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The 112th Annual Dipsea Race Is Almost Here – June 11th, 8am Sharp!

The 112th Annual Dipsea Race Is Almost Here – June 11th, 8am Sharp!

Dipsea Race guru Barry Spitz calls this year a puzzle given that Owens has been hobbled with an Achilles injury. He taps two-time Dipsea champion Chris Lundy as the only runner among last year’s top eight (sixth) to gain a pair of head starts, “one for turning 52 and one for dropping her Winners Penalty from 2018.”

Sweetwater Music Hall Hosts Dick Bright’s Book Launch and All-Star Concert 6/11 and Mountain, the Venue’s Free, All-Ages Monthly Collab Series Presented by Desert Daze June 17 Featuring Skyway Man and Brainstory

Sweetwater Music Hall Hosts Dick Bright’s Book Launch and All-Star Concert 6/11 and Mountain, the Venue’s Free, All-Ages Monthly Collab Series Presented by Desert Daze June 17 Featuring Skyway Man and Brainstory

On June 11 at 12pm at the Sweetwater Music Hall, Bright is making the most of the book launch by gathering a who’s who of Bay Area music people for an all-star concert featuring Bruce “Babyman” Baum, Dooney Jones (Club 90), Lilan Kane, Anna Kristina (Zepperella), Ben Fong-Torres, Little Roger, Chris Rowan (Rowan Bros.), The Rubinoos, Bob Sarlatte and Kevin Fagan of the SF Chronicle live Q&A With famed rock journalist Joel Selvin.

Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of June 5

Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of June 5

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MV Chamber Mural

The Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is located in the historic Depot building, right on the downtown Plaza. Painting courtesy of Linda Rosso Studio.

Nestled at the foot of Mount Tamalpais and extending to the marshland surrounding Richardson Bay, Mill Valley has the charm of a small European village that’s an equal draw for hikers and runners, musicians and artists, foodies and fashionistas, and moms and dads with strollers. 

Its close proximity to San Francisco enables visitors enjoy the bustle of the city and the beauty of Marin County. Just minutes away are Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which attract vacationers from around the world. Outdoor enthusiasts find plenty to do in Mill Valley, and staying in Mill Valley provides the perfect jumping off spot for day trips to the Point Reyes National Seashore, West Marin and the Sonoma and Napa wine country.

Mill Valley hosts a range of cultural activities such as the internationally recognized Mill Valley Film Festival, which brings in leading filmmakers and movie aficionados from across the country. Locals throughout the Bay Area come for the annual events, including Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting, the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival and Winterfest. They also enjoy Mill Valley’s nightlife, with live theatre, music and comic venues, where famous guest artists are known to “drop in” for an evening to entertain.

Mill Valley’s vibrant business districts offer a variety of shopping delights, from one-of-a-kind boutique clothing shops, salons and yoga studios to pet stores. Mill Valley has the best selection of restaurants per square mile in Marin — you can find everything from top-rated chops, to local craft beer, artisan coffee, handmade pizzas, freshly baked bread, gourmet burgers and more!

Whether you plan to enjoy Mill Valley for an afternoon, a weekend or a lifetime, its small-town ambiance, unique cultural activities and lush natural scenery are sure to delight your senses.