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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.

theater

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.

events

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.

art

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.

BridgeFest 2011

What:

You are cordially invited to the 14th Annual BridgeFest on August 21st from 10-5. Entertainment includes live local music, arts and crafts fair on the old historic bridge, Jr. Alien’s Zone for the kids, Intergalactic Flying Saucer Trials and Mouse Trap Car Races (anyone can join these contests, check out official rules at www.bridgevillecommunitycenter.org), & The 1st Annual Fun Run (free) consisting of 2 mile run or 1/2 mile walk starting at 10:30am. The Run is sponsored by The Six River’s Lion Club. There will be a Raffle and Silent Dutch Auction hosted by the Bridgeville Community Center with valueable prizes from all over Humboldt County, such as an overnight stay for 2 at Benbow Inn and a serigraph by Michael Guerriero. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. BBQ available provided by BVFC. As always parking and admission are free. Please no dogs at this event. Bands include Bridgeville Harp Ensemble, Hearthfire, Melange and other various local artists.

When/where:

Dates
Time10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone707-777-1775
VenueBridgeville
CostFree

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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.