STAFF PICK / theater
Today, 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Gathering of local and Bay Area puppeteers including Lush Newton, James Hildebrant, Sean Powers, Mark Dupre and Issac Bluefoot. Presented in a cabaret format with live music by Tim Gray and Jill Petricca. $10/$8 students and seniors. arcataplayhouse.org. 822-1575.
STAFF PICK / events
Feb. 18, 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Annual shindig features Pom Pom Queens of Bat N’ Rouge fame, Rutabaga Queens, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Dell’Arte, Shea Freelove, the Eye Rockestra, live and silent auction and is hosted by Bob Ornelas. Bring a donation for Food for People. $15/$25 a pair. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
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Today, Friday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main Street. John Osborne’s sharply funny, fiercely honest exploration of political disillusionment and basic human yearning. Directed by John Heckel. $15/$13 students and seniors. ferndale-rep.org. 800-838-3006.
STAFF PICK / music
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Cosmic auditory scientist blows your mind. R/D and Noah D open. $15. arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
What:
November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month. On Tuesday, November 17th, the Humboldt Senior Resource Center and members of the Dementia Care Coalition will be conducting memory screenings in Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, McKinleyville and Trinidad. While these screenings do not diagnosis Alzheimer’s or other dementias, they do sometimes help point out areas that require further discussion with one’s physician. This event is part of National Memory Screening Day, a program of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, which promotes early detection and intervention for those concerned about memory loss.
Many conditions that cause dementia are reversible. Memory can be affected by factors ranging from stress and lack of sleep to vitamin deficiencies, depression or thyroid problems. In general, the earlier the diagnosis, the easier it is to treat the problem.
Early diagnosis is equally important if someone does have irreversible dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. Available medications work best the earlier they are given. Early detection allows patients to access support services and make important decisions about their care and other planning issues. Caregivers and family members are also able to access services such as support groups and day care. Although no one wants to think about the possibility of having dementia, a memory screening can begin to provide answers. These screenings are by appointment only by calling 443-9747.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 9 a.m. |
| Phone | 707-443-9747 |
| Venue | Humboldt Senior Resource Center |
STAFF PICK / music, dance / 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
