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

Engel and Volkers are partnering with Fort Bragg Food Bank to collect one of their most needed items - peanut butter! They’re asking for regular 16 ounce jars for distribution to as many families as possible. The drive is on now through December 18 , Drop off your donations at Engel & Volkers 104831 Lansing […]

See's Candy for the Holiday Season is now available for sale at the Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Gift Shop with a selection of boxed See’s candy, Assorted, Nuts & Chews, Peanut Brittle,Holiday Novelties, and much, much more. The Gift Shop is open weekday 10 to 2 and will be open Christmas Eve Day. Come in through […]

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 […]

The Mendocino Coast Jazz Society Jam Sessions happen Monday evenings from 6 to 9ish at at Tall Guy Taproom. All ages welcome, admission is free.

The nation's longest-running community science bird project, the Christmas Bird Count, fuels Audubon's work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season and you can be a part of the project.  On December 8, Matt Franks will lead a half hour tutorial on using eBird for the Christmas […]

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 […]

Engel and Volkers are partnering with Fort Bragg Food Bank to collect one of their most needed items - peanut butter! They’re asking for regular 16 ounce jars for distribution to as many families as possible. The drive is on now through December 18 , Drop off your donations at Engel & Volkers 104831 Lansing […]

See's Candy for the Holiday Season is now available for sale at the Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Gift Shop with a selection of boxed See’s candy, Assorted, Nuts & Chews, Peanut Brittle,Holiday Novelties, and much, much more. The Gift Shop is open weekday 10 to 2 and will be open Christmas Eve Day. Come in through […]

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 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. […]

Featuring the MENDOCINO COLLEGE GUITAR ENSEMBLE with Special Guests PIERRE ARCHAIN & BOB DALEY in the college's Center Theater. An evening of fundraising and live entertainment featuring Alex de Grassi, faculty, friends, and students of the upper-level guitar class. Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 pm. Admission is free, and all fundraising proceeds will benefit the […]

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.

See's Candy for the Holiday Season is now available for sale at the Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Gift Shop with a selection of boxed See’s candy, Assorted, Nuts & Chews, Peanut Brittle,Holiday Novelties, and much, much more. The Gift Shop is open weekday 10 to 2 and will be open Christmas Eve Day. Come in through […]

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 […]

Navarro Point Preserve, in Albion, Monthly Stewardship Days are Second Wednesdays! 10-12, meet at the parking area off Hwy 1. As always, bring tools if you have them, or use ours! Hats, water, sunscreen recommended. Questions? info@mendocinolandtrust.org

Engel and Volkers are partnering with Fort Bragg Food Bank to collect one of their most needed items - peanut butter! They’re asking for regular 16 ounce jars for distribution to as many families as possible. The drive is on now through December 18 , Drop off your donations at Engel & Volkers 104831 Lansing […]

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. […]

Fort Bragg Farmer's Market every Wednesday rain or shine in front of City Hall on North Franklin.  They accept WIC coupons and EBT/Food Stamps.

-It’s back ! That joyful time of year when sparkles get brighter, sweaters get louder, and questionable fashion choices are not only encouraged but celebrated. The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce invites you to pull out your most wonderfully hideous holiday sweater (the uglier, the better) or just come in your normal party clothes and […]

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 […]

See's Candy for the Holiday Season is now available for sale at the Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Gift Shop with a selection of boxed See’s candy, Assorted, Nuts & Chews, Peanut Brittle,Holiday Novelties, and much, much more. The Gift Shop is open weekday 10 to 2 and will be open Christmas Eve Day. Come in through […]

Engel and Volkers are partnering with Fort Bragg Food Bank to collect one of their most needed items - peanut butter! They’re asking for regular 16 ounce jars for distribution to as many families as possible. The drive is on now through December 18 , Drop off your donations at Engel & Volkers 104831 Lansing […]

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 […]

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 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,

Engel and Volkers are partnering with Fort Bragg Food Bank to collect one of their most needed items - peanut butter! They’re asking for regular 16 ounce jars for distribution to as many families as possible. The drive is on now through December 18 , Drop off your donations at Engel & Volkers 104831 Lansing […]

See's Candy for the Holiday Season is now available for sale at the Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Gift Shop with a selection of boxed See’s candy, Assorted, Nuts & Chews, Peanut Brittle,Holiday Novelties, and much, much more. The Gift Shop is open weekday 10 to 2 and will be open Christmas Eve Day. Come in through […]

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

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

 In a benefit concert for music programs in the Willits Unified School District and Willits Charter School, the choral ensemble Mendocino Camerata will perform at the Willits Community Theatre on Friday December 12 at 7pm.  Admission is by donation.

Live concert, 12-12 string guitar players playing together on the stage live. Any popular local guitarist plus some from as far away as San Francisco. All ages welcome.Featuring Gypsy Rose elixirs for refreshment. Tickets available at JD Redhouse and flying dog Pizza in Willits.

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.    

Saturdays,  All Year Winter 10-12:30 and Summer 9 to noon, it's the Ukiah Farmers Market at the Alex Thomas Plaza. Remember to bring your reusable shopping bags! Please comply with health codes — No pets or smoking in the markets

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 […]

Engel and Volkers are partnering with Fort Bragg Food Bank to collect one of their most needed items - peanut butter! They’re asking for regular 16 ounce jars for distribution to as many families as possible. The drive is on now through December 18 , Drop off your donations at Engel & Volkers 104831 Lansing […]

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!

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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.    

The Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers will take the stage for their annual Holiday Concert for the Coast on Saturday, December 13, , at 3:00 pm at the Gualala Arts Center.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Winter Solstice Fosse Dance Show: UNITY is an all-ages, family friendly seasonal outing, featuring original choreography by Tyler Fosse performed by local dancers along with  guest performers from around Northern California and beyond at Cotton Auditorium for two shows December 13 and 14 Tickets are on sale now online Tyler Fosse webpage

Rock the 80's at the Mendocino Coast Humane Society's Hair Ball at the Little River Inn on Saturday December 13.   Dance the night away, show off your best outfits and hair, and help us raise funds for the non-profit Mendocino Coast Humane Society. All proceeds from this event will benefit the continuing mission of providing […]

The 2nd Annual Winter Barn Dance and Hootenanny with dance calling by Lea Smith at Tall Guy  

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, […]

Saturday Night Superstars on December 13 will be  George Harrison and Eric Clapton,  recorded in Japan during their December 1991 tour

Second Sunday of every month the Willits Senior Center gives you two choices for breakfast, all you can eat pancakes or Biscuits and Gravy with two eggs.  All Breakfasts include your choice of coffee or tea or an 8-ounce glass of orange juice or milk.

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.

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 […]

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. […]

Willits Community Theatre welcomes acclaimed guitarist Luis Banuelos for a rare, intimate solo performance — Sunday, December 14th at 2:00 PM.  

Winter Solstice Fosse Dance Show: UNITY is an all-ages, family friendly seasonal outing, featuring original choreography by Tyler Fosse performed by local dancers along with  guest performers from around Northern California and beyond at Cotton Auditorium for two shows December 13 and 14 Tickets are on sale now online Tyler Fosse webpage

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, […]

Kenny Washington, with pianist John R. Burr in a benefit for the Mendocino Music Festival.  Tickets on sale at Mendocino Music Festival