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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. kineticgrandchampionship.com. 889-3024.

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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.

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Mechanical Menagerie

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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.

STAFF PICK / music

Vidagua CD Release

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Tomorrow, 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. Reggae-meets-Latin bilingual vocal duo Vidagua is celebrating the release of a self-titled CD. theredfoxtavern.com. 269-0282.

Veterans Job Fair and Stand Down

What:

The North Coast Stand Down will be held this weekend October 1-3rd 2010 at the Ferndale Fair Grounds.  The purpose of the North Coast Stand Down is to reach out to local veterans and their families to receive medical attention, clothing and other supplies.  If you know a vet or would like to volunteer, you can get more information @ www.northcoaststanddown.org or call 707-826-6272.  We are accepting donations for mostly men’s clothing including denim, shoes, warm coats, sweaters, hoodies, etc.  We also need volunteers to help with set up and tear down, or to help in the various areas (Veterinary doctors, barbers/hair stylists, Doctors, retail experts, food servers, etc.)  Vets are encouraged to register early @ www.northcoaststanddown.org .  This event is free to all registered vet’s and their families.

When/where:

Dates
Timevarious
Phone707-442-4322
VenueFerndale Fairgrounds
CostFree
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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.