Local Food Month is a countywide celebration of local food, local farmers and local abundance, intended to raise awareness of agriculture and healthy food systems in Humboldt County. Throughout September, a series of events provide opportunities to enjoy and learn about local foods and the people who produce them. Many of the events are free.

For details, directions, maps, phone numbers and an updated listing of events, visit http://caff.org/about/humboldt, http://humfarm.org or call CAFF at 826-0233. The events coming up in the next seven days are also listed here each week:

* Thursday, Sept. 13, 4 to 5 p.m. Lay of the Land Presentation at Northcoast Regional Land Trust

* Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. Flicks on the Farm at Bayside Park Farm

* Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Canning Workshop with UC Cooperative Extension

* Sunday, Sept. 16, noon to 3 p.m. Northcoast Regional Land Trust Interpretive Walk

* Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m. Master Food Preserver Class: freezing and canning beans

* Wednesday, Sept. 19, 4 to 11 p.m. Pints for Non-Profits at Redwood Curtain Brewing featuring Food for People.