"What stood out for me was we found a system that pits working professionals, students, families, and the mentally ill all in one housing pool, all fighting to find the same housing," says student journalist Freddy Brewster. Brewster and Tony Wallin were two of the 20 HSU students in Marcy Burstiner's investigative reporting class who collaborated on the North Coast Journal's cover story, "The Housing Games," this week.

Note: This is the print version of the KHSU Community Calendar which airs weekday mornings during Morning Edition; weekday afternoons during the KHSU Magazine; and Saturday mornings during Weekend Edition Saturday. View our expanded Community Calendar for a more detailed snapshot of local events.

Sam Bradshaw is a community organizer in Del Norte Co. for True North Organinzing Network . According to their website, "True North Organizing Network supports families, elders and youth of diverse faith traditions, races, cultures, and economic capacities—using the power of relationships and a disciplined community organizing model—to courageously challenge social, economic and environmental injustice in our region." Bradshaw's work centers around youth engagement. She, in fact, became involved

HSU Geology Club president, Chris Baimas wants you to rock out this Friday with rocks. The Humboldt State University Geology Club's 44th annual Gem and Mineral Rock Auction is Friday November 30th. The sales of the hundreds of mineral, fossil and crystal auction items help HSU Geology students with resume workshops, scholarships for month-long geology field camp and supplies for field work and classes. Both live and silent auctions feature gem and mineral specimens, and also pottery, wall art

HSU Geology Club president, Chris Baimas wants you to rock out this Friday with rocks. The Humboldt State University Geology Club's 44th annual Gem and Mineral Rock Auction is Friday November 30th. The sales of the hundreds of mineral, fossil and crystal auction items help HSU Geology students with resume workshops, scholarships for month-long geology field camp and supplies for field work and classes. Both live and silent auctions feature gem and mineral specimens, and also pottery, wall art

HSU Geology Club president, Chris Baimas wants you to rock out this Friday with rocks. The Humboldt State University Geology Club's 44th annual Gem and Mineral Rock Auction is Friday November 30th. The sales of the hundreds of mineral, fossil and crystal auction items help HSU Geology students with resume workshops, scholarships for month-long geology field camp and supplies for field work and classes. Both live and silent auctions feature gem and mineral specimens, and also pottery, wall art

Margo Robbins is the Indian Education Director for the Klamath-Trinity School District. KHSU had a chance to sit down with Margo to discuss her role in helping to provide a well-rounded and culturally appropriate educational experience. From trainings for administrators and revamping curriculum to field trips for the youth, Margo and her team work to ensure the best possible future for the students.

Once a booming gold and timber area, the remote Forks of Salmon Elementary School is now a one teacher school. The mission is to deliver an exemplary education in a safe environment and to empower students with skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for success in an ever-changing world. Teacher Jarred Lincoln spoke with KHSU about some of Forks of Salmon Elementary's ongoing educational endeavors.

Dream Quest provides youth with vocational and creative opportunities to imagine and build their dreams. Dream Quest is located in Willow Creek, California, and offers year-round programs. Dream Quest StepUp program coordinator Nick Wilde connected with the KHSU Magazine to talk about community resilience and fostering healthy pathways for youth.

In its 100-year history, Save the Redwoods League strives to protect, restore and connect: "We protect redwoods by purchasing forests and the surrounding lands needed to nurture them. We restore young, damaged and neglected redwood forests so they can become the old-growth forests of the future. We connect people to the peace and beauty of the California redwoods through a network of magnificent parks and protected areas." As a part of their centennial celebration, Save The Redwoods League