Community Calendar

Got a kid with big energy? A flair for the dramatic? Perfect. Willits Community Theatre’s Gateway to the Stage Summer Camp starts June 29 with classes and a culminating production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr., directed by Joni McLeod, with musical direction by Abigail Strock. Camp students will study song, dance and acting and then enjoy roles in the play. Enrollments are filling quickly, so don’t wait. The camp and performances take place at the Allen Garcia Auditorium at Willits High School June 29 to August 9. Head to wctperformingartscenter.org and click "Summer Camp" to grab your spot.

FIRST FRIDAY - Photo of the Month - Featured photographer John Birchard’s new image, Mendocino Sunset Panorama, 38” x 14” ultra-wide-pano landscape photo debuts starting First Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at the Mendocino Coast Photographers Gallery, Fort Bragg, CA. This exhibition continues all month.

Join us and have a look at the Featured Photo of the Month by John Birchard, snacks, lots of wonderful photos and ceramics and to meet the other members of the gallery.

Celebrate five decades of Mendocino Land Trust’s remarkable conservation legacy at the Kelley House Museum. This exhibit reveals "behind-the-scenery" stories through archival photos and documents that show exactly how your favorite trails, wildlife habitats, and hidden beaches were acquired and continue to be preserved. From its humble roots as a grassroots movement to its role as a cornerstone of local stewardship, you'll see the passion that keeps our home wild and wonderful. Join us to honor the enduring commitment that has protected the beauty and natural history of Mendocino for the last fifty years.
Exhibit runs April 2nd 2026 – June 1st 2026
Museum hours: Thursday – Monday, 11AM – 3PM

Two Santa Barbara artists, Dane Goodman and Marie Schoeff, are being featured at Partners Gallery from May 7 to June 8.

Between Ordinary - Marie Schoeff
Schoeff’s monoprints on paper combine relief and drypoint techniques to create singular prints. Layering archetypal spherical shapes with raw linear marks offers a spectrum of interpretations. With Schoeff’s minimal use of elements, color speaks first, setting an ethereal tone.
Commoners – Dane Goodman
Goodman’s work often uses common materials, such as cereal bags, soap, and children’s art supplies, along with low-tech processes. He sees these overlooked materials as having creative potential and relatability. This approach lends itself to an inherent democratic sensibility in what he makes.

There is a Second Saturday Meet the Artists May 9th from 5-7 pm.

Hours are Thursday - Monday, 11 am to 4 pm

In celebration of Pride Month, join a welcoming guided experience at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. This program includes a one-hour interpretive walk through the Gardens, followed by a relaxed gathering and ice cream social at the Vegetable Garden.

As we move along the Garden paths, we will explore the remarkable ways gender and sexual diversity appear throughout the plant and animal world. Nature has a far more expansive story to tell than many expect, and this walk invites curiosity, reflection, and discovery.

The program concludes with a sweet finish, featuring ice cream generously provided by Rhody’s Garden Cafe.

While enjoying dessert, guests will join a conversation and book signing with special guest Hunter Rook, founder of Rowdy Ferret Design. Hunter is the illustrator and lead author for the GENDER book Project. He lives in Caspar with his human family, 6 dogs, 40 sheep, and 2 goats.

A celebration of nature, identity, and community, this program offers space to learn, connect, and enjoy the Gardens in full bloom.

Join us at the Art Explorers studio the First Friday in June for the opening of High Strangeness: A Cryptid Family Affair.

This group exhibition highlights our favorite mysteries and legendary friends – from UFOs to Bigfoot in all of their fantastic forms!

Featuring artwork by studio artist, Chris Roddy.Celebrate with us at the opening on June 5th from 5–7pm ~ explore the show, check out new merch, and support our wonderful community.

This event is free and open to all.

Got a kid with big energy? A flair for the dramatic? Perfect. Willits Community Theatre’s Gateway to the Stage Summer Camp starts June 29 with classes and a culminating production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr., directed by Joni McLeod, with musical direction by Abigail Strock. Camp students will study song, dance and acting and then enjoy roles in the play. Enrollments are filling quickly, so don’t wait. The camp and performances take place at the Allen Garcia Auditorium at Willits High School June 29 to August 9. Head to wctperformingartscenter.org and click "Summer Camp" to grab your spot.

For financial hardship, a work/trade opportunity is available with 8 hours of preparation help on either the 18th or 19th. (Additional days TBD) Please contact the organizer ASAP to secure this opportunity.

FIRST FRIDAY - Photo of the Month - Featured photographer John Birchard’s new image, Mendocino Sunset Panorama, 38” x 14” ultra-wide-pano landscape photo debuts starting First Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at the Mendocino Coast Photographers Gallery, Fort Bragg, CA. This exhibition continues all month.

Join us and have a look at the Featured Photo of the Month by John Birchard, snacks, lots of wonderful photos and ceramics and to meet the other members of the gallery.

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.