What’s happening

Aug. 9, 2010

Karate Camp

sports, for kids, etc. / 9 a.m.-noon. Health and Karate Center, 100 W. Harris, Eureka. Learn the Culture of Karate and Japan. $100. www.healthandkarate.com. 442-0255.

Kids Garden Fieldtrip

for kids / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, adjacent to College of the Redwoods, Eureka. Toddlers and preschool aged children explore the labyrinth at the Gardens and help release beneficial ladybugs. Lots of flowers, bugs, birds and trails. Bring a picnic lunch and mosquito repellant. Sponsored by North Coast Parents. 444-3627.

Puppet Making Workshop

for kids / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Susan Allen and Debbie Dew help kids make four types of fun, easy puppets. Part of WCA’s Summer Youth Program. Lunch provided. Pre-registration required. westhavenarts.org. 677-9493.

Speak Out Against Police Brutality March

events / 1 p.m. March commemorates Martin Cotton, a houseless man killed by police on August 9, 2007. 442-7465.

PFLAG Meeting

meetings / 6:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 900 Hodgson St., Eureka. Confidential support group meeting for parents, family and friends of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender. Everyone is invited. 768-3287.

Science of Mind Study Group

meetings / 7-8 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Readings and discussion about the writings of Ernest Holmes and other New Thought writers. 826-0523.

Chris Parreira (folk)

music / 7 p.m. Beachcomber Cafe, 363 Trinity St., Trinidad.

Poets on the Plaza

spoken word / 7:30 p.m. Plaza View Room, 8th and H sts., Arcata. Read/perform your original poetry. $1.

HumBrews’ Open Mic

music / 8 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. 826-2739.

Open Jam with King Bee

music / 8 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka. Don’t let Limp Bizkit win. Anyone can play guitar. Get your ass to the Boiler Room and live the dream!

Dolla Bill’s Karaoke

music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Does it feel like a Springsteen night to anyone else? 839-7580.