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

Hare Creek in Fort Bragg, monthly stewardship days are the First Mondays from 10am-12noon. Meet at the south end of the Mendocino Community College Coast Campus parking Lot, walk down to trailhead.

Join the Noyo Center for a  live on Zoom, or as part of  an in-person viewing party at the Noyo Center Marine Field Station for Researcher Diane Alps joins to kick off the Gray Whale Migration Challenge speaker series on Tuesday March 3 with a Happy Hour 5:00-6:00 PM; presentation at 6:00 PM . For […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

The Gardens has partnered with the Blue Zone Project of Mendocino County to launch a Walking Moai — a monthly walking group setting out to boost wellness, build friendships, and take in some of the most breathtaking views on the coast. The group meets at 9 AM on the first Friday of each month, through […]

Friends of the Ukiah Library Book Sale host a book sale at the  Library on the first Friday and Saturday of every month.  Friday sale hours are from 4-7 PM and Saturday from 10 AM – 3 PM.

Medium Art Center announces its first Youth Makers Market on First Friday, March 6th.  The Medium Art Center is looking for young entrepreneurs who want to sell their handmade wares. Original artwork, crafts, soaps, candles, and more are welcome.  For all the details go to Makers Market

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

New to the world of birding, then you’ll want to join the Mendocino Coast Audubon Society Beginning Birding Walks the first Saturday of the month at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Join the monthly hiking Moai on the first Saturday of each month through April 2026 explore a different Mendocino County trail. For the meeting location and carpool information along with future trails go to Hiking Moai . October 4: Russian Gulch – 12301 N. Highway 1, MendocinoNovember 1: Angelo Coast Range Reserve – 42101 Wilderness […]

VIP Petcare will be at  Mendo Mill in Willits offering access affordable, preventive care for your pet. You can find more information on VIP and their vaccines the VIP Petcare website

At the Dare to Repair: Modern Patchwork class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of patchwork: cutting, piecing, and joining fabric, while transforming worn garments and scraps into unique designs. It will cover simple material selection, basic hand-stitching, and visible-mending techniques. You’ll leave with a modern patchwork sample that celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the art of repair. […]

Friends of the Ukiah Library Book Sale host a book sale at the  Library on the first Friday and Saturday of every month.  Friday sale hours are from 4-7 PM and Saturday from 10 AM – 3 PM.

Kids Craft Time—Kids & families come and make a fun craft the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 11 am-12 pm at the Fort Bragg Library. You bring the enthusiasm; they supply the rest!

The weekend lineup includes a Chowder Tasting Competition, Wine Walk, trolley rides, guided whale talks and walks, whale-themed activities and education, family-friendly fun, and plenty more to keep you happily occupied between whale sightings.

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)  

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.

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.

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

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.

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  

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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  

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

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.

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 […]

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 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

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

It story and craft time at the Fort Bragg Library on Saturday morning March 21

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.

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 […]

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,  

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

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 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 […]