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9/11 Memorial Parade Held In Fortuna On September 11th The annual 9/11 Memorial Parade will be held on Sunday, September 11th at 12PM on Main Street in Fortuna. The entire community is encouraged to participate. Please bring an American flag to carry in the parade. The parade will start at the City parking lot on “N” Street between 11th and 12th Streets. The route will go down 11th Street to Main Street, then along Main Street to the Veterans Memorial Building. There will be a ceremony to honor and remember those who gave their lives on September 11, 2001. This event is sponsored by the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department, Fortuna Police Department and the City of Fortuna. For additional information, call Dean Glaser at 725-3880. Fall Fashion Show to Benefit Families Advocating Autism Now Fortuna Businesses Provides Fashions for the Fall Fashion Show to benefit Families Advocating Autism Now! On Thursday, September 29th at 6:30 pm, there will be a fashion show held at the Scotia Inn. This is a benefit and fundraiser for the organization Families Advocating Autism Now with fashions by Fortuna’s Kidlicious Children’s Boutique and Glamorous Boutique. This event is $10 for adults, $5 for kid, and all proceeds will go to the organization. Provided at the Fashion Show will be a raffle, gourmet pizzas, and a no host bar. This event is being sponsored by Fortuna’s Kidlicious Children’s Boutique, Glamorous Boutique, The UPS Store, and the Scotia Inn. Please come and support your locally owned businesses and organizations! With Rainy Days Approaching, Downtown Fortuna Has You Covered! Fortuna goes above and beyond by proving in yet another way to be the “Friendly City.” Have you been wanting to scope out the Fortuna downtown businesses but haven’t because of the local weather changes? Now, rain or shine, Downtown Fortuna has you covered! The Fortuna Downtown Merchants are now providing complimentary umbrellas when you visit! Inside of each downtown business, there is now a bucket with bright yellow umbrellas in it. You can grab one anytime and use it on your adventures through Fortuna Downtown Shopping district! But please don’t forget drop it back off at any of the other downtown merchants when you are done. Don’t let that rain lock you inside, brighten up your day by getting out and enjoying the great shopping in downtown Fortuna, while still staying dry with our bright umbrellas. Keep in mind they are not just for the wet either, the umbrellas are great for keeping the sun out of you, your families, and your friend’s eyes too! THE CYCLE OF BUSINESS SUCCESS 2011 SEMINAR SERIES June 21st, 2011 - The Fortuna Business Improvement District is proud to announce the upcoming 2011 Seminar Series “The Cycle of Business Success”. The Series will offer a variety of guest speakers and panel discussions designed to take your business to the next level. Consisting of 6 bi-monthly seminars to be held at the Fortuna River Lodge, all free of charge. The third seminar, "Human Resources/Fraud” will be held Tuesday, June 21st, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Fortuna River Lodge Conference Center. This seminar will discuss how the right people and proper management have a huge impact on your success. We’ll go over strategies and incentives related to hiring and maintaining a productive work force and retaining top talent. We’ll outline common fraud schemes and internal controls that you can implement to help mitigate fraud risk. Even though this event is complimentary, we ask that you please RSVP by calling 707-725-4442 or email Jeanne@ALSB.com to ensure your place. Fortuna City Wide Yard Sale June 4th, 2011 - The Fortuna Downtown Business Association will hold their Annual City Wide Yard Sale June 4, 2011 from 9am-2:30pm. So if you’ve been thinking of having a yard sale this would be the event for you. Fortuna’s City Wide Yard Sale is open to the public and allows anyone to set up a yard sale on Fortuna’s Main Street for a small fee. Hundreds of people will stroll and shop this all day event! For more information leave a message for the Fortuna Downtown Business Association at 707-407-9494 or visit fortunadowntown.com Fortuna Farmers Market On May 10th, 2011 the Fortuna Farmer’s Market will open on 10th Street between Main & “L” Street from 3-6pm. Fortuna’s Farmer’s Market is more than fresh produce! The first few weeks will feature nursery stock but as the season progresses so will the selection of locally grown/produced items. Most weeks market goers will enjoy a special festive atmosphere when live music, sponsored by local businesses, fills the air. Fortuna’s Farmer’s Market is much more than just fresh cut flowers, nursery stock, beautiful potted flowing trees, fruits and vegetables. Last year there were a lot of new things added to Fortuna's Farmer’s Market including Fortuna Raised Grass-Fed Beef. You could purchase it already barbequed to perfection or uncooked and packaged to prepare in your home. Fresh/Frozen Lamb, Fresh Chicken and Fresh Rabbit are some of the other meats you also find at Fortuna’s Farmers Market. Fresh Eggs and locally raised grains will also be sold each week. In addition, crafter of all types will be showcasing their products—including a large selection of wool products, pottery, Humboldt Candles, and so much more. Fortuna’s Farmer’s Market hopes to welcome back the popular Loleta Bakery, which will be selling fresh breads and other delicious morsels, and Fortuna’s Taco Loco, which will also be on site selling their famous cooked tamales. Fortuna Farmer’s Market will run May 10 through the end of October. For more information please call Market Manager Steven Roper 707-726-9371 Fortuna Business Spotlight July 26, 2011 - The City of Fortuna is fortunate to have many locally owned businesses. Glamorous Boutique changed ownership in January 2011. Becky Coloume and Nicole Foley are the new owners. Glamorous Boutique carries a wide selection of clothing for stylish for women sizes 0-16. Conveniently located in the Strongs Creek Plaza, Glamorous Boutique is open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Art and Wine in the Park June 12th, 2011 - Art and Wine in the Park will be held Sunday June 12, 2011 from Noon until 5:00 p.m. at Rohner Park, Fortuna. (Take Main Street exit off Highway 101, to Park Street, turn left on Park) Admittance is free. For those who would like to participate in wine tasting the cost is $20 per person (includes glass and 10 tickets). Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 per taste ticket. Local wines will be featured from Riverbend Cellars, Robert Goodman, Elk Prairie, Curtis and David, Fieldbrook Winery, Coates, Old Growth Cellars, Winnett Vineyards, Dogwood Estates, Moonstone Crossing and Meridith Family Winery. There will also be wines from Napa Valley and elsewhere in California. The Wine Tasting School will be back and bigger than ever. The Wine Tasting School will be provided by two of our local Humboldt county wineries. The class will be free with your purchase of a tasting glass so come early and sign up. Dozens of Fine artist and artisans from Humboldt County and around Northern California will display and sell their fine art and locally made products. Shop the Gourmet Market Place that will include locally made products; food, soaps, lotions, candles, baked goods, Chocolates, cosmetics, etc. Delicious food will be provided by Humboldt Bay Oysters, Fortuna grown strawberries, Loleta Cheese, Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Deep Pit Barbecue. Twango Macallan will take stage from 12pm -5pm and provide music free to event goers! For more event information please call the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce at 707-725-3959. Artists looking for information please visit the Rotary Club of Fortuna website at www.fortunarotary.org Umpqua Bank Hires Elan Puno As Residential Mortgage loan officer FOR Fortuna/Garberville July 6th, 2011 – Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ), hired Elan Puno as Mortgage Loan Officer for Umpqua’s Mortgage Division serving the areas of Fortuna and Garberville. In her new role, Puno will manage Umpqua Bank’s mortgage portfolios helping customers identify the mortgage options that best fit their lifestyle. Additionally, she is responsible for educating borrowers and real estate agents on how to obtain financing on single family residences for the purpose of purchasing or refinancing. Puno was raised and has deep roots in Southern Humboldt and the Eel River Valley. She has more than 16 years of banking experience in Humboldt County and is very active in her community. Puno is involved with the Humboldt Association of Realtors, is a board member for the Fortuna Business Improvement District, and is a volunteer and supporter for many local events and fundraisers in her spare time. Helen Altair, Sales Manager for Umpqua Bank Mortgage added, “Elan is very knowledgeable about the local housing marketing and home financing trends and we are thrilled to have her join our team.” Umpqua Bank Mortgage is a full service lender offering a wide variety of home loan options for purchase and refinance including first time homebuyer, investment, custom construction/remodel, high balance and government financing programs.
About Umpqua Bank Umpqua Bank, headquartered in Roseburg, Ore., is a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) and has 184 locations between San Francisco and Seattle, along the Oregon and Northern California Coast, and in Central Oregon and Northern Nevada.Umpqua Bank has been recognized for its innovative customer experience and banking strategy by national publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Fast Company and CNBC. The company has been recognized for the past five years in a row on FORTUNE magazine’s list of the country’s “100 Best Companies To Work For.” Umpqua Holdings also owns a retail brokerage subsidiary, Umpqua Investments Inc., which offers services through Umpqua Bank stores and in dedicated offices throughout Oregon.Umpqua's Private BankDivision serves high net worth individualsand non-profitsproviding customized financial solutions and offerings.Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Ore.For more information, visit http://www.umpquabank.com. THE CYCLE OF BUSINESS SUCCESS 2011 SEMINAR SERIES February 15th, 2011 - The Fortuna Business Improvement District is proud to announce the upcoming 2011 Seminar Series “The Cycle of Business Success”. The Series will offer a variety of guest speakers and panel discussions designed to take your business to the next level. Consisting of 6 bi-monthly seminars to be held at the Fortuna River Lodge, all free of charge. The first seminar, "Business Plan to Action" will be held Tuesday, February 15th, at 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. This seminar will provide information on the nuts and bolts of best practices and common pitfalls experienced by many business owners. Topics will include business planning, budgeting, capital needs, entity choices, and more. Even though this event is complimentary, we ask that you please RSVP by calling 707-725-4442 or email Jeanne@ALSB.com to ensure your place.
April 29 , 2010 Crosbie Chiropractic is Relocating to Fortuna Fortuna… Dr. Crosbie has been practicing as a chiropractor for 8 years in Humboldt County. In an effort to better serve his patients, some who travel from as far south as Ukiah and north from Hoopa, Crosbie Chiropractic will be relocating to a more central location in Fortuna... |
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April 23 , 2010 Summer classes offered soon at UpBeat! Music and Drama Studio Fortuna…Music simply makes life better. At least this is what music teacher Katrina Haeger truly believes. With her passion for music and her love of teaching kids, Katrina is now offering classes to Eel River Valley youth ages 3-14 at UpBeat! Music and Drama Studio in Fortuna. |
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March 10, 2010 Fortuna… Strehl’s Family Shoes & Repair, “The shoe store that still measurers you feet,” has been on the corner of 12th & Main Streets in Fortuna for the past 30 years as a full service shoe store. |
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March 10, 2010 Fortuna- Fortuna's business improvement district is inviting Fortuna businesses and citizens to its annual evening meeting Tuesday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Fortuna City Hall. |
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November 10, 2009 Fortuna- Fortuna's business improvement district is inviting Fortuna businesses and citizens to its annual evening meeting Tuesday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Fortuna City Hall. |
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August 15, 2009 Fortuna… Rocha’s Automotive has partnered with Napa Auto Parts to become the only Napa Auto Care Center in Fortuna. The locally-owned business has been serving Fortuna since 2006 and although they’ve been at their new location for two and a half years, people still come in daily who had not realized they were there. |
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October 13, 2009 FORTUNA . . This season's last market will be held today, Tuesday October 27th, from 3-6PM on 10th Street in downtown Fortuna and features plants, produce, meats, crafts and freshly baked goods |
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October 13, 2009 Fortuna… The Fortuna Business Improvement District’s main goal is to recruit new business to Fortuna and keep the businesses we have here, here! As many of you already know, Fortuna Motors received a letter from GM, asking them to close the Chevrolet store by October 2010. |
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July 07, 2009 Fortuna…June 30th was moving day for Precision Intermedia, a Fortuna-based multimedia marketing agency. They have now officially taken up residence at 1012 Main Street in the heart of Downtown Fortuna. |
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July 7, 2009 See the ocean from Main Street, Fortuna Fortuna…It’s no wonder that Humboldt County is home to so many artists. The scenery in this beautiful place offers so much to work with. Just by visiting Main Street, Fortuna people can see birds perched on a boat, springtime animals, ocean waves breaking against the rocks, and a picturesque view of a small town by the sea. But Fortuna’s not a sea-side town, so how can all of these things be seen from Main Street? |
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June 24, 2009 Some Online Virus Scanners Steal Personal Information Fortuna... Donny Miner of Nextgen Computers, the newest Fortuna business to open, knows what he’s talking about when it comes to computers. After all, he’s been in the computer repair business since 2004. |
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May 20, 2009 Downtown Fortuna is getting a new look by bringing back the old. Now when people drive down Main Street they can see dozens of historical pictures hanging from the new light poles. |
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May 21, 2009 FORTUNA . . . The highly anticipated opening of Fortuna’s Farmers’ Market took place Tuesday, May 19 at its usual location on 10th Street (between L and Main Streets) featuring a wide assortment of locally grown plants and hand-made crafts. Running weekly from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Market featured live music by Falling Rocks. |
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October 11, 2010 Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 2nd Fortuna…The Apple Harvest Festival is one of Fortuna’s most looked forward to events. This year is sure to deliver a day of free family fun. This year’s 26th Annual Apple Harvest Festival is on Saturday, October 2nd. Free hay wagon rides begin at 10 am and continue to 4 pm. |
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September 09, 2010 Fortuna will host their annual 9/11 remembrance parade Fortuna will host their annual 9/11 remembrance parade on Saturday September 11, 2010 starting at 1 pm. The entire community is encouraged to participate. Please bring an American flag to carry in the parade. |
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August 19, 2010 Beer, Music, Food and Fun at Hops in Humboldt 2010 Fortuna… Humboldt County’s biggest brew fest is back and bigger than ever. This year’s seventh annual Hops in Humboldt features over 40 of the best breweries from across the country. |
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June 24, 2010 It’s Time for a Good Time at Fortuna Rodeo Fortuna… The good old days are still happening every year at the Fortuna Rodeo. What began in 1921 as a picnic with “rodeo stunts,” and a dance has turned into a week-long family festival for all ages. |
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May 21 , 2010 Art and Wine in the Park Seeks Artists, Craftspeople Fortuna…Fortuna’s Art and Wine in the Park is looking for artists to display and sell their work at the popular summer festival on Sunday, June 13th... |
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May 21 , 2010 2010 Art & Wine in the Park on Sunday, June 13th Fortuna…Event goers will have the opportunity to buy sampling glasses for wine tasting as well as browse through and even buy from the art selection. The Fortuna Rotary Club holds a drawing and there will be a silent auction to bid on beautiful wine items... |
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May 21 , 2010 It's Coming! Fortuna Citywide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 5th Fortuna… To kick off the yard sale season, the Fortuna Downtown Business Association is hosting the annual Citywide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 5th. Main Street will be filled with sellers of antiques, collectibles, and rummage. The rest of town gets into the act with yard sales all over. |
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March 26, 2010 Hop on Down to Main Street for the 2nd Annual Spring Fling Carnival Fortuna… Following the Easter Egg Hunt at Rohner Park at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 3rd, hundreds of kids will flock to downtown Fortuna to play games and see the attractions. This event was such a huge success last year that business owners and families are excited to see it come back. Last year parents called the Spring Fling “a fun and cheap event for this economy…truly about the kids.” |
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March 26, 2010 FORTUNA… The Easter Bunny is hopping into Fortuna's Rohner Park Saturday April 3rd and will leave behind hundreds of colored eggs for kids to find. Hidden among the colored eggs are 65 plastic eggs that announce “You’ve won an Easter Basket!” to the lucky kids who find them. The Easter Egg Hunt will start at 10:00 am sharp on Saturday, April 3rd at Rohner Park, so come early! |
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December 14, 2009 Free Kids Movies draw 852 Kids and Adults |
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December 11, 2009 FORTUNA … Businesses opened there doors with special discounts, treats and holidays décor in sprit of their Open House. The Redwood Village Merchant Association gave away a $25.00 gift certificate from almost every business in their association. |
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December 10, 2009 Fortuna Hosts Free Holiday Music Festival Sunday December 13 FORTUNA . . . Tubas, Accordions, barbershop singers, choirs big and small, bands, a full orchestra and a classical quartet will perform at the Fortuna’s Christmas Music Festival. The Festival brings together a selection of talent from all over Humboldt County to deliver a musical gift to the community at Fortuna’s River Lodge, Sunday December 13 at 12:30 p.m. |
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December 07, 2009 Fortuna’s Downtown Holiday Window Winners FORTUNA ... Fortuna Downtown Businesses Association held their annual window decorating contest. If you have had a chance to walk around Downtown Fortuna you may notice an extra sparkle to store windows and some displays might make you look a second time. |
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December 07, 2009 Holiday Open Houses in Fortuna… FORTUNA . . . When it comes to Fortuna, we know how to have a good time! The newest shopping center in Fortuna held their very first Holiday open house on Thursday December 3rd. The open house brought in about 70 kids from the Eel River Valley to sit on Santa’s lap, thanks to the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Departments Santa Sleigh program. |
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November 25, 2009 Fortuna Kids Movies Back for the Holidays FORTUNA...Fortuna's business community joins in the giving season by handing out hundreds of free movie passes for special children's shows this December. The Friendly City's "Kids Holiday Movies" are at the Fortuna Theatre December 5th and 12th. |
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