Edgewater Gallery present new works by Greg Burdick for the month of December. Greg has been creating with Redwood for over 40 years, making turned bowls that are warm and inviting to the touch. On First Friday, December 1 will be the opening of this show,  from 5 to 8 pm. Greg will be holding […]

The Ukiah Branch Library staff invites you to join them for Art Walk Ukiah on Friday, December 1, from 5–7 p.m. Come enjoy a photography exhibit of the beauty found in and around Ukiah by local artist, Elliot Little, titled: We Live in a Beautiful Place. This exhibit will be on display at the Ukiah […]

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 […]

Eight Days of Christmas at the Point Arena Light Station Store, on now thru December 1. The gift shop at Point Arena Lighthouse celebrates the holiday season with eight days of sales. Residents from Timber Cove to Elk are eligible for free admission to the lighthouse and a 10% discount on non-sale merchandise. The store […]

Shop local and support the fiber arts community at the Pacific Textile Arts’ annual Holiday Market.  You'll find handwoven, hand knit, handspun and felted surprises made by the creative hands of Pacific Textile Arts members and others. The event will begin on First Friday, Deccember. 1, 5-7:00 PM, and will continue until Dec. 19 with […]

For a fun Friday night, come out to Dog Days of December, December 1st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Art Explorers studio, on Franklin in downtown, Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast Humane Society will be there  with adoptable animals along with Thanksgiving Coffee pouring their newest the new Art Explores coffee blend.  Their […]

You know books make great gifts, and the Friends of the Fort Bragg Library is have a holiday books sale  December 2 and 3 from 10 to 3 in the Community Room at the Library.  There will be a members only sale on Friday evening, December 1 from 3 to 6

Friday December 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., volunteers will be at the Fort Bragg Food Bank  providing free flea/tick repellent for the dogs of low-income folks.  Information about VET CARE ASSISTANCE AND free puppy SHOTS, RABIES SHOTS, AND spay/neuter will be available, as well as free Glucosamine tablets, leashes, collars, BEDS, JACKETS, etc.  […]

The Mendocino college Ceramics Club will have a ceramics sale on Friday December 1 from 11 to 4in the Lowery Student Center at the Ukiah campus.

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 […]

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  

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 […]

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 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

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 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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Greenwood Community Church Foundation will hold its 23rd annual Arts & Crafts Fair, Saturday, December 2nd from 10am until 4pm at The Greenwood Community Center in downtown Elk. The Arts & Crafts Fair will have jewelry, pottery, wreaths, food products, bath and body items and other handcrafted delights along with home cooked lunch, prepared […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

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 […]