Girls Night Out withThe Chinchillas! - Come make Tierra - Art, Garden, Wine one of your stops on your Girls' Night Out tour of downtown Ukiah and enjoy the whooping good fun of local band The Chinchillas! The Chinchillas bring their quirky Celtic eclecticism mixed with downhome dulcimer bluegrass and always good humor. This time we put the tent up so it won't rain on our parade!
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January	SPACE Winter/Spring Session - New 18-week Winter/Spring Session of classes begins January 11. Register now and travel to SPACE, unleash your creativity and let them teach you how to dance, sing, and act your heart out! They offer after-school classes for children ages 2 1/2 to teens in Dance, Drama, Musical Theater and Singing. Some scholarships are available & registration is ongoing. (707) 462-9370 / www.spaceperformingarts.org
September 10	Ukiah Brewing Company - Witness the Shook Twins, a progressive folk duo, at the Ukiah Brewing Company starting at 9pm. $5 cover charge. For more information, call (707) 468-5898 or visit www.shooktwins.com
September 11	The 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off - A benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Ukiah at the Alex R. Thomas, Jr. Plaza from 6pm to 10pm; $7 adults, $4 kids (5 to 10 years), Children under 5 free. Music, a raffle, Bounce House & Slide. Tickets available at the Mendocino Book Company and Granite Construction.
September 11	Waldorf School of Mendocino County - Open House on with campus tours, teaching demonstrations and organic ice cream social from 5:30pm to 7::00pm at 6280 Third Street in Calpella. (707) 485-8719
September 12	Contra Dance - Ukiah Contra Dancers presents a community folk dance with live music. It's easy, lots of fun and great aerobic exercise at Ukiah Methodist Church Social Hall at 270 North Pine Street-back entrance. All ages/beginners welcome. No partner needed. $8 adults, $6 students, $4 children.
September 12	Sustainable Beekeeping - Upcoming workshop at the Solar Living Center at 13770 South Highway 101 in Hopland. (707) 472-2450 or www.solarliving.org
September 13	Poker Run and Bike Show - M.C.H.O.G (Mendocino County Harley Owners Group)annual Poker Run and Bike Show & Tri-Tip BBQ; starts and ends at Harley-Davidson of Ukiah, 26000 North State Street in Ukiah, $20 per person. Proceeds to benefit the Willits Toy Run. Registration at 9am to 10:30am.
September 13	Laytonville Rodeo - Layotonville Rodeo Gymkhana, September 13 & September 27. For more information, call (707) 984-0067
September 17	Free Skin Scanning at Girls Night Out - It's a Girls Night Out Event at Joey's Salon, 185 Seminary Avenue! Free Skin Scanning with a Dermalogica Representative from 5pm to 8pm. Special deals on Facials, 20% off everything in the shop, Barra Wine, food, freebies and a special drawing. For more information, call (707) 462-9117
September 18	2009 Summer Grillin' Series - Hawaiian Grill with Hui Arago Authentic Hawaiian music from 5pm to 8pm at Parducci Wine Cellars. Reservation is required, general admission is $30 and Wine Club Members are $20. For more information, call (707) 463-2843
September 18	Moonlight Movie Madness - Free family fun at the final Moonlight Movie Madness, Love Bug starting at dusk in the Alex R. Thomas Plaza in historic downtown Ukiah.
September 18	Friday Concert Series - Fundraiser for Project Santuary on Friday, September 18, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm; Redwood Grove at Nelson Family Vineyards, 550 Nelson Ranch Road in Ukiah. Tri-tip, pesto pasta with homegrown tomatoes, green salad and bread; $12. RSVP for dinner orders at (707) 462-3755. Bring blankets or low-back chairs; please no pets, picnics or outside alcoholic beverages.
September 18-20	82nd Annual Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show - The 82nd annual Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville from 9am to 12pm. $7 adults, $5 juniors 13-18, $3 children 7-12, children 6 and under free. Parking $5, please no pets. Handicapped parking and ramp available at south end of fairgrounds. (707) 895-3011
September 18-20	Fabulous Flashback Car Show - Friday night event at Applebee's; Saturday morning pancake breakfast from 7am to 11am at School and Smith Streets; Car Show ends at 3pm, followed by an award ceremony and cruise raffle. Sunday, Andy Vagt Memorial Poker Run will commence at 9am. For more information, call (707) 463-0757 or www.earlyironofukiah.com
September 19	Celebration of Independence Day & Coronation of Queen - An evening with music, food, dance, culture, juried talent show, raffle, and much more from 5pm to 12am, at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds. You will not want to miss this event! Tickets available at Nuestra Casa, Mendocino Book Co. and Dig! Music, $15 adult and $5 child. (707) 463-8181
September 19	The Hansen and Raitt Band - Come hear the Hansen and Raitt Band on from 5pm to 8pm at the Navarro General Store on Route 128 in Navarro. $10 donations, kids free. (707) 895-9445
September 19	National Heritage Month - Come celebrate the Coronation of National Heritage Month Queen from 5pm to 12pm at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds Purdy Hall. Filled with culture and tradition. $15 adults, $5 children. Tickets available at Nuestra Casa, Mendocino Book Company and Dig! Music. www.nuestracasafrc.org or (707) 463-8181
September 19	U.V.A.H. 19th Annual Scramble Golf Tournament - Four-person Scramble tournament to be held at Ukiah Municipal Golf, 9am shotgun start. Prizes for Men's, Women's and Coed teams. Individual golfers can sign-up and be assigned to a team. 100 golfer limit. Lots of prizes and barbeque. Don't miss this fun event! All proceeds benefit Ukiah Valley Association for Habilitation. For more information, call (707) 468-8824
September 19	SPACE School of Performing Arts - Everyone is invited to join dance artist Alseny Yansane, from Guinea, West Africa, for a dance class from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at 145 East Church Street in Ukiah. www.wontanaraproductions.com or (541) 232-5471
September 19	Elena Casanova - The Ukiah Music Center is presenting local Cuban pianist extraordinaire Elena Casanova and friends at the Acoustic Cafe. The festivities start around 7pm with gates open at 6pm. For more information, call (707) 462-8863
September 19-25	California Coast Cleanup Day - The 25th annual Coastal Cleanup Day to help protect our fragile marine environment; get together a group of friends and family or your service group to help clean Mendocino County's beaches. Over 20 cleanup locations along the Mendocino coast, stretching from Westport to Gualala. For more information, call (707) 962-0470 or www.mendocinolandtrust.org
September 20	Save Our Local Economy - S.O.L.E presents a concert to Save Our Local Economy featuring artists: Spencer Brewer, Elena Casanova, Joel Cohen, Alex de Grassi, The Hansen ans Raitt Band, John Matten, Pura Vida and Will Siegel. Jon them for an evening of great local music at 4pm at the Nelson Family Vineyards. Admission is free but tickets required. For more information, call (707) 462-1900 or www.NoOnA.com
September 21	Music Program Fall session 2009 - A music program for families with children from birth through age 5 in Ukiah and Willits. Fall session 2009. Songs, rhythm, movement and instrument play. Susan Byers (707) 459-4068 or eelriver@saber.net
September 21	Mendocino State Hosptial Rememberance Day - The California Memorial Project invites the community to participate in the ceremony from 12:15pm to 1pm, at the southeast corner of the Ukiah Cemetery. Each year, they gather to remember those who died in state institutions. For more information, call (707) 462-3360 ext. 206
September 24	Zany for Zinfandel - SIP! Mendocino's ongoing event series continues from 5pm to 8pm with Thirsty Thursday evening featuring a selection of Mendocino's finest Zinfandel wines for tasting, along with a savory spread of food to enhance the experience. For more information, call (707) 744-8375 or www.sipmendocino.com
September 24	CPR and First Aid Workshop - The Mendocino College Foster and Kinship Care Education Program presents a CPR & First Aid Training, from 10am to 4pm on the Ukiah Campus in room 1060. These trainings fill up quickly. Call (707) 468-3168
September 25-27	13th Annual Earthdance Festival - The 13th annual Earthdance Festival will take place at the renowned Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville. Earthdance will bring together an unprecedented line-up of conscious musicians, visual artists, DJ's, speakers ans activists, who believe in a sustainable future for the planet. The festival will also feature a wide variety of vendors supplying many types of international foods and eco wares. Food, water, camping, and even hot showers are all available to festival attendees.
September 26	Oktoberfest - Be there from 3pm to 8pm in Cloverdale Plaza in Cloverdale. German food, beer and wine; silent auction; live music; kids activities and games. $15
September 26	Pear Festival - Kelseyville Pear Festival from 9am to 4pm on Main Street in Kelseyville. Parade, quilt show, music, antique tractor and engine exhibit. (707) 279-9022 or www.kelseyvillepearfestival.com
September 26	C.P.R. and First Aid Training - Mendocino College Foster and Kinship Care Education Program in Ukiah presents an adult, child and infant CPR and First Aid Training from 10am to 4pm in Room 1060 (MacMillan Hall). You will be certified for 2 years upon successful completion of the training. Wear comfortable clothing, be sure that you are physically able to demonstrate the techniques and please do not wear lipstick. (707) 468-3168 to pre-register. Trainings fill up quickly so call right away.
September 26	5th Annual Seiji Sugawara Memorial Luau - The School of Performing Arts and Cultural Education (SPACE) will present the 5th annual Seiji Sugawara Memorial Luau at 5pm at the St. Mary of Angels Church Social Hall, 991 South Dora Street in Ukiah. They will offer food, live entertainment and a silent auction benefiting SPACE. Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for those 21 and under. (707) 462-1431
September 26	Bejazzled Brazilian Jazz - Free live entertainment at Coyote Valley Casino, Coyote Den Bar & Dance Hall, on West Road, 5 miles north of Ukiah of Highway 101. www.coyotevalleycasino.com or (707) 485-0700
September 26	Planet Loop - Live electronic global jazz for the new world. Experience Planet Loop at 9:30pm, Ukiah Brewery, 102 South State Street in Ukiah. $5 cover charge. www.planetloopmusic.com or (707) 468-5898
September 26	Art Studio Tour - Ukiah Valley Artists Co-op invite you to board the trolley at the Sun House, 431 South Main Street in Ukiah, from 10am to 5pm, and stop at each studio where you have ample time to visit with the artists and see them at work or pick up a map at the Sun House and drive yourself; visit as many or as few studios as you wish. You will have an opportunity to buy originals and reproductions of art work not yet offered for sale to the public, many at reduced prices. Complimentary refreshments will be served at each studio. (707) 467-2836
September 26	Blueshift Band - Come hear Blueshift for $5 at Yokayo Bowl, 1401 North State Street in Ukiah from 9pm to 1am. 21 and over welcome. www.blueshiftrocks.com or (707) 462-8686
27	Fort Bragg Center for the Arts Music Series - FBCA Music Series presents a violin-piano concert in Preston Hall at 13110 Pomo Lane in Mendocino at 3pm. Tickets available at Fiddles and Cameras in Fort Bragg and Moore's Books in Mendocino. (707) 937-1018
September 27	Fort Bragg Center for the Arts Music Series - FBCA Music Series presents a violin-piano concert in Preston Hall at 13110 Pomo Lane in Mendocino at 3pm. Tickets available at Fiddles and Cameras in Fort Bragg and Moore's Books in Mendocino. (707) 937-1018
October	Childbirth Education Classes - Ukiah Valley Medical Center (UVMC) offers classes for pregnant women, so they know what to expect and how to prepare for the birth of their child. There's a 6-week Series from 7pm to 9pm, or the Fast-Track Series which is on one Sunday from 10am to 4pm. For more information, call (707) 463-7550
October	Community Emergency Response Team training - The City of Ukiah Fire Department, in cooperation with Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services and North Coast Opportunities, will present CERT training classes at 300 Seminary Avenue in Ukiah which will include disaster preparedness, disaster fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue operations. Oct. 19, 21 & 26 are from 6:30pm to 9:30pm; Oct. 24 from 8:30am to 5:00pm and graduation on Oct. 28 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Call Tami Bartolomei @ (707) 462-2596 ext. 110 or tbatolomei@ncoinc.org
October	Tierra-Art, Garden, Wine's House Concert - World-renowned blues guitarists, Del Rey will perform at Tierra-Art, Garden, Wine from 6pm to 8pm. With her custom-made silver guitar and ukulele, her vintage look, and witty stories, Del Rey spins out astonishingly complex music on her resonator instruments while singing songs that are about real topics. (707) 468-7936
October 1	Health Education Seminar - Each month, Ukiah Valley Medical Center sponsors a free health education lecture from 12pm to 1pm in the Glenn Miller Conference Center located at the Ukiah Valley Medical Center. This month Dr. Neal Birnbaum will speak about Arthritis diagnosis and treatment. Lunch is provided. Space is limited, so please register by calling (707) 463-7493.
October 1	An Evening of One Acts - Ukiah Players Theatre at 1041 Low Gap Road in Ukiah presents 27 Wagons Full of Cotton by Tennessee Williams and Fool For Love by Sam Shepard preview showing directed by Ray Gifford Jr. All seats $8. Tickets available at Mendocino Book Store & The Ukiah Players Theater box office. Subject matter deals with mature themes. (707) 462-1210
October 2	Spearit & Synergy - Come hear reggae/funk/rock at 9:30pm at Ukiah Brewery, 102 South State Street in downtown Ukiah. www.synergyband.com or (707) 468-5898
October 2 & 3	An Evening of One Acts - Ukiah Players Theatre, 1041 Low Gap Road in Ukiah, presents 27 Wagons Full of Cotton by Tennessee Williams and Fool For Love by Sam Shepard and directed by Ray Gifford Jr. at 8pm. Adults $12; Seniors and Students $10. Tickets available at Mendocino Bookstore and Ukiah Players Theater box office. Subject matter deals with mature themes; discretion is advised. (707) 462-1210
October 3	Mark Lundholm - 12-Step Comedy and more at 8pm at Mendocino College Theater. Tickets are $15 general admission; available at Mendocino Book Company, Law Office of Duncan James, and (707) 468-9271. Proceeds benefit Friends of Drug Court.
October 3	Musicians for Seniors - Some of the best musicians will come together to donate their time and talents for this unique, once-in-a-lifetime benefit event from 7pm to 10pm at the Center's Bartlett Hall. Price for admission is $10 for seniors age 65+ and $20 for the general public. A wide variety of appetizers will be served all evening. Participants will enjoy the musical performance of Will and Ellie Siegel, David and Kelly Raitt, Les Boek, Marilyn DeFrange, Spencer Brewer, Steve Baird, Paul Kemp, John Rizzo, Mary Hooper, Dolores Carrick, Machiko, Lynn Clark, Jack Tatum, and Oliver Shearer. Tickets are available at the Office. For more information, call (707) 462-4343
October 3	Mendo Zone - Live Rocking, Soul, Funk, Reggae and original grooves at Club 711, 711 South State Street at 9pm. (707) 462-4236
October 3	Rally for the Valley! - Confused about Measure A? An entertaining teach-in on how and why the Ukiah Valley can become a sustainable Transition Town for the future. From 1pm to 4pm, at the Alex R. Thomas Plaza in downtown Ukiah.
October 3	Watershed Celebration Day - Second annual Watershed Poetry Mendocino from 8:30am to 12:30pm. EcoGroups and Lit Expo, Open Microphone Poetry Reading, Gibson Creek Walk. In collaboration with the Saturday Ukiah Farmers' Market in Alex Thomas Plaza in Ukiah. Free. (707) 485-7072 or WatershedPoetryMendocino.WordPress.com
October 3	Work for the Land: Nature as Source - Free from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Mendocino Book Company, 102 South School Street in Ukiah. Peter Berg reading from Envisioning Sustainability at 1:30pm and Devreaux Baker reading from Beyond the Circumstance of Sight at 2:30pm. Books available for purchase. (707) 468-5940
October 3	Open Poetry Reading - Free admission. Sign-up at 6:30pm, reading at 7:00pm at Grace Hudson Museum, 431 South Main Street in Ukiah. Sponsored by the Poet Laureate Committee of Ukiah. (707) 462-4557 or www.ColoredHorse.com
October 3	People's Choice Wine Awards - Join us for premier tasting and judging of Lake County wines at Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, 13372 Spruce Grove Road in Lower Lake. Cast your ballot in a variety of categories. Hosted by the Lake County Winery Association. Tickets are $25. (707) 994-4068 / (707) 355-2762 or www.lakecountywineries.org
October 4	Children's Health Fair - Free Children's Health Fair on Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 10am to 3pm at Alex Rorabaugh Center, Grace Hudson Elementary School campus, 1640 South State Street in Ukiah. Screenings, drawings, prizes and fun activities. (707) 463-1921 or www.healthfairukiah.org
October 6 & 8	Boys Young Ballers Hoop Class - Basketball class for boys currently enrolled in grades 5th through 8th, Pomolita Middle School Gym every Tuesday and Thursday through October 29 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. $20 per player, a portion of which will go to the Pomolita Boys Basketball Program. Players will split time between game play and fundamental station work. City of Ukiah Recreation Dept. at 411 West Clay Street or (707) 463-6714
October 7	Neuropathy Support Meeting - Neuropathy support meeting will be lead by Bev Anderson, President of the Northern California Chapter of the Neuropathy Association, she will address all aspects of "Neuropathy- symptoms, causes and treatments", as well as answered questions and lead discussions on the topic. The meeting will be held in the back of the building of the Ukiah Senior Center, Administration Office, in the adult day health care room, 495 Leslie street in Ukiah, at 2pm. The community is invited to participate and attend. 877-622-6298
October 8	An Evening of One Acts - Ukiah Players Theatre presents 27 Wagons Full of Cotton by Tennessee Williams and Fool For Love by Sam Shepard and directed by Ray Gifford Jr. at 7pm. Adults $12, Seniors and Sturdents $10. Tickets available at Mendocino Bookstore and Ukiah Players Theater box office. Subject matter deals with mature themes; discretion is advised. (707) 462-1210
October 9	Watershed Poetry Mendocino Map Project - A recital of the watersheds and their waterways with poets Mary Norbert Korte, Linda Noel, Lisa Noel, Robin Rule, Rachael Smith-Ferri and Theresa Whitehill. Free admission; donations for the poets. Simple refreshments will be served. Reception at 6pm and reading at 7pm at Colored Horse Studios, 780 Waugh Lane in Ukiah. (707) 462-4557 or www.ColoredHorse.com
October 9 & 10	An Evening of One Acts - Ukiah Players Theatre, 1041 Low Gap Road in Ukiah, presents 27 Wagons Full of Cotton by Tennessee Williams and Fool For Love by Sam Shepard and directed by Ray Gifford Jr. at 8pm. Adults $12, Senior and Students $10. Tickets available at Mendocino Bookstore and Ukiah Players Theater box office. Subject matter deals with mature themes; discretion is advised. (707) 462-1210
October 10	Sunshine Sale - The Ukiah Senior Center's Thrift Store will be having a Sunshine Sale and many discounted items will be outside for shoppers to take advantage of from 9am to 1pm. There will be live music from The Blue Sky Band and on this day only, there will be a special sale of high-quality yarn. For more information, call (707) 462-4343
October 10	Mendocino Map Project Reception - Free admission for a talk on watersheds, poetics and mapping at 5pm by Chuck Henderson at Tierra-Art, Garden and Wine, 312 North Schopol Street in Ukiah. Wine tasting is $5. Simple refreshments will be served. (707) 468-7936 or www.MapComposer.com
October 10	Contra Dance - Come join us and watch the Ukiah Contra Dancers at the Ukiah Methodist Church Social Hall, 270 North Pine Street-back entrance for Contra Dance, a community folk dance with live music. It's easy, lots of fun and great aerobic exercise! Lesson at 7:00pm; dance from 7:30pm to 10:30 pm. Lynn Ackerson is the caller; Laura Smith on fiddle; Darin Smith on guitar, fiddle and cello; Ross Walker on guitar; John Harper on banjo with special guests, The Chinchillas. All ages/beginners welcome. No partner needed. $8 for adults, $6 for students, $4 for children. (707) 462-3360
October 10	Merlot Madness - The public is invited to the next McNab Ridge Tasting Room's Second Saturday series of complimentary Wine and Food pairings. They will be parring Rich Parducci's 2006 Merlot with grilled pork tenderloin in a Merlot and black cherry reduction sauce. For more information, call (707) 744-1986
October 10 & 11	Build an Earth Oven - Solar Living Institute at 13771 South Highway 101 in Hopland presents a 2-day, hands-on workshop to learn everything you need to know to build your own earth oven. You will participate in building a working oven. www.solarliving.org or (707) 462-2558
October 11	Introduction to Herbal Medicine - Solar Living Center, 13771 South Highway 101 in Hopland from 9am to 5pm. $60 (707) 472-2450 or www.solarliving.org
October 11	Sunday Bingo Bash! - Sunday Bingo Bash held at the Ukiah Senior Center in the Bartlett Hall, 495 Leslie Street in Ukiah. Ticket sales begin at 10am and games begin at 1pm. Snack bar open all day, non-smoking, air conditioning, and you must be 18 years or older to play. Blackout pays $250, 50/50 drawing! BBQ hamburgers $2.50 and hot dogs $2.00, served from 11am to 12:30pm. (707) 462-4343 OR (707) 468-9256
October 14	The Subdues - Enjoy funk and soul at Ukiah Brewing Co. & Restaurant, 102 South State Street at 9pm. $30 tickets available at Dig! Music, 362 North State Street in Ukiah. (707) 463-8444
October 16	Vigil for Iraq - Ukiah Players Theatre presents VIGIL FOR IRAQ. Music and Poetry by local artists, honoring the dead, the wounded, the grieving and the dispossessed. 7pm at the Ukiah Players Theatre. $10 Suggested donation. For more information, call (707) 462-1210
October 17-18	Ukiah Country PumpkinFest - The Country PumpkinFest blends a harvest of music festival into the Halloween holiday. This annual two-day event is held each fall in the month of October. Along with a variety of delicious foods, the streets of Downtown Ukiah are filled with craft vendors, fine arts exhibits, and "Scarecrow City." Enjoy live music, a country fiddle contest and the ever-popular children's carnival including many games and amusements. Parade at 10am, along with 3-on-3 hoop tourney, Haunted House, Beer & Wine Tasting, Scout-O'-Rama and much more. For more information, call (707) 463-6712
October 19	Flu Vaccinations - Mendocino County Community Health Services will be at the following locations conducting seasonal flu vaccination clinics. The flu vaccination clinics are for 19-49 years of age with chronic health conditions and persons 50 years and older. A donation of $10 is suggested per flu vaccination. Fort Bragg from 10am to 1pm at the Redwood Coast Senior Center; Ukiah from 1pm to 4pm at the Ukiah Senior Center; Willits from 9am to 12pm at the Willits Senior Center. For more information, call (707) 472-2600
October 19	Arbor on Main - Come join us for the Anniversary Celebration at 303 North Main Street on the corner of Main and Smith Streets in Ukiah from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Fun, food, games and raffle prizes. Arbor on Main is a division of Redwood Children's Services, Inc. Call Tawny Bailey (707) 468-5536
October 21	Foster Parent Support Group - Tapestry Family Services will host a support group meeting for foster parents, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The support group meets once a month to offer foster parents a night out with the free childcare, a free meal, and a supportive, safe environment. Foster parents can opt to attend the dinner and the training and receive two hours worth of on-going training hours. They can also attend just the training and receive on hour of training credit. For more information, call (707) 463-3300 ext.115 or email connieh@tapestryfs.org
October 21	Tea for Two - Tea for Two is a time for the expecting mom and her loved ones to tour the Family Birth Place facilities, visit with expecting mothers and ask questions. This special event is in the Glenn Miller Conference Center across from UVMC from 1pm to 2pm. For more information, call (707) 463-7564
October 21	QuickBooks Learning Session - Robertson & Associates, CPAs offering Accounting with QuickBooks Learning Sessions. Business Owners, Bookkeepers and anyone who works with QuickBooks and would like to become a more effective QuickBooks user should attend these trainings. With your attendance you will receive instruction for professional Accountants who are also Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisers, lesson handouts with each session, practice files for use outside sessions, ample questions and answer period for each session, opportunity to bring in personal QuickBooks files and personalized attention for questions to address your specific needs. Classes have already started and are being offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings as well as Saturdays. For more information, call(707)263-9012 or visit www.robertsoncpa.com
October 22	The 3rd Annual Day of the Dead Festival - The third annual county-wide Day of the Dead Festival is scheduled to take place from October 22 through November 2. The festival includes art exhibits and numerous food-related events, including cooking demonstrations, and will anchored by the Little River Inn on the coast. For more information, call (707) 962-2184
October 22	The 3rd Annual Day of the Dead Festival - The third annual county-wide Day of the Dead Festival is scheduled to take place from October 22 through November 2. The festival includes art exhibits and numerous food-related events, including cooking demonstrations, and will anchored by the Little River Inn on the coast. For more information, call (707) 962-2184
October 22	Free Mammogram Day - To assist those without health insurance, Ukiah Valley Medical Center is offering free screening mammograms to uninsured women. The hospital is also offering discounted mammograms to uninsured women throughout October to recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more information, call (707) 463-7342
October 23	Oktoberfest - The public is invited to the William F. Harrah Senior Center's "Oktoberfest," from 6pm to 8pm. The event will feature a menu including bratwurst, sauerkraut, red potatoes, German chocolate cake, coffee, ice water, beer and non alcoholic beer. Admission will be $8 for adults and $5 for children.
October 23	Mendocino Art Auction & Sale - Celebrate Larry's life and take home an original and unique piece of local art. His Collection benefits MCAVHNB's mission to stop the spread of AIDS/HIV and Hepatitis C in our community and to care for those affected. Will be on the corner of state and church street from 5-8pm. Refreshments served.
October 24	Sublime - Straight out of Long beach, Q-Ball and the boys on stage together again, at the Ukiah Brewery Co. Live at 9:30pm. For more information, call (707)468-5898
October 24	UHS Cross Country Harvest Run - Ukiah High School presents Yoshaany Rahm Harvest Run at the UHS athletic fields: registration begins at 8:30am; Kids' Mile at 9:30am; 54k Run/Walk at 10am; High School XC Invitational Races start at 11:30am. Awards presented after the race to the top 3 overall males and females and the 1st place in each age group: 13 and under, 14-19, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60 and up. This day of running is dedicated to Yoshaany Rahm, who was a Ukiah High School runner who passed away in 2008 and exemplified the spirit of the long distance runner. He will always be remembered for his courage and dedication to the sport. We hope that you can compete and celebrate as Yoshaany once did. $7 adults; $5 Students; $2 kids' mile. Age 17 and under needs parent's signature. All proceeds go to UHS Cross Country Program. www.ukiah.com or Chad Raugewitz at raugewitz@att.net or jamieconnerton@yahoo.com. See you there.
October 24	Boy Scout Fund Raiser - Redwood Empire Council Yokayo District Boy Scouts Centennial National Jamboree presents their Dinner Theater Fund Raiser, silent auction and entertainment at 6:30pm on the corner of Perkins and Dora Streets at the First Presbyterian Chuch of Ukiah. $15 tickets available at Holes in the Wall, 705 North State Street and Triple S Camera, 270 South School Street.
October 24	Willits 350 Walk - Willits Healthy Action Team (WHAT) and other community groups have a goal to have 350 walkers at J.D. Redhouse, 212 South Main Street at 11am. Come together and believe that we can make a difference. Jed@MenAlive.com or Jed Diamond (707) 459-5505
October 24	Ukiah Valley Artist co-op Art Show - Come to the 2nd annual benefit for the Ukiah Senior Center at 497 Leslie Street in Ukiah from 10am to 5pm. Free admission; music and food to enjoy, plus a drawing for a free painting. A continuous silent auction from 10am to 4pm of local artist's work. Jim Colling @ (707) 463-0610 or Don Pagano @ (707) 463-0868
October 24	Comedy Alley: 2009-20010 Season - Ukiah Main Street Program and the City of Ukiah present the kick-off show featuring the hottest comedians from the Bay Area and Hollywood! Show starts at 8pm in historic downtown Ukiah at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center, 200 South School Street. Must be 21 or older. $18 advance sale tickets available at Mendocino Bounty, 200 South School Street 2 weeks prior to each show. $20 on day of show. $10 table reservation fee. Tickets are non-refundable. Comedy Alley features on the 3rd Saturday of each month. See you there! (707) 462-6789 or www.downtownukiah.com or www.myspace.com/ukiahrocks
October 24	Annual Wild Game Feed - Sponsored by Ukiah Rod and Gun Club from 5pm to 7pm at the Ukiah Elks Lodge, 1200 Hastings Road in Ukiah. In addition to a raffle, the event will feature a Halloween Costume Contest for children 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit the threatened species, Chinook Salmon and Steelhead Trout. Adults $20 and $10 children under 12. Purchase tickets from a Ukiah Rod and Gun Club member or call (707) 462-5228 or (707) 463-0730 or at the door.
October 24	2nd Annual Canine Fitness Day - Mark your calendars for a day of canine fun and education! Activities will include Puppy Agility Class, Senior Dog Fitness Class, Demonstrations of Agility, Rally-O, and Obedience at the Mendocino Animal Hospital in Ukiah! For more information call (707) 462-8833 or visit www.mendocinoanimalhospital.net
October 24	Dinner Theater Fundraiser - Redwood Empire Council Yokayo District Boy Scouts Centennial National Jamboree Participants Dinner Theater Fundraiser at 6:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Ukiah. Cost is $15. Dinner, Silent auction and entertainment. Tickets are available at Holes in the Walls
October 24-25	Hopland Fall Passport - Hopland-area wineries will show off their finest wines -- with entertainment that might include live music, bocce ball, barrel tasting, barbeques, book signings, reserve and future tastings and more. For more information, call (707) 744-2020
October 24-25	Green Building Series - Solar Living Institute presents Green Materials and Building at the Green V Sustainable Center in South San Francisco, CA. Beginners on Saturday; Advanced on Sunday. www.solarliving.org or (707) 462-2450
October 24-31	Dine for a Change! - On certain days visit participating restaurant partners in Ukiah, Willits and Fort Bragg and a portion of your tab will go to Project Sanctuary to help fund services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims throughout Mendocino County! (707) 462-9196
October 25	Eclectic Semantic Ear - Listen to KMEC 105.1 Halloween show from 8am to 12pm or stream it www.kmecraio.com
October 26	Ice Cream Social - Everyone is invited to enjoy a dish of ice cream with toppings and pie for $2 at the Ukiah Senior Center from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. The Celebrity Scooper is John Bishop, Ukiah Librarian, and entertainment will be provided by The Singalong Singers. A $50 cash drawing will be held. Watch for the "Magic" Red tickets on sale for $1 each. Thanks to the donors and helpers: Safeway, Windmills Cafe, Jim Busch, Theresa Lackey, Gretel Townsend, Dolores Carrick, George Kennedy, Betty McGlade, John Bogner and USC volunteers. (707) 462-4343
October 26	Grief Recovery Support Group - Hospice of Ukiah, Inc. will provide an eight-week series open to any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. This is an opportunity to express feelings of loss in a safe atmosphere and to receive information for coping. Meetings will take place on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm at Hospice offices, 620 South Dora Street, Suite 101 in Ukiah. October 26 is a special session open to the public focusing on "Getting Through the Holidays." Call (707) 391-8013 to register.
October 29	Our Country's Good - Mendocino College Theatre Arts Department presents "Our Country's Good." This act is based upon the novel The Playmaker by Thomas Keneally. October 29 through November 8, Showing Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for students, seniors & ASMC cardholders. Tickets are available at the Mendocino Book Company and the Mendocino College Bookstore.
October 30	Friday Night Films Of Fright - Watch two films, the Monster House, at 7pm-Rated PG and the Blair Witch Project, at midnight- Rated R. Tickets: Each movie is $5 with advance purchase, $6 at door. Available at the Mendocino Book Company. $2 Popcorn and $1 Drinks. Showing at theMIX 75 Kunzler Ranch Road Suite H- Ukiah. For more information, call (707) 463-1614
October 30	UDJ 8th Annual Costume Contest - Stop by The Ukiah Daily Journal in your costume on Friday, Noon to 4pm. and have your photo taken. All photos will run in the November 4th edition of The Ukiah Daily Journal. Three winners will be picked by the Ukiah Daily Journal staff. All will receive a $50 Walmart gift certificate. All Participants will Receive a treat. Call (707)468-3500 or Visit ukiahdailyjournal.com
October 30	Halloween Party - RSVP by October 29 for early bird trick-or-treaters at 3pm on Halloween. Brookside Retirement Residence, 1199 South Dora Street in Ukiah. (707) 462-6262
October 31	Downtown Halloween Spooktacular - Ukiah Main Street Program presents trick-or-treat in historic downtown Ukiah from 3pm to 5pm at the Main Street Booth in front of the Conference Center. A spooktacular, safe and fun event for all! Free gift for the first 250 spooksters. Plenty of treats for all who wear fabulous costumes. (707) 462-6789