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April 29, 2010 Contact: 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. Look for his new office on Monday, May 10th in their new location at 1828 On Monday, May 10, 2010, the office of Crosbie Chiropractic will relocate to 1828 Main Street in Fortuna, next to Coast Central Credit Union. Michael H. Crosbie, D.C. opted to move his office to a more central location in order to better serve his patients, who travel from as far south as Ukiah and north from Hoopa. Dr. Crosbie is a graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles, Class of 1982 and has been practicing as a chiropractor for 28 years, 8 of them in Humboldt County. Dr. Crosbie is trained in many low force techniques, but specializes in the Thompson, Palmer, Applied Kinesiology, and Diversified applications. He has been practicing the Koren Specific Technique for 3 years and recently returned from an advanced KST seminar. KST is especially effective in the treatment of headaches, TMJ, vertigo and dizziness. Dr. Crosbie’s practice utilizes drop tables, cold, low level laser, activator and ultrasound therapies. He is licensed and certified in Radiology, offers in house X-rays and nutritional evaluations with recommended supplements only available through board certified practitioners. Please call 725-5668 to schedule an appointment or a free consultation. |
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April 23, 2010 Contact: 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. This unique music studio blends music, drama, and movement to create a fun and enjoyable learning experience. Because kids enjoy learning with others, music lessons are offered in very effective small groups. The interaction with classmates and teacher creates a joyful, positive experience, while teaching all the vital music skills. Upbeat! currently offers a variety of classes. Music Explorers for ages 3-5 introduces music to young children. With parent participation, these young children experience speech (rhymes), storytelling, movement, instruments, and improvisation. Musical theater skills are introduced and refined in Musical Theater classes for various age groups. In this drama-filled course, singing technique is taught along with age appropriate choreography with a special performance at the end of the session. Other courses include Keyboard Adventures, Rockin’ Rhythms, and Blast Off with Piano. With over 15 years of successful music teaching experience, music teacher Katrina Haeger has found that the whole-child approach to learning provides an opportunity for students to feel successful regardless of their individual learning style. She prides herself in creating valuable and fun lessons that teach self confidence, creativity, and cooperation. According to the National Association for Music Education, music can offer other benefits as well, including success in society, success in school and learning, in developing intelligence, and success in life. Classes are currently being held at South Fortuna Elementary music room. For more information about UpBeat! and available or upcoming classes please contact Katrina at 707-601-7766 or visit her website at www.UpbeatMusicandDrama.com |
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March 10, 2010 Contact: Dianna Crow, Fortuna Business Improvement District Serving Fortuna Feet for 30 Years! 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. Douglas is an expert shoe repairman. His craftsmanship in completion of prescribed modifications, along with repairing your favorite shoes, is one of the services offered by Strehl’s. Marilyn is a Certified Pedorthic and this year Jeri Reback and Damaris McClelland have become certified professional shoe fitters. As a Certified Pedorthic, Marilyn is able to help people with a range of foot or gait problems. She will work directly with your physician to make your life and feet more comfortable. They round their crew out with Mary Vides who’s been in retail in Fortuna for over 40 years. Be assured when you arrive at Strehl’s there is a staff member trained to fit your shoes correctly. Problem solving and service are just a few of their strengths; “we’re here to assist you.” At Strehl’s the customer really does come first. Come celebrate with Douglas & Marilyn at Strehl’s Family Shoes & Repair on Monday March 15th. There will be drawings all day, goodies & coffee too. |
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March 10, 2010 Contact: Dianna Crow, Fortuna Business Improvement District Dr. Kelley at Family Foot Care Specialists celebrates 30 Years in Business! Fortuna… Dr. Kelley has been serving Humboldt County as a Podiatrist for the past 30 years. His office is located at 1730 Main Street in the friendly city of Fortuna. You might be surprised to hear that he starts seeing patients at 6:00 am everyday until 6:00 pm. Dr. Kelly has extensive training in foot care. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Bacteriology from the University of California at Davis in 1975 and his Bachelor of Basic Medical Sciences at California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco in 1977. Following his graduation, Dr. Kelley worked as a Clinical Instructor at the California College of Podiatric Medicine until January of 1980. He became Board Certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in August of 1987 and Board Certified in Podiatric Orthopedics by the American Board of Orthopedics and primary podiatric medicine in August of 1994. Family Foot Care Specialists opened in Eureka on April 1st 1980. As well as being the CEO of his company, Dr. Kelley is an active staff member at St. Joseph hospital in Eureka and a consultant to St. Luke’s Manor in Fortuna. He is a member of various associations including The American Podiatric Medical Association, the American Public Health Association, the California Podiatric Medical Association, and the Shasta Regional Medical Society. Dr. Kelley is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and of the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery and of the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine. Please join Family Foot Care Specialists in their 30th Anniversary celebrations on April 1, 2010. For more information please call the office at 725-5223. |
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November 10, 2009 Contact: Business District Holds Annual Meeting November 17thFortuna- 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. The meeting is an opportunity for business owners and Fortuna residents to connect with the organization that promotes the town's business community, provides business services and assists popular community events like the recent Apple Harvest Festival and Civil War Days. During the meeting, Fortuna Business Improvement District board members and staff will overview plans for the coming year and accomplishments of the previous year, go over finances and give the audience opportunities to add ideas, ask questions and share concerns. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Fortuna City Hall. FBID staff will be on hand before the meeting to show displays of the work done over the past year and talk with business owners. For those unable to attend the meeting, materials will be available on the group’s web site www.FortunaBusiness.com or by calling 725-9261. |
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August 15, 2009 OR: Dianna Crow, Fortuna Business Improvement District Rocha’s Automotive Partners with NAPA 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. “People don’t realize we are a full service Auto Repair shop,” says owner Ken Rocha. “They don’t know that we do Oil changes, Smogs, Replace Engines and Transmissions and everything in-between.” Partnering with Napa has allowed the shop to give customers monthly specials, a Nation Wide Warranty, and more training for their technicians. At Rocha’s Automotive training is a top priority. “Cars keep changing and with the increasing use of computers to help diagnose problems keeping up is an absolute must,” Ken explains. In March, Ken, his technicians and the Service Writer went to Kansas City for advanced training so as to better serve their customers. Since moving to Alamar Way, the shop has added Lonnie Lourenzo and Woody Steenblock to their staff. Lonnie is an ASE certified, Factory-trained technician with over 20 years in the automotive repair business. He specializes in Fords, Diesels and Jeeps. Woody recently joined Rocha’s as the Service Writer/Shop Manager. He has over 20 years experience gained at both a dealership and an independent shop and has his ASE’s in Parts Specialist and Service Consultant. Along with Woody, customers will see Tony Fearrian at the service counter. With each having spent many years as a service writer and years in the industry, they compliment each other to meet all of their customers needs. Ron Chairez, an ASE certified technician, joined Ken at his first shop on Main Street. He has grown with the Rocha’s as they have expanded into their present four-bay shop. The owner, Ken Rocha is an ASE certified technician. Cody Bryant has been doing on the job training with Rocha’s while attending classes at CR in Automotive Repair for the last 2 years. As a family business, you can expect to see the Rocha’s daughter, Tiara, working in the office as well as running for parts and providing rides to customers Rocha’s Automotive is located at 1550 Alamar Way in Fortuna. They can be reached at 725-8777. Visit their website, rochasautomotive.com, to see a full list of services, and even print out coupons. Or just stop on by, grab a cup of coffee, and see what they have to offer. |
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October 27, 2009 OR Fortuna Farmers’ Market Comes to an End October 27 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 Fortuna Certified Farmers’ Market was held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 10th and Main Streets in downtown Fortuna. This year’s Farmers Markets started back in May and has had another successful year. For more information on how you can be involved next year call Holly Kerb at 707-722-4330. |
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October 13, 2009 Dianna Crow, Fortuna Business Improvement District Fortuna Motors Closing? 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. Ed Tanferani, owner of Fortuna Motors, said there is no way he is going to only have one car lot in the city of Fortuna… unless he moves to the his long-awaited location just off Highway 101, And even then you will have the opportunity to buy Ford and something else--if not Chevy (which he has grown to love). Ed will make sure you have a choice! As the new coordinator of FBID, I have to say I was pretty excited when Ed Tanferani stood up at the Fortuna Chamber meeting Monday to say he was closing both of his car lots. Fortuna motors is packing up shop and heading to the “freeway” for a 4 day off site-sale. This week, Thursday through Sunday the off-site sale is going to be held at the very location Tanferani dreams about putting his new car lot--the freeway lot! He even has a banner that reads “Fortuna Chevrolet – Ford Declare the Recession is Over.” Tanferani is moving every car and Featherlite trailer he has to the off-site location and is throwing a party. There will be a Bounce House for kids to play on as parents shop for the car they’ve been wanting, FREE hot dogs when anyone hungry, and great prices for anyone looking for a good deal. I was relieved to know this was only a temporary move. I anticipated receiving a ton of calls asking if Fortuna Motors has gone out of businesses. For more information call 707-601-8808, 707-725-5117 or 707-725-6921. |
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July 07, 2009 Contact: Dianna Crow, FBID Coordinator
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. The business, comprised of strategic marketers, graphic designers, programmers, videographers, animators and public relations specialists, is excited about the additional square footage and their plans for containing their entire multimedia marketing agency within this new location. To find out more about Precision Intermedia and what their team can do for you, visit precisionintermedia.com or stop by their new location at 1012 Main Street in the Friendly City of Fortuna. |
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July 7, 2009 OR For More Information, interviews or photo opportunities 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? Simply by walking by the Downtown Storefront Gallery on Main Street Fortuna between 11th and 12th Street where various artworks by local artists will be on display throughout June and July. Nearly 20 pieces are in the exhibit represented by seven different artists. The summertime watercolor paintings are by Lynn Chapman, Julia Bednar, Virginia Sutherland and Elaine Gredassoff.. In addition, Connie Gardner’s pastel entitled “5”, two oil paintings by Bobbi Bennetzen and hand painted fine porcelain by Etholeen Doran complete the window exhibit. Come enjoy the view in Downtown Fortuna. The Fortuna Downtown Gallery is a joint project of the Fortuna Downtown Business Association and the Fortuna Art Council with generous donations from local business and property owners. To purchase a piece from the show call 725-9261 for artist contact information or contact the artist directly. To get more information, or to become a member of the Fortuna Art Council check their web site at www.FortunaArtCouncil.org. |
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June 24, 2009 Contact:
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. If you’ve ever thought of using software that offers free downloads or a free online scan, then think again. Miner explains that, “It will scan your computer but not fix anything. Plus it could really screw things up by putting more adware and trojans on your computer. In other words if you don’t buy their software, your computer will be screwed up. Some of these online virus scanners only have one purpose; to steal personal information!” Miner’s expertise doesn’t stop at adware. Nowadays its not unheard of to use popular P2P networks like Limewire , Kazaa, or Morpheus, but Miner heeds another warning: “Don’t use those popular networks, instead use a Bittorrent or eMule for downloads. |
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May 20, 2009 Contact: Old Ideas Bring New Life to Downtown Fortuna 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. The black and white photographs depict people, places, and events from the early 1900’s. Each banner proclaims “Downtown Fortuna, The Friendly City, est. 1906.” Families that have lived in the area for generations might even recognize their relatives. There was a time, years ago, when flower baskets hung from the old light poles. Unfortunately, the program had to be cut because it was costing too much to keep up. With new light poles in place the Downtown Merchants decided that it was time to bring back the flower baskets. |
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May 21, 2009 Contact: Holly Kreb, Fortuna Farmers’ Market Member
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. The Grand Opening for the Farmers’ Market is scheduled for June 2. Beginning in June, the Market will offer fresh produce as well as prepared foods by restaurants, including Curley’s Bar & Grill, Taco Loco and Brio Bread. This year, Humboldt Grass Fed Beef will also be available for sale at the Market for the first time. Cool weather vegetables like lettuce, carrots, beets and cabbage will be available in June while warmer weather in July and August will bring squash, tomatoes, melons, peppers and corn along with some more unusual vegetables you don’t see in the supermarket. Also beginning June 2, live music will be featured each week and sponsored by local merchants. Market-goers can enter a free drawing for the “Bounty Basket,” a collection of goods from the market. Drawing slips are available at the center of the market. A winner is drawn each week from the previous week's entries. The market runs through October. |
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Event News As part of our marketing assistance to Fortuna's community events, FBID acts as the public relations firm for many activities. Here are our latest releases on Fortuna events: |
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October 11, 2010 Contact: OR 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. The hay wagons will take you around to each of the six places hosting activities this year: Clendenen’s Cider Works & Apple Orchard, Redwood Village Shopping Center, Rohner Park, and Downtown Fortuna, Strong's Creek Plaza, and Mid Towne Plaza At Clendenen’s Cider Works you can take a narrated tour around the apple orchard which has been in continuous production since 1869. Some of those original trees are still producing apples today. Throughout the day you can sample new and vintage apple varieties including Mutsu, Jonagold, Spitzenberg, Idared and others. Grab some food at the Applewood Barbeque while listening to live music by the Scotia Band or Falling Rocks. There will be caramel apples, apple dumplings, balloons, and free apple cider as well. Rohner Park will be hosting the Eel River Valley Family Health and Resource Fair presented by Redwood Memorial Hospital from 10 am until 2 pm. There will be informational booths, blood draw coupons, and free low-cost testing. Other activities include a pancake breakfast from 7 am until 9:30 am, the 5th Annual Dutch Oven Cook-Off, and pulled pork sandwiches by the Fortuna Fire Ladies Auxiliary. Peruse the big park variety sale, bring your kids to the Fortuna Parks & Rec Kid’s Korner, and stop by the Miranda Rescue’s petting zoo. Tour the Depot Museum and then skate at the pavilion for $4 for all ages (5 – 8 pm). Melange will be playing live music at noon on the stage. Enjoy the Old Fashioned Street Fair in Downtown Fortuna, beginning at 9 am. Enter the Apple Pie Baking Contest at 1055 Main Street and you could win a prize. Throughout the day you can choose from apple pie, apple crisp, apple fritters, and a whole variety of food. There will be games and bounce houses, artisans and crafts, antiques and collectibles. Enjoy all of this along with live music by Lindy Mantova, the Phoebes, and Jim Piehl. Redwood Village will have demonstrations galore from HealthSport and free pony rides from 11 – 3 pm. This family fun filled hay wagon stop will have face painting and an egg toss by Fortuna Safe and Sober, wax hands, and music by DJ Stir Fry Willie. Participating merchants will be hosting a sidewalk sale. This year, Strong’s Creek Plaza and Mid Towne Plaza join the festivities. Strong’s Creek Plaza will be hosting a cheerleading fundraiser from 10 am until 4 pm. Doris and Daughter Catering will provide tri-tip sandwiches, Italian sodas, and caramel corn. Shriner’s will be at Stong’s Creek Plaza with child ID kits. There will be fire truck tours, sidewalk sales, and an appearance by Shrek at Spotlight Video. Stop by Mid Towne Plaza to enjoy live music by Boomsauii, sidewalk sales, and apple dessert sales. Come celebrate Fortuna’s 26th Apple Harvest Festival on Saturday October 2rd in the friendly city of Fortuna. Find a schedule at FortunaBusiness.com. The Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival is sponsored by the Fortuna Business Improvement District, the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Fortuna, and planned in conjunction with Clendenen’s Cider Works, the Fortuna Downtown Business Association, Redwood Village Shopping Center and the City of Fortuna Parks and Recreation Department. For more information please call 725-3959 or 725-9261. |
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26th Annual Apple Harvest Festival Schedule of Events ROHNER PARK DOWNTOWN STREET FAIR, Main Street between 9th and 13th Streets CLENDENEN’S CIDER WORKS, South 12th Street REDWOOD VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER, Fortuna Boulevard Strong’s Creek Plaza Mid Towne Plaza |
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September 09, 2010 Contact: For More Information, interviews or photo opportunities 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. 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. Sponsored by: Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department – Fortuna Police Department – City of Fortuna |
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August 19, 2010 For More Information, interviews or photo opportunities 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. For one price you can try unlimited samples of hundreds of different micro-brews, get a commemorative glass to keep, listen to 4 bands as they rock the stage throughout the day, and cruise different art and craft vendors selling everything from Humboldt clothes to local hand blown glassware. In order to accommodate the growing popularity of this event it will be held again the Bartow Field at Rohner Park, again that is the same location as last year. This location allows for thousands more tickets to be sold to beer lovers. Hops features a 6000 square foot tented beer area to keep you cool with free sun screen and bottled water. If you’re not into shade then bring a blanket and set up in the sun on the grass while enjoying the live music and brews. Live music starts at noon with Boomsauii. Enjoy music throughout the day by The Smashed Glass, The Grass Band, The Moonshine Bandits and between sets all day DJ Stir Fry Willie will take the stage as a DJ and the Official MC of the event. Along with beer and music, there will be 9 different food choices available to satisfy your appetite including homemade tamales, local grass fed tri-tip sandwiches, Chinese food, spicy sausages and Humboldt Sweets will make their debut at this year’s event with Toffee, Truffles and More. For a little more fun try your luck at the Hops Games. For just pocket change you can test your skill at a variety of games like the beer bottle ring toss, or stand the bottle where you win cool schwag like beer beads, Hops in Humboldt T-Shirts, Hops Posters and beer mug hats. Tickets are $30 presale or $40 at the gate. The presale tickets are on sale through August 27th at various locations in Humboldt County. You can buy them at any of the following locations: the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce, Beverage Plus Foods (Fortuna), Eel River Brewing Company, The Party Place, Lost Coast Brewery, The Works in Eureka and Arcata, The Co-Op in Eureka and Arcata, 6 Rivers Brewery, and Mad River Brewery. Hurry as time is running out and these tickets are going fast. Non-Drinkers that are coming as a designated driver or just to enjoy the event will pay $5 at the gate, not bad, to hear 4 bands, a DJ and all the water you can drink!!! Hops in Humboldt is happening Saturday, August 28th at Rohner Park in Fortuna. The event starts at noon and goes to 6:00 pm. Taps open from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm. This is a 21 and over event only. Please leave the kids and the pets at home. Thanks to the Redwood Transit System you can “Catch a Ride” from Rohner Park to Eureka/Arcata/McKinleyville for only $2.50. All proceeds from Hops in Humboldt are donated back to the community. For more information about dates, times, breweries, bands, proceeds and more go to HopsinHumboldt.com. For more general questions please call the Fortuna Business Improvement District at 725-9261. |
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2010 Fortuna Rodeo Schedule of Events Monday • July 12th Chili Cook off Tuesday • July 13th Children's Games Wednesday • July 14th Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Refreshments: Hamburgers & Hotdogs provided by Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department's Muster Team. Proceeds help them travel to Muster events all over California. Thursday • July 15th Friday • July 16th Saturday • July 17th Fortuna Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Sunday • July 18th Team Roping Slack |
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June 24, 2010 Contact: For More Information, interviews or photo opportunities
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. Rodeo festivities begin on Monday of Rodeo Week with the Chili Cook-off and continue with the Penny Scramble, Fireman’s Games, Tourist Kidnapping, Quadiators, Parade and so much more. Enjoy the C.C.P.R.A. Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday, with special performances by the Professional Team Bronc Riding Association and the Daredevil Sweethearts. Saturday is the Cowboy Mixer BBQ and Dance with the Dave Russell Band back by popular demand. The Fortuna Rodeo Association invites you to come and enjoy all or some of the events during the week of July 12th through Sunday, July 18th. See FortunaRodeo.com for a full schedule of events and to buy event tickets, merchandise, or a 2010 signature poster. On Monday, July 12th Competition heats up as teams try to create the best batch of chili at the Chili Cook-off. Come down to Main Street to sample the different varieties of Chili and to cast your vote for your favorite recipe. The cook-off begins at 4:00 and lasts until 7:00 pm. Live music will be provided by Boomsauii. For more information, contact the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce at 725-3959. At 5:00 on Monday, you can meet at Rohner Park for the annual Results Fit Camp Fun Run. For more information contact Kari Palmer or Sandy Aguiar at 725-8735. Bring your little buckaroos and cowgirls to Fortuna’s Redwood Village Shopping Center on Tuesday for kid’s rodeo night starting at 6:30 p.m. Kids 12 and under can participate in the annual western-themed costume contest. There will be a prize for the winner in each of the three categories and no child will walk away empty-handed. Registration for the costume contest begins at 6:30 sharp in the parking lot and judging begins at 7:15. The shopping center is located in Fortuna on the South end of Fortuna Boulevard. For more information call the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce at 725-3959. More children’s games follow the costume contest including a past favorite, the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department’s kid’s muster. Firemen and volunteers will lead kids in scaled-down versions of some of the Fireman’s Muster games like the bucket brigade and fire-hose target shooting. While enjoying kid’s games at Redwood Village on Tuesday, walk across the Boulevard to the Western Frontier Shopping Center for the 3rd annual Cast Iron Cook-off. This is just one of Fortuna Rodeo week’s stomach-pleasing events, and the public is invited to sample the food. Cast iron cooks will be judged on their main dish, bread and dessert which are all made using camp cookery techniques. Set-up and cooking will take place from 3:00 p.m. until the judging at 7:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by Wildwood Saw and Sporting Goods and the Fortuna Dutch Oven Society along with Hot Brew, Stephanie’s Beauty Salon and Generations Yarn and Beauty Salon. Cast Iron cooks should come by Wildwood saw at 908 South Fortuna Boulevard for rules and entry forms. Fortuna’s Western Frontier shopping center is located at the south end of the Fortuna Blvd. across from McDonalds and the Redwood Village Shopping Center. For more information please call Wildwood Saw and Sporting Goods at 725.6879 The carnival begins on Wednesday at Rohner Park. Buy your tickets beginning at noon everyday through Sunday. After the first day of the carnival, head to Main Street for Kid’s Games from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. sponsored by Trinity Diesel. Main Street will be blocked to traffic and open to the public. Kids are encouraged to participate in the Stick Horse Race, Egg Toss, Kid’s Fun Jump, Dummy Roping, the Tony Johnston Penny Scramble, Fortuna Police Department dunk tank and more. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided by the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department's Muster Team. Proceeds help them travel to Muster events all over California. On Thursday, the Junior Rodeo begins at the Rodeo Grounds at Rohner Park. This event begins at 6:00 pm and goes until 8:30 pm. Come back on Friday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm for more Junior Rodeo. For more information please contact Tammie at 768-2145 or Cindi at 629-3307. Stop by Main Street again on Thursday evening where the popular Fireman’s Games will begin at 6:30 pm. Come on down and support the local Firemen. On Friday, the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce hosts the Kidnapped Tourist Trial and Hanging. Tourists are kidnapped from their hotel room, paraded around town in bars and taken to the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce for a mock trial where they will be sentenced to a good time and good food during the Fortuna Rodeo weekend. Jack Pot Roping will follow the Junior Rodeo at the Rodeo Grounds from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday; then begins Family Fun Night sponsored by Bear River Casino. Family Fun Night is just $3.00 admission for all ages. Events include Pina'tas, Animal Scramble, Calf Dressing Contest, Quad Barrel Racing, Rhino Racing & QUADIATORS. Supply Our Students ATV Give Away will be announcing the winner of the ATV and trailer. Tickets are being sold at Fortuna Ace Hardware. Thanks go out to Redwood Empire Roofing for sponsoring the Pina'tas and to Pacific Motor Sports for sponsoring Quadiators. Saturday is the day that you just cannot miss. It starts at 7:00 am at the Rohner Park Cook Shack for the Fortuna Kiwanis Pancake breakfast. Team Roping Slack takes place from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm at the Fortuna Rodeo Grounds. The Rodeo Parade will take place at 12:00 noon where floats in various categories will drive down Main Street and the Boulevard. Parade-goers should pick a spot early because it will be crowded! The official Rodeo, sponsored by Bear River Casino, begins at 2:00 pm at the Rodeo Grounds on Saturday with Team Roping and Barrel Racing to follow. For your entertainment, the Rodeo will feature special performances by the Professional Team Bronc Riding Association and the Daredevil Sweethearts. This year, two shuttles will be giving the public rides to and from the Rodeo from the Fortuna High School Parking Lot on 12th Street. Be sure to stick around for the Cowboy Mixer BBQ and Dance. The BBQ, cooked by Native Sons of the Golden West, begins at 5:00 pm at the Rohner Park Cook Shack. Eat great food while enjoying music by Bill McBride. The Cowboy Mixer Dance sponsored by the Holiday Inn Express, begins at 8:00 pm at the Fireman’s Pavilion and lasts until midnight. The Dave Russell Band, back by popular demand, will be keeping you dancing all night. The cost is $18.00 for both the BBQ and dance, or just $5.00 for the dance only. Sunday is Coors Day at the Rodeo, sponsored by DelReka Distributing, and the last day of the Rodeo Week festivities. Team Roping Slack begins at 9:00 am at the Rodeo Grounds and Coors Day at the Rodeo begins at 1:30. A barbeque and live music will be at 11:00 am at Rohner Park. If you were too busy with other events during the week, this day would be your last to enjoy the carnival. Please visit FortunaRodeo.com to buy advance tickets for the Rodeo as well as for Quadiators, the Cowboy Mixer BBQ and Dance. Visit the website for a full schedule of events and to see 2010 merchandise. “On behalf of the Fortuna Rodeo Association, Fortuna Chamber of Commerce, Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Fortuna, I invite you all, to come on down to the Fortuna Rodeo and enjoy some or all of this year’s event. It’s close to home, its fun and it’s affordable for the whole family. It’s time for a good time at the Fortuna Rodeo. We’ll see you there.” - Shannon McWhorter,President |
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May 21, 2010 Contact: Dianna Crow, FBID Coordinator Art and Wine in the Park Seeks Artists, Craftspeople The event, sponsored by the Rotary club of Fortuna, offers space to fine artists and craftspeople during the wine tasting. There will be a judged art show as part of the fine arts area. Selected artists will receive a share of $500 in prize money. The show will be judged by a mix of Fortuna Rotary members and artist volunteers. Applications for fine art and hand crafts are available on the event sponsor’s website fortunarotary.org or by calling Dianna Crow at (707)725-9261. The festival continues to expand its wine tasting area attracting more local wineries. The event also features live jazz, food booths and the Veterans of Foreign War deep pit barbecue. There is no admission charge for the festival. Festival-goers over 21 can purchase commemorative tasting glasses at the event for $20 that come with several tastes. More information is available through the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce at 725-3959 or the Rotary Club’s website at www.FortunaRotary.org. |
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May 21, 2010 Contact: Dianna Crow, FBID Coordinator 2010 Art & Wine in the Park FORTUNA, CA . . . The Fortuna Noon Rotary Club presents the 21st Annual Art and Wine in the Park to be held on Sunday, June 13, 2010 from noon until 5:00 p.m.in Fortuna's Rohner Park. Local wineries will bring out their finest to taste along with wines from all around Northern California. North Coast artists and craftspeople will display their work on the park grounds directly across from the wine tasting area. Photography, oil and acrylic paintings, woodcraft, ceramics, jewelry and folk crafts will be on display and for sale. Event goers will have the opportunity to enjoy local foods including fruit, cheese and oysters. Like many years in the past, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a deep-pit barbecue in the picnic area next to the festival. 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. Raffle tickets will be available for a chance to win 100 bottles of wine! Proceeds from the festival go to fund Fortuna Rotary's community projects. Admission to the festival is free. Festival-goers over 21 can purchase tasting glasses for $20 at the event. For more information call 707-725-9261 or visit FortunaRotary.org. |
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May 21, 2010 Contact: It’s Coming! Fortuna Citywide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 5th Fortuna… It is that time of year again, when summer means sunny days and every Saturday and Sunday there is a new yard sale in Fortuna. People get up early to check the newspaper for the best yard sale prospects, and then hurry over to the phone poles at busy intersections to find even more locations. What better way is there to begin a summer weekend than with a treasure hunt? 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. This is an open event, and Fortuna downtown businesses invite the public to come and enjoy their Saturday on Main Street. Look in the Humboldt Beacon on Thursday, June 3rd for a Citywide Yard Sale map, which will include the locations of all those having a sale in their own yard. If you are interested in selling your items downtown or for more information, please call the Fortuna downtown hotline at 407-9494 or visit their website at FortunaDowntown.com to print out an application. Please call the Humboldt Beacon if you would like to be on their Citywide Yard Sale map. Happy bargain hunting! |
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March 26, 2010 Contact: 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.” Carnival tickets are just 10 cents each and you only need one ticket per game! Not only will there be over 20 school carnival-style games to choose from, but kids can also go for a carriage ride and explore an ambulance, Fire Truck, and a police car. Parents are invited to bring a camera and take pictures with the giant Easter Bunny. Music will be provided by Scott’s Audio. Parents will get a chance to peruse the raffle items donated by Downtown Fortuna businesses. There will be a lot of unique items and gift certificates! Tickets for the raffle are just 50 cents each. Downtown businesses will be open so that parents can see what they have to offer. For family fun, come to Main Street Fortuna on Saturday, April 3rd from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. For more information on the Easter Egg Hunt, Spring Fling Carnival or other Downtown events please call the Downtown hotline at 407-9494 and leave a message. |
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March 26, 2010 Contact: Dianna Crow, FBID Coordinator Easter Egg Hunt at Rohner Park, Saturday April 3rd 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! Children and their parents from Fortuna and the Eel River Valley are welcome to attend. Hunts are held in four different age groups ranging 0-3, 4-7, and 8-11 years old. Although not everyone can win an Easter basket as a prize, all kids will receive 10 free tickets to use at the Spring Fling Carnival. Immediately following the Easter Egg Hunt, families can head to Downtown Fortuna to use their free tickets at the school style carnival to win prizes, and see the attractions. The annual Easter Egg Hunt & Basket Giveaway is made possible thanks in large part to the Fortuna Lions Club and the Downtown Business Association. Special thanks go out to all of the Downtown businesses who sponsored an Easter Basket to give away! For more information about the Easter Egg Hunt, Basket Giveaway, or the Spring Fling Carnival please call the Downtown Hotline at 407-9494 and leave a message. |
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December 11, 2009 Contact: For More Information, interviews or photo opportunities Redwood Village Shopping Center Celebrates the Holiday Season FORTUNA … Redwood Village Shopping Center open house last Thursday December10th…. 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. The businesses in the association consist of; Safeway, Reel Videos, Lovely Nails and Spa, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Country Rose, Advance America, Health Sport, Rite Aid, Dollar Tree, Launderland, California Cuts, Subway, Sheng Li Chinese Massage, Gift Xpress, Norma’s Dry Cleaning, Oriental Buffett, Round Table, McDonalds, Humboldt Petroleum/Shell and Pepper’s Restaurant. That’s not all, the association invited the Fortuna’s Volunteer Fire Department Company 2, Santa Sleigh Program to come and bring their antique fire truck shaped as Santa Sleigh for their food, toy and cloths drive. They also brought along Santa giving the Reindeers a night off! Bob Frawley owner of Reaching for Independences bought out his horse and carriage and gave families the feeling of an old time Christmas; the sound of the horse bells from the reins put a smile on almost everyone’s face. The Fortuna Church of the Nazarenes also came to share some holiday cheer with Christmas music and carolers for the entire three hour open house! Church goers also handed out flyers invited locals to come to their Christmas Children’s Play on Sunday December 20th at 6:30pm & their Annual Christmas Eve Service at 5pm. For more information call the Fortuna Church of the Nazarene at 707.725.3151 It was a great evening for everyone and if you missed it this year you won’t want to miss it next year! The businesses of the Redwood Village Shopping Center wish you the best this holiday season. |
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December 10, 2009 Contact: Fortuna Hosts Free Holiday Music Fest Sunday December 13 FORTUNA . . . Tubas, Accordians, 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. The line-up for the 33rd annual event is: the All Seasons Orchestra at 12:30 p.m., the Humboldt Harmonaires at 1:15 p.m., the Humboldt Accordinaires at 1:45 p.m., the Scotia Band at 2:15 p.m., the Ferndale Community Choir at 3:00 p.m., the Tuba Christmas 4:00 p.m., the Quartet Arioso at 4:00 p.m., the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Choir at 5:00 p.m., and groups from the Fortuna High School Music Department at 5:30 p.m., and Finale at 6:15 p.m. The concert ends at 6:30 p.m. with an audience sing-along finale featuring Silent Night and the Hallelujah chorus. Don’t worry about knowing all the words, the audience is backed by many of the day’s choir singers and lyrics are on the program. The festival is free but several charitable groups benefit from donations at the event: wreaths sold in the lobby fund the Fortuna Historical Commission’s scholarship program, refreshments benefit the Fortuna Junior Academy and cash donations are accepted for the Santa’s Sleigh toy and clothing drive. Patrons can help contribute to Food for People’s holiday food drive. Non-perishable food donations can be made in bins outside the River Lodge. Overflow parking is available behind the Best Western Country Inn on Alamar Way, as well as the parking lot formally owned by Denny’s. Admission to the festival is free. Fortuna's River Lodge Conference Center is on Riverwalk Drive on the west side of Highway 101. If travelling on Highway 101, take the Kenmar exit, west on Riverwalk Drive, one-tenth mile to the conference center. For information call the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce at 725-3959.
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December 7, 2009 Contact: For More Information, interviews or photo opportunities 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. Creativity, humor and artistry are in business windows big and small. Seven judges walked and drove around downtown tallying up the use of lights, creativity, humor and display of merchandise and personal preference. The numbers were very close but only one business could take first place in the annual contest. Winning the top spot and a $100 prize are the windows of Antique Depot. Judges loved the multiple scenes “Every year they amaze me”, said a judge. Fortuna Music Mart took second place this year. One judge said “this year they stood out … they did a nice clean window display it was one of my favorites!” |
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Third place is awarded to Strehl’s Family Shoes. A comment from one judge, with a smile on their face was, “If you haven’t seen snow on the trees yet this year, stop by Strehl’s.” Judging couldn’t stop with a first, second and third, this year the judges picked two businesses for an honorable mention. The first business was Fortuna Florist a comment from a judge was “It’s so good; I want to fly to Paris!” The second honorable mention went to Christy’s Heritage Villa Antiques, “there was so many windows to choose from, everyone did such a great job” said another judge. Businesses polled their customers in hopes of winning the People’s Choice Award for the window contest. The Downtown Businesses Association held their open house on Friday December 11th, the same night as the Al Gray Lighted Parade. Some businesses offered cookies, cider, hot coco and more in exchange for a people’s choice ballot entry. After the Downtown President and his crew were done tallying all the ballots early last week, Antique Depot won the People’s Choice Award! The contest is a promotion of the Fortuna Downtown Business Association. To find out more about Downtown Fortuna visit FortunaDowntown.com . All businesses mentioned in the contest are in the downtown area between 7th street and 14th street and “L”, Main and “N streets. |
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December 07, 2009 Contact: 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. Kids also enjoyed making Christmas ornaments thanks to the UPS Store & got to shake hands with the “Cat in the Hat” thanks to Spotlight Video. Kids weren’t the only ones to have a good time, adults enjoyed carolers provided by the employees of Starbucks and had the opportunity to get great holiday stocking stuffer at Shear Image (formally Elke’s). Quiznos handed you a cooking hot out of the oven and sent you into the Glamorous Boutique to shop till you drop. It was a great night for giving and the holiday sprint was surrounding the shopping center! Open House Dates: |
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November 25, 2009 Contact: For More Information, interviews or photo opportunities Fortuna Kids’ Movies Back for the Holidays Businesses big and small, all over Fortuna give special movie passes to customers through December 11. The tickets admit children 13 and under and adults with young children for a special 10:00 a.m. show each Saturday. More than 75 businesses will have tickets to give out to loyal customers for their children and grandkids. For a complete list of participating businesses see the list at FortunaBusiness.com. Movies are shown on the Fortuna Theater’s big screen as well as in two of the smaller screening rooms. Thanks to the Fortuna Theater’s digital projection, the same film can be shown in multiple screens. This year’s film for December 5 was Monsters vs. Aliens, we had 259 kids show up accompanied by 131 adults and on December 12 Madagascar 2 is expecting many more kids. Organizers are asking that only one adult accompany young children and that families try to have groups of children come with one adult to allow more seats for kids. There will be several adult chaperones at each show and parents can drop children off and pick them up at Noon. Tickets must be obtained at Fortuna businesses for these special shows. No tickets are available at the theater. The organizers also are reminding parents and grandparents that there are only two shows this year instead of three. For more information on Fortuna’s holiday movies contact the Fortuna Business Improvement District Office at 725-9261. An updated list of participating businesses is available at www.FortunaBusiness.com. |
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