Community Calendar

A Woman’s Place Was Everywhere:
How Working Women Shaped Mendocino
Exhibit Runs October 2, 2025– March 29, 2026
Opening Reception Honoring Local Businesswomen: Saturday, October 11, 4pm – 5:30pm
While men wielded the axes that built the town of Mendocino, women built the community that made it last. Look beyond the big trees and lumber mills to discover the vibrant world of “women’s work.” Through their own diaries, photos, and oral histories, this exhibit tells the lesser-known stories of entrepreneurs, nurses, artists, teachers, madams, and philanthropists who laid the foundation for the Mendocino we know today. Discover how their creativity, resilience, and hard work—both paid and unpaid—shaped the legacy of the Mendocino Coast in ways history books often overlook. Nominate your own local heroine, past or present during your visit. Bring a photo if you have one.
Museum Hours:
October – December: Thurs – Mon, 11am – 3pm
January – March: Fri – Sun, 11am – 3pm

Local author Deborah Edelman will be at Mendocino Book Company on Thursday November 6. Deborah is co-author (with Greg De Nevers and Adina Merenlender) of the newly updated California Naturalist Handbook. The book is essential reading for the California Naturalist Certification course, given annually at the Hopland Research and Extension Center (Hopland REC) beginning in January.

CALENDAR ITEM -
Thursday, Sept. 11th, 6:00-7:30pm: Inland Valley Women’s Chorus begins its 32nd season, meeting at the Holy Trinity Church, Mary & Martha Room, 640 S. Orchard Ave. (next to the DMV) in Ukiah. IVWC sings harmonious songs of peace, joy, social justice, and healing. New members are welcome! No audition or prior experience required. For information, contact Madge Strong, (707) 459-1493 or mstrong827@outlook.com.

Willits Center for the Arts Small Works Call to Members

Time to get ready for Small Works!

Willits Center for the Arts is looking for member artists to exhibit smaller pieces (2D pieces 12" x 16" or under) for sale during our annual Small Works Show in December. It’s only $30 and up to become a member/renew and that can happen at the curator drop off in December! Paintings, sculpture, fabric, glass, prints, photographs, sets of greeting cards and more are welcome. Please plan to deliver your art to the gallery on Tuesday December 2, 2025, between 10am and 2pm. Show opens on December 6, 2025. For questions about submissions, please contact the Gallery Curator at margi@mcn.org

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.

Early bird registration is now open for the 5th Annual Redwood Coast Region Economic Development Summit, happening November 6–7, 2025, at the historic Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport, CA!

Now in its fifth year, the summit brings together changemakers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from across Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, and Trinity counties, as well as neighboring tribal lands, to foster innovation, collaboration, and regional growth.

This year’s theme, Harvesting Growth: Transforming Rural Economies, will spark fresh conversations around downtown revitalization, tourism, and innovative rural development, with a special focus on agri-tourism and the blue economy.

For the first time, the summit will be hosted in Lake County. Located along the western shore of Clear Lake, California’s largest natural freshwater lake, Lakeport is a growing hub for rural innovation. The city has made significant investments in infrastructure, restored historic landmarks and expanded support for small businesses and cultural programming. With a strong agricultural legacy and access to world-class outdoor recreation, Lakeport offers an ideal setting to spotlight rural resilience and economic opportunity. This marks a new chapter—and a unique opportunity to highlight Lake County’s leadership in rural innovation and economic transformation.

Early Bird registration is available through Sept. 1 at a discounted rate of $135. After that, General Admission will be $150. Register today at https://www.northedgefinancing.org/redwood-coast-region-economic-summit.

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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.

Celebrate your visit to Anderson Valley with Goldeneye’s signature sparkling wine tasting. Savor the delicate bubbles and nuanced flavors of two exceptional vintages of our Methode Champenoise sparkling wines; both a testament to our winemaking artistry.

Pair your glasses of Brut Rosé with reserve caviar, accompanied by thoughtfully selected accoutrements that elevate every sip and bite. Effortlessly embodying the California lifestyle, this luxurious experience promises a memorable journey through the refined tastes and textures that define Goldeneye.