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Inside this Issue

August 2009

What’s New with yourfellow Chamber Members!

W ith all the buzz about so-cial media, you may want to just dive in… not a prob-

em if you merely get wet with the glow of resulting business success. If, how-

ever, you drown under the weight of theconstant demand to Facebook, Tweet,blog and Flickr, the experience will be

nothing more than a failed marketing ex-periment; wasting your time and money.

If using social media to create buzz for yourbusiness were easy, there wouldn’t be booksike “Facebook for Dummies” and “Twit-

ter for Dummies”-- large volumes with de-tailed instructions on how to make socialmedia work for you (available locally fromChamber members Cheshire Books in Fort

Bragg and Gallery Books in Mendocino).A Possible Strategy

Why Tweet? As a business tweeter, you tweet to tell people about your productsor services. I recommend that you start by establishing a dynamic website – prefer-ably one with an integrated blog – and usesocial media sites to drive people throughinks to your website. Here’s the sequence:

1.Create a post on your blog (or add a new web page) about some special product or

service.2.Copy the URL (the web address wherethe post or page appears on your site).

3.Go to TinyURL.com, paste the long URL and create a tiny one.

4.Copy the TinyURL version of your long

Welcome New MembersFrom the Desk of CEO Debra De Graw “Location, Loca-

tion, Location!”

URL. 5.Open your Twitter or Facebook page. 6.Prepare a tweet or Facebook post andpaste the Tiny URL at the end of the these

micro-blog updates. 7.Now you have a link to that important service or special on your website. Hopefully, people will want to follow thelink.

Ok, you’ve create only one tweet or Facebook post. Now what.

Who is Following The Link?

Getting people to follow you on Twitteror adding friends on Facebook is critical.

Why? Because if you have no Facebook friends and no followings, then you are wast-ing you time Tweeting and Facebooking.

A simple way to begin attracting Twitter fol-lowers is to nd people or businesses withsimilar interests and begin following them.They will get an email telling them you have become a follower. If they also chooseto follow you, you now have them, plus allof their followers reading your tweets. By following people who have large numbersof followers, you multiply the number of people who may be interested in the ser-

vices or products you’re offering. Theprocess is somewhat similar for Facebook.

Let’s say you’ve got a large group of socialmedia followers and friends. Now what?

You’ve got to populate your social media sites with photos, stories and specials that

will keep your new social friendt e r e s t

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Part1: Learn to ListenPart 2: Join the ConversationPart 3: Start a Blog Part 4: Tap into TwitterPart 5: Crowdsource Your Next Big IdPart 6: Harness the Power of FacebooPart 7: Share Photos and Videos OnlinPart 8: Measure Your Success Online These guides will help you decide if s

media like Facebook and Twitter are lto be useful marketing tools for your bness, and something you want to purRemember, if you dive in, you muscommitted to spending the time necesto keep the information owing and fr

Social Media: To Tweet or Not To Tweet By: Bruce Lewis, Lewis & Summers Public Relations



AmbassadorsRay Alarcon - Alarcon Insurance Agency

Lynn Bell - Surf & Sand Lodge Norm Beckman - Beckman Printing John Cinnamon - Fort Bragg Rotary Kate Collins - Gaia Energy Systems J. Kyle Smith - Dr. J. Kyle Smith O.D.Diana Scholl - Kiwanis of Fort Bragg Vicky Watts - The Coast - KOZT FMMarilyn Wagner - Wagner Photo Art

Staff Chief Executive Ofcer - Debra De Graw

Programs Manager - Amy Luce Visitor Center - Rosalie Scott Visitor Center - Janice LittrellSummer Help - Jamie PetersSummer Help - April Ybarra

ReferralsCalls and visitors are referred to Chamber members in good standing . We are here to promote our members.

Newsletter InsertsThis newsletter keeps you informed about other membersand can be a valuable promotional tool. Promote a special orupcoming event with a flier. Space is limited so call961-6303 to reserve your space today!

e-News Weekly electronic updates & events from and for ourChamber members. 50 word limit, send submissions [email protected] by 4pm every Tuesday.

Member Benefits

Board of Directors

Promotional fliers inserted into TheCurrent do not necessarily reflecthe opinion of the Chamber Stafor Chamber Board of DirectorsPromotional fliers are provided and

paid for by Chamber members. Foquestions regarding content on flierscall the contact information providedon the flier.

www.MendocinoCoast.com • [email protected] • Phone: 707.961.6300 • Fax: 707.964.205

•August 2About the Chamber

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Chair - Sam Kraynek Thanksgiving Coffee Company

Vice Chair - Douna Dooley Sport Chrysler Jeep Dodge

Treasurer - Amy WallMendocino Beauty

Past Chair - Myles Anderson Anderson Logging

Tom YatesThe Coast - KOZT FM

Rob Scott Westport Village Society

Robert PinoliSkunk Train

Jim McDannoldCentury 21 - Fort Bragg Realty

Brandt StickelLaw Ofces of Hogan & Stickel

Guy PacurarBrewery Gulch Inn

Elaine Bryant Elk Cove Inn

Tracy McDanielMendo-Lake Credit Union

Jennifer Bosma Harvest Market



•August 20From the Desk of CEO Debra De Graw

R ecently the question of why the Chamber moved out of the central business district of

Fort Bragg has resurfaced. I thought perhaps it would be a good topic torevisit.

As some of you know this was not a knee jerk reaction but based onmany factors.

This decision was partly based on theinterview that we had with the Ran-dall Travel Marketing representative

which indicated our former locationwas lacking adequate parking, interior space for the visi-ors and lack of visibility.

am pleased to let you know that our numbers are almost even

with the old location of walk-ins. As I once explained to themayor of Fort Bragg, the city manager, and others who ques-ioned our decision, the visitors do not walk here from Sacra-

mento, Chico, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Ger-many, England, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, and so many other places, they drive into our area and they are delighted tohave a spacious lot to park in. The visitors who bike here fromCanada, or from the south, are delighted with our new bikeack, as well as the beautiful redwood picnic table. They are ableo relax and look over maps before deciding what to see next.

Visitors can take their time looking at brochures in our expand-d visitor center area and ask questions or collect information

quickly with referrals and be on their way to see our members.Another question came up regarding the Chamber leaving an-other vacant ofce space in the downtown Fort Bragg area. I

an assure you that we forwarded half a dozen inquiries about he space to the onsite manager and owner, as we were packing nd moving. They were able to rent the space quickly, so it was

only vacant for a short time during the rainy winter days, whenhere are typically less visitors in the area.

A few of our members originally felt that our move did not makeense, but after hearing the reasons we did it and now having

more parking space available downtown for the “shoppers”,

most agree it was the right thing to do.can’t tell you how many times people would walk into our old

ocation and complain that they couldn’t nd parking, they ouldn’t nd us and that we needed better signage. What we no-

ticed was that trafc merged in front of our location and vis were more concerned about not running into the car in frothem, than looking over to see where we were located.

Another point of interest is that the work that the Chamstaff and board does behind the scenes to promote our are

promote business, to help strengthen the local economy, pning the whale festivals, organizing travel writer Fam Toorganizing the 4th of July Parade, the reworks, and so mmore goes on whether we are in the CBD or not. The supfrom our members helps us continue this work. This bene

businesses, members and non-members.

Our new location also gives us room to hold our new “12@Brown Bag Lunch Series” which is free for members and for non-members.

All in all this has been a good move for us that benetsmembers and visitors.

HmM Publicaons… W ge h word out.

Erina Reeves • 937-3565 • [email protected]

• Mendocino Travelers Guide

• Mendocino Real Estate Guide

• www.MendocinoGuide.com

Location, Location , Location!



•August 20Calendar of Events


August

Ongoing EventsRendezvous Inn’s “Tastes of Summer & Local Wines” Three-course summer tasting menu paired with optional local wines

y the glass. 647 N. Main St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (707)964-8142 (800)491-8142http://www.rendezvousinn.com/Summertastingmenu09.php

Lake Cleone nature Walks Every Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 pm. meet at Lake Cleone parking ot. 961-0471 http://www.parks.ca.gov

Big Brothers Big Sisters Summer Program Mondays Cooking Program at the Presbyterian Church with karen,Adrian and Tom. Cook and Eat a meal together. Free ! Open toMiddle and High School students. First Presbyterian Church 467 SSanderson Way Fort Bragg 964-1228

Aug. 1 & 2

18th Annual Art in the Gardens The 18th annual Art in the Gardens at Mendocino Coast BotanicalGarden will be on August 1, 2009. There is arts, music, food andwine tasting plus a Silent Auction area. This is the major fundraiseror the non-prot Botanical Garden. Please call 964-4352 ext. 28or more information.

http://www.gardenbythesea.org

Rodeo Participate in our annual Rodeo. For more information go to Shore-ine riders website.(707) 964-2690http://www.shorelineriders.com

August 3Fast Track Sea Kayak Instruction Enjoy a week with Liquid Fusion Kayaking on the Mendocino Coast earning to sea kayak. This week will put you on the fast track tobecoming a procient sea kayaker. (707)962-1623 http://www.iquidfusionkayak.com

August 3-6Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden Staff Led GardenTours oin staff lead garden tours the rst Monday of the month for an

nformative walk through the Gardens! Sometimes its Rhododen-drons, sometimes birds, sometimes mushrooms, always fascinating nd free w/ admission.Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, 18220

N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg

Lake Cleone nature Walks Every Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 pm. meet at Lake Cleone parking ot. 961-0471 http://www.parks.ca.gov

Aug. 6-Sept. 6

MTC Presents W. Somerset Maugham’s“The Circle” Directed by Ayn Ruymen. A witty satire of upper class sexumanners.Helen Schoeni Theater, Mendocino937-4477 http://mendocinotheatre.org

Aug 7 Mariko Irie, Solo show -”Mariko 2009”

Artist reception at First Friday, Aug. 7, 5-7pm Local art-ist Mariko Irie will be showing her new work. Mariko is welknown for her watercolors, but this show will afford vieweran opportunity to see the results of the new mediums she h

been working with. As well as her newest watercolors, she will be showing watercolor and gouache on canvas and oil ocanvas.362 N. Main St, Fort Bragg ,Northcoast Artists Galhttp://www.northcoastartists.org 964-8266

Open House at the Guest house Museum First Friday and another celebration of our tenth anniversa

Refreshments provided. 5-8pmhttp://www.fortbragghistory.org

Aug. 8 Abalone Seafood Dinner

Annual Abalone Dinner fundraiser for the Fort Bragg FoodBank. Great food, good company, rafe, auction and musicCatholic Church Parish Hall, 605 Maple, Fort Bragg 964-9404

Historical talks at the Guest House Talk on Guest House history with David Foucheraux at

10:00am Talk on California Western History with Mike St berg at 11:00 am http://www.fortbragghistory.org

2nd Saturday Gallery OpeningsGalleries in Mendocino & Little River have receptions for tnew shows each month. Enjoy meeting local artists from 5-pm.

Arena Theater Presents “Swing Fever” Authentic Big Band sound of Swing Fever for the pleasure olisteners and dancers. Vocalist Denise Perrier will appear wSwing Fever. Tickets $20 at local outlets and online at wwwarenatheater.org. Doors open at 7:00 pm 214 Main Stree

Point Arena 707-882-3272 http://www.arenatheater.or August 9 Jazz Music, Pat Kelly and Doug Yates Pat Kelly and Doug Yates Jazz Music Sunday August 9, 7:0pm -9:00 pm Doors open at 6:00 pm Bistro Menu AvailabTapas, Wine Tasting 5-15 dollar sliding scale admission45080 Main Street, Mendocino California 95460 937-0http://www.mendocinohotel.com



•August 20Calendar of Events


August Aug. 13-1648th Annual Art in the Redwoods Featuring KRONOS quartet For more information and to purchaseickets go on line August 13th will be a Top Hat dinner plus KRO-

NOS set $150 and August 15th Concert $45-$95 Gualala ArtsCenter 884-1138 http://www.Gualalaarts.org

Aug. 14Franco Morone & Raffaella Luna On Friday, August 14, at 7:30PM, Mendocino Stories House Con-

ert series presents Franco Morone the “Italian Poet of the AcousticGuitar” with Rafaella Luna “a beautiful voice... sweet, passionate”.The concert is held in a private home in Mendocino - the very best way to hear and enjoy live music, in an intimate and cozy setting.Advance tickets only due to limited seating. $25. Visa, MasterCard,personal checks, money orders. Doors open at 7 PM. 937-1732http://www.mendocinostories.com/events

Aug. 15Discovery Day in the Garden Spend the afternoon discovering and creating in our wonderful Bo-anic Garden! Find out where the fairies live and what the dinosaursat. Learn from an artist how to draw real owers. Use a microscopeo see what lives in the pond. Come to the Garden and bring your

parents, they might discover something too! This event is sponsoredy the Mendocino Coast Master Gardeners. There will be severalstations” to visit through out the afternoon. Mendocino Coast

Botanical Garden Barbara Buell at [email protected] or 964-7393http://www,gardenbythesea.org

Alzheimer’s Fund raiser

he Mendococino masonic Lodge#179 will be hosting a benet din-ner to support the Redwood Coast Senior Center, Alzheimer’s Day Care Center . The menu will include Spaghetti with meat or vegieauce, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Coffee milk and iced tea wille provided. Adult tickets are $10 each and Children under 8 are

$5. Advance tickets are available at Harvest Market and at Safeway.For additional Information Please contact Jeremy Johnston 961-

506 or Jim Anderson 964-5074.Senior Center 490 Harold St Fort Bragg 961-1506

Twelv30 Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents Twelv30 and their

rand of danceable music from Pop to Rock, Power Ballads to Coun-ry. Come on outto the Hill House Inn of Mendocino. Join drummerPhilip Dunn, guitarists Jamie Gilliam and John Hansen along with

assist Jamie Webber for an evening of original and popular musicor your dancing and listening pleasure. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Full bar and bistro menu. Sliding scale $10 - $20 as you can afford.For more info call Pattie 937-1732 or www.mendocinostories.

om/events Hill House Inn of Mendocino 707-937-1732

Aug. 21 - Sept. 27

“Pajama Game” presented by Gloriana Musical TheatreOne of the Great American Musicals! Book by George Ab

bott & Richard Bissell, Music & Lyrics by Richard Adler & jerry Ross. Directed by An Woodhead. Watch for auditioEagles Hall, Corry at Alder St 964-7469http://www.gloriana.org

Aug. 22

Westport Fire Department’s annual BBQ34550 N. Hwy 1, Westport 357-0808See Attached ier for details

August 23 Shoreline Riders Playdays Come and join Us. See our website for more information964-2690 http://www.shorelineriders.com

August 25

Wellness Series/Nutrition & Kidney FunctionFree lecture series. Open to community members & hosppersonnel. Mendocino Coast District Hospital/ the Red-

woods room 961-4670

August 26 MTC Summer Reading Series presents “Les Lsons Dangereuses” by Christopher Hampton Directed by Lorri Lepaule. The reading series accepts recmended donations of $5.00 at the door. Seating is open arefreshments served. Call box ofce to learn of any parentadvisories. Helen Schoeni Theater 937-4477 http://

www.mendocinotheatre.org

August 29 - 30 CasparFest Two days of music, lms, workshops, vendors, children’sactivities organic food and more celebrating local sustain-ability. Featuring Joe Craven, Bayou Swamis, Kevin and tCoconuts, Foxglove and more! Caspar Community Cent15051 Caspar Rd. 964-4997http://casparcommons.org

August 29 Basic Drip Irrigation Workshop(Master Gardener Series)

Join Vann Ivey from DripWorks, Inc of Willits to learn ab basic drip irrigation and creating your own drip system fo your garden. Class size may be limited, call 707-964-435ext 16 to reserve your space. Class is $10 each, half price members! Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens MeetingRoom Master Gardener Kristina Van Wert at 707-964-4352 ext 13 http://www.gardenbythesea.org



•August 20Welcome New Members

All Type of Roong

Free Roof Inspections

707-964-4922

707-367-1168 Cell

707-964-0444 Fax

RichaRd Mcdonald

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Origin Pregnancy BoutiqueAmy Davis45140 Main St.Mendocino, Ca. 95460937-1477

Origin Pregnancy Imaging, Bou-ique & Resource Center seeks to

provide a nurturing, safe havenor new moms and moms-to-beo openly discuss their needs and

quickly be connected to a resolu-ion. Also, Origin offers women

wide range of natural and or-ganic products designed to nurture, soothe and heal wom-n as they participate in the wondrous process of bringing

new life into this world.

Breggo Cellars Douglas ian Stewart, Ana Lucia Benitez Stewart 11001Highway 128Boonville, Ca 95415937-9900

Breggo means “sheep” in Boontling, in honor of our plac

203-acre farm just north of Boonville. Our Craftsman hofrom the 1920s and random cluster of sideways-tilting o

buildings once served as headquarters to one of the olsheep ranches in Anderson Valley. Breggo sits on 203 acof heaven, halfway between Boonville and Philo, in the hof Anderson Valley.

McFadden Family Woodworking Cameron & Chelsi McFaddenP.O. Box 310Fort Bragg, ca 95437964-7150

Keeping with family tradition, we de-sign and construct furniture for bothinterior and exterior purposes to the buyer’s specifcations. Locally owned and operated we strivmeet your needs, putting the family back in business.

Ferrellgas

Bob Hover36 N Main St Fort Bragg, Ca 95437962-0568

For 70 years, Americans have relied on Ferrellgas for theirhome, business, and agricultural propane needs. Throughout our history, we’ve prided ourselves on being not only propanendustry leaders, but good neighbors to the approximately 1

million Customers we serve nationwide.

Schooner’s Landing RV Park & Marina Arthur Narvaez

P O Box 218Albion, CA 95410937-5707

A hidden oasis with 36 acres located alongside the river,ust inland from the coastal breeze. Just about a ten minute

drive south of the Mendocino Village you will nd this at-mosphere of nature and seclusion.

Attendees at the 12@12 lead by Michael Carroll at the new Chamber location.



•August 200What’s New with You?

Fort Bragg Realty

809 N. Main St.Fort Bragg, California 95437Business (707) 961-1111Fax (707) 964-3402Website c21fortbraggrealty.comE-Mail [email protected]

Each Ofce is Independently Owned And Operated

Barbara D. ClarkBroker / Owner

North Coast Plumbing,

Heating, & Sheet Metal INC.Residential - Commercial

Over 150 Years Combined Experience

161 N. Main St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437(707) 964-2783 ~ (707) 964-4127

www.northcoastplumbing.com

Contractors License #375855


URVES WORKS! So you can get more out of your summer. At urves our 30 minute circuit works every major muscle group andou can burn up to 500 calories. All with a trainer to teach andotivate. Join now for 50% off the sign up fee and the rest of the

ummer on us..Call for an appointment at 962-0400.

July is an exciting time around Thanksgiving CCompany. New crops begin arriving from our c

partners throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Thescoffees that were harvested in fall or winter of 2008after a long journey from origin to port, getting loon cargo ships, avoiding pirates, and clearing custthey nally make it to our warehouse here in Fort BIt’s a great time to be cupping (tasting) coffee and love for you to stop by so we can introduce you toexciting new product line of single origin coffees.ahead to schedule a visit (hours are 9:00am - 3:30964-0118 ex. 42

Mendocino Stories House Concert Series proudly pents one of the great names on the international guitarter, Franco Morone, along with the lovely Raffaella L“a beautiful voice... sweet, passionate” from Italy. Fr

August 14 in Mendocino. 7:30PM. $25. Limited seaadvance tickets only. The concert is held in a private homMendocino - the very best way to hear and enjoy live muin an intimate and cozy setting.

Get ready for the return of a great danceable band on urday, August 15 at the Hill House in Mendocino. Tweplays a great mix of upbeat music from pop to country, rto power ballads. Jamie Gilliam on guitar and vocals, J

Webber on bass, Philip Dunn on drums and vocals, and JHansen on guitar and vocals.

On Friday, August 21, Mendocino Stories and Music Se will host The Usual Suspects at the Mendocino Hotel. turing Henri Bensussen, Molly Dwyer, Larry Smith and

Walter, this intrepid group of storytellers and novelists ocast their characters in the realms of history or hurl themthe surreal twilight. Christopher Cisper is the guest mcian.

Bistro menu and full bar at the Mendocino Hotel andHouse Inn. Doors open at 6:30PM, showtime is 7:30Sliding scale $10- $20. For more info call Pattie 937-1or www.mendocinostories.com/events

Artists Cooperative of Mendocino will be featuring in August: East Meets West: Watercolor paintings by Debra Beck Lennox and ceram-

cs by Christine Schomer inspired by recent visits to JapanAugust 4 – September 1Please join us for a sunset reception on second Saturday, August 8thth from 3:30 PM through sunset upstairs on the balcony. Wineby Handley Cellars, sushi and live music! For more information call707-937-2217 or visit us on line at www.artgallerymendocino.com

The gallery is open every day from 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

We will also be celebrating our new member Dianna Soderlind andguest artist Serana Andrews

he Rock Cod Season will be ending August 15th, for 2009!ock up on your sh, today! Enjoy a 5 hour trip aboard The Sea

awk, with All Aboard Adventures and Captain Tim! Be sure tok for your local discount! All tackle is included in the trip! Call

07-964-1881 to make your reservation today! http://www.aboardadventures.com

s mosquito season! Time to get Avon’s famous Skin-So-Soft ug Guard! It even comes with sunscreen protection and water-oof! Order on-line today (with delivery direct to your door!)tp://www.youravon.com/clemas or call Your Avon Lady , Cin-

y Lemas, to place an order today! 707-964-0921

e you looking for Seashells? All Aboard Adventures, located ine Yellow Noyo Harbor Visitor Center, has all types of shells, LargeTiny, we have an incredible collection to choose from! We are opendays a week from 10AM-4PM! Come on down to 32400 Northarbor Drive for a visit! For more info: 707-964-1881

he avor wizards of Mendocino Chocolate Company are at it ain! Come taste our new; Pacic Fire (a bite of cayenne pepper),nger Snap (w/real candied ginger), Azteca (hints of cinnamon),d North Coast Bordeaux (brown sugar fudge in chocolate). Ab-lutely delicious! We’re open seven days a week at 232 N. Main, Fort Bragg, or on Ukiah St., Mendocino. (707) 964-8800.



•August 200What’s the Chamber Been Up To?

Rates for Chamber Members

Commercial or Residential

Peters Painting

(707) 513-6276Ask for Lloyd Peters

CA Lic# 882523


12 @ 12 Brown Bag LuncheonThis is a new program the Chamber has started to provide

free eductional series to our members.The Fourth Friday of every month we will offer a short ession with a variety of topics being covered. These ses-ions are free of charge to Chamber members ($25 for

non members) and limited to 12 participants each time.

We encourage participants to bring their own lunch. Seeyour weekly enews for announcements on the upcoming opic and sign up information.

Congratulations Mendocino 4th of July Parade Winne

Animals - Little River Inn Pups on Parade

Band - Fort Bragg Marching Band

Creative - Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund

Patriotic - Harvest At Mendosa’s

Vehicle - Fort Bragg Fire Mack Truck

Youth -Rainbow School

Overall Winner - North Star Nursery “Life’s A Beach”

North Star Nursery’s winning oat “Life’s a Beac

Presenter Michael Carroll at July’s 12@12 session givingThe FIVE Elements of a Successful Small Business”



•August 200Recent Chamber Events

Ambassador Vicky Watts perusing the appetizer tablewith Jim Jackson & Jim Davis at the Understuff Mixer.

Ambassador Ray Alarcon with Charlie Bell, Jim Jackso& Dr. J. Kyle Smith checking out the merhcandise at thUnderstuff Mixer.

Denise Parrott, Ambassador Vicky Watts and drawing winnerNancy Freeze showing off her new Boa.

Ambassador Marilyn Wagner holding her drawing prize with Denise Parrott and Ambassador Vicky Watts at theUnderstuff Mixer.

Ambassador Vicky Watts with Denise Parrott presenting SueCameron of the Hospital Foundation with her drawing prize,with help from Ambassador Ray Alarcon.

Ambassador Vicky Watts with Denise Parrott, owner

of Understuff presenting Kathie Ittell with her drawing prize at the Understuff Mixer.



Chamber Mixer

The Mendocino Coast Chamber of CommerceInvites you to attend a Chamber Mixer at:

Mendocino Beauty DATE: Friday, August 21, 2009

TIME: 5:00-7:00pm

LOCATION: 45060 suite a, ukiah street

RSVP: a my @ 937-9977

Join us for hors d’oeurves and Esterlina Wines at Mendocino Beauty’s new location! Door Prizes &other spa goodies!

Don’t Forget your Business Cards!

Sponsored By:

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North Coast Plumbing,Heating, & Sheet Metal INC.

Over 150 Years

Combined Experience

161 North Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437(707) 964-2783 ~ (707) 964-4127

www.northcoastplumbing.com

Residential - Contractors License

#375855 Commercial



Jan Allegretti

Nomi Sha

Anna Maria andBrian Clement

Dan Ladermann Cherie Soria Howard Lyman

Ronnie &

Vinnette Thompson

Matt Mo

Don We

Paul Nison Angela S

Kari Bernardi-Ibsen

John Robbins Victoria Moran

EXPOVIBRANT LIVING

AND CULINARY SHOWCASE

EXPOVIBRANT LIVING

AND CULINARY SHOWCASE

Priya (Paul Turner)

Matt and TercesEngelhart

Kevin Gianni

REGISTER NOW! AUGUST 21–23, 2009RawFoodChef.com 707-964-2420

Matt SamuelsonJenny Cornbleet

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Living Light International 301-B North Main Street Fort Bragg, CA Corner of Main and Redwood Streets

BeforeJuly 1

Jameth She

Will Tuttle

Thomas Lodi M.D.

Frederic Patenaude

Martine Lussier

Patricia CElaina Love

Joel Andrews

Early Bird Prices: $165 before July 1

$ 180 before July 25Regular Price: $195 for 3-Day Pass

$75 for 1-day Pass

Viktoras Kulvinskas

Karin Dina

Rick Dina

Over Four Dozen Speakers and Chefs!

Plenary Addresses by Visionary Leaders!

Exhibitor Booths and Marketplace!

Music, Films, and Celebration!

Raw Pie Contest!

Great Raw Food!

Pre- and Post-Expo Workshops!

Special SeminarWith Viktoras Kulvinskas

August 249:00 AM–1:00 PM

$95 advance ticket,

$125 at the door

Science of Raw Food Nutrition™ l

August 26–27,$375

Science of Raw Food Nutrition™ ll

August 28–Sept 1,$1075

Benefits of Science of Raw Food

Nutrition Educator Certification™

September 2–3,$575

SCIENCE OF RAW FOOD NUTRITION™Certification Series

FUNdamentals of Raw Living Foods™ with Cherie SoriaAugust 258:00 AM–6:30 PM$365

Nutrition and Athletic Performancewith Dr. Doug Graham, D.C.

August 19–20, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

$499special deal - only $449 when purchased

with the 3-day Expo pass Doug Graham

Take a Walk on the Wild Side: DiscoverRaw Green Superfoods from the Ocean! Beach Field Trip with Terry NievesAugust 20, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM$95 For more information contact Terry Nieves

at: [email protected] Terry Nieves

Introduction to Raw Food Nutrition with Drs. Rick and Karin Dina, D.C.

August 24, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM

$95 advance ticket, $125 at the door

Basic Knife Skills 101

August 24, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM $145Knife Skills 102August 24, 2:30 PM–5:00 PM $95

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