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Posted May 2006
Seven Day Mendocino Planner
MENDOCINO WINE COUNTY—No matter when you arrive in Mendocino,
there's something happening. WineCountry.com takes a seven-day
look at events happening each and every day of the week this spring.
Keep in mind that some of these events are ongoing, throughout
the year, and may happen on days other than those specified here.
Call in advance to make sure they can accommodate you on whatever
day you plan to go.
Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Plant Identification
Walks, First Monday of the Month
The Gardens' Nursery Supervisor will lead special walks to help
you learn many of the Gardens' plant varieties. Walks start at
2pm. Fee included in Gardens' admission price. Mendocino Coast
Botanical Gardens, 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg.
Fee: $6 General; $5 Senior; $3 Junior; $1 Children Phone Number: (707) 964.4352
TUESDAY
Visit the galleries of the Mendocino Art Center
The Mendocino Art Center is an educational,
exhibition, and resource center for the visual
and performing arts located 150 miles north of
San Francisco in the quiet coastal village of
Mendocino. The Art Center has earned national
and international reputations which attract an
impressive selection of renowned faculty members,
yet has remained small enough for productive
dialogs between students and teachers, professional
artists and beginners. 45200 Little Lake Street,
Mendocino, 707.937.5818.
WEDNESDAY
Fort Bragg Farmers Market, May 4 - October 26
In the heart of Fort Bragg, next to City Hall each Wednesday.
Vendors bring a wide variety of foods, including; fine crafted
cheese, fresh fish, honey, fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Child friendly! Laurel & Franklin St.,
Fort Bragg, free. Time: 3:30 to 6pm. 707.937.3632
THURSDAY
 Take a brew pub tour of Mendocino
Anderson Valley Brewing, Inc., 14081 Hwy 128, Boonville,
707.895.3369, 11 - 8 daily; Mendocino
Brewing Co., 13351 S. Hwy 101, Hopland, CA 95449, 707.744.1361, 11am
to 8pm (weekends 9pm); North Coast
Brewing, 444 N. Main, Fort Bragg, 707.964.3400, 11:30am
to 11pm, 7 days a week; Ukiah
BrewingCompany, 102 South State Street, Ukiah, 707.468.5898, 11am
to 11pm (to 1AM weekends, 10pm Sunday).
FRIDAY
First Fridays of
every month in Fort Bragg,
Downtown galleries and businesses stay open later on that
Friday evening with receptions and events for exhibiting artists.
5pm to 8pm, call707.937.5397 for more information.
Open Mic Night at College of the Redwoods - Every
Second Friday
Open Mic night provides a great opportunity for musicians, poets and performers
to showcase their talents in a fun, supportive and non-judgemental environment.
Sign-ups are encouraged, so please arrive early. The CR campus is located at
1211 Del Mar Dr. in Fort Bragg.7:30pm to 10pm.
SATURDAY
Boonville Farmers Market
Locally grown and prepared plants, vegetables, fruits, bread, coffee and
flowers. Located in the Boonville Hotel parking lot every Saturday. Hwy 128
at Lambert Lane,9:45 am to 12 pm.
Ukiah Saturday Farmers Market, May 6 - October 28
This market draws vendors from the county's coastal climate to provide
cool weather crops throughout the season, as well as seafood. Ukiah provides
a friendly atmosphere where talented musicians entertain community members who
relax with organic coffee and freshly baked pastries. School & Clay Street.,8:30am
to 12:30pm.
Second Saturdays in Mendocino
On The Second Saturday of every month in Mendocino Village from 5-8 pm.
Downtown galleries and businesses stay open later on that Saturday evening with
receptions and events for exhibiting artists.
SUNDAY
Tour the Redwood Valley
Valley grown chardonnay, hillside reds and another of Mendocino's cognac-quality
brandy are produced where the first Mendocino wineries were established.
From north of Ukiah to Redwood and Potter Valleys, organic vineyards proliferate
and small producers stand out for their individualized winemaking styles
and stories in this northern Russian River Valleys. For a map, visit www.gomendo.com/wineries/redwood_route.html |
