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Mechanical Menagerie

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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

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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.

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The Finals

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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.

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Jesse Allen Opening

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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.

Aging Gracefully in an Era of Anxiety

What:

Part I          When Loved Ones Forget

Oct. 13       Understanding dementia and our role in caring for

                     friends and family if they are affected by memory loss

                     and behavior changes

 

Part II         Staying Home – Safely

Oct. 20       Basics on home safety and preventing falls

                     - this may surprise you! 

                   This session starts with gentle exercises.

 

Part III       Who Will Speak for You?

Oct. 27         Toward the end of our lives, most        of need of someone

                     who can care for us as well as speak for us when we can

                     no longer speak for ourselves.               .

 

Each session will allow time for discussion and refreshments.

Westhaven Center for the Arts

501 S. Westhaven Dr. in Westhaven

 

These hour long workshops are free and open to the public

Call 826-1599 for additional information

When/where:

Dates
Time3-4:30 p.m.
Phone707-826-1599
VenueWesthaven Center for the Arts

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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.