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Join us on Sunday, October 23, at 3 pm for a presentation from Judy and Jim Tarbell, owners of Black Bear Press from 1981-1999. The Tarbell’s published the Ridge Review Magazine from 1981-1995. Light refreshment will be served Cost $5 members; $7 non-members

Step back in time to 1861 and enjoy an old-fashioned housewarming at William and Eliza Kelly’s home on Albion Street (aka Kelley House Museum). We hope you will stop by to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Kelly on their lovely new home, water tower, outhouse and pond located in the center of our booming mill town, Mendocino City (previously known as Meiggsville). Mr. Kelly will pour you a tasty glass of Mendocino Apple Cider. Mrs. Kelly will be serving her famous apple cake, along with traditional snacks of popcorn balls and peanuts.

Refreshments and Kelly family characters are courtesy of the Mendocino Study Club. Earl Ward, husband of Study Club President Margaret Ward, will portray William, and member Sue Ellington will be Eliza. Join us for a step back in time in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Kelley House on Second Saturday, October 8, from 5 – 6:30 pm, at 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino. Free. 707-937-5791

Friday, September 30 from 6-8 pm - Preview Night

Join us for a fun evening of wine, delicious appetizers prepared by local restaurants, and browse through hundreds of new and used items! Take the opportunity to place the first bid, to purchase “Buy it Now” items, and first pick on “cash and carry” items.

Saturday, October 1 from 10am – 2 pm – Silent Auction and Cash & Carry

Silent bidding continues on our unique selection of collectibles and antiques, new merchandise and gift certificates, Mendocino County wines, and good quality furniture.

Crown Hall

45285 Ukiah Street, Mendocino

For information: 707-937-5791

Unknown Woman from 1920s

Can you help us identify this person – maybe the 1920′s?

David Jones: Remembering The Seagull Restaurant
From the 1960s to the 1990s The Seagull Restaurant was a well-loved Mendocino institution. In late 1972 David and Cathy Jones took over. Sidetracked from a Berkeley Ph.D. by a series of family tragedies, David moved with Cathy to her native coast (raised in Caspar, she can trace her roots to mid-19th century Pine Grove). Together they ran the Seagull for 13 years. Come meet David and learn why so many people considered The Seagull a lot more than a restaurant. As David puts it: “Through the Sea Gull I made many life long friends and acquaintances… everyday working folks on the Mendocino coast are unusually generous with their time which makes for a strong sense of community… We are all connected one way or another.” Indeed. A lot more than just a restaurant.

3-5 pm Light Refreshments