THE COMMUNITY CURRENCY DIRECTORY OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY

April/May 2007 Issue

Dear Humboldt Community,

Inside you’ll find a wealth of resources and news to connect you with others in our community. Join us as we work to build a stronger local economy in Humboldt County!

Highlights this month:

New Businesses in April/May
• Muddy’s Hot Cup in Arcata now accepts up to $5 Community Currency on Wednesdays. Go for your morning coffee, a savory lunch, or an afternoon beer.
• Jessicurl Hair Care will be accepting Community Currency from salons starting in May, although exact details were not confirmed at press time. Check the website or visit www.jessicurl.com for info, and ask your favorite salon about accepting Community Currency!
• Ocean Air Farm will accept up to $20CC towards purchase of a share of this season’s crop. See page six for details.
• Coming Soon: The Northcoast Environmental Center will begin accepting Community Currency when they are settled into their new office – look for details in the June/July Directory.
• Where do you want to shop? Let us know where you want to spend Community Currency and we’ll send a business packet of information right away!

Pancakes are BACK!
Have you been waking up on the third Sunday of the month, wondering why you’re craving pancakes and conversation? We know why – you’re missing the Pancake Breakfast! After a short break to find a new space, the Humboldt Exchange Pancake Breakfast resumed in March at the home of generous community members. Contact us to find out who’s hosting the April 15 and May 18 breakfasts and satisfy that craving – with a little maple syrup on top.

“How Do I Use The Humboldt Exchange?”
If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, come to our new workshop on “Using the Humboldt Exchange,” presented after the Pancake Breakfast each month. We’ll provide brief background info on community currencies, plus ideas for how you can support our local economy through the Humboldt Exchange. Contact us for more info.

Last Monday Exchange Meetings
Want to get involved in the Humboldt Exchange? We welcome you to our monthly open meeting to learn about the many ways you can help create economic independence in our local bioregion. Meetings run for about an hour and always include snacks – next dates are April 30 and May 28 at 7pm.

Currency Distribution Changup
With the arrival of the new $1 bills, we’re entering a new phase of Community Currency distribution! Starting next issue, first-time listers receive $86 – one each of the $50, $20, $10, $5, and $1 – to enable them to get involved in the Exchange right away. Repeat listers now receive $16 – one each of the $10, $5, and $1 bills – to keep them rolling. Look for more information on Community Currency circulation and targets in the June/July issue of the Directory.

Spring has arrived and we know that means yard work, gardening, and cleaning – all services you can find in the pages that follow. Use Community Currency to freshen up your home or office, and you’ll make everyone’s day a little brighter. Thanks for reading, and happy exchanging!

In each other we trust!
Yvonne, Kaitlin, Shannon, Jared, Hannah, Heather and Mike
The Humboldt Exchange Team

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= This person is willing to accept ALL Community Currency as payment for this item or service.

Children's Services

Offered

Child care. Newborn thru early adolescence, weekdays and overnights available. 25 yrs exp. Licensed. I’m in Manila. Rachael. 834-1726.

Kid plastic shovel. Two feet long. FREE. Richard. 822-1535


Clothing

Offered

Clothing swap! Bring ‘em to the April Pancake Breakfast and find something new to wear. Shannon. 822-5832

Costume closet. Free costumes for loan. Need an outfit for a performance or party or just for fun? I might have what you need. Men’s and women’s clothes, props, wigs, even some shoes. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Hiking boots. Women’s size 8.5. Worn 2 or 3 times, leather with Gore-tex, excellent shape. $50 and 50 CC, negotiable. Shannon. 822-5832

Jeans for Teens. FREE! Gently used clothes for kids, teens and babies. April 15th 1-5pm. The RAVEN Project 523 T Street in Eureka. Anna. 443-7099

Food

Offered

Cooking partner for monthly mass production. Let’s share inspiration and labor to make freezable food-stuffs for many quick healthy meals. Yvonne. 443-3944

Duck eggs. I only have two ducks so we don’t always have extras. For sale at Exchange pancake breakfasts. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Knife-sharpening. $5 per blade or 5 for $20. Shannon. 822-5832

Wanted

Canning jars. All sizes. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Clientele to purchase culinary and medicinal herb and animal (goat, sheep, turkey, chicken) shares. Customized. Possibilities include: milk, cheese, meat, eggs, soap, fiber. Lisa. 970-701-9253

Food dehydrator. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Garden veggies/breads. Tim. 826-1194

Organic, free-range eggs. 1-2 dozen per week. Jane. 764-5009

Solar cooker. Do you have one already made or can you build me one? Kaitlin. 476-8502

 

Health, Body and Spirituality

Offered

Complete computerized nutritional, blood chemistry and aura analysis. 3 sessions for $119, accepting part Community Currency. Bill. 443-8347

Haircuts. 5CC and $5US. Hannah. 442-5109

Natural family planning compatriot. Interested in talking about the ups and downs of various fertility awareness methods? Yvonne. 443-3944

No-lye bar soaps. Lou. 834-3687

Organic and animal-cruelty free homemade body products: healing balms, salves. Lisa 970-701-9253

Upcoming Friday night and Saturday gender research study. If you have had counseling, psychology classes, or been in a men’s or women’s group and are between 25-70 you qualify! Call 499-8737. Research study for Debbra Haven, M.A., Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology

Wanted

Tree supplies (food, wool clothes, climbing gear, times/rides/support). Shag. 834-0950

Yoga and stretching, massage for injury. Steph. 442-3980

IHSS Caregiver. 4 hours weekly, for 56yo man with modest disability from spinal diseases. $10/hr. Must be atheistic/Marxist/anarchist friendly, willing to submit paperwork promptly, no alcohol/drugs. Congenial, musical, intelligent environment in north end of Eureka near bus line. Bob. 476-8557 or bobsted@all2ez.net

Someone to regularly apply “Raindrop Therapy” essential oils for 56yo man to treat significant spinal disease. Massage skills desirable, training available. 1 hour per month, at least $20 per session. Bob. 476-8557 or bobsted@all2ez.net

Trade

Certified massage therapist. Stephanie. 442-3980

Wanting to practice Pranayama Yoga techniques and learn other Yoga positions. Also want to share spiritual and mind/body health books and literature. Cynthia. 442-1469

 

Home and Garden

Offered

9-point/15-inch Stanley crosscut saw. Excellent condition. Richard. 822-1535

Appliance sales and services. Bill. 445-1591

smiley face Bamboo poles. 8” and 10” lengths. Used in garden for 1 year, 4 for $1CC. Jane. 764-5009

Ceiling fans. All parts, working condition. Older model. One brown, one white. FREE! Kaitlin or David. 476-8502

Electrical services. Dave. 442-3980

Electrical work. Licensed. Roger. 826-9901

Electronics Restored now offers repair services for vintage and contemporary tube electronic equipment such as hi-fi amplifiers, tuners and receivers and all tube guitar amplifiers and products. We also repair old vintage tube radio and television sets as well. 317 W. 7th Street, across from the Eureka Grocery Outlet. Noon to 4pm, M-F. 441-0700

Fragrant weed starts. Feverfew and Lemon Balm grow wild in my yard, want to trade? I’d love some nettles, and mints. Yvonne. 443-3944

Gardening consultation and plant material. Nezzie. 445-5883

Handyman. Bill. 445-1591

Handyman. Tim. 826-1194

Home buying help. I’m a different kind of realtor who can help you make your dream of home ownership a reality. It may be easier than you think! Together we can create a personalized timeline and put the proper intention into it to help you reach your goals. No obligations or commitments. Let’s talk! Katie. 444-2700

Lawn care in Arcata. Paul. 822-2556

Pruning fruit trees in Arcata. Paul. 822-2556

Solar electrical installation. Roger. 826-9901

Tiling. Tim. 826-1194

Tomato starts. Early varieties, lots of different kinds. Ready in mid-April. Kaitlin. 476-8502

smiley face Upright vacuum cleaner with bags. $15 CC. Jared. 442-5109

Worm compost tea. Fertilize your houseplants with the good stuff. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Yard clearing in Arcata. Paul. 822-2556

Wanted

Bookshelf. Tall or short. David. 476-8502

Dried nettle for tea. Hannah. 442-5109

Eurekan’s interested in affordable cooperative living and/or co-housing. Of course, open to folks not currently residing in Eureka, but willing to in the future. Yvonne. 443-3944

Fire wood (hardwood). Will haul. Nezzie. 445-5883

Greenhouse materials. Windows, reusable doors, reusable lumber, pavers/bricks, cinder blocks, pipe, garden tools, pots, plastic, drip. Lisa. 970-701-9253

Help building small sheds. (3 x 4 x 4, e.g.). Nezzie. 445-5883

Help moving furniture at home. Nezzie. 445-5883

Help with brick and block and stone path making. I have a small miter. Nezzie. 445-5883

Houseplants. Can I take cuttings of your unique and interesting houseplants? I have some I can trade with you. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Red worms for worm bins. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Redwood grape stakes for fencing (at least 4’ long). Dana. 668-1694

Someone to replace our windows. We have the double-paned windows, need someone to replace the old ones with the new. Downstairs work (no ladders required). David. 476-8502

Traditional, rare, threatened, heirloom food and herb crops. Seeds, cuttings, plants. Can trade. Lisa 970-701-9253

Tree cuttings from local willows and other local trees, for the 10,000 trees in Humboldt Initiative. David Proctor. 834-3687

Weed pulling help. I have a bad back and need some help keeping the weed under control in the garden beds. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Yard help. Bed preparation, weeding, pruning, fence clearing. Nezzie. 445-5883

Trade

Local non-profit needs weekly help with garden maintenance in exchange for the fruits and veggies of labor down the road. Anna. 443-7099 ext. 818

 

Language and Travel

Offered

Conversational Russian for Travel Pimsleur CD set. Yvonne. 443-3944

Wanted

Conversational German coffee buddy. Sprechen Sie bitte mit mir? Meet me at 321 Coffee and let’s practice our language skills! Yvonne. 443-3944

Maps, books, info/discussion on travel in Ireland, Scotland. Nezzie. 445-5883

 

Music, Art and Craft

Offered

Aural Magic Audio Products: Guitar players and musicians, come on by and see our custom effects boxes and talk to us about creating your own custom effects stomp box or pedal. We also can design custom rack mount effects and chorus units for your gigs, studio and recording needs. 317 W. 7th Street, across from the Grocery Outlet. Noon to 4PM M-F. Electronics Restored. 442-0600 or 441-0700.

Cloth tote bags. Lou. 834-3687

smiley face Critique of your poem. Phone for address. Richard. 822-1535

Custom and pre-made jewelry. Lou. 834-3687

Duct tape wallets/purses. Colors vary. Lou. 834-3687

Guitar improv lessons. BA Music, HSU. Tim. 826-1194

“Houses and Letters.” Beautifully illustrated bound volume by Lenore Cady. Trophy book. Richard. 822-1535

Magazine for art projects galore! FREE! Come pick and choose. Anna. 443-7099 ext. 818

Metal garden art. Tim. 826-1194

Movie editing. Tim. 826-1194

smiley face Sewing machine. Old reliable Singer. Pretty! Hannah. 442-5109

Tabla drums. Tim. 826-1194

smiley face Trombonograms! Pick a song and I’ll serenade your target at home or office with my trombone. For birthdays, for a holiday, or just for fun. $10 for up to three songs within Arcata/Eureka area, further travel negotiable. Shannon. 822-5832

smiley face Want to begin reading good poetry? Recommendations based on many years experience. Richard. 822-1535

Wanted

Lessons in basketry and fiber production, harvesting, processing, spinning, weaving. Lisa. 970-701-9253

Keyboard lessons for interested 8 year-old. Our place or yours. Rachael. 834-1726.

Singers for the fun of it! I’m looking for others who would like to get together and sing for fun, everything from a cappella versions of ‘80 songs to folk music. Preferably in Eureka. Yvonne. 443-3944

Stolen: 2 India reed flutes (like large penny whistles) keys of F and B. In white PVC pipe “cases” with red KMUD sticker and black Fender stickers. Irreplaceable with great personal attachment. Bob. 476-8557 or bobsted@all2ez.net

 

Odds and Ends

Offered

Tutoring for English, Reading and History. Masters in Education, Middle school through College. Rob. 442-5156

Wanted

Drunken Boat books. Jared. 442-5109

Metal lock box. Tim. 826-1194

Outreach help in So. Hum. and other rural parts of the county. Table at the Farmer’s Market in Fortuna, Ferndale, Orleans or Garberville. Attend other events in Orleans, Garberville/Redway, Hoopa, Willow Creek, Loleta, Ferndale, Rio Dell or Fortuna and pass out handbills for our events. Democracy Unlimited. 269-0984

Participants wanted for upcoming Friday night and Saturday gender research study. If you have had counseling, psychology classes, or been in a men’s or women’s group and are between 25-70 you qualify! Call 499-8737 and leave name and good times to call. Research study for Debbra Haven, M.A., Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology.

 

Office & Organization Services and Supplies

Offered

At Electronics Restored we repair and sell refurbished computer systems reasonably priced. Come and check it out. 317 W. 7th Street, across from the Eureka Grocery Outlet. Noon to 4PM, M-F. 441-0700

Facilitator for meetings, discussions, etc. Experienced with strategic planning, consensus process. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Help with software programs on iMac. PPT and video capability. Nezzie. 445-5883

Lending library. Full of resources! Democracy Unlimited. 269-0984

Wanted

Help organizing. Office, a project an event. Nezzie. 445-5883

Volunteers. All kinds of tasks and projects for different experience levels and interests. Democracy Unlimited. 269-0984

 

Transportation and Recreation

Offered

Bicycle repair, open to trade. Dave. 442-3980

Helmet for horseback riding. Like new. Richard. 822-1535

Ride to Arcata from Eureka and back again. Tuesdays and Thursdays afternoon. Nezzie. 445-5883

Wanted

Bike repair. Kaitlin or David. 476-8502

Bikes. Summer loan, we have two interns from out of the area this summer. Can we use one of your extra bikes to help them get around Eureka? Democracy Unlimited. 269-0984

Cruizer-type bike. Can pay or trade for parts. Dylan. 601-2392

Looking to attend a Pranayama Yoga Information/session in Columbus, NM (outside of Las Cruces or Alamagordo). Need to pair up with someone with a reliable vehicle, and share cost(s) and driving. Cynthia. 442-1469

Want to be my friend? Annastazia. 445-3209

 

Community Events

April 7 - KHSU Record Swap. Goodwin Forum at HSU. 11-5pm. Dozens of tables, tons of music. Featuring Urthona Records accepting Community Currency. Live music including Professional Superheroes, A Parting Shot and more. $2. Jared. 442-5109

April 15 – Humboldt Exchange Pancake Breakfast. 10am-noon. $5 Community Currency (or $US) – all the pancakes you can eat. Open to Humboldt Exchange participants and supporters. Bring your products to sell for Community Currency. Call for location. 269-0984

April 21 - Eureka Greens monthly meeting. 3-2-1 Coffeeshop in Eureka. 3:30pm-5pm. For more details check out www.EurekaGreens.com

April 22 - Come play in our community garden for National Youth Service Day and Earth Day! Free BBQ, tools provided, all ages welcome! April 22nd 1-5pm at The RAVEN Project, 523 T Street in Eureka. Anna. 443-7099

April 29 - Women’s Gathering. For women, girls and friends of women to enhance the status of women in Humboldt County. HSU Goodwin Forum. 10am-4pm.

May 15 – Submission Deadline for the April/May issue of the Humboldt Exchange. Don’t forget to get your listings to us today! Listings can be submitted online:
www.HumboldtExchange.org. You can also drop your listings in the mail: PO Box 858, Eureka CA 95502. 269-0984

May 18 – Humboldt Green Party General Assembly. Open meeting for all Green Party members. For agenda and details check out www.HumboldtGreens.org

May 19 – Humboldt Exchange Pancake Breakfast. 10am-noon. $5 Community Currency (or $US) – all the pancakes you can eat. Open to Humboldt Exchange participants and supporters. Bring your products to sell for Community Currency. Call for location. 269-0984

Book group now forming to study Vandana Shiva’s book “Earth Democracy.” Sponsored by Humboldt Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Meetings will begin sometime in April. Day, time and frequency to be determined based on participants’ schedules. Call if interested. Becky. 826-9197

Exchange monthly meeting. Come get involved in the Humboldt Exchange! Learn about what’s going on with the project, get involved by plugging into projects like outreach, creating the directory, distribution, and business involvement. If interested in carpooling from Arcata or elsewhere in the area, give us a call. This meeting is the last Monday of every month. 7:00pm. 269-0984

Needle Exchange. Knit, crochet or whatever you choose in the company of others, open to all skill levels. 321 Third Street. Eureka. Sundays 4-7pm.

People Project Meetings. Arcata Endeavor, 9th and E Streets, Arcata. Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Safe space to discuss issues facing houseless people in our community. Gather strengths, resources and supportive ideas and put them into action! Good place to seek support with legal issues arising from being on the street. Snacks provided and welcomed. Kathy and Verbena. 441-1518

Scrabble club meets every Sunday. 6:30pm in conference room 208 of the HSU library. Contact: Terry Marlow. 677-9242

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The Humboldt Exchange Community Currency Project is a project of
Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt County (DUHC)