First 5 Humboldt and Changing Tides Family Services recently donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other essential supplies to child care facilities serving children of essential workers and vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The supplies included masks, disinfectants, children’s books, wipes, non-contact thermometers and diapers. “We are committed to helping child care providers adapt […]
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The Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods Will Reopen June 1 for Essential Worker’s Kids
The Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods is reopening for children whose parents or caregivers are essential workers. “The Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods is reopening to serve the kids of essential workers,” a press release states. The program will cost $50 per child for the entire eight-week program. Families must meet […]
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Wear the Damn Mask
I often tell my kids, perhaps more frequently since we’ve all been on lockdown together, “Be as good as you can be, not as bad as you can get away with.” The scolding feels different looking out into our community during shelter in place. But before I get to what some are getting away with, […]
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Derby League Members Keep Rolling Strong for the Community During COVID-19
While Humboldt Roller Derby league members may not be able to strut their stuff at the rink right now, they are still out in the community providing essential services in style. Over the last few weeks, HRD has been highlighting their commitment. So, here is a shout-out to those league members for showing us how […]
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‘From Me to You:’ An Expression of Gratitude from Eureka’s Mayor (VIDEO)
Eureka Mayor Susan Seaman issued a public service announcement today offering a “heartfelt thank you” to the essential workers continuing to serve the community in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shelter-in-place order. Find a video f the PSA and a transcript copied below: RECOGNITION Hello, I’m Mayor Susan Seaman. All of us […]