Community Calendar

Any child can come to Dana Gray Elementary School (1197 Chestnut Street) to receive a FREE BREAKFAST and/or a FREE LUNCH from June 10 through July 9. Breakfast is served 8:00-8:30 a.m. and Lunch is served 11:00-11:45 a.m. Mondays through Fridays. Kids can just drop in during service time.
We’re happy to accommodate groups of children. If you are bringing a group please call the kitchen in the morning and leave a message saying how many will come, so they’ll have plenty ready for you 961-3648.
Free meals are only available to minors during the dates and times listed.
Meals are provided by Fort Bragg Unified School District and USDA. USDA and FBUSD are equal opportunity providers and employers.
For more information please call Pilar Gray at 961-3521 or 961-2850.
Additional Summer Feeding Sites can be found on-line at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sh/sn/summersites.asp or by calling 1-866-3-HUNGRY
FBUSD is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Art Explorers will present HERE WE ARE: Disability Pride in California, a group exhibition featuring artwork from progressive art studios across the state. Throughout the month, the studio will also host presentations and talks by artists and advocates to increase visibility and awareness within our community. The exhibition will culminate in a closing party on July 24th from 4 – 7pm, with a special guest speaker followed by a dance party at the Art Explorers studio. Here is a list of our programming:

Friday, July 3
First Friday Open Studio, 5 – 7pm
Featuring the Art Explorers Puppet Parade at 6pm.

Friday, July 17:
Disabilities Services panel, 2 – 3:30pm
Join us to hear about all the other nonprofits and disability services organizations in Mendocino County. We will have short presentations from Parents and Friends, MATCH, Circle of Horses, Compass, UVAH and the Redwood Coast Regional Center, and a Q & A session afterwards. This is a great way to learn about what is being offered in our county.

Friday, July 24:
“Conversations for a Kinder World: How Your Voice Can Inspire Change,” 4 – 5pm
A Zoom presentation by human rights advocate Nicole Adler, nicoleforlove.com
The closing reception and dance party for HERE WE ARE will follow from 5 – 7pm.

Registration is happening now for 5 exciting weeks of Art and Nature Camp on the beautiful MdMCS campus! Camps run June 29 through July 30, Monday through Thursday. Join us for an unforgettable summer of art and adventure led by MdMCS art teacher Robin Bott. Camp will also include nature walks and hikes to the beach! Ages 4–10 years old welcome. Space is limited so go to montessoridelmar.org to register now. 

Summer called—it wants you in the gardens at Barra!

Grab your crew (yes, kids and dogs too!) and head to Barra of Mendocino for Grab A Bite Night . We’re turning the lawn into your favorite neighborhood hangout—with delicious wine, really good food, and live music too! We’ll have a rotating lineup of local food trucks serving up can’t-miss bites, live music to set the vibe, and plenty of wine by the glass or bottle. We’ve got non-alcoholic options for the kiddos, too—everyone’s invited to the party. Bring your lawn chairs, your coziest picnic blanket, and your appetite. Stay for the sunset, linger for the music, and don’t be surprised if “just one hour” turns into the whole evening!

Food / Wine / Music / Friends — the way summer should be.

Learn how to join the KZYX community at a radio DJ at the KZYX Talmage Studios located at MCOE, Thursday 5:30pm. You'll learn about public radio, training, our community service mission and how to share your voice with over 20,000 listeners over the airwaves in Mendocino County.

Flynn Creek Circus Presents ‘The Cricket & the Wren’: a highly original, all-human circus that enchants through breathtaking acrobatics and athletically stunning skill. Sponsored by the City of Mendocino.
Mendocino, CA— July 2-12– This 2026 season, Flynn Creek Circus invites audiences to ‘The Cricket & the Wren’ — memorable family fun and Artful athleticism under the circus big top.
A merchant’s daughter sets out to find the castle where the horizon meets the sea. In order to break the spell of the Frog Prince, she must brave a harrowing journey filled with wonder.
Along the adventure, she encounters Jack and the Beanstalk’s sassy cow, an out of pocket Pirate and the secret sacrifice of the cricket and the wren.
Featuring aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers, and laugh out loud comedy, this circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes. The Cricket and the Wren will surprise, dazzle and delight all ages.
In addition to the family friendly showings, and the interactive children's camp program held under the circus big top, Flynn Creek Circus also presents the wildly popular 'Adults Only Show' boasting outrageous acts, dark comedy, and an infamous party atmosphere. Check the website for select adults only showtimes as well as special discount nights.

Spectators for all showings are invited to the tent to experience the magic up to 30 minutes before each show. The event will offer beer, wine, and light concession for purchase and include a 15 minute intermission during the two hour show.

Limited free parking is available on location at Friendship Park
998 School St, Mendocino, CA 95460 off of Hwy 1.

Tickets for Flynn Creek Circus are now available for purchase online at flynncreekcircus.com. Individual ticket prices start at $27 or, for table reservations, options start at $91 for two attendees.
Find showtimes and more details on the camp programs for ages 5-7 and 7-15 at flynncreekcircus.com
Early booking is encouraged for this highly anticipated event.

Location:
Friendship Park
998 School St, Mendocino, CA 95460
Under the circus big top

Art Explorers will present HERE WE ARE: Disability Pride in California, a group exhibition featuring artwork from progressive art studios across the state. Throughout the month, the studio will also host presentations and talks by artists and advocates to increase visibility and awareness within our community. The exhibition will culminate in a closing party on July 24th from 4 – 7pm, with a special guest speaker followed by a dance party at the Art Explorers studio. Here is a list of our programming:

Friday, July 3
First Friday Open Studio, 5 – 7pm
Featuring the Art Explorers Puppet Parade at 6pm.

Friday, July 17:
Disabilities Services panel, 2 – 3:30pm
Join us to hear about all the other nonprofits and disability services organizations in Mendocino County. We will have short presentations from Parents and Friends, MATCH, Circle of Horses, Compass, UVAH and the Redwood Coast Regional Center, and a Q & A session afterwards. This is a great way to learn about what is being offered in our county.

Friday, July 24:
“Conversations for a Kinder World: How Your Voice Can Inspire Change,” 4 – 5pm
A Zoom presentation by human rights advocate Nicole Adler, nicoleforlove.com
The closing reception and dance party for HERE WE ARE will follow from 5 – 7pm.

Registration is happening now for 5 exciting weeks of Art and Nature Camp on the beautiful MdMCS campus! Camps run June 29 through July 30, Monday through Thursday. Join us for an unforgettable summer of art and adventure led by MdMCS art teacher Robin Bott. Camp will also include nature walks and hikes to the beach! Ages 4–10 years old welcome. Space is limited so go to montessoridelmar.org to register now. 

CODE CLUB
At the Ukiah Branch Library
Second Fridays at 3:30 - 4:30 PM

The Ukiah Branch Library invites youth ages six to 12 to meet on the second Friday of each month at 3:30 p.m. for an hour of coding! Join us for a quick tutorial and fun activity using various coding educational tools such as Scratch, Blockly, and Code.org. Attendance is not required at all events, but please keep in mind that tutorials may increase in difficulty as we go.

Registration is required prior to each event, so give us a call at 707-463-4490 to sign up and let’s get coding! This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the library at 707-463-4490.

CLUB DE CODIFICACIÓN
En la biblioteca sucursal de Ukiah
Segundo viernes a las 3:30 - 4:30 PM

La biblioteca de Ukiah Branch invita a los jóvenes de seis a doce años a reunirse el segundo viernes de cada mes a las 3:30 p.m. durante una hora de codificación. Únase a nosotros para un tutorial rápido y una actividad divertida con varias herramientas educativas de codificación, como Scratch, Blockly y Code.org. No es obligatorio asistir a todos los eventos, pero tenga en cuenta que los tutoriales pueden aumentar en dificultad a medida que avanzamos.

Es necesario registrarse antes de cada evento, así que llámenos al 707-463-4490 para inscribirse y ¡comencemos a codificar! Este evento es gratuito y abierto al público.Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 707-463-4490.

Flynn Creek Circus Presents ‘The Cricket & the Wren’: a highly original, all-human circus that enchants through breathtaking acrobatics and athletically stunning skill. Sponsored by the City of Mendocino.
Mendocino, CA— July 2-12– This 2026 season, Flynn Creek Circus invites audiences to ‘The Cricket & the Wren’ — memorable family fun and Artful athleticism under the circus big top.
A merchant’s daughter sets out to find the castle where the horizon meets the sea. In order to break the spell of the Frog Prince, she must brave a harrowing journey filled with wonder.
Along the adventure, she encounters Jack and the Beanstalk’s sassy cow, an out of pocket Pirate and the secret sacrifice of the cricket and the wren.
Featuring aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers, and laugh out loud comedy, this circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes. The Cricket and the Wren will surprise, dazzle and delight all ages.
In addition to the family friendly showings, and the interactive children's camp program held under the circus big top, Flynn Creek Circus also presents the wildly popular 'Adults Only Show' boasting outrageous acts, dark comedy, and an infamous party atmosphere. Check the website for select adults only showtimes as well as special discount nights.

Spectators for all showings are invited to the tent to experience the magic up to 30 minutes before each show. The event will offer beer, wine, and light concession for purchase and include a 15 minute intermission during the two hour show.

Limited free parking is available on location at Friendship Park
998 School St, Mendocino, CA 95460 off of Hwy 1.

Tickets for Flynn Creek Circus are now available for purchase online at flynncreekcircus.com. Individual ticket prices start at $27 or, for table reservations, options start at $91 for two attendees.
Find showtimes and more details on the camp programs for ages 5-7 and 7-15 at flynncreekcircus.com
Early booking is encouraged for this highly anticipated event.

Location:
Friendship Park
998 School St, Mendocino, CA 95460
Under the circus big top