Unlock Your Memories

Writer Amanda Devon will teach a free six-week Storytelling & Memoir Workshop at Humboldt Senior Resource Center in Eureka on Monday afternoons beginning Oct. 12.

The class, which is open to everyone regardless of writing experience, will help participants bring some of their favorite life experiences and memories to life in short personal stories using guided writing techniques. It’s an opportunity to share snippets from your own unique life journey, and hear others’ experiences.

Rediscover some forgotten moments, your family traditions and life lessons, and put them into a collection of short essays.

Sessions are every Monday from 3-4:30 p.m. from Oct. 12 through Nov. 16 at HSRC, 1910 California St. Sign up at the reception desk or call 707-443-9747. Bring a notebook and a good pen.

EXTRA!

The Horrible Toenail Incident

By John Meyers

October 9, 2026

Recently, I was cleaning the attic and found a box of our old dog’s toys. His diary was also in there, and I’d like to share an entry: After dinner, my dad came looking for me, led me into the living room and knelt down on the floor next to me. Okaaaay… And then I see nail clippers on the coffee table. Those ...

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Humboldt Walks to End Alzheimer’s

October 1, 2026

The ALZ Steppers, Humboldt Senior Resource Center’s team in the annual Humboldt County Walk to End Alzheimer’s, invites everyone to step up to help combat this dreadful disease. This year’s Walk is Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Adorni Center in Eureka, with opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. and the walk, either on...

Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Cat Correction

October 1, 2026

To the Editor: My name is Caylx. I live with my sister, Corolla, in the home of Donna and Jim Clark in Eureka. My sister and I have serious objections to the last paragraph of “Pet Advice” [August Senior News, page 6]. I go out with Jim to get the paper every morning. While I don’t actually pick up the paper,...

News, October 2026 - Musical Humboldt

A Redwood Coast Musical Extravaganza

By Mark Larson

October 1, 2026

Demonstrating admirable reinvention skills over the decades since its “Dixieland Jazz” start in 1990, this year’s 34th annual Redwood Coast Music Festival (RCMF) in Eureka now offers a wide spectrum of American roots music at eight different venues from Oct. 1-4. (See Lynn McKenna, “RCMF — 34 Years … ,” page ...