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Pedaling my bicycle along the Great Redwood Trail last week I could not believe some of the things I saw …. I noticed several individuals sitting together on the ground smoking dope next to a baby stroller filled with their belongings. One of them held a guitar (stolen, probably). I...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of redwood valley..

An Evening with Carolyn Wonderland and Friends will be held at The Little Lake Grange on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are $30 and are available on Eventbrite. Carolyn Wonderland is on a U.S. tour and Willits is fortunate to have...

In early 2019 I was visiting Mendocino County frequently, looking for a new place to live after a twenty-year absence, during which time I lived in Southern California raising my children. It was a huge move for me. When I house-hunted, Philo was starting to pull me in, and in the beginning of March that year I arrived in town not only to look at a Philo property with local realtor Sheri from Rancheria Realty, but also to take my daughter Cassidy, who had recently moved back into her family’s home in Comptche with her dad Mike, to her 24th birthday dinner.

The Deep Valley Arts Collective is preparing for a Halloween party at Medium Art Gallery Friday evening, Oct. 13 and invites the community to “put together your scariest and most creative costumes and join the frightening fun.”. There will be live music beginning at 9 p.m. by local Hip...

A Draw ’til You Drop Art Marathon will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. at Willits Center for the Arts. More than 20 artists will be making art of all sorts until 10 p.m. Several artists will continue until Sunday morning 10 a.m. or beyond. The public is invited to come watch us work at any time. There will be many musicians, poets and authors entertaining us while we work. Sponsors are needed.

BOONVILLE, Calif.— Northern California’s Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC), a pioneer in the craft beer industry, unveiled the redesign of its flagship beer, Boont Amber Ale. The Boont redesign is a milestone in the brewery’s overall rebranding process, which has been rolled out over the past few years.

In this article, we're exploring three exceptional pizza places in Ukiah. Have you had the chance to visit any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County Community Radio is hosting a memorial benefit concert on Oct. 1 for longtime radio personality Ron Green. Join the KPFZ family for what is sure to be a memorable and fun event dubbed by the organizers, “For the Love of Ron Green.”

A guide of exploration based on authentic user feedback:. Farola Empanadas Argentinas, located in Ukiah, has established a unique reputation through its delightful cuisine. The establishment offers an array of flavors, including vegetarian options, to cater to a wide range of tastes. Customers particularly appreciate the effortless ordering process, which can be done either online or through their walk-up window.

The Willits Branch of the Mendocino County Library is pleased to announce the start of a book discussion group. The Willits Book Lovers’ discussion group will meet on the last Friday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m., starting Friday, Sept. 29. Join us for lively conversation and...

On Saturday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 8:15 p.m., the Grace Hudson Museum will hold its annual Gala. This is the biggest and most festive fundraiser of the year for the museum, and a chance for folks to gather with old and new friends, enjoy splendid food and plentiful libations, and support this important local institution.

Ukiah Community Concert Association kicks off its 76th season with clarinet and guitar duo Jâca (Wesley Ferreira and Jaxon Williams), who will bring an adventurous, passionate, and completely original musical style to the Mendocino College Center Theatre stage on Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. Jâca’s music defies the constraints...

For the opening concert of its 45th season, the Ukiah Symphony Orchestra will present the beautiful and evocative Serenade Number 1 by Johannes Brahms. Also featured will be solo performances by local resident and world-renowned reed player Paul McCandless and contrabassoonist Mary Ann Sacksteder. Concerts are scheduled for Saturday, Sept....

UKIAH, 9/18/23 – This week’s featured pet is Sandy, a two-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix available for adoption at the Ukiah Animal Shelter. Here’s her profile from the Ukiah Animal Shelter:. Sandy is a sweet, submissive girl who would love a human to snuggle with. We...

Press release from the Willits Center for the Arts:. This will be the 36th annual fair and it is one of the few Fine Art and Craft shows in inland Mendocino County with over 35 fine artists and artisans offering unique gifts and work including soaps, ceramics, jewelry, cutting boards, knives, herbal gifts and so much more. The Craft Fair coincides with the opening of the Small Works show in the main gallery of the Willits Center for the Arts on November 24, featuring 35 additional artists with artwork in all media including gift cards. The fair provides free live entertainment throughout the show and food available for purchase. The Fair is December 8th, 9th and 10th. Admission is free.

The following is a press release issued by the Deep Valley Arts Collective:. The Deep Valley Arts Collective invites you to an Open Mic Night at MEDIUM Art Gallery in Ukiah, on First Friday, October 6, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Come read a story, sing a song, recite a favorite poem or any other short performance. All ages are welcome. Drinks and snacks are available—wine donated by Saracina Vineyards.

I want to write about the water. I want to write about never having seen it this way. A river that runs through a stage play. A river that characters dive into and emerge from. A river that ebbs with magic and flows with fortune telling, curving through time and space from a pre-Civil-Rights-era Mendocino County to McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, New Jersey until October 7, 2023. This river is a requirement from playwright Eisa Davis: the staging notes for her 2007 Pulitzer-finalist play ask for just a few things: oranges, apples, live guitar, and water.

The following is a press release from the Deep Valley Arts Collective:. The Deep Valley Arts Collective is hosting a devilishly good time at Medium Art Gallery for Halloween!. Join us to celebrate Halloween at Medium Art Gallery this Friday the 13th! Put together your scariest and most creative costumes and join the frightening fun at Medium Art Gallery. Live music by local Hip Hop group “Some of the Truest,” costume contest, tarot readings by Madame Mumsy, spooky snacks, and boos and brews. Family friendly. Free admission.