Support the Noyo Center by participating in their online silent auction now thru December 17. The auction features a variety of items to bid on, including photographs & artwork, gift cards, exclusive behind the scenes marine experiences, you can adopt a whale and more. Lots of great holiday gift possibilities at Noyo Center Auction Proceeds […]

It takes a village to raise a child, you can help with Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund Giving Trees so local children receive Christmas gifts this holiday season. To Participate,  choose a Giving Tree tag and select the gifts your heart and budget allow. The Giving Tree Locations: Community First Credit Union, Fort Bragg CV Starr […]

The Friends of the Fort Bragg Library is having a raffle as a fund raiser for the new library annex addition. Three overfilled gift boxes filled with beautiful merchandise and gift certificates donated by many gracious businesses around town. The tickets are one for $3.00 or 4 for $10.00. The drawing will be held on […]

Join the Mendocino Land Trust for the monthly 2nd Thursday volunteer day at Navarro Point from 10 to noon. The Land Trust relies on volunteer stewardship workdays to maintain the network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the […]

Mendocino Dance Project is offering free weekly dance classes for people living with Parkinson's Disease, their family members, and caregivers. Classes provide a space to connect, and offer healthy and fun ways to build strength, coordination, balance, and stability all while using creativity and imagery to inspire movement.The dance class meeting at  the Redwood Studio […]

Ukiah on Ice, where the magic of winter comes alive in the Alex Thomas Plaza.  The Ukiah On Ice Downtown Skating Rink will open on Monday, December 1st and remain open daily through Sunday, January 11. They will have opportunities for class field trips, public skate hours, special events and are open for private bookings. […]

Caspar Walking Club invites you to join your fellow Casparados, friends and neighbors in a Walking Moai with Blue Zones Project Mendocino County  Meet at the Casper Community Center Thursday afternoons  . For more information contact casparvolunteer@gmail.com No walks on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas

The LEGO® Serious Play® Method workshop will be at Willits Center for the Arts, Dec 11. This workshop is a facilitated methodology where participants use LEGO® bricks to build physical models representing ideas, concepts, and stories. This process allows participants to explore abstract concepts through a hands-on approach, making it a unique tool for developing […]

The Elk Community Movie and a Potluck will feature  My Big Fat Greek Wedding this Thursday Dec 11th at the Greenwood Community Center .  Starting at 5:30 pm the potluck - bring a dish or drink to share then at  6:15 pm it's movie time. A $2 per person Donation would help cover the cost […]

The City of Ukiah is inviting the community to participate in a public forum to provide input regarding an improved corridor plan for School Street. The event will be held on Thursday, December 11th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center, 200 South School Street.

The Medium Art Center hosts a supportive Open Mic space for people to read a story, sing a song, recite a favorite poem or any other short performance. All ages, Thursdays 6:30-9 p.m., free,

It takes a village to raise a child, you can help with Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund Giving Trees so local children receive Christmas gifts this holiday season. To Participate,  choose a Giving Tree tag and select the gifts your heart and budget allow. The Giving Tree Locations: Community First Credit Union, Fort Bragg CV Starr […]

Support the Noyo Center by participating in their online silent auction now thru December 17. The auction features a variety of items to bid on, including photographs & artwork, gift cards, exclusive behind the scenes marine experiences, you can adopt a whale and more. Lots of great holiday gift possibilities at Noyo Center Auction Proceeds […]

Having a car seat for you little one is great, but it needs to be installed correctly.  This Friday Mendocino County Public Health will have a a free car seat installation event .  During the event they will help you install your car seat properly, check on recalls, damage and give tips on when to […]

The Friends of the Fort Bragg Library is having a raffle as a fund raiser for the new library annex addition. Three overfilled gift boxes filled with beautiful merchandise and gift certificates donated by many gracious businesses around town. The tickets are one for $3.00 or 4 for $10.00. The drawing will be held on […]

Ukiah on Ice, where the magic of winter comes alive in the Alex Thomas Plaza.  The Ukiah On Ice Downtown Skating Rink will open on Monday, December 1st and remain open daily through Sunday, January 11. They will have opportunities for class field trips, public skate hours, special events and are open for private bookings. […]

The Redwood Coast Senior Center is offering free tech help on the 2nd Friday of the month for 1 to 3.  Feel Free to bring your own device for help with Email, social media and basic software and internet help for your Laptops/tablets/cell phones

Come enjoy the 6th annual evening of shopping, food, drinks, and holiday cheer in downtown Elk.  On Friday December 12th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, businesses are staying open late for a festive holiday evening.  By popular request, the free raffle will be back!  The Greenwood State Beach Visitor Center/Museum will be open, too!  […]

The second Friday of the month enjoy a peaceful hour of reading you favorite book at the Coast Community Library for the Silent Book Club.  Coffee and tea will be provied

Caspar Community Center welcomes you to join them the 2nd Friday of each month through March for a night of fun, food, and music with your friends and neighbors at Caspar Pub Night.  In the South Room, the Caspar chefs will be cooking up soup with fresh rolls which will be sold as a benefit […]

Acclaimed film, Occupied, follows lives of young artists living and working in occupied Palestine screens at Valerie on December 11

Support the Noyo Center by participating in their online silent auction now thru December 17. The auction features a variety of items to bid on, including photographs & artwork, gift cards, exclusive behind the scenes marine experiences, you can adopt a whale and more. Lots of great holiday gift possibilities at Noyo Center Auction Proceeds […]

It takes a village to raise a child, you can help with Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund Giving Trees so local children receive Christmas gifts this holiday season. To Participate,  choose a Giving Tree tag and select the gifts your heart and budget allow. The Giving Tree Locations: Community First Credit Union, Fort Bragg CV Starr […]

Come do some holiday shopping at the Redwood Valley Grange Craft Fair on Saturday December 13 from 9 to 4.  25 local vendors,  free children's activities from 10-2, raffle with prizes of  a turkey and local wines,  See's Candy.    

Soroptimist Holiday Craft Fair will be at the Fort Bragg Town Hall this Saturday and Sunday

Join the Mendocino Land Trust for their monthly 2nd Saturday volunteer day at Hare Creek Beach from 10 to noon.  Hare Creek Beach is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust and relies on volunteers to maintain the network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up […]

The Noyo Chapter Rhododendron Club is selling a fine range of Rhodies on Saturday, December 12,  from 10 to 2pm.   Sale will be at the Century 21 lot on the North West corner of Spruce and Main Streets, in Fort Bragg.  Come early for best selection!

The First Presbyterian Church of Fort Bragg invites you to their Annual Community Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, December 13,  from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. The event will highlight a selection of handmade goods from Mendocino Coast crafters and bakers. Browse a wide array of holiday gift options, including home-baked treats, unique crafts, marvelous knitting, holiday […]

The Friends of the Fort Bragg Library is having a raffle as a fund raiser for the new library annex addition. Three overfilled gift boxes filled with beautiful merchandise and gift certificates donated by many gracious businesses around town. The tickets are one for $3.00 or 4 for $10.00. The drawing will be held on […]

Shop local, shop creative, be creative at the Willits Center for the Arts Holiday Craft Fair with over 30 fine artists and artisans offering unique gifts and work including soaps, ceramics, jewelry, cutting boards, knives, herbal gifts and so much more.

Calling all crafters ages 18 and under – join in partnering with the Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op and Ukiah Library for the third annual one-day winter craft faire from 10 a.m. - noon on Saturday, December 13. If you love sewing, knitting, crocheting, soap making, jewelry making, or any form of crafting and have handmade […]

Mushroom ID for Beginners is an in-depth two-day workshop consisting of an interactive lecture on Saturday with demonstrations, followed by an optional Field ID Walk on Sunday to find mushrooms associated with the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens' native plant communities. Naturalist and Mycologist, Mario Abreu will teach the basic taxonomic identifying features that distinguish mushrooms […]

Saturday will be a Mendocino Makers Market from11 to 4 at Rotary Park

Ukiah on Ice, where the magic of winter comes alive in the Alex Thomas Plaza.  The Ukiah On Ice Downtown Skating Rink will open on Monday, December 1st and remain open daily through Sunday, January 11. They will have opportunities for class field trips, public skate hours, special events and are open for private bookings. […]

Could your bookcase use a bit of breathing room?  The second Saturday of every other month (*)  the Friends of the Fort Bragg take book donations from noon to 3 in the alley to the west of the library. (*) every other month, even number months 2-4-6-8-10-12

A day of fun at Russian Gulch State Park on Saturday will feature lifesaving techniques, CPR and how to use the water safely. The fees normally collected at the entry station at Russian Gulch will be waived for the event. It’s a great chance to check out a program that has saved lives on the […]

The SALT training (Surfers Awareness and Lifesaving Techniques) teaches surfers how to recognize and react to fellow surfers and swimmers in distress. Hosted by the Mendocino lifeguard program, the goal is to teach the community how to recognize signs of distress, and what to do in an emergency event. They will teach different techniques and […]

Bad at crafts? Love Pinterest? Think your sister’s not that talented? This is the place for you! Join Amie as she, along with you, attempts to make something crafty. All supplies provided. Space is limited. Reservations are required, call 707-964-2020.    

This Saturday the Mendocino Art Center invites you to a Winter Open House,an afternoon of  food, vendors, artist talks, and an auction to benefit the Art Center's programming and residencies. n The open house on December 13, is from 2 – 4pm with a wood fired pizza party in the courtyard, artist talks from long-term […]

Mendocino College Coast Center Clay Club invites you to Holiday Ornament Sale at the Mendocino Art Center on December 13th Saturday between 4 and 8 pm as a part of “We Thrive Together Winter Open House” event. All ornaments were handmade at the Coast Center ceramics studio with LOVE. The net proceeds benefit the Clay […]

You're invited to the annual Mendocino Candlelit Shopping Night, a festive annual tradition and a magical night of shopping small in Mendocino. Shops and galleries will be open late with assorted special offers and extras. Rain or shine, it promises to be a lovely evening.

This holiday season Partners Gallery is showing works suitable for gift giving. These include beautiful handwoven scarves and small scale sculptures made from natural materials and found objects. There are also two dimensional pieces including India ink drawings of Vernal Falls and mixed media landscapes. In addition, there’s the gallery’s collection of handcrafted jewelry and […]

Saturday, December 13th come, celebrate Mendocino High School’s hands-on learning experiences  at the 7th annual Career Technical Education Winter Student Showcase, featuring hand-made products from their Culinary, Woodshop, Art, and Horticulture, Electronic, and Media programs. Featuring items such as: Printmaking art Handmade cakes Plant seeds Dried herbs Handmade clipboards Tech Pens Soup and bread rolls […]

Great things are happening in Willits and we are so excited to start taking sign ups for the Truckers light parade!. The 3rd Annual Truckers Light Parade will be Saturday December 13 The parade starts at the  Evergreen Shopping Center and go to the Willits City Park for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Willits […]

Get in the holiday spirit with Elf JR., the musical that is sure to fill your heart with cheer! Based on the beloved holiday movie Elf, this family-friendly show brings Buddy the Elf’s hilarious and heartwarming journey to life on stage.  Elf JR. features 28 youth, ages 10-16 a the SPACE Theater December 13, 14, […]

Looking for special gift that gives back? The Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County has that gift with their Taste of Mendocino Holiday Gift Box. The curated gift box is packed with some taste of Mendocino goodies.  Each purchase supports free services for cancer patients right here in Mendocino County. Reserve yours now! Call (707) […]

Support the Noyo Center by participating in their online silent auction now thru December 17. The auction features a variety of items to bid on, including photographs & artwork, gift cards, exclusive behind the scenes marine experiences, you can adopt a whale and more. Lots of great holiday gift possibilities at Noyo Center Auction Proceeds […]

If you are age 60 and older, the Mendocino County Social Services would like you to take a few minutes to complete the short survey. The results of this needs assessment will help develop a plan for Lake and Mendocino County programs and services to support our communities. This survey will close on January 9th,  […]

It takes a village to raise a child, you can help with Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund Giving Trees so local children receive Christmas gifts this holiday season. To Participate,  choose a Giving Tree tag and select the gifts your heart and budget allow. The Giving Tree Locations: Community First Credit Union, Fort Bragg CV Starr […]

As the City of Fort Bragg begins planning for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration, they are exploring options for the annual fireworks show. The City would love to hear from  community about what you’d like to see this year. Would you prefer we continue with fireworks, or would you like a drone light show […]

The River Oak Charter School invites you to embrace the season’s warmth and magic! Enjoy enchanting puppet plays, live music, handcraft making, a marketplace of local artisans, and a cozy café offering warm soups and freshly baked treats. There will be hands-on craft making from hammered copper ornaments, felted crowns, wreath making, wool fairies, and […]

Shop local, shop creative, be creative at the Willits Center for the Arts Holiday Craft Fair with over 30 fine artists and artisans offering unique gifts and work including soaps, ceramics, jewelry, cutting boards, knives, herbal gifts and so much more.

Soroptimist Holiday Craft Fair will be at the Fort Bragg Town Hall this Saturday and Sunday

Ukiah on Ice, where the magic of winter comes alive in the Alex Thomas Plaza.  The Ukiah On Ice Downtown Skating Rink will open on Monday, December 1st and remain open daily through Sunday, January 11. They will have opportunities for class field trips, public skate hours, special events and are open for private bookings. […]

Every 2nd Sunday of the month, is an evening of poetry and literary expression at the Cobalt Gallery’s monthly Open Mic.  All voices welcome—young, old, emerging, seasoned, experimental, traditional, and everything in between. Each reader gets 5–8 minutes to share. Spread the word throughout Mendocino County and beyond help reaching more poets, readers, and lovers […]

Join us at the Willits Center for the Arts on Friday, December 12, at 6:30 p.m. for Art Talks! Gary Martin, M.A., will present a look at Japanese Art—from ancient ink paintings to modern masterpieces. Discover how Japanese artists shaped beauty, balance, and design across centuries. Admission is free! That’s Art Talks at the Willits […]

Get in the holiday spirit with Elf JR., the musical that is sure to fill your heart with cheer! Based on the beloved holiday movie Elf, this family-friendly show brings Buddy the Elf’s hilarious and heartwarming journey to life on stage.  Elf JR. features 28 youth, ages 10-16 a the SPACE Theater December 13, 14, […]