2/2/2012
Human Mind Class
College DVD course examines historical and contemporary information about the nature of human consciousness and self awareness from philosophical, medical and ethical perspectives.
4 p.m. Runs weekly through Feb. 9. Facilitator will be Karl Mellander.
Location: Coast Community Library, Main St., Point Arena.
Free.
2/4/2012
Pay ‘n’ Take Monthly Sale
The Main Hall (toys, knick knacks, household goods, jewelry) is open from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and the Clothing Room (shoes, clothing) stays open until noon.
In the New Building are bargains on all kinds of books, furniture, tools, hardware, and electronics from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30.
Snacks and desserts are available in the Main Hall. All facilities are open Tuesdays from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. to receive donations of clean, saleable items.
Location: Gualala Community Center, Gualala.
2/4/2012
Acoustic Musicians’ Jam at Jack's
All acoustic musicians are invited to jam every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All styles welcome. There is a small amplifier for low volume electric instruments. Location: Jack’s Gualala Pharmacy, Gualala.
Free. For info contact Laurence at (707) 847-3453.
2/4/2012
Art Opening
Opening reception for new exhibit featuring paintings by Jane Head and jewelry by Walt Rush.
5 to 7 p.m. Location: The Dolphin Gallery, Sundstrom complex, Gualala.
2/4/2012
Pet Adoption Day
Kittens, puppies, cats and dogs available for adoption from noon to 3 p.m.
Location: "Jake's Place," Redwood Coast Humane Society, 39151 S. Hwy. 1 (across from Seacliff Center), Gualala.
For info contact (707) 884-1304.
2/4/2012
Audiopharmacy: From Roots to World Hip-Hop
Headliner Audiopharmacy features world hip-hop, funk, reggae, cumbia and soul, with Selectors Teao N” Offerings from San Francisco and DJ Sister Yasmin.
8 p.m. The Arena Theater bar and snack stand will be open. Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena.
$15 general, $12 members with cards, $10 youth (17 and under). For info contact www.arenatheater.org.
2/4/2012
Sustainable Living Talk
Presenters will speak on the topic "Sustainable Choices: The Low Hanging Fruit" and give ideas for "green" living.
3 to 5 p.m. Sponsored by The Sea Ranch Forum. Public is welcome to attend. Location: Del Mar Center, Sea Ranch.
Free. For info contact Leigh at (707) 785-9533.
2/4/2012
Posh Squash Meeting
Annual organizational meeting of The Sea Ranch Community Garden Club, The Posh Squash.
Returning and new gardeners wishing to join for the first time are asked to bring a check made out to The Posh Squash for $125 which covers the annual operating expenses for the garden.
All Sea Ranchers are welcome.
Location: Knipp-Stengel Barn, Sea Ranch.
$125.
For info contact Jim at (707) 785-9317 or Linda at (707) 785-3668.
2/5/2012
Super Bowl Fundraiser
All-you-can-eat fundraiser to benefit the restoration of the 100-year-old Griffin House Inn. Those attending will be able to choose items from the special Super Bowl menu as often as they want.
First drink is free with raffle ticket purchase. Raffle sponsored by Greenwood Community Church Foundation.
Doors open approximately one hour before the 3:25 p.m. scheduled kickoff. Location: Bridget Dolan's Pub, S. Hwy. 1, Elk.
$26 per person, plus tax. For info contact (707) 877-3422.
2/6/2012
Film Club
Arena Theater Film Club will screen "Inside Moves," a drama about the daily sturggles of a group of physically and emotionally challenged citizens who gather in an Oakland bar.
Directed by Richard Donner and rated PG. Runtime, 113 minutes.
7 p.m. Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena.
$8 adults, $5 teens, free to Film Club members.
2/6/2012
Tap Dance Classes
Tap dance classes for adults, all skills levels welcome.
Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stella's Circle, Mill St., Point Arena.
$35 per month.
For info contact Susan at (707) 494-6270.
2/7/2012
Piano instruction at Jack’s Phamacy
Every Tuesday beginning Feb. 7, keyboard and music Instruction will be offered by Renata Yardumian, beginning to early advanced.
All ages welcome. For further information, pick up an information packet at Jack’s Gualala Pharmacy, or e-mail renata@pon.net.
Location: Jack’s Gualala Pharmacy, Gualala.
2/7/2012
Reader's Theater
Read will be "Bashert" by Caryn Huberman, who will be present to introduce her play.
A second short play, "Wings of Doves," by Robert Anderson, will also be read.
New members and listeners are always welcome.
7 p.m.
Location: Gualala Arts Center, Gualala.
Free. For info contact Mary Sue at (707) 884-4824.
2/7/2012
Energy Healing Talk
Retired physician Ellen Simon will speak on Energy Healing and Emotional Freedom Technique and her 25-year journey from family doctor to energy healer.
7 p.m. Location: Gualala Arts Center, Gualala.
Free. For info contact evispos@gmail.com or (707) 785-2758..
2/7/2012
High School Poetry Slam/Finals
Poetry Out Loud Mendocino County finals and Coast High School Poetry Slam in back-to-back youth poetry events.
3:45 p.m.
Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena.
Free.
2/9/2012
Bio-energy Talk
Kay Martin will discuss bio-energy.
7 p.m. Sponsored by Gualala Arts Lecture Series.
Location: Gualala Arts Center, Gualala.
$5 at the door.
2/9/2012
Human Mind Class
College DVD course examines historical and contemporary information about the nature of human consciousness and self awareness from philosophical, medical and ethical perspectives.
4 p.m. Runs weekly through Feb. 9. Facilitator will be Karl Mellander.
Location: Coast Community Library, Main St., Point Arena.
Free.
2/9/2012
National Theatre Live
Taped live performance from London's National Theater will feature "Travelling Light" by Nicholas Wright," described as "a funny and fascinating tribute to Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood's golden age."
7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Arena Theater bar and snack stand will be open.
Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena.
$18 general, $5 for kids 18 and under. Available at the door or online at www.arenatheater.org
2/9/2012
Thursday Ramblers
Meet at Gualala Business Directory at 10:20 a.m. to carpool to Del Mar Center on The Sea Ranch.
At 10:30, hike Sea Ranch trails to Walk-On Beach (lunch there) and back.
Location: Sea Ranch trails, Sea Ranch.
For info contact Theresa at (707) 785-2870 .
2/10/2012
Weavings by Joe Bacon
Two-day show of weavings inspired by ancient textiles of the Incans, Mayans and Navajos. Joe Bacon has been weaving for 10 years in Anchor Bay, but will soon move his studio out of the area. Location: Cottage Carpets, Gualala.
2/10/2012
Live Art
Actors, dancers, singers, poets, speakers and artists are invited to share their talents in a coffee house setting.
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Jam session at 9 p.m.
Location: St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Point Arena.
Free but donations accepted for coffee and snacks.
For info contact Ken at (707) 882-1722 .
2/11/2012
Art Opening
Opening reception for new exhibit featuring works by jewelers Marianne Baxter, Walt Rush, Rhoda Teplow, Lily Parsons and Ellen Athens.
3 to 5 p.m. Show runs trhough Feb. 29.
Location: Elk's Artist's Collective, S. Hwy. 1, Elk.
2/11/2012
Acoustic Musicians’ Jam at Jack's
All acoustic musicians are invited to jam every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All styles welcome. There is a small amplifier for low volume electric instruments. Location: Jack’s Gualala Pharmacy, Gualala.
Free. For info contact Laurence at (707) 847-3453.
2/11/2012
Author Talk
Gretchen Butler will introduce her memoir "Wild Plum Café," about a retired couple living off the grid in Northern California.
4 p.m. Sponsored by Four-Eyed Frog Books.
Location: Windowears, Cypress Village, Gualala.
Free.
2/11/2012
Weavings by Joe Bacon
Two-day show of weavings inspired by ancient textiles of the Incans, Mayans and Navajos. Joe Bacon has been weaving for 10 years in Anchor Bay, but will soon move his studio out of the area. Location: Cottage Carpets, Gualala.
2/11/2012
Western Dance
Benefit for Anderson Valley Senior Center featuring Dean Titus and the Coyote Cowboys with Susan Clark.
7:30 p.m. to midnight. Food, beer and wine will be sold at the dance.
Location: Anderson Valley Grange, Hwy. 128, Philo.
$10 at the door.
For info contact Rod at (707) 895-3191.
2/11/2012
The Met Live in HD
"Gotterammerung," by Wagner, eighth in a series of live operas from the Met.
9 a.m. Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena.
$24 general; $22 seniors; $18 students.
2/11/2012
Craft Fair
All local vendors featuring crafts, jewelry, books, plants, clothes and food.
Leslie Bates of Savory Coast Catering will serve breakfast and lunch.
Vendor spaces are available by calling Cyndi at (707) 785-3538. All vendor fees go to support programs of the South Coast Seniors, Inc.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Veterans Building/City Hall, Point Arena.
2/12/2012
Origami Workshop
Sunday at the Library will host a Valentine's Day Origami Heart Workshop by instructor Maria Bardini-Perkins.
No experience is necessary and materials will be supplied. Kids eight and older welcome if accompanied by and adult.
Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP Maria at (707) 785-9159.
Location: Coast Community Library, Main St., Point Arena.
Free.
2/15/2012
GA Annual Meeting
Annual meeting open to all members of Gualala Arts will include the appointment of new officers and Board members, a review of the 2011 financial report and the presentation of the budget for 2012.
2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Location: Gualala Arts Center, Gualala.
2/16/2012
GA Book Club
The Gualala Arts Book Club will discuss "Tinkers" by Paul Harding.
1:30 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to call Tina at (707) 785-3681.
(The Book Club selection for March is "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" by Anne Bronte.)
Location: the home of Tina Vasavada, Sea Ranch.
For info contact Tina at (707) 785-3681.
2/17/2012
Live Art
Actors, dancers, singers, poets, speakers and artists are invited to share their talents in a coffee house setting.
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Jam session at 9 p.m.
Location: St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Point Arena.
Free but donations accepted for coffee and snacks.
For info contact Ken at (707) 882-1722 .
2/18/2012
Acoustic Musicians’ Jam at Jack's
All acoustic musicians are invited to jam every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All styles welcome. There is a small amplifier for low volume electric instruments. Location: Jack’s Gualala Pharmacy, Gualala.
Free. For info contact Laurence at (707) 847-3453.
2/18/2012
Mid-Month Pay ’n’ Take
Mid-Month Pay ’n’ Take sale is held on the third Saturday of each month.
There are beds, tables, chairs, tools, electronics, hardware, records, CDs, lamps, desks, etc.
The book department has novels, cookbooks, videos, kids books, audio tapes, poetry, do-it-yourself, large print, and many different books.
The clothing room is now open for every Mid-Month Sale.
The doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and will close at 11:30 a.m. Location: Gualala Community Center, Gualala.
2/18/2012
Crab Feed
Annual Crab Feed to benefit church programs. Location: St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Point Arena.
For info contact David at (707) 882-2903.
2/25/2012
Acoustic Musicians’ Jam at Jack's
All acoustic musicians are invited to jam every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All styles welcome. There is a small amplifier for low volume electric instruments. Location: Jack’s Gualala Pharmacy, Gualala.
Free. For info contact Laurence at (707) 847-3453.
2/25/2012
The Met Live in HD
"Ernani," by Verdi, ninth in a series of live operas from the Met.
9:55 a.m. Location: Arena Theater, Point Arena.
$24 general; $22 seniors; $18 students.
3/3/2012
Author Talk
Dr. Francine Shapiro will introduce her book "Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy."
4 p.m. Sponsored by Four-Eyed Frog Books. Location: Action Network, Cypress Village, Gualala.
3/7/2012
GA Book Club
Gualala Arts Book Club will discuss "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" by Anne Bronte.
10 a.m. Those planning to attend are asked to call Nancy at (707) 884-3305.
(The Book Club selection for April is "Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosnay.)
Location: home of Nancy Strain-Traylor, Gualala.
For info contact Tina at (707) 785-3681.
3/10/2012
Be Our Guest
Annual Be Our Guest fundraiser for Redwood Coast Medical Services including live and silent auctions, food, drink and entertainment. Location: Gualala Arts Center, Gualala.
$45 in advance, $50 at the door. Gold and Silver Sponsor tables available for $500 or $300 for tables of four. Tickets, in the form of etched wine glasses, available at Four-Eyed Frog bookstore in Cypress Village starting in February.
For info contact Pat at (707) 884-4853.
3/15/2012
GA Book Club
Gualala Arts Book Club will discuss "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" by Anne Bronte.
1:30 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to call Pam at (707) 785-3843.
(The Book Club selection for April is "Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosnay.)
Location: home of Pam Todd, Sea Ranch.
For info contact Tina at (707) 785-3681.
6/22/2012
World Music Festival
Nineteenth annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival featuring three days of Roots, Reggae and World music, arts and crafts, food and drink booths and children’s programs.
Camping available on site for three day ticket holders. Location: Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Boonville.
For info contact www.snwmf.com or (916) 777-5551.
6/23/2012
World Music Festival
Nineteenth annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival featuring three days of Roots, Reggae and World music, arts and crafts, food and drink booths and children’s programs.
Camping available on site for three day ticket holders. Location: Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Boonville.
For info contact www.snwmf.com or (916) 777-5551.
6/24/2012
World Music Festival
Nineteenth annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival featuring three days of Roots, Reggae and World music, arts and crafts, food and drink booths and children’s programs.
Camping available on site for three day ticket holders. Location: Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Boonville.
For info contact www.snwmf.com or (916) 777-5551.