Community Calendar

Our Noyo Center for Marine Science Fall Silent Auction is officially LIVE, and we’re pleased to invite you to start bidding!

You’ll find a wide variety of great items, including:
Local dining and Mendocino Coast experiences
Art, jewelry, and handmade goods
Wine, gift baskets, and specialty treats
Unique adventures and one-of-a-kind packages

Every bid supports science, education, marine conservation and community programs here on the Mendocino coast.

Take a guided tour of the MCBG Mushroom Collection! The Gardens is home to more than 160 species of wild mushrooms during fall and winter. Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of Macrofungi. Generally hidden underground, these reproductive structures lie dormant until the rainy season, when they sprout above the soil from organic material.

​Enjoy this introduction to mushroom identification followed by a guided walk with Naturalist and Mycologist, Mario Abreu each Monday from November 17 through December 22. Mario will begin with an approximately 45-minute introduction followed by a 2-hour guided field walk that involves standing for long periods of time, and venturing off the main trails. Please remember, mushrooms found at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens should stay at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens... DO NOT PICK OR COLLECT from our botanical collection!

Willits Community Theatre presents an intimate afternoon of acoustic flamenco fusion with guitarist Luis Banuelos on Sunday, December 14 at 2pm. Known for his soulful tone and expressive style, Banuelos blends traditional flamenco with contemporary influences for a warm, captivating solo performance. The concert runs about ninety minutes and brings world-class musicianship to the small stage at WCT. Tickets are $20 and available at wctperformingartscenter.org. Don’t miss this soulful experience, one performance only at Willits Community Theatre.

The 15th annual Festival of Lights dazzles every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 28 through December 21, rain or shine, at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.

​This 100% original, handmade light show features imaginative displays crafted by MCBG staff and volunteers. Wander through scenes sparkling with ocean waves, lighted jungle settings, shooting stars, playful jumping dogs, and a flock of flamingos—each display is designed to enchant visitors of all ages. A beloved holiday tradition and community celebration, the Festival partners with the Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund and other local nonprofits to ensure everyone can experience the magic.

​The FOG Holiday Cafe will be open with hot cocoa, apple cider, and sweet treats (cash and Venmo accepted). Strike a pose with Santa for a festive photo to remember! He will be waiting each Sunday in the cozy and cheerful canopy.

​Stroll the lighted pathways in support of the Gardens, bundle up, and explore the whimsical displays while celebrating the season with your community during this enchanting Festival of Lights!

Announcing Our New Tasting Room!

It's our pleasure to unveil the new home for Frey Vineyards' tasting room.
11700 West Rd, Redwood Valley, CA 95470.
Join us daily from 11 AM to 5 PM to uncork our award-
winning Organic and Biodynamic wines in an inviting space crafted with thoughtful design and a deep connection to our roots.
Raise a glass with us as we celebrate this memorable milestone together!
Visit our new tasting room before the end of the year and receive a 20% discount on all wine purchases

The Anderson Valley High School FFA chapter is teaming up to do a holiday food drive. Starting November 17th through December 17th. We accept Shelf stable food, including pasta, rice, and canned food. We are also accepting cash donations, which will be used to purchase food. Our donation bins and cash boxes can be found in local businesses throughout Anderson Valley and at Anderson Valley High School. Every donation counts, so open your heart and open your pantry.

Hey there: Are you a wanna- be gardener, but have no yard, or place to cultivate a garden/vegi garden ,or exercise that passion? Well look no further, then to our very own Community Garden here in" Happy Willits," located next to the Recreation Grove; (adjacent to the Social Service Dept.) A Non Profit Project. With once a year fee (like renting a plot) grow whatever you want, but must commit for a year, no abandoning it. Serious gardeners welcomed. There's limited spaces-sign ups begin in March. Contact Mike Adair, Garden Manager, at 707-456-4395. Hope to see you there!!

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.

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.