May 18 Saturday
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.
Ukiah Senior Center Parking Lot Sale- Thrift Store is sponsoring this event.497 Leslie St. in Ukiah. Furniture 50% off and "Stuff the Bag" for $7 will be featured. Food options will be on-site. For more information call: (707) 462-4343 ext. 7009. Event is on Saturday, 5/18. 8AM-2PM
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!
Come to the festival! Every Saturday, the Ukiah Farmers' Market is a community gathering featuring local produce, a wide selection of meat, cheese, eggs, honey and locally produced crafts of all sorts. Natural body products, jewelry, clothing and bags are some of the items on the list. Join the festivities and be prepared to stay to meet and greet your neighbors and get a taste for Ukiah.
Market is open rain or shine! We gladly accept WIC coupons and EBT/Food Stamps.
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.
Join us on one of the last few days of spring to explore, observe, and engage in our unique garden ecosystem. A lovely walk in the garden can be so rich when you take the time for close observation and appreciation of nature’s systems. We are offering a special opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the interconnected systems of local ecology with naturalist and mycologist Damon Tighe. There will be many ways for you to participate as a MCBG Naturalist that day — We will be offering — an array of guided walks, info tables featuring our leading local ecological organizations, and tutorials on how to use iNaturalist and practice your skills as a citizen scientist. This will be a day for everybody to enjoy Nature’s wonders.
You can sign up for one walk or two walks and become a member of our Citizen Science Team by contributing to our "MCBG Spring Field Day 2024" iNaturalist project. iNaturalist is a simple online tool that allows everyone to contribute to biodiversity science and connect with naturalists and other experts. It is fun and easy to use! Check out all of the species of plants, animals, bugs, and more that have already been observed by citizen scientists at MCBG through iNaturalist.
THE DETAILSRegister for walks in the morning (10AM - 12PM) or the afternoon session (1PM - 3PM). Limited availability, advanced registration is required.Walks are free with regular admission to the Gardens, and just plain free for Members of the Gardens! Admission can be purchased upon arrival at the main entry. Wear your walking shoes and be prepared for the weather with appropriate layers. Consider bringing a water bottle, notebook, and anything else that keeps you comfortable.Download the iNaturalist app to your phone and create a login. Take some time to familiarize yourself with this tool prior to the Field Day in order to get the most out of the walks and join our Citizen Science Team!
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Point Arena - Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument. Explore the Coastal Trail, visit the Mendocino College Coastal Field Station and the Point Arena Lighthouse. Free parking and shuttle. Food for sale.
More About Photographer Tony Eppstein
A New Zealander by birth, Eppstein acquired a simple box camera when he was about ten years old, and relatively soon graduated to developing film rolls in his parents’ bathroom. He wanted to make a career in photography, but was persuaded that further education in math and physics would be more practical. Fine art photography remained his avocation and secret love while he worked as a development engineer in the disk drive industry, from which he retired in 1998. He had some photographic successes: an award from Popular Photography; one-man shows in Palo Alto, Stanford University and Mendocino; images on the cover of the Stanford University Annual Financial Report and other book covers, in newspapers and journals, and on websites. However, the self-effacing New Zealand culture in which he grew up made him reluctant to put himself forward. On his death in 2023, his family found more than a dozen boxes of matted prints, many of which have never been shown.
Eppstein found a visual poetry in the shapes and patterns of the natural world, which he preferred to photograph in close-up. He named these images “Intimate Landscapes.”
Mendocino Coast Photographers Gallery is the only landscape photography-centric gallery on the coast, featuring the work of John Birchard, Jonathan Pazer, Scott Chieffo, Ken Van Der Wende and
Only 100 tickets are available to gain VIP access to this exclusive room on the beautiful grounds of Scharffenberger Cellars in Philo. Sample some of the best sparkling wines from the family owned Estates from the Anderson Valley and the Champagne region of France. You can taste wines from Roederer Estate, Scharffenberger Cellars and Champagne Louis Roederer.
Snack on hors d’oeuvres, Tsar Nicolai Caviar and talk to winemakers and like-minded bubble aficionados while gazing out over the beautiful Scharffenberger Cellars vineyards, just steps from the grand tasting event.