Local Notes

— Local Notes items to events@advocate-news.com, or mail them to 690 S. Main St., Fort Bragg.

If you have questions regarding COVID-19, call the County Public Health Office at 707-234-6051. To contact the City of Fort Bragg, call 707-9612823. All Fort Bragg citizens may contact the Fort Bragg Police Department at 707-964-0200 and staff will direct you to the appropriate agency.

Roses for mammograms in October

Raising awareness of the fact that mammograms save lives, during October Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Hospital and Soroptimist International Noyo Sunrise will be giving a pink rose to each person receiving a mammogram during the month. The Radiology Department is typically busy in October and appointments should be made in advance. Dozens of roses are given away each week.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the United States, about one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Early detection is the key to successfully fighting and living with breast cancer. The Radiology Department contact number is 707-961- 4665.

Roses for Mammograms is a major program of Soroptimist International Noyo Sunrise. For information on upcoming Soroptimist programs and projects contact Judy Whitlock, 707-964-7483.

Second Chance at the Food Bank

On Friday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers will be at the Fort Bragg Food Bank (910N. Franklin St.) providing free Frontline+ flea/tick repellent for the dogs of low-income folks. You need not bring your dog to the Food Bank, so you can pick up the repellent quickly and safely. Information about free puppy shots, spay/neuter and nail clipping will be available, as well as leashes, collars, etc. This is a project of Second Chance, Helping the Pets of People in Need. For more information, call 707-964-7770. To learnmore about this all-volunteer group’s work, visit SecondChanceFortBragg.org.

Mendocino High School reunion postponed

The Mendocino High School reunion for the classes of the 1960s previously scheduled for Oct. 2, 3, and 4, 2020 at Crown Hall in Mendocino regrettably has been canceled because of public health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 Virus. The reunion has been rescheduled to Oct. 1, 2, and 3, 2021 at Crown Hall.

For more information about the reunion events, reservations, payments and other details, visit the Reunion Website at: https://mendocinohighreunion1960s.myevent.com/

HazMobile in Fort Bragg

The HazMobile will be in Fort Bragg from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3, at Fort Bragg Disposal, 219 Pudding Creek Road, for your dangerous chemicals that can’t go in the trash. The HazMobile collects at some locations in Mendocino County almost every weekend. The schedule and more information are available by calling the local Recycling Hotline, 707468-9704, or on the internet at MendoRecycle.org.

Food Bank Food Distribution in Mendocino

Each Thursday the Fort Bragg Food Bank will be giving bags of food free to anyone in Mendocino outside of Preston Hall, 44831 Main St., next to Presbyterian Church from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

League of Women Voters present Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters of Mendocino County will present a Candidate Forum for candidates for the Mendocino Coast Recreation & Parks District (Long Term). It will be held via Zoom, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 7: to 8:30 p.m. Register to join the forum using this link: https://my.lwv.org/california/mendocino-county/event/mcrpd-candidateforum.

All five candidates have agreed to participate. Each will present an opening statement, and then answer questions from the audience. Closing statements from the candidates will complete the forum, which will be moderated by a League member. For more information, call 707-937- 4952.

Food Bank Kids Box Program on Wednesdays

The Fort Bragg Food Bank Kids Box Program is held every Wednesday, from noon to 3 p.m. No tag needed. Thank you to the James G. Cummings Foundation and Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund for feeding our families. Pull up to the curbside. Put on your mask and open your trunk. Wait for their volunteers to load your food. And drive away with extra food. Fort Bragg Food Bank is located at 910N. Franklin St. For more information, call 707-964-9404, email volunteer@fbfoodbank.org or visit their website at fortbraggfoodbank.org.

Read Aloud with Sue Magoo

Each Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., the Noyo Center’s outdoor educator extraordinaire Sue “Magoo” Coulter is braving the digital realm to bring art and science to all the kiddos at home. She’d rather be exploring with them outside, but in the meantime, you can find her every week on Facebook.

Medicare Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program

October date appointments for The Medicare Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) are available on Wednesday, Oct. 7 and Thursday, Oct. 22. HICAP will provide free and unbiased counseling, education and advocacy to all Medicare beneficiaries via a phone counseling session. Call 1-800434- 0222 (Senior Advocacy Services) to set up an appointment.

Leos and Lions planning fun activities in spite of a global pandemic

The Fort Bragg Leos and Fort Bragg-Mendocino Lions have put together fun activities for our community, during the months of September and October and ending with a driveup Trick or Treat event on Oct. 31. These will be socially distanced, fun and creative. To see what the Leos and Lions are planning, visit their website at fortbragglionsclub.org or their Facebook pages at facebook.com/FortBraggLionsClub/ or facebook.com/FTBRAGGLEOCLUB.

Updating Community Groups and Support Groups listings

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Shelter-In-Place restrictions, we are in the process of updating our Community Groups and Support Groups listings. If you’d like to be included in the updated listings, please send your contact information to events@advocate-news.com, or 690 S. Main St., Fort Bragg CA 95437. Your contact information should include: Name of group, address, phone number and email address.

Are You a Senior Feeling the Covid Blues?

If you are feeling lonely or depressed during this time of Sheltering in Place, Redwood Coast Senior Center is here for you. Simply talking to someone can help us to feel better and not so alone. The Senior Peer Counseling Program offers free weekly telephone counseling for eligible seniors 60+ during Covid-19. Speaking to a peer who understands the challenges of aging can bring immense relief. The counselor can be a trusted and encouraging support enriching and brightening your life, particularly during this time of extended isolation.

The volunteer Counselors receive on-going training by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Their warmth, caring, and emotional support can bring immense relief. Call the Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Morton, LCSW, at 961- 4310 for further information.

A Face Mask Contest

Soroptimist Int’l of Noyo Sunrise presents: A Face Mask Contest! Show off your skills and design and construct an original face mask. There is an entry fee. No limit to number of entries. Entries due by Nov. 15, 2020. For contest rules and entry forms, go to the website at SI-NoyoSunrise.org.

Fort Bragg Library update

Dan Hess, Branch Librarian, at the Fort Bragg Library, sent the following update: “Though the library buildings are closed due to Coronavirus, the branches are fully- operational—offering free online reading material and curbside pickup for books, music and movies. At Fort Bragg Library, please order from the online catalog and pick up material Mon-Fri between 10 and 4:20. Return items Tue-Fri between 11 and 3. Call 964-2020 Mon-Fri between 10-5 to schedule a pickup, get a library card or ask questions. Bookmobile is operating curbside as well. Please wear masks and observe social distancing when you visit. Fort Bragg Library cannot accept book donations until further notice.”

Go online for MCBG tickets

Did you know that the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is open? Get your tickets online at MCBG Admission. The Gardens are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. For membership and other information, call 707964- 4352 or visit gardenbythesea.org.

Stay apprised of the latest information on the virus

To stay apprised of the latest information on the virus, follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for preventing the spread of the disease. Their website is cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov. To stay informed of developments in Mendocino County, follow the updates at mendocinocounty.org.

COVID-19 Relief Fund

If you or someone you know needs food or basic supplies, local organizations are poised to help, thanks to The Community Foundation of Mendocino County’s new COVID-19 Relief Fund. For more information, visit communityfound.org.

Chamber of Commerce posts resources

The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce posts resources to help local businesses during this difficult and unprecedented crisis. For more information, visit mendocinocoast.com. Although their office is closed, their staff is working from home and available via phone at 707961- 6300 and email at chamber@mcn.org. The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce website is: mendocinocoast.com.

Coronavirus information for schools and families

Mendocino County education leaders are in continued close contact with the County Department of Health and Human Services to obtain the most current guidance and information related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. For more information, visit www. mcoe.us/.

PLEASE OBSERVE MANDATED PUBLIC HEALTH PRECAUTIONS » Maintain six-foot social distancing, wear your mask, use hand sanitizer and/or wash your hands, wear gloves when requested.