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Food for People Food Drive. Help local families in need by donating non-perishable foods at drop-off locations throughout the county. Go to foodforpeople.org or call 445-3166 ext. 306.

Plaza Businesses Open Late. Arcata Plaza shops stay open `til 8 p.m. every Friday through Dec. 23. Shop local. 822-4500.

Thurs., Dec. 8


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Redwood Village Open House. 4-8 p.m. Redwood Village Shopping Center, Fortuna. Fire truck rides, live nativity scene, carolers, refreshments and great giveaways.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St., Ferndale. The meanest kids around land starring roles in the church's holiday pageant. $12/$10 students, seniors. 786-5483.

Mouse's Christmas. 10 a.m. Performed at local schools Dec. 6-8, Dec. 12-14. Adaptation of the poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. $5/$1 students. For information and ticket reservations call 786-5483.

Fri., Dec. 9


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El Gray Memorial Electric Lighted Parade. Throughout Fortuna . Leaves Redwood Village Shopping Center at 6:30 p.m. Travels up Fortuna Blvd. to downtown. Entries displayed in the streets from 9th to 12th streets. For information and entry registration call 725-3959.

Downtown Holiday Preview. Noon-4p.m. Downtown Fortuna. Music, refreshments, Santa and Mrs. Claus. 725-3959.

StewArt Studio Holiday Open Studio. 6-9 p.m. 1125 16th St., Arcata. Park on L St. side between 15th and 16th sts. Work by Joyce Jonte, Suzanne Simpson, Steven Vander Meer, Carol Anderson, Libby George, Kim Harris. 825-8542.

Living Nativity Scene. 6-8 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church, 2450 Alliance Rd., Arcata. The Heavenly Angels sing to commemorate the birth of Christ. Sorry, no live camels this year. Weather permitting. 822-7668.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 8 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 8 listing.)

Sat., Dec. 10


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KEKA Trucker's Parade. 6 p.m. Lighted big rigs convoy through Eureka. Procession departs Redwood Acres onto Myrtle Ave, down 6th Street and returning via H Street and Harris. Awards at Redwood Acres parking lot. 442-5744.

Mateel Winter Arts Faire. Dec. 10-Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mateel Community Center, Redway. Holiday celebration features over 60 booths with handmade artisan wares; international holiday cuisine; live entertainment from Humboldt Time, The Amazing Nestburys, Jeanne & Jessie, The Elliots, and more; children's storytelling by Raymond Thoya, Jessie Modic, and others; and a visit from Santa from noon-3p.m. both days. $5. Free for kids and seniors. 923-3368.

Ink People Center for the Arts Holiday Gift Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St., Eureka. Work by many local artists, food from Ink People auxiliaries. Free admission. 442-8413.

Annual Arcata Holiday Craft Market. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Arcata Community Center. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts. Entertainment, food and holiday spirit. 822-7091.

John Wesa Open Studio and Art Sale. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 1255 Creek Court, McKinleyville. Nationally recognized serigrapher Wesa, official artists for the 11th Annual Godwit Days, hosts an annual open house featuring new and classic work. 839-1754.

Orick Art Show and Open House. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Essence of Humboldt, 121153 Hwy 101, Orick, next to Post Office. Orick Art Group's first winter show. Work from six local artists; glass, jewelry, photos, beads, prints. 488-2034.

Holiday Dance. 7-11 p.m. Rohner Grange, Rohnerville Rd., Fortuna. Waltz lesson by Sherry Wood, 7-8 p.m. Ballroom, swing and Latin music by Trinidad Jazz Project. All levels of dancers are welcome. $7/$5 presale. 733-1732.

The Star of Bethlehem Choral Celebration. 6:30 p.m. McKinleyville Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1200 Central Ave. Presented by the Messiah School of the Arts Choral Academy.

Pacific Union School Pancakes with Santa. 8 a.m.-noon. 3001 Janes Rd., Arcata. Breakfast and photos with Santa, cookie decorating, book fair, raffle.

Santa in Arcata. Noon-4 p.m. Jacoby Storehouse, Arcata Plaza. Kids visit Santa by the massive Christmas tree. 822-4500.

Scotia Brass Band. 2-4 p.m. Downtown Ferndale. Scotia Brass ten-piece band carols the streets. 725-3760.

Miracle on 34th Street. Noon. Minor Theatre, H St., Arcata. 1994 remake of the classic wherein a nice old man claiming to be Santa is locked up and a young lawyer tries to prove the guy is truly Old St. Nick. Free holiday children's matinees continue every weekend through Christmas.

Living Nativity Scene. 6-8 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church, Arcata. (See Dec. 9 listing.)

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 8 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 8 listing.)

Sun., Dec. 11


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Fortuna Christmas Music Festival. 12:30-6:15 p.m. Fortuna River Lodge. Music of the season performed by nearly 400 musicians in various ensembles, choirs and bands from high schools, colleges and surrounding towns. Tuba Christmas at 2:30 p.m. Ferndale Community Choir at 3 p.m. 725-3959.

Go Tell It on the Mountain: The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Gospel-meets-blues songs in of the season. $35/$33 seniors, children. $25 HSU students. 826-3928.

Trinidad School Holiday Craft Fair. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Trinidad School. Crafts, entertainment and refreshments. Free admission. Table rentals open for artists and craftworkers. 677-3631.

Coast Guard Craft and Home Business Fair. Noon-5 p.m. Eureka Coast Guard Barn, Terrace Way, across from Lafayette Elementary. Handcrafted jewelry, Pampered Chef, Partylites, Body Shop. 442-7299.

McKinleyville Federated Women's Club Christmas Home Tour. 1-5 p.m. Five homes decorated for the holidays. Reception at Ocean West Clubhouse, 3-6 p.m. Presale tickets at McK Plaza Design, Blake's Books, Flowers Etc., Arc. $10.

Santa in Arcata. Noon-4 p.m. Jacoby Storehouse, Arcata Plaza. Kids visit Santa by the massive Christmas tree. 822-4500.

Mateel Winter Arts Faire. (See Dec. 10 listing.)

Ink People Center for the Arts Holiday Gift Fair. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eureka Muni. (See Dec. 10 listing.)

Annual Holiday Craft Market. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arcata Community Center. (See Dec. 10 listing.)

The Star of Bethlehem Choral Celebration. 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. McKinleyville Seventh Day Adventist Church, (See Dec. 10 listing.)

John Wesa Studio Sale. 1-6 p.m. 1255 Creek Court, McKinleyville. (See Dec. 10 listing.)

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 2 p.m. Ferndale Rep. Benefit performance for Fuente Nueva Charter School. (See Dec. 8 listing.)

Mon., Dec. 12


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Mouse's Christmas. 10 a.m. Performed at local schools. 786-5483. (See Dec. 8 listing.)

Tues., Dec. 13


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Mouse's Christmas. 10 a.m. Performed at local schools. 786-5483. (See Dec. 8 listing.)

Wed., Dec. 14


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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. 6 p.m. Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association Visitor Center, Weott. Cookies and hot bevs served. Santa arrives on the Weott fire engine to light the giant sequoia in the native plant garden. 946-2263.

Fortuna Christmas Home Tour. Locations to be announced. 1-9 p.m. Fortuna. Four homes, decorated for the holidays, are selected for this event. $7. 725-2281.

Mouse's Christmas. 10 a.m. Performed at local schools. 786-5483. (See Dec. 8 listing.)

Thurs., Dec. 15


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Fri., Dec. 16


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Living Nativity Scene. 6-8 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church, Arcata. (See Dec. 9 listing.)

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 8 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 8 listing.)

Sat., Dec. 17


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Live Nativity Scene: The True Story of Christmas. 6-8 p.m. First Covenant Church, 2526 J St., Eureka. Listen to a taped narrative and watch the story unfold. 443-2957.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Noon. Minor Theatre, H St., Arcata. Children tour the crazy candy factory with crazy-eyed Gene Wilder. Free holiday children's matinees every weekend through Christmas. 822-3456.

Blue Christmas. 7 p.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church, 16th and L sts., Fortuna. Not everyone's Christmas resembles a JC Penny commercial, OK? All are welcome, regardless of church background, to join in prayers, scripture and music to acknowledge that God's presence is also for those who mourn. 725-4686.

Living Nativity Scene. 6-8 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church, Arcata. (See Dec. 9 listing.)

Santa in Arcata. Noon-4 p.m. Jacoby Storehouse, Arcata Plaza. Kids visit Santa by the massive Christmas tree. 822-4500.

Scotia Brass Band. 2-4 p.m. Downtown Ferndale. Scotia Brass carols the streets. 725-3760.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 2 p.m. Ferndale Rep. (See Dec. 8 listing.)

Sun., Dec. 18


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Annual Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade. 7 p.m. Main St., Ferndale. Farmers and ranchers parade on fancifully decorated tractors and wagons. 786-4477.

Chicken Dinner. Pre-parade, old-fashioned chicken dinner, 4-7 p.m. Masonic Hall, Main St., Ferndale. Dinner before the parade raises funds for Assumption Church restoration. $12/$6 kids; 3-3:45 p.m. docent led tours of the church. 786-9966.

Santa in Arcata. Noon-4 p.m. Jacoby Storehouse, Arcata Plaza. Kids visit Santa by the massive Christmas tree. 822-4500.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever . 2 p.m. Ferndale Rep. Final show. (See Dec. 8 listing.)

Fri., Dec. 23


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Live Nativity Scene: The True Story of Christmas. 6-8 p.m. First Covenant Church, 2526 J St., Eureka. Listen to a taped narrative and watch the story unfold. 443-2957.

Sat., Dec. 24


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Christmas Eve Eucharist. 7 p.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church, 16th and L sts., Fortuna. Eucharist and children's pageant. Christmas Day Eucharist, 10 a.m. 725-4686.

Sun., Dec. 31


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Annual New Year's Eve Rodeo Bash. 8 a.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Full day of rodeo events. Indoor arena. Team penning, branding, roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, men's and women's calf roping, barrel racing, loggers cow riding and bull riding. 786-4864.


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