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With Some Perseverance and Creative Support from the City of Mill Valley, the Longstanding Goodwill Donation Center Has Relocated to the Parking Lot Between Extreme Pizza and Mill Valley Swirl
“I want to thank the residents of Mill Valley for making their voices heard during this process,” says City Councilmember Max Perrey, noted. Goodwill is a valued part of our community and we are excited to continue growing our partnership.” Goodwill invites Mill Valley residents to visit the new location, open daily from 9am-5pm.
Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of March 25
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Mill Valley Engine No. 9 Reconstruction Takes a Big Step Forward
Organizers have several sites in mind, the IJ reports, though they are mum on specifics. Proposals still have to be vetted, Runner said, acknowledging that there are few potential sites left in Marin. “We’re still working on the long-term goals,” Runner said. The restoration work on the 103-year-old, 36-ton engine is being guided by brothers Jeff and Don Millerick at a workshop in Sebastopol.
IJ: Marin County Sees Job Gains Despite Losses Elsewhere in the Bay Area and Statewide
Marin County gained about 800 jobs between January and February. The unemployment rate in the Marin County was 4% last month, down from a revised 4.1% in January. The rate was 3.1% in February 2023. Marin’s unemployment rate for February was the third-lowest in the state, behind San Mateo County at 3.7% and San Francisco at 3.8%.
Get Ready for Earth Day Mill Valley at the Mill Valley Community Center on April 21, 11am-2pm
The event features fun activities for all ages and green exhibits about climate action, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Visitors will learn about living sustainably, using clean energy and transportation, greening up your home and garden, eating healthy food, protecting nature, and building resilient communities.
Kelly Martin, Family Services Counselor at Fernwood Cemetery and Funeral Home, Is Our Ambassador of the Month for April, And the Host of Our EMV After Hours on April 16th
Martin urges families to make pre-arrangements. “People think it is morbid but it’s actually the most responsible thing you can do for your family,” she says. “You get what you want and your family is relieved from having to navigate during their time of grief.”
Shop Early, Shop Often: Friends of the Mill Valley Library Host Another Book Sale to Support the Treasure That Is MVPL – March 23rd, 11am-4:30pm
Whether it’s illuminating the deep history of black presence and achievement in Marin City or hosting an event for Marin Stargazers on Hauke Park South – these things both happened in the past week – the Mill Valley Public Library has long been a local treasure. In additional to its massive catalogue, the Friends of the Mill Valley Library, one of the two major supporters of the library, host regular Friends of the Library In-Person Book Sales. The next one is March 23, 11-4:30pm.
Tutor Corps & Pacific Preparatory School Continue Their Quest to Support Learning Differences and Advocate for Students to Get the Support They Need to Learn Effectively
“There are so many students with learning differences that really just need individualized support in one particular class,” Roselin says. “I am really advocating for public-private partnerships where students can attend our amazing local high schools and get the support they need to learn effectively. We currently partner with the Tam High Foundation and Kiddo.”
Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of March 18
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