Musical audition The Humboldt Light Opera Company will hold auditions for its spring musical, “God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater,” Saturday, Nov. 29, from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. and Dec. 6 from 3 to 5 p. m. Auditions take place at The SPACE, 92 Sunny Brae Center, Arcata. Based on Kurt Vonnegut’s 1965 novel of the same name, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s 1979 musical pays homage to Vonnegut’s post-modern satire’s witty humor and energetic dialogue. “Rosewater” was the first collaboration between Menken and Ashman, and helped establish their careers as one of the most celebrated musical collaborators of the past century. This musical theater piece is a medium-size ensemble production. The characters are curiously offbeat and relatable. Most cast members will play multiple roles. The production will be mounted at Gist Theater on the Cal Poly Campus in March 2026. For auditions, bring a one- to two-minute song and sheet music for the accompanist. One can sign up for an audition time by going to www. hloc. org. History talk The Clarke Historical Museum, 240 E St., Eureka, will hold a free program as part of its “Saturday Lecture Series” on Dec. 6. From 2: 30 to 3: 30 p. m. that day, Jerry Rohde and Erin Scofield will give a talk titled “History from the Air: Using Drone Imagery to Tell Humboldt’s Story.” For more information, go to For the pets The Humboldt Spay/Neuter Network will host a “Pints for Nonprofits” event and pet food drive Dec. 10 from noon to 8 p. m. at Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave. in McKinleyville. All pet food donations will support the clinic’s “Free Pet Food Pantry.” This pantry feeds over 100 animals every month. Food donations can be dropped off at Six Rivers Brewery on Dec. 10 or Monday through Thursday at the clinic location, 2606 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. On Dec. 10, Six Rivers Brewery will be donating $1 from every draft beer sold to benefit Humboldt Spay/Neuter Network. Donations help offset the cost of spay/neuter for dogs and cats (both feral and owned) and keep the clinic’s wellness programs, including dental, illness/injury treatment and other medical care accessible to everyone in the community. For more information, go to Bilingual event Friends of the Dunes, in partnership with Redwood Coast Regional Center, invites the community to “Mitote at the Dunes,” a free bilingual (Spanish) family-friendly event on Dec. 13 from 3 to 6 p. m. at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. The event will feature a cultural dance offering by Danza Azteca-Mexica club of Cal Poly Humboldt, showcasing traditional dance and honoring Indigenous heritage. Families and community members are invited to enjoy food, participate in activities and explore hands-on crafts for all ages. Repair Café The Repair Café is an international movement that connects skilled volunteers with community members who have broken items in need of a second life. If you have a broken lamp waiting to be fixed or a hole in your favorite jeans waiting to patched, bring them for a free repair to the Eureka Muni, 1120 F St., from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. on Jan. 11. Items must be small enough to be carried by yourself and you must take them home at the end of the event. If you have the materials for the repair, make sure to bring them.
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