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

44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race

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Tomorrow, 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.

music

Moksha

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Sunday, 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Five-piece kick-ass, funk rock band that lets loose in a not-so-spiritual fashion. $10. 822-1220.

art

Jesse Allen Opening

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Today, 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.

theater

The Finals

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Today, Tomorrow, 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.

Family Fun Night

What:

A Preschool and Kindergarten Family Fun Night for ages
3 to 5 will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Morris
Elementary Language Immersion School at 2395 McKinleyville Avenue in
McKinleyville.

In cooperation with KEET-TV, kids will get to make a storybook, play
with Play Dough letters, use letters to build an object, play a
Between the Lions board game and engage in other letter and
reading-themed activities.

Morris kindergarten teachers will lead games while professional
storyteller Dan O’Gara conducts an interactive storytelling session.

At the end of the evening, each family will select a free, new
children’s book to take home. Science fair exhibits made by Morris
students will also be on display. For more information, call the
Morris office at 839-1529.

When/where:

Dates
Time6-8 p.m.
Phone707-839-1529
VenueMorris Elementary School

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Mechanical Menagerie (Today)

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.