This year the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is offering two opportunities to take an in-depth two-day Mushroom ID workshop. Each session of Mushroom ID for Beginners consists of an interactive lecture with demonstrations and an optional Field ID Walk (Sun) to find mushrooms associated with the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens' native plant communities. Naturalist and […]

It's back,  "Ukiah on Ice,"  a holiday ice skating ring to downtown Ukiah at the Alex Thomas Plaza runs December 2 to January 14.  It will be open 7 days a week, with special hours on holidays.  For all the time, dates and hour to reserve the rink for private parties go to Ukiah On […]

Parade will stage and begin at West Pine at Stewart Street, Starting at 6:30 going East on Pine to Franklin, South on Franklin to Oak, West on Oak to Main and North on Main to Pine Street Hugh and Jamie will MC the parade If there is pouring rain at 2PM, event is rescheduled to […]

Does your house have the biggest and best holiday lighting desplay in the Ukiah Valley?  It's time for the Let It Glow light competition when the top 3 within the Ukiah City Limits will each receive $350  Completion dates are December 2 to 18. For all the details and to enter your home go to […]

The Ukiah Parade of Lights will be held on Saturday, December 2nd at 6pm on State St. from Low Gap to Alex Thomas Plaza. If you want to be a part of the parade go to Ukiah Lights Parade

Author Rosanna Xia will be at Gallery Bookshop in Mendocino, talking about her new book, California Against the Sea: Visions for Our Vanishing Coastline.  Come meet Rosanna and learn more about this book.

The 13th annual Festival of Lights will happen rain or shine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 24 through December 17 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The doors open at 5PM and last entry is at 7PM. This year will include an exciting new route, new displays created by the Gardens  staff and […]

Bring your family and your holiday good cheer to snap a perfect photo opp with Santa outside on the festive Kelley House Museum porch. On Saturday December 2nd they'll have cookies and cider from 3:30 to 4:30 and don't forget to  bring your camera. Suggested donation: $5

If you are concerned about the condition of our coastal forest, you won’t want to miss Humboldt County author, Greg King At the Brink: Vanishing Trees & Climate Change, a special free public event on December 2nd from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mendocino’s Stanford Inn.  Joining him will be John O’Brien, a local resident […]

Learn to glaze ornaments and share a potluck with Sofia, ceramics instructor at the Willits Center for the Arts.   Unleash your imagination and tap into your artistic potential, all while doing ceramics together, socializing, and making connections.  Workshop will be December 2 from 1 to 4, no registration necessary, just show upPaint your ornament and […]

Support the Fort Bragg Class of 2026 with a festive fundraiser pop-up offering gift wrapping, a bake sale and a hot chocolate bar sale at Fort Bragg's Town Hall this Saturday from noon to 6  

Downtown Fort Brag will be a Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 2nd at Franklin and Laurel Streets in Downtown Fort Bragg for a full day of jolly good fun. • 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Town Hall Holiday Market with festive non-profits  selling holiday treats • 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Photos with […]

The 37th annual Aquathon is scheduled for Saturday, December 2.  The annual aquathon campaign to raise money for 2nd grade swim lessons.  By pledging 5, 10 or 20 cents per lap or more for the pool (25 yards), or of the river walk, or a flat rate of your choice, you will have assisted in […]

The Coast Police Activities League invites all pre-school to 5th grade school children to a children to a free Christmas party at the Fort Bragg Fire House on Saturday December 2 from 11 to 1  There will be games, prizes, crafts, cookie decorating and more

On Saturday December 2nd the Roots of Motive Power  in Willits will hold their annual Christmas Holiday Express with Trains, Treats, Toys and a visit from Santa. In the Engine a house they will be selling lunch to to support local Sober Grad kids  The Mendocino County Museum will  have  a book sale and Take […]

Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3, Fort Bragg artists will  open their studios for an unique opportunity to see art in-house from painting and ceramics, to photography, sculpture, assemblage, and more. Start with the opening kick-off reception during Fort Bragg First Friday, then tour individual studios on Saturday and Sunday. Visit Art Map for […]

Get your motorcycle ready for the annual Wino Crew MC Fort Bragg North Coast Toy Run.  Saturday December 2 meet at Rollin Dough for  sign in from 10:30 to to 11;45,  the ride starts at noon. The ride ends at the Fort Bragg Lion's Club with food, music and prizes.  Don't have a motorcycle feel […]

The Ukiah Animal Shelter had posted a euthanasia list last week. Although all dogs are now safe, adopters are needed to keep them safe. This Saturday come out to the Ukiah Animal Shelter between 10 and 1, no appointment is necessary. Volunteers will have all the dogs out for you to meet. If you are […]

This Saturday the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Bragg will host a community holiday bazaar with baked goodies, craft items, holiday cards, mosaic flower pots, welding art and more.

Local vendors, artisans and craftspeople will sell their products at Covelo’s holiday market. Satursday December 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Round Valley Airport Recreation Center, 20100 Airport Rd., Covelo.

Sundays at the Mendocino K-8 School you can redeem your CRV eligible Recyclables. All items must have their original labels and be empty, clean, and dry. Hours are 8:30 to 5, closed from 12:00-12:30 for lunch. For more information on eligible CRV containers go to CRV Buy Back

Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Look no further than the Mendocino Coast Humane Society. They are having an adoption sale for the rest of 2023. All the furry friends are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. The  Mendocino Coast Humane Society is located off Highway 20 near the end of Summers Lane in […]

Sunday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be the Laytonville Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar Inside the “Tin Gym”, 200 Branscomb Road in Laytonville with over 40 local arts & crafts vendors (707) 984-8089 for more info

Willits Senior Center's "famous" Christmas Store will open Saturday December 2 at 9AM and run week days until December 7 9 AM to 4PM.

EXADON is an innovative fitness program centered around enjoying taiko (traditional Japanese drums), performing arts, and physical activity.  The name Exadon combines three words: “exercise,” “Sado,” an island in the Sea of Japan, and the sound of beating a taiko drum, “don.” The program aims to foster happiness in the community by connecting people of […]

It's back,  "Ukiah on Ice,"  a holiday ice skating ring to downtown Ukiah at the Alex Thomas Plaza runs December 2 to January 14.  It will be open 7 days a week, with special hours on holidays.  For all the time, dates and hour to reserve the rink for private parties go to Ukiah On […]

The Mendocino County Museum will host a series of creative workshops led by visiting guest artist Rachel Dziga on select weekend days now through December. Get ready for holiday correspondence and learn creative techniques to make unique greeting cards! Attendance is free with standard Museum admission and is open to all but ideal for adults […]

Back by popular demand, Mendocino Ballet’s Nutcracker Tea is a special addition to this holiday classic. Enjoy scrumptious sandwiches and sweet treats while being entertained by holiday characters. You’ll be able to preview scenes from The Nutcracker Ballet, browse the holiday boutique and enter to win a raffle. Limited seating Sunday December 3. Tickets on […]

The 13th annual Festival of Lights will happen rain or shine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 24 through December 17 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The doors open at 5PM and last entry is at 7PM. This year will include an exciting new route, new displays created by the Gardens  staff and […]

Bundle up and come down to Noyo Harbor for the annual LIT BOAT PARADE, this Sunday December 3rd when beautifully decorated Lit Boats cruising through Noyo Harbor, past all the restaurants and under the bridge and stars for all to admire. The parade starts at 6:30 pm and Noyo Center’s Marine Field Station will be […]

Mondays at the Caspar Community Center you can redeem your CRV eligible Recyclables. All items must have their original labels and be empty, clean, and dry. Monday, hours are 8:30 to 5, closed from 12:00-12:30 for lunch. For more information on eligible CRV containers go to CRV Buy Back

Willits Senior Center's "famous" Christmas Store will open Saturday December 2 at 9AM and run week days until December 7 9 AM to 4PM.

Redwood Coast Seniors in Fort Bragg is hosting "Age Well, Drive Smart" - a senior driver education class, on Monday, December 4th from 12:30 - 2:30pm. This is a FREE class taught by a California Highway Patrol officer. Questions  call (707) 964-0443

Change Our Name Fort Bragg invites the public to a teach-in on Monday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.   A local grass roots non-profit, Change Our Name Fort Bragg is dedicated to an educational process that leads to changing the name of Fort Bragg so that it no longer honors a […]

Tuesdays the Fort Bragg Food Bank ha sa  walk-up area where you can redeem your CRV eligible Recyclables. All items must have their original labels and be empty, clean, and dry. Hours are 8:30 to 5, closed from 12:00-12:30 for lunch. For more information on eligible CRV containers go to CRV Buy Back

Willits Senior Center's "famous" Christmas Store will open Saturday December 2 at 9AM and run week days until December 7 9 AM to 4PM.

The Mendocino Coast Children's Fund is now offering a weekly support group for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren on Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm at the Children's Fund office at the corner of Franklin and Redwood in Fort Bragg

AI is more than a buzzword, it's a new technology that promises to change the way we do just about everything - including cybersecurity! With far-reaching implications for how our personal and sensitive information is handled, it's important to understand what AI is and isn't, what it can and can't do, and how it will […]

Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services will hold a joint Mental Health Services Act and Quality Improvement Committee meeting on Wednesday, December 6th, , from 3 to  pm at Redwood Valley Training Center or Via Zoom.  To have additional Zoom Link information emailed to you, contact Rena Ford by emailing fordre@mendocinocounty.org or calling (707) […]

Willits Senior Center's "famous" Christmas Store will open Saturday December 2 at 9AM and run week days until December 7 9 AM to 4PM.

Sonoma Clean Power in partnership with West Business Development Center will host a local contractor meetup. This event invites those in the building trades—contractors, architects, electricians, plumbers, etc.— and interested parties to learn about the current and upcoming energy rebates and incentives that can benefit their businesses. There are many rebates and incentives now available […]

Thursday, December 7 will be the annual tree lighting at the Boonville Hotel.  Hearty soups and baked goodies, cups of good cheer, and live music accompany the tree lighting at the Boonville Hotel. Funds raised support Anderson Valley Food Bank’s holiday efforts.

The first annual Forager Mendocino Mushroom symposium and forager's fair will take place at the Little River Inn December 8 to 12.  It starts with a welcome reception in Little River Inn's Abalone Room followed by a bioluminescent fireside chat. Saturday includes mushroom walks, cooking demos.  Sunday has workshops and a forager's market. For more […]

The Willits Center of the Arts presents their 36th annual Holiday Crafts Fair at the Willits Community Center December 8 to 10.  They have live music, booth hosed by the artist and crafters, food and beverages

It will be an evening of shopping, food and drink at the Elk Holiday Street Fair  from 4 to 8 on Friday December 8

The Ukiah Library's music program series, next The 101s, will be Friday, December 8,  from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Interested in learning some basic songwriting and ukulele chords? All are welcome! Don’t have a ukulele? That’s okay! The Ukiah Branch Library has ukuleles you can check out with a Mendocino County Library card.

The 13th annual Festival of Lights will happen rain or shine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 24 through December 17 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The doors open at 5PM and last entry is at 7PM. This year will include an exciting new route, new displays created by the Gardens  staff and […]

It's back, Caspar Game Night + Open Mic Friday, December 8, 6 - 9 pm at the Caspar Community Center Admission is free.

Caspar Game Night + Open Mic is a combo game and open mic night along with good food, beer, and wine. This will be a trial event to see if there is enough support (including volunteers) to make it an ongoing winter activity. Games will take place in the south room with an open mic […]

Holiday Craft Fair, December 9 – Shop unique gifts from local vendors. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Shanéi Valley Academy in Hopland.

Second Saturday, December 1 in Mendocino will be a special evening on  because it's the annual Candlelit Shopping Night.  An evening when shops and galleries are all done up for the holiday and they will be staying open late

It will be old time music by the Baybillys with caller Connor McGuire at the Greenwood Community Center December 9 for the 2nd annual square dance.  No experience necessary, donation of $15 but no one turned away.

KYBU, Round Valley Community Radio, is celebrating its 12th year broadcasting with a Supporter Appreciation Party on Saturday, December 9 from 6pm-10pm at the Round Valley Library Commons, featuring a silent auction, live music by Round Valley's favorite funk band, The Funkateers, food and beverages for sale,Outside drinks, food, or dogs are not permitted

In December, Partners Gallery is presenting The Winter Show featuring a variety of gallery works in different media including drawings, paintings, mixed media pieces, sculpture and jewelry. There’s a special focus on the handcrafted cards suitable for gifts as well as greetings. On Second Saturday Meet the Artists, December 9 from 5-7pm.  

Silent Night An Evening of Art and Elegance will be sophisticated evening at the Mendocino Art Center, celebrating the holiday season, a special fundraising event featuring a silent auction.    

The 13th annual Festival of Lights will happen rain or shine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 24 through December 17 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The doors open at 5PM and last entry is at 7PM. This year will include an exciting new route, new displays created by the Gardens  staff and […]

Saturday December 9 will be the 10th annual Redwood Valley Grange Holiday Craft Fair.   All local artisans and craft vendors.  Free ornament making for children.  Fresh tamales and hot and cold beverages. Always a fun family event.   Call or text Patti for more info...707-367-0693  

Bring the kids the Community Center of Mendocino for an afternoon of holiday fun at the Mendocino Children's Fund party for kids with hot cocoa, cookies, festive music and kids can meet Santa.  Admission is free, donation gratefully accepted  

Point Arena is the place to celebrate the season!  Join Hometown Holidays festivities all day till 7pm on Saturday, December 9. Shops, galleries, and an Arts & Crafts Pop-Up Market will offer unique holiday gifts, special discounts and festive foods.  Plus caroling and a tree lighting ceremony. Stay tuned for details. Have fun, get festive, […]

Holidays making you hungry, the  6th Grade Fundraiser has what you need.  The student's family will be making pozole, tamales, aguas frescas, coffee and sandwiches at the Boonville Fairground from 10 to 2 Saturday December 9. This is a fund raiser for educational field trips.

On December 9, the Anderson Valley Unity Club hosts its annual holiday bazaar. Vendors will sell handmade soaps, candles, jewelry, baked goods and more. The Anderson Valley Skatepark Alliance will be selling shirts and buttons to raise funds for the park. Anderson Valley Elementary School will sell food and the Agriculture Institute will sell wreaths. […]

Do your holiday shopping at Fort Bragg Town Hall for the Soptimistic International of Noyo Sunrise craft sale. It will include jewelry, jams and jellies to knick knacks, pottery and more.  The craft fair will be  Saturday and Sunday December 9 and 10.  

The second Saturday of the month is when the Mendocino Land Trust.volunteers get together for the Hare Creek Beach Stewards clean up for 10an to noon. Dress to get dirty, bring gloves and water. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery.  Tools […]

The Noyo Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society is having a plant sale December 9.  One, two and three gallon rhodies will be available at a cost is $20 per gallon.  These are very healthy plants in tons of  colors and they are ready to plant.  There will be plant and planting experts on hand […]

The 13th annual Festival of Lights will happen rain or shine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 24 through December 17 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The doors open at 5PM and last entry is at 7PM. This year will include an exciting new route, new displays created by the Gardens  staff and […]

The Mendocino County Museum will host a series of creative workshops led by visiting guest artist Rachel Dziga on select weekend days now through December. Get ready for holiday correspondence and learn creative techniques to make unique greeting cards! Attendance is free with standard Museum admission and is open to all but ideal for adults […]

The Santa Stomp is a community walk on the Great Redwood Trail, December 10th, at 11am. There is an ugly sweater contest and Santa will be taking part in the stroll. The walk begins at the Commerce Drive entrance to the Great Redwood Trail and lasts between 45 minutes and an hour. The Great Redwood […]

Sundays at the Mendocino K-8 School you can redeem your CRV eligible Recyclables. All items must have their original labels and be empty, clean, and dry. Hours are 8:30 to 5, closed from 12:00-12:30 for lunch. For more information on eligible CRV containers go to CRV Buy Back

The third annual Makers and Bakers Fair will fill both rooms of the Caspar Community Center with arts, crafts, imports, baked goods, & great gifts on Sunday December 10 fro 11 to 4. Lunch of soup and bread, wood-fired pizza, & more. Food sales (tax included) benefit Caspar Community. Admission is free. If interested in […]

Do your holiday shopping at Fort Bragg Town Hall for the Soptimistic International of Noyo Sunrise craft sale. It will include jewelry, jams and jellies to knick knacks, pottery and more.  The craft fair will be  Saturday and Sunday December 9 and 10.  

Sunday December  10 the Hendy Woods Community is covering the Hendy Woods State Park’s Day Use fee ($8) for local residents from the following communities: Yorkville, Boonville, Philo, Navarro, Comptche, and Elk (know your zip code). Enjoy a free visit to the park and stroll the old growth redwood groves and beautiful meadows, hike the […]

Mondays at the Caspar Community Center you can redeem your CRV eligible Recyclables. All items must have their original labels and be empty, clean, and dry. Monday, hours are 8:30 to 5, closed from 12:00-12:30 for lunch. For more information on eligible CRV containers go to CRV Buy Back

Tuesdays the Fort Bragg Food Bank ha sa  walk-up area where you can redeem your CRV eligible Recyclables. All items must have their original labels and be empty, clean, and dry. Hours are 8:30 to 5, closed from 12:00-12:30 for lunch. For more information on eligible CRV containers go to CRV Buy Back

Is your small business ready to take the next big step? This West Business Development Center webinar will cover the practical steps to prepare for business financing, including business planning, forecasting, credit considerations, capital requirements, essential financial statements, and the necessary tax returns.   To join in this webinar go to West Company sign up page

The December Noyo Center for Marine Science Science Talk will be  Annual What Washed In presentation by Sarah Grimes at the Noyo Center for Marine Science's Field Station in the N. Harbor.  Doors open at the Noyo Center Marine Field Station in Noyo Harbor at 5 PM for this program. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages […]

The Fort Bragg Library's Poetry Writing Workshop is open to adults and older teens. Find your inner poet! Workshops are free. Second Thursday of the month, 3-4:30 pm.

Join artist, Mary-Ellen Campbell, once a month at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens for two hours of Nature Journaling. The Journaling Club gathers inside of the Gardens' front entrance where Mary-Ellen will give a brief introduction to Nature Journaling, then you go out to draw and make observations.  You are encouraged to use whatever materials […]

Caltrans District 1 and the County of Mendocino will be will be handed out free dump vouchers at Harwood Hall Friday, Dec. 15   The Community Dump Voucher offers flexibility to drop off large, accepted items for free. The vouchers are part of  a cleanup effort led by Caltrans to keep roads and waterways free of […]

Shrink Art Bead Workshop: A Hands-On Program Do you want to give handmade gifts this giving season? Join the Ukiah Library on Friday, December 15,  from 3:00-5:30 p.m. to make unique jewelry using shrink art plastic. You will make earrings, necklaces, and brooches just in time for holiday gift giving. This event is for ages […]

The 13th annual Festival of Lights will happen rain or shine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 24 through December 17 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The doors open at 5PM and last entry is at 7PM. This year will include an exciting new route, new displays created by the Gardens  staff and […]

Saturday December 16 will be the Mendocino Makers Holiday Market at Rotary Park in Mendocino from 11 to 4pm.

The City of Ukiah welcomes local arts and craft vendors for an afternoon of Ukiah Winterfest holiday shopping on December 16. Downtown merchants will offer special discounts to shoppers. There will be numerous food vendors, giveaways and more. 11 a.m-4 p.m., Alex Thomas Plaza.

Join Ukiah Library staff for the LOBA Poetry Series on the 3rd Saturdays of each month at 3 pm. This free event is open to both teens & adults – all are invited to share poems in any form or style, or just listen to others

The 13th annual Festival of Lights will happen rain or shine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 24 through December 17 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The doors open at 5PM and last entry is at 7PM. This year will include an exciting new route, new displays created by the Gardens  staff and […]

Sundays at the Mendocino K-8 School you can redeem your CRV eligible Recyclables. All items must have their original labels and be empty, clean, and dry. Hours are 8:30 to 5, closed from 12:00-12:30 for lunch. For more information on eligible CRV containers go to CRV Buy Back

The Mendocino County Museum will host a series of creative workshops led by visiting guest artist Rachel Dziga on select weekend days now through December. Get ready for holiday correspondence and learn creative techniques to make unique greeting cards! Attendance is free with standard Museum admission and is open to all but ideal for adults […]

What's going on with the Local Coastal Plan Update? How can we be proactive to mitigate sea level rise impacts in Caspar?Find out at the Local Coastal Plan and Sea Level Rise in Caspar community meeting December 17 Come join the conversation. Grass Roots Institute at the Caspar Community Center

The 13th annual Festival of Lights will happen rain or shine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 24 through December 17 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The doors open at 5PM and last entry is at 7PM. This year will include an exciting new route, new displays created b