Thursday, Nov. 24
What Humboldt is Doing For Thanksgiving
Oh my Jah! Why are you on the Internet? Knock that off and go be thankful for something, already!
OK, turkey. Since you’re here we’ll note a few out-of-the-house Thanksgiving day Humboldt gatherings you can participate in after you’re banished from your grandparents’ place for disparaging Trump’s cabinet picks:
- Before you stuff yourself into uselessness, consider the community cardio available during the annual Turkey Trot, a 5K run/walk starting at the Old Town Gazebo at 9 a.m. (Signups at OTC&C start at 7:30 a.m.)
- As is tradition, local faith leaders invite y’all to gather at Trinidad Head Memorial Lighthouse to assist in asking that the deity of your choosing grant a bountiful fishing season during the Blessing of the Fleet. Classic country songs by Redwood Ramblers, even! (10 a.m.)
- Why should only humans pack on the holiday pounds? The residents of the Sequoia Park Zoo will have something to be thankful for when they receive special nom-ables during Thanksgiving at the Zoo (open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.).
More details in your Lowdown listings below. And in the event you are in the market for friendly faces with which to share a home-cooked meal, there’s always the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Arcata Community Center which is open to all from noon to 3 p.m. One way or another, you will be fed. —Andrew Goff
Top Events!
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Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
Old Town Gazebo
/ 9 a.m.
/ $10
/ $20 w/ shirt
Three mile run/walk. Proceeds go to local cross country teams. Registration on race day will be at Old Town Coffee and Chocolates. Register at Old Town Coffee and Chocolates starting at 7:30 a.m.
Trinidad Blessing of the Fleet
Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse
/ 10-11 a.m.
This is a family-friendly, community event. Axel Lindgren III and his family will give a traditional Native blessing facing to the four directions followed by a non-denominational blessing from Pastor Allison Berry from the Church of the Joyful Healer.
Thanksgiving at the Zoo
Sequoia Park Zoo
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Before you sit down for your holiday dinner tomorrow, stop by the zoo to see the animals get their own special treats!
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Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Arcata Community Center
/ noon-3 p.m.
“Open to everyone in the community, please join us for a celebration with live music throughout the day, as well as a delicious home-cooked meal.”
All Events!
Humboldt Ice Rink
Newburg Park
/ 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $8 children 12 and under
“The rink will be staffed by local community groups, including various school clubs and sporting teams, local service clubs, and more.”
Thankgiving
Central Station
/ 10-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Thanksgiving
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ noon-9 p.m.
/ Web site
Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.
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Karaoke w/ Lightning Boom Productions
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Why not?
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- ALLIED: 12:10, 3:10, 6:05, 9:00
- ALMOST CHRISTMAS: 12:25, 6:10
- ARRIVAL: 12:20, 3:05, 5:55, 8:45
- BAD SANTA 2: 12:00, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30
- BLEED FOR THIS: 4:05
- DOCTOR STRANGE 2D: 12:10, 3:05, 6:00, 8:55
- FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM 2D: 12:15, 2:30, 3:15, 6:15, 8:15, 9:15
- FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM 3D: 11:55, 5:40
- HACKSAW RIDGE: 3:00, 8:50
- MOANA 2D: 11:45, 12:45, 3:35, 5:30, 5:30, 6:25, 9:10
- MOANA 3D: 2:55, 8:40
- MOONLIGHT: 9:20
- RULES DON’T APPLY: 11:50, 2:45, 5:45, 8:35
- THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN: 1:30, 6:50
- TROLLS 2D: 1:05, 3:25, 5:50, 8:10
Mill Creek Cinema
- ALLIED: 12:30, 3:25, 6:20, 9:15
- ARRIVAL: 12:05, 2:50, 5:40, 5:40, 8:25, 8:25
- BAD SANTA 2: 12:10, 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30
- BLEED FOR THIS: 4:05, 9:25
- DOCTOR STRANGE 2D: 12:15, 12:15, 3:05, 5:50, 5:50, 8:40
- FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM 2D: 12:00, 6:10, 6:10, 9:10, 9:10
- FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM 3D: 3:00
- HACKSAW RIDGE: 9:00, 9:00
- MOANA 2D: 12:25, 3:15, 6:00
- MOANA 3D: 8:45, 8:45
- THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN: 1:30, 6:50, 6:50
- TROLLS 2D: 11:50, 2:05, 4:20, 4:20, 6:40
Minor Theatre
- DOCTOR STRANGE: 2:30, 5:45, 8:45, 11:45
- FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM: 1:45, 5:00, 8:15, 11:15
- MOANA: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:45
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