Community Partners Directory
~Please check with your CT before signing up with a Community Partner~
Academic Tutors
Jeannine Baltzley
Tutoring in: English, history, science and social studies, grades 1-6. Also tutoring in Spanish, grades 1-6
$27.50 per hour
(707) 407-8670
jeannine.baltzley@aldergrovecharter.org
Marion Fimbres
Tutoring for reading, K-12. Also tutors Spanish language and basic American sign language, K-12.
$30 per hour
(707) 908-3631
marion.fimbres@aldergrovecharter.org
Jeff Gonzalez *Check for Availability
Jeff is a credentialed teacher with Alder Grove and College of the Redwoods. Tutoring in history and English, grades 7-12
$40 per hour
(707) 840-0487
jeff.gonzalez@aldergrovecharter.org
Travis Holter *Check for Availability
Tutoring all subjects, including ACT Preparation, college-level chemistry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, college maths. Degree in Chemical Engineering. 10+ years tutoring experience, grades 6-12.
$30 per hour
(785) 766-4508
travis.holter@aldergrovecharter.org
Kanen Ishimoto - *New!
Tutoring higher maths, chemistry, physics and statistics, grades 6th-12th. (B.S. degree in Chemical Physics)
$30 per hour
(661) 414-6618
kanen.ishimoto@aldegrovecharter.org
Autumn Marsh *Virtual only
K-12: tutoring in all subjects, math specifically, & some college courses.
$27.50 per hour
(707) 599-2058
autumn.marsh@aldergrovecharter.org
Kailey Murrish - *New!
Tutoring math & science, 1-6 grades; reading: 2-12 grade; writing & social studies, all grades. Additionally tutoring for: typing, cursive and speech writing, speech preparation, Powerpoint & Google slides, research projects, and organizational skills.
$26.95 per hour
(707) 834-1950
kailey.murrish@aldergrovecharter.org
Adelinea Nissen
Tutoring for math (up to Algebra I) and English, K-8.
$27.50 per hour
(707) 572-6244
adelinea.nissen@aldergrovecharter.org
Katie Pagel-Mullan - *New!
Katie is a credentialed teacher with Alder Grove. Tutoring in reading and math, grades TK-5.
$40 per hour
(707) 834-7103
katie.pagel-mullan@aldergrovecharter.org
Virginia Resanda
Specializes in helping students with English, reading and writing. Elementary math, pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II (intermediate Algebra). K-12
$27.50 per hour
(707) 908-6594
virginia.resanda@aldergrovecharter.org
Laurie Richardson
Laurie is a credentialed teacher. Tutoring in Language Arts and Fine Arts.
$40 per hour
(707) 845-9727
laurie.richardson@aldergrovecharter.org
Cindi Rose - *New!
Academic tutoring all subjects, includng Algebra, Pre-Algebra, geometry, literature, history, food preservation. Also gardening lessons for Grades 9-12.
$27.50 per hour
(707) 382-7144
cindi.rose@aldergrovecharter.org
Jasper Severn
Tutoring higher maths and physical sciences: Algebra I & II, geometry, calculus, trigonometry, chemistry and physics.
$27.50 per hour
(707) 672-2070
jasper.severn@aldergrovecharter.org
Suzanne Smith *Check for Availability
Suzanne is a credentialed teacher. Grades K-12, all subjects. She is available during school hours.
$40 per hour. **Available in person or over phone**
(707) 443-6202 (cell), (707) 443-6202 (home)
suzanne.smith@aldergrovecharter.org
Alia Thompson
Tutoring in reading, K-12 writing, elementary math and science
$27.50 per hour
(707) 616-5360
alia.thompson@aldergrovecharter.org
Sarah Wennerholm *New!
Tutoring 6th-12th grade science, social studies and English.
$27.50 per hour
(707) 502-9460
sarah.wennerholm@aldergrovecharter.org
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Workshops and classes in the traditional arts.
Fees vary by class.
1 X Street, Eureka
phone (707) 444-3437 fax (707) 444-0918
shawn.blueox@gmail.com
blueoxmill.com
Materials for sewing projects. A variety of classes are offered: sewing, felting, patterns, etc.
Private instruction available. Fees vary by class.
412 2nd Street Old Town, Eureka
(707) 442-2646 or toll free (888) 469-6799
orders@eurekafabrics.com
eurekafabrics.com
Fire Arts Center
Classes in ceramics and glass
Fees vary
520 South G Street, Arcata
(707) 826-1445
director@fireartsarcata.com
fireartsarcata.com
Humboldt Arts Council
Art classes at the Morris Graves Museum of Art
$90 per session
636 F Street, Eureka
(707) 442-0278
humboldtarts.org
Ink People Center for the Arts
Ink People offers community cultural development, classes, exhibitions, performances, project incubation and support
Fees vary by class.
525 7th Street, Eureka
(707) 442-8413
inkers@inkpeople.org
inkpeople.org
Lotus Studio Pottery
Pottery instruction – hand-building and/or throw wheel, depending on age.
$300 per 6-week course: includes clay, glazes, and 2 firings. Makeup classes are $55 per hour.
630 2nd Street, Eureka
(707) 616-6504
lotusstudioeureka@gmail.com
lotstu.com
Nehemiah’s Art (Penny Fregeau)
A Drawing & Painting Class that studies traditional realism art work, develops the imagination and grows in the area of problem-solving skills.
$20 per 90-minute class
(707) 407-6168
nehemiahsart@gmail.com
penfrea.com
Notions Sewing Studio
Specializing in sewing machine classes for beginning & intermediate sewing. Classes encourage the use of math, design, problem-solving & artistic expression. Embroidery, mending, needle felting & wet felting classes are also available.
$20/hr private lessons. Fees vary for group lessons.
Location: Eureka
(707) 601-9804
sewing@notionssewingstudio.com
notionssewingstudio.com
Dance
Irish Dance instruction
Call for fee information.
433 A Street, Eureka
(707) 834-5333
shelleap23@sbcglobal.net
facebook.com/academyofirishdance
The Dance Scene Studio
Dance classes in the techniques of ballet, pointe, hip hop, belly dance, yoga and pilates. Term or monthly tuition schedules available.
1011 H Street, Eureka
(707) 502-2188
dancescenestudio@gmail.com
danceeureka.com
Laura East’s Ferndale Dance Academy
Class fees vary depending on length of session
430 Ocean Avenue, Ferndale
(707) 496-0805
laura@ferndaledance.com
ferndaledance.com
No Limits Dance Academy
Tap, jazz, hip hop and ballet lessons.
Beginning through advanced.
Contact for fee information
1093 10th Street, Arcata
(707) 825-0922
nolimitstapandjazz@yahoo.com
nolimitsdanceacademy.com
North Coast Dance
Ballet lessons (Kindergarten to adult)
Ballet, pointe & pre-pointe, hip-hop, hula,
modern, Middle Eastern dance, and ballroom
Contact for fee information.
426 F Street, Eureka
(707) 442-7779
northcoastdance.org@gmail.com
facebook.com/NorthCoastDance/
Trillium Dance Studios (Erin McKeever)
Ballet, pointe, modern, tap, contempo, Latin jazz
Please contact for fee information.
855 8th St., Suite 1, Arcata
(707) 822-8408 (office)
info@trilliumdance.com
facebook.com/Trillium.Dance.Studios/
Trinity Ballet Academy (Greta Leverett)
Ballet instruction
Fees are per semester, plus a non-refundable registration fee
1981 Central Avenue, McKinleyville
(707) 839-1816
amayaballet801@gmail.com
trinityballetacademy.com
Driving Schools
Online Driver’s Education class; Behind-the-wheel training
1307 Union Street, Eureka
Fees vary.
(707) 442-1355
driver@humboldt1.com
https://eurekadrivingandtrafficschools.com/
Humboldt Driving School
Online Driver’s Education class; Behind-the-wheel training
Fees vary.
2936 J Street, Eureka
(707) 442-4083
humboldtdrivingschool@gmail.com
humboldtdriving.com
Foreign Language & American Sign Language
Marion Fimbres
Tutoring for Spanish language and basic American sign language, K-12
Also provides academic tutoring in reading (See 'Academic Tutors")
$30 per hour
(707) 908-3631
marion.fimbres@aldergrovecharter.org
Katharina Goodshield
Tutoring German language, K-12. Is a native German speaker. Also an accomplished pianist and provides piano lessons. (See “Music/Theater” section.)
$25 per half hour session, typically once weekly lessons.
(707) 599-6289
katharina.goodshield@aldergrovecharter.org
Health Clubs/Fitness/Gymnastics/Skate/Swim/Yoga, etc.
Personal training; group exercise training; functional & sport specific training; general exercise & health wellness; triathlon coach; swim/bike/run instruction.
Personal training fees: $35 per 1/2 hour; $60 per hour
Two person tandem training fees, per person: $27.50 per 1/2 hour; $45 per hour
1404 John Hill Rd., Eureka
(707) 498-8726
pam.allperformancetraining@gmail.com
Arcata Parks and Recreation
Offers various recreation programs such as gymnastics, martial arts, tennis, basketball, and LEGO engineering classes
736 F Street, Arcata
707-822-7091
Rec@CityofArcata.org
cityofarcata.org/369/Programs-Activities
Arcata Pool
Private and group swim lessons
1150 16th Street, Arcata
(707) 822-6801
arcatapool@sbcglobalnet
arcatapool.com
Blue Lake Parks and Recreation
Public Skating Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in Blue Lake.
(707) 668-5932
bluelake.ca.gov/parks-recreation/adult-athletics-skating/
Body Tuners, LLC.
Personal training, functional fitness, yoga, martial arts, self-defense.
Rates vary. See website or contact vendor for more detail.
511 H Street, Eureka
(707) 440-9311
bodytunerseureka@gmail.com
bodytuners-gym.com
(The) Club at Mill Creek
Swim lessons; adult and student gym memberships.
Fees vary, contact vendor for information.
1570 Betty Ct., McKinleyville
(707) 267-7525
cdavis@thecluboncentral.com
theclubforfitness.com
Jodie DiMinno
Private yoga instructor.
$65 per hour; $32.50 per 1/2 hour
(707) 616-0930
liveyouryoga@yahoo.com
Eureka Municipal Golf Course
Golf course and driving range; individual or group golf lessons.
Visit website for pricing information.
4750 Fairway Drive, Eureka
(707) 443-4808
eurekagolfcourse.com
Flips for Kids Gymnastics
Please see website for details
Prices vary; contact vendor for pricing
1489 Hoover Street, Eureka
(707) 445-0450
flipsforkidsgymnastics@yahoo.com
flipsforkids.com
HealthSport
Student gym memberships. Private swim when available. *New: Personal training services now available.
Gym memberships are $275 per semester. Swim and personal training fees vary; contact vendor for price information.
3441 Pennsylvania Avenue, Eureka
(707) 443-3488
300 Community Parkway, Arcata
(707) 822-3488
1500 Anna Sparks Way, McKinleyville
(707) 839-9800
721 South Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna
(707) 725-9484
healthsport.com
Humboldt Bay Rowing Association
HBRA is dedicated to providing recreational rowing opportunities on Humboldt Bay for adults and youth. Please see website for more information.
$450 per season
Physical location:
Humboldt Bay Rowing Association Boathouse
1063 Waterfront Drive, Eureka, 95501
Mailing address: P.O. Box 750, Trinidad, 95570
Contacts: Jerome Simone, HBRA President at president@hbra.org
Julia Smith, Head Coach at headcoach@hbra.org
Sunshine Lee, Parent Rep at sunshine.lee@aldergrovecharter.org
(707) 267-7976
hbra.org
Humboldt Swim Club
Competitive swimming skills for children ages 6-18
Contact vendor for pricing
P.O. Box 101, Bayside, CA 95524
Contact: John Pearce at (707) 267-SWIM (7946)
headcoach@hscswim.org
gomotionapp.com/About.jsp?team=pchsc
Humboldt Tennis Club
Tennis lessons, play clays, tournaments and clinics
Contact vendor for pricing
600 F Street, Suite 3, PMB 820, Arcata, 95521
Contact: Peter Dauphinee at (707) 616-4781
humboldttennisclub@gmail.com
humboldttennisclub.com
Lost Coast Crossfit
Functional fitness gym. Group classes available.
120 7th Street, Eureka, 95501
$75/month (grade & high school rate)
Contact: Jessica Stauffer
(707) 496-0119
lostcoastcrossfit707@gmail.com
https://lostcoastcrossfit.com/
Redding Swim Club, Inc. (Swim Team)
Swimming instruction for all level of swimmers: ages 4-18 years
Competitive and non-competitive options available.
Fees vary, $90-$161, depending on roster
Physical address: 17659 Melwood Ln, Redding, CA 96003
Mailing address: P.O. Box 992112 Redding, CA 96099-2112
(530) 246-2666
reddingaquaducksboard@gmail.com
Swimming instruction for all level of swimmers. Health and fitness classes and training, as well as pickleball.
Instrument Rental Services
Musical instrument rentals.
$50 per semester
(707) 498-1052
marianrbaker@gmail.com
Meadowood Music
Instrument rentals and sales: call for pricing and availability.
Also violin and viola lessons, string orchestra, ensemble coaching, music theory (see Stefan Vaughan under Music/Theater).
Contact Stefan Vaughan at (707) 442-0689
meadowoodmusic@gmail.com
Redwood Music Mart
Musical instrument supplies
511 F Street, Eureka
(707) 268-3829
Martial Arts
Afro-Brazilian cultural martial art which includes dance, music, history, acrobatics and language.
Fees vary. Call for current price schedule.
515 Chartin Rd., Blue Lake
(415) 314-7623
Martial arts instruction
Call for current price schedule.
1711 Main Street, Fortuna
(707) 725-4849
grandpasensei@aol.com
facebook.com/cobraandbutterflykarate/
The Health and Karate Center
A family martial arts program built around peace, balance, safety and respect. Program includes fitness, self-defense training and martial arts instruction in classic Okinawan karate.
Fees vary, family rates available.
1944 Central Avenue, McKinleyville
(707) 839-5255
Sensei Rick Bryan: rickhunts007@gmail.com
Kevin Metcalf: kevin77lee@gmail.com
facebook.com/mckkarate/
Humboldt Jiu Jitsu Academy
Martial arts/self defense instruction
Call for current price schedule.
1041 F Street, Arcata
707-822-6278
humboldtjiujitsu.com
Humboldt Martial Arts and Fitness (Jeff Speakman’s Kenpo 5.0)
Martial Arts instruction.
Fees vary
735 S. Fortuna Blvd, #737, Fortuna
(707) 499-4871
humboldtkenpokarate@yahoo.com
facebook.com/5.0Humboldt/
Jobu Shin Kan
Martial Arts instruction
Call for current price schedule.
521 4th Street, Eureka
(707) 443-3735
(Website is not secure for this listing)
Lost Coast Kenpo Karate
Physical education, self defense and respect to others.
Call for current price schedule.
7 5th Street, Eureka
(707) 498-9442
lckenpo@aol.com
facebook.com/LostCoastKenpo/?ref=br_tf
Lost Coast San Soo *New!
Martial arts instruction. Hands-on coaching in a fun, friendly environment.
$130 per month for unlimited visits; $150 for 10 prepaid classes.
527 4th Street, Eureka
(707) 502-7776
info@lostcoastsansoo.com
Sun Yi’s Academy
Tae Kwon Do Instruction
Call for current price schedule.
1215 Giuntoli Lane, Arcata
(707) 825-0182
sunyisarcata.com
Wolverton Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
Martial Arts Instruction
Call for current price schedule. Family discount available.
Fortuna Skating Rink
9 Park Drive, Fortuna 95540
(707) 923-2886
beckydhtsd@gmail.com
dragonhearttsd.com
Miscellaneous
Dream Quest provides youth with a range of vocational and creative opportunities to imagine and build their dreams.
Willow Creek Youth Partnership
Helping Youth Realize Their Dreams
(530) 629-3564
dreamquestwillowcreek@hotmail.com
dqwc.org
Foodwise
Weekly classes about eating, food preparation, sourcing, measuring, cleanliness, gardening. Simple kid-friendly snack and meal making.
$45 per session. Call for most current fee schedule.
971 8th Street, Arcata
(707) 633-8328
foodwisekitchen@gmail.com
Music/Theater
Eureka Music School
Jam Band: 1-hour group for ages 5-6 yrs to learn basic rhythm and try out different instruments
Rock Band 101: 1.5-hr once-a-week program for ages 7-10 yrs to get students to play in a band
Rock Band: 2-hr once-a-week program for grades 6th-12th to play as a band
Lessons only: 45-min a week private lessons for ages 5 to adult
Fees vary. Contact vendor for more information.
1023 G Street, Eureka
Contact Brian Archuleta at (408) 460-8938
facebook.com/Eurekamusicschool/
Angel Fargas
Private lessons. Guitar, ukulele instructor. Tabs, notation, right & left hand training.
$35 per 1/2-hour session, once a week ($70 per hour)
(707) 442-9213
angelfargas@yahoo.com
Ferndale Music Company
Guitar, ukulele, drums, bass lessons
Contact for fee information.
246 Berding St, Ferndale
Contact Paul Beatie at (707) 786-7030
ferndalemusic@yahoo.com
ferndalemusiccompany.com
Gregory Frost *New!
Private piano, drum or bass guitar lessons, K-12
$20 per half hour session, typically once weekly lessons
(707) 362-3962
gregoryfrost@hotmail.com
Katharina Goodshield
Piano lessons with focus on the basics, including the following: encouragement, creativity, improvisation, composition, theory, reading, etc. Composition of various soundtrtacks for theater. 30 years expience playing and studying piano.
$25 per half hour session, typically once weekly lessons
(707) 599-6289
vienna.ishara@gmail.com
Rebecca Hamrick
Music lessons with focus on music theory and piano instruction. Formal training in piano and various other instruments. K-12
$65 per hour
(707) 908-5044
mrs.h.lovezmusic@gmail.com
Humboldt Light Opera Company (KidCo)
Musical theater classes. Fees vary.
(707) 825-8419
info@kidcohloc.com
hloc.org
Ruth McClimon
Private piano lessons, including note reading, emphasis on reading rhythms and repertoire. Performance experience at Fortuna Adult Day Program four times per year, and annual recital performance. Computer theory and games offered.
$28 per 40-minute lesson
(707) 725-3760
rtoyoko@aol.com
Alana Nicklas (*Check for availability)
Private beginning to intermediate lessons for electric bass, piano, and guitar, vocals and music theory
$30 per hour
(707) 407-6659
Alana.McConnell@humboldt.edu
North Coast Music – Instructors Aaron Souza & Jennifer Dominick
Aaron: private music lessons including, but not limited to: piano, drums, bass, guitar, ukulele.
$140 per month for once weekly 1/2 hour lesson
Jennifer: private piano lessons
$120 per month for once weekly 1/2 hour lesson
2592 Shay Court, Fortuna
Contact Aaron: (707) 725-9787
info@northcoastmusic.org
Contact Jennifer: (707) 296-8522
jennifer@northcoastmusic.org; 1984jmdominick@gmail.com
Marty Olachea *New!
Private piano lessons, improvisation is a specialty: classical, jazz, Broadway, blues. Over 25 years tutoring experience. Great references!
Works out of Mantova's Two Street Music, 124 2nd St, Eureka
(240) 778-7868
martyomusic@aol.com
Brian Schwartzberg *New!
Private lessons for bagpipe and trumpet. Brian has 15+ years of solo and band bagpipe competition experience.
$40 per hour
(707) 441-9058
bschwartzberg@yahoo.com
Lorenza Simmons Phillips (check for availability)
Private lessons for vocal and piano instruction
$40 per hour
(707) 572-7733
lfs6@humboldt.edu
lorenza.phillips@aldergrovecharter.org
Terri Strachan
Private flute and piano lessons. Fun-loving lessons with an award-winning teacher! Certified music teacher, HSU flute professor.
$37 per 1/2-hour weekly lesson
(818) 681-1668 (text or call)
terristrachan247@gmail.com