Sport fishing for rockfish and other groundfish is now open to boat-based anglers along the North-Central Coast through November 30, in the region between Cape Mendocino and Pigeon Point. Daily limits apply - check for specific regulations or call 831-649-2801.
The annual Whale Run and Walk is great fun, and like past years will take place along the ocean, creating a spectacular view for participants. At our Mendocino Rotary meeting this week, we got a plea for volunteer help — about six in all are needed.
This 23rd Whale Run/Walk will be held on the Haul Road at MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg. Starts at 9 a.m. Volunteers will probably be needed at least an hour ahead.
If you’re interested in being a volunteer, send an email to Joyce Gilbertson at jgilbrsn@mnc.org. All proceeds go to Soroptimist International of Fort Bragg.
If you’re coming as a tourist and don’t know where to stay, contact the Mendocino Coast of Commerce at 707-961-6300 for recommendations.
With a rich tradition of its own, Little River Inn will celebrate another rich tradition, El Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) Nov. 1-4, 2007, at its landmark resort on the Mendocino Coast. The inaugural annual festival, the first ever on the coast, will benefit the local chapter of Project Sanctuary. You can read more in the MendocinoFun.com newsroom. For reservations, information and an event schedule, go to www.littleriverinn.com Or call toll free 888-INN-LOVE.
Want something fun and different this weekend? Check out the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Mendocino’s very own Hill House of Cabot Cove, home of Murder She Wrote. Help solve the mystery of “Murder of Tortellini Winery” or …. The Winemaker Was Crushed? June 8 & 9, $30.00 Price of Admission includes Dinner and Show. Call Rick’s Restaurant and Lounge at (707) 937-3200 or (707) 937-0577.
One of Habitat for Humanity’s local fundraisers is an annual kite flying day at Todd Point in Fort Bragg. Yesterday, gray skies were ablaze with colorful kites, from fancy “professional” biplane kites to the paper variety children made just that morning as part of the event.
I wish I had brought my kite, but had forgotten that this was a free event open to all who want to just come out and play. The money raised comes from selling kites, cookies, hot dogs, soft drinks and other items.
Among the contributors were Village Toy Store in Mendocino (donated kites for sale) and Silver’s at the Wharf and the Mendocino Cookie Company in Fort Bragg (donated food). 
I was told the event raises about $2,000. If you missed the event this year, you don’t have to wait to fly your kite. Todd Point, located on the south end of Fort Bragg behind the Emerald Dolphin Inn and Mini Golf, is a great wide open space perfect for flying a kit. And, when there is wind no where else, it seems to live here.
Fourth of July Events. Mendocino 4th of July Parade, World’s Largest Salmon BBQ, and more!
