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Book sales

Humboldt WILPF (Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom) is hosting a large book flea market on Thursday, July 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1034 H St., Arcata.

Books from many different genres are offered: novels, poetry books, gardening books, history and more. Children’s books are available free of charge/donations are welcome.

There will also be a handmade quilt on display and raffle tickets available. The Raging Grannies will provide entertainment at 12:30pm and there will be a random poetry reading.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Edith Eckart/Jene McCovey Memorial Peace Scholarship, which funds groups working for peace and/or social justice, including Centro del Pueblo, Miranda’s Rescue, Rio Dell Community Center, Cumbre Humboldt, Redwood Roots Farm, Humboldt Mediation, and Paste Papers for Peace. For more information, call 707-822-5711 or email [email protected].

Armstrong music

The Sanctuary in Arcata presents the fourth concert in the “In The Constellations Now” series on July 6, honoring one of the most influential instrumentalists and singers of the 20th century, Louis Armstrong.

According to a press release about the event, “Armstrong’s birthday was traditionally celebrated on July 4, 1900, but recent research revealed that a birth certificate dates from August 4, 1901. The Sanctuary has chosen to stay true to tradition and celebrate the birthday close to the day that Louis considered his birthday.”

A group of local musicians will play a wide range of music from Armstrong’s career, with an emphasis on New Orleans jazz. Trombonist and singer James Zeller will serve as host and emcee, assisted by local trumpeter Don Hammerstedt, Katie Belknap (vocals and clarinet), Lee Phillips (bass), Ramsey Isaacs (drums) and Matthew Seno (piano).

The show also features historical background and readings from Armstrong’s own writings to put the music into context.

All shows in the series are sold out, so early ticket purchase is recommended.

The Sanctuary – a community arts center and nonprofit organization – is located at 1301 J St., Arcata. Tickets for the show range from $15 to $30. To purchase tickets, go to https://www.sanctuaryarcata.org.

flea market

North Coast Repertory Theatre will host a flea market on July 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 5th & D Street Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka.

Home goods, clothing, antiques, collectibles, toys, furniture and more will be available for sale. All proceeds from the sale will benefit North Coast Rep.

‘Little Mermaid’

The cast of the Humboldt Light Opera Company’s upcoming production of “The Little Mermaid” will hold a storytime and sing-along event on July 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Eureka Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Admission is free.

This event also offers fun, self-directed craft projects. For more information, call 707-269-1910 or visit http://www.humlib.org.

The Humboldt Light Opera Company presents “The Little Mermaid” from July 26 to August 11. For more information and tickets to the show, visit https://www.hloc.org/.