Local Notes and Briefs
Fort Bragg Garden Club
All are invited to learn about Fire Resistant Landscaping at Fort Bragg Garden Club’s March meeting. Guest speaker Mike Jones is a Forest Advisor who helps to “create healthy and sustainable forests that are resilient to disturbances such as insects, diseases, fire, and climate change.” In addition, Garden Club co-president Kay Rex will share her knowledge of fire-resistant plants to use in our yards. The meeting will be held on Monday, March 13 at 1:00 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Education Center. You can also join the meeting via Zoom by emailing fbgcpresident@ mcn.org for the link.
Whale Craft Fair
There will be a “Whale of a Sale” Craft Fair at Town Hall in downtown Fort Bragg on Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19, at Town Hall is in the heart of the downtown business district of Fort Bragg, CA, where you’ll find most of the Whale Festival weekend activities. Be sure to sample all the fun foods and libations around town. Then between whale watching festivities, treat yourself to a really unique shopping experience at two craft fairs!
Volunteers needed for Paul Bunyan Days
Paul Bunyan Days are in critical need of help. Volunteers are needed to not only help with the Labor Day weekend but to serve on the Board of Directors and some Executive positions. Paul Bunyan Days is an 84-yearold tradition on Labor Day Weekend in Fort Bragg and bring fun for thousands as well as needed business to the coast each year. We must not let it die! Once-amonth meetings generally start in March and run till Labor Day Weekend. A special meeting is planned for February 21st to work out this year’s details. If you can help, please contact John Skinner at 707-972-5061.
Free Tax Return Preparation
AARP is sponsoring a free tax return preparation program authorized by the IRS. We are in need of volunteers to help taxpayers with either setting up appointments or scanning their tax documents or preparing their returns. Help is needed one or two days per week at the Redwood Coast Senior Center in Fort Bragg. Please contact Steve Wolfe at 707357-4280 or Al Branca at 707-202-4355.
Guest House Docents
The Guest House Museum in Fort Bragg needs additional volunteer docents. Being a museum docent isn’t hard; it only takes a few hours a month. Being a docent is like being a good host in your own home. Docents greet everyone who comes through the museum’s front door. It’s where anyone can learn about Fort Bragg, the region, and what went into forming and keeping this community thriving. You don’t need to be a historian or “history nerd,” and training is available. To find out more, call 707 964-4251 or email info@ fortbragghistory.org.