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Gallery Bookshop is launching a new after-hours monthly series: Science Sundays, exploring scientific topics with Dr. Walt McKeown.  Formerly known as “Colonel Wingnuts” to the coastal community, Walt was the KOZT weatherman and science journalist for many years.  Presented in cooperation with the Mendocino Scientific Society, Science Sundays will take place on the last Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, January 31, “Rising Oceans” will present the evidence for and consequences of the general swelling of the world ocean. On February 28th the topic will be “New Worlds: the Discovery of 400 Planets” and on March 28th Walt will discuss “Climate Change on the Mendocino Coast”. Complimentary wine & refreshment. Gallery Bookshop, Kasten & Main, Mendocino. 707-937-2665

January 9 at 7 pm: Mendocino Stories & Music Series
Come to the Mendocino Hotel for Mendocino Stories & Music Series’ annual event of rich, luscious harmonies. Performers this year include a women’s sextet, In the Mix, and the ever-popular Acafellas, along with a few special guests. For harmony lovers, this is an evening not to be missed! Bistro menu and drinks are available as soon as the doors open at 6:00pm. This event was standing room only last year, so come early for best seating. Sliding scale $10 – 15. For more info, call Pattie at 937-1732 or www.mendocinostories.com.