Ongoing Events

• Ongoing Every Third Wednesday -- Bird Watching with the Audubon Society
  Recreation: Over 100 species of birds live in or visit the Gardens each year. Join the experts and learn more about our avian friends. Walks start at the Gardens Entrance. Tour is included in the Gardens admission. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg.
  Fee: $10 General; $7.50 Seniors; $4 Juniors; $2 ChildrenTime: Walk starts at 8 a.m. (call for seasonal hours of operation) Phone Number: (707) 964.6362

• Every Thursday Night -- "Small Plates" at Sea Ranch Lodge
  Dining: Please join us for our eclectic small plate menu every Thursday in our Main Dining Room. We welcome you to fashion a meal by ordering several small plates or order individually as you wish. 60 Sea Walk Drive, Sea Ranch.
  Fee: VariesTime: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 785.2371

• First Friday of every month -- First Fridays in Fort Bragg
  Reception, Museums & Exhibition: On The First Friday of every month in Fort Bragg from 5-8 p.m. Downtown galleries and businesses stay open later on that Friday evening with receptions and events for exhibiting artists.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300

• Every Second Saturday -- 2nd Saturday Gallery Opening
  Reception, Exhibition: Galleries in Mendocino & Little River have receptions for their new shows each month. Enjoy meeting local artists.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300

• TBA -- 2nd Annual Cioppino Dinner
  Benefit, Dining: The North Coast Fishing Association presents their 2nd annual Cioppino Dinner in Portuguese Hall featuring live entertainment, a live auction, a special raffle and a full no-host bar. Proceeds help support the continued struggle for sports and commercial fishing rights on the North Coast.
  Fee: $30 adults, $15 kids 12 & underTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300

• TBA -- Mendocino Art Center's Open Studios
  Exhibition, Reception: Take a break, bring the family and join the fun at the Mendocino Art Center's 8th Annual Open House & Open Studio Tour. Enjoy a self-guided tour and make yourself at home. Check out the on-going demonstrations in ceramics, sculpture, jewelry fabrication, painting, textiles and digital arts. 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino
  Fee: FreeTime: Noon until 4:00 pm Phone Number: (707) 937.5818

• TBA -- 10th Annual KEET-TV Wine Tasting and Auction
  Auction, Dancing: 10th Annual Wine Tasting, Auction and Dinner Buffet - Samba, sip and bid, in support of Public Television at Carnivale: The KEET-TV Wine Tasting and Auction, taking place Feburary 9, 2008 at the Blue Lake Casino's Sapphire Palace.
  Fee: $55Time: 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 445.0813

• TBA -- 3rd Annual International Alsace Varietals Festival
  Festival, Wine Education: Come join us in beautiful Anderson Valley for a weekend of celebration in honor of our favorite white, Alsatian-style white wines, including Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Muscat from around the world! Saturday events include a technical conference, grand tasting with music and food pairings and an authentic Alsace-style winemakers dinner with a sparkling wine reception. Visit local wineries on Sunday for their open houses.
  Fee: $35-$85 (varies per event)Time: varies by event Phone Number: (707) 895.WINE

• TBA -- Taste Mendocino, Celebrating Regional Bounty
  The new Flavor Festival combines established Mendocino County events, including Crab & Wine Days, the Wine & Mushroom Festival, and the Alsace Varietals Festival in Anderson Valley. In addition to wine and crab, the Regional Flavor Bounty offers tastings of locally-grown and produced products including wild mushrooms, chocolate and seaweed. Call for event details and tickets
  Fee: Varies by eventTime: varies by event Phone Number: (866) 466.3636