THE COMMUNITY CURRENCY DIRECTORY OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY

April/May 2008

Greetings, Humboldt County Community!

Welcome to the April/May 2008 issue of the Humboldt Exchange Community Currency Directory. 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!

Hold Onto Your Hats! 10 New Businesses for April and May

• Big Pete’s Pizzeria - Featuring New York style pizza with organic flour crusts and local beers on tap with a nightly happy hour.
• Shipwreck - Offering local, handmade clothing, accessories, toys, and vintage treasures.
• Baked In Humboldt - Providing old-world pastries, custom cakes and other tasty treats.
• Cassie Leonhardt, Certified Massage Therapist - Relaxing and restorative massage services.
• Rich Diversity Extranet Development - Technology consulting.
• Humboldt Mystics – Local products, jewelry, crystals, tapestries, purses and gifts.
• HumGeeks - Computer and web design services.
• Tao Reiki Holistic Services - Massage therapy and other holistic health care.
• Pierce Family Farm CSA - Fresh veggies to Arcata and McKinleyville through weekly shares from July to October.
• The Emerald City - Hemp boutique offering sustainable clothing, hemp seed oil based body care items, and locally blown glass.
• For a complete list of all businesses accepting Community Currency see our home page. We are now up to 38 businesses participating in the Humboldt Exchange!

Community Currency Pizza Party May 1

Celebrate May Day with live music, great pizza, and the Humboldt Exchange! Big Pete’s Pizzeria in Arcata is hosting our first ever Community Currency Pizza Party with music by Radical Devil for a special cover of $5 Community Currency – no U.S. dollars accepted while the bands play! Don’t miss this exciting event:
Community Currency Pizza Party - Thursday, May 1 – 8:30pm to 10:30pm at Big Pete’s Pizzeria, G Street, Arcata.

Pancakes for all!

We’re always flippin’ pancakes on the third Sunday of every month. Join us in April and May for delicious buttermilk or vegan pancakes and great conversation:
Monthly Pancake Breakfasts: 10am-noon, $5 Community Currency (or US) – Kids under 10 eat free! Sunday, April 20 and Sunday, May 18 (Followed by “Community Currency 101” Workshop, 12:30-1:30pm)

Open Meetings

Want to learn more about the Humboldt Exchange, about local currencies, or how you can get involved? Come to an Open Meeting – the last Monday night of the month. You’ll meet others interested in promoting a stronger local economy and get the latest update on how we’re growing Community Currency in Humboldt County.
• April Meeting: Monday, April 28, 7-8:30pm
• May Meeting: Monday, May 26, 7-8:30pm

We hope that as the weather grows warmer, you look to your community for assistance with cleaning, gardening, outings, or whatever’s on your schedule for spring.

In each other we trust!

The Humboldt Exchange Team

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

Children's Services

Offered

Child care services in Arcata. Children 4-5 and up. Grant. 714-473-7741

Childcare services. Evenings and weekends. Heidi. 476-0301Micro fleece pouch baby slings (like Hotsling or New Native). Your choice of fabric. $25. Heather. 443-4905

Wanted

Fun, free activities for kids ages 6-12. Heidi. 476-0301

Host families for 10-day exchange program. Please build local and global community. Resha. 223-1924

Soccer players who enjoy playing with kids. Heidi. 476-0301

Clothing

Offered

Costume Closet lending library. Need an outfit but don’t want to pay to rent or buy it? Borrow something from my FREE costume closet. Lots of stuff, including props. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Micro fleece pouch baby slings (like Hotsling or New Native), your choice of fabric. $25. Heather. 443-4905

This person is willing to accept 100% Community Currency as payment for this item or service. Reusable cloth menstrual pads. $5CC. Heather. 443-4905

Wanted

I would like to learn to make clothes. Grant. 714-473-7741

Food

Offered

Eggs. Big and brown. $2 cash, $1 CC. Sara. 496-0869

This person is willing to accept 100% Community Currency as payment for this item or service. Home espresso machine. Works great, hardly used. $15 OBO. Shannon. 822-5832

Learn to gather clams and mussels from our abundant coast. Need fishing license and waders. Call for field trip dates and times. Mike. 498-8859

Wanted

Small canning jars. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Trade

Would like to swap baked goods. Grant. 714-473-7741

Health, Body and Spirituality

Offered

Chair massage for individuals or groups. Melt stress and aches away. Fhyre. 826-7367

Got a cult/”life philosophy” you want to tell someone about? Tom. 445-3275

Hair dryer. Plug-in, works well, barely used. Richard. 822-1535

Having a baby? Expect a great experience. Luna Doulas. 839-7387

If you need to practice Aura Cleansings, “good magic” stuff, I might do it. Free. Tom. 445-3275

Kundalini yoga and meditation as taught by Yogi Bajhan. $10. Private sessions available. 20% CC. Joan. 476-9343

Talk with me about metaphysics and physics. A contemporary view with a Native American essence. Remember to keep a open mind. Sliding scale donation, accepting 1⁄2 CC. Little Bear. 442-0600

Wanted

Are you childless by choice or considering the choice to be childless? Would you be interested in participating in a future collaborative study on childlessness? Men and women welcome. Call if interested, no commitment necessary. We are compiling a list of possible participants. Danica. 630-732-1426

Hair cuts, once a month or so. Fhyre. 826-7367

Someone to practice Tai Chi with. Grant. 714-473-7741

Trade

Chair massage on a regular basis. I have a massage chair. Fhyre. 826-7367

Home and Garden

Offered

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

Automatic coffee maker with timer. Kristin. 562-833-6762

Backyard pet chickens! I’ll get you chicks and raise them until they’re ready to go outside (approx 4 weeks) for keeping as pets and egg producers. $20 for the first bird, $10 each additional. Up to $5CC per order. You must be able to provide them with a safe, cozy home. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Chicken coop. Suitable for up to 4 birds. Paid $350, asking $250. Will accept up to $25CC. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Dry firewood. Richard. 822-1535

Handyman services, repair, yard work. Have pick-up truck. Fhyre. 826-7367

Handyman services. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc. Bill. 441-6720

House sitting, plant and pet care offered. References. Fhyre. 826-7367

Lawn care in Arcata. Paul. 822-2556

Licensed electrical work. Roger. 826-9901

Manual labor, house cleaning, yard work. Heidi. 476-0301

Moving sale in June (or late May)—Extra firm double mattress, drawers, tall “hutch” with drawers and shelves, tea cart, love seat, computer desk, bedside table, 2 drawer file cabinets, microwave. May trade for help moving/cleaning. Budd. 445-2890

Pruning fruit trees in Arcata. Paul. 822-2556

Small plug-in clothes dryer. 15”x24”x30” high. Maytag, works well. Richard. 822-1535

Solar electric installation. Roger. 826-9901

Yard clearing in Arcata. Paul. 822-2556

Wanted

Aged horse or chicken manure. Fhyre. 826-7367

Clean blankets in decent shape for a full size bed. Sam. 208-651-6007

Hanging plants, flower bulbs, etc. Tom. 445-3275.

Help weeding the garden. Gretchen. 445-5853

Lawn care in Eureka. Regular mowing of our lawn and basic yard care. Looking for someone regular who has their own equipment. David. 476-8502

Sewing machine. Bridgette. 616-295-8445

Vegetable starts, perennial flower bulbs or plants. Fhyre. 826-7367

Wooden boxes with lids, wooden tool boxes. Peabody. 445-5853

Trade

Join the Family Share Project this spring! For information on this family garden project (not a CSA) go to www.humboldthandmade.com and click on the Family Share icon or call Kelley. 822-7128

Seeking a centered spirit who wants to garden and needs the space to do so. Will share crop in exchange. Good land. Call for more information. Kelley. 822-7128

Language and Travel

Offered

Help research and create travel itineraries. Resha. 223-1924

Wanted

I want to go to Chile, but I don’t know anyone there and I’m feeling chicken. Anyone been there? Got stories? Gretchen. 445-5853

Travel partner for summer road trip. Seeking non-smoker. Fhyre. 826-7367

Trade

Let’s speak Spanish or French! Jenine. 826-0692

Music, Art and Craft

Offered

Aural Magic Audio Products. Custom made vacuum tube stomp boxes, pedal and amplifiers. 317 West 7th Street, Eureka. Will take $50 CC. Little Bear. 441-0700

Luthier—violins and violas. Minor repairs and setups. I specialize in bringing your own instruments back to life. Free Consultation. Sara. 469-0869

Metal music stands. FREE! Shannon. 822-58323

Small chunks of cherry wood for carvers. Richard. 822-1535

Poetry critique. Call for PO box address in order to send your poem. Richard. 822-1535

Wanted

Any 5.1 amplifier/receiver for speakers. Tom. 445-3275

Basic guitar lessons. Kristin. 562-833-6762

Glass blowing supplies. Grant. 714-473-7741

Guidance and ideas for sewing projects. Heidi. 476-0301

I want to learn to play guitar! I’m a complete beginner, just need the basics. Sarah. 834-4500

Someone to teach me how to read patterns and sew/alter clothes. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Teach me to stretch a canvas properly. Spike. 445-5853

Trumpet lessons. I have no experience. Grant. 714-473-7741

Wu-Tang 36 Chambers CD. Tom. 445-3275

Odds and Ends

Offered

Acetylene welding gear-cheap. Peabody. 445-5853

Appliance sales, services, rentals, parts. Accepting part CC. Bill. 441-6720

Christmas lights taken down. Tom. 445-3275

Copies of “Whatever happened to the Hippies,” and “Backwoods Chronicles.” $10 and $15 respectively in CC. Available only at Redwood Times office, Maple Lane in Garberville. Readable, entertaining history from local author. Mary. 923-4806

This person is willing to accept 100% Community Currency as payment for this item or service. Help with math and statistics. Kristin. 562-833-6762

Size 9 old school roller skates. FREE! Heidi. 476-0301

Tarot readings. 14 years experience. Positive and insightful. Fhyre. 826-7367

Wanted

Audio books. Heidi. 476-0301

Decent summer job that would look good on a resume. Tom. 445-3275

Loans of t-shirts that depict heroes of social justice for art show. Fhyre. 826-7367

Travel partner for summer road trip. Seeking fun non-smoker. Fhyre. 826-7367

Trade

Anybody want to give me a couple “Petrols” for some mint condition Community Currency? Peabody. 445-5853

Office and Organization Services & Supplies

Offered

This person is willing to accept 100% Community Currency as payment for this item or service. Basic Microsoft Office or Open Office.org training. Especially Excel. Sam. 208-651-6007

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

Lending library. Full of social change and organizing resources – see the collection in our new online catalog! www.librarything.com/profile/DUHC. Democracy Unlimited. 269-0984

Public relations and marketing publicity campaigning. Resha. 223-1924

Wanted

FinalCut Pro tutor wanted. Pretty Please? Gretchen. 445-5853

Help protect water quality in our community! Volunteers needed at Humboldt Baykeeper. 268-8897

Old typewriters. For noise-making. It’s okay if they don’t type well anymore. I just want to hear that fine Klacketty-klack sound. Peabody. 445-5853

Volunteers. All kinds of tasks and projects for different experience levels and interests. Democracy Unlimited. Call or come to our volunteer trainings on April 22 and May 27. 269-0984

Transportation and Recreation

Offered

This person is willing to accept 100% Community Currency as payment for this item or service. Bicycle maintenance. I can show you how to change a tire. Sam 208-651-6007

Rides from Arcata to Freshwater and back. Help with gas would be great but not required. Kristin. 562-833-6762

Rides from Eureka to Arcata. Heidi. 476-0301

This person is willing to accept 100% Community Currency as payment for this item or service. Shortboard. $50CC. Spike. 445-5853

Whitewater kayak. $100 (50% CC). No paddle. Spike. 445-5853

Wanted

A pair of surfing gloves. Grant. 714-473-7741

Cheap decent bicycle. Tom. 445-3275

Friends to go on day hikes with on the weekends. Heidi. 476-0301

I would like to go mountain biking with someone to learn where the most technical trails are in Humboldt. Sam. 208-651-6007

Looking for folks who love to play Hacky Sac! I need a fix. Up for both a relaxed or focused Hack circle. Danica. 825-7966

Looking for someone to surf with. Grant. 714-473-7741

Road bike for a reasonable price. Heidi. 476-0301

Seeking people interested in car-sharing. See meeting listing under Community Events or call Hannah. 269-0649

Community Events

April 5 – Food and Democracy Workshop. Presented by Democracy Unlimited. Redwood Roots Farm in Bayside, 1-4pm. www.DUHC.org or 269-0984

April 18 - Green Wheels Gala. Dinner and music in celebration of alternative transportation. Veterans Hall, Arcata. 6pm-11pm, $40/$10 music only. For details visit www.green-wheels.org or call 822-9175

This person is willing to accept 100% Community Currency as payment for this item or service. April 20 – 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 CC. Call for location. 476-8475

April 26 – Why Do Corporations Have More Rights Than You? Democracy Unlimited Workshop. Learn about the history of corporate rule and strategies for local democracy. 10:30am-5:30pm. $25-$100 sliding scale, willing to consider work-trade. Pre-registration required. Eureka. 269-0984

April 27 - SLAM - Sustainable living Arts and Music Festival. HSU. Grant. 714-473-7741

This person is willing to accept 100% Community Currency as payment for this item or service. May 1 - Humboldt Exchange May Day Celebration at Big Pete’s Pizzeria in Arcata. Live music, no $US accepted while the bands play! More details: HumboldtExchange.org

May 3 - Red Grammer Family Concert. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts. 4pm. Entertaining families for twenty years, Red’s lively art of teaching through music is reflected in the shining smiles of children singing right back at him. Red’s Grammy nominated album for children, Be-Bop Your Best complements five previous releases, a concert DVD, and two albums for adults. Tickets at box office 442-1956. Admission is $15 at the door, $7 in advance. Accepting $5CC per ticket, up to four tickets ($20CC). Presented by Sage Pathways and Mosaic Productions.

May 5 - Car Co-op Planning Meeting. 7:30pm. Interested in starting a Car-Sharing Co-operative in Eureka? Bring your ideas and energy to get this going! Call Hannah at 269-0649 for details and location (TBA).

May 15 – Submission Deadline for the June/July ‘08 issue of the Humboldt Exchange. Don’t forget to get your listings to us today! Listings can be submitted online: HumboldtExchange.org. You can also drop your listings in the mail: PO Box 858, Eureka CA 95502. 476-8475

This person is willing to accept 100% Community Currency as payment for this item or service. May 18 – 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 CC. Call for location. Workshop to follow from 12:30-1:30pm: “Community Currency 101.” 476-8475

Aerial Classes starting soon. 445-5853

Fabric Evenings. 445-5853

Humboldt 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. 476-8475

Puppet classes. March-August. 445-5853Click here to view Community Currency bills.

 

 

 

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