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City Proposes Terminating COVID-19 Urgency Ordinance and the Outdoor Business Program It Spawned – MV Chamber, Business Owners Seek Compromise at Aug. 2nd Council Meeting
At its August 2nd City Council meeting, the City is proposing to terminate the urgency ordinance it passed in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak on Nov. 30, as well as the outdoor business program it created that has been a lifeline for dozens of businesses across myriad industry sectors. Many popular, outdoor features that have blossomed amidst the pandemic would go away at the end of November.
Nick Brown & Friends to Perform, StretchLab Serves Up Free Demo Stretches, and Food, Drink & Shopping Abound @ Miller Closure – July 31-Aug. 1
For this weekend’s Miller Closure, here’s your Saturday afternoon program, in no particular order: eat a bunch at your eatery of choice (12pm Sat. thru Sunday early evening), see our friends at StretchLab’s free demonstration stretches (1-4pm), shake your tail feather to the sounds of Nick Brown & Friends (6-8pm) on the plaza and do as much shopping, strolling and smiling as possible.
Mutual Admiration Society: Watershed Restaurant Hails Local Trio’s Unrelenting Support Through Pandemic
Throughout the pandemic, restaurant owners have had no shortage of reasons to huddle up and plan for the ever-changing road ahead, from the consistent upheaval of mask requirements, indoor (and then outdoor) dining prohibitions, how to manage the massive spike in takeout and delivery business and much more. And then there were less stressful yet still important decisions to be made to be made by Watershed owner Ged Robertson, chef-partner Kyle Swain and their team.
Bay Area Bars and Restaurants Start Requiring Proof of Vaccination
If Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis’ decision to lock arms with six of his fellow Bay Area counties to strongly recommend everyone wear a mask in indoor settings wasn’t enough of a reminder that we’re far from out of the COVID-19 woods, there’s plenty more. Willis’ agency last week reported the first COVID-19 death of a county resident since mid-May…
Connor Barbee’s Story Is a Triumph of the Human Spirit – and of Marin’s Ability to Lift Each Other Up
Anyone who’s been at the Mill Valley Community Center over the past many years has no doubt been witness to the meticulousness of Connor Barbee. The Mill Valley native, who has autism, was hired by Mill Valley Recreation several years ago through its “Work Training Experience” program…
Arts Commission’s Concerts in the Plaza Returns Sept. 11-12 With Local Stalwarts and Some Special Guests
Come Sept. 11-12 (11am-6:30pm), the Depot Plaza’s going to be rockin’ to a degree we haven’t seen in a long time. The Mill Valley Arts Commission is reviving its Concerts in the Plaza series with two full days of live music featuring an array of acclaimed local bands, as well as a few exciting special guests.
Seat of Power: ‘Mapping MV History’ Explores the Archives of City Hall at 26 Corte Madera Avenue
Have you ever found yourself looking at a building downtown, admired its architecture and wondered what it looked like in the past? What businesses were there before? Mapping Mill Valley History is a new project that invites you to tour familiar streets and buildings and see how they have evolved over the years. It’s a collaboration between the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce and the treasure trove that is the Mill Valley Public Library‘s Lucretia Little History Room.
Throckmorton Theatre Revives ‘Tours & Tales,’ a Deep Dive Into the History of Landmark Arts Institution – Thru Sept. 4
By popular demand, the Throckmorton Theatre is bringing back its stellar “Tours & Tales” adventure – and yes, we’re skipping over the part where you ponder the possibility, because it is an absolutely spectacular must-do – on Fridays and Saturdays at 6pm and 7:30pm, July 30th through September 4th.
City Council Backs Naming Boyle Park Snack Shack in Honor of the Late Suzie Wickham
Suzanne “Suzie” Wickham, wife of Mill Valley City Councilman Jim Wickham and mother of five children, passed away on March 7 after a long, quiet, valiant fight against her illness, participating in a cutting-edge cancer study at U.C.S.F., and choosing to believe in the strides, rather than the odds…
COVID-19 Updates and information
Learn more about Mill Valley’s current restrictions and protocol for indoor seating for restaurants. A safe and enjoyable visit directly supports small businesses and our community.
The Enjoy Mill Valley Store
Mill Valley Baseball Cap
Embossed Journal
Mill Valley Thermal Bottle
MV Logo Print, Large, Framed
The Enjoy Mill Valley Store is all about supporting our wonderful community, so all proceeds raised go directly back into promoting our town and making it the vibrant, gorgeous place we all love.
Senior Sundays @ Once Around
Senior Sundays @ Once Around
Once Around is also happy to announce that we are offering a 20% storewide discount on Sundays for Seniors 65+ (with ID). The store is open from 12-4pm on Sundays
First Tuesday Artwalk
First Tuesday Artwalk
Various venues. Go here for more info.
Tuesday Night Comedy
Tuesday Night Comedy
Add a few good laughs to your life! Join us for Tuesday Evening Comedy, an evening where established headliners and up-and-coming comics can drop by and work on new material.
Tuesday Night Comedy
Tuesday Night Comedy
Add a few good laughs to your life! Join us for Tuesday Evening Comedy, an evening where established headliners and up-and-coming comics can drop by and work on new material.
Throckapella Teen A Capella Rehearsals
Throckapella Teen A Capella Rehearsals
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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.