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 […]

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 […]

Redeem your CRV eligible Recyclables Monday at the Caspar Community Center. All items must have their original labels and be empty, clean, and dry. Closed from 12:00-12:30 for lunch. Info: Candswaste

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. […]

Take a guided tour of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Mushroom Collection! The Gardens is home to more than 160 species of wild mushrooms during fall and winter. Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of Macrofungi. Generally hidden underground, these reproductive structures lie dormant until the rainy season, when they sprout above the soil from organic […]

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 […]

Humboldt Humane's Critters Without Litters is now serving Mendocino County residents. Have cats that need to be spayed or neutered? Critters Without Litters can help. Critters Without Litters, located in Fernbridge, has partnered with Mendocino County’s SNAP program to make spay and neuter services accessible for local residents. No cost for Mendocino County residents who […]

Ukiah Branch Library is hosting a Cold Weather Clothing Drive  through February. Donate your clean and lightly used coats, sweaters, scarves, hats, and belts to the Ukiah Branch Library. These items will be set out for individuals to find new-to-them clothing during this cold and wet winter season.  For more information call the Ukiah Branch […]

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 Mendocino Fire Protection District and Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting the 20th annual Bucket Brigade Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 16, from 1:15 pm to 5:00 pm at the Fire House, on Little Lake Road, Mendocino. The Bucket Brigade is a friendly competition among local fire departments to see which can host the […]

Sing all your favorite Christmas songs at the Greenwood Community Church Christmas sing-along on December 16.  Enjoy live music and traditional holiday songs with a visit from Santa , homemade cookies and hot apple cider

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

Around 225 bird species have been observed at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens! Habitats in the 47 acres include cultivated gardens, native coastal pine forest, coastal bluffs, and the rocky intertidal zone. Many species can be recorded flying past overhead or are seen on the ocean. About 90 species are commonly found in the Gardens […]

Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church is a mobile redemption site in Fort Bragg. The site will accept CRVs for cash redemption every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a brief closure from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch.

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 Mendocino County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. The meeting will be held at Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, in Ukiah. This meeting is intended for members of the public who are interested in supporting their local behavioral health services. […]

Wednesday, December 17, be at the Noyo Center Marine Field Station with Sarah Grimes and Sara Sundberg, the lead members of the Marine Mammal Stranding Team for Noyo Center, and find out WHAT and WHO washed ashore in 2025.  Did you know that the Noyo Center collections team has contributed 292 specimens to the California Academy […]

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

Join the Noyo Center for Marine Science for a special screening of The Last Forests Project, on Thursday, December 18, at Coast Cinemas. For thousands of years, prolific Kelp Beds have spanned across the Northern California coastline, between 2014 and 2018, a series of prolonged environmental stressors and imbalances led to the loss of over […]

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,

On Thursday, December 18 at 7pm The Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz Reading Series will feature YOU! The reading will take place at The Record in downtown Point Arena. The reading begins with live improv jazz, followed by with our fabulous lineup of open mic with musical improv. Poets, storytellers and musicians welcome.

Join artist, Mary-Ellen Campbell, once a month at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens for two hours of Nature Journaling. The Mendocino Coast Nature 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 then return together at […]

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 Calvary Chapel in Fort Bragg invites you to a free performance of  "A Charlie Brown Christmas," a live performance of the classic Christmas cartoon. Children make up the entire cast, and the music will be performed by a live jazz trio,  the weekend before Christmas and a show on Christmas Eve. Showtimes: Friday and […]

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, […]

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.

Mushroom ID for Beginners is an in-depth two-day workshop consisting of an interactive lecture at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens with demonstrations, followed by an optional Field ID Walk 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 […]

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 December 20 the Ukiah Library invite you to their Holiday Craft Party All ages welcome. Drop-in. No sign-up necessary. All supplies provided by Friends of the Fort Bragg Library. Holiday snacks and music included.    

Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or simply want to enjoy a Saturday filled with local flavor and holiday cheer, the Manchester Grange Winter Market is the place to be December 20th for a holiday market experience that you won't want to miss. Let's support our local vendors, enjoy festive treats, and celebrate the […]

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. […]

What's it like to be a Park Ranger? Come join MendoPark for an engaging and entertaining author talk and book signing with Rosanne McHenry.  Her stories give readers an inside look at the wild life of a park ranger. You’ll laugh out loud as you hear these eye-popping tales. A free prize drawing and book […]

Saturday December 20 a special afternoon opportunity, Alex DeGrassi and David Hayes  will present a Master Class in Guitar and Composition at the Mendocino Theater at 3:00 – 4:30. This is a Pay What You Will opportunity, no reservations accepted.

Join Ukiah Branch Library staff for a author events in-person on the third Saturdays of each month at 3 p.m. This free event is open to both teens and adults. All are invited to share poems in any form or style or just listen to others\

The Point Arena Lighthouse Lecture Series welcomes Doug Forsell, presenting “Birds and Mammals of the Eastern Aleutian Islands and Why Tufted Puffins are the coolest Seabird” on Saturday, December 20, at 4 p.m.

Come Join Community in the Circle to Celebrate the Return of the Light at the Little Lake Grange Saturday, December 20. There is a ceremony with songs, candle lighting and drums. A midwinter’s children’s story, which is followed by the community Spiral Dance.All are welcome to attend.Doors open at 6:00 for tea and Garland making, Ceremony begins at 6:30, […]

The Calvary Chapel in Fort Bragg invites you to a free performance of  "A Charlie Brown Christmas," a live performance of the classic Christmas cartoon. Children make up the entire cast, and the music will be performed by a live jazz trio,  the weekend before Christmas and a show on Christmas Eve. Showtimes: Friday and […]

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, […]

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 […]

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,  […]

Mushroom ID for Beginners is an in-depth two-day workshop consisting of an interactive lecture at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens with demonstrations, followed by an optional Field ID Walk 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 […]

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.

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 Calvary Chapel in Fort Bragg invites you to a free performance of  "A Charlie Brown Christmas," a live performance of the classic Christmas cartoon. Children make up the entire cast, and the music will be performed by a live jazz trio,  the weekend before Christmas and a show on Christmas Eve. Showtimes: Friday and […]

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, […]