Community Calendar

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

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!"

Drum Class 5:45-7pm then followed by Dance Class 7-8:30pm

~We study the same rhythm in both classes to learn it both with the drum and then the dance and study it for a full month to have the opportunity to ingrain.

~Come to drum class and follow it by dancing the same rhythm or stay and drum for the dance class. All people, all levels, all bodies are welcome

Mendocino Dance Project is offering free weekly dance classes for people with Parkinson's, their family members, and caregivers. Classes offer healthy and fun ways to build strength, coordination, balance, and stability all while using creativity and imagery to inspire movement. This program is made possible in part by The Community Foundation of Mendocino County’s 2025 Fund for Healthy and Inclusive Communities Grant.

Come treasure hunt in the heart of Ukiah at our Community Yard Sale at Todd Grove Park!

Held every 3rd Saturday from April through September, this open-air market brings neighbors together for a morning of great deals, unique finds, and community connection. From vintage treasures and household goods to handmade items and one-of-a-kind bargains, you never know what you’ll discover.

🗓 Every 3rd Saturday (April–September)
⏰ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Todd Grove Park, Ukiah

Enjoy shopping under the trees, meet local sellers, and make a day of it at one of Ukiah’s favorite community gathering spots. Whether you’re decluttering, hunting for hidden gems, or just enjoying a Saturday morning stroll, the Community Yard Sale is the perfect place to connect and explore.

For more information, visit www.cityofukiah.com/communityyardsale or call (707) 463-6231

Spotlight on Poets Sunday, August 21, 3 p.m. Zoom

Mendocino writers meet online on the third Sunday at 3:00. Members receive link via email; public may email a request: WritersMendocinoCoast@gmail.com

WMC member Michelle Blackwell, journalist and host of KZYX's Upwelling, will interview four poets: WMC members Notty Bumbo, Elizabeth Kirkpatrick-Vrenios and Jonathan Pazer, plus Mendocino County Youth Poet Laureate Sidney Regelbrugge. Each author will read from their poems and answer questions relating to writing processes, what motivates them, and publishing experiences. Both prose and poetry writers will find their stories inspirational.

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

Drum Class 5:45-7pm then followed by Dance Class 7-8:30pm

~We study the same rhythm in both classes to learn it both with the drum and then the dance and study it for a full month to have the opportunity to ingrain.

~Come to drum class and follow it by dancing the same rhythm or stay and drum for the dance class. All people, all levels, all bodies are welcome

Mendocino Dance Project is offering free weekly dance classes for people with Parkinson's, their family members, and caregivers. Classes offer healthy and fun ways to build strength, coordination, balance, and stability all while using creativity and imagery to inspire movement. This program is made possible in part by The Community Foundation of Mendocino County’s 2025 Fund for Healthy and Inclusive Communities Grant.