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

Ukiah Independent Study Academy (UISA), in partnership with Sword & Board, hosts Ukiah’s first-ever Family Board Game Convention on Saturday, May 16, bringing together gamers of all ages for a full day of screen-free play, connection, and community. The free event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Ukiah Valley Conference […]

May 15 to 17 will a weekend focused on ecological sanitation. Explore simple, safe, and eco-friendly ways to manage human waste when disasters occur, or when systems, both municipal and private (septic systems), are under strain. Researcher, Authors and Speakers, Alisa Keesey of Santa Cruz and Nick Kawa of Ohio State University will share a […]

There’s no better way to honor Mendocino Land Trust’s 50 years of conservation than with a free guided walk on the old haul road along the Big River watershed. Explore a thriving biodiversity hotspot where redwoods meet the salt marsh. Bring your binoculars to spot herons, otters, and seals, plus learn about the flora and […]

Join Ukiah Branch Library staff for a author events in-person on the third Saturdays of each month at 3 p.m. This free event is open to both teens and adults. All are invited to share poems in any form or style or just listen to others. This month’s featured guest is, Dave Seter, Sonoma County […]

Highlight Gallery is  hosting the annual Krenov School of Fine Woodworking Graduation show in May. The show opens Saturday, May 16th running through May 25th. A reception for all the graduates is on opening day from 4-7pm, a time to meet the Krenov student with their work.  The gallery will be open all the days […]

It will be aweekend focused on ecological sanitation. Explore simple, safe, and eco-friendly ways to manage human waste when disasters occur, or when systems, both municipal and private (septic systems), are under strain. We’ll look at real-world challenges like water shortages, drought, and infrastructure breakdowns, and share practical, resilient solutions. Featuring talks by Alisa Keesey […]

Come to all ages softball at the Greenwood Community Center on Sunday May 17 for Pepper Martin Day! There’ll be hot dogs, ice cream and fresh margaritas! All proceeds go to the Elk Children’s Summer Program. Kid’s game starts at 1, Adult’s game at 2. Don’t forget to check out the rummage sale while you’re […]

jugJoin Jug Handle Creek Nature Center as they look closely and step carefully in discovery of wildflowers, guided by the ever knowledgeable Alison Gardner. Space is limited for the wildflower walk Sunday, May 17, sign up at Wildflower Walk  It's suggested: dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and a hat. Binoculars, magnifiers, notebooks, […]

The annual Mendocino Spring Poetry Celebration is Sunday, May 17th at the JD Center in Fort Bragg. Admission is free and everyone is invited to experience the poetry, and all poets are invited to read their poems. There’ll be two sessions of poetry. Doors will open at noon for signups and community fellowship, and the […]

The third Sunday of every month, parishioners of St. Michael & All Angels Church and members of the community prepare a free meal in the church kitchen for curbside pickup. There is always a main dish, veggies or salad and dessert served from 4 to 5pm. The menu for Sunday 5/17: Baked Chicken, Potatoes, Black […]

The Mendocino Coast Audubon invites you to join them for a fun and engaging presentation about the bats of Northern California! Learn how bats are the only mammals that can truly fly, how they use echolocation to "see" in the dark, and why their diet of insects—including mosquitoes and crop pests—makes them so important to […]

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 […]

Roll into some midweek fun at Point Arena skate night! Grab your friends and family and join for a fun evening on wheels. All ages and skill levels are welcome—come skate, move, and enjoy the community at  Point Arena Elementary – Multi-Purpose Room.  Cost: $10  Learn more at Mendo Coast Rec & Parks

Join Fort Bragg Unified School District and the City of Fort Bragg Police Dept for a Family Roundtable Meeting on May 21st to meet and discuss topics of interest and concern in the school district and the community. The topic for May 21st is Mental Health and Social/Emotional Support Services for students and families in […]

Discover the art of Japanese flower arranging in this hands-on workshop led by artist Keiko. You'll learn the beauty of balance, simplicity, and nature while creating your own floral arrangement to take home at the Ikebana Workshop at Chamber of Commerce offices. Cost: $25 includes instruction and flowers Sign-up at Ikebana Workshop  

Family Fun Friday party in the pool at the CV Starr Center on May 22.  It will be a night of music, disco lighting in the pool  and special amenities and more.  Pre-registration is recommend, call707-964-9446

Tai Chi Fit with David-Dorian Ross is an easygoing, beginner-friendly video class that introduces you to the flow and relaxation of Tai Chi. Led by one of the world’s most respected tai chi teachers, this session focuses on gentle movement, balance, and mindful breathing. No previous experience is needed—just follow along, relax into the rhythm, […]

Join in celebrating the creative talents and hands-on learning of Mendocino High School students at the 8th Annual Career Technical Education Spring Showcase, happening Friday, May 22nd, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Mendocino High School, Explore student work, live demonstrations, and interactive exhibits across our Culinary, Woodshop, Art, Horticulture, Electronics, and Media programs. […]

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

Our cool coastal climate, acidic soils, and mild winters allow many beautiful cultivars and species to thrive. Dennis McKiver of the American Rhododendron Society’s local chapter will teach proper planting and plant medium, fertilizing, pruning, as well as disease and pest control. All this in the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Rhodies 101 Workshop.  To sign […]

Saturday May 23 come meet the dogs from the Ukiah Animal Shelter. Meet in the Children's Room for doggie cuddles, information sessions with shelter volunteers and staff  and the opportunity to meet your new best friend

The Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association is hosting tours to the top of the lighthouse on the last full weekend of every month March through October. Tours are first-come, first-serve and will be held from 11am -2pm. They suggest arriving by 1pm to ensure you’ll make it to the top before they stop tours for the […]

Memorial Day weekend the Mendocino Rotary Foundation is hosting the Dedication of their new Peace Pole at Rotary Park in Mendocino. The Peace Pole Project is an international movement centered around the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” and the installation will feature four languages that reflect the spirit and diversity of our community: North […]

44th Annual Willits Car & Bike Show will be Sunday, May 24th,from 10 to 3 on Main Street in Downtown Willits. This year they have extended the event to begin on Main Street at East Valley Street and wrapping around East Commercial Street down to Marin Street. The Car & Bike Show will have a […]

Sunday May 24 the Kelley House will have a book sale for fans of non-fiction and history lovers...some books are 100 years old!

Come experience your Bureau of Land Management public lands on one of the free access on these days will be for U.S. citizens and residents only. Nonresidents will pay the regular standard amenity fee and any applicable nonresident fees. The BLM-managed lands, the fee-free days for 2026 are: Memorial Day (May 25) Flag Day  (June […]

coveThis Memorial Day looking for something fun and free for the kids?  The Mendocino Coast Recreation and Parks will have a  a Kids Pickleball Clinic for ages 8 to 11 at Mendocino Cove Inn.

All branches of the Mendocino County Libraries will be closed on Tuesday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.  They will reopen on Wednesday, May 27

The Fort Bragg Library Adult Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month @ 3 pm for a lively book discussion. Contact the library to reserve a copy of the monthly selection at 707-964-2020

The Ukiah Library's Fairy Tale S.T.E.M. Series, invites families to this  series where they’ll use science, technology, engineering, or math principles to make fairy tales come alive. It's “May 29at 3:30 PM.  School-aged children from kindergarten through 5th grade to join in the children’s room for a three-month series of fairy tale-themed S.T.E.M. projects, where […]

Feeling stressed? Come to the Ukiah Branch Library on Friday, May 29 between 4 to 5 p.m. to get your blood pressure tested! Learn how to check your own blood pressure at home with their requestable Blood Pressure Monitoring Kits. Mendocino County Library’s new Blood Pressure Monitoring Kits were received through the Rural Health Connection […]

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

Join the Cancer Resources Centers of Mendocino County for the 26th annual Big River Adventure and be part of something truly meaningful! Choose your adventure: run, swim, walk, or paddle. All funds raised at this event stay right here in Mendocino County, providing vital services, free of charge, to anyone faced with cancer.to sign up […]

Mendocino K-8 School Library is going to have a book sale for surplus library books, perfect for for summer reading, just $5 a bag!

Ukiah LGBTQIA2S+ Pride 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 30, in downtown Ukiah with a full day of inspiring speakers, festive music, joyful dancing. The day's events will begin with Ukiah's first City-permitted march in the street, beginning at 11:00am at. State Street and Scott Street. This year’s theme, “We All Belong,” is an […]

  Mendocino Coast Recreation and Parks invites you to an evening of music, movement, and community at a Spring Social Dance at the Caspar Community Center. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just getting started, this event is for everyone with group dance lesson with Wade at 5 followed by dancing to music from the […]

Experience a spectacular nighttime view  from atop the Point Arena Lighthouse for the (almost) Full Moon Night Tour Saturday May 30.  Enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and coast from the lantern room at the top of the Tower, and if the weather cooperates, it will be illuminated by the full moon! Lighthouse guides […]

The Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association is hosting tours to the top of the lighthouse on the last full weekend of every month March through October. Tours are first-come, first-serve and will be held from 11am -2pm. They suggest arriving by 1pm to ensure you’ll make it to the top before they stop tours for the […]

“Kelseyville or Konocti? A Report from the Front Lines in Lake County,” is the topic of the May Teach-In of the Noyo Bida Truth Project Sunday, May 31st at 2 PM at Town Hall