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The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Mill Valley Hosts a Series of Holiday Season Events, Including a Winter Solstice Sound Bath by Blue Muse, Lorin Rowan & The Deep Blue Jam and a Holiday Pageant and Tea!
Winter Solstice Sound bath by Blue Muse Sound Healing, 12/19 at 6:00pm- Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite here is the link Sound Healing! Holiday Concert presented by Murphy Productions featuring Lorin Rowan and The Deep Blue Jam, a concert for all ages. It will be holiday songs, jazz, blues, reggae style- 12/14 at 5:00pm – Here is the link to purchase tickets. Holiday Pageant and Tea at The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour. It’s our biggest and most kid friendly holiday event. We will also be having a Holiday tea, with treats for all. Everyone is welcome to join. 12/24 – 3:00pm is a dress up and costume hour, we provide all costumes, 4:00pm is the pageant and play and the Holiday tea is also open from 4-5:30pm. I have attached a flyer.
Art at the Depot: First Tuesday ArtWalk | Dec. 2nd, 5:30-7pm, “Neurodiverse Voices” Curated by Sally Cote, Janet Miller, Sunila Bajrach
ARTISTS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES: (Part of the non-profit ProjectAwareness And Special Sports (PAASS), Artists Without Boundaries fosters inclusion through art and sports programs that, celebrate every individual’s success and provides a powerful reminder: when we open our spaces to diverse voices, we deepen our understanding of art—and each other. Artists: Adam Almedilla, Connor Barbee, Claire Clifford, Reese Herndon, Geffen Moran, Curated by: Janet Miller. Left: Photos by Conner Barbee, and the Artist at work.
MV Chamber Hosts Artist Barry Toranto’s ‘Windowscapes’ Featuring Single-Exposure Photographs Capturing Window Reflections – Nov. 25th Thru Jan. 15th – Artwalk Is on Dec. 2nd!
Longtime Mill Valley resident, former co-owner of WIGT Print and Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival board member Barry Toranto has been at the forefront of 94941 creativity for decades. But as with many creative dynamos, Toranto has a variety of waves to express his creative output. One of those outlets is thrilling, color-laden Windowscape photographs, as he calls them. Barry is also our 2025-26 Mill Valley Community Map Cover Artist with a windowscape of downtown Mill Valley. oranto will be showcasing his work on the walls of the Mill Valley Chamber’s space at 85 Throckmorton Ave. from November 25th to January 15th. Aside from the First Tuesday Artwalk, the Chamber’s office is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 12-4pm.
Andrea de Francisco’s MYSTIC Presents Sunnysides’ First Annual Winter Market – Sunday. Nov. 30th, 11am-3pm!
Fast on the heels of a smashingly successful first trip around the sun, Andrea de Francisco’s MYSTIC at 31 Sunnyside, a vital part of downtown Mill Valley that has exciting history on its side, is back to celebrate another exciting event. Andrea: “Join us for a cozy indoor holiday market featuring handmade goods from local artists and makers. Shop small, connect with our creative community, and find one-of-a-kind gifts for the season. The market will take place inside our hallway on Sunnyside Ave, filled with art, crafts, and festive spirit. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. No need to RSVP – just come! Spread the word!
We Turned 10!! Let’s Party – Celebrate A Decade With Us! Thursday, Nov 13, 4-7pm
We Turned 10!! Let’s Party – Celebrate A Decade With Us! Thursday, Nov 13, 4-7pm. A celebration of craft, connection, and ten uncommon years. When we support artists, our world is infinitely more beautiful! We can’t wait to toast to 10 years with you! Snacks by Playa/Corner Bar Chef Michael. Libations, including a No 10 cocktail by artist Nico Van Dongen. Sweets by Kate’s Toffee, New Product Launches + Prizes! Music Playlist Curated by Queen B. New Product Launch! Prizes! You help make our mission of supporting emerging and indy artists and designers possible! See you sooooon to celebrate!
City of Mill Valley Launches “Lease to Locals” Pilot Program to Incentivize Workforce Housing and Long-Term Rentals
“Mill Valley is deeply committed to affirmatively furthering fair housing and to enabling our workforce the opportunity to live here,’ said Mill Valley Mayor Stephen Burke. “This includes our ongoing work with Front Porch and its Home Match program, as well as Bayview Terrace, our proposed 45 unit affordable housing project, and now this pilot effort with Placemate. We are also grateful for the partnership and support provided by the Community Housing Foundation of Mill Valley.” The Lease to Locals program is intended to unlock existing housing by providing homeowners a financial incentive to house the local workforce through a long-term rental. The program is launching as a pilot and will be evaluated after six months for longer-term funding opportunities. Placemate Inc., an organization with a proven track record in addressing workforce housing shortages in destination communities, will administer the “Lease to Locals” program.
Mill Valley, County of Marin Leaders, Marin Residents & People Throughout the Bay Area Are Rallying Around Our Neighbors Facing the Loss of SNAP Benefits, Including Our 94941 Food-Serving Community!
“If you are food insecure, I can help,” said Tony Adams, who owns the Mill Valley Pasta Company in downtown Mill Valley. Early on, Adams posted that he’s offering to help anyone needing food at his stores or pop-ups, no questions asked. We launched something called the Uncle Tony Program. People can come in, mention they’re there to pick up an order for Uncle Tony. It’s coded language for us, that they may be food insecure and need help. Sometimes the biggest barrier to getting help is having to ask for help,” Adams said. Madrona Bakery, Le Marais Bakery, Equator Coffees, Shoreline Coffee Shop, Watershed,
Mill Valley’s Efforts to Replace the former Whole Foods Market on Miller Ave. Have Stalled Due to Amazon Layoffs – Whole Foods’ Lease Lasts Several More Years. The Mill Valley Market was selected by Amazon’s team – the Layoffs Stalled Those Efforts
Many residents find it hard to believe that Amazon—one of the richest companies in the world—couldn’t afford the necessary building updates. Mill Valley Mayor Stephen Burke sought to squash the idea that the City obstructed seismic retrofits that were necessary, and made it clear in a statement: “The City regrets the potential closure of the Whole Foods, which is an important community resource. The decision to close, if true, is based on business considerations that the City is not privy to. Further, other than issuing a permit for roof repairs, the City has imposed no further requirements or restrictions upon the property. In fact, this year City Council, the Planning Commission, and City Staff have dedicated themselves to updating and modifying parking, commercial codes, and other regulations with the goal of making the opening and operation of vibrant businesses easier.”
Calling all Mill Valley Peetniks! Don’t Be Sad – We’re Here for You! Starting November 4th at 7am, Sweetwater Music Hall’s Café Will Be Open & Proudly Pouring Peet’s. Café’s Open 7 days a week, 7am-7pm!
As coffee lovers can attest, there’s been lots of Sturm & Drang in recent months about the future of Peet’s Coffee at 88 Throckmorton in downtown Mill Valley. The Peet’s Coffee store in Mill Valley has been part of the company success that began in 1966. Peet’s opened its first Bay Area store in Berkeley in 1966 and the Mill Valley location was opened in 1987. Peet’s determined in recent months that the size of the 88 Throckmorton space no longer matched the customer experience of the other successful Peet’s shops elsewhere in Marin County. Rather than simply move on, the ever-creative folks, legendary Sweetwater Music Hall saw an opportunity to keep Peet’s in downtown Mill Valley.
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