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It’s Almost Here: Woander’s Grand Opening Is Set for Saturday, April 19, 73 Throckmorton Ave. – Ribbon Cutting at 12pm – Activities ‘Til 5pm!
The wait is over— Woander Store is officially opening its doors, and we’d love for you to celebrate with us! Woander is a family play store featuring family friendly games and storytelling products that is opening in downtown Mill Valley at 73 Throckmorton on April 19th! Come celebrate with us at our ribbon cutting ceremony at 12pm, then stay and enjoy the magic ‘til 5pm! There will be a live magic show, open gameplay, puppet greeters and a puppet making activity. This is a family-friendly event, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our new space. Mark your calendar, bring your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable day!
Suzanne Karp Recently Opened Her Photography Studio in Mill Valley – “Every Family Has a Special Story, a Unique Flavor, an Authentic vibe. Maybe You’re in a Gorgeous Gown in My Studio. Or Splashing in the Surf with Your Kids at the Beach. Or Just Cozied Up on the Sofa with your Babies.”
Suzanne Karp recently opened her photography studio in Mill Valley. “Here is what I know for sure,” she says: “Every family has a special story, a unique flavor, an authentic vibe. Perhaps you’re in a gorgeous gown in my studio. Or splashing in the surf with your kids at the beach. Maybe you’re just cozied up on the sofa with your babies.” “Your happy place is where the magic happens,” she adds. “Karp serves Marin County and surrounding areas including Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Marin, Sausalito, Fairfax, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael, San Francisco and Sonoma and Napa counties including Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Headlsburg, Calistoga, Yountville, Sonoma and Napa.
Meg MacLeod, a Contemporary, Mixed Media, ICB Abstract Painter Based in Sausalito, Has Been Chosen as the Mill Valley Chamber’s Artist of the Month for April on Tuesday, April 1, 5:30-7:30
Meg MacLeod is a contemporary, mixed media, abstract painter based in Sausalito where she is a member of the ICB Artist Association, and she’s been chosen as the Mill Valley Chamber’s selection as Artist of the month for April, with Artwalk next Tuesday, April 1, from 5:30-7:30. MacLeod will be showcasing her work at the Mil Valley Chamber First Tuesday ArtWalk is next Tuesday, April 1, from 5:30-7:30. MacLeod’s work is inspired by innovation through spontaneity, the universality of intuition, and the spirit of adventure which often leads her to remote, international destinations.
Tina Fossella Pottery Will Be at the Mill Valley Lumberyard this Saturday, Mar 29, 11am-4pm, for a Spring Trunk Show Hosted by the Makers Market Store!
Tina Fossella Pottery will be at the Mill Valley Lumberyard this Saturday, Mar 29, 11-4pm, for a Spring Trunk Show hosted by the Makers Market store. Tina wheel-throws and hand-carves ceramics intended for the everyday rituals of drinking, eating, and much more.
Sean McGrew, One of the Most Impactful Figures in Recent Mill Valley History, Passed Away in Late February – He Will Be Deeply Missed – a GoFundMe Seeks Contributions Toward Memorial Benches in Both San Francisco and Mill Valley
With very heavy hearts, we announce the tragic loss of our brother and dear friend, Sean McGrew. Sean passed away suddenly, tragically, but peacefully on Friday, February 28th. Sean was born and raised in San Francisco and had long career in Recreation and Parks. Contributions are much appreciated and will go towards Memorial Benches in both San Francisco and Mill Valley.
The Ever-Resilient, Always Creative Grace Kraaijvanger, Founder of The Hivery Co-Working Space, Has Revived Her Business and Has Opened Her Doors for Members!
Kraaijvanger remained resilient as always. But guess what!?! She has pivoted once again, this time in a new space on Miller Ave. “I couldn’t ignore the constant drumbeat of how much our community missed having a space to connect,” she says. “I couldn’t ignore how untethered people are feeling right now. How we need a sense of belonging in our lives. How we yearn for joy, beautiful space, and a hug.” They opened their doors in late March!
Renowned Pianist Larry Vuckovich Is Set Perform at the Mill Valley Community Church Alongside Guitarist Kai Lyons on Sunday, April 27th, 4-6pm
“We go back a number of years having developed a wide-ranging repertoire and also have a close music chemistry,” Vuckovich says. “Kai is an amazing young man who travels regularly performing in Cuba, Brazil, Europe, Morocco and other places. He is one of the most versatile guitarists anywhere – he and I have a wide-ranging repertoire spanning the areas of swinging Bebop/Afro-Cuban Latin/Brazilian/World Music including a touch of Middle Eastern – North African, down-home and funky boogaloo blues rhythms, tango jazz + more.
The Mountain Play Association Announces a $100,000 Match Challenge Fundraising Campaign as a Group Group of Mountain Play Supporters Pledge to Match up to $100K in Donations
The Mountain Play is currently holding listening sessions and conducting a survey to collect valuable insights from the community to help build a new and stronger business model. However, it is crucial that the nonprofit have the financial wherewithal to embark on their work, despite having no full-sized spring production to generate earned revenue. This campaign is being matched by a group of Mountain Play supporters who will match 100% of donations up to $100,000.
As the Popularity of E-Bikes Continues to Surge, A Stunning Rise in Youth E-Bike Collisions Has Prompted Marin County Supervisors to Unanimously Bar Kids Under 16 From Riding a Throttle-Powered Version of the Vehicles
Talia Smith, the county’s director of legislative and intergovernmental affairs, provided other stark data points in a presentation to the board. From 2019 to 2022, 911 calls for all youth bike collisions in Marin County increased 110%. Records collected since 2023 show 10- to 15-year-olds have an accident rate five times higher than other age groups.
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