STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free
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. kineticgrandchampionship.com. 889-3024.
music
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.
events
Today, 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
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.
What:
John Driscoll/The Times-Standard http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_16783033
12/05/2010
The U.S. Navy has decided to hold a set of public meetings about its proposed expansion of training grounds on the West Coast, after concerns about environmental effects reached the surface.
Rep. Mike Thompson requested the meetings on the Northwest Training Range Complex, which stretches from the Puget Sound area to the water off southern Humboldt County. In all, the range is 122,400 square nautical miles. Most air, surface and subsurface training occurs off Washington, and in California, exercises take place from 12 to 250 miles offshore.
Concerns about harm to marine mammals, the rich fisheries off the coast and the use of depleted uranium in ammunition have been raised since the Navy first released an environmental analysis of the expansion earlier this year.
In the environmental document, the Navy says that shock waves from inert bombs, intact missiles and targets hitting the water’s surface could injure fish and that underwater explosions — in designated areas off Washington — could hurt invertebrates. But the report determines that the effects would not be significant overall.
Sonar emissions and increased ship traffic may affect marine mammals along the coast, the report reads, but the intensity, duration and frequency of its use isn’t likely to hurt protected species.
Thompson, D-St. Helena, said that he wants a trained Navy, especially given the terrorist threats the United States faces — but he wants the Navy to minimize its effects a on sensitive marine areas. He said the Navy should not proceed with the range expansion until the scientific studies it has ordered are done.
”My biggest concern is they’re moving ahead before we really know if there’s danger they can do,” Thompson said.
Thompson also said he’s appreciative that the Navy is willing to come and hear from concerned citizens.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 5-7 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-822-7711 |
| Venue | Wharfinger Building |
| Web site |
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.
