisor Candidate Forum

elections / 7 p.m. Featuring Humboldt County Supervisor, Fifth District candidates Patrick Cleary, Ryan Sundberg, Jeffrey Lytle and Pat Higgins. 445-0813.

Chris Parreira (folk)

music / 8-11 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. www.chrisparreira.com. 839-7580.

Free Intro to Argentine Tango

dance / 8-9 p.m. Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St. Free 2-week introductory class. www.tangodelsol.net. 858-228-7546.

Reggae & Dancehall

music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Dance to reggae and dancehall music at the Jam. Special guests every week! 822-4766.

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Ash Reiter, Gunsafe, The Bandage (indie rock) (Today)

music / 9 p.m. Lil' Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Katie Hennessy's indie pick of the damn week! Be amazing! $3. 444-1344.