Local Notes
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LWV presents candidates forum on Jan. 16
Candidates for the County Board of Supervisors, Fourth District, will participate in a forum on Thursday, Jan. 16, at Town Hall in Fort Bragg, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The forum is hosted by the League of Women Voters — Mendocino County. The two candidates, Dan Gjerde and Lindy Peters, have agreed to participate. After opening statements from the candidates, written questions will be taken from the audience, followed by closing statements. The forum will be moderated by a League member. For questions and more information, call 707-937-4952.
Little League registration
Registration is now open for Fort Bragg Little League and closes on Feb. 8. No late registrations, no exceptions. Early bird registration ended Dec. 31. Visit fortbragglittleleague.com to register online, or walk-in registration will be at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, at the C.V. Starr Center. All players must provide their birth certificate and proof of residency/local school enrollment. Assessments for all 8- to 12-year-olds will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, and Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Fort Bragg Middle School Majors Field (subject to change). See Facebook or fortbragglittleleague.com for more info/updates. Scholarships are available. For questions, contact fortbragglittleleaguetreasurer@gmail.com.
WiFi presentation
A presentation on the potential health effects of WiFi on Jan. 18 will offer an overview of what electromagnetic radiation is, what risks are known to exist, and how to protect and minimize the damage to you and your loved ones.
The workshop will be held at the Mendocino Community Center, 998 School St., on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. A voluntary nominal fee will cover rent and handouts.
For any questions, contact Helen Sears (presenter) at 707-937-1936.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A celebration of the birth, life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr will be held on Monday, Jan. 20 at Eagles Hall, 210 N. Corry St., in Fort Bragg. March starts at 11 a.m. to downtown and back, noon speakers and entertainment, 1 p.m. meal is served. This event is free to the public. Everybody is welcome.
A new support group for women at any stage of their cancer journey will begin meeting on Tuesday, January 21st at The Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County’s coastal office, 510 Cypress St, #B200, in Fort Bragg. The continuing meetings are scheduled for the first and third Tuesdays of each month, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
New Coast Women’s Cancer support group
The new group will be facilitated by Lynne BornHeim, LCSW. She is an experienced psychotherapist and herself a breast cancer survivor. Lynne is a part time behavioral health therapist at Mendocino Coast Clinics, and is committed to providing nurturing and compassionate support.
The group will be a safe and confidential place to discuss concerns and share experiences. There is no charge for attending the group, which is open to women with any type or stage of cancer, including those in the remission or survivorship phase.
For more information about the Cancer Resource Centers’ support groups or other services, call 707937-3833 or visit the CRC website at crcmendocino.org.
Crab, Wine and Beer Days
Tickets are now on sale for Crab, Wine and Beer Days, Mendocino Coast Clinics’ annual fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 31, and Saturday, Feb.1. The Friday
night event features three dinner seatings at the historic Pentecost Hall in Fort Bragg where people can enjoy a cioppino dinner prepared by an all-volunteer kitchen crew and served by MCC’s staff. The following afternoon at noon in the big white tent at the corner of Main and Spruce streets in Fort Bragg, attendees can enjoy a crab cake cook-off and wine tasting competition where Mendocino County chefs craft thousands of crab cakes to sample with local wine. For Wine and Beer Days details and tickets, visit crabwinebeermendo.org.
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is holding a fruit tree pruning workshop Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. This workshop will help you optimize performance from your fruit trees, according to your own needs and the specific environment in which the trees are growing. The workshop will cover a complete year’s cycle of tree growth. All workshop fees are non-refundable unless the workshop has been canceled. For information about class cost and more, call 707-964-4352 ext. 16 or stop by The Garden Store at the Gardens.
Winter burning season
Recent rains and cooler temperatures across the region have lowered the threat of wildfires, allowing CalFire’s Mendocino Unit to transition to winter burning in the state response areas of Mendocino County. CalFire will not require burning permits, for residential burn piles 4 x 4 feet or smaller, until approximately May 1. Burn piles larger than 4 by 4 feet will still require a CalFire burn permit.
Residents wishing to burn must verify it is a permissive burn day prior to burning. Burning must comply with Mendocino County Air Quality regulations. For details, visit mendoair.org or call 707463-4354. Recorded Burn Day status is available 24/7 on the Burn Information Line at 707-463-4391.
Agency on Aging wants you
The governing board of Lake and Mendocino counties’ Area Agency on Aging is recruiting for advisory council members.
The council advises the board on issues such as planning and developing community services for older adults and persons with disabilities throughout both counties. Council members must meet at least one of the following criteria: be 60 years or older; an advocate of older persons, representative of a health care agency or organization serving older adults or those with disabilities, a person providing leadership in the private and/or volunteer sectors, a local elected official, or a member of the general public residing in Lake or Mendocino county. To apply, contact Amber Madero, staff services analyst, at 707-9953744 or aaa@dss.lake. co.ca.us. Applications are due before Feb. 13.