Aug 07 Saturday
More than 220 donkeys call Oscar's Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary home. Located in Hopland, California, Oscar's Place rescues and cares for donkeys in need, providing lifetime sanctuary. The number of donkeys Oscar's Place is able to care for is directly related to the number of people who support the organization. More information is available at oscarsplace.org. That's oscarsplace.org.
Aug 09 Monday
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (Online or by phone)Register at https://www.firesafemendocino.org/chipper-day The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council (MCFSC) is offering Regular Chipper Days on the 2nd Monday of each month for the Sherwood Firewise Communities. To qualify, your area must be registered with MCFSC and cover a minimum of 5 properties with 10 piles minimum (up to 30 piles) per Chipper Day. Get neighbors to participate to keep sites closer together. Call to set up a schedule for chipping. Contact the MCFSC office at (707) 462-3662
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
Aug 12 Thursday
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.
Aug 14 Saturday
Did you know that if you live in Yorkville, Boonville, Philo, Navarro or Comptche that you can come to Hendy Woods for free on the 2nd Sunday of every month? Just know your zip code.Ask us about exciting volunteer opportunities such as invasive plant removal, forest walks and helping out in our visitor center. Email us at hendywoodscommunity@gmail.com
Drop-in art lesson with Suzi Long! Come earn your CREATIVE LICENSE and paint the Noyo Bridge. No experience necessary! Learn a few tricks, enjoy the bridge view and have a great 2 hours in a beautiful new gallery!
Aug 15 Sunday
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.
Aug 16 Monday