# obon (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover obon. Page: Feed: --- ## [Eurekan Inducted into Speaker Hall of Fame](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/my-humboldt-life/community-news/eurekan-inducted-into-speaker-hall-of-fame/) _2026-08-29 · Submitted · North Coast Journal_ Jess Pettitt, MEd, MBA, CSP, has been inducted into the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) Speaker Hall of Fame®, the National Speakers Association’s highest and most selective honor. She is one of five speakers (Allison Shapira, Peter Katz, Manley Feinberg, and Anton Gunn) to be honored in 2026. The award is neither applied for nor campaigned \[…\] The post Eurekan Inducted into Speaker… ## [Music Tonight: Saturday, Aug. 29](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/uncategorized/music-tonight-saturday-aug-29/) _2026-08-29 · Collin Yeo · North Coast Journal_ As I mentioned above, today is the day for Against All Odds at RampArt Skate Park from 3 to 10 p.m. Here’s the simple rundown: This is an all-ages event that only costs $10 and is free for kids 12 and under who are accompanied by an adult, and that adult or any other with \[…\] The post Music Tonight: Saturday, Aug. 29 appeared first on North Coast Journal . ## [CR and Bear River Formalize Partnership for Sports Facilities](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/my-humboldt-life/community-news/cr-and-bear-river-formalize-partnership-for-sports-facilities/) _2026-08-28 · Submitted · North Coast Journal_ College of the Redwoods and the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria have entered into a 20-year agreement establishing the baseball and softball fields at the Bear River Recreation Center in Loleta as the home facility for CR baseball and softball practices and competition. The long-term agreement solidifies the partnership between CR and Bear \[…\] The post CR and Bear River Formalize… ## [Humboldt: You’re Invited to Walk to End Alzheimer’s](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/my-humboldt-life/community-news/humboldt-youre-invited-to-walk-to-end-alzheimers/) _2026-08-28 · Submitted · North Coast Journal_ The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Humboldt County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Humboldt County on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Adorni Center in Eureka. Check in starts at 9 a.m. “This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. With new \[…\] The post Humboldt: You’re Invited to Walk to End… ## [Music Tonight: Friday, Aug. 28](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/topic/theater/music-tonight-friday-aug-28/) _2026-08-28 · Collin Yeo · North Coast Journal_ Being that this is the last full moon of the summer of 2026, I am going to suggest something put on by Playhouse Arts that has all the makings of a perfect Arcata experience. Come to Carlson Park at 8 p.m. and meet up with the good folks behind IllumiNature, a guided immersive adventure full \[…\] The post Music Tonight: Friday, Aug. 28 appeared first on North Coast Journal . ## [Fern Cottage Celebrates 160 Years](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/my-humboldt-life/community-news/fern-cottage-celebrates-160-years/) _2026-08-27 · Submitted · North Coast Journal_ The Fern Cottage Foundation invites the community to a celebration of Fern Cottage’s 160-year history on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Fern Cottage, 2121 Centerville Road in Ferndale. This event is open to the public. There will be live music, refreshments, tours of the historic cottage and garden, and Victorian lawn \[…\] The post Fern Cottage Celebrates 160 Years appeared first on North… ## [Music Tonight: Thursday, Aug. 27](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/music/music-tonight-thursday-aug-27/) _2026-08-27 · Collin Yeo · North Coast Journal_ The Rumba Madre may have started in Nashville, but the group is anything but another commercial country beerfart. The fellas play a hodge podge of punk, cumbia, reggaeton and dirty South trap bangers with a fluid beauty that must be heard to be understood. Returning to HumCo after not too long from their last show \[…\] The post Music Tonight: Thursday, Aug. 27 appeared first on North Coast Journal… ## [Code of Conduct](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/news-2/news/code-of-conduct/) _2026-08-27 · Kimberly Wear · North Coast Journal_ The next time a complaint is raised against a member of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, the process will play out differently behind the scenes and in the public arena under a series of “substantial policy changes” approved last week. Gone from the board’s Code of Conduct section on complaints is the initial review \[…\] The post Code of Conduct appeared first on North Coast Journal . ## [Forest Fires Follow Roads. The Trump Administration Wants to Build More](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/news-2/news/forest-fires-follow-roads-the-trump-administration-wants-to-build-more/) _2026-08-27 · Rachel Becker/CalMatters · North Coast Journal_ This story was originally published by CalMatters. The Trump administration announced earlier this month it is rolling back a rule prohibiting logging and road construction in undeveloped parts of national forests, including more than 4 million acres of federally managed forest lands in California. The change could open some of California’s most remote backcountry to \[…\] The post Forest Fires… ## [Read After Burning](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/music/the-setlist/read-after-burning/) _2026-08-27 · Collin Yeo · North Coast Journal_ Burnstitch Collective has been attached to many of the murmurs I hear about simple and great ideas around here, and I am going long this week to write about them because it’s both overdue and perfectly timely. They are putting on an all-ages DIY punk festival called Against All Odds at RampArt Skate Park this \[…\] The post Read After Burning appeared first on North Coast Journal . ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Q3HRgKLXVoNr) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Trinidad Art Night](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/art-walks-festivals/trinidad-art-nights/trinidad-art-night-6/) _2026-08-27 · Journal Staff · North Coast Journal_ This town-wide walk includes a variety of art exhibits, live music, artist receptions, face painting, skate ramps, pop-up sales and oyster, cider or wine tastings. Call (707) 834-2479 or visit trinidadartnight.com. Forbes & Associates presents Sarah Corliss, produced by Westhaven Center for the Arts. Event times may vary. THE LIGHTHOUSE GRILL 355 Main St. \[…\] The post Trinidad Art Night appeared… ## [Corkscrew Trees and a Crooked Trail](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/life-outdoors/get-out/corkscrew-trees-and-a-crooked-trail/) _2026-08-27 · Mark Larson · North Coast Journal_ Perfect weather on Aug. 1 and a desire to be among the first to walk the newly opened Crooked Trail brought my wife and me to the adjacent and newly open-to-the-public ‘O Rew Redwoods Gateway — a 125-acre Yurok Tribe-owned and managed preserve just north of Orick. The new entry gate read, “Welcome to ‘O \[…\] The post Corkscrew Trees and a Crooked Trail appeared first on North Coast Journal . ## [An Etruscan Venus and the Patriarchy](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/life-outdoors/field-notes/an-etruscan-venus-and-the-patriarchy/) _2026-08-27 · Barry Evans · North Coast Journal_ “Patriarchy has tried to erase imagery of the feminine since time immemorial. Destroy the image and you can control the narrative.” — Syreeta McFadden, The Guardian U.S., April 13, 2015 Almost life-sized, the “Venus of Cannicella” looks out at us from behind her protective transparent cylinder in an archeological museum in the town of Orvieto, \[…\] The post An Etruscan Venus and the Patriarchy… ## [“Tony” Makes Me Hungry](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/arts-scene/screens/tony-makes-me-hungry/) _2026-08-27 · Sasha Senal · North Coast Journal_ TONY. “The movie is about growing out of your childhood nickname and becoming who you’re supposed to be,” director Matt Johnson told CNN about his recent feature, Tony. Anthony Bourdain needs little introduction, but if a person were to go into this film with little understanding of Bourdain’s career and legacy, I imagine they’d leave with \[…\] The post “Tony” Makes Me Hungry appeared first on… ## [Brooks and I](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/arts-scene/poetry/brooks-and-i/) _2026-08-27 · Poetry Writer · North Coast Journal_ I didn’t know him well.Though we both volunteered at KHSU.He, folk music. Me, poetry.And some might think this would be enough to bond. But it wasn’t. And it didn’t.Until I learned we both loved Italy.Especially Rome. He, Trastevere.Me, with only two short staysin hotels downtownand once in a short-term rental on the opposite side of the city.But \[…\] The post Brooks and I appeared first on North… ## [Worthy Read](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/letters-opinion/worthy-read/) _2026-08-27 · Letter Writer · North Coast Journal_ Editor: Our representative in the U.S. Congress, Jared Huffman, has just released a vitally important new book: No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism. Remember Project 2025? It is happening right now. Huffman’s book clearly explains this vastly underappreciated threat that is facing our nation. I hope that this book will be \[…\] The post Worthy Read appeared first on… ## [HBE Women in Construction Brings Inspirational Speaker to Eureka](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/my-humboldt-life/community-news/hbe-women-in-construction-brings-inspirational-speaker-to-eureka/) _2026-08-25 · Submitted · North Coast Journal_ The Humboldt Builders Exchange is honored to welcome award-winning entrepreneur and community leader Letitia Hanke to Humboldt County for a series of school visits and a special community event. In partnership with the Humboldt County Office of Education, Hanke will speak with students at local schools throughout the county. Her visit is designed to inspire \[…\] The post HBE Women in Construction… ## [Humboldt Del Norte Film Commission Wins International LMGI Award](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/my-humboldt-life/community-news/humboldt-del-norte-film-commission-wins-international-lmgi-award/) _2026-08-25 · Submitted · North Coast Journal_ The Humboldt Del Norte Film Commission has won the Location Managers Guild International Award for Outstanding Film Commission/Office for its work supporting the production of “One Battle After Another.” The award was presented during the 13th Annual LMGI Awards ceremony at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 22. \[…\] The post Humboldt Del Norte Film Commission… ## [Music Tonight: Saturday, Aug. 22](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/music/music-tonight-saturday-aug-22/) _2026-08-22 · Collin Yeo · North Coast Journal_ If you have ever wondered what kind of magic lurks in our local electro music scene, you could hardly hope for a better showcase than tonight’s shindig in the Swan Room at the Shanty at 8 p.m. Elegant Humanoid, Hudson Glover and Shiny Eyes all represent both the best and most diverse examples of that \[…\] The post Music Tonight: Saturday, Aug. 22 appeared first on North Coast Journal . ## [Music Tonight: Friday, Aug. 21](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/music/music-tonight-friday-aug-21/) _2026-08-21 · Collin Yeo · North Coast Journal_ The Arcata Playhouse is presenting a Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett Tribute Concert tonight at 8 p.m. The music will be provided by local jazzbos RLA along with Gary Lewis on saxophone and flute, while the voice will come courtesy of veteran singer Brad Curtis. At $20 a ticket, this gig is a bargain for \[…\] The post Music Tonight: Friday, Aug. 21 appeared first on North Coast Journal . ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lM3ffpuwtHRy) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Dandar’s is Now Nearly Normal](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/my-humboldt-life/community-news/dandars-is-now-nearly-normal/) _2026-08-20 · Submitted · North Coast Journal_ Dandar’s Boardgames and Books have settled into their new long term location at 737 G St., Suite 2, Arcata. They have stocked boardgames, miniature war games, supplies to paint the miniatures (or anything else, really), dice, many different role-playing games, puzzles, models, tarot and oracle decks, manga, and science fiction and fantasy books. There is \[…\] The post Dandar’s is Now Nearly Normal… ## [Music Tonight: Thursday, Aug. 20](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/music/music-tonight-thursday-aug-20/) _2026-08-20 · Collin Yeo · North Coast Journal_ Robert Henry and the Repeaters are a country act from Portland, Oregon, that incorporates all the best parts of swing and honky tonk to kick up a good time like a pack of dust devils. Not only are they rolling through town, but they’re playing at the Logger Bar, one of the best venues for \[…\] The post Music Tonight: Thursday, Aug. 20 appeared first on North Coast Journal . ## [Reports from the Grand Jury](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/news-2/news/reports-from-the-grand-jury/) _2026-08-20 · Kimberly Wear · North Coast Journal_ Every year a group of 19 volunteers comes together to form the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury in a civilian oversight tradition that dates back to the Magna Carta. Wielding the power of the subpoena and carrying a mandate enshrined in the state Constitution to serve as overseers of local government, the panel spends months \[…\] The post Reports from the Grand Jury appeared first on North Coast… ## [Outlaw Rodeo at the Fair Marred by Two Horse Deaths](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/news-2/news/outlaw-rodeo-at-the-fair-marred-by-two-horse-deaths/) _2026-08-20 · Jennifer Fumiko Cahill and Mark Larson · North Coast Journal_ Without horse racing for its second year in a row, the 130th annual Humboldt County Fair replaced the thunder of hooves on the track with Saturday’s Outlaw Rodeo College Invitational. While it attracted a strong crowd as the largest single-day event, the injury and subsequent deaths of two horses cast a pall over the festivities \[…\] The post Outlaw Rodeo at the Fair Marred by Two Horse Deaths… ## [You Want It Darker](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/music/the-setlist/you-want-it-darker/) _2026-08-20 · Collin Yeo · North Coast Journal_ I’m writing this around the 90th anniversary of the murder of the Spanish poet Federico Lorca during the Spanish Civil War by the brutal Nationalist forces under the command of eventual dictator Francisco Franco. I say “around” because the actual timeline of his abduction and assassination is still uncertain, as are the whereabouts of his \[…\] The post You Want It Darker appeared first on North… ## [Cooking While Traveling, Summer Edition](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/eat-drink/on-the-table/cooking-while-traveling-summer-edition/) _2026-08-20 · Simona Carini · North Coast Journal_ My favorite place to be in the summer is Humboldt County, both for the amazing produce our farmers bring to the markets and farm stands, and the fog that keeps us comfortable. This year, however, partly to celebrate my retirement, at the end of June we put our bicycles in the car and headed north \[…\] The post Cooking While Traveling, Summer Edition appeared first on North Coast Journal . ## [Coming Together for Obon](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/life-outdoors/coming-together-for-obon/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Larson · North Coast Journal_ A large crowd showed up under lightly smokey skies from wildfires on Sunday afternoon at Arcata’s Creamery District to celebrate Obon. The Japanese Buddhist festival honoring the spirits of one’s ancestors is a recent tradition in Humboldt, having begun locally in 2022. After opening shakuhachi (Japanese flute) music by Rick Kruse, emcee Marylyn Paik-Nicely welcomed \[…\] The post Coming Together… ## [My Very Own Sit Spot](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/life-outdoors/get-out/my-very-own-sit-spot/) _2026-08-20 · Louisa Rogers · North Coast Journal_ I’m lying on a bench underneath an arbor, looking up at the wisteria on the trellis. Sun peeks through the cracks of the bench. I sit up and look at the tree to my left, my eyes following the fractal beauty of the branches, watching how they replicate themselves in ever-smaller degrees of scale. I’m \[…\] The post My Very Own Sit Spot appeared first on North Coast Journal . ## [You Might Go Home Again](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/arts-scene/screens/you-might-go-home-again/) _2026-08-20 · John J. Bennett · North Coast Journal_ GAIL DAUGHTRY AND THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS. Wet Hot American Summer (2001) is as much a tenet of my marriage as any of the shared values upon which it is founded. For a quarter century, it has been a source of solace, celebration and common ground unlike any other for my wife and I. It \[…\] The post You Might Go Home Again appeared first on North Coast Journal . ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nRG58m7vqq3D) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Changing Course](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/letters-opinion/mailbox/changing-course/) _2026-08-20 · Letter Writer · North Coast Journal_ It has long been observed, “Life teaches us how it should have been lived” and two seemingly unrelated stories in the NCJ are illustrative. Longtime resident, fisherman and boat builder Ken Bates’ life experiences provide a seminal warning against building the Samoa Heavy Lift Terminal serving future industrial development, (“Oysters, Wildlife and Reindustrialization of Humboldt \[…\] The post…