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Music and extra

The Redwood Peace and Justice Coalition will current “an evening of music and solidarity” Friday on the Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 eleventh St.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for a silent public sale and social hour, adopted by a range present and live performance at 7:30 p.m. that includes the 15-piece brass band Loud Neighbors, and different particular company.

This occasion “aims to raise crucial funds for hot meals in Gaza City during the final days of Ramadan, which ends on March 19,” explains a Redwood Peace and Justice Coalition press launch. “Organizers have already transferred $7,200 from previous fundraising efforts, and contacts are currently delivering food on the ground.”

This occasion is 100% volunteer-run. A prompt donation of $20 or extra is requested, although nobody shall be turned away for lack of funds.”

Marsh tour

The Redwood Region Audubon Society will current a free guided discipline journey on the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m.

Bring binoculars and meet journey chief Janelle Chojnacki on the finish of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata to get pleasure from unbelievable views of Humboldt Bay, easy-to-walk trails and an excellent variety of birdlife.

Birding tour

The Redwood Region Audubon Society will provide a free guided birding tour at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday from 9 to 11 a.m.

Meet chief Ralph Bucher on the Visitor Center for this two-mile stroll alongside a large, flat path that’s filled with gravel and simply accessible.

Just exterior of city, this refuge affords astounding and easy accessibility to tidally-influenced habitats, together with mudflats, riparian vegetation, conifers and a bay that hosts quite a lot of geese, raptors, shorebirds and waders. Email Ralph to enroll at thebook@reninet.com.

On native crops

The native chapter of the California Native Plant Society will current a lecture by Cameron Jones on “Drawing a Line in the Sand: Species Boundaries in the Menzies’ Wallflower” Wednesday, March 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. on the D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata.

The speak may also be viewable through Zoom. For extra info, go to northcoastcnps.org.

Quintet performs

The Fortuna Concert Series will current the Claire Bent Jazz Quintet March 14 on the Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St., Fortuna. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the present begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $15.

Led by vocalist Claire Bent, this jazz quintet — that includes Tim Randles, Don Hammerstedt, Danny Gaon and Jim Bent — brings beloved requirements to life with class and improvisation. For extra info, electronic mail fortunaconcert@dwell.com.

Night of music

The Westhaven Center for the Arts will current “A Stellar Night of Sinatra and Bennett with Brad Curtis” March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinidad Town Hall.

For this particular tribute to Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, Curtis shall be joined on stage by members of the RLA and particular visitor Gary Lewis enjoying flute and saxophone.

For 18 years, Curtis labored in Seattle as skilled actor, singer and voice-over artist. Locally, he’s concerned with the Humboldt Light Opera Company, North Coast Repertory Theatre and the Ferndale Repertory Theatre.

RLA is made up of Tim Randles on piano, Ken Lawrence, electrical bass, and Mike LaBolle, drums.

Admission for the present is $10 to $20, sliding scale. Drinks and snacks shall be accessible. For extra info, name 707-834-2479.