Broadband Disconnect

Even if this particular project doesn’t go through, local leaders are making big strides in assessing the demand for and availability of broadband on the North Coast. Kathy Moxon, director of Redwood Coast Rural Action, said a special report detailing those and related factors is nearly ready for release and should help us get “more than our share of the [federal] economic stimulus package.” For a preview of the information, including a bunch of really nifty maps, visit redwoodcoastconnect.humboldt.edu.

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44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race

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

Flow 2012 Fashion Show

STAFF PICK / events / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Student designed and produced clothing. Fundraiser for Arcata Arts Institute. $35/$25 students. artsinstitute.net. 822-1220.

Woodside Preschool's Rummage/Bake Sale

events / 8 a.m.-noon. Woodside Preschool, 900 Hodgson St, Eureka. www.woodsidepreschool.com. 445-9132.

Lanphere Dunes Restoration

STAFF PICK / outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School. Help remove non-native invasives at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Tools and gloves provided, wear work clothes and bring water. Carpool to the protected site. 444-1397.

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