Happy birthday this week to: Paula Barnes Davis, Ginger Rotbergs, Caleb Emmerson, Laura Goff (Mar. 16); Christina Bainbridge, Kellie Miller (Mar. 17); Ramona Miller, Jobey Tritchler, Peyton Hart (Mar. 18); Stan Twitchell, Stephanie Allman (Mar.   Full Story

The monthly government food commodities provided by Food for People in Eureka and distributed by volunteers at the Food Pantry located on Locust at the Community Presbyterian Church in Garberville will be available on Wednesday, March 17, 2 p.   Full Story

A Pastor’s Perspective By Sharon Latour Here’s a great life question: Do you always follow directions? Do you always do just what you’re told to? And if you deviate from others’ prescriptions, when?   Full Story

Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District is pleased to present a free six-week workshop for our community members with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, depression, chronic pain, obstructive pulmonary disease or other chronic conditions.   Full Story

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is serving up a warning about a year-long enhanced enforcement effort to reduce the number of collisions related to driving under the influence (DUI) along the U.S. 101 corridor in Mendocino and Humboldt Counties.   Full Story

By Sharon Letts ”Locally Delicious” has donated $3,000 in matching funds to Humboldt County’s food bank, Food for People. Funds are allocated to farmers growing produce for those in need.   Full Story

By Scott “Q” Marcus One of my best friends recently came home from a self-help seminar with that Oh-my-God-I’ve-just-experienced-a-life-changing-event kind of glow. One reason was The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and her husband, Boston Philharmonic Conductor Benjamin Zander.   Full Story

Six Rivers Planned Parenthood presents a workshop for parents and their daughters. "Growing Up" will be presented on Saturday, March 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for girls ages 9 to 12 and their parents.   Full Story

By Olympia Franklin, Vital Roots Booth Services The benefits of midwifery care include safety and continuity of care. Midwives view pregnancy and childbirth as normal biological events. Training programs vary, but most certified midwives are knowledgeable in human reproduction, anatomy and physiology, fetal development, prenatal care, use of diagnostic testing, risk assessment in pregnancy, management of normal labor, emergency techniques, newborn assessment, use of medications, and birth   Full Story

Longtime local resident, Evelyn Rusk (shown here on her 98th birthday) celebrated her 100th birthday on March 8. Evelyn lives in Patterson, Calif., now, near family members. She would be delighted to have cards from her friends, especially if you can send a picture of yourself and write a brief story of some experience you shared with her.   Full Story