Mendocino Coast calendar of events
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.
Effective March 4, 2022, until rescinded: Order of the Health Officer of Mendocino County rescinding the wearing of face coverings in indoor public settings by all persons in response to the surge of COVID-19 and the spread of the Delta Variant. Strong recommendation to continue indoor masking at this time. However, indoor masking still mandated in certain settings such as schools, healthcare settings and public transportation. For more information go to mendocinocounty.org and click on novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Government Meetings
Fort Bragg online: view city government agendas and minutes at cityfortbragg.legistar.com.
Mendocino County online: View Board of Supervisors’ and Planning and Building Services agendas and minutes, and issued building permits at mendocinocounty.org. Many county government meetings are live-streamed and archived on the Mendocino County Video channel on YouTube.
Mendocino County has an up-to-date COVID-19 information site including business resources.
Mendocino Unified School District: For information and how to connect via teleconference, call 707937-5868.
Fort Bragg Unified School District: For more information, call 707-9612850 or visit www.fbusd.us
Thursday, April 21, 2022 Walk and Paddle for Cancer Resource Centers 2022
Sign up and register yourself, family or team to walk or paddle along the banks of the Big River on Saturday, May 14. Gather pledges and meet at the river to remember and celebrate those who have experienced cancer in our lives. Contact us at https://www/ crcmendocino.org/walkand-paddle.
Fort Bragg Library Earth Day
“Invest In Our Planet” is the Earth Day theme for make-and-take crafts and storytime through April 23. The Fort Bragg Library is located at 499 Laurel Street, Fort Bragg, CA.
Library Offers Wi-Fi Hot Spots
Each of the five library branches and the Bookmobile now has devices available to be loaned out for a 28-day checkout period on a first-come, first-served, walk-in basis. Each WiFi hotspot kit contains a hotspot device, charging device and instructions. These kits are for people who lack a broadband connection at home. Call the Fort Bragg Library at 707-964-2020 for more information.
CA State Library Parks Pass Program
County libraries are participating in a pilot program that will provide free, all-day parking at participating CA State Parks. Each county library received one Parks Pass hangtag. Each hangtag is limited to a 7-day non-renewable check-out period. Contact your local library, the Fort Bragg Library at 499 Laurel Street, Fort Bragg, CA, or call 707-964-2020.
Third Thursday Poetry Series
Every third Thursday at 7:00 pm online, Blake More hosts the Point Arena Poetry Zoom reading. This week it is Oakland poet Dee Allen. To watch or participate as an open mic reader, email blake@snakelyone. com
Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz Reading
This week will feature poet Dee Allen, an AfricanItalian performance poet based in Oakland, CA. The reading will take place at the Arena Market Cafe at 7:30 pm. The evening will begin with live improv jazz, followed by a featured reading by Dee Allen, and will conclude with more live improv jazz. The cafe is located at 184 Main Street, Point Arena, CA.
Mendocino Food Pantry
There is a weekly food pantry every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. held at the Mendocino Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Mendocino.
Friday, April 22, 2022 Walk and Paddle for Cancer Resource Centers 2022
Time to sign up for the annual Walk & Paddle held in person for the first time since 2019. The event raises funds for the Cancer Resource Centers which offer help, free of charge, to anyone facing cancer in Mendocino County. The event will take place on May 14 at Big River Beach on North Big River Road in Mendocino. Registration begins today at the Cancer Resource Centers’ website: crcmendocino.org.
Mendocino College Agriculture Spring Plant Sale
From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, the Ukiah campus of Mendocino College at 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, CA, will hold a fundraiser for the college’s agricultural department. The sale will feature summer vegetables, berries, hardy perennials, CA native xeriscape, and hard to find plants. For more information, phone 707-468-3000 or go online to: mendocino.edu/plantsale.
Park Prescription Day
Join MendoParks and the Mendocino Mermaids for a “Park Prescription” Earth Day celebration, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, at the Mendocino Headlands State Park. Meet at the Ford House Visitor Center at 735 Main Street, Mendocino, CA. An open-air paint class will be led by Mermaid Sierra. Other activities will be yoga, a dance party, and park clean-up. All activities are free but please register for the paint class as space is limited. To register go to mendocino-area- parks-association.networkfor good. com/events.
Friday Free Clothing Pop Up Swap
Every Friday (weather permitting) from 11-4 p.m., the Fort Bragg Food Bank crew of staff and volunteers will be out front at 910 North Franklin Street sorting clothing for the Friday Free Clothing Pop Up Swap, open to clients and community members to come to look through and take home — all for free.
Friday Skate Night
Friday nights from 7 to 9 is family skate night at the Old Rec Gym in Fort Bragg — 213 E Laurel St. The cost is $5 per day and participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign them in. Questions call 707 964-9446.
Mendocino Farmers Market
Every Friday, Noon-2 p.m., Downtown Mendocino at Howard and Main Street. 707-357-6035, or www.mcfarm.org.
Saturday, April 23, 2022 Walk and Paddle for Cancer Resource Centers 2022
Time to sign up for the annual Walk & Paddle held in person for the first time since 2019. The event raises funds for the Cancer Resource Centers which offer help, free of charge, to anyone facing cancer in Mendocino County. The event will take place on May 14 at Big River Beach on North Big River Road in Mendocino. Registration begins today at the Cancer Resource Centers’ website: crcmendocino.org.
Mendocino College Agriculture Spring Plant Sale
From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, the Ukiah campus of Mendocino College at 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, CA, will hold a fundraiser for the college’s agricultural department. The sale will feature summer vegetables, berries, hardy perennials, CA native xeriscape, and hard to find plants. For more information, phone 707-468-3000 or go online to: mendocino.edu/plantsale.
Tire Take Back
This Saturday CalTrans will celebrate Earth Day with a tire take back day from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, or until capacity is reached. It will take place at the Ukiah Railroad Depot Lot, located at 309 East Perkins Street, Ukiah. CA. The entrance is located on East Clay Street, of Main Street. Limit of 9 tires per trip. Phone: 707-762-1400.
4th Annual Almost Fringe Festival
Loosely based on the International Fringe Art Movement, this festival is a celebration of the Point Arena community and all things creative from traditional to cutting edge, to artsy, to agrarian. The festival begins at 10:00 am with yoga in the park and the Wind & Whales Celebration at the Lighthouse with the Berkeley Kite Wranglers. Live music will be playing at various locations, and poets will read in Centennial Plaza. There will be a high school drama club performance, and a Pop-Up Craft Fair at Druids Hall from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Coast Highway Art Collective will sponsor Art Openings. The Library will also host a variety of activities, and Action Network will have art, face painting, music and bubbles at the park from noon to 2:00 pm. Healing artists will be on hand, and local restaurants and food vendors will be serving from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Small Plates and Karaoke will perform from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For a complete schedule, go to PointArena.net.
24th Annual Legendary Boonville Beer Festival
This non-profit event will take place at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 14400 Highway 28, Boonville, CA, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The theme this year is Mardi Gras. Tickets are $45 each. For tickets and more information go to: info@ avbc.com and click on upcoming events.
Spring Fling
The annual Montessori del Mar Community School Spring Fling fundraiser will be held this year at the Mendocino Grove, located at 9601 CA Highway 1, Mendocino, CA. This year will be a sit-down meal catered by Georgia’s Kitchen from Berkeley with live jazz by Zida and Ira. Trillium will provide a spring dessert. After dinner will be a DJ dance party under the stars. A special kids’ meal with a dessert bar will be available, along with organized kids ‘activities. Tickets are $65. To purchase tickets, go to alicia.abuliak@gmail.com.
Kelley House Walking Tour
Kelley House docents lead Mendocino Historic District walking tours on Saturdays at 11:00 am. $20 per person. Meet by the flagpole. Drop by or book in advance at kelleyhousemuseum.org. 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino. 707-9375791.
Storytime at Fort Bragg Library
Storytime will be held from 11:30 am to Noon, weather permitting. The theme is Earth Day for make-and-take crafts. The library is located at 400 East Laurel Street, Fort Bragg, CA. 707-964-2020.
Volunteers in Parks Program
The California State Parks has local volunteer opportunists at eight different Mendocino parks from Manchester to MacKerricher. For details, contact: Amelia at (707) 9372645 or email Schall.Amelia@parks.ca.gov.
Sunday, April 24, 2022 Walk and Paddle for Cancer Resource Centers 2022
Time to sign up for the annual Walk & Paddle held in person for the first time since 2019. The event raises funds for the Cancer Resource Centers which offer help, free of charge, to anyone facing cancer in Mendocino County. The event will take place on May 14 at Big River Beach on North Big River Road in Mendocino. Registration begins today at the Cancer Resource Centers’ website: crcmendocino.org.
Walking Tour at the Kelley House
Kelley House docents lead Mendocino Historic District Walking tours on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. $20 per person. Meet by the flagpole. 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino 707-9375791. www.kellyhousemuseum.org.
Opus Chamber Music Series-Noyo Consort
The Noyo Consort is Don Benham on trombone and Jason Kirkman on piano. They will be joined by celebrated flutist Mindy Rosenfield. They will present duo and trio pieces, including a world premiere of a piece especially written for them. It will be held from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at Mendocino Presbyterian Church, 44831 Main Street, Mendocino, CA. Tickets are $25 each. To purchase, contact symphony@mcn.org. Phone: 707-937-5441.
Monday, April 25, 2022 Walk and Paddle for Cancer Resource Centers 2022
Time to sign up for the annual Walk & Paddle held in person for the first time since 2019. The event raises funds for the Cancer Resource Centers which offer help, free of charge, to anyone facing cancer in Mendocino County. The event will take place on May 14 at Big River Beach on North Big River Road in Mendocino. Registration begins today at the Cancer Resource Centers’ website: crcmendocino.org.
New Fishing Regulations
California Fish and Wildlife Commission has adopted emergency fishing regulations due to rivers’ low flow and the salmon and steelhead runs. It is the responsibility of the fisherperson to call for the status of coastal rivers in Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte Counties. The phone messages will be updated no later than 1 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays as needed. Call 707822-3164.
Fort Bragg Vaccine Clinic Tuesday, April 26, 2022 COVID Testing Fort Bragg
COVID testing is available in Fort Bragg outside the Veterans’ Building on Tuesdays, from 9:00 am to 12:45 pm, and 2:00 pm to 4:45 pm. The location is 383 North Harrison Street.
Tuesday in the Tent
Every week it’s Tuesdays in the Tent at the Mendocino Coast Clinics from 2 to 5 pm. All vaccines are available, including 3rd doses for the immune-compromised, and boosters. It’s a drive-thru in the white tent on the north side of the clinic, no appointment is needed. Boosters are now available for children aged 12 and up, if it has been at least 6 months since their second dose if they received Moderna or Pfizer, or at least 2 months if they received Johnson & Johnson. Parental consent is required for anyone under 18 to receive a vaccine. Please follow all traffic signage and instructions for the vaccine clinic on Tuesday, and please do not come early.
Kelley House Museum Tour
Kelley House docents lead Mendocino Historic District walking tours on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm. $20 per person. Meet by the flagpole. Drop by or book in advance at kelleyhousemuseum.org. 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino. 707-9375791.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Mendocino Coast Community Blood Drive
Sign up now for blood donation. Appointments are on April 27 and April 28 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at the Fort Bragg Town Hall, located at Main and Laurel Streets in Fort Bragg, CA. Call now to save your time: 707-87725VITAL.
COVID Testing Fort Bragg
The Mendocino Coast Clinic has free drive-up COVID Surveillance testing (for people with no symptoms) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on both Wednesday and Thursday. These are different tests and are processed differently. If you have symptoms, call the Clinic at 707-964-1251 to get assessed and see if you need to be tested. If you have been exposed, please wait for 3 or 4 days before asking to be tested. You will not get a true result if the test is done too early after exposure. The location is 205 South Street.
On Mondays Mendocino County Public Health at 120 West Fir Street in Fort Bragg offers all vaccines, including 3rd doses for the immune-compromised, and boosters. Hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm for lunch. Sign up for an appointment at MyTurn.gov. A parent or a legal guardian must print and sign a consent for minors for the The food pantry will be Pfizer vaccine. Go to mendocinocountypublichealth. open Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. It is located org and click on Consent in Albion behind the Form. Albion Grocery and the U.S.
Post Office.
Albion Food Pantry Fort Bragg Farmers Market
Every Wednesday, 2-4:30 p.m., Downtown Fort Bragg at Laurel and Franklin Streets. 707-357-6035, or www.mcfarm.org
Send calendar listings by noon on Friday to events@ advocate-news.com. Please contact us about how to publicize paid classes and workshops. All content is subject to editing.