May 4th Branch Meeting Information:
David Loya, Director of Community Development for the City of Arcata.
David will give us an overview of the future needs and challenges with building housing in Humboldt County. We have asked him to discuss issues such as affordability, aging in place strategies, what kind of housing options should Humboldt County be considering for rental and for ownership in the future, and should we build up versus should we build out issues? I’m sure we will have a robust discussion.
https://www.cityofarcata.org/974/General-Plan-Updates
Red Lion Inn, 1929 Fourth Street, Eureka
9:30 a.m. Social
10:00 a.m. Brunch
Meal Cost: $30.00 (includes beverage)
Beverage only $8.00
French Toast Sausage Cut Fruit
10:30 Speaker
Click here to register or contact Maggie Augustine – mag3022@gmail.com .
Honoring our Re-entry Scholarship winners
Julia Cavalli, Michelle Long, Keana Richmond and Tina Taylor
Read more about our 2023 Honorees
Notebook Computers Awarded to Two Outstanding Continuing High School Graduates
Dorothy Skjonsby and Mary Lou Lowry coordinated the awarding of notebook computers to two Humboldt County high school students. These students were selected by their teachers for their outstanding high school performance and interest in continuing education.
Magaly Gema Orea graduated from East High School, Fortuna on May 26, 2023. The faculty at East High recognized Magaly as a hard-working student who is committed to community service and continuing her education after graduation. Teacher Jacey Spies noted that Magaly volunteered in the afternoon with the Life Skills classroom and is currently working hard to get her paraprofessional certification, with plans to go to school after graduation to become an elementary educator.
The other awardee, Shasta Kirby, recently earned her high school diploma from Eureka Adult School and intends to further her education at College of the Redwoods. She completed her diploma while working full time, caring for her family, and tending to her small farm of rescue animals. Her teacher Rebecca Twiss wrote that “Shasta is remarkable for her dedication, perseverance, and positivity. Her high level of engagement and ability to advocate for herself are strengths that will lead to success in all of her endeavors.”
Our chapter has been offering an annual award to one or two outstanding female continuation high school students in the county for about 40 years now, starting out by awarding dictionaries but shifting to digital platforms as the times have changed, with this year’s awardees each receiving a notebook computer.
December 2023 Meeting
December 2022 Meeting
March Tea 2020
April 2019
March 2019 – Women’s History Tea
February 2019
Geo Bee Winners
Holiday Gala, December 2018
November 2018 Bridge Group
November 2018
New Member Meeting October 2018
October 2018
September 2018
May 2018 – Annual Meeting
April 2018
March 2018 – Women’s History Tea
AAUW to Honor Carol Kinser and Felicia Oldfather at March History Tea
Geography Bees Winners
February 2018
December 2017 – Holiday Gala and Scholarship Raffle
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
Richard Kimball and VOTE SMART
AAUW and the League of Women Voters invited Richard Kimball, President of VOTE SMART, to Humboldt County. See Mr. Kimball’s full presentation about why facts matter, and the reasons behind political intolerance. Most importantly, learn how we can fight back.
https://archive.org/details/AH-lwvhc_richard_kimball_presents_vote_smart9