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On behalf of EPIC's staff and board, you are warmly invited to our 2023 Summer Celebration on Saturday, July 15th from 6-9pm PST at the Arcata Veterans Hall honoring lifelong Salmon and Klamath River watershed advocate Petey Brucker with the 2023 Sempervirens Lifetime Achievement Award for Environmental Activism. The gathering will feature dinner and dessert catered by Humbrews and Raised Gluten Free, live music by the Superfines, a silent auction supporting EPIC's work.
Please join us for an evening celebrating EPIC's 46 years of science-based protection and restoration of Northwest California’s forests, watersheds, and wildlife. We are so grateful for all of our members and supporters, and hope to see you there!
We want to encourage community participation as much as possible, so please contact Abigail at abigail@wildcalifornia.org if you are interested in a discount ticket code.
When?
Saturday, July 15, 2023
6pm - 9pm
Where?
Arcata Veterans Hall
1425 J Street, Arcata, CA, 95521
Sponsorships & Auction Donations
If you are a business owner or entrepreneur, please consider sponsoring EPIC's 2023 Celebration or donating an auction item, and helping us make this event a success! We will provide you with a charitable tax-deduction and features on EPIC's social media, website, and 15k-member email newsletter. If interested, please contact Abigail as soon as possible at abigail@wildcalifornia.org. A special thanks to Royal Gold Soil and Latt Law Group for your sponsorships!
If you can't make it to Summer Celebration or want to support EPIC more...
Support EPIC's ongoing fundraising efforts to continue our work advocating for Northwest California's forests, watersheds, and wildlife by bidding on or donating an item to our 2023 Online Silent Auction! Bidding will begin in-person at Summer Celebration on Saturday, July 15th, and continue online from Sunday, July 16th until Sunday, July 23rd.
Our exceptional online array of local products, arts & crafts, experiences, and getaways donated by local businesses and organizations are perfect for treating yourself or gifting to your friends and family, or early holiday gift preparations.
If you are a business owner or entrepreneur, please consider donating an auction item! We will provide you with a charitable tax-deduction for your business, as well as features on EPIC's social media, website and 15k-member email newsletter. If interested, please contact Abigail at abigail@wildcalifornia.org or 707-822-7711.
Sempervirens Award Ceremony
EPIC is awarding this year's Sempervirens Lifetime Achievement Award for Environmental Activism to lifelong Salmon & Klamath River watershed advocate and beloved community member Petey Brucker. Read more about Petey on our blog.
EPIC Silent Auction
EPIC's silent auction is one of our largest annual grassroots fundraisers in support of our relentless work advocating for Northwest California's forest ecosystems. Our 2023 Summer Celebration will kickstart this year's auction in-person on July 15th, followed by an online auction from July 16th-23rd. Thank you so much to all of our auction donors!
Live Music by the Superfines
The Superfines is a five-piece band from Humboldt County led by Rex Richardson. They play dance music, eclectic blues, rock and reggae covers, as well as original songs.
Dinner by Humbrews
The Humboldt Brewing Company, founded in 1987, is a bar and eatery in downtown Arcata, CA with a rotating selection of brews on tap and pub fare, including vegetarian options. Humbrews will cater dinner at EPIC's 2023 Summer Celebration with meat, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Dessert by Raised Gluten Free
Raised Gluten Free, founded in 2011, is a women-owned, gluten-free, peanut-free, vegan, wholesale bakery in Arcata, CA that makes sweet and savory baked goods. Raised Gluten Free has generously donated dessert pies for EPIC's 2023 Summer Celebration.
Arcata Veterans Hall
The Arcata Veterans Hall is a community venue and the home base of the Arcata Veterans Group, a non-profit 501(c)(19) veterans organization consisting of local veterans and their families, located in downtown Arcata.
A Special Thanks to This Year's Sponsors & Auction Donors to Date
The Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC) advocates for the protection and restoration of Northwest California’s forests, using an integrated, science-based approach, combining public education, citizen advocacy, and strategic litigation. Learn more at www.wildcalifornia.org.