🌱 How a new grant will boost Albion’s wildfire water supply
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In today's newsletter:
- How a new grant will boost Albion’s wildfire water supply
Also on today's calendar: Bacchanal Mendocino and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
- Sunday: A sun-and-cloud mix, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mendocino County Fire Safe Council awards $122,000 for local wildfire safety projects (ukiahdailyjournal.com) — Albion residents should know the Albion Little River Fire Department just received a Mendocino County Fire Safe Council micro‑grant to install a new water tank, boosting local firefighting capacity. The $122,000 in countywide grants also support fuel reduction, equipment upgrades, and community education in nearby towns, all aimed at strengthening wildfire preparedness across Mendocino County. Locals are invited to connect with fire councils to get involved. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Bacchanal Mendocino →
Alex Thomas Plaza, Ukiah
4:00 pm
Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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27th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival →
Scharffenberger Cellars, 8501 CA-128, Philo
11:00 am -
Magical Nathaniel ~ Summer Reading Kick-Off event →
Fort Bragg Branch of Mendocino County Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg
3:00 pm -
“Tying the Knot” Exhibit Opening Reception →
Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion St, Mendocino
4:00 pm -
All-Levels Mindful Flow Yoga →
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 CA-1, Fort Bragg
11:00 am -
Poetry at the Cobalt →
Cobalt Gallery, 430 N Main St, Fort Bragg
5:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tech Help at Redwood Senior Center →
Fort Bragg Branch of Mendocino County Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg
1:00 pm -
MHS Graduation
Mendocino Sunrise High Mendocino, CA 95460
4:00 pm -
Welcome Party →
The Brickery, 961 Ukiah St, Mendocino
5:00 pm -
Lauralee Brown @ Noyo Grill →
Noyo River Grill, 1011 S Main St, Fort Bragg
5:30 pm -
Teen Art Workshop: Yarn Painting →
Cobalt Gallery, 430 N Main St, Fort Bragg
5:30 pm -
Keeter Stuart — Mendocino Grove →
Mendocino Grove, 9500, 9601 CA-1, Mendocino
6:00 pm -
Storytime and S'mores →
MacKerricher State Park, 24100 MacKerricher Park Rd, Fort Bragg
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- You may have seen the essays I write on substack and share on Nextdoor, in which I write to spark and inspire.
In private sessions-- in person, by phone, or zoom, I assist individuals with growth and change, through transformational conversations, somatic… (Nextdoor Albion Little River) - One evening an extraordinary journey unfolded .
. . my essay THE SUN OF YOU (see more below) https://open.substack.com/pub/sabrinapage/p/the-sun-of-you?r=m8bnx&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email (Nextdoor Albion Little River)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Assistant in Ukiah. Apply here.
- Ukiah Unified School District posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist (substitute) in Ukiah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mendocino
- Mendocino Dog Park benefit bake sale July 5 (ukiahdailyjournal.com)
- Breaking: Hwy 271 Mp 001.5 Leggett Fire reported in Mendocino County on June 11 (sacbee.com)
- Mendocino Farms to Celebrate 100th Location with Santa Barbara Opening (independent.com)
Fort Bragg
- Fort Bragg pride march planned for Saturday, picnic at Bainbridge Park to follow • The Mendocino Voice (mendovoice.com)
- Wanted Man Arrested in Fort Bragg With Stolen Gun, Deputies Say (kymkemp.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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