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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.

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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.

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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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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.

Wine Cheese and Chocolate: A Taste For Kids’ Sake

What:

Save the date! North Coast Big Brothers Big Sisters in conjunction with the Community Alliance with Family Farmers reminds the community that this year’s 11th Annual Wine,Cheese and Chocolate: A Taste for Kids’ Sake gala will be held at the Eureka Adorni Center from 5:30-8:30pm on October 2nd, 2009.  This year’s event will be dedicated to celebratingLocal Food Month as well as the North Coast Co-op sponsored Eat Local Challenge, by featuring elegant local and regional fare from Northern California businesses. All tickets will be available during Local Food Month events as well as at the Co-op stores, The Works, Libations and Art of Wine. To find out more about how to sponsor this event, volunteer or for a sneak peak at our featured local businesses, visit www.ncbbbs.orgcaff.org/humboldt or call 445-4871.

When/where:

Dates
Time5:30-8:30 p.m.
Phone707-445-4871
VenueAdorni Recreation Center
Cost$25.00
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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.