Community Calendar

You are invited! Please join us in celebration of Art Explorers’ 25th year of cultivating creativity and community on the Mendocino Coast.

WHAT: It’s our birthday party! Dress up fancy if you’re so inclined, and bring your friends!
WHERE: Art Explorers Studio and Gallery, 333 N Franklin St., Fort Bragg
WHEN: First Friday, November 7, 2025, 5 - 6 pm

FESTIVITIES INCLUDE: Ceremonial ribbon cutting; Birthday cake; Door prizes; Open studio tour; $5.00 artwork mega sale; Meeting the Art Explorers themselves!

COST: Free! But we love birthday presents and donations of $25 are encouraged and gratefully accepted.

AFTER PARTY: At 6 pm, we will make our way down the street to Tall Guy Brewing for karaoke night. Singing is optional but the fun is contagious!

Household items, tools, vintage items, puzzle exchange. And more!! Tables for $15, $10 for Grange members. Call 707-367-0693 to reserve a table.

Come join us in our little sanctuary, where we all love to play/work in the dirt/mud (and those words aren't dirty words either!)
The Non-Profit Community Garden in Willits is "NOW" accepting sign-ups to reserve garden spots. If you are interested in growing your own produce, yet have no place to do so, then get on the ball and call Michael ADair at 707-456-4395.

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COLD WEATHER CLOTHING DRIVE
At the Ukiah Branch Library
November 2025 to February 2026

The Ukiah Branch Library is hosting a Cold Weather Clothing Drive starting in November 2025 and continuing through the month of February 2026.

Donate your clean and lightly used coats, sweaters, scarves, hats, and belts to the Ukiah Branch Library. These items will be set out for individuals to find new-to-them clothing during this cold and wet winter season.

For more information, please visit www.mendolibrary.org or contact the Ukiah Branch at 707- 463-4490.

COLECCIÓN DE ROPA PARA EL FRÍO
En la Biblioteca Sucursal de Ukiah
Noviembre de 2025 a febrero de 2026

La Biblioteca Sucursal de Ukiah está organizando una colección de ropa para el frío, comenzando el noviembre de 2025 y continuando hasta el febrero de 2026.

Dona sus abrigos, suéteres, bufandas, sombreros y cinturones limpios y poco usados a la Biblioteca Sucursal de Ukiah. Estos artículos se distribuirán para que los miembros de la comunidad que lo necesiten puedan obtener ropa esencial para el invierno.

Para más información, por favor visite www.mendolibrary.org o póngase en contacto al llamar 707-463-4490.

The Day of the Divine is an event celebrating the feminine with an all female lineup of local artists featuring The Real Sarahs as the headliner.

Urban Homesteading 101:
Paths to Sustainability and Self-Reliance
Saturday, November 8 from 3:00 to 5:30 PM

The Ukiah Branch Library staff invites the community to join us for a workshop series that will bring local homesteaders to the library to share their knowledge in four semimonthly, hands-on workshops. We will explore topics on herbal tea blending, sourdough bread making, mushroom growing, and beekeeping basics.
The first workshop in this series, Herbal Teas for Winter Wellness, will be on November 8 from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., and will be led by Annie Bright Waters. Participants will enjoy this hands-on workshop making herbal tea blends that will help you stay warm and healthy through the winter.

These workshops are free to the public, and reservations are required. Call 707-463-4490 to reserve your spot. This program is for participants 12 years and up. All materials will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library and Mendocino County Library.

For more information, please visit www.mendolibrary.org or contact the Ukiah Branch at 707-463-4490.

Agricultura Urbana 101:
Caminos hacia la Sostenibilidad y la Autosuficiencia
Sábado 8 de noviembre de 15:00 a 17:30 horas

la Biblioteca Sucursal de Ukiah invita a la comunidad a reunirse con agricultores locales en la biblioteca para una serie de cuatro talleres prácticos donde compartirán sus conocimientos agrícolas. Exploraremos temas como la preparación de infusiones, la elaboración de pan de masa madre, el cultivo de hongos y los fundamentos de la apicultura.

El primer taller de esta serie, Infusiones para el Bienestar Invernal, se llevará a cabo el 8 de noviembre de 2025, de las 3-5:30 p.m. y estará dirigido por Annie Bright Waters. Los participantes disfrutarán de este taller práctico donde prepararán infusiones y tés herbales que les ayudarán a mantenerse calientes y saludables durante el invierno.

Estos talleres son gratuitos y se requieren reservación. Llame al 707-463-4490 para reservar su espacio. Este programa es para participantes mayores de 12 años. Se proporcionarán todos los materiales. Este evento está patrocinado por los Friends of the Ukiah Valley Library y la Biblioteca del Condado de Mendocino.
Para más información, visite www.mendolibrary.org o comuníquese con la sucursal de Ukiah llamando al 707-463-4490.

Ken Olcott comes from San Rafael to teach and call all the dances for this family-friendly, all ages dance. Live music will be provided by Fort Bragg's Flatwheelers. No partner needed.

Come join us in our little sanctuary, where we all love to play/work in the dirt/mud (and those words aren't dirty words either!)
The Non-Profit Community Garden in Willits is "NOW" accepting sign-ups to reserve garden spots. If you are interested in growing your own produce, yet have no place to do so, then get on the ball and call Michael ADair at 707-456-4395.

AllMachines simplifies choosing heavy machinery with its comprehensive and reliable resource hub. Covering all models and brands of tractors, forklifts, harvesting, hay and forage equipment like combines, headers, balers, rakes, and tedders across the US, our platform provides extensive details on dealers, specifications, and features. With downloadable manuals, expert user reviews, and in-depth model insights, AllMachines gives you everything you need to make informed decisions and select the right equipment for your needs.