Lifestyle briefs

Folk dancing

The Humboldt Folk Dancers invite the public to a live music “International Folk Dance Party” Friday from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata.

The event features easy dances and an evening of international music with Chubritza, the Balkan Music Meetup and special guests from Oregon, Steve, Dan'l and Olof.

Everyone is encouraged to wear traditional clothing to celebrate the arrival of “Grandma March”(Baba Marta), a Bulgarian folk holiday.

Admission is $5 to $10, sliding scale, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All ages and dance levels are welcome. For more information, call 707-496-6734 or go to humboldtfolkdancers.org.

Marsh tour

Friends of the Arcata Marsh will sponsor a free tour of the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday.

Everyone will meet leader Katy Allen at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute walk focusing on marsh plants, history and/or ecology. This event takes place rain or shine. For more information, call 707-826-2359.

Quilters meet

The Redwood Empire Quilters Guild will meet March 7 at the Humboldt Grange, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka.

The meeting begins with social time at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. Guests are invited. The program will include reports by grant recipients, presentations by business members and the quilt challenge reveal with voting and awards.

Also, signups will be available for the March 15 and 16 annual retreat. For more information call Martha at 707-498-5390.

Park workday

California State Parks will hold a habitat restoration day March 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at Sue-meg State Park, 4150 Patrick's Point Drive, Trinidad.

Volunteers will be removing invasive plant species such as English ivy from various locations in the park. The entrance station will have signage with information on where each event is located within the park. Gloves and tools are provided.

Each participant will receive a day pass to Suemeg State Park. Rain/ wind may cancel the event. All ages are welcome.

For Teen Court

Humboldt County Teen Court (a program of the Boys & Girls Club) is hosting a free training for new teen volunteers in grades eight to 12 on March 14 from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club Teen Court Conference Room, 939 Harris St., Eureka.

Teen Court is a real court run by teens for teens. It is based on restorative justice, community building, peer-led support and healing. Volunteers earn community service hours, help make a difference in another teen's life and learn valuable life skills. For more information and to reserve a spot in the training, call 707-444-0153, text 707-362-1514 or email hcteencourt@bgcredwoods. org.

Restoration event

California State Parks will hold a habitat restoration volunteer event March 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Western azalea restoration area located within Humboldt Lagoons State Park, 15336 U.S. Highway 101 North, Trinidad.

Volunteers will use hand tools to help clear competing vegetation from around Western azaleas. Gloves and tools will be provided. Rain/wind may cancel the event.

All participants will receive a day pass to Suemeg State Park. Meet at the Stagecoach Azalea trailhead off Kane Road/ Big Lagoon Ranch Road.