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Mendocino Coast calendar of events

Mendocino Coast calendar of events

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Effective March 4, 2022, until rescinded: Order of the Health Officer of Mendocino County rescinding the wearing of face coverings in indoor public settings by all persons in response to the surge of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).

Government Meetings

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

Thursday, July 14, 2022

COVID PCR Testing in the Tent

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.

Mendocino Food Pantry

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.

Summer Food for Kids

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 of one bag per household.

Friday, July 15, 2022

COVID Testing in the Tent

Held from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Mendocino Coast Clinics at 205 South Street, Fort Bragg, CA.

Friday Free Clothing Pop-Up Swap

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 Skate Night

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.

Mendocino Farmers Market

Every Friday, Noon-2 p.m., Downtown Mendocino at Howard and Main Street. 707-357-6035, or www.mcfarm.org.

Saturday, July 16, 2022

Trunk Sale

There is a “Trunk Sale” on Saturday, July 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Come to the Community Center of Mendocino’s community pop-up fringe flea marker and leave with a treasure.

Kelley House Walking Tour

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.

Temple of Kwan Tai Tours

Held from noon to 3:00 pm. The temple is located at 45160 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA.

Storytime at Fort Bragg Library

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.

Sunday, July 17, 2022

Mendocino Coast Queer Community Walk

Come join the Mendocino Coast Queer Community walk from MacKerricher State Park along the accessible coastal trail. Join your queer brothers and sisters in a communal walk Sunday afternoon July 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A chance to meet other queers in the local community. To join the community download the MeetUp app and look for Mendocino Coast Queer Community.

Walking Tour at the Kelley House

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.

Monday, July 18, 2022

Fort Bragg Vaccine Clinic

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.

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

COVID Testing Fort Bragg

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.

Tuesday in the Tent

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 Improv Workshops

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.

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Train Club Breakfast

Mendocino Coast Model Railroad members meet at Laurel Deli in Fort Bragg at 7:45 am each Wednesday. Guests and/or potential new members welcome.

COVID Testing Fort Bragg

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.

Albion Food Pantry

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.

Fort Bragg Farmers Market

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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