May 17 Friday
Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm
707-964-9132362 N. Franklin St, Fort Bragg CA 95437
Mendocino Coast Jazz Society Jam Sessions Monday evenings, at the “Tall Guy Brewery” in Fort Bragg. The new brewery / brew pub is located on Franklin Street, across from City Hall in the old Sears Bld.
The proceedings begin at 5:00, with a dance lesson with Al, Mary, Sunshine and Glenn, for those so inclined.At 6:00 we start the live music, and play till 9:00. The brew pub has beer, wine and bar bites. All ages are welcome, and admission will be free.
The Jazz Society will make sure we have a swingin’ rhythm section, and we will be collecting donations to defray the cost.
Hope to see you there!
SPACE (Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education), in collaboration with our stellar partner Adventist Health, is thrilled to unveil a mesmerizing and heart-pounding extravaganza: "Unplugged…. just notice!" an original show focusing on the benefits and challenges of screens directed by Amanda Rosenberg-Gutierrez, featuring over 80 dancers ages 9-up.Back in 2017, Laurel Near and Amanda Rosenberg-Gutierrez interviewed and recorded the voices of SPACE students aged 8 and up and South Valley High School students. The questions included, “How is technology useful or helpful?” “What would you do if you woke up and technology didn’t exist?” “What do you like to do with friends and family when you unplug from screens?” These recorded testimonials became the pulsating heartbeat of the Unplugged soundtrack! Now post-pandemic, the 2024 version of the show is adapted by Rosenberg-Gutierrez.Adventist Health and SPACE teachers invite you to grab your family, friends, and imagination, and join SPACE for a dazzling celebration that transcends the boundaries of screens and embraces the magic of live performance!
2nd Hand Grass Featuring Gene Parsons
Friday, May 17, 7 - 10 pm2nd Hand Grass
2nd Hand Grass is playing a benefit for Paul Lacques, guitar player/singer for I See Hawks In L.A., a band we got to know last year after doing a show in Caspar. Paul passed after a long battle with cancer in January. We are doing this benefit to help out his wife Victoria, who is also the drummer for the band. $20 at the door.
No-host bar serving beer & wine to benefit Caspar Community. No outside alcohol please.
May 18 Saturday
Once again, our online auction is bidding fun, raising money for theprotection, education and nutrition for our Haitian community of 32 orphan girls and their staff. To see items in advance and register, goto ticketing website.
Check out local artist and Redwood Coast Senior Center participant Ann Erickson's artwork featured in the Hallway Gallery at 490 N Harold St. in Fort Bragg. Her work is for sale and will be on display through June, as a benefit for the Senior Center. She works in watercolor, acrylic, and oil and has a lovely selection of landscapes on display. Call (707) 961-0165 for information.
Ukiah Senior Center Parking Lot Sale- Thrift Store is sponsoring this event.497 Leslie St. in Ukiah. Furniture 50% off and "Stuff the Bag" for $7 will be featured. Food options will be on-site. For more information call: (707) 462-4343 ext. 7009. Event is on Saturday, 5/18. 8AM-2PM
Nobody does Pinot Noir like Anderson Valley, one of the most beautiful places in the world! More than 50 wineries will pour for you at the Pinot Noir Festival, including more than a dozen prestige labels from Napa and Sonoma that covet our fabulous fruit. Our best chefs will serve up delicious food pairings all weekend, and you can also acquire exclusive wine and experiences during our ever-popular silent auction.
What to Expect: • Saturday Grand Tasting of Pinot Noir, Sparkling, Rosé, and White Pinot • Friday Technical Conference and Sunset BBQ in the Vineyard • Sunday Winery Open Houses • Stock Your Cellar-Worthy Case Promotions • Meet the Winemakers, Owners & Local Wine Community • Access to Wines You Can't Find on the Shelf or List • Fall in Love with Anderson Valley • and So Much More!
Come to the festival! Every Saturday, the Ukiah Farmers' Market is a community gathering featuring local produce, a wide selection of meat, cheese, eggs, honey and locally produced crafts of all sorts. Natural body products, jewelry, clothing and bags are some of the items on the list. Join the festivities and be prepared to stay to meet and greet your neighbors and get a taste for Ukiah.
Market is open rain or shine! We gladly accept WIC coupons and EBT/Food Stamps.
Focusing on the 40-plus-year history of the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking in Fort Bragg, this exhibit shares the story of how a remarkable institution came to be. The philosophy and practice that made James Krenov a master woodworker and teacher is explored, along with examples of his own work and fine furniture made by instructors and graduates of the program.
Join us on one of the last few days of spring to explore, observe, and engage in our unique garden ecosystem. A lovely walk in the garden can be so rich when you take the time for close observation and appreciation of nature’s systems. We are offering a special opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the interconnected systems of local ecology with naturalist and mycologist Damon Tighe. There will be many ways for you to participate as a MCBG Naturalist that day — We will be offering — an array of guided walks, info tables featuring our leading local ecological organizations, and tutorials on how to use iNaturalist and practice your skills as a citizen scientist. This will be a day for everybody to enjoy Nature’s wonders.
You can sign up for one walk or two walks and become a member of our Citizen Science Team by contributing to our "MCBG Spring Field Day 2024" iNaturalist project. iNaturalist is a simple online tool that allows everyone to contribute to biodiversity science and connect with naturalists and other experts. It is fun and easy to use! Check out all of the species of plants, animals, bugs, and more that have already been observed by citizen scientists at MCBG through iNaturalist.
THE DETAILSRegister for walks in the morning (10AM - 12PM) or the afternoon session (1PM - 3PM). Limited availability, advanced registration is required.Walks are free with regular admission to the Gardens, and just plain free for Members of the Gardens! Admission can be purchased upon arrival at the main entry. Wear your walking shoes and be prepared for the weather with appropriate layers. Consider bringing a water bottle, notebook, and anything else that keeps you comfortable.Download the iNaturalist app to your phone and create a login. Take some time to familiarize yourself with this tool prior to the Field Day in order to get the most out of the walks and join our Citizen Science Team!