May 18 Saturday
Don't miss the Historical Society of Mendocino County's first annual dinner and auction to benefit the Society! Transport yourself to the 1920s at our Springtime Soiree in celebration of the upcoming opening of the Held-Poage Memorial Home Museum that will be set in the 1920s. Join us at Barra of Mendocino Winery & Event Center to enjoy music from the era and a delectable dinner and desserts inspired by 1920s menus. There will be a live and silent auction filled with unforgettable Mendocino County experiences. We invite you to dress in 1920s attire, however it is not required. See you there on Saturday May 18, 2024 at 5 P.M.!
Tickets are on sale until April 26th$100/general admission$1000/table (8) In addition to supporting the HSMC, your table will include priority seating close to the auction stage and special extras at your table as a thank you.
To buy tickets visit: https://HSMCbenefit.eventbrite.com
Or contact us: 707-462-6969 or info@mendocinocountyhistoy.org
We would like to thank our sponsors for this event: Barra of Mendocino and Wylatti Resource Management
Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm
707-964-9132362 N. Franklin St, Fort Bragg CA 95437
Mendocino Coast Jazz Society Jam Sessions Monday evenings, at the “Tall Guy Brewery” in Fort Bragg. The new brewery / brew pub is located on Franklin Street, across from City Hall in the old Sears Bld.
The proceedings begin at 5:00, with a dance lesson with Al, Mary, Sunshine and Glenn, for those so inclined.At 6:00 we start the live music, and play till 9:00. The brew pub has beer, wine and bar bites. All ages are welcome, and admission will be free.
The Jazz Society will make sure we have a swingin’ rhythm section, and we will be collecting donations to defray the cost.
Hope to see you there!
SPACE (Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education), in collaboration with our stellar partner Adventist Health, is thrilled to unveil a mesmerizing and heart-pounding extravaganza: "Unplugged…. just notice!" an original show focusing on the benefits and challenges of screens directed by Amanda Rosenberg-Gutierrez, featuring over 80 dancers ages 9-up.Back in 2017, Laurel Near and Amanda Rosenberg-Gutierrez interviewed and recorded the voices of SPACE students aged 8 and up and South Valley High School students. The questions included, “How is technology useful or helpful?” “What would you do if you woke up and technology didn’t exist?” “What do you like to do with friends and family when you unplug from screens?” These recorded testimonials became the pulsating heartbeat of the Unplugged soundtrack! Now post-pandemic, the 2024 version of the show is adapted by Rosenberg-Gutierrez.Adventist Health and SPACE teachers invite you to grab your family, friends, and imagination, and join SPACE for a dazzling celebration that transcends the boundaries of screens and embraces the magic of live performance!
Acoustic rock guitarist Clay Hawkins and bassist Andrew Robertson will play the Willits Community Theatre on Saturday, May 18 at 7:30pm. Blending rapid-fire fingerstyle slide guitar with the standup bass, the pair perform what's been described as Late Night, Boot Stomping, Road Music from the Heart. Their music takes listeners on a ride through backyards, back alleys, barns, barrooms and banquet halls. Tickets are $20 and available online at: www.wctperformingartscenter.org or at the door.
May 19 Sunday
Once again, our online auction is bidding fun, raising money for theprotection, education and nutrition for our Haitian community of 32 orphan girls and their staff. To see items in advance and register, goto ticketing website.
Check out local artist and Redwood Coast Senior Center participant Ann Erickson's artwork featured in the Hallway Gallery at 490 N Harold St. in Fort Bragg. Her work is for sale and will be on display through June, as a benefit for the Senior Center. She works in watercolor, acrylic, and oil and has a lovely selection of landscapes on display. Call (707) 961-0165 for information.
Nobody does Pinot Noir like Anderson Valley, one of the most beautiful places in the world! More than 50 wineries will pour for you at the Pinot Noir Festival, including more than a dozen prestige labels from Napa and Sonoma that covet our fabulous fruit. Our best chefs will serve up delicious food pairings all weekend, and you can also acquire exclusive wine and experiences during our ever-popular silent auction.
What to Expect: • Saturday Grand Tasting of Pinot Noir, Sparkling, Rosé, and White Pinot • Friday Technical Conference and Sunset BBQ in the Vineyard • Sunday Winery Open Houses • Stock Your Cellar-Worthy Case Promotions • Meet the Winemakers, Owners & Local Wine Community • Access to Wines You Can't Find on the Shelf or List • Fall in Love with Anderson Valley • and So Much More!
Join your community for a fun, free day of emergency preparedness and hands-on activities. The Fire and Earthquake Safety Expo is the largest in-person emergency preparedness event in Sonoma County. The Expo has something for everyone:
• Learn from first responders & other experts• Watch emergency demonstrations & live simulations• Enjoy free giveaways & food, while supplies last • Browse 75 exhibits + state-of-the-art products• Experience Henry 1 & Sonoma County 1 helicopters • Speak with experts in the Firewise Landscape room• Participate in kid’s activities• Education in English & Spanish• And more.
The Expo is a unique event to help Sonoma County and the surrounding areas be better prepared for the next wildfire and earthquake. Bring the entire family and watch the look on your kids’ faces when they sit in a fire engine, visit with animals, or participate in exciting races. This fourth annual event is hosted by Cloverdale Citrus Fair, Northern Sonoma County CERT, Fire Safe Sonoma, Sonoma County Department of Emergency Services, and Nuestra Comunidad. For more information about the event and past events, visit https://www.fireandearthquakeexpo.org/.
Focusing on the 40-plus-year history of the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking in Fort Bragg, this exhibit shares the story of how a remarkable institution came to be. The philosophy and practice that made James Krenov a master woodworker and teacher is explored, along with examples of his own work and fine furniture made by instructors and graduates of the program.
The UC Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC) invites you to celebrate science and nature with us at this spectacular 5,358 acre site.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of HREC through interactive field activities led by prominent scientists in their respective fields. Enjoy lunch, followed by our annual live auction of unique experiences.
Your attendance and support directly benefit Hopland Scholars, nurturing curious minds from youth to early career researchers, fostering a lifelong commitment to discovery and research of our natural world.
Field session options include:
Museum tourOak woodlands regeneration Research safariNature journalingMeet the HREC sheep flockWalking Moai DronesPrescribed and wild fire