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With Plenty of Help, The Mill Valley Music Fest Is Once Again Powered by Zero-Emission Batteries, Thanks to a Reconstituted Group of Brilliant Minds From Amped Solutions and Sunbelt Rentals!
Dan Martin, whose Amped Solutions leverages experts in the design, construction, financing, and operation of commercial and industrial solar and energy storage projects. They own energy storage systems themselves and are quite familiar with the changing regulatory, tax, operations, maintenance, and monitoring challenges of this asset class. Working with world-class engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms, they can design, install, and maintain a photovoltaic and/or energy storage solution for your facilities to achieve maximum energy savings across your entire commercial real estate portfolio. As the team reached out to some amazing minds within the battery power business, they connected with the ever-growing Sunbelt Rentals unit in Richmond, California.
Mill Valley Chamber’s ‘MVMF Teaser’ Concerts Head to the Finish Line With Bourbon Street Brass Band – April 26th, Strawberry Village on the Turf, 12:30-2pm & Nancy Fawson & the Corner Pocket Band @ MV ReUse Fest, April 27th, Mill Valley Community Center – Funk Buddies, 12pm-1pm, Nancy Fawson, 1pm-2:30pm
We’re firmly in the camp of there being no such thing as too much live music in Mill Valley. To that end, while we wake up every day to make the 2025 Mill Valley Music Fest the best version of itself, we’re also focused on getting you excited for a series of pop-up shows around town. NEXT UP: Meggy Travers Hosts a Sing-Along as Part of the Spring Faire on Saturday, March 29 at the Mill Valley Community Center, 10am-1pm!
Mill Valley Music Fest Reveals Daily Lineup Featuring Gary Clark Jr., Nile Rodgers & Chic as Headliners With Single-Day Tix Now – MVMF Also Announces Special Guests Joining Jason Crosby Including Widespread Panic Co-Founder Dave Schools, Among Others!
“More than anything, it’s the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,” says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. “We hope attendees will recognize some favorites on this bill. But we really want you to to revel in the wonders of sonic discovery, and pass those earworms onto friends near and far. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”
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Chamber Music Marin Continues its 2024-2025 Chamber Music Concert Series at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church With Chamber Music Concerts – Next Up is a Spotlight on the MMC 2025 Young Artists on May 18
Chamber Music Marin continues its 2024-2025 Chamber Music Concert Series at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church in Mill Valley. Next up is a spotlight on the MMC 2025 Young Artists – its annual “Young Artists Concert” on May 18. The concert, co-sponsored by Chamber Music Marin, will showcase solo performances by (LtoR back): Dheyan Lim (violin) of Mill Valley, Sydney Li-Jenkins (violin) of Sausalito, and Arya Dev (violin) of San Rafael. (LtoR front): Isabella Lo (piano) of Kentfield, and Owen Xu (piano) of San Rafael.
Bourbon Street Brass Band at Strawberry Village & Nancy Fawson & the Corner Pocket Band @ MV ReUse Fest at MV Community Center Was the Perfect Finale for the Mill Valley Chamber’s ‘MVMF Teaser’ Concerts
Thank You to All of the Musicians Who Performed, Those Who Turned Out for Amazing Live Music, and to All of Our Amazing Host Venues!! The Teaser Concert Musicians lifted us up as we built towards the big weekend of May 10-11. See you soon!
North Bay Business Journal: Club Evexia Expands its Footprint in Mill Valley With New studio, Upgraded Co-Working Space Club Evexia, New Pilates Studio & Lounge as Demand Grows for Wellness and Fitness Services
“This expansion supports our goal of improving the member experience and responding to increased demand,” said Scott Raymond, Club Evexia cofounder and chief financial officer. Club Evexia offers a range of services, including TRX (Total Resistance Exercise), yoga, Pilates, cycling, personal training and group fitness classes. The expansion allows the club to relocate its coworking lounge to the adjacent building, where it now offers additional workspace, more conference rooms, a coffee bar and a dedicated meditation room. The original coworking area will be converted into a Pilates reformer studio for both group classes and one-on-one sessions.
Open Kimono: As the Mill Valley Music Fest Heads Toward the Four-Year Mark, It’s a Great Reminder of Why We Created It – It’s Not Just a Big Party, It Matters to Us Deeply, and It Supports ALL of Our Amazing Community, and Beyond!
Our Chamber members, primarily businesses, nonprofits and individuals, know who we are and what we stand for. But we haven’t always articulated that as well as we could to the broader community that doesn’t engage with our newsletters, blogs and social channels. MVMF is about continuing to be better neighbors to those within and around our community.
Mill Valley Celebrates 125 – Save the Date for the 125th Anniversary Celebration!!
Our intent for the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Mill Valley is to bring our community together for a common awareness and commitment to this special town and surrounding community. As part of that effort, the Mill Valley 125th Anniversary Committee is sponsoring a series of articles by noted local historian and author Joyce Kleiner. These articles are intended to foster understanding, and pride, in Mill Valley’s history, and will focus on some of the people and events that shaped Mill Valley’s spirit of stewardship, volunteerism, and community involvement. Our efforts will culminate in a wide range events on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025, including an historically-themed parade, live music, an ice cream social, screenings of historical videos, and tours of the Old Mill.
Historical Society’s Annual ‘Walk Into History’ Returns With a Guided Tour Focus on ‘From Ranch to Town – May 25, 2025
The theme of this year’s walk is the story of Mill Valley’s beginnings, From Ranch to Town, which we’re celebrating as a part of the Mill Valley is 125! anniversary this year. Our guided tour of the story of Mill Valley’s Incorporation begins at the downtown Plaza and visits sites along the route to hear about the people involved in the creation of Mill Valley and its railroad, roads, and water supply. Learn about the influence of saloons and the newspaper wars on the 1900 election, and the impact of San Francisco’s great earthquake and fire of 1906.
Marin IJ: ‘Reckless’ US Stiffs Marin Schools on $14.5M in Mental Health Grants
“MCOE is actively working to seek clarification on what that means and how the grants might be reinstituted,” he said. “The office will appeal this decision and will pursue legal action as necessary.” Lisa Miller, an assistant superintendent at the county office, said staffing and students at five Marin school districts — Miller Creek, Sausalito Marin City, Shoreline Unified, San Rafael and Novato — will be directly affected. “Hundreds of kids in Marin County are going to miss receiving really important services if this funding stream ends,” Carroll said. “There should be plenty of public outrage about this.”
PG&E Is Hosting an Open House for Mill Valley Customers at the Mill Valley Community Center on Thursday, May 15, from 6-8pm – They Hope to Share More About What They Are Doing to Reduce Wildfire Risk
During the event, we will share the latest updates on local wildfire safety work and provide community resources available to keep customers safe. Additionally, we will discuss critical topics affecting the community such as: Land use and substation initiatives; Electric and natural gas projects; and Customer resources and savings. This is also an opportunity for participants to ask questions, share feedback and connect with their local PG&E leaders, including North Coast Region Vice President, Dave Canny.
Marin IJ: Trump Administration Warns Marin Schools About DEI Programs
Carroll said that federal money, which accounts for approximately 10% of local schools’ total funding, is not used for DEI efforts. Carroll said the California Department of Education has not heard back from the federal government since issuing its responses. News of the ultimatum to Marin schools surfaced during the April 15 meeting of the Marin County Board of Education. Carroll provided members of the board with a brief summary of the DEI issue as part of the report that he provides at every meeting. The matter wasn’t agendized for discussion.
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