December 2, 2008 at 7:56 pm
by nancy
· Filed under events, family fun, favorites
This weekend, take the opportunity to enjoy our small town uniqueness by attending one of these holiday events. Fun for all ages!
December 5 at 5:30 pm: Kelley House Tree Lighting
Santa is coming town. Join us for caroling by Gloriana, followed by the tree lighting and Santa’s arrival on the fire truck. Gifts for the children and plenty of cookies for everyone. 707-937-5791.
December 5 at 7 pm & December 6 at 2 pm: Holiday Concert
College of the Redwoods presents their winter concert. Free to the pubic. Soloists Elaine Miksak and Dan Fowler accompanied by Jack Leung on piano and his ensemble. Mendocino Presbyterian Church, Main Street.
December 5 from 5-8 pm: Benefit Show and Holiday Celebration
Edgewater Gallery is celebrating the Holiday Season by presenting a special “benefit sale” for the Fort Bragg Food Bank. Artists will donate art pieces, and all proceeds (100%) will be donated to the Fort Bragg Food Bank. Edgewater is a member-owned Gallery that is enjoying it’s 5th year on the coast. 356 North Main Street, Fort Bragg. 707-964-4668
December 6 at 5 pm: Holiday Lights Celebration
Santa and Mrs Claus visit the children at the Guest House Museum.Refreshments followed by the tree lighting and caroling. 7:00 pm Holiday Lights Parade. Downtown Fort Bragg. 707-964-9440
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November 24, 2008 at 8:58 am
by bruce
· Filed under Book Hunting, attractions, ecotourism, family fun, general
Little River Inn has published a nifty guide for book lovers visiting the Mendocino Coast. Listed in this “field guide to wild book territory” are more than a dozen book-nooks, from thrift stores to rare book shops. For a copy, stop by the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in Fort Bragg or call the Little River Inn at 707-937-5942. There are some surprises in the guide — places only locals would know.
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October 8, 2008 at 7:57 pm
by nancy
· Filed under Art, attractions, events, family fun
On Friday, October 10, from 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Walt Padgett, Mendocino Art Center’s Main Gallery exhibiting artist in October, will share a documentary slide show presentation on the traditional process of Japanese woodblock printing: an educational and inspiring look at the history of the Tokaido, weaving photos of its landscape and architecture with the work of the early printmakers who depicted its beauty, Sekino and Hiroshige. His presentation has been enthusiastically received at the Portland Art Museum, the Berkeley Art Center, the Japanese Garden in Portland, and many other centers for the arts. Join us at the Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street at Kasten Street, Mendocino, 707-937-5818. Donations Requested
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September 27, 2008 at 7:56 am
by bruce
· Filed under attractions, events, family fun, pet-friendly
For Bragg is celebrating the 2nd Annual Huckleberries and Hounds Festival today and tomorrow, Sept. 27 and 28. Two events not to miss: the dog art making contest at Racine’s at 11 Saturday and the Dine-With-Your-Dog barbecue at noon. You’ll have huckleberries and hounds everywhere. And don’t forget to check Fort Bragg restaurants offering huckleberry infused meals from Mendo Bistro’s pork medallions with huckleberry sauce to Cowlick’s Ice Cream huckleberry Sundaes.
Featured ‘hounds’ events:
Saturday
· Go-Dog-Go – Racine’s is hosting a FREE dog ‘art-making’ event. Starting at 11:00, you’re invited to come have your dog’s paws painted for a dash down their center isle on a canvas. The result should be two canvases, one to keep and one to be auctioned to benefit a local animal organization. It will be messy, but fun!! And don’t worry if your dog has had no formal art training – none’s required - except maybe some paper training as a pup.
· Dine with Your Dog Barbecue - The Surf Motel & Gardens will sell hot dogs and hamburgers (as well as veggie dogs), chips and drinks for $5 as a fundraiser for MCDOG, the Mendocino Coast Dog Owners Group; noon to 4 pm. While you enjoy your food, your dog stays by your side or romps with new friends in the Surf’s new fenced, off-leash doggie play area. 1220 S Main, Fort Bragg. The Surf will give free goodie baskets with pet gifts to the first 25 dog owners who show up for the BBQ.
Also at the Surf Motel BBQ - The Mendocino Coast Humane Society will have its Mobile Pet Adoption truck with cats and dogs in need of a good home. And there will be AKC Canine Good Citizenship Testing. This includes a series of 10 activities to determine that a dog is in control, can be handled by others and the owner; will sit, down, and come when called; can meet another dog and behave appropriately, can walk in a crowd, can deal with distractions and not get overly frightened. Cost is $20.
Animal Communicator - Bring your dog to PAWS for a private session with well-known Animal Communicator Carol Becker, from 10 - 5. See Friday’s schedule for more information.
· Cooking Class - Chef Nicholas Petti of Mendo Bistro will hold a huckleberry cooking class at 1 pm Saturday, Sept. 27, as part of the City of Fort Bragg’s three-day 2nd Annual Huckleberries and Hounds Festival (FortBragg.com/hounds).
At the beginning of the class, huckleberry expert Eric Schramm will talk about the storied past of huckleberries on the Mendocino Coast and their popularity in San Francisco during the Gold Rush. Cost: $25 per person. For reservations, call 964-4974 or send an email to Chef Petti at eat@MendoBistro.com.
Sunday
Canine Search and Rescue (SAR) Demo – The use of dogs in search and rescue is a valuable component in responding to law enforcement requests for finding missing people. Handlers will show how hard working, well-trained dogs detect missing humans by scent. While you’re there, meet the Friends of the Mendocino Coast Animal Shelter, a dedicated group of volunteers working on behalf of the coast’s animal shelter. Fort Bragg Dog Park, S. Lincoln and Willow, 12 - 2.
Animal Communicator - Bring your dog to PAWS for a private session with well-known Animal Communicator Carol Becker, from 10 - 1. See Friday’s schedule for more information.
Featured ‘huckleberry’ food:
Breakfast
* Café One – huckleberry scones and pancakes
* Mendocino Cookie Company – huckleberry bran muffins
Dinner
* Mendo Bistro - grilled venison leg with huckleberry sauce and frozen vanilla soufflé with warm huckleberry soup.
* v’Canto – its pastry chef is planning a gourmet dessert.
* The Restaurant – pork medallions with a huckleberry scallion sauce.
* The Rendezvous – wild boar with huckleberry chutney and Muscovy Duck with huckleberry-lavender sauce.
* TW’s Bar & Grill at the Trade Winds/Quality Inn - to be announced.
Dessert
* Cowlick’s Ice Cream - huckleberry sundaes.
* Carol Hall’s Hot Pepper Jelly Co. - wild huckleberry jam.
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August 28, 2008 at 6:43 pm
by dff
· Filed under events, family fun, general, museums, parks
If you haven’t been to one of these, don’t miss this opportunity to gaze at the stars with local experts. On August 30 beginning at 8:30 pm join us for a Star Party! Look through telescopes at the night sky. Bring your own telescope and flashlights! Talk with astronomers. Be sure to dress warmly. Meet behind the Ford House Museum, 735 Main Street, Mendocino. Sponsored By: Ford House Museum/Visitor Center, Out of This World, Mendocino Area Parks Association, and California State Parks. 707-937-5397
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