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10/7, 6PM - 7 PM MS PARENT'S CLUB MEETING
10/8, 7PM - 9PM MS FALL CONCERT
10/ 9, 6:30 PM BOARD MEETING
10/ 9, 4 PM - 7 PM FBHS PARENT CONFERENCES
10/10, ALL DAY FBHS MINIMUM DAY
10/14, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM DANA GRAY PTA MEETING
10/20, 6 PM - 8 PM POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT FAMILY NIGHT #1
10/21, 3 PM - 4:30 PM MS SITE COUNCIL MEETING
10/ 22, FBMS MINIMUM DAY
10/ 22, 6PM - 8 PM POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT FAMILY NIGHT #2
10/ 22, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 8TH GRADE PARENT PROMOTION MEETING
10/ 22, 7PM - 8 PM BAND BOOSTER MEETING
10/ 24, 6 PM - 8:30 PM MS HALLOWEEN DANCE
10/ 31, TBD MS HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Day of The Dead
Celebration
Mendocino County
  
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED FOR
HALLOWEEN: FORT BRAGG LEO YOUTH GROUP - VERY SCARY
HAUNTED HOUSE. CAN YOU HELP? CASH - BUILD SPECIAL EFFECTS - PROPS - PLAY A
PART IN ONE OF THE 13 ROOMS? CALL 964-0921 TO VOLUNTEER
muse raffle:
$20k in food, fuel and fun! win $12k in groceries from harvest
market - win $5k in fuel from walsh oil company - the other $3k you'll be able
to spend at participating businesses.... tickets available at harvest market and
harvest at mendosas. for more information email them at
museinfo@mcn.org or phone 937-0393.
NEW GROUP FORMING IS
FOR CAREGIVERS OF A LOVED ONE WITH DEMENTIA. THE
MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE THE 1ST FRIDAY EACH MONTH, FROM 10 TO 11 AM
REDWOOD COAST SENIORS (490 NORTH HAROLD STREET FORT BRAGG, 961-4305)
WITH THE RAINY SEASON
COMING, MANY LANDOWNERS AFFECTED BY THE
MENDOCINO COUNTY LIGHTNING COMPLEX FIRES
ARE NOW FACED WITH THE MAJOR TASK OF REHABILITATING
PROPERTIES BEFORE THE WINTER RAINS. THE MENDOCINO FIRE
RECOVERY INFORMATION GROUP HAS PUT FIRE RECOVERY INFORMATION ON THE UC
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION WEBSITE. GO TO CEMENDOCINO.UCDAVIS.EDU. CLICK ON "UC
FIRE LINKS."
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES:
10/25
HARVEST FESTIVAL AT REDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - THE
PARENTS CLUB WILL HAVE GAMES, FACE PAINTING, CAKE WALK AND COSTUME CONTEST NOON
TO 4PM. FOR ALL AGES. HOTDOGS, BEVERAGES, ICE CREAM AND TREATS.
10/26: THE
MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL SUNDAY THE 26 BEGINNING AT NOON. BRING THE LITTLE ONES IN COSTUME FOR FUN, GAMES
SNACKS AND OF COURSE, PUMPKINS! BRING THE FAMILY FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN IN THE
VEGGIE GARDEN!
10/31: CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN
DANCING AT THE MENDOCINO ART CENTER TO THE MUSIC OF THE OF THE BROWN
BROTHERS BLUES BAND. THERE WILL BE BEER, WINE AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE
FOR SALE. ENTER THE COSTUME CONTEST FOR FUN PRIZES. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE
MENDOCINO ART CENTER BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT. TICKETS ARE $10. CALL 937-5818
10/31: HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES
AT THE CASPAR
COMMUNITY CENTER WILL BEGIN AT
5PM TRADITIONAL GORSE MONSTER PARADE, FOLLOWED BY THE KID'S CARNIVAL AND DINNER OF SOUP, SALAD AND PASTA
AT 6PM.
8PM ALL AGES COSTUME DANCE PARTY WITH KEVIN AND THE COCONUTS.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT CENTER AND CASPAR PLAYGROUND FUND.
10/31: THE CIRCUS WILL BE TAKING OVER
MENDOCINO FOR A HALLOWEEN STREET PARTY FRIDAY NIGHT
WITH THE FLYNN CREEK CIRCUS PERFORMING AT 5 ON UKIAH STREET. LATE THERE
WILL MUSIC BY PURA VIDA, COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED FOR THIS ALL AGES EVENT.
MENDOCINO
COUNTY FARMER’S MARKETS - 964-6718 -
www.mcfarm.org
MONDAY: LAYTONVILLE 3-6 GOOD FOOD STORE
(LAST MARKET 10/20)
TUESDAY: UKIAH 3-6 ALEX THOMAS PLAZA SCHOOL AND CLAY STREETS
(LAST MARKET 10/28)
WEDNESDAY: FORT BRAGG 3:30-6 CORNER OF SPRUCE AND N. MAIN ST.
(LAST MARKET 10/29)
THURSDAY: WILLITS 3-6 WILLITS CITY PARK
(NO END DATE SET)
FRIDAY: MENDOCINO NOON-2 HOWARD & MAIN ST.
(LAST MARKET 10/31)
SATURDAY: BOONVILLE 9:45-NOON BOONVILLE HOTEL
(LAST MARKET 10/25/
SATURDAY: UKIAH 8:30-NOON ALEX THOMAS PLAZA (SCHOOL & CLAY ST)
(NO END DATE SET)
SATURDAY: GUALALA 10-12:30 COMMUNITY
CENTER (LAST MARKET 11/1)
SUNDAY: REDWOOD VALLEY 9:30-1 LIONS CO PARK
(8920 EAST RD) (NO DATE SET)
HAZARDOUS WASTE CAN'T
GO IN THE TRASH! IT'S THE LAW. FREE HAZMOBILE HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS ... TAKE: MOTOR OIL, OIL FILTERS,
ANTIFREEZE, GASOLINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, OIL-BASED AND LATEX PAINT,
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES, TOXIC CLEANERS, FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBES, PCB-CONTAINING
BALLASTS, ACIDS, PESTICIDES, HERBICIDES, POOL CHEMICALS. THERE'S A
CHARGE FOR COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS. CALL THE RECYCLING HOTLINE AT
468-9704
or go on line
mendorecycle.
HAZMOBILE SCHEDULES (WEATHER PERMITTING)
HOURS ARE 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M., EXCEPT AS NOTED
10/10-11 BOONVILLE FAIRGROUNDS PARKING LOT, HIGHWAY 128
10/11 UKIAH 298A PLANT ROAD , 8 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
10/17-18 LAKEPORT K-MART, MAIN STREET
10/24-25 CLEARLAKE COMMUNITY CENTER, 3245 BOWERS AVE.
10/ 31-11/1 FORT BRAGG FORT BRAGG DISPOSAL, 219 PUDDING CREEK
11/8 LAYTONVILLE BAILEY'S,
HIGHWAY 101
11/ 8 UKIAH 298 A PLANT ROAD , 8 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
11/14-15 LUCERNE LUCERNE HARBOR , HIGHWAY 20
11/21-22 SEA RANCH SEA RANCH N. FIRE STATION,
HIGHWAY 1
11/28-29 THANKSGIVING WEEKEND NO HAZ-MOBILE
12/5-6 FORT BRAGG FORT BRAGG DISPOSAL, 219
PUDDING CREEK
12/13 UKIAH 298A PLANT ROAD , 8 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
West Company HELPS local micro-businesses to grow,
creating self sufficiency and wealth by providing training and counseling to
those starting a business OR to business owners growing their business, evaluating
their marketing, financial ASPECTS or management of their business.
West Company hosts
the Mendocino Small Business Development Center. For more information call
707-964-7571 or 888-604-9378 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT
www.westcompany.org.
WITH THE RISE IN PRICES THESE
DAYS, THERE’S ONE BILL YOU CAN SAVE ON. THE CALIFORNIA LIFELINE TELEPHONE
PROGRAM CAN
SAVE YOU ON LOCAL BASIC HOME
PHONE SERVICE EVERY MONTH.
TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST MEET THE INCOME RULES OR BE ENROLLED IN ONE OF MANY
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS LIKE MEDI-CAL, WIC, OR HEALTHY FAMILIES. CALL
YOUR PHONE COMPANY TODAY TO SIGN UP. OR CALL TOLL FREE AT 866-272-0349 FOR
MORE INFORMATION. AND DON’T FORGET TO RETURN THE CERTIFICATION FORM IN THE
PINK ENVELOPE THAT COMES IN THE MAIL. CALIFORNIA LIFELINE IS A PROGRAM OF
THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
DOG WALKERS/DOG PLAYERS
ARE NEEDED AT Mendocino Coast Animal Shelter (A County facility).
walk the dogs or play with them in the newly created play yard at the
Shelter. The goal is to walk or play with each
dog twice a day. volunteers
fill out a simple volunteer form and emergency info sheet then sign out and
in with each walk or play date. please tell all your friends and call
the Shelter if you can help AT 964-2718. hours 10 am - 4 pm weekdays and
shorter Saturday hours, but even on closed days dogs can be walked and played
with.
HARVEST
MARKET AT MENDOSAS AND IN THE BOATYARD
HAS LAUNCHED
"CARE CHANGE". ANY TIME YOU
SHOP AT YOU CAN DONATE TO THE
MENDOCINO COAST CHILDREN'S FUND AND/OR THE FORT BRAGG FOOD BANK
BY ROUNDING UP YOUR TOTAL TO ANY AMOUNT THAT IS COMFORTABLE FOR YOU. JUST ASK
YOUR HARVEST
CHECKER TO TURN YOUR CHANGE INTO
CARE CHANGE.
YOU CAN DIRECT IT TO
MENDOCINO COAST CHILDREN'S FUND
OR THE FOOD BANK
OR TO BOTH ORGANIZATIONS. CARE CHANGE ACCEPTS CASH, CHECK AND CREDIT AND DEBIT
CARD DONATIONS. YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION SHOWS UP RIGHT ON YOUR
HARVEST
RECEIPT.
HAVE YOU WONDERED WHAT
GUIDED THE UNIQUE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF MENDOCINO COUNTY AND THE REDWOOD
EMPIRE? VISIT THE MENDOCINO
COUNTY MUSEUM AT 400 EAST
COMMERCIAL STREET IN WILLITS, WHERE LOCAL HERITAGE AND HISTORY IS ON DISPLAY.
THE MUSEUM IS OPEN WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, 10:00 AM TO 4:30 AND ADMISSION IS
FREE—THOUGH DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS VERY WELCOME.
MEDICAL PATIENTS WHO NEED TO
DISPOSE OF OLD SYRINGE NEEDLES USED FOR HOME INJECTIONS
NOW HAVE A FREE DROP-OFF AT THREE TRANSFER STATIONS IN MENDOCINO COUNTY. OLD NEEDLES, ALSO KNOWN AS "SHARPS", WILL
BE ACCEPTED AT THE TRANSFER STATIONS IN
UKIAH,
WILLITS
AND
CASPAR
IF THEY ARE
PROPERLY PACKAGED ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAM’S RULES. ACCEPTABLE CONTAINERS
FOR OLD NEEDLES ARE OLD DETERGENT OR BLEACH BOTTLES, CAPPED AND TAPED SHUT;
LABELED "SHARPS," OR, OFFICIAL RED HARD-PLASTIC SHARPS CONTAINERS.
NO OTHER CONTAINERS FOR SHARPS WILL BE ALLOWED. OPEN TO
HOME-GENERATED SHARPS ONLY.
TRANSFER STATIONS:
UKIAH: 3151 TAYLOR DRIVE OPEN
MON.-SAT. 8AM-4PM
WILLITS: 350 FRANKLIN ST. OPEN TUES.-SAT. 9AM-4PM
CASPAR:
14200 PRAIRIE WAY, OPEN MON.-WED. 9AM-2PM & SAT-SUN 9AM- 4PM
FRIENDS OF THE ROUND
VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY HAVE PURCHASED A LANDMARK BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN
COVELO, ADJACENT ROUND VALLEY INDIAN RESERVATION, AND PLAN TO RENOVATE IT FOR A
NEW LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER CALLED THE LIBRARY COMMONS. THE
"COMMONS" INCLUDES PLANS FOR A COMMUNITY KITCHEN, A LARGE COMMUNITY
ROOM, AND MUSEUM QUALITY CASES FOR DISPLAYS OF LOCAL AND NATIVE ARTIFACTS. THEY
HAVE A $1 MILLION FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR THE PROJECT. TO CONTRIBUTE OR FOR MORE
INFORMATION, GO TO THE LIBRARY’S WEBSITE AT
WWW.ROUNDVALLEY.ORG/LIBRARY.
CAN
YOU OFFER A RIDE TO SOMEONE GOING TO CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENTS?
THE NEED FOR TRANSPORTATION IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM FACING THE CANCER RESOURCE
CENTERS OF MENDOCINO COUNTY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A DRIVER OR WOULD LIKE
MORE INFORMATION, CALL
RITA MARTINEZ
AT
937-3833.
an unwanted fire occurs in an American home every 10 seconds. To help prevent
fires and protect your family,
FIRST 5 Mendocino
provides
free smoke alarms for your home.
Every room in your house should have a working smoke alarm. If you don’t and you
have a child age 5 or younger, you are eligible for free smoke alarms and
installation. call FIRST 5
Mendocino at:
GO-CHILD
(462-4453).
THE
SELF-HELP
LEGAL ACCESS CENTER OFFERS FREE OR LOW COST LEGAL SERVICES
TO
PEOPLE OF MENDOCINO COUNTY; ASSISTANCE WITH RESTRAINING ORDERS, SMALL CLAIMS
LITIGATION, FAMILY LAW AND OTHER LEGAL MATTERS.
MONDAY THRU THURSDAY IN ROOM 304 OF THE
UKIAH COURTHOUSE, FROM 12-4.
ON THE SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH IN THE
FT BRAGG COURTHOUSE LAW LIBRARY,
10A- NOON & 1-3P. ON THE FOURTH FRIDAY
OF EACH MONTH IN WILLITS, 10A- NOON & 1-3P.
FURTHER INFORMATION AT
468-2020 OR
MENDOCINO.COURTS.CA.GOV/SELFHELP.
STOP BY ANYTIME TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT &
FINANCING HAS MONEY TO LEND WITH A
BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR MENDOCINO COUNTY BUSINESSES WHO NEED
CAPITAL FOR EXPANSION AND WHO ARE CREATING JOBS. START UPS MAY BE ELIGIBLE TOO.
CALL 467-5953 OR GO ON LINE TO
WWW.EDFC.ORG.
THE UKIAH AREA HIGHWAY PATROL IS OFFERING MONTHLY
TEEN DRIVER CLASSES, CALLED "START SMART." SPACE IN LIMITED,
SO SIGN UP EARLY BY CALLING THE UKIAH CHP AT 467-4040, OR BY STOPPING IN THEIR
OFFICE AT 540 SOUTH ORCHARD AVENUE.
A WOMAN'S FRIEND, PREGNANCY HELP
CENTER OFFERS FREE SERVICES TO ALL WOMEN: FREE PREGNANCY TESTS,
INFORMATION ON ALL YOUR OPTIONS, PEER COUNSELING, CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND
PARENTING INFORMATION, AS WELL AS PRACTICAL HELP LIKE BABY CLOTHES AND MORE.
CALL A WOMAN'S FRIEND AT 964-1368. OPEN MON THRU FRI, 1 TO 5PM.
ADD YOUR PERSONAL TOUCH TO THE C.V
STARR COMMUNITY CENTER AND SIGRID AND HARRY SPATH AQUATIC FACILITY BY
BECOMING A PART OF THE "TILE PROJECT". THE INTERIOR WALL OF THE
FACILITY WILL BE DECORATED WITH TILES CONTAINING YOUR PERSONAL MESSAGES,
PHOTOS AND ARTWORK RENDERED IN CERAMIC TILE. TO FIND OUT HOW TO PURCHASE A
TILE ALONG WITH TILE EXAMPLES AND FURTHER DETAILS, LOG ON TO
WWW.MENDOCOASTREC.ORG.
MENDOCINO COAST DISTRICT
HOSPITAL IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR SERVICES SUCH AT REGISTRATION,
THE NORTH COAST FAMILY HEALTH CENTER AND INFORMATION SERVICES. IF YOU HAVE
SOME FREE TIME AND WOULD LIKE TO HELP, GIVE A CALL TO THE DIRECTOR OF
VOLUNTEER SERVICES AT 961-1234 EXT 291.
A HEALTHY LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR COMMUNITY'S WELL-BEING AND
NOYO FOOD FOREST NEEDS YOUR HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN. GET DIRTY AND MAKE NEW
FRIENDS AT ONE OF THEY LOCAL COMMUNITY GARDENS.
FRIDAYS, GO TO THE LEARNING
GARDEN AT FORT BRAGG HIGH SCHOOL 1-5PM FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
SATURDAYS, GROW FOOD FOR FOOD BANK AT MENDOCINO COMMUNITY
GARDEN NEXT TO THE MENDOCINO REC. CENTER 10:30 TO 2.
SUNDAY MORNINGS IN THE
CASPAR COMMUNITY GARDEN AT
THE CASPAR COMMUNITY CENTER ... AND YOU CAN GO HOME
WITH FOOD IN HAND.
OR EVERY OTHER SUNDAY FROM 1PM TIL DUSK HELP BUILD THE NEW NOYO COMMUNITY GARDEN AT
THANKSGIVING COFFEE IN FORT BRAGG,
WANT TO
KNOW MORE? CALL SUSAN AT 964-0218.
REMEMBER THE MOVIE
"FIELD OF DREAMS’
AND THE LINE "BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME?" THAT WAS 1989, AND
THAT WAS THE YEAR FOLKS GOT TOGETHER TO BUILD OUR LOCAL FIELD OF DREAMS,
MENDOCINO’S FRIENDSHIP PARK.
TODAY, ALONG WITH THE MENDOCINO LITTLE LEAGUE, THE PARK HOSTS THE ANNUAL 4TH
OF JULY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION, MENDOCINO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' SOFTBALL, COAST
YOUTH SOCCER, INFORMAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON BALL GAMES, MANY PICNICS AND
BARBEQUES. FRIENDSHIP PARK NEEDS YOUR HELP, ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
MAIL DONATIONS TO PO BOX 1680 MENDOCINO, CA 95460. ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT DOUNA
DOOLEY AT 964-5915.
THE
MENDOCINO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL HAS
WASTE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT TO RAISE MONEY FOR
THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL SOLAR PROJECT
AT PUDDING CREEK COLLECTION FACILITY.
BRING YOUR CANS AND BOTTLES , PLEASE
MENTION YOU DONATING YOUR RECYCLABLES MONIES TO THE
MCHS SOLAR FUND.
REDWOOD COAST SENIORS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
TO HELP WITH MEALS-ON-WHEELS PROGRAM. DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED IN
BOTH FORT BRAGG AND MENDOCINO AREAS TO DELIVER MEALS TO HOMEBOUND
SENIORS. TO VOLUNTEER CALL 964-0443 AND ASK FOR STEVE JORDAN.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES OF HOMEMADE
DOGGIE BISCUITS AT PAWS FOR CATS AND DOGS BENEFITS THE ANIMAL SHELTER
AND HUMANE SOCIETY HERE ON THE COAST. PAWS IS LOCATED AT 432 NORTH MAIN STREET
IN FORT BRAGG
THE CALIFORNIA RX CARD PROGRAM
A FREE" DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARD FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF
CALIFORNIA. DOWNLOAD IT
CALIFORNIA RX CARD . COM. USE AT PHARMACIES ACROSS THE
COUNTRY. RECEIVE SAVINGS OF UP TO 75%. CAN
BE USED BY UNINSURED, UNDER INSURED AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS. THOSE WHO HAVE PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE CAN USE
THE PROGRAM FOR NON-FORMULARY OR NON-COVERED DRUGS. THIS PROGRAM EVEN
COVERS SOME PET MEDICATIONS (MEDICATIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING
PHARMACIES). THE CALIFORNIA RX CARD PROGRAM HAS NO RESTRICTIONS OR
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS AND IS OPEN TO EVERY CALIFORNIA RESIDENT.
THE MENDOCINO COAST HUMANE SOCIETY IS
HAPPY TO OFFER COAST RESIDENTS A LOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER
CLINICS EVERY TUESDAY. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CALL 964-SPAY (964-7729)
ANYWHERE
IT RAINS, IT CAN FLOOD. TO FIND
OUT HOW AT RISK YOUR HOME IS AND TO FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREPARE FOR A
FLOOD, LOG ON TO
FLOODSMART.GOV
OR CALL
888-RAIN 022.
ANYTHING
THAT IMPAIRS YOUR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE LIMITS YOUR LIFE. IF YOU STUTTER,
HAVE PROBLEMS PRONOUNCING CERTAIN SOUNDS, OR DON'T ALWAYS UNDERSTAND WHAT
PEOPLE SAY TO YOU, YOU COULD HAVE A SPEECH OR LANGUAGE PROBLEM. WITH PROPER
TREATMENT YOU CAN ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THEIR IMPACT. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PROBLEMS, CALL CYNTHIA AND CASSIDY AT THE
SPEECH THERAPY DEPARTMENT at the
MENDOCINO COAST DISTRICT HOSPITAL
AT
961-4636.
ARE YOU
SEARCHING FOR A JOB OR NEW CAREER?
COME VISIT MENDOCINO WORKS
NEWLY UPDATED JOB RESOURCE CENTER. NEW COMPUTERS AND PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN
INSTALLED AND ARE READY FOR YOU! HELP WITH YOUR RESUME OR JOB INTERVIEW
SKILLS OR TYPING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE NOW!
MENDOCINO WORKS,
IN UKIAH,
631 SOUTH ORCHARD AVE; IN
WILLITS, 221 S. LENORE AVE;
AND IN FORT BRAGG,
310 E. REDWOOD.
THE FORT BRAGG SCHOOLS IS OFFERING ENGLISH
AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES, WITH MORNING CLASSES
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAYS 8:30 TO 10:30AM AT REDWOOD SCHOOL ROOM 25.
THERE WILL BE AN EVENING CLASS AT NOYO SCHOOL TUESDAY AND THURSDAYS FROM 5:30 TO
8PM. YOU CAN START BY JUST SHOWING UP AT ANY
CLASS. QUESTIONS CALL GRACE AT
964-5282. CHILDCARE WILL BE AVAILABLE.
COTTON AUDITORIUM COMMEMORATIVE SEAT PLAQUES TO
GO ON ONE OF SEATS IN THE AUDITORIUM COST $100 PER SEAT, 2 LINES OF 20
CHARACTERS. HELP PAY FOR THE RESTORATION AND LEAVE A MESSAGE TO ALL
CALL MARCIE AT 937-5257.
THE CALIFORNIA
LIFELINE TELEPHONE PROGRAM CAN NOT ONLY LOWER YOUR MONTHLY PHONE BILL,
BUT CAN ALSO HELP YOU STAY CONNECTED TO THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST: FRIENDS,
FAMILY, JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. WITH LIFELINE’S NEW INCOME
GUIDELINES, YOU MAY NOW ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE BASIC LOCAL HOME PHONE SERVICE FOR
SIX DOLLARS A MONTH OR LESS… PLUS TAX AND SURCHARGES. CALL 866-272-0349 FOR
MORE INFORMATION.
ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PREPARED FOR FIRES
OR OTHER DISASTERS? WHETHER YOU LIVE IN FORT BRAGG, COVELO, SONOMA, PETALUMA,
OR ANYWHERE IN-BETWEEN, AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SONOMA AND
MENDOCINO COUNTIES, ARE THE ONES TO CALL. BUT DON'T WAIT--GET PREPARED
NOW. MAKE YOUR HOME FIRE SAFE, LEARN TO SWIM, TAKE FIRST AID AND CPR, BECOME A
VOLUNTEER, OR DONATE FUNDS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TODAY:
577-7600 OR GO TO
THEIR WEB SITE, WWW.ARCSM.ORG.
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC ANNOUNCED A PROGRAM
FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY-IMPAIRED CUSTOMERS – MONTHLY
ENERGY BILLS IN BRAILLE.
PG&E ALSO PROVIDES MARKINGS IN BRAILLE FOR APPLIANCES SUCH AS RANGE
TOPS, OVENS AND THERMOSTATS. TO REQUEST BRAILLE BILLS CALL
(866) 743-9757.
OR TO HAVE BRAILLE LABELS BE PUT ON APPLIANCES, CALL THE
PG&E’S CUSTOMER
SERVICE LINE AT (800) PGE-5000 (800-743-5000).
ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS CAN GET NEARLY $500 AND
RENTERS CAN GET NEARLY $350 FROM THE STATE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD FOR ALL THE
DETAILS ELDERLY AND DISABLED CALIFORNIANS SHOULD
CALL THE TAX BOARD AT 800-868-4171.
HAVE YOU BEEN LAID OFF FROM WORK? HAVE YOU
BEEN RECENTLY SEPARATED FROM THE MILITARY? OR JUST LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB, OR
A DIFFERENT CAREER? THE MPIC INC. INVITES YOU TO SEE WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE
AVAILABLE, LIKE CAREER RETRAINING, SKILLS UPGRADING AND COMPUTER TRAINING.
CONTRACT THEM IN UKIAH AT 467-5910,
IN WILLITS AT 456-3782
OR IN FORT BRAGG AT 962-1001.
IT’S POSSIBLE YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR
GOVERNMENT SPONSORED HEALTH COVERAGE BUT DON’T
KNOW IT. YOU CAN FIND OUT BY ANSWERING 5 SHORT QUESTIONS IN AN ELIGIBILITY
TEST AT THE CALIFORNIA UNINSURED HELP LINE AT 800-234-1317.
MCDOG FENCED DOG PARK WILL BE
ON THE GROUNDS OF THE C. V. STARR COMMUNITY CENTER, FUTURE HOME OF THE HARRY SPATH AQUATIC CENTER.
MCDOG IS ASKING BUSINESSES TO DONATE MATERIALS OR FUNDS,
AND INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE CASH CONTRIBUTIONS. ALSO NEEDE VOLUNTEERS FOR
FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND CONSTRUCTION. LOOK FOR CONTRIBUTION CANS, OR MAIL A CHECK
TO MCRPD, ATTENTION MCDOG DOG PARK FUND, PO BOX 2387, FORT BRAGG,
95437 OR CALL
964-8163 OR EMAIL
JOHANNA@MCN.ORG.
IF YOU ARE A SENIOR IN MENDOCINO OR LAKE
COUNTIES WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT SERVICE AND BENEFITS
CALL THE SENIOR
INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TOLL FREE HOTLINE AT 800-510-2020.
THERE ARE MORE THAN 1,500 UNINSURED CHILDREN IN MENDOCINO COUNTY AND YOUR
CHILD COULD BE ONE OF THEM, EVEN IF YOU WORK FULL-TIME! FOR SEVEN DOLLARS OR
LESS PER MONTH, YOU CAN GET HEALTH INSURANCE FOR YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH
HEALTHY KIDS MENDOCINO. PROGRAM BENEFITS INCLUDE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION
COVERAGE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEALTHY KIDS MENDOCINO
CALL 463-KIDS.
THE FORT BRAGG FOOD BANK NEEDS YOUR
CLEAN GROCERY BAGS, PAPER OR PLASTIC.
BAGS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE FOOD BANK ANY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT 910
NORTH FRANKLIN. YOUR EXTRA BAGS WILL HELP THE FOOD BANK SAVE MONEY
THEY CAN USE TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR THEIR CLIENTS.
HAVE AN OLD TRAILER OR MOTOR HOME PAST ITS USEFULNESS? THE
MENDOCINO SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY WILL HELP. THEY'LL DEMOLISH AND DISPOSE OF
THEM FOR $400 PLUS TOWING CHARGE FOR UNITS UP TO 30 FEET. LARGER UNITS WILL
BE QUOTED INDIVIDUALLY, TOWING CHARGES DEPEND ON
LOCATION AND SIZE. INFORMATION, CALL MENSWA
AT 468-9710.
THE REDWOOD COAST SENIOR CENTER NOW OFFERS AN
ALZHEIMER DAY CARE RESOURCE
CENTER. INCLUDES A FREE LENDING LIBRARY,
RESPITE FOR OVERWORKED CAREGIVERS, EDUCATION, AND PERSONALIZED ADULT DAYCARE
WITH ARTS AND CRAFTS PROGRAMS, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND LIVE MUSIC AND DANCING FOR
ADULTS WITH MEMORY IMPAIRMENTS OR OTHER COGNITIVE CHALLENGES. FREE MEMORY
TESTING IS AVAILABLE. CALL 964-0443 TO LEARN MORE.
THE POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE IS SHOWING ITS AGE WITH REBAR IN THE CEMENT RUSTING.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED WITH THE HUGE EXPENSE OF RESTORATION.
SEND TAX
DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO P A L K I, P. O. BOX 11, POINT ARENA 95468.
WITHOUT YOUR HELP IT WON’T HAPPEN.
ONE PLUS ONE EQUALS 420,000. NO, THIS ISN’T NEW MATH - IT IS A FACT.
ONE UNALTERED CAT AND HER OFFSPRING CAN PRODUCE 420,000 CATS IN SEVEN YEARS.
YOU CAN HELP THIS PROBLEM BY HAVING YOUR OWN PET SPAYED OR NEUTERED.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SPAY OR NEUTER A CAT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE
EILEEN
HAWTHORNE FUND. FOR MORE INFORMATION 964-7453.
The
ukiah
senior center "sacks thrift avenue" HAS gently used items
for sale. if you would like to donate books, clothing, furniture, all sorts of
things, take them to 499 Leslie street. FOR more info,
CALL 489-5333.
JOIN THE 96 CLUB AND SUPPORT THE
MENDOCINO COAST
DISTRICT HOSPITAL. AN ANNUAL PLEDGE OF 96 DOLLARS OR MORE MAKES YOU A MEMBER IN
AN ORGANIZATION committed to supporting vital hospital programs and services on
which our community depends. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL MENDOCINO
COAST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 961-4671.
A FREE
MENDOCINO COAST CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP MEETS THE SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 11:30 A.M.
TO 1:00 P.M. AT THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
367 SOUTH SANDERSON WAY IN FORT
BRAGG. THE GROUP IS OPEN TO ALL
PEOPLE AT VARIOUS STAGES OF THE CANCER JOURNEY AND CONDUCTED IN A CARING,
NON-JUDGMENTAL ENVIRONMENT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
CANCER RESOURCE CENTER OF MENDOCINO
COUNTY
AT
937-3833.
EVERY MONTH THE
MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
OFFERS BIRD WALKS. BE
AT THE GARDENS ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH AT 9AM OR ON THE 3RD
WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 8AM FOR THE WALKS, WHICH ARE FREE WITH GARDENS
ADMISSION.
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HELPS VICTIMS OF
DISASTER, AND WANTS EVERYONE TO KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN DISASTER STRIKES. THE RED
CROSS IS OFFERING DISASTER PREPARATION INFORMATION TO BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT GROUP
OR SCHOOL AT NO CHARGE. CALL 577-7601 TO SCHEDULE A SESSION.
THE CASPAR COMMUNITY CENTER WILL HOLD A
MONTHLY FUND-RAISING BREAKFAST ON THE 4TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.
THE BREAKFAST
WILL BE SERVED FROM 9AM TO NOON. WITH A NUMBER OF GREAT VOLUNTEER COOKS INVOLVED
AND THAT MEANS THE MENU WILL VARY FROM MONTH TO MONTH. INFORMATION AT
964-4997,
CASPAR@MCN.ORG OR
JIMA@MCN.ORG
HELP MAKE THE
UKIAH SKATE PARK
ARE REALITY. MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE HELD THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 5:15
TO 6:45 AT THE UKIAH CITY HALL MEETING ROOM (411
WEST CLAY STREET). FOR MORE
INFORMATION CALL
463-6729.
MERCHANTS, ARE YOU TIRED OF GETTING
BAD CHECKS,
STARTING TO FEEL MORE LIKE A BOUNTY HUNTER THAN A BUSINESS OWNER? THE
MENDOCINO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
HAS SET UP A BAD CHECK RESTITUTION–PROSECUTION PROGRAM. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT
THIS FREE SERVICE CALL
800-454-6737.
WORRIED THAT YOUR AGING PARENT MAY NOT BE EATING RIGHT? THE
REDWOOD COAST SENIORS
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM MAY BE THE ANSWER. A HOT NUTRITIOUS MID-DAY MEAL IS
BROUGHT TO HOME BOUND SENIORS 5 DAYS A WEEK IN FORT BRAGG WITH FROZEN MEALS FOR
THE WEEKENDS. DELIVERY IS ACCOMPANIED BY A FRIENDLY FACE AND A CHECK ON THEIR
WELFARE. CALL THE
REDWOOD COAST SENIORS
AT
964-0443
FOR
MEALS ON WHEELS.
CANCER TREATMENTS CAN TAKE THEIR TOLL ON YOUR LOOKS.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
IS OFFERS FREE SESSIONS WITH A LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER
COSMETOLOGIST
TO HELP YOU REGAIN YOUR LOOKS AND TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE. RESERVE SPACE IN THE NEXT
SESSION CALL
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
IN UKIAH AT
462-7642 EXTENSION 3.
GOT A JOB OR GOING TO SCHOOL? YOU MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR
FINANCIAL HELP
WITH YOUR CHILD CARE
COSTS. TO FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THIS STATE FUNDED PROGRAM, CALL RURAL
COMMUNITIES CHILD CARE AT 964-3080.
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