Six Rivers marks 20 years in business
Six Rivers celebrates 20 years in business
This month, Six Rivers Brewery marks 20 years in business on St. Patrick's Day.
While it isn't easy maintaining the famed 100-year-old former Bella Vista Inn building, Six Rivers Brewery's co-owners, Meredith Maier and Talia Nachshon, wouldn't have it any other way, a news release from the business stated.
“Every day, people walk in with stories going back decades, sharing what this place means to them. And we love it. We want people to feel like family here. It's like an extended living room,” said Nachshon.
The McKinleyville institution and community hub will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a number of events culminating with live music and entertainment all day on St. Patrick's Day.
Since becoming California's second all women-owned brewery in 2008, Maier and Nachshon, along with their Head Brewmaster Carlos “Los” Sanchez, have earned numerous accolades including two Great American Beer Festival medals, People's Choice for Best Brewery and Large Business of the Year by the McKinleyville and Arcata Chambers of Commerce.
“Out of all the awards we've won I think winning the People's Choice at Hops in Humboldt more than a dozen times has meant the most,” said Sanchez.
Giving back to the community has been a part of their business model from the very beginning. Maier estimates they have made about 5,200 donations over their 20 years, or an average about five donations a week. Some of their favorite causes include the Humboldt County Animal Shelter, Humboldt Roller Derby, local Chambers of Commerce, Senior and Family Resource Centers, Breast and GYN Health Project, CASA and the Sequoia Park Zoo.
“Embracing as many things we can support in this community is really important to us,” said Maier.
For a list of events happening to commemorate Six Rivers Brewery's 20th anniversary, go to www.sixriversbrewery.com.
Providence South names new health officer
Health care administrator Michael Robinson was recently named chief community health officer for Providence South Division, which covers 17 hospitals in California including St. Joseph Hospital and Redwood Memorial in Humboldt County.
Robinson begins his new role March 4. He will lead the community health efforts for Providence South Division and work alongside philanthropy and health equity leaders, and oversee the strategic direction of community health initiatives that partner with and support marginalized communities throughout California.
“We are happy that Michael will continue his work with Providence in his new role,” said Kenya Beckmann, chief philanthropy and health equity officer, Providence South Division. “Michael's deep understanding of our communities and mission-centered leadership will help us continue our efforts to eliminate inequities in health care access.”
“I have been a member of the Providence family for many years,” said Robinson, chief community health officer. “And I am eager to continue to serve our communities by improving access to care and creating programs and services that meet and exceed their needs.”
Robinson's most recent position was chief home health officer (Home and Community Care) for Providence St. Joseph Health.
Scholarships available for health care education
Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital Foundation announced this week that the window to apply for its annual scholarships opened Friday.
Every year, the foundation awards scholarships to Redwood Memorial Hospital employees, high school seniors and/or community members in the Eel River Valley, Van Duzen River Valley and Southern Humboldt County communities pursuing careers in nursing, medicine, pharmacy, or physical therapy. Eligible candidates demonstrate leadership skills, good citizenship, and have been accepted into an accredited university, college, or technical school with a major in health care-related fields.
The funds are generated from community donors to benefit priority capital needs, core programs, health education, scholarships, and new program support for Redwood Memorial Hospital.
Coldwell Cutten marks 50 years in business
Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty announce this week that 2024 marks 50 years doing business in Humboldt County.
Owner and broker Mock Wahlund, in honor of this milestone, said the company is making a charitable donation of $5,000 to the Eureka Vet Center, which will help expand services to the veteran population in Humboldt County and neighboring counties.
“Giving back to our local community is the theme for our 50th year. Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty has led the local real estate industry for decades and agents and staff alike are excited to celebrate this accomplishment by supporting our community,” Wahlund said in a prepared statement.
The director of the Eureka Vet Center, Tanya Tom, expressed her appreciation for this gift.
“We are so grateful to Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty for this gift, which will help us to participate
in more community outreach events and expand education about posttraumatic stress disorder and other issues affecting readjustment,” she said in the statement. “Isolation remains a primary risk factor for this population, and donations such as this also allows for some creativity and flexibility in what we are able to offer to veterans outside traditional therapy to help support increased engagement and promote connection to peers. In recent years, we have been able to fund guided fishing trips and ocean therapy/surfing events because of the investment and support from our community.”
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