Thursday, April 9, 2026, Local News

The public is invited to tonight’s Children’s Memorial Flag Raising ceremony, an annual event held to honor the lives of children lost to violence, abuse and neglect. Community leaders and many others dedicated to protecting children and supporting families will be taking part. The event will begin at 5 p.m. at the Family Resource Center of the Redwoods, located on Pacific Avenue in Crescent City. Information: Call (707) 464-3200.

The Smith River School track modernization project will be examined at today’s meeting of the Del Norte school district board of trustees. The board will also take a look at a solar project. The county board will meet at 3 p.m., followed by the district board at 3:30 p.m. in the district headquarters on Washington Boulevard in Crescent City.

Brookings will celebrate Elmo Williams Day on Sunday, April 26. Williams was a Hollywood legend who retired to the South Coast and became a beloved member of the community. A tribute will be held at noon at the Capella by the Sea in Azalea Park, followed by a 1 p.m. reception at the Chetco Community Public Library, and then a 2 p.m. screening of “Zorba the Greek” at the library.

Today’s Crescent City/Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce social mixer will be held today with the North Coast Rape Crisis team on Third Street in Crescent City. Light refreshments will be provided. The event goes from 5 to 6 p.m.