THE COMMUNITY CURRENCY DIRECTORY OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY

October/November 2006 Issue

Dear Humboldt Community,

Welcome to the October/November 2006 issue of the Humboldt Exchange directory!

The ones are coming! The ones are coming! We are so excited to share with you the submissions from our art contest for $1 Community Currency bills - check out the back cover of this directory. Local artists Urania Hunter and Bob Filby have offered five beautiful design options for the new $1 bills. And big thanks to the artists for their gorgeous submissions!

At long last, we are poised to print new $1 CC bills. These bills will increase the utility and convenience of Community Currency. We expect to release the new $1 CC bills by the end of 2006. However, we need your help to see this effort through. You can help with our printing costs by donating to the final push of our fund drive. A contribution of $20 or more will help meet the costs of making $1 CC bills a reality –- and don't forget to vote on your favorite designs for the final $1 CC bill! See page eleven for details.

In the meantime, you can add another business to your Community Currency shopping list. Electronics Restored (featured on the cover) has joined the Humboldt Exchange as the newest business to accept Community Currency! Visit their shop at 317 W Seventh Street in Eureka for low-cost computers and restored electronics. Their ad on page five offers more information about how to use Community Currency to fulfill your electronic needs.

Finally, don't forget that the Humboldt Exchange is alive and active online. Visit our website at HumboldtExchange.org anytime to browse the current listings, see frequently asked questions, learn more about Community Currency, or submit your listings for the next issue. You can also email us at info@HumboldtExchange.org with questions or suggestions about the project.

Or join us each month on the third Sunday for our monthly Pancake Breakfast and the growing Exchange Bazaar, where you can engage in sales or barter for goods and services using Community Currency. Bring your crafts, used stuff, or business cards to let folks know about your services. And bring your Community Currency to purchase bread, eggs, handbags, wool, and other items that appear alongside the pancakes! The next Pancake Breakfast is Sunday, October 15 from 10am-noon at 1402 M Street, Eureka.

Thanks once again for checking out the Humboldt Exchange. We hope this directory helps you to connect with others in our community and to support a healthy local economy. We also invite you to help make the Exchange more successful by volunteering –- call 476-8475 to get involved today.

In each other we trust!

Yvonne, Kaitlin, Heather, Sam, Mike & Shannon
The Humboldt Exchange Crew

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


Children's Services

Offered

Children's health and first aid questions answered. Willing to accept trades. Greta Grizz. 825-6775

Space to host youth events/multicultural events. In Eureka. FREE! Anna 443-7099


Clothing

Offered

Panties made to order. Patient customers a must! Hannah. 442-5109

Custom-made panties. Patient customers still a must! Hannah. 442-5109

Jeans, shirts, shoes, etc. Large girls and junior sizes. Vic. 444-9098

Felted woolen bags of all sizes, legwarmers, ear-warmers and hand-warmers. Sam. 826-9521

Several pairs of shoes. Women's size 7. In good shape, call to find out more. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Wanted

Big, black leather boots. Size 11ish. Jared. 442-5109

Trade

Trade clothes with me! Erika. 805-291-1825

Food

Offered

Roots in Boots Fruits in Suits, catering. Willoughby. 826-1077

Custom tea parties. Sam. 826-9521

Fresh hand milled scone mix. Sam. 826-9521

Wanted

Canning jars in all sizes. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Coffee maker. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Food dehydrator. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Trade

Occasional berry picking/canning partners. Sherry. 839-3691

Health, Body and Spirituality

Offered

Haircuts, classic to whimsical. Willoughby. 826-1077

Health care. Are you looking for health care that’is Botanically-based, pH correct, Hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, no animal testing, no dyes or chemical fragrances, call Bonnie Arbonne to set up an appointment. 530-321-5904

Wanted

Dance/Practice partner. Any gender. Sherry. 839-3691

Looking for a working treadmill for my home. Jessica. 443-1747

Queer books, videos and other resources for a youth group. Christine. 445-5853

Trade

Herbal First Aid during business hours. Greta Grizz. 825-6775

Herbal Veterinary help. Greta Grizz. 825-6775

Creative haircuts/color trades. Sherry. 839-3691

Woman CMT for massage trade. Sherry (CMT). 839-3691

Home and Garden

Offered

Shrubs and trees for the digging. FREE! Sherry. 839-3691

Lots of kitchen utensils, pots, and pans, even a nice electric range available. Open to trade. Vic. 444-9098

Ten foot garden hose extension. Richard. 822-1535

We have hardy plants and bulbs, even a few trees available. Open to trade. Call to see. Vic. 444-9098

Draft stoppers to winterize your home. Sam. 826-9521

Dry firewood, odds and ends. Richard. 822-1535

Electrical work. Licensed. Roger. 826-9901

Envirocycle Composter/Composteamaker. In good condition. Jane. 764-5009

Firewood from sustainably managed forest. Will consider trade for your goods, skills or services. Art. 499-3121

Garden design, specializing in perennials. Andrea. 834-7773

General handyman service. Bill. 441-6720

Latex bucket paint. Many colors available. Willoughby. 826-1077

Lawn care in Arcata. Paul. 822-2556

My storage is full of stuff. Maybe some of it has your name on it? Come see, all offers considered. Bill. 441-6720

Pruning fruit trees in Arcata. Paul. 822-2556

Solar consulting. Plan ahead so that you install what you want. John. 825-9533

Solar electric installation. Roger. 826-9901

Two sickles, good condition. $3 each. Richard. 822-1535

Yard clearing in Arcata. Paul. 822-2556

Wanted

20’foot extension ladder. Willoughby. 826-1077

Bookshelf. David. 476-8502

Goats to eat weeds! 1 acre of feeding grounds. Anna. 443-7099

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

Huge curtains. Willoughby. 826-1077

Jasmine and other lovely plants. Willoughby. 826-1077

Red worms for worm bins. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Show me how to make thermal curtains. Christine. 445-5853

Wax from your bees. Sam. 826-9521

Wool from your sheep. Sam. 826-9521

Trade

Firewood from sustainably managed forest. Will consider trade for your goods, skills or services. Art. 499-3121

Garden space offered at a local non-profit, in exchange for garden maintenance. Anna. 443-7099

Gardening space in Bayside for irrigation set up help. Greta Grizz. 825-6775

Handy women for House/Grounds/Car Project partner. Sherry. 839-3691

Light housework for washing and drying clothing. 2-3 times/month. Bonnie. 530-321-5904

Language and Travel

Offered

Conversational French lessons. Community Currency or trade for Conversational Brazilian lessons. Mark. 923-2366

Wanted

Are there any beginning French students that would like study sessions? We need practice too. Vic. 444-9098

Conversational Brazilian/Portuguese lessons. Will pay part US Currency or trade for Conversational French lessons. Mark. 923-2366

Trade

Spanish or Spanish-English practice partner. Sherry. 839-3691

Music, Art and Craft

Offered

Critique of your poem. Richard. 822-1535

Do you have a copy of Xenophobe? Why not? Everybody else does. Free or trade (trade preferred). We also accept submissions for ads, art, writing, rants, etc. Shaina. 268-5662

Revamped earrings for gifts or trade. $3.00 - $7.00. Bonnie. 530-321-5904

Zany ideas that just might work. FREE! Leslie. 616-3104

Art/Performance classes at Synapsis. FREE! 445-1035

Aural Magic invites all local guitarists and musicians to come in and try out our vacuum tube pre-amp, and distortion special effects stomp boxes. I will be happy to talk with you about building a custom tube effects box for you. Come and see us at Eletronics Restored. 317 W 7th St. Across the street from the grocery outlet. Open Mon-Fri. Noon to 4pm or by appointment. 707-441-0700. We accept $50 CC towards purchase of a stomp box.

Contact improvisation, aerial dance instruction. Leslie. 616-3104

Need fire dancers for your gathering or event? We are open to trade if you don't have monies. We use a variety of tools and styles. Please try to call 5-7 days in advance. Shaina. 268-5662

Original art and portraits for affordable prices. Just give me a picture! Annastazia. 445-3209

Records, CDs, and tapes. Classical to Hardcore. Good deals, trades considered. Available every month at the Humboldt Exchange Pancake Breakfast, every 3rd Sunday from 10-12 at the Democracy Unlimited house. Jared. 442-5109

READY FOR THE NEW MEDIA REVOLUTION? Citizen Media Net is a not-for-profit forming locally to build a new paradigm for mass communication. The potential of the internet to revolutionize media is finally within reach, and the citizen media movement is on the rise. Citizen Media Net seeks to turn that movement into a revolution by fostering cooperation and collaboration throughout the movement, and by providing strategic organization and support to those involved in citizen media. Novice media-makers will be assisted in developing solid media skills. Media professionals will find new avenues to work independently of giant companies (freelance or in collaborative groups). This is a grassroots effort, so people are needed to help build the group. Current priorities: nonprofit formation/governance, and video production, but there are many ways individual media-makers (artists and communicators of all sorts) and media reform activists can contribute. See www.newmediarevolution.net. Paul. 825-8604

Wanted

Books on dance, performance, art. Synapsis. 445-1035

Conspirators! Leslie/Synapsis. 445-1035

Help in learning to sing. Leslie. 616-3104

Jewelry repair, mostly big-bead necklaces. Greta Grizz. 825-6775

Old drums, cymbals and stands. Little Bear. 442-0600

Singing partners. Country and Western/Bluegrass. Sherry. 839-3691

Someone to help me with rhythm. Drumming, guitar. Erika. 805-291-1825

Vinyl records, all shapes and sizes. Christine. 445-5853

Wouldn't it be nice for all budding musicians to gather once in a while? What do you think? Vic. 444-9098

Trade

My beautiful antique Singer for a sewing machine that is easy to use, and does zig-zag stitch. Hannah. 442-5109

Odds and Ends

Offered

Event planning for weddings and other special occasions. Andrea. 834-7773

Wanted

Cargo nets, hammocks, ropes, swings. Willoughby. 826-1077

Old vacuum tube, old tube test equipment, tube hifi gear, or old tube radio equipment. You might have in your garage or attic. Little Bear. 442-0600

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

Office & Organization Services and Supplies

Offered

Custom Day planners made from re-used paper. Sam. 826-9521

Facilitator for meetings, etc. Experienced. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Meeting space in Eureka. Good light, cozy. Seats 10-12. Kaitlin. 476-8502

Proofreading/Copy-editing by retired lawyer. Mark. 923-2366

Wanted

Access to copy machine or printing press for production of our underground artist publication. Open to trade. Shaina. 268-5662

Bookshelf. David. 476-8502

Donated office supplies. Democracy Unlimited. 269-0984

Folks to make and hang flyers. Leslie. 616-3104

Fundraising event coordinator. Democracy Unlimited. 269-0984

Interns. Democracy Unlimited. 269-0984

Help us become a 501c3. We need your help with the paperwork. Democracy Unlimited. 269-0984

Photocopier, or maybe just someone to repair the one we have. Democracy Unlimited. 269-0984

Printer for my laptop (PC). Sam. 826-9521

Someone who is strong and has a small truck or van, to help me with a mailing project, the first two weeks of November on a sporadic at-need basis. To move things from place to place. Will pay $12/hour 1/2 CC, plus mileage. Mary. 845-5600

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

Writers. Democracy Unlimited. 269-0984

Transportation and Recreation

Offered

Game night. Dice, scrabble, dominoes, etc... Every other Friday. FREE! Christine. 445-5853

Informational mushroom studying/collecting walks. Willoughby. 826-1077

Skate rail, three five-foot sections. Christine. 445-5853

Troxel riding helmet, excellent condition. Richard. 822-1535

Wanted

Automobile body-rust remedy or training. Greta Grizz. 825-6775

Beginning partner for surfing/boogie. Sherry. 839-3691

Bike buddies for fun weekend rides in Eureka. Christine. 445-5853

Bike trailer. Willoughby. 826-1077

Carabeeners and climb webbing. Sam. 826-9521

Truck co-op. Let's get a bio diesel truck and share expenses. Hannah. 442-5109

Woman partner for bouldering/top rope. Sherry. 839-3691

Trade

Trade a Mad River explorer for my Bell canoe. Greta Grizz. 825-6775

Events

October 14 and 15th - Eureka's 1st Annual West 3rd Street Festival. 3rd street between A and Commercial. Interactive art, performance, parade, music, arts, film. Willoughby (826-1077) and Synapsis (445-1035). More volunteers would be great!

October 15 - Humboldt Exchange Pancake Breakfast. 10:00am to noon. DUHC Headquarters (1402 M Street in Eureka). $5 Community Currency (CC) for all the pancakes you can eat. Bring your crafts, homemade items, used stuff, etc to sell and bring extra CC to buy items. Call us if you want a ride/want to carpool from Arcata. 476-8475

November 15 –- Submission Deadline for the December/January issue of the Humboldt Exchange. Don't forget to get your listings to us today! You can drop your listings in the mail, drop them off at our office, or submit them online:
www.HumboldtExchange.org. 476-8475

November 15 and 16 - DUHC Brings author David Korten to Humboldt County. Check out www.DUHC.org for more details or call 269-0984

November 19 - Humboldt Exchange Pancake Breakfast 10:00am to noon. DUHC Headquarters (1402 M Street in Eureka). $5 Community Currency (CC) for all the pancakes you can eat. Bring your crafts, homemade items, used stuff, etc to sell and bring extra CC to buy items. Call us if you want a ride/want to carpool from Arcata. 476-8475

Arcata Stitch and Bitch. Starting in November. Wednesdays, 7-9pm at Café Mokka. Sam. 826-9521

Humboldt Branch of WILPF. The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom meets the last Monday of every month in Arcata. 7:00pm. Call Becky for information. 826-9197 or wilpf.humboldt@cox.net

Needle Exchange. Knit, crochet, embroider, etc. in the warmth of company. Don't know how? We teach for free and have materials for beginners. Sundays 5-7pm at 321 Coffee, 321 3rd Street Eureka

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 strength, 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

Protest against Evergreen Pulp Mill polluting our air. Every Thursday, 5-6pm at county courthouse, 5th and I street Eureka.

Weekly scrabble club in Eureka. Saturdays. 6-9pm. Adorni Center. $3. Anna. 442-7220

Weekly young womans' group for youth ages 10-21. Every Tuesday 6-8pm at McKinlyville Family Resource Center 1450 Hillar Road. Anna. 443-7099Click here to view Community Currency bills.

 

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