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ON THE COVER | NEWS & VIEWS | THE TOWN DANDY May 15, 2008
Arts & Crafts Summer Art. Classes beginning in June.Watercolor, graphite pencil, chalk, figure drawing, knitting and drawing & composition.For more information please call 269-4000 or pick up a class list at 605 K Street, Eureka.CR Community Education. (0515) Needlecrafts Discover Knitting. Mondays, June 2-June 23, 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Beginning knitters will learn basic stitches and advanced students will be challenged with an array of more difficult stitches. Handouts and all materials supplied by the instructor. Fee: $65. To register, call 269-4004, CR Community Education. (0515) Communication Humboldt Mediation Services presents a Basic Communication and Conflict Management Workshop. On Saturday, June 28. This one-day workshop will address interpersonal conflict management as well as business and workplace related communication issues. Participants learn and practice proven techniques for good communication.Some of the practical tools you will learn include understanding listening behaviors and attitudes, creating workable solutions and stress and anger management (yours and others'). An interactive, fun way to improve your communication skills! Cost: $70 for individual, or $50 for non-profit.For more info, please call (707) 445-2505, or email humboldtmediation@reninet.com.Register by June 20th! (0612) Basic Customer Service. Wednesday, June 4 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Find out what really drives your business.It is not the meetings and reports. The customer comes first, second and third, never last.Learn how important it is to project this principal to your employees and how to get them to realize how important the customer really is. Fee: $35. For more information or to register please call 269-4000. (0515) Eureka Toastmasters Club. Eureka Adult School, Room 72, 674 Allard Ave. First and third Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Toastmasters is an educational club for communication skills, leadership and public speaking.All are welcome. For information call 441-2448.(0626) Computers Basic Web Design with Dreamweaver.Tues. & Thur, May 20 & 22 an afternoon class from 2-5pm.Dreamweaver is the preferred tool for creating a professional, accessible and easy —to-maintain web site.This class covers essential skills for building web pages, working with text and graphics, creating links and buttons, and using site management tools.Fee: $89.00.To register call 269-4000, CR Community Education. (0515) Dance, Music, Theater & Film West African Dance with Live Drumming. Beginner and technique class. Sundays, 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. at Studio of Dance, 433 A St., Eureka. $10. Info: 707-502-0032. (0529) eLeCtRiC Dance Temple. Presents special guest DJ Satchi Om from L.A. spinning shamanic tribal breaks. Yoga Love 7-8 p.m. with sweet thang Mandarella. Chill be-in beats, 8 p.m. Circle of intention at 8:30 with Sacred dance dharma talk with Gaia. DJ Satchi invokes the dance floor altar journey until 11 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Community Yoga Center (above the outdoor store on the plaza), 890 G St., Arcata. $10 donation. All are welcome. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics. For more info call Mandarella, 267-5419. OM. (0515) Flamenco Folk Dance for Everyone.Experience Gypsy's festival dance in Arcata.May 2—June 6 (no class May 9). Fridays, 7—8:30 p.m., $10/drop-in or $40/session. Look out for SUMMER PROGRAM starting in June.Call Ku-Hsiang 599-6384. (0529) Argentine Tango Lessons. Learn smooth, romantic, sexy tango. Sundays Beginning 5-6:30 p.m. and Intermediate 6:30-8 p.m. Studio of Dance Arts, 5th & A Sts., Eureka. Upstairs studio. $6/class. 445-2655. 668-4050. (1009) Train with Dell'Arte this Summer. World famous physical theatre school in Blue Lake offers workshops from one week to one month starting mid-June. Physical Theatre Intensive, Grand Guignol, Mask Making & Performance, Rasaboxes. www.dellarte.com for more info, info@dellarte.com to apply or receive a brochure. 668-5663. (0522) Bayside Grange Music Project. Come practice reading, improvisation & ensemble skills. Sundays, 5-7 p.m. Any instrument, any skill level, 7-9 p.m. Bandemonium (alternative wind & percussion music). Call 442-0156 or visit www.relevantmusic.org/Bayside/. (0703) Steel Drum Classes. Join us and experience the joyous spirit of the steel band. Beginners' classes are Wednesdays, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Call 822-PANS (822-7267) or www.panartsnetwork.com. (tfn) Ballet & Hip Hop. At New World Ballet in Arcata. Personalized instruction from Victor Temple challenges advanced dancers and supports beginning dancers of all ages. Offering Ballet, Modern and Hip-Hop. To register, call 822-4947. (tfn) Bellydancing Classes with Shoshanna. Explore the beautiful art of Middle Eastern Dance in ongoing classes for all levels and ages in Arcata and Eureka. Call 616-6876 or visit www.shoshannaland.com. (0529) Children's, Teen, Adult Ballet. With instructor Erin Fernandez. Call for Children's class schedule information. Intermediate Adult Ballet, Sat. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Common Ground Community Center in Westwood Shopping Center, Alliance Rd., Arcata. $30/mo., or drop-in $9/class. Reduced student rate available. Call Erin at 822-8408 or eringfernandez@yahoo.com. (tfn) West African Dance. Classes resume Feb. 19. Tues. & Thurs., 5:30-7 p.m.$8. 824 L St., Arcata. With live drumming. Drop-ins welcome. All levels. For more info call Dulce, 832-9547. (1030) Food & Beverage Beer Making Classes. Learn about beer making equipment, ingredients and process with demonstration. On the third Thursday of every month. Humboldt Homebrew, 819 J Street, Arcata. Reservations suggested. Call 825-6900. (0529) Home FREE Home Buyer Workshop. June 12, 6:05 p.m. Red Lion, Eureka. Gain valuable knowledge about the entire home buying process. Presented by The Kessler Team of RMK Realty, Inc. Speakers: Dean Kessler, Broker, and Vici Gordon, owner North Coast Mortgage. Seats are limited. Call 441-1765 to register. (0529) FREE Home Seller Workshop. May 21, 6:05 p.m. Red Lion, Eureka. Gain valuable knowledge about the entire home selling process. Presented by The Kessler Team of RMK Realty, Inc. Speakers: Dean Kessler, Broker, and Vici Gordon, owner North Coast Mortgage. Seats are limited. Call 441-1765 to register. (0529) Kids Actor Training for Kids this Summer. Dell'Arte Summer Academy sessions run July 28 — Aug. 8. CIRCUS CIRCUS, POLITICAL THEATRE, CLOWNING FOR KIDS and many more! Classes for kids and teens, half or full day sessions. At Arcata Elementary School . Scholarships available. 668-5663. www.dellarte.com (0522) Redwood Rhythmic Gymnastics. Summer classes @ Jacoby Creek School. June 16—Aug. 14, Mon. & Wed., 2:30—4 p.m. 9, 6, or 3 wks, w/add a week option. redrhyth@suddenlink.net. 822-1722 (0529) Capoeira Kids. Come visit Humboldt Capoeira Academy now located at 550 S. G St., #31, Arcata. Level 1: Mon. & Wed. 3—4 p.m. Level 2: Mon. & Wed. 4—5 p.m. For more information call 498-6155. See you there and bring a friend! (0605) Latin Dance for Kids. With instructor Erin Fernandez. Mon., 5:30-6:25 p.m., at Common Ground Community Center in Westwood Shopping Center, Alliance Rd., Arcata. $8 Registration Fee. $30/mo., or drop-in $9/class. Call Erin at 822-8408 or eringfernandez@yahoo.com. (0529) Martial Arts Humboldt Capoeira Academy. Brazilian Martial Arts, Music & Portuguese Classes. First Class Free! Come visit our new academy located at 550 S. G St. #31, Arcata. Mon.—Thurs. 6—8 p.m. Beginner Basics Tues. & Thurs. 5—6 p.m. For more information call 498-6155. (0605) Outdoors Native Bees of Local Gardens & Farms. With Michael Mesler and Pete Haggard. Intro to natural history and diversity of local native bees. Learn to identify common species, prepare specimens, and create bee-friendly habitats. Field trips included. See website for more details. Wed./Sat., May 28—June 7. Fee: $50, $40 add'l for optional credit. Pre-registration required. Call Humboldt State University Office of Extended Education at 826-3731, or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended. (0522) 18th Annual North Coast Men's Gathering."Hope and Transformation: The Courage to Envision." May 30-June 1, Petrolia. A weekend event to celebrate who we are as men and explore the challenges we face in finding our true purpose and real connections with friends, family and our life's work. All men and boys (with adult guardian) welcome. Sliding scale fee of $20 to $220 includes food and lodging. Call 822-2628 or 441-1663 or visit www.ncmensgathering.org for more info or to register. (0522) Over 50 Classic Foreign Films. With Philip Wright. See and discuss films including Japanese ghost story Ugetsu, the French classic Breathless and Ingmar Bergman's Persona. This course is offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for people aged 50 and older. Wed., June 4-July 2, 7—10 p.m. Fee: $50/OLLI members, $65/nonmembers. Call HSU Extended Education to register, 826-3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/olli (0522) Redwood National & State Parks: Bald Hills and Beyond with Park Staff.Enjoy a catered lunch and a day in the park learning about the history and current management issues. This course is offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for people aged 50 and older. Sat., June 7, 8 a.m.—4 p.m. Fee: $40/OLLI members, $55/nonmembers. Call HSU Extended Education to register, 826-3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/olli (0522) Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. OLLI offers dynamic and thought-provoking courses for people over 50 years old. Yearlong membership (August 1 - July 31) of $25 entitles you to an HSU student ID; library, computer lab and database privileges; bookstore & student discounts; free AMRTS bus and Jackpass bus pass for discounted rate of $15 per term and more! Contact 826-5880 or www.humboldt.edu/olli to learn more. (tfn) Pets Dog Obedience Classes. Starts May 25, Sundays at 1 p.m. at Miranda's Rescue in Fortuna. Basics of problem solving. 6 weeks. Pre-register at 725-4449 or call instructor Mette Bryans 443-1183. (0522) BARF. Learn basics of feeding your dog Biologically Appropriate Real Food - some food you eat (no cooking). Humboldt County's healthiest dogs eat real food, not dry kibble. Sun., May 18, 11 a.m.—2 p.m. Roy's Club Italian Restaurant, Eureka. $40 preregistered, $50 at the door. jack@goldengirlshealth.com or 707-725-5628. (0515) Spiritual Kirtan and Sacred Singing Workshop. With Seabury Gould. Kirtan is uplifting group singing using devotional songs of India. Fri., May 16, 7-9 p.m. Community Yoga center, 890 G St. Arcata. $8-12 sliding scale. Info: 845-8167, www.seaburygould.com (0515) Sacred Gatherings With Inana Ishoa:Home in the Divine Embrace.Addressing personal and global evolution, these channelled events catalyze profound, positive change.Each gathering is an individual event. Attend any or all. Thurs. May 15, Fri. June 6, Fri. June 20 at 7p.m.Location: Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Bayside. Donations Accepted. Call 677-3255 for more information. (0619) Therapy/Support Groups Addicted to Porn/Sex? Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) meets weekly in Arcata, Eureka and Fortuna. Go to www.saa-recovery.org, women may email womenwithgrace@yahoo.com or call 825-0920 to locate a meeting near you. (0529) Vocational Spanish for Nurses.Mondays, May 19-June 2 from noon-3 p.m.Occupational Spanish class that teaches the phrases needed to communicate with patients. This class utilizes phonetic encoding, a highly effective system that focuses on Spanish pronunciation. Fee: $75. For more information or to register please call 269-4000. (0515) Wellness Traditional TÕai Chi with Margy Emerson. 11-wk. session starts week of June 9. Begin as late as the third week. Check out a class free. Beginners meet at North Coast Hwa Rang Do Academy in ArcataÕs Sunny Brae Shopping Center: Tues. 8:30-9:45 a.m. and/or Thurs. 7:15-8:30 p.m. Upper level classes call for location: Intermediate: Tues. 10:00-11:15 a.m. and/or Wed. 6:00-7:15 p.m. Advanced: Tues. 6:00-7:15 p.m. and/or Thurs. 9:15- 10:30 a.m. Fee for the 11-wk. session: $90 for 1 class/wk., $150 for 2 or more classes/wk. Private lessons available. 822-6508 or www.margaretemerson.com (0612) Chronic Pain? Tension? Somatics Helps! Unlock unconscious muscle contractions with these simple exercises and a short home routine. Workshop: Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. May 15-June 12. $70 or $60 students/seniors.Call Robyn Smith at 440-2111.www.innerfreedomyoga.com. (0515) T'ai Chi for Back Pain and Arthritis with Margy Emerson. 11-week session starts week of June 9. Begin as late as the third wk. Check out a class free. Beginners meet at North Coast Hwa Rang Do Academy in Arcata's Sunny Brae Shopping Center: Mon. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Wed. and Fri. 10-11 a.m. Continuing students call for location: Wed. and Fri. noon-1 p.m. Fee for the 11-wk. session: $90 for 1 class/wk. or $150 for 2 or more classes/wk. Private lessons available. 822-6508 or www.margaretemerson.com. (0612) Sacred Bodies Pilates. Eureka's first Pilates studio just expanded. Small group mat classes meet Monday 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Thursday 6:30 p.m.. Private equipment training by appointment. Personalized instruction from highly trained and certified instructor Susie Kidd. Call 268-0437 or visit www.sacredbodiespilates.com. (0522) Cranial Sacral Class for Bodyworkers:Level 1: Basic Form. With Marshall Amini Peller, 30-year teacher and bodyworker. Cranial Sacral Therapy is a gentle yet powerful form of bodywork that directly influences the central nervous system.It allows for deep levels of physical and emotional healing.Arcata, Fri. — Sun.,June 6th - 8th and 20th —22nd.$375 for both weekends, $425 after June 1st. Discounted tuition for returning students. 822-2079. (0605) Effortless Gardening Workshops: Gardening without strain and pain.Discover the proper body mechanics required to do gardening chores effortlessly. Four dates to choose from. Discount for early registration. 840-0413, www.cathy-butler.com. (0515) Sudden School Presents Taoist Water Qigong Ancient Gentle Art of Self Healing. Learn to heal yourself and help others. Especially useful for hands on practitioners. Classes Tues., 6:30—8:30 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.—noon. Group and private. For information call Saki 822-8760. (0529) Stress Management, Communication Skills, Anger Management through Mindfulness. Ongoing skills-based support group. Thurs., 6:30—8 p.m. $25 per session. MaryJo Stepp, MA, MFT. Nine years experience. Call 822-4099. (tfn) Zen Meditations. Sundays at 8:05 a.m. at the Northcoast Aikido Center (located off 8th and F sts. parking lot in Arcata). Beginners welcome. Thursdaysfrom 6-7 p.m. at First Christian Church, ramp entrance, 730 K St., Eureka. Turn right down hall, upstairs. Contact: www.arcatazengroup.org or call 826-1701 (Sun. contact) or 476-8919 (Thurs. eve. contact). (tfn) T'ai Chi for Everyone. Mon., 10 a.m., Arcata Presbyterian Church. Mon., 1 p.m., Arcata Yoga Center. Tues., 3:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Eureka. Tues., 6 p.m., Arcata Presbyterian Church. Thurs., Noon, Adorni Center, Eureka. Call Glenda at 268-3936 for more info. (tfn) Writing Travel Writing. Write about your travel adventures and get your stories published. Online class (JMC 490) offered May 27-June 27 offers three units of Humboldt State credits through HSU Extended Education. Taught by George Estrada, author of "I Have Tasted the Sweet Mangoes of Cebu." For registration, call 826-3731. (0529) Yoga New Student Special! Inner Freedom Yoga offers 13 Anusara style classes a week in Arcata and Westhaven with 3 highly trained teachers! New Students only $50 for 7 classes!See www.innerfreedomyoga.com for full schedule.ph. 440-2111. (0529) Yoga in Blue Lake. All levels welcome. Mad River Grange, 110 Hatchery Road. Tues. & Fri., 10—11:15 a.m. Sun. Evening Candle Lite Yoga 6—7:15 p.m. $6-$12 Drop-in. 667-3305 (not 677) or emtrutt@yahoo.com. (0529) Yoga with Patricia Starr. "Strength Balance Flexibility." A gentle, intuitive approach. Beginners/Multi-Level, Tues. 4 p.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m., Eureka; Fri. 8:30 a.m., Arcata. 445-0644. northstar.yoga@sbcglobal.net. www.northstar-yoga.com. (tfn) Kundalini Yoga & Meditation. As taught by Yogi Bhajan. Private classes available, Joan Richards, Guru Gopal Kaur, KRI certified, RYT. 476-9343. (0529) ON THE COVER | NEWS & VIEWS | THE TOWN DANDY © Copyright 2008, North Coast Journal, Inc.
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