If you have questions regarding COVID-19, call the County Public Health Office at 707-472-2759. To contact the City of Fort Bragg, call 707-961-2823. All Fort Bragg citizens may contact the Fort Bragg Police Department at 707-964-0200 and staff will direct you to the appropriate agency.
Effective March 4, 2022, until rescinded: Order of the Health Officer of Mendocino County rescinding the wearing of face coverings in indoor public settings by all persons in response to the surge of COVID-19 and the spread of the Delta Variant. Strong recommendation to continue indoor masking at this time. However, indoor masking still mandated in certain settings such as schools, healthcare settings, and public transportation. For more information go to mendocinocounty.org and click on novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Fort Bragg online: view city government agendas and minutes at cityfortbragg.legistar.com.
Mendocino County online: View Board of Supervisors’ and Planning and Building Services agendas and minutes, and issued building permits at mendocinocounty.org. Many county government meetings are live-streamed and archived on the Mendocino County Video channel on YouTube.
Mendocino County has an up-to-date COVID-19 information site including business resources.
Mendocino Unified School District: For information and how to connect via teleconference, call 707-937-5868.
Fort Bragg Unified School District: For more information, call 707-961-2850 or visit www.fbusd.us
The Mendocino Coast Clinic is doing free, drive-through COVID testing under the tent Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The location is 205 South Street, Fort Bragg, CA. Phone # is 707-964-1251.
There is a weekly food pantry every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. held at the Mendocino Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Mendocino.
This summer the Mendocino Community Pantry will be offering free food bags for households with a child under 16. It takes place Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3:30 at the Mendocino Presbyterian Church, limit one bag per household.
Held from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Mendocino Coast Clinics at 205 South Street, Fort Bragg, CA.
Every Friday (weather permitting) from 11-4 p.m., the Fort Bragg Food Bank crew of staff and volunteers will be out front at 910 North Franklin Street sorting clothing for the Friday Free Clothing Pop Up Swap, open to clients and community members to come to look through and take home – all for free.
Friday nights from 7 to 9 is family skate night at the Old Rec Gym in Fort Bragg — 213 E Laurel St. The cost is $5 per day and participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign them in. Questions call 707 964-9446.
Every Friday, Noon-2 p.m., Downtown Mendocino at Howard and Main Street. 707-357-6035, or www.mcfarm.org.
This season Flynn Creek Circus, is a series of real memories submitted by the audience and interpreted in wild acrobatics, comedy, and awe-inspiring stunts. Flynn Creek Circus is an all-human spectacle. Performances will be held at Friendship Park, under the big top in Mendocino. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://www.flynncreekcircus.com/2022tickets/
Kelley House docents lead Mendocino Historic District walking tours on Saturdays at 11:00 am. $20 per person. Meet by the flagpole. Drop by or book in advance at kelleyhousemuseum.org. 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino. 707-937-5791.
Held from noon to 3:00 pm. The temple is located at 45160 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA.
Storytime will be held from 10:30 am to 11:00 am, weather permitting. Following from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm will be “Sinister Science: Rainbow Rain.” The library is located at 499 East Laurel Street, Fort Bragg, CA. 707-964-2020.
Saturday, July 2 there will be a Cornhole Tournament at Timberwolf Stadium in Fort Bragg. Sign-ups start at 9 am, and bags fly at 10 bring your own bags or borrow theirs. The top 3 teams win prizes plus they’ll have raffle prizes. The concession booth will be open with food and drink. The team fee is $50 with proceeds will go to the Fort Bragg high school football team. Questions call Cody at 707-357-7694.
Saturday, July 2 will be the World’s Largest Salmon BBQ in Noyo Harbor from 11 to 6. The day’s menu features grilled wild-caught salmon, fresh corn on the cob, salad, and local bread from Fort Bragg Bakery. Coffee is provided by Thanksgiving Coffee and Ice Cream for dessert is available from CowLicks. A variety of craft brews from North Coast Brewery and a wide selection of wines provided by Barefoot Winery can also be purchased. Eating is only one part of the festivities, there’s also Music in order of appearance will be provided by Dunes Boys, Tommy Brown Band, Moon Rabbit, Mama Grows Funk, and Steven Bates Band. Tickets are available for purchase online at Brown Paper Tickets. Tickets will also be available at Harvest Market in the Boatyard Shopping Center in Fort Bragg, and at the door on the day of the event. ( Adults – $35.00 Children (12 and under) $15.00.)
The Fireworks Festival starts at 4 and goes until 11 pm at the Point Arena Pier. Live music from La Gente SF, Soul Shake, New Year’s Eve, The Saltines plus DJ Smurf. There will be crafts and activities, and a selection of food & drinks. The Fireworks show will begin at dark (9-9:45ish). Bring flashlights and jackets, no pets, please. $ 10.00 General Admission, children under 12 free.
Fort Bragg Fireworks will go off this year on Saturday, July 2 over Noyo Harbor, starting about 9:30ish. Watch from South Coast Trail Parking lot, Pomo Bluffs Park and Todd Point Parking area. Some parking areas will be charging $20 to help pay for the fireworks. No standing on the bridge. Fort Bragg Police will strictly enforce restrictions on illegal discharge of fireworks and open containers of alcohol in public.
Kelley House docents lead Mendocino Historic District Walking tours on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. $20 per person. Meet by the flagpole. 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino 707-937-5791. www.kellyhousemuseum.org.
Point Arena Independence Parade travels along Main St/Hwy 1. Past years’ entries have included firetrucks, classic cars, floats, drum corps, dancers, horses, art cars, and lots of surprises.
On Mondays Mendocino County Public Health at 120 West Fir Street in Fort Bragg offers all vaccines, including 3rd doses for the immune-compromised, and boosters. Hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm for lunch. Sign up for an appointment at MyTurn.gov. A parent or a legal guardian must print and sign a consent for minors for the Pfizer vaccine. Check to confirm the clinic is open on a holiday. Go to mendocinocountypublichealth.org and click on Consent Form.
On Monday, July 4th there will be no parking starting at 6 AM on the south side of Main Street, both sides of Lansing, and both sides of Little Lake for the Mendocino July 4th Parade.
July 4th at the Caspar Community Center will have food, Kids’ activities Fun for the entire family Music from Mama Grows Funk, Mendo Nights, Second Hand Grass, The Blues Progressions with Tommy Brown, The Seaside String Sisters, Alice DiMicele, Paka G, DJ Smokin’ Joe. Bring lawn chairs — no dogs please Adults $15, kids under 16 free.
COVID testing is available in Fort Bragg outside the Veterans’ Building on Tuesdays, from 9:00 am to 12:45 pm, and 2:00 pm to 4:45 pm. The location is 383 North Harrison Street.
Every week it’s Tuesdays in the Tent at the Mendocino Coast Clinics from 2 to 5 pm. All vaccines are available, including 3rd doses for the immune-compromised, and boosters. It’s a drive-thru in the white tent on the north side of the clinic, no appointment is needed. Boosters are now available for children aged 12 and up, if it has been at least 6 months since their second dose if they received Moderna or Pfizer, or at least 2 months if they received Johnson & Johnson. Parental consent is required for anyone under 18 to receive a vaccine. Please follow all traffic signage and instructions for the vaccine clinic on Tuesday, and please do not come early.
Hit and Run Theater will present four nights of Improv Comedy Workshops at the Community Center of Mendocino on Tuesdays during July from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. For more information, contact Doug Nunn at dnunn@mcn.org or call 415-613-4416.
The Mendocino Coast Clinic has free drive-up COVID Surveillance testing (for people with no symptoms) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on both Wednesday and Thursday. These are different tests and are processed differently. If you have symptoms, call the Clinic at 707-964-1251 to get assessed and see if you need to be tested. If you have been exposed, please wait for 3 or 4 days before asking to be tested. You will not get a true result if the test is done too early after exposure. The location is 205 South Street.
The food pantry will be open Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. It is located in Albion behind the Albion Grocery and the U.S. Post Office.
Every Wednesday, 2-4:30 p.m., Downtown Fort Bragg at Laurel and Franklin Streets. 707-357-6035, or www.mcfarm.org
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