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Visit the Arcata Eye's Facebook page for between-meal snacks... - BLUE LAKE DISCUSSES SERVICES The City of Blue Lake is hosting the second of three information gathering meetings as part of its Strategic Planning Process at the Mad River Grange Hall, Thursday, Feb. 2 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The discussion topic for the first 90 minutes is “Community Services Provided by the City” and the the topic for the remainder is “Public Safety.” All interested individuals are invited to participate in either one or both sessions. (707) 668-5655. PLANT TREES SATURDAY A tree-planting day at Sunset Creek that was cancelled due to rainy weather has been rescheduled. The Arcata Elementary School and City of Arcata’s volunteer work day at Sunset Creek takes place Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to help improve the streamside habitat of Sunset Creek in this fun outdoor classroom activity for the children of Arcata Elementary School (AES). Participants should meet at 9 a.m. in front of AES at 2400 Baldwin St. The City will provide gloves, tools, snacks and beverages. Wear work clothes and closed-toe shoes or boots. (707) 825-2163, eservices@cityofarcata.org. AUDUBON MARSH TRIP Redwood Region Audubon Society is sponsoring a free public field trip through the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, Feb. 4. Meet leader Rob Fowler at 8:30 a.m. at parking lot at end of South I Street. Bring binoculars; held rain or shine. ESCAPE TO THE DUNESCAPE Join Friends of the Dunes on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a tour of the Lanphere Dunes. Meet at Pacific Union School, 3001 Janes Road. (707) 444-1397. MARSH BIRD VIEWING Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is sponsoring a free tour of the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. Meet leader Rich Ridenhour at the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute walk focusing on the birds and plants of the Marsh. For more information, call (707) 826-2359. DUNES DISCOVERIES Join Friends of the Dunes on Sunday, Feb. 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. for a discovery of the trails of the Manila Dunes Recreation Area. This two-hour hike explores dune, forest and beach habitats, concluding on the beach to enjoy the low tide and setting sun. Meet at the Manila Dunes Community Center at 1611 Peninsula Drive. Come prepared for moderate hiking on soft sand, wet trails through the dune hollows and light rain. Heavy rain cancels. For more information call (707) 444-1387. - Some people think that reading the Eye's website gives them an Eyeful... No, no, no... Only subscribers get the full dosage of mirth, merriment and jolly despondency...