• November 2 - 20 -- Mushroom Mania Rate at Little River Inn
  Celebration: Mushroom Mania Rate In Effect at Little River Inn! This fabulous rate is only $155 per night plus tax for ANY available accommodation. Of course the most luxurious rooms are booked first at this delectable rate, so call early for your reservation. Sunday through Thursday only. 7751 North Highway One, Little River, CA
  Fee: $155 for any available roomTime: Call for reservations. Phone Number: (707) 937.5942

• November 4 -- Election Day Special
  Celebration: Big screen election day coverage in garden room. Free wifi in lobby and garden room. The Mendocino Hotel and Gardens, 45080 Main Street, Menocino, CA
  Fee: $14.00 (fresh baked lasagna and salad)Time: 12 p.m. to closing Phone Number: (707) 937.0511

• November 7 -- Mushroom Festival Reception
  Reception: Mendocino Hotel Lobby with Eric Schram, Mendocino Mushroom Company Tapas & Wine Tasting, featuring mushrooms & organic wines. Locally harvested mushrooms & Rhone varietals. Mendocino Hotel, 45080 Main Street, Mendocino, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. registration Phone Number: (800) 548.0513

• November 8 -- Mushroom Festival
  Festival: Registration-8am, Breakfast-8 to 9:30am, 10am-conference "Healing Power of Mushrooms", 11am-Forest Forge, 1pm-Mushroom Picnic, 2pm-Hands-On Mushroom Cultivation Workshop, 6pm-Reception/Winemaker Dinner, 7pm-Winemaker Dinner(5 courses from chef Drew Ison). Mendocino Hotel, 45080 Main Street, Mendocino, CA
  Fee: Call for information.Time: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 548.0513

• November 8 -- Big River Interpretive Walk
  Recreation, Historic: Discover Big River and Mendocino! Learn about the Big River Estuary, the cultural history of Mendocino, redwood ecology and more. Meet at the Big River Kiosk at Big River Beach. Walks last approx. one hour and cover 2-4 miles. Water and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Contact Jenny Hall at the Mendocino Land Trust for more information.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 962.0470

• November 9 -- Mushroom Festival Brunch
  Festival: Brunch at The Mendocino Hotel, featuring Mushrooms Mendocino. 45080 Main Street, Mendocino, CA
  Fee: Call for reservations.Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 548.0513

• November 13 -- Mendocino County Mushroom Festival at Ole's Whale Watch Bar
  Live Music: Coast Celtic Band rocks Ole's Whale Watch Bar! What does Celtic Music have to do with mushrooms? Does it matter? They're just darn good entertainment, so order up a mushroom appetizer or entree in the bar and let your ears take in the joy of Irish music from 5 - 8 p.m. Mushrooms grow in Ireland, don't they?
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.5942

• November 14 -- Belgian Beer & Mushroom Dinner
  Wine & Food Education: Little River Inn reprises its Mushroom and Belgian Beer Dinner on Friday. Executive Chef Marc Dym will create five courses, all with mushrooms as the centerpiece. Each course is paired with the perfect imported Belgian beer selected by our beverage expert, John Sverko, who reminds us that, "Beer is to Belgium what wine is to France." 7751 North Highway One, Little River, CA
  Fee: $85 per personTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.5942

Ongoing Events

• September 25 - November 11 -- Gualala Arts Featured Artists
  Exhibition, Reception: The Sea Ranch Lodge Front Gallery will host an opening reception Wednesday, September 25, 5 to 7 pm for an exhibit titled Gualala Arts Featured Artists. Karen Bowers (watercolor), Peggy Zink (pastels), Arna Means (etchings), Jerry Erickson (metal sculpture), Cynthia Myers (glass) and Barry Semegran (woodworking) will be showing through November 11. 60 Sea Walk Drive, Sea Ranch
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., daily Phone Number: (800) 732.7262

• October 11 - November 4 -- Exploring the Edges: Art in Mendocino
  Exhbition: This show of Contemporary art in Historic Mendocino echoes back to the free-wheeling Art in Mendocino during the 70s & 80s. Working Artist studio, kid-friendly, hands-on fun with work of 22 individual artists. And October in Mendocino is Spectacular - come for the fun! Sponsored by FLOCKworks.
  Fee: Free Time: 11a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, plus weekend Art Talks Phone Number: (707) 937.2728

• Every Monday, November 1 - January 30 -- Mushroom Identification Walks
  Recreation: Join us in the Gardens to see what are popping up and learn about our fall "wildflowers" - Mushrooms! Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg.
  Fee: Free with Gardens AdmissionTime: 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 964.4352

• 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)937.5397

• 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 -- Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Fair
  Festival: The holiday shopping season will kick off at the Mendocino Art Center's 48th Annual Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Fair, with 40 high quality booths displaying an array of one-of-a-kind gift items. A variety of delectable food items, a selection of Northern California beers and wines and Jennie Zacha's traditional blackberry sundaes will be available. 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.5818

• TBA -- Malbec, Merlot and Mushrooms Winemaker Dinner
  Food & Wine Education: Fabulous local wines from the Anderson Valley's Greenwood Ridge and Yorkville Cellars, gourmet dining experience and speakers Paul West and Eric Cerecedes will educate us on Mycomedicine. Mendocino Hotel, 45080 Main Street, Mendocino
  Fee: $90 plus taxes and gratuityTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 548.0513

• TBA -- Festival of Trees
  Holiday, Celebration: Festival of Trees Marketplace offers 2 days of activities for the entire family and features mid-19th century costumed craft artisans-in-action, auctions of decorated trees and gingerbread houses, The Magical Gingerbread House kids' area, live entertainment, food & beverages and raffles both days. Gualala Arts Center - 46501 Gualala Road, Gualala, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 884.1138

• TBA -- 5th Annual Holiday Wine Sale in Redwood Valley
  Celebration: Twelve wineries of Redwood Valley invite you to celebrate the holidays with there 5th annual holiday wine sale featuring magnificent wines with wonderful discounts, new releases, music, food, artisan faire and country fun at on of Mendocino's oldest and unique winegrowing regions. Bring your own glass for tasting!
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 760.3739

• TBA -- Thanksgiving Dinner at Stevenswood
  Holiday, Dining: For decades Stevenswood has been known for glorious Thanksgiving celebrations. An important part of this holiday tradition is the perfect preparation of famous Diestel Ranch, Free-Range Turkey, served along side all your favorites and some new innovations that may just start a new Thanksgiving tradition. 8211 N Hwy 1 Littleriver
  Fee: VariesTime: 3 p.m., 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 421.2810

• TBA -- Community Thanksgiving Dinner
  Celebration: Community Thanksgiving Dinner at First Presbyterian Church, 367 S. Sanderson Way, Fort Bragg.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for Information Phone Number: (707) 964.2316

• TBA -- Thanksgiving Dinner at MacCallum House
  Holiday, Dining: This year leave the holiday cooking to us and join us for our annual Thanksgiving feast, prepared, as always, from local farm and wild-crafted ingredients. 45020 Albion Street, Mendocino
  Fee: $65 adult, 30 Children under 12, not including tax and gratuityTime: Seatings: 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m, 8:30 Phone Number: (707) 937.0289