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Arcata Ridge Trail Project: 1st of 3 Fundraisers - September 10th
The City of Arcata has an opportunity to create a four-mile ridge trail from West End Road though the Arcata Community Forest, connecting to the Sunny Brae Forest and ending at Buttermilk Lane. There are three fundraising events planned for this project; First, Bat n' Rouge, held Friday, September 10, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. at the Arcata Ball Park; Second, an Equestrian Bingo Ride & BBQ, September 19, 2010; and Third, Race for the Ridge Trail Run and Mountain Bike Events, October 30 & 31, 2010. Direct donations can be made to the Humboldt Area Foundation – Arcata Forest Fund.
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Local Youth Rewarded for Wearing Helmets
During the first week of school August 29 - September 4, the Arcata Police Department, in partnership with local businesses, will again be awarding special treat certificates to local kids wearing helmets while riding their bicycles and skateboards. Thanks to generous gift donors, APD Officers rewarded 105 helmet-wearing kids during the month of July.
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Grow Your Own Food at Bayside Park Community Garden
Garden plots are still available at Bayside Park Community Garden for anyone interested in growing their own organic food. The Community Garden is located at 930 Old Arcata Road next to the Bayside Educational Farm. For more information, call the Arcata Recreation office at (707) 822-7091.
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Sculptures Installed in Giuntoli Lane Roundabouts
Artist Bob Benson's "River Steps" sculpture was mounted in the western Giuntoli Lane roundabout at the end of July thanks to the work of a group of dedicated Arcata citizens calling themselves the Arts Arbor Arcata Committee. Benson's work, along with sculptor Mort Scott's "Luna," greet people entering and leaving Arcata from the north.
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