Local Events in Crescent CityDel Norte County and Crescent City EventsLocal Events Crescent City for your California Northcoast Vacation start with:January 7
Economic Summit
The annual Economic Summit hosted by the Crescent City/Del Norte Chamber of Commerce will be held this year on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at the Elk Valley Rancheria Community Hall starting at 8:30 am with donuts and coffee-formal speaking presentations to follow-lunch will be provided and the meeting will conclude at 3:30 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call the Chamber of Commerce for tickets or more information at 707-464-3174.
Vocal ensembles. Show begins at 7:30pm. They have won the National Harmony Sweepstakes, have been nominated for an INDIE award and have been recognized as the most requested college act in the USA.For more info (707) 458-3373
California Coastal Trail Meeting
Contact: Willow Taraja, Event Coordinator Rob Helms, Trail Steward Coastwalk TEL: (800) 550-6854 Email: wtaraja@coastwalk.org Email: rhelms@coastwalk.org Who: Coastwalk Non-Profit Organization (www.coastwalk.org) What: California Coastal Trail Meeting Where: North Coast Environmental Center, Arcata When: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Time: 7:00pm 8:00pm Contact: Coastwalk (800) 550-6854 COASTWALK ~ Take Action on the California Coastal Trail (HUMBOLDT)- Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00pm join Coastwalk volunteers and Trail Steward, Rob Helms, as we discuss the many opportunities for you to become involved with the California Coastal Trail projects in the Humboldt County area. Well be gathering at the North Coast Environmental Center, located at 575 H Street in Arcata. Meeting will begin at 7:00pm. Refreshments provided. Event is free. Coastwalk is seeking outdoor enthusiasts and hikers to join Coastwalk as Day Hike Coordinators, Trail Stewards, Adopt-A-Beach Captains, and Outreach & Event Coordinators in Humboldt County. Help organize trail projects in your community, or coordinate a National Trails Day hike. Coordinate a monthly beach clean-up project, organize a National Coastal Clean-up Day event in your area, or help Coastwalk teach local school kids about the importance of coastal and environmental stewardship. Get active on the California Coastal Trail. Join us on Tuesday January 24th at the North Coast Environmental Center. All ages welcome. See you there! For additional information contact Rob Helms at the Coastwalk office by calling (800) 550-6854 xt.4 and visit our website: www.coastwalk.org
Wine & Cheese Art Auction
The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center is hosting this annual event to be held at the Hampton Inn in Crescent City. Live and Silent Auctions. Local artists are encouraged to donate marine themed items. The 150th Birthday of Battery Point Lighthouse will be spotlighted. Lighthouse related art encouraged. For more information call Lanni at 707-465-6265
DNACA presents:Jeni Fleming Acoustic Trio
Jazzing It Up- Everything from breezy folk tunes to classical & modern jazz dichotomies & vibrant original pop music. Show begins at 7:30pm. For more info 707-464-1336
The 41st Annual World Championship Crab Races will take place on Sunday, February 19th from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds in Crescent City. Live Dungeness Crabs are coaxed by human jockeys in an effort to scurry home with the title of Worlds Fastest Crab. There will be open competition as well as invitational challenge races (real estate, banks, schools, etc.). Competitors can bring their own racing crabs (crabs on steroids will not be allowed to compete!) or hire a certified rent-a-crab from the local racing pool for just $1.00. The race entry fee, per crab, is $2.00 One of the highlights of the Championships is the incomparable Del Norte County Crab Feed: cold, pre-cracked Dungeness Crab, fresh from the Pacific. The crab will be accompanied by coleslaw and assorted breads from local bakeries. Full crab dinners are $15.00, half dinners are $8.00. For those who cant bring themselves to eat the entertainment, there will be hot dogs and sausages from Taylor Sausages of Cave Junction, Oregon. A hot dog or sausage meal with potato chips and a drink will be just $4.00. The crabs wont be the only prize winners during the festivities as there will be lots of great raffle prizes up for grabs at $1.00 per ticket (an arm length for $20) for the two legged set. The host for the World Championship Crab Races is the Crescent City/Del Norte Chamber of Commerce. Information about the crab races or the many fine lodging and camping options in the Crescent City/Del Norte area can be obtained by calling the Chamber of Commerce at (800) 343-8300 or (707) 464-3174
"Christina Pegoraro" DN-Curry Concert Community
In the world of classical pianists, critics have hailed Christina as amoung the best interpreters of Cuban and South American music. Show begins at 7:30pm. For more info (707) 458-3373
DNACA presents: Terri Hendrix
Folk,Pop, Country, Blues & Swing (Duo). Singer/songwriter Terri Hendrix performs a one of a kind mix.For more info 707-464-1336
St. Joseph Parish Corned Beef & Cabbage Feed For more info 465-1762 March 18 Community Assistance League "Silver Ball" starts 5pm at the Cultural Center 1001 Front St. $65.00 each or $130.00 per couple. For more info contact Jackie Peel 707-464-3630.
March 24 "Fiddler On The Roof" The Lighthouse Repertory Theatre presents "Fiddler On the Roof" . Performances will be held on 3/24, 3/25, 3/26, 3/31 & 4/1 & 4/2 at the Crescent Elk Auditorium. Call 707-465-3740 or email them at lighthouserep@hotmail.com
March 25 Redwood Wild River Run 11am. For more info 464-3779 March 31- April 3 Goose Gala presented by the Aleutian Goose Festival
CULTURAL CENTER 6:00pm to 9:00pm Goose Gala presented by the Aleutian Goose Festival A Taste of the Klamath-Siskiyou Bio Region Silent and Live Auction Fundraiser phone the Goose Nest for more information: 707- 465-0888 or call Linda Ging 707-464-6938-to register log on to www.aleutiangoosefestival.org
PBSP Employee "Stars For The Cure 05" Variety Show Join the employees from Pelican Bay State Prison for their Variety Show called "revisits The 70's" on Sat., April 2, 2005, from 6pm - 9pm at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds to benefit the American Cancer Society. For info. Call 465-1000, Pam-ext. 7102, Linda ext.5438 or Michelle ext. 5129. April 6 Chamber Social Mixer The Lily Bulb Foundation is hosting a mixer at the Ship Ashore Restaurant-12370 Hwy 101 North at 5:30pm. This will be a joint mixer between the Crescent City/Del Norte Chamber and the Brookings-Harbor Chamber. Call 707-464-3174 for more info
April 8 Youth & Family Fair Held at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds.CAPIT- Family Resource Center. For more info 464-5500. April 9 American Red Cross & Search and Rescue Charity Bin Support the Del Norte County Search & Rescue and the Del Norte Chapter of the American Red Cross by coming to Bingo Night at Elk Valley Casino, Call 464-2277 for more details. April 11 DN-Curry Concert Assoc.-Karin Schaupp
Very rarely does an artist come along that seems to become one with her instrument and is able to transport her audience into another world. Show begins at 7:30pm. For more info (707) 458-3373
Earth Arts Festival at the Cultural Center from 1-5pm.Open to public. For more info call Patricia 465-1100 April 29 Bicoastal Media Coastal Expo "Home Show" Held at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds.Apr 29th thru 30th. Hours: Sat.10am-5pm & Sun.11am-4pm.For more info 464-9561.
Glide Wildflower Show
The largest display of native plants in the Pacific Northwest, including exhibits of trees, mosses, ferns, etc. Botanists are on hand to answer questions. Go online to www. glidewildflowershow.org for more information.
Annual "After the Deck Party Dance" Sponsored by Nu Gamma Sorority held at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds, 9pm-1am. For more info contact Sandy 487-5004
July 3 Crescent City Annual "Deck Party" Held at the Cultural Center on the grass 5pm-8pm. Live music. More details to follow. For more info 707-464-3174 or 800-343-8300.
July 4 Crescent City 4th of July Celebration
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Show!More details to follow. For more info 707-464-3174 or 800-343-8300
2nd Annual Celebrate Smith River Festival 2006 Come join us in Historic Downtown Smith River Saturday, July 15, from 9am to 8pm, for a day-full of family fun and activities! The Festival kicks-off with Breakfast beginning at 9:00am followed by a Children's Parade down First Street, Historic Tours, Fire Fighters' Competition, Children's Art Competition, Tri-tip and lots more food, Tours of Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery, Cultural Events, On-stage Dance and Musical Acts, Petting Farm, Lawn Mower Races, Neighborhood and Church Sales, Art and Craft Vendors, Forest and Farm Demonstrations, and alot more throughout the day! Brought to you by the Community of Smith River and CASA of Del Norte. Please call to find out how you can participate as a vendor, entertainer or to enter the Lawn Mower Races - contact Kathy at Telephone: 707-464-3320 x203 or Fax: 707-464-5561 or Email: khorgan@casadn.org and visit our Website: www.casadn.org.
July 21 Relay For Life
Support the 7th Annual American Cancer Society for the annual Relay for life at the Del Norte High School Track from 6pm Fri. July 21 to 6pm Sat. July 22,2006.This is the American Cancer Society signature fund raising event. 24 hour team event to FIGHT CANCER. Call Laura at 707-464-3617 for more information
TERWER VALLEY FAIR
Old fashion country fair featuring arts and crafts, music, food, games and a logging show.Crivelli's, 4100 Hwy 169, Klamath
Aug. 3rd thru 6th at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds. For more info contact Janet 464-9556
August18-20 Lighthouse Annual Quilt Show Aug 18th thru 20th.Sponsored by the Lighthouse Quilt Guild, held at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds.Fri - Sat 9am-5pm Sun. 10am-4pm. For more info Karen 464-2016 or email lhguild@cs.com.
August 20 Klamath Salmon Festival For information call 707-482-1350 Event Schedule available in June 2006
1:00 PM Klamath Salmon Festival. Native American salmon barbeque plus Native American arts & crafts, Indian stick games, pretty girl and young warrior contests, parade and Yurok drums and dancers.Klamath Township, Hwy 101 S., Klamath (707) 444-0433
North Coast Redwoods Writers' Conference Sept. 15th & 16th at the College of the Redwoods on Washington Blvd. For more info call Kelly 707-465-2300
September 30 10th Annual Noll Longboard Classic Join the surfing fun-Come to South Beach in Crescent City to be a part of this great event! This two day event will be sure to please! Call 707-465-4400 for more information.
Jefferson Border Coast Bike Tour 8am, Beachfront Park For more info 465-3995 CRESCENT CITY KITE FESTIVAL Crescent City Kite Festival. Unique kites of all types and sizes fly over South Beach. Kite demonstrations, children's activities, food and more. Fun for everyone. South Beach, Hwy 101, Crescent City
DRUMS ON THE BEACH
American Indian festival features traditional salmon barbecue, Tolowa dancers, cultural displays, stick games, entertainment and drumming.
Annual Autumn Art Affair To be held at the College of the Redwoods-Washington Blvd.5:00 PM-? For info call Becky 465-2323
Sea Cruise 14th Annual Sea Cruise ,October 7, 8 & 9, 2005. SEA CRUISE 2002 Beachfront classic and customized car show, show and shine, barbecue, dance and poker run. Registration at the Park and line-up for show and judging. Awards at the Park at 4:30 PM. Vendors, food, music and fun all day. Dance at the Fairgrounds at 9:00 PM Event Schedule available in August 2005. 464-3174 for more info October 14
Habitat For Humanity Dinner & Auction
Cultural Center-Cocktails 5:30pm-Dinner & Auction 6:30pm Contact Linda Ging at 464-6938 for more information
4H Soup & Supper Auction Held at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds , call 464-4711 for more information November 20 Soroptimist Christmas Bazaar 11am-3pm, Cultural Center. Gifts, crafts, goodies. Call Amber 464-8347 for information.
November 24
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Del Norte County Fairgrounds. Call 464-9556 for more informaiton.Starts at noon-2pm
Holiday Fair Del Norte County Fairgrounds, Call 464-9556 for more information.
December Home for the Holidays Home Tour Join in the holiday spirit at the Home for the Holidays Home Tour to benefit the Habitat for Humanity. 12:00 noon- 4:00pm. Home sites to be announced at a later date. Contact Linda at 464-6938 for more information.
CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE & TREE LIGHTING More than 50 lighted entries parade through the streets of Crescent City; Christmas tree lighting. Cars, trucks, fire engines, floats and animals all lit up with holiday lights march through the streets of Crescent City to welcome Santa and on the way to lighting the City's Christmas Tree.
Check back here next year for a current Calender of Local Events for uour Crescent City and Del Norte County vacation for 2006.
|
