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🌱 Arcata’s Annie & Mary Trail gets its Friday opening celebration

Arcata, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Arcata! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Arcata’s Annie & Mary Trail gets its Friday opening celebration
  • Community and campus musicians bring Sunday concert to Arcata
  • An 11-vote gap keeps Arcata’s council race unsettled

Also on today's calendar: Women's Boxing and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: High thin cloudiness, temps: high: 66, low: 53.
  • Friday: Cooler with a shower possible, with a high of 58 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arcata to Celebrate Completion of 3.5-Mile Annie & Mary Trail (kymkemp.com) — Arcata’s new 3.5-mile Annie & Mary Trail connects northern neighborhoods with downtown and the Humboldt Bay Trail, with a ribbon cutting Friday, Nov. 13, at noon at 100 Ericson Court. Construction continues ahead of the celebration, so walkers and cyclists should respect closures and stay out of active work zones.
   

2. ‘All Seasons Orchestra and the Partnership in Music Orchestra' Performing Nov. 15, Dec. 6, Dec. 13 (kymkemp.com) — The Partnership in Music Orchestra performs Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m. in Cal Poly Humboldt's Fulkerson Hall, 1 Harpst Street in Arcata. The collaboration between All Seasons Orchestra and Humboldt Symphony brings community and university musicians together, with additional performances scheduled in Eureka and Fortuna in December.
   

3. 'Can Wednesday Just Get Here Already?'; The Two Arcata City Council Candidates Effectively Tied for a Seat Are (lostcoastoutpost.com) — Just 11 votes separate Abigail Strickland and Genevieve Serna in the race for Arcata’s second open City Council seat, with another count expected Wednesday, Nov. 11. Strickland leads 926 to 915 in the reported tally, while incumbent Mayor Kimberley White holds a roughly 500-vote lead for the other seat.
   

4. Volunteer (humboldt.edu) — The Natural History Museum is seeking volunteers for hands-on projects, outreach and scientific help, with opportunities ranging from painting to improving exhibits. Its appeal highlights past assistance from Arcata Sunrise Rotary and invites prospective volunteers to share their interests by calling 707-826-4479 or emailing natmus@humboldt.edu.
   

5. Explore California's scenic North Coast on low-intensity cycling route (sandiegouniontribune.com) — A North Coast cycling trip reaches its final stretch through Arcata's lively farmers' market and along the Humboldt Bay Trail to Eureka. The June journey from Crescent City mixes redwood forests and coastal stops with mostly manageable riding days, though highway traffic and a steep opening climb demand care.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday November 11
  • Pints for Nonprofits: SRCHS @ Six Rivers Brewery
    Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave, McKinleyville
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday November 12
  • Girls Basketball - Sunny Brae @ Pacific Union
    Pacific Union School Arcata, CA 95521
    4:00 pm
    • Friday November 13
  • Module 1: Manila, Philippines →
    Manila
    11:00 am
  • The Satan Show →
    Blue Lake CA
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Neighbors, we hit a big milestone: 1,500 miles of powerlines moved underground.
    One clear purpose: safety. PG&E reached its 1,500th mile in October, since the program began in 2021. That’s like a trench from San Francisco to… (Nextdoor )
  • Hi All!
    I'm looking for students who would be willing to speak about their experience with the Humboldt county medical environment for a student news story!… (Nextdoor Brookwood Drive, Bayside)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Arcata. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Arcata. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcata here.

Ok Arcata! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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