Mateel Community Center

08/19/2026

Reggae was a blast! The party maybe over but the clean up party still continues! If you have some time this week we really could use help at the Mateel to clean and put away all the items that went to site. If you have hours you need to finish or would like hours to go towards the Steel Pulse show Oct. 6th, we got you covered.
Come any time between 9am & 5pm!
Thank you.

08/05/2026

🎶 The board of the Cyrus Wong-Weissman Music Fund has announced the recipients of grants for 2026. Two recipients have been selected to receive a grant of $500 each: 

🎼 Tenzin Wood of Alderpoint
🎼 Luca Umina of Whale Gulch

🎓 Tenzin plans to use the funds to attend College of the Redwoods this fall in pursuit of a music degree, with the goal of becoming a music teacher. Luca intends to put the money toward attending a chamber music workshop at Cal Poly Humboldt. Both recipients are residents of the northern Mendocino/southern Humboldt area, a region which the Cyrus Wong-Weissman Music Fund is focused on due to the relative lack of resources compared to other parts of Northern California.

👉 Applications for next year’s grants will open January 1st, 2027, and are open to young people 18 and under. More information for donors and applicants can be found via the Humboldt Area Foundation website at hafoundation.org/cyruswongweissman 

🥳 Congratulations, Tenzin and Luca!

ℹ️ The Cyrus Wong-Weissman Music Fund is intended for kids up to the age of 18 who reside in Northern Mendocino and Humboldt Counties who have an interest in pursuing music, either to buy an instrument, take music lessons, attend music camps, purchase musical equipment, etc. Contributions are held in the Cyrus Wong-Weissman Music Fund at HAF and distributed to youth in conjunction with the Mateel Community Center. ❤️

07/16/2026

🚨 Save the Date! 🚨

❤️💛💚 Steel Pulse is returning to the Mateel Community Center on Tuesday, October 6 as part of their Reggae Against Racism 2026 World Tour!

🇬🇧Hailing from Birmingham, England, Steel Pulse has spent 50 years establishing themselves as one of reggae’s most legendary and influential bands. They’re bringing an unforgettable night of world-class reggae to Redway, with special guests to be announced soon.

🎟️Tickets are on sale now!

* $45 advance
* Children 12 & under are FREE with a parent or guardian
* Doors open at 7:00 PM

🍴🍾🍰Make a night of it with dinner, drinks, and desserts available for purchase while Steel Pulse delivers an exciting evening of reggae.

✅Mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and stay tuned for more information coming soon. We can’t wait to welcome Steel Pulse back to the Mateel!

07/16/2026

Tonight is Mateel Community Center's monthly public board meeting at 6pm at the Mateel Hall. Agenda and google meet in the comments.

07/13/2026

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🌟Big thanks to Eureka Natural Foods for joining us as an Official Sponsor of Reggae on the River! 💚🌿

🌶️🥕🥬🍆🍑🍓As a longtime champion of healthy living, sustainability, and our North Coast community, Eureka Natural Foods shares the values that have made Reggae on the River more than just a music festival—it’s a celebration of community, connection, and positive impact.

🏯Their support helps bring this incredible weekend to life while supporting the Mateel Community Center, the nonprofit behind Reggae on the River. Every sponsor plays an important role in keeping this beloved tradition thriving.

❤️Please join us in thanking Eureka Natural Foods for helping make Reggae on the River 2026 possible, and be sure to show them some love! 😘

💪Want to play a part in the survival of the Mateel Community Center? Become a member! Find more info at mateel.org.

06/24/2026

06/23/2026

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“My favorite thing about Summer Arts is that it’s a boutique festival with a strong family focus,” Snodgrass said. “It creates a welcoming, community-centered atmosphere that appeals to all ages.”
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