Local Notes
If you have questions regarding COVID-19, call the County Public Health Office at 707-472-2759. To contact the City of Fort Bragg, call 707-961-2823. All Fort Bragg citizens may contact the Fort Bragg Police Department at 707-964-0200 and staff will direct you to the appropriate agency.
Covid Vaccines, Boosters, and Testing
Mendocino Coast Clinics are doing free drivethrough COVID vaccines every Tuesday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm in the white tent at the back of the clinic at 205 South Street in Fort Bragg. If you would like a booster, please call 707-964-1251 to make an appointment. Please bring your vaccine card with you for your booster or second dose so it can be updated for you.
COVID vaccines are now available for children ages 5 and up, and Mendocino Coast Clinics is partnering with the local schools to vaccinate children. If you have not heard from your child’s school, please call 707964-1251 to make an appointment to get your child vaccinated.
COVID testing continues at the white tent at 205 South Street every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, and every Thursday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Call 707-964-1251 to schedule your test.
The Adventist Health team has Moderna and the J&J vaccines all available through the Primary Care team located at 721 River Dr., Suite A in Fort Bragg. To make an appointment, call the Adventist Health offices at 707-961-4631 and press option 3 to set a time and date available to receive yours.
Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade
The annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade will be held on December 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Fort Bragg. Tree lighting begins at 6 pm in front of the Guest House Museum with the Holiday Lights Parade to follow at 6:30 p.m. The parade route this year is West Pine St. to Franklin St. to Oak St. to Main St. to West Pine St. For more information, visit city.fortbragg.com.
Volunteers Needed for Light Parade
The Fort Bragg Police Department is looking for volunteers to assist with traffic control during the upcoming Holiday Lights Parade on December 4.
Volunteers will assist as safety officers at crosswalks and assist with road closures. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Acting Sergeant Anthony Welter at 707-961-2800 ext. 168 or atawelter@fortbragg.com.
Elder Climate Action Network
Take a lunch break every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. on the corner of Hwy. 1 (Main St.) and E. Laurel St. in front of Fort Bragg Town Hall! Elders Climate Action Network is building a non-partisan movement committed to changing our nation’s policies — our planet’s changing climate is an emergency affecting all of us. For more information, call 510-459-9448.
Mendocino Community Library Hours
The Mendocino Community Library is now open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for in-person visits, browsing, and check out. Masks are required inside the library. Stop by to peruse the latest books, audiobooks, and DVDs.
The library is located on the corner of Little Lake Rd. and William St., across from the Art Center.
For more information, please call 707-937-5773 or visit mendocinocommunitylibrary.org.
Second Chance December at Food Bank
Vectra 3D flea/tick treatment for dogs, free collars, leashes, and much more will be available at the Fort Bragg Food Bank, 910 N. Franklin St., Friday, December 3rd, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. For more information, call Second Chance at 707-964-7770.