Monthly Archive: April, 2009
April 26, 2009 at 11:33 am
by bruce
· Filed under birding, ecotourism, general, hikes
During the first Big River Interpretive Walk season in 2008, over 200 people attended walks including local residents and visitors from as far as Europe and Japan. Many participants experienced Big River for the first time while others learned interesting facts about a place close to their hearts. On a recent drive down to the parking lot where walks begin, I saw a stately egret standing perfectly still just 20 yards off the road. There is definitely plenty to see. And, after you’ve walked the river, you can stroll to Big River Beach to watch the sunset.
Big River Interpretive Walks are free of charge and open to the public. The 2009 Interpretive Walks will occur on the following Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., weather permitting: May 2, May 16, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, September 5, September 19 and October 3. Read the rest of this entry »
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April 13, 2009 at 12:03 pm
by bruce
· Filed under Art, attractions, family fun, general
The Mendocino Coast is known for its beauty, but less so for its evening entertainment. The Caspar Inn has been forever famous for great music. But if you’d like a symphony venue, then check out the annual
Symphony of the Redwoods Pops Concert, at 6:15 pm, Saturday, April 25 at Eagles Hall in Fort Bragg at Corry and Alder Streets. 
Enjoy a four-course Dinner. Dance the night away. Sing your favorite Gershwin hits. Bid in our auction, or for a chance to conduct the Pops Orchestra.
Tickets are $60. You can make reservations at (707) 964-0898. You can purchase your tickets at Tangents and Harvest in Fort Bragg, and at Out of this World and Sea Cottage Real Estate in Mendocino. Tickets are also available online via the Arts Council of Mendocino County’s box office.
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April 10, 2009 at 4:12 pm
by dff
· Filed under general
Constance Goddard: Mendocino Wildflowers Botanical IllustrationsTwo of my favorite people are starting shows of their artwork in Mendocino, so I urge you to check them out. Jim Moorehead’s photographic work will be featured as guest artist this month at the Artist’s Co-op of Mendocino (the gallery is on Main Street). There is a reception for Second Saturday on April 11, beginning at 3:30 pm and continuing until sunset. Jim is a former owner of Joshua Grindle Inn, and is currently a principal in the Mendocino County Broadband Alliance.
The other show to check out features Constance Goddard, entitled “Mendocino Wildflowers Botanical Illustration”. Her show runs through May 31, 2009 at the Ford House Visitor Center, at 735 Main Street in Mendocino. The Ford House is open from 11 am to 4 pm daily; call 707-937-5397 for more info. In addition to possessing a beautiful alto voice, Connie creates beautiful botanical illustrations. I have several of her works, and the beauty and eye for detail are superb.
The Ford House also has a fresh wildflower display, making it easy to identify all the different flowers out on the Headlands in the spring. The Ford House is also a venue and organizer for the 6th Annual Mendocino Coast Heritage Days, which runs the entire month of May 2009.
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April 5, 2009 at 5:28 pm
by nancy
· Filed under attractions, eats, events, family fun, gardens, walks
There’s fun for the family next weekend with events springing up all along the Coast. Here are just a few special treats.
April 11 & 12: Model Railroad
The Mendocino Coast Model Railroad and Historical Society runs a 200-foot model of Digger Creek & Northern Railroad. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Hwy 1, Fort Bragg. 707-964-4352 ext.16
April 11 & 12 @ 10am: Easter Egg Express
Join us on the Skunk Train for an Easter Egg Hunt, fun and games and a surprise stop to visit the Easter Bunny. Goody bag provided. Departs Fort Bragg. Adults $47 Child $22 866-457-5865
April 11 from 11am-2:30pm: Bunny Camp
Children ages 3 – 7 are invited to join us for Bunny Camp. The Easter Bunny will welcome campers for crafts and an Easter egg hunt! Campers will decorate eggs, bags and cookies and have their faces painted. Then join the dash as the Easter egg hunt begins! Two sessions: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm The camp fee is $10 per camper with a limit of 35 campers per session. This event supports the Friends of Mendocino Coast Animal Shelter. 707-937-5942 for reservations. This event will sell out, so please call early.
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