An encore showing of the documentary "For the Bible Tells Me So" will be held Friday, Sept. 5. The film addresses personal struggle with the conflict between faith and homosexuality. The viewing is sponsored by the 1st Congregational Church of Eureka and the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bayside. The viewing will be held at Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 24 Fellowship Way, off Jacoby Creek Road. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the viewing begins at 6:30 p.m.

Sanctuary Forest will hold the Big Red-Ancient Redwoods Hike on Saturday, September 6. Sanctuary Forest board member Stuart Moskowitz and hike program co-director Cheryl Lisin will lead the rigorous 5-6 hour hike. Participants will hike from the Mattole River to the ridge top, where they will have lunch, and back to the Mattole for a total of 4 miles. Hikers will meet at 10:00 a.m. for the hike, which is free of charge. To sign up, phone 707-986-1087 ex. 5. Visit sanctuaryforest.org to view the complete hike schedule.

The Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting event for the Lost Coast Brewery Native Plant Garden on Saturday, September 6 at noon. The event will be held at the Humboldt Botanical Garden, adjacent to College of the Redwoods. The event also includes the Annual Plant Sale 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tri-tip sandwiches and ale will be for sale.

The deadline to submit photos for the Socks for Soldiers calendar is Sept. 6. All photographs submitted on or before the deadline will be considered for use in the calendar. For more information, or to obtain a submission form, phone 707-442-9322.

Cruz'N'Eureka will be held Friday Sept. 5 and Saturday Sept. 6. The Participant Ice Breaker and late registration will be held Sept. 5 from 4-8 p.m. at the Humboldt Bay Inn, 232 West Fifth St., Eureka. The Fun Run Poker Run will start at 6 p.m. at the Humboldt Bay Inn, and costs $5 per hand for participants. Activities for Sept. 6 include the car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Old Town Eureka. The Participants Only Cruz will take place on Second Street from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Sock Hop will be held from 8-11 p.m. at the Eagle House Victorian Inn, located at Second and C streets. The public is welcome at the Sock Hop for a fee of $5 at the door. Participants in Cruz'N'Eureka are admitted free of charge. For registration, and for more information, phone 707-725-3599 or visit cruzneureka.org.

The fourth annual Fun Run & Walk will be held Saturday Sept. 6. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Arcata Downtown Fire Station, located at Ninth and F streets. Pre-registration forms are available online at www.6rrc.com . The entry fee is $15 for one person, or $40 for a family, and includes a free t-shirt. The event is sponsored by Soroptimist International of Arcata and the Arcata Volunteer Fire Department. Proceeds benefit the AVFD Building and the Moonstone House. For more information, phone Julia Christian at 707-839-1587 ex. 307, or Marge Dimmick at 707-822-0539.

The American Association of University Women will meet Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the year overview and program at 10 a.m. A potluck lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m. The topic of the meeting is "Life Lessons Through Sport," presented by Adrienne McConnell. The public is welcome to attend, but must make a reservation by phoning 707-443-7940. The cost to attend is $3 with a potluck dish, or $12 without. For more information, phone 707-443-1291.

The "Fellow Travelers Exhibit: Portraits of Gay Elders and Guides" photo exhibit will be open for public viewing Tuesdays through Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 1-30 at Arcata Photo Studios in the Jacoby Storehouse.

Nationally known journalist, TV news anchor and author Mel Lavine will present "Eureka Was My University" at the Humboldt County Historical Society program meeting Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the first-floor conference room of the H

Tolowa Dunes State Park & Lake Early Wildlife Area is hosting Amphibians and Reptiles of Lake Earl with Brad Norman (Herpetologist. Aquatic Ecologist), Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Lake Earl Wildlife Area Headquarters, 2591 Old Mill Rd., Crescent City.

An eight-week Depression Seminar will be offered by the Eureka Seventh-day Adventist Church beginning on September 8 at 7 p.m. Dr. Neil Nedley, author of "Depression, The Way Out," has developed an eight-week program focused on brain health and what a person can do to treat depression. The course is free. There will be a fee for the textbooks and/or workbooks. For more information and to pre-register, phone 707-442-6950.

A Birds of Prey presentation by the Humboldt Wildlife Care Center will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 7-8 p.m. at the River Center, 703 Main St., Fortuna. Attendees will have an opportunity to see live hawks and owls during the presentation. This is the first of 10 in a new lecture series sponsored by Friends of the Eel River. For more information, visit www.eelriver.org, or phone 707-768-1738 or 707-725-2677. There is no cost to attend.

A workshop titled "Four Nutrition Secrets That Could Help Save Your Life" with Susan Silberstein, Ph.D. will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited. Phone Kathy Hinz 707-668-5974 to reserve a spot. Participants are encouraged to arrive early for registration and optimal seating.

A 9/11 Memorial Parade will be held Thursday, Sept. 11 at 12:30 p.m. on Main Street in Fortuna. The community is welcome to participate, and can bring an American Flag to carry in the parade. The parade will start at the city parking lot on N Street, and end at the Veteran's Memorial Building, where a ceremony to honor the victims of September 11, 2001 will be held. The event is sponsored by the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department, Fortuna Police Department, and the City of Fortuna. For more information, phone Dean Glaser at 707-725-3880.

Leopold and His Fiction, and Cougar Hunter. The Pearl. $5. 21+

Duncan Burgess. Libation. 6 p.m.

Travelers: Portraits of Gay Elders and Guides. Reception: Arcata Photo Studios, Jacoby Storehouse, Arcata. 6 p.m.

Humboldt State University's first home football game vs. Western Washington will be held Sept. 13. For a full list of HSU events, visit http://www.humboldt.edu/humboldt/calendars.

Tolowa Dunes State Park & Lake Early Wildlife Area is hosting Shorebirds with Kerry Ross (Redwood Region Audubon Society), Sunday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Lake Earl Wildlife Area Headquarters, 2591 Old Mill Rd., Crescent City.

On September 13-14, Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) will hold a training session for those interested in volunteering at the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary.

The "Fellow Travelers Exhibit: Portraits of Gay Elders and Guides" photo exhibit will be open for public viewing Tuesdays through Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 1-30 at Arcata Photo Studios in the Jacoby Storehouse.

The Eureka High School Class of 1998 Reunion will be held Sept. 13 at the Red Lion Inn in Eureka. Check-in time is 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The event is limited to adults only, and participants can have one guest. The event costs $55 per person. Checks can be made to "Eureka High Class of 1998" and mailed to 3104 "O" St., #134, Sacramento, CA, 95816. For more information, e-mail eureka98@gmail.com or phone Becky Reece at 707-445-9084.

Eureka Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence & Humboldt Pride present Bingo With A Twist. Sapphire Palace (BLC). 6-9 P.M. $25/$30

On September 13-14, Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) will hold a training session for those interested in volunteering at the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary.

Arcata Zen Group will offer a Dharma Talk by Soto Zen Priest Alan Senauke. The talk will be held Sunday, Sept. 14 at 9:20 a.m. at the Aikido Center in Arcata. The talk is free of charge and is open to the public. For more information, phone 707-826-1701, or visit www.arcatazengroup.org.

The second annual Pride Festival and Parade, presented by Humboldt Pride Incorporated, will be held on the Arcata Plaza on Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year's theme is "Live Proud, Have Joy, Take Action!" The parade begins at Stewart Park, march

Humboldt Pride Festival and Parade. The Monster Women, The Ravens, The Delta Nationals, Shoshana's Ya Habibi Dance Company. The Arcata Plaza. 11- 4 p.m.

Humboldt State University's Day of Caring will be held Sept. 20. Community service activities will be held on and off campus. For a full list of HSU events, visit http://www.humboldt.edu/humboldt/calendars.

Soroptimist International of Eureka and The Henderson Center Merchants Association will hold the Fourth Annual Antique & Collectibles Street Fair on September 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on F Street. The event will be held rain or shine. The event will feature flea market items, and some Henderson Center merchants will have sidewalk sales. For a vendor application, phone the Soroptimist Hotline at 707-444-5120, pick one up at Eureka Florist, 524 Henderson St., or download online at www.eurekasorptimist.org.

The "Fellow Travelers Exhibit: Portraits of Gay Elders and Guides" photo exhibit will be open for public viewing Tuesdays through Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 1-30 at Arcata Photo Studios in the Jacoby Storehouse.

Tolowa Dunes State Park & Lake Early Wildlife Area is hosting Wracks, Wash-ups and Invertebrates with Heather Beeler (Humboldt State University), Sunday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Lake Earl Wildlife Area Headquarters, 2591 Old Mill Rd., Crescent City.

A free In-Home Care Provider training course will be held in Arcata on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. September 22 through October 27, and in Eureka on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. September 30 through November 6. The Care Provider classes cover skills and information essential for new and experienced caregivers. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Contact Michelle at Caregiver Services at 707-443-4363, or toll free at 1-877-977-1604. Caregiver Services is a program of the Area 1 Agency on Aging.

The "Fellow Travelers Exhibit: Portraits of Gay Elders and Guides" photo exhibit will be open for public viewing Tuesdays through Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 1-30 at Arcata Photo Studios in the Jacoby Storehouse.