Upcoming Events
Jun 2026
06/18/2026 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Thursday at 7 pm
1st Thursday on Zoom Only
2nd-4th Thursdays in the Sanctuary In-person Only
5th Thursday Potluck
A Buddhist community practice. This group meets most weeks with the addition of a quarterly “Day of Mindfulness”. To inquire or for more information, please contact Val Gizinski @ polkaqueen@gmail.com or check out the Ancient Forest Sangha website here: https://ancientforestsangha.org/
HUUF, Bayside CA
06/19/2026 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Community Song Circles
Usually first and third Fridays at 4 pm at HUUF, with occasional schedule changes. To stay up-to-date about changes and get on the song circle-specific email list, email office@huuf.org.
“Group singing is a powerful catalyst for social change and community building. We sing for the joy of creating something beautiful together in the moment.” Maggie McKnight
Community song circles welcome all voices, bringing together people who love to sing, regardless of experience level. Song circles don’t focus on performing for an audience; instead, learn songs from a variety of traditions by call-and-response, and sing for the joy of creating something beautiful together in the moment. Group singing is a powerful way of connecting with each other, and with something deep within ourselves—and the music we make as we support each other through song call forth the singing voice that is every human’s birthright. Led by Maggie McKnight
HUUF, Bayside CA
Tending the Spark: A Summer Solstice Big Sing for Peace & Resilience
06/19/2026 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmJoin us in song as we welcome in the summer and celebrate the final song circle of our spring season. This special Big Sing is open to the public — all voices are welcome, regardless of singing experience. Group singing has proven health benefits, and there’s nothing quite like the joy and solidarity of making music together. Come sing for the health of it, the connection, and the fun of it! This will be the last community song circle at HUUF until September, so don’t miss it. Suggested donation: $5–$25 (children free). No one turned away for lack of funds.
Bring a dish for a potluck as we continue our celebrations after singing!
Donations from the Big Sing will benefit Páah Áama Paddle Club, an organization whose mission aligns with our social justice values and connects to the river theme that runs through our song circles all year long. Páah Áama Paddle Club supports indigenous youth from the Klamath River basin and coastal Humboldt in river kayaking and other culturally-based activities — and they were part of helping the first descent of the Klamath River happen last year.
Song circles are part of HUUF’s Music Ministry program, led by Maggie McKnight. Maggie grew up singing harmonies with her family and studying classical piano and violin alongside bluegrass fiddle. Since 2013 she has led community song circles and helped people reconnect with the joy of singing. She served as musical director of the Arcata Threshold Choir for eight years and is a firm believer that singing is everybody’s birthright. She lives with her wife and two daughters in Arcata.
HUUF, Bayside CA
06/25/2026 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Thursday at 7 pm
1st Thursday on Zoom Only
2nd-4th Thursdays in the Sanctuary In-person Only
5th Thursday Potluck
A Buddhist community practice. This group meets most weeks with the addition of a quarterly “Day of Mindfulness”. To inquire or for more information, please contact Val Gizinski @ polkaqueen@gmail.com or check out the Ancient Forest Sangha website here: https://ancientforestsangha.org/
HUUF, Bayside CA
Jul 2026
07/01/2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Join us this summer, with Kay Raplenovich – classical singer, voice teacher, & choral conductor. Workshop will include…investigating breathing, pitch matching, vowels, resonance, melody, harmony, rhythms, musicianship, and lots of fun singing within a community of singers.
- All abilities are celebrated
- Beginners are encouraged
- Drop ins are welcome
- Donation-based (NOTAFLOF)
Wednesdays 6:45 – 8:15 pm, July 1st – August 5th in the Library
Choir Director Kay Raplenovich moved to Eureka in 2023 and began searching for a home in a spiritual community. HUUF has claimed her heart and has provided a venue for sharing her art. Before retiring, Kay was a classical singer performing as a recitalist and a soloist in operas and orchestra works. She has taught classical voice at university and in an active home studio as well as directing numerous volunteer choirs. Kay believes that the voice is the expression of the soul with the instrument we carry in our bodies. She has dedicated much of her being to guiding folks to healthy beautiful singing. When not making music Kay loves to gather with her son’s family, garden, weave, cook and walk her ancient dog on the beach.
The Fellowship Choir welcomes anyone who loves to sing; no experience is necessary. The focus of rehearsals will be healthy beautiful singing and will include learning new repertoire for sharing, building the voice of each individual and the collective voice of the ensemble. Sharing ones spiritual journey in song enriches the discovery and weaves the many paths into uplifting beauty. All are Welcome!
HUUF, Bayside CA
07/02/2026 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Thursday at 7 pm
1st Thursday on Zoom Only
2nd-4th Thursdays in the Sanctuary In-person Only
5th Thursday Potluck
A Buddhist community practice. This group meets most weeks with the addition of a quarterly “Day of Mindfulness”. To inquire or for more information, please contact Val Gizinski @ polkaqueen@gmail.com or check out the Ancient Forest Sangha website here: https://ancientforestsangha.org/
HUUF, Bayside CA
07/03/2026 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Community Song Circles
Usually first and third Fridays at 4 pm at HUUF, with occasional schedule changes. To stay up-to-date about changes and get on the song circle-specific email list, email office@huuf.org.
“Group singing is a powerful catalyst for social change and community building. We sing for the joy of creating something beautiful together in the moment.” Maggie McKnight
Community song circles welcome all voices, bringing together people who love to sing, regardless of experience level. Song circles don’t focus on performing for an audience; instead, learn songs from a variety of traditions by call-and-response, and sing for the joy of creating something beautiful together in the moment. Group singing is a powerful way of connecting with each other, and with something deep within ourselves—and the music we make as we support each other through song call forth the singing voice that is every human’s birthright. Led by Maggie McKnight
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Bayside CA
07/08/2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Join us this summer, with Kay Raplenovich – classical singer, voice teacher, & choral conductor. Workshop will include…investigating breathing, pitch matching, vowels, resonance, melody, harmony, rhythms, musicianship, and lots of fun singing within a community of singers.
- All abilities are celebrated
- Beginners are encouraged
- Drop ins are welcome
- Donation-based (NOTAFLOF)
Wednesdays 6:45 – 8:15 pm, July 1st – August 5th in the Library
Choir Director Kay Raplenovich moved to Eureka in 2023 and began searching for a home in a spiritual community. HUUF has claimed her heart and has provided a venue for sharing her art. Before retiring, Kay was a classical singer performing as a recitalist and a soloist in operas and orchestra works. She has taught classical voice at university and in an active home studio as well as directing numerous volunteer choirs. Kay believes that the voice is the expression of the soul with the instrument we carry in our bodies. She has dedicated much of her being to guiding folks to healthy beautiful singing. When not making music Kay loves to gather with her son’s family, garden, weave, cook and walk her ancient dog on the beach.
The Fellowship Choir welcomes anyone who loves to sing; no experience is necessary. The focus of rehearsals will be healthy beautiful singing and will include learning new repertoire for sharing, building the voice of each individual and the collective voice of the ensemble. Sharing ones spiritual journey in song enriches the discovery and weaves the many paths into uplifting beauty. All are Welcome!
HUUF, Bayside CA
07/09/2026 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Thursday at 7 pm
1st Thursday on Zoom Only
2nd-4th Thursdays in the Sanctuary In-person Only
5th Thursday Potluck
A Buddhist community practice. This group meets most weeks with the addition of a quarterly “Day of Mindfulness”. To inquire or for more information, please contact Val Gizinski @ polkaqueen@gmail.com or check out the Ancient Forest Sangha website here: https://ancientforestsangha.org/
HUUF, Bayside CA
07/15/2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Join us this summer, with Kay Raplenovich – classical singer, voice teacher, & choral conductor. Workshop will include…investigating breathing, pitch matching, vowels, resonance, melody, harmony, rhythms, musicianship, and lots of fun singing within a community of singers.
- All abilities are celebrated
- Beginners are encouraged
- Drop ins are welcome
- Donation-based (NOTAFLOF)
Wednesdays 6:45 – 8:15 pm, July 1st – August 5th in the Library
Choir Director Kay Raplenovich moved to Eureka in 2023 and began searching for a home in a spiritual community. HUUF has claimed her heart and has provided a venue for sharing her art. Before retiring, Kay was a classical singer performing as a recitalist and a soloist in operas and orchestra works. She has taught classical voice at university and in an active home studio as well as directing numerous volunteer choirs. Kay believes that the voice is the expression of the soul with the instrument we carry in our bodies. She has dedicated much of her being to guiding folks to healthy beautiful singing. When not making music Kay loves to gather with her son’s family, garden, weave, cook and walk her ancient dog on the beach.
The Fellowship Choir welcomes anyone who loves to sing; no experience is necessary. The focus of rehearsals will be healthy beautiful singing and will include learning new repertoire for sharing, building the voice of each individual and the collective voice of the ensemble. Sharing ones spiritual journey in song enriches the discovery and weaves the many paths into uplifting beauty. All are Welcome!
HUUF, Bayside CA
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