Events

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 […]

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, .

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 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  

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  […]

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 […]

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)

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 […]

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 […]

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.