upcoming

art

Jesse Allen Opening

Tomorrow, 3-9 p.m. Earth Gallery, 436 maple lane, Garberville. Collection of hand pulled prints from the ‘60s to late ‘90s. www.facebook.com/earthgallery. 923-1121.

events

Tomorrow, 8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Whimsical all-ages animal-themed benefit for Nighshade Serenade. Music by Gunsafe, fire show, animal hijinx by Blue Angel Burlesque, bellydancing and silent auction. $10. E-mail megjclarke@hotmail.com. 832-8973.

STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free

44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race

Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A 3-day, 42-mile kinetic sculpture race over land, sand, mud and water! LeMans start at the Noon Whistle on the Arcata Plaza. Follow the race through Manila, Eureka and into Ferndale on Memorial Day for the Glorious Finish. www.KineticGrandChampionship.com. 889-3024.

theater

The Finals

Today, Tomorrow, Saturday, 8 p.m. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Students of the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre’s Class of 2011 presents seven 10-minute plays. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663.

4th Annual SisterFest

What:

Pack up the family and call your friends to head out to Freshwater Park on August 7th from 11am – 2pm. Join the Eureka Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at “Sisterfest 2010” their 4th Annual Anniversary Picnic.

The Sisters have the whole park reserved! Come spend the day in the park listening to fabulous music and enjoying the entertainment. Bring your picnic blanket, basket lunch, and hang out with friends. Young, old, big or small, there is sure to be fun for all.

The Sisters will have the BBQ fired up for community members to use, so bring your favorite summer grilling items. Enjoy games for all ages. Enter Sister Lady Grace Pumpernickel’s “My Pretty Pie” contest. Judging and prizes will be awarded for the best baked summer pie.

“This is our way of giving back to the community and saying thanks for all their support throughout the year” said Sister Juana Little, *“We will be doing a Sainting Ceremony to recognize one of our amazing community leaders, so come join us in the celebration” *

For more information or directions please contact Sister Fawn @ 834-4832 or go to www.eurekasisters.org

When/where:

Dates
Time	11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone	707-834-4832
Venue	Freshwater County Park
Cost	Free

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Mechanical Menagerie (Tomorrow)

events / 8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Whimsical all-ages animal-themed benefit for Nighshade Serenade. Music by Gunsafe, fire show, animal hijinx by Blue Angel Burlesque, bellydancing and silent auction. $10. E-mail megjclarke@hotmail.com. 832-8973.