Community Calendar

FARMERS MARKET READING TIME
With the Ukiah Branch Library
Saturdays from 10-11 AM
Ukiah Farmers Market
399-359 S School St, Ukiah, CA 95482

Welcome to the 2026 Farmers Market Reading season! The Ukiah Branch Library invites families and folks of all ages to visit our reading station at the Ukiah Farmers Market every Saturday, May through October. This longstanding, volunteer-run program provides an hour of age-appropriate read-alouds to market goers from 10 – 11 a.m., weather permitting. We hope to see you there.

Please note that rain and/or temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit will cancel Saturday’s Farmers Market Reading Time. This program is free for all and is sponsored in part by the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library and the Mendocino County Library. For more information, please contact the library at 707-463-4490.

HORA DE LECTURA DEL MERCADO DE AGRICULTORES
Con la biblioteca de Ukiah
Sábados de 10:00 a 11:00 a. m.
Mercado de Agricultores de Ukiah
399-359 S School St, Ukiah, CA 95482

¡Bienvenidos a la temporada 2026 del Mercado de Agricultores de Reading! La Biblioteca de Ukiah invita a familias y personas de todas las edades a visitar nuestra estación de lectura en el Mercado Agrícola de Ukiah todos los sábados de mayo a octubre. Este programa, de larga trayectoria y dirigido por voluntarios, ofrece una hora de lectura en voz alta, apropiada para cada edad, a los asistentes del mercado de 10 a 11 a.m., si el clima lo permite. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

Tenga en cuenta que la lluvia y/o las temperaturas superiores a 95 grados Fahrenheit cancelarán el Tiempo de Lectura del Mercado de Agricultores de ese sábado. Este programa es gratuito para todos y está patrocinado en parte por los Amigos de la Biblioteca del Valle de Ukiah y la Biblioteca del Condado de Mendocino. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 707-463-4490.

Ford House Visitor Center and Museum
Saturday, October 3 | 10:00–11:00 AM

Join MendoParks for a complimentary continental breakfast and a short educational presentation on charitable and legacy giving. Hosted by MendoParks, the program features guest speaker Zack Miller of Redwood Investments, who will provide an educational overview of the tools available for charitable giving—including Donor-Advised Funds, IRA Charitable Rollovers, beneficiary designations, and more—and how these strategies may be used to support the nonprofits and causes of your choosing.

This is an educational program only. No products or services will be offered, and no donations will be solicited during the presentation.

More Info & RSVP: director@mendoparks.org43505 Main St, Mendocino | 707-937-4700 | MendoParks.org

Join us on October 3, 2026 for the Ripp’n River Bash, a signature fundraising celebration in support of Russian Riverkeeper—bringing together neighbors, environmental champions, and local leaders for one extraordinary night dedicated to protecting the Russian River.

Evening Highlights: Cocktails & Appeitizers in the Grange Courtyard

Charlie Palmer - Inspired Dinner Experience

$475.00 per person (see ticket link for other options)

You can also mail a check to the address below. Please include your name, guest names. and number of tickets.

Russian Riverkeeper P.O. Box 1335 Healdsburg, CA 95448 info@russianriverkeeper.org Phone: (707) 433-1958

Sonoma Con is an all-ages convention featuring competitive card game tournaments, a live role-playing experience, as well as several expo-style free-of-charge activities such as: pumpkin and miniature painting, learn-to-play experiences, as well as a cosplay parade and contest. Sonoma Con is entering it's third year, and is establishing itself as a Sonoma County tradition for gamers, collectors, hobbyists, and amongst Sonoma County locals.

Join your guide, Genevieve, on a 2-hour walking tour of Mendocino Stone Ranch, the Mendocino Coast's hidden stone sanctuary. The tour will take place on Fish Rock Rd, in Gualala on Sunday, Nov 2nd from 12pm-2pm, weather permitting. Learn about the rich history of Mendocino Stone Ranch, take in our 30+ larger-than-life stone masonry art installations, including the Fish Rock Watchtower, learn about the artists behind the works, and the man who brought it all to life. $15-20 suggested donation, per person. Email contact@stoneranchmendo.com to RSVP. The tour happens on the first Sunday of every month so if you miss this month, there's always next month

Join your guide, Genevieve, on a 2-hour walking tour of Mendocino Stone Ranch, the Mendocino Coast's hidden stone sanctuary. The tour will take place on Fish Rock Rd, in Gualala on Sunday, Nov 2nd from 12pm-2pm, weather permitting. Learn about the rich history of Mendocino Stone Ranch, take in our 30+ larger-than-life stone masonry art installations, including the Fish Rock Watchtower, learn about the artists behind the works, and the man who brought it all to life. $15-20 suggested donation, per person. Email contact@stoneranchmendo.com to RSVP. The tour happens on the first Sunday of every month so if you miss this month, there's always next month

The non profit organization, Mendocino Coast Jazz Society, hosts a "Jazz Jam" every Monday evening, from 6 to 9pm, at Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N Franklin St in Fort Bragg. Admission is free, and there is a Swing Dance lesson at 5pm

"Bring your ax, your voice, your dancin' shoes, or just your ears!"

The non profit organization, Mendocino Coast Jazz Society, hosts a “Jazz Jam” every Monday evening, from 6 to 9pm, at Tall Guy Brewing Admission is free, and there is a Swing Dance lesson at 5pm

Join ENG 503: Creative Writing for Older Adults with Lake County Poet Laureate Emerita Georgina Marie Guardado for the Fall 2026 semester at Mendocino College in Ukiah.

Wednesdays 1:30 PM - 4:35 PM
8/17/2026 - 12/11/2026
Credit-free class for $12/semester

This course will introduce adults to a variety of creative writing skills, providing an opportunity to recall, organize, and share life experiences through written expression. Students will have the opportunity to sharpen both creative writing and computer skills, as well as interact with a supportive community of fellow writers.
All ages and genres welcome!

To register, visit mendocino.edu or call the Ukiah Campus at (707) 468-3000. For more information, email gguardado@mendocino.edu

Fire Safe Council Point Arena hosts a fire safe meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of every month. Every month we will address a topic of interest to the community regarding fire and emergency preparedness for families, individuals and the community in general. Everyone is welcome. You need not be a resident of Point Arena to contribute or to attend the meetings.