🌱 How vandalism turned Point Arena’s new Pomo mural into a stronger statement
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In today's newsletter:
- How vandalism turned Point Arena’s new Pomo mural into a stronger statement
Also on today's calendar: CO- Chair Yoga and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 57 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 62, low: 51.
- Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 60 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Point Arena stands tall after vandalism at Pomo mural site • The Mendocino Voice (mendovoice.com) — A new Main Street mural in Point Arena honoring Pomo woman Nicole Smith is moving forward with even stronger community support after being vandalized last month. City leaders, tribal community members, and the artist are collaborating closely to ensure the artwork reflects Pomo culture and fuels awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, while Smith’s family offers a $20,000 reward for information in her unsolved killing.

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Thursday December 18
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CO- Chair Yoga
Coast Community Branch of Mendocino County Library , 225 Main St , Point Arena
11:00 am
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December Solstice Open Mic Poetry – Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz
The Record , 265 Main St , Point Arena
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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CO- Pasted Paper
Coast Community Branch of Mendocino County Library , 225 Main St , Point Arena
2:00 pm
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Lighthouse Lecture Series – Doug Forsell
Point Arena Lighthouse , 45500 Lighthouse Rd , Point Arena
4:00 pm
Sunday December 28
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Starcross Benefit Concert - presented by Gualala Arts
Gualala Arts Center , 46501 Old Stage Rd , Gualala
2:00 pm
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Starcross Benefit Concert
Gualala Arts Center , 46501 Old Stage Rd , Gualala
2:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday December 16
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rhY Thornton at Ukiah Brewing Company
Ukiah Brewing Company , 102 S State St , Ukiah
6:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
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CO - Storytime & Kids Crafts
Coast Community Branch of Mendocino County Library , 225 Main St , Point Arena
10:30 am
Thursday December 18
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BiblioBus at Cazadero History Learning Center
Cazadero Music Camp , 5385 Cazadero Hwy , Cazadero
4:00 pm
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CO- Teen Hangout
Coast Community Branch of Mendocino County Library , 225 Main St , Point Arena
5:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Fondue Tasting at Goldeneye Winery
Goldeneye , 9200 CA-128 , Philo
11:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚠️ Magnitude 2.59 earthquake reported
Dec 14 at 6:45 AM PST: 2.59 magnitude earthquake occurred near Alder Springs, CA. (Nextdoor )
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Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Ukiah. Apply here.
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Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Ukiah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Point Arena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mendocino
- Restaurants open on Christmas in Mendocino County • The Mendocino Voice (mendovoice.com)
- Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center celebrates 40 years of service (ukiahdailyjournal.com)
- Juvenile coho salmon found in Mendocino County creek after more than 30-year absence (latimes.com)
Ukiah
- Mendocino Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' returns for its 40th anniversary this holiday season • The Mendocino Voice (mendovoice.com)
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