Bioluminescent @ Botanical Gardens
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens 18220 North Highway 1, Fort BraggWeek of Events
Monday, January 19, 2026
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January 19, 2026 -Mendocino College Scholarship
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January 19, 2026 -Community Chipper Day
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January 19, 2026 -Sea Level Rise Roadway Impact Study
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January 19, 2026 -MLK Day Parks
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January 19, 2026 -Mobile CRV Buy Back Recycling
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January 19, 2026 -Food Bank Cold Weather Needs
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January 19, 2026 -Valentine Raffle
Mendocino College Scholarship
More than $200,000 in scholarship funds are available for graduating high school seniors, incoming and existing Mendocino College students from the Mendocino College Foundation. With one universal application, students and potential students do not have to search for scholarships that they are eligible for; they only need to complete the one application consisting of four […]
Community Chipper Day
Have the storms left tree parts all over your neighborhood? Get together with your neighbors for a Community Chipper Day. Chipper days allow neighborhood residents to create and maintain defensible space around their homes, and along roadsides necessary for ingress and egress into and out of the neighborhood. For all the details and to sign […]
Sea Level Rise Roadway Impact Study
Rising seas and changing weather are already impacting our coastline – including the roads we rely on every day. Sea level rise may cause more frequent and long-term flooding of low-lying roads, as well as increased coastal erosion from stronger storms, especially along areas already prone to flooding or erosion. The Mendocino Council of Governments […]
MLK Day Parks
California State Parks is proud to offer free vehicle day-use entry on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this Monday (Jan. 19, 2026) at more than 200 participating state parks. Free entry, valid for one passenger vehicle with capacity of nine people or less or one highway-licensed motorcycle, is available at the parks listed below. […]
Mobile CRV Buy Back Recycling
Redeem your CRV eligible Recyclables on Mondays 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.com
Food Bank Cold Weather Needs
The Fort Bragg Food Bank is reaching out with a special request. As the weather turns colder and wetter, our unhoused neighbors are in urgent need of tents, sleeping bags, rain gear, and warm clothing. New or gently used items can make a huge difference—and even save a life. Needed items include: Tents, Sleeping bags, […]
Valentine Raffle
This year you could give a very special Valentine gift, if you win the Community Center of Mendocino’s Valentine Raffle. Winner receives dinner for two and a one-night stay at the Little River Inn. Buy tickets at Community Center of Mendocino weekday from 10:30 to 5 or email to amanda@gotogirlmedia.com
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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January 20, 2026 -Critters Without Litters
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January 20, 2026 -Community Enrichment Grants
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January 20, 2026 -Libraries Closed
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January 20, 2026 -Anderson Valley Variety Show
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January 20, 2026 -Cold Weather Clothing Drive
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January 20, 2026 -Food Bank Cold Weather Needs
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January 20, 2026 -Valentine Raffle
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January 20, 2026 -Special Olympics Basketball
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January 20, 2026 -Noyo Center Talks Science:
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January 20, 2026 -League of Women Voters of Mendocino County January Meeting
Critters Without Litters
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 […]
Community Enrichment Grants
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is now accepting applications for the Community Enrichment Grant Program. The goal of the Community Enrichment Grant Program is to support projects and programs that have a broad reach and impact while proactively addressing key issues in each region of our county. For a complete list of priority areas […]
Libraries Closed
All branches of the Mendocino County Library will be closed on Tuesday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Day, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 21, .
Anderson Valley Variety Show
Anderson Valley Variety Show is an annual Anderson Valley theater event began in 1992 as a fundraiser for the Anderson Valley Grange #669 and has continued 34 years. Produced by members of the community for the enjoyment of all. Dancers, singers, storytellers, silly skits and animal acts, magic, acrobatic performances…if people (or creatures) do it…they’ll […]
Cold Weather Clothing Drive
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 […]
Food Bank Cold Weather Needs
The Fort Bragg Food Bank is reaching out with a special request. As the weather turns colder and wetter, our unhoused neighbors are in urgent need of tents, sleeping bags, rain gear, and warm clothing. New or gently used items can make a huge difference—and even save a life. Needed items include: Tents, Sleeping bags, […]
Valentine Raffle
This year you could give a very special Valentine gift, if you win the Community Center of Mendocino’s Valentine Raffle. Winner receives dinner for two and a one-night stay at the Little River Inn. Buy tickets at Community Center of Mendocino weekday from 10:30 to 5 or email to amanda@gotogirlmedia.com
Special Olympics Basketball
Special Olympics Basketball is Back. Join a team where everyone belongs. They welcome youth and adults of all skill levels, no experience is needed! The focus is on fundamentals, teamwork, and commitment. Practices are every Tuesday & Thursday evening from 5:30–7: at the Old Fort Bragg Rec Center. there is NO cost for athletes. The […]
Noyo Center Talks Science:
The Noyo Center Talks Science: Bewildered By Betty Blue’s Big Basihyal Bone will be Tuesday, January 20, on ZOOM. The hyoid is a throat bone usually associated with swallowing, breathing, and vocalizing. Although this bone is very small in humans, it is enormous in whales — even in proportion to their huge body lengths. To […]
League of Women Voters of Mendocino County January Meeting
The League of Women Voters of Mendocino County will hold its January meeting on Tuesday, 1/20, from 6 – 7:30pm. It will be held via Zoom; find the link on the League website under the calendar tab: https://my.lwv.org/california/mendocino-county. The program will address the availability of health care on the Mendocino Coast. Speakers are Lucresha Renteria […]
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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January 21, 2026 -Fort Bragg 4th of July Aerial Display Survey
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January 21, 2026 -Mendocino College Scholarship
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January 21, 2026 -MendoParks Docents/Volunteers
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January 21, 2026 -Community Chipper Day
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January 21, 2026 -Sea Level Rise Roadway Impact Study
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January 21, 2026 -Dine-Out for Science at Cafe 1
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January 21, 2026 -Early Morning Bid Walks
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January 21, 2026 -CRVs for Cash Redemption/Fort Bragg
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January 21, 2026 -Food Bank Cold Weather Needs
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January 21, 2026 -Valentine Raffle
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January 21, 2026 -Mendo County Behavioral Health Advisory Meeting
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January 21, 2026 -Marketing 101
Fort Bragg 4th of July Aerial Display Survey
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 […]
Mendocino College Scholarship
More than $200,000 in scholarship funds are available for graduating high school seniors, incoming and existing Mendocino College students from the Mendocino College Foundation. With one universal application, students and potential students do not have to search for scholarships that they are eligible for; they only need to complete the one application consisting of four […]
MendoParks Docents/Volunteers
MendoParks is seeking Docents/volunteers for our gorgeous State Park visitor centers – providing historical information, selling gift shop items, and supporting local MendoParks and State Park events. MendoParks is a non-profit that supports educational and various projects at Mendocino’s State Parks – it receives no tax dollars. If you are interested, email (mailto:director@mendoparks.org)
Community Chipper Day
Have the storms left tree parts all over your neighborhood? Get together with your neighbors for a Community Chipper Day. Chipper days allow neighborhood residents to create and maintain defensible space around their homes, and along roadsides necessary for ingress and egress into and out of the neighborhood. For all the details and to sign […]
Sea Level Rise Roadway Impact Study
Rising seas and changing weather are already impacting our coastline – including the roads we rely on every day. Sea level rise may cause more frequent and long-term flooding of low-lying roads, as well as increased coastal erosion from stronger storms, especially along areas already prone to flooding or erosion. The Mendocino Council of Governments […]
Dine-Out for Science at Cafe 1
Enjoy breakfast or lunch on January 21 and help support the Noyo Center for Marine Science by dining out at Cafe One. The restaurant will donate 15% of sales to the Noyo Center to support our ongoing conservation, research, and education.
Early Morning Bid Walks
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 […]
CRVs for Cash Redemption/Fort Bragg
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.
Food Bank Cold Weather Needs
The Fort Bragg Food Bank is reaching out with a special request. As the weather turns colder and wetter, our unhoused neighbors are in urgent need of tents, sleeping bags, rain gear, and warm clothing. New or gently used items can make a huge difference—and even save a life. Needed items include: Tents, Sleeping bags, […]
Valentine Raffle
This year you could give a very special Valentine gift, if you win the Community Center of Mendocino’s Valentine Raffle. Winner receives dinner for two and a one-night stay at the Little River Inn. Buy tickets at Community Center of Mendocino weekday from 10:30 to 5 or email to amanda@gotogirlmedia.com
Mendo County Behavioral Health Advisory Meeting
The Mendocino County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting regular monthly meeting is Wednesday, January 21, from 1 to 3:30 PM. The meeting will be held at Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Conference Room 1 in Ukiah. This meeting is behafor members of the public who are interested in supporting their local behavioral health services. Community […]
Marketing 101
The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business sustainability seminar, Marketing 101, on January 21. Topics will include Social media strategies, proven free marketing methods, client retention on more. To reserve your spot email to chamber@mcn.org or call 707-961-6300
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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January 22, 2026 -Community Enrichment Grants
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January 22, 2026 -Dance for Parkinson’s Classes
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January 22, 2026 -Food Bank Cold Weather Needs
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January 22, 2026 -Low Cost Pet Vaccinations
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January 22, 2026 -Special Olympics Basketball
Community Enrichment Grants
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is now accepting applications for the Community Enrichment Grant Program. The goal of the Community Enrichment Grant Program is to support projects and programs that have a broad reach and impact while proactively addressing key issues in each region of our county. For a complete list of priority areas […]
Dance for Parkinson’s Classes
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 […]
Food Bank Cold Weather Needs
The Fort Bragg Food Bank is reaching out with a special request. As the weather turns colder and wetter, our unhoused neighbors are in urgent need of tents, sleeping bags, rain gear, and warm clothing. New or gently used items can make a huge difference—and even save a life. Needed items include: Tents, Sleeping bags, […]
Low Cost Pet Vaccinations
VIP Petcare will be at Highway 20 Feed offering access affordable, preventive care for your pet. You can find more information on VIP and their vaccines the VIP Petcare website
Special Olympics Basketball
Special Olympics Basketball is Back. Join a team where everyone belongs. They welcome youth and adults of all skill levels, no experience is needed! The focus is on fundamentals, teamwork, and commitment. Practices are every Tuesday & Thursday evening from 5:30–7: at the Old Fort Bragg Rec Center. there is NO cost for athletes. The […]
Friday, January 23, 2026
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January 23, 2026 -Food Bank Cold Weather Needs
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January 23, 2026 -Create It, Make It , Break It
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January 23, 2026 -Fort Bragg Skate Night
Food Bank Cold Weather Needs
The Fort Bragg Food Bank is reaching out with a special request. As the weather turns colder and wetter, our unhoused neighbors are in urgent need of tents, sleeping bags, rain gear, and warm clothing. New or gently used items can make a huge difference—and even save a life. Needed items include: Tents, Sleeping bags, […]
Create It, Make It , Break It
Join the Willits Library for Create It, Make It, Break It! Fridays in January from 3:30 – 5:00 PM. This month they will be building Prop Cars , rain gauges, kite and paper airplane. Each program is free and is best suited for youth between the ages of 9 and 14 years old.
Fort Bragg Skate Night
Friday night in Fort Bragg is skate night at the Old Rec Center from 6 to 8. Rent a pair of skates of bring your own skates
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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January 24, 2026 -MendoParks Docents/Volunteers
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January 24, 2026 -Community Chipper Day
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January 24, 2026 -First Aid & CPR Training
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January 24, 2026 -Fun Time for Families and Kids
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January 24, 2026 -Local Food Security Town Hall
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January 24, 2026 -3 Short, Upbeat Films
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January 24, 2026 -Virtual Reality Celebration
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January 24, 2026 -Bioluminescent @ Botanical Gardens
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January 24, 2026 -English County Dance
MendoParks Docents/Volunteers
MendoParks is seeking Docents/volunteers for our gorgeous State Park visitor centers – providing historical information, selling gift shop items, and supporting local MendoParks and State Park events. MendoParks is a non-profit that supports educational and various projects at Mendocino’s State Parks – it receives no tax dollars. If you are interested, email (mailto:director@mendoparks.org)
Community Chipper Day
Have the storms left tree parts all over your neighborhood? Get together with your neighbors for a Community Chipper Day. Chipper days allow neighborhood residents to create and maintain defensible space around their homes, and along roadsides necessary for ingress and egress into and out of the neighborhood. For all the details and to sign […]
First Aid & CPR Training
The City of Ukiah is offering monthly First Aid & CPR Training at the Alex Rorabaugh Recreation Center. To register at Ukiah Rec Desk. For questions about the class, email ALJCPR@SONOC.NET
Fun Time for Families and Kids
Saturday January 24 will be a play date with “Dancing Grandpa” in a fun time for families and young children at the Redwood Grange. The morning will include free play, creative movement, theater games, physical comedy, clowning around and simple fun and silliness. Bring your kids and your “kid at heart”
Local Food Security Town Hall
The Little Lake Grange will be hosting and sponsoring the second Local Food Security Town Hall on Satuday January 24 Timely topics and small group conversation will be Food Distribution Supply Chains, Community Gardens, School Gardens, Local Farmers & Market, Emergency Food Supply, Local Nutrition and Medicinals, Shelter. Come to ask questions, generate solutions and […]
3 Short, Upbeat Films
Our Climate Crisis work group of the Grass Roots Institute will be showing 3 short, upbeat films on Saturday, Jan. 24th at 1:30 and there will be plenty of time for discussion after each film. The films are FREE and will be shown upstairs at the Company Store, above the Cookie Company in Fort Bragg. Use […]
Virtual Reality Celebration
Tired of reality? Want to try a dip in the ocean, or a sword game all from the safety of the Ukiah Branch Library? Join them January 24 from 2 – 5 p.m. to explore a broad range of virtual environments using the library’s Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 goggles.Event limited to ages […]
Bioluminescent @ Botanical Gardens
You don’t have to travel to the tropics to see organisms that glow at night! California has organisms that are bioluminescent and produce their own light to attract mates, get rid of predators, or to help them find a new place to live. There are also plenty of these at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens […]
English County Dance
Forth Saturday month is English County Dance night at the Caspar Community Center for non-challenging, uplifting community dancing, with no partner required.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
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January 25, 2026 -Fort Bragg 4th of July Aerial Display Survey
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January 25, 2026 -Community Enrichment Grants
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January 25, 2026 -Anderson Valley Variety Show
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January 25, 2026 -Fungi of the Gardens
Fort Bragg 4th of July Aerial Display Survey
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 […]
Community Enrichment Grants
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is now accepting applications for the Community Enrichment Grant Program. The goal of the Community Enrichment Grant Program is to support projects and programs that have a broad reach and impact while proactively addressing key issues in each region of our county. For a complete list of priority areas […]
Anderson Valley Variety Show
Anderson Valley Variety Show is an annual Anderson Valley theater event began in 1992 as a fundraiser for the Anderson Valley Grange #669 and has continued 34 years. Produced by members of the community for the enjoyment of all. Dancers, singers, storytellers, silly skits and animal acts, magic, acrobatic performances…if people (or creatures) do it…they’ll […]
Fungi of the Gardens
Fungi inhabit every aspect of the world around us, from our bodies to the land around us. They make partnerships with organisms, parasitize others, and keep the forests from piling high with logs or other plant debris. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens will host a walk to survey the Gardens’ grounds for fruiting bodies (mushrooms) and […]