Chowder Tasting Competition at Crown Hall 11a-1p ($25) Wine Walk in the Mendocino Village 1-4 ($75) Whale watching station on Mendocino Headlands11-2 "The Boy Who Talks to Whales (Movie) Kelley House 4-5:30 ($10) Flashback to 1976: 50th Anniversary Whale War Celebration, Crown Hall 5-8pm (dance) ($20)
The Kelley House will have a special screening of the film, The Boy Who Talks to Whales, on Saturday March 7. The movie was filmed over 50 years ago, the story follows 15 year old Andy and his Uncle Will as they search for a grey whale named Gigi.
Flashback to 1976 and the 50th Anniversary Whale War Celebration. Get ready to dance, celebrate, and honor the community that helped protect our coast 50 years ago.
Mark your calendar for the 33rd Anderson Valley Variety Show coming to the AV Solar Grange March 6 & 7th. Two nights, two different fantastic vaudeville style shows! Local acrobats, storytellers, dancers & musicians, silly skits, performing animals and of course…the infamous ”opening act!” The 50/50 CASH Raffle both nights and food concession support the […]
Come dancing to the music of the Flatwheelers with Lea Smith as caller, square dancing, polkas and rounds on the first Saturday of the the month at Space Theater. The $12 admission goes to the SPACE Scholarship Program and to Untied Disaster Relief of Northern California.
Oscar Wilde’s most beloved comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, is coming to Willits, and it arrives dressed to delight. The a play about double lives, sharp manners, and the extraordinary trouble we go to in order to be taken seriously. It’s fast, funny, and exquisitely silly, with language that sparkles and characters who insist […]
Saturday Night Superstars concert for March 7 will be Van Morrison at the Glastonbury Festival on June 21, 1984
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.
Have you ever wanted to turn wood? Maybe you did before in wood shop. The second Sunday of each month at 2:30 pm the Mendocino Wood Turners Guild meets at the North of Town Industrial Park space number 11. You can learn to turn wooden bowls and other objects, see demonstrations and learn this fun […]
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
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Trying to trace your family tree and can’t get past the first branch? The Willits Library host a monthly Genealogy Round Table. It’s an interactive discussion group on how to build your family tree with an emphasis on on-line search methods. They meet the second Wednesday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30.
The Noyo Center will be live on Zoom, plus an in-person viewing party at the Noyo Center Marine Field Station for Part Two of the Whale Migration Challenge with speaker Alisa Schulman-Janiger. Happy Hour 5:00-6:00 PM; presentation at 6:00 PM. For the Zoom link go to Noyo Center Zoom
The monks will work with children and adults to demonstrate beautiful Tibetan calligraphy, a tradition that has been practiced in Tibet for over 800 years.The workshop will be at the Mendocino Art Center from 2 to 4 on March 12
The Redwood Coast Senior Center host a Monthly Meeting - People with Parkinson’s their Caregivers . Meetings begin with about 45 minutes together as one group, often featuring guest speakers such as physical therapists, neurologists, social workers, or others knowledgeable about Parkinson’s. After the group session, they divide into two smaller groups—People with Parkinson’s and […]
On Thursday March 12 Monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery will walk from the Mendocino Art Center to the Mendocino Headlands. There, you are welcome to participate in a traditional Community Blessing ceremony held at the ocean. Followed by a community potluck at 5 to 7 pm at the Mendocino Art Center
Caspar Walking Club Caspar Walking Club invites you to join your fellow Casparados, friends and neighbors in a Walking Moai with Blue Zones Project Mendocino County. They will enjoy state park trails and neighborhood strolls Thursday afternoons. For more information visit: mendocinocounty.bluezonesproject.com or contact casparvolunteer@gmail.com Ongoing unless cancelled due to weather.
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 […]
Discover the art of Japanese flower arranging in this hands-on Ikebana workshop led by artist Keiko. You'll learn the beauty of balance, simplicity, and nature while creating your own floral arrangement to take home. This workshop is the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce office on Franklin in downtown […]
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens welcomes school groups, charter tours, and community organizations to enjoy the beauty of the 47-acre garden by the sea. Docents are active year-round, learning, sharing their knowledge, and providing group tours for people of all ages. The annual volunteer docent training is coming up. They are looking for enthusiastic garden […]
Mendocino Seed Exchanges and gardening events are happening, bring seeds, take seeds. Saving and sharing seeds can help you become more self-sufficient and independent. Participate by taking home some seeds you want to plant this year. Bring any seeds you are not going to plant out, and give them to someone else. Friday March 13 […]
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
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
Caspar Community Center welcomes you to join them the 2nd Friday of each month through March for a night of fun, food, and music with your friends and neighbors at Caspar Pub Night. In the South Room, the Caspar chefs will be cooking up soup with fresh rolls which will be sold as a benefit […]
Second Sunday of every month is the Willits Senior Center Breakfast where you have your choice of All-you-can-eat pancakes with your choice of either bacon or sausage links with two eggs. or Biscuits and Gravy with two eggs.All Breakfasts include your choice of coffee or tea or orange juice or milk.
Come to the monthly Redwood Valley Grange Second Saturday flea market from 9 to 2. They have everything, tools, household items, vintage, crafts. Also free seeds and puzzles! Snacks and drinks available. Have something to sell? Rent a table for $15, $10 for grange members. Call 707-367-0693 to reserve
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
Mendocino Seed Exchanges and gardening events are happening, bring seeds, take seeds. Saving and sharing seeds can help you become more self-sufficient and independent. Participate by taking home some seeds you want to plant this year. Bring any seeds you are not going to plant out, and give them to someone else. The Anderson Valley Grange […]
Whale Watching Walks at Spring Ranch 10-11 Margarita Madness at Little River Inn noon-3 ($53) Mocktail Trail participating inns 3-5 ($25)
The second Saturday of the month is the Manchester Grange Community Market with fresh produce, homemade goods, handcrafted items from local farmers and artisans.
March 14 join the Noyo Center for Marine Science for a Whale Walk, an easy, family-friendly coastal walk of approximately 1.6 miles round-trip along the Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail. During the walk, participants will learn about gray whale migration, including how to spot whales from shore, what researchers study along the migration route, and why […]
Could your bookcase use a bit of breathing room? The second Saturday of the month the Friends of the Fort Bragg take book donations from noon to 3 in the alley to the west of the library Please No: Periodicals, Text books, Travel Guides, “Sticky Cook Books, Medical, Health or Self help books, no CDS […]
Join California State Park Interpreters for an evening of songs, stories, trivia, and s'mores celebrating the Whale Festival. Cozy up around the campfire, sip some cocoa, and watch the sunset on the beach in Van Damme State Park while learning why we celebrate the charismatic cetacean of the season- the Eastern Pacific Gray Whale! Free […]
Frankie and the Lost Souls Album Release Show
Symphony of the Redwoods March Concert at Cotton Auditorium will include music by Beethoven and Mendelssohn. Anyone 18 or under gets in free as well as any adult bring someone 18 or under
Saturday Night Superstars concert for March 14 will be Subdudes recorded at Fort Bragg’s Cotton Auditorium on March 19, 2011
Scout for spouts on this guided walk through Van Damme State Park's Spring Ranch property! California State Park Interpreters will guide visitors through this stunning area to watch for the magnificent migrating Eastern Pacific Gray Whale. Learn the incredible story of this fascinating population of cetaceans! Binoculars provide, All ages welcome Dog friendly (leash required) […]
Hop aboard the Kraken for a whale watching excursion with Noyo Center Naturalists, and stay for an optional behind the scenes Bone Room Tour with members of our collections team at the Noyo Center Marine Field Station. For reservations contact Anchor Charters at 707-964-4550
Symphony of the Redwoods March Concert at Cotton Auditorium will include music by Beethoven and Mendelssohn. Anyone 18 or under gets in free as well as any adult bring someone 18 or under
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. Volunteer Cooks are needed for meal menu planning and […]
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. This month it’s Chili con carne, Cornbread, Salad and Fudge brownies. ALL FREE. Curbside pick up at 201 East Fir Street at Franklin. Volunteer […]
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
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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
Caspar Walking Club Caspar Walking Club invites you to join your fellow Casparados, friends and neighbors in a Walking Moai with Blue Zones Project Mendocino County. They will enjoy state park trails and neighborhood strolls Thursday afternoons. For more information visit: mendocinocounty.bluezonesproject.com or contact casparvolunteer@gmail.com Ongoing unless cancelled due to weather.
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 […]
Discover the art of Japanese flower arranging in this hands-on Ikebana workshop led by artist Keiko. You'll learn the beauty of balance, simplicity, and nature while creating your own floral arrangement to take home. This workshop is the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce office on Franklin in downtown […]
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or wanting to sustain your weight loss success, support is important for continued success in your wellness journey. Join the free monthly support group meetings at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley and get support from your peers and expert dietitians who will share proven techniques and tips to reach your […]
Join artist, Mary-Ellen Campbell, once a month at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens for two hours of Nature Journaling. The Mendocino Coast Nature Journaling Club gathers inside of the Gardens’ front entrance where Mary-Ellen will give a brief introduction to Nature Journaling, then you go out to draw and make observations then return together at […]
Friday afternoons this spring the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens host a guided Rhododendron Walk at with Dennis McKiver of the American Rhododendron Society’s local chapter. More than 1,000 rhododendrons can be seen blooming throughout the Gardens during peak bloom in March, April, and May. This weekly guided tour begins at the Gardens main entrance Fridays […]
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
Hit & Run Theater will do two improvised comedy shows at the Caspar Community Center March 20 and 21. All skits are made up on the spot based on audience suggestions! Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show will start at 7 pm.Tickets will be available at the door (cash or check or Venmo), […]
Saturday March 21 Soroptimist Whale Walk & Run 7:30-10a Whale Walks with Mendo Parks MacKerricher 10-11a Whale Story & Craft Time at Fort Bragg Library 10:30 Whales on Wheels bike ride Town Hall 11a-1p ($25) Chowder Tasting Competition Town Hall 11a-1p ($25) Wild Monterey Bay Book Signing at Discovery Center noon-3 Fort Bragg Rotary Beer Festival […]
The 38th Annual Whale Run & Walk happens Saturday Mach 21 with events for everyone, a kiddy race, 5 and 10k run a half marathon and a5 fun walk. For more information and to sign up go to Whale Run & Walk
Soroptimist International of Fort Bragg and Noyo Sunrise is proud to sponsor and host the 38th Annual Whale Run & Walk Saturday, March 21. The run and walk along the coast that includes a Kiddie Race, 10k and 5k runs and a Fun Walk. For all the details and to regerster go to Whale Run
Whale Festival will be in Downtown Fort Bragg the weekend of March 21–22 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary Whale War, when Fort Bragg proudly stood up for its whales. The weekend lineup includes a Chowder Tasting Competition, Downtown Wine Walk, the Fort Bragg Beer Festival, a 10K/5K Whale Run & Walk, a […]
It story and craft time at the Fort Bragg Library on Saturday morning March 21
Saturday March 21 is Fort Bragg Whale Festival with chowder tasting and a wine and music walk. Taste the coast’s best chowders from Fort Bragg’s favorite eateries, all under one roof, and vote for your top pick in the People’s Choice Award. Join us at Fort Bragg Town Hall, 363 N. Main St., to kick […]
March 21 the Noyo Center's Discovery Center will host a a special Wild Monterey Bay book signing with Jodi Fredian from noon to 3.
Fort Bragg Rotary Club’s Beer Fest will be Saturday, March 21 at the Eagles Hall from no0n-4pm for an incredible selection of beer and live music.
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 […]
Part Three of the Whale Migration Challenge speaker series, The Magic of Monterey Bay will be March 21. Join award-winning marine photographer and whale researcher Jodi Frediani for an evening focused on whales and the rich marine life of our coast . Jodi will be here in person for a 45-minute science talk, followed by […]
Saturday evening join MacKerricher State Park for the Whale Festival Campfire Program. Songs, stories, s’mores, and whale trivia. MacKerricher Campfire Center, across from park entrance kiosk and visitor center. Parking in group camp.
Equinox Mendocino Spirits 3/21 6-8 Join Willits Center for the Arts for a magical equinox evening exploring the Art of Distillation with Mendocino Spirits, on Saturday March 21, from 6 to 8pm. Distillery owners Crispin Cain and Tamar Kaye will present a tasting of their whisky, gin, and bourbon, distilled and bottled in Redwood Valley. […]
Hit & Run Theater will do two improvised comedy shows at the Caspar Community Center March 20 and 21. All skits are made up on the spot based on audience suggestions! Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show will start at 7 pm.Tickets will be available at the door (cash or check or Venmo), […]
Saturday Night Superstars concert for March 21 will be Cream at the Oakland Coliseum Arena on October 4, 1968
Saturday March 21 Soroptimist Whale Walk & Run 7:30-10a Whale Walks with Mendo Parks MacKerricher 10-11a Whale Story & Craft Time at Fort Bragg Library 10:30 Whales on Wheels bike ride Town Hall 11a-1p ($25) Chowder Tasting Competition Town Hall 11a-1p ($25) Wild Monterey Bay Book Signing at Discovery Center noon-3 Fort Bragg Rotary Beer Festival […]
The Little Lake Grange Pancake Breakfast is the fourth Sunday, of the month, serving, what they call, “a plate of the best “scratch” pancakes & local farm scramble eggs to be found anywhere around.” All you can eat pancakes, choose our Sourdough Wholegrain, Hank’s Famous Buttermilk Pancakes or Gluten-free, Beeler’s Quality Bacon, Organic Local Farm […]
The 4th Sunday of the month is the Caspar 4th Sunday Breakfast from 9 to 11am at the Caspar Community Center. Each month has a different menu featuring organic, locally sourced food
Join the Noyo Center for Marine Science for Whales on Wheels, an 12-mile out-and-back, family-friendly bike ride along the coastal trail from Noyo Headlands to the MacKerricher State Park Visitor Center and back. The ride will be led by Noyo Center volunteer naturalists who will share insights about whale migration, local marine life, and what’s […]
For Fort Bragg Whale Festival, MacKerricher Park will have walks and activities on Saturday – Sunday, March 21 & 22. They invited you to come visit their 3 “Cetacean Stations” to learn about the Eastern Pacific Gray Whale and why we celebrate this festival. Trail access point: Laguna Point, MacKerricher State Park,
Whale Festival will be in Downtown Fort Bragg the weekend of March 21–22 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary Whale War, when Fort Bragg proudly stood up for its whales. The weekend lineup includes a Chowder Tasting Competition, Downtown Wine Walk, the Fort Bragg Beer Festival, a 10K/5K Whale Run & Walk, a […]
Sunday March 22 from 11am – 3pm MacKerricher State Park needs your Help preserve the fully articulated whale skeleton by applying a coat of paint to the bones. Paint and brushes will be provided, volunteers should be wearing painting clothes, all ages and painting talents are welcome. Cocoa provided.
Join the Noyo Center for Marine Science for a Whale Walk, an easy, family-friendly coastal walk of approximately 1.6 miles round-trip along the Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail. During the walk, participants will learn about gray whale migration, including how to spot whales from shore, what researchers study along the migration route, and why these coastal […]
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
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.
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 […]
Join the Mendocino Film Festival March 24 for a delightful evening of fun, French cuisine with stunning ocean views at the Ledford House for the Annual Fundraiser Funds the Primary Screening Space at the Heart of the Festival. Dinner tickets on sale at Mendocino Film Festival website
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.
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
Caspar Walking Club Caspar Walking Club invites you to join your fellow Casparados, friends and neighbors in a Walking Moai with Blue Zones Project Mendocino County. They will enjoy state park trails and neighborhood strolls Thursday afternoons. For more information visit: mendocinocounty.bluezonesproject.com or contact casparvolunteer@gmail.com Ongoing unless cancelled due to weather.
Whale Migration Speaker Series Finale will be Community Cetacean Lovers’ Social, Get Down with the Locals Who Study our local whales as the gray and humpback whales return from Mexico to cruise along our coastline, some with newborn calves in tow. This community social centers on what’s happening right off our local shores during this […]
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 […]
Discover the art of Japanese flower arranging in this hands-on Ikebana workshop led by artist Keiko. You'll learn the beauty of balance, simplicity, and nature while creating your own floral arrangement to take home. This workshop is the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce office on Franklin in downtown […]
Friday afternoons this spring the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens host a guided Rhododendron Walk at with Dennis McKiver of the American Rhododendron Society’s local chapter. More than 1,000 rhododendrons can be seen blooming throughout the Gardens during peak bloom in March, April, and May. This weekly guided tour begins at the Gardens main entrance Fridays […]
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
Whale walks and talks at Greenwood Museum and at Point Area Lighthouse 10-3 Cornhole Tournament hosted b;ye Mendo County Rec and Parks at St Paul's Community Center ,($30) Live music with"Burning Down the House" at Arena Theater doors open at 7:30 tickets $25 in advance $30 at the door
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 […]
The Mendocinoc Coast Rec and Parks invited you to a family day of fun with a Cornhole tournament at St. Paul’s Community Center Saturday March 28
Drop in at the Discovery Center for a hands-on art and science experience celebrating local humpback whales. Learn how scientists identify individual whales by their flukes and why every humpback tail is unique, then create your own whale fluke print to take home. $10–$25 per print (materials included)
Saturday Night Superstars concert for March 28 will be The Who performing Tommy at the Royal Albert Hall on April 1, 2017
