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Welcome to the Humboldt, CA Branch of AAUW!

AAUW Humboldt meets the first Saturday of the month from September to December and February to May at the Wharfinger Building.

holiday wreath

Holiday Gala
Saturday December 6
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10:30
a.m.1:00 p.m.
Wharfinger Building Upstairs

One of our favorite AAUW meetings is the Holiday Gala.
Table Decorations will be done by a variety of
AAUW members under the leadership of Mary Lou Lowry.

The tables will be set by the Wharfinger Building,
using linens, napkins, dishes, silverware, and cups. So we are
following our current guidelines to protect the environment. You will not
need to bring anything this time.

The event will be catered by Fortuna High School
culinary program so we follow their requested deadline.

Brunch served at 11:45
Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tartlets
Roasted Potato, Sage and Gruyere Tartlets
Mini Savory Cheese and Herb Scones
Mini Lemon Scones
Mini Blueberry Muffins
Fruit Platter
Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Lemon Curd (my personal all time favorite)

Costs: Beverage only: $13.00
Beverage and Meal: $27.00

IMPORTANT: RSVP deadline Saturday November 29
NO Exceptions

Please make your reservation by clicking here or calling Carolyn Miller.

Dorothy Skjonsby, co-ordinator


Honoring our 2024 Re-entry Scholarship winners

Anne Allen, Athena Doyle, Jasmine Ellman, Maritza Gamez, Lorene Lenhart, and Aris Ownsby

Read more about our 2024 Honorees

AAUW-Humboldt 2024 Re-entry Scholarship Winners

AAUW-Humboldt 2024 Re-entry Scholarship Winners (from left): Maritza Gamez, Athena Doyle, Jasmine Ellman, Annie Allen, Lorene Lenhart, Aris Ownsby

Notebook Computers Awarded to Two Outstanding Continuing High School Graduates

Dorothy Skjonsby and Mary Lou Lowry coordinated the awarding of notebook computers to two 2025 graduates of Continuing Education Schools in Humboldt County: Heidi Rayburn and Anika Gonzales. Selected by their teachers for their outstanding high school performance and interest in continuing their education, these students have achieved success despite life challenges that took them off the typical path and into continuation programs.  Read more here…

Heidi Rayburn with AAUW-Humboldt President Beth Haynes

Heidi Rayburn, 2025 Eureka Adult School graduate, with AAUW-Humboldt President Beth Haynes

Anika Gonzales 2025

Anika Gonzales, 2025 East High School Graduate