Neighbors Briefs October 14, 2009

Parks sponsor Bat Walk 2009

Winter farmers market to open Nov. 6

Crescent City Emblem Club #175 will stage its 15th annual Festival of the Trees fundraiser on Sat­urday, Dec. 5, at the VFW Hall, 810 H St.

A luncheon at noon will feature a fashion show and entertainment. Cost to att­end is $10.

Tickets for the lunch and opportunity tickets for drawings of decorated trees and various prizes can be purchased at McPherren’s Tax Service, 400 L St., and at Del Norte Office Supply, 240 I St.

Tree viewing times will be Friday, Dec. 4, from 2-7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9:30 a.m.-noon.

Individuals or businesses wishing to decorate trees for the event should call 464-5789 or 954-1915.

Parks sponsor Bat Walk 2009

California State Parks and the North Coast Redwood Interpretive Association will hold its annual Bat Walk on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park.

Participants in this non-costumed event should meet at the park’s visitor center lo­­cated in the campground.

Mask-making and interpretive games for children will begin at 5 p.m., with a ranger-led walk to view resident bats starting at dusk (about 6 p.m.). A campfire with storyteller Dan O’Gara will start at 7   p.m. followed by a Dutch auction and refreshments.

The event is free. For information call 465-2144.

Winter farmers market to open Nov. 6

A new indoor winter farmers market will be opening in the Brookings-Harbor area on Nov. 6.

Sponsored by the Chetco Grange #765, the market will be located inside the Chetco Grange Community Center at the corner of Hwy. 101 and Zimmerman Way in Harbor. It will be held every Friday through Jan. 29, 2010, from 1-6 p.m.

For information and to inquire about booth space, call Kathleen Dickson at (541) 813-1136.