Friday, May 9, 2025, Local News

• Today is the deadline to bid on the Bi-Coastal Media “Guitars of Hope.” Money raised from the sale of the custom designed and hand painted guitars – created by Pelican Bay State Prison artists – supports the Humane Society of Del Norte and Camp Berry. More information can be found at guitarsofhope.net.
• The Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness presents guitarist Luca Stricagnoli at 7 p.m. today at the Crescent Elk Middle School auditorium. Tickets are available at Del Norte Office Supply, Wright’s Custom Framing and at eventbrite.com.
• Celebrate Hmong American Day Saturday at Del Norte High School where festival activities will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food, fun, games, activities and more will be offered. The event supports the 2025-26 Hmong New Year.
• The U.S. Postal Service is holding its annual food drive Saturday. Put food you wish to contribute in a bag or box and leave it by your mail box. Mail carriers will pick it up, and it will be delivered to local food banks.
• More entrants are needed for the Brookings Azalea Festival’s “Brookings Got Talent” event. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three in two categories. Contestants can sing, dance, play an instrument, do impressions or tell jokes. For an application, go to the azaleafestivalbrookingsoregon.com website.