Councilmember Stephen Burke: Southern Marin Winter Storm Preparedness Town Hall – Oct. 21
Councilman Stephen Burke: Good afternoon Southern Marin Mayors and Councilmembers, I wanted to make sure you are aware of the upcoming Southern Marin Winter Storm Preparedness Town Hall on Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mill Valley Community Center.
With the potential for a strong El Niño pattern and winter storms that could bring heavy rain, strong winds, king tides, and flooding, the Town Hall will provide an opportunity for Southern Marin residents to learn how local agencies are preparing and what they can do before, during, and after storms.
Southern Marin Winter Storm Preparedness Town Hall
Wednesday, October 21 | 6:30 p.m.
Mill Valley Community Center
180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley
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| Community, Culture, & Connection News |
| United Against Hate Week is October 18–24, 2026. Mill Valley is proud to participate for the fifth year, standing together against hate and bias and building a community where everyone feels welcome, valued, and a sense of belonging. Come see us at Trunk or Treat on October 30, where we’ll be sharing Mill Valley Stands United Against Hate T-shirts! Read more. |
| Honoring Hispanic Heritage in Mill Valley – Mill Valley is proud to formally recognize Hispanic Heritage Month as an annual observance in our community. This proclamation celebrates the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities, including those who live, work, and help shape our city. We look forward to expanding this observance to include community voices and opportunities to celebrate, learn, and connect with one another. Read the proclamation here. |
| Come to the Table’s Free Dinner & Forum – Saturday, October 10 Policing the Police: Accountability, Oversight & Grievances What do we do when things go wrong in a police interaction? Join us for an open conversation about accountability, safety and consequences with Marin County Inspector General John Alder, retired police captain Reggie Lyles, and others. Dinner: 5:15-7pm. Reservations needed. www.ctttmarin.org Forum: 7-8:30pm. Reservations suggestedFree, in person event at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 101 Donahue St., Marin City.Info at www.ctttmarin.org. |
| Police & Public Safety NewsHow to Avoid Missing an AlertMarin Notification – Stay informed during an emergency by making sure you don’t miss an AlertMarin notification. Learn how to bypass your phone’s “Do Not Disturb” setting. Read the step-by-step process for iOS and Android. Take a Short Survey – In early August, the City launched a pilot project at the Miller & Montford/La Goma intersection to test new striping and safety features designed to make walking, biking, and driving safer. Our traffic consultant has been collecting data and observing how the new layout is working so the City can decide whether to keep, adjust, or remove the changes. Take our 2‑minute survey to share your feedback and help us shape the safest long‑term design for this intersection. Halloween Night Street Closure – Street closure expected in Sycamore Village on Halloween night to ensure trick-or-treaters have a safe night. Please plan ahead if you live or plan on visiting the area. Get more information and a few helpful reminders here. Upcoming Event Traffic & Parking Impacts – Check out the City’s website for information on upcoming events in Mill Valley that may cause traffic and/or parking impacts. Municipal Service Tax News Vegetation-Management Programs and How They Help Reduce Wildfire Risk – The Municipal Service Tax (MST) provides essential funding for vegetation‑management programs that help reduce wildfire risk across Mill Valley. MST revenue supports the removal of hazardous vegetation, creation of strategic fire breaks, and the City’s chipper program, which has benefited more than 100 streets citywide. These efforts improve community safety and support ongoing wildfire‑prevention work that protects homes, neighborhoods, and evacuation routes. Continued investment in vegetation management is a critical part of Mill Valley’s long‑term resilience. Voters will consider renewal of the MST on November 3. To learn more about MST‑funded wildfire‑risk reduction and the upcoming measure, visit our MST information page. |
| Honoring ExcellenceCity Council Honors Chris Reiff – On Monday, October 5, 2026, the Mill Valley City Council honored Chris Reiff and his dedication to the Boyle Park Tennis Program with a proclamation. Learn more about Chris and read the full proclamation here. Public Works News: Upcoming Sidewalk Maintenance Work – The City of Mill Valley Department of Public Works is preparing to conduct sidewalk shaving as part of its Annual Sidewalk Maintenance Program. This work will address identified tripping hazards cause by uneven sidewalk surfaces. During fiscal year 2026-2027, Public Works plans to assess Zones 1 and 2 and perform maintenance as funding allows. Please visit the City’s Annual Sidewalk Maintenance Program webpage for additional information on zones and confirmed work schedule dates. Arts & Recreation News & Events |
| Next Steps for Boyle Park Tennis Operations, Maintenance and Management – At their October 7, 2026 meeting the Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommended to City Council approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Boyle Park Tennis Operations, Maintenance, and Management with BP Tennis LLC, Frank Riggelen and Kimi Kaloi. The Commission also approved tennis related fees to be effective January 1, 2027. The City Council is scheduled to consider the Professional Services Agreement at their November 2, 2026, meeting. View meetings online! |
| Great Closet Cleanout – Free Clothing & Costume Pickup!October 9 | 4pm-7pmMV Community CenterJoin us Friday, October 9 and FREE shop for gently used fashion treasures and costumes. No cost for any items. Afterwards, enjoy the movie Coco (2017) outside from 7pm-9pm! (with Spanish subtitles). Learn more! Halloween at the Center!October 30 | 4pm-6pmMV Community CenterJoin us Friday, October 30 and enjoy Trunk or Treating, games, crafts, and more from4–6pm, then head inside for a special Halloween magic show from 6:15-7pm. Learn more! |
| Click Off Photography Competition Registration Ends Soon! Register for FREE today for the 2026 Click Off. Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 14 at 3pm. Contest dates: October 19-November 2. Register today! |
| Arts Commission Survey – Please take a moment to complete a survey about the Mill Valley Arts Commission and its programs. Take the brief survey here!Library News & EventsAll events take place at the Mill Valley Pubic Library. |
| Trivia ’66 Night: Wednesday, October 14th, 6:00pm Mill Valley Public Library’s Creekside Room In honor of the Library’s 60th anniversary, we’re hosting a ’66-themed trivia night! Assemble a team of up to six people (or tackle it solo) and put your expertise of all things trivial to the test as you compete for the title of Trivia Master. We’ll provide the questions and answer sheets, all you need is your knowledge! Registration recommended. Learn more and register. Writing and Drawing Our MemoriesWednesday, October 21st, 6:00pmMill Valley Public Library’s Creekside RoomGraphic novelist Sophie Yanow leads attendees using prompts, freewriting, and drawing to inhabit and capture a memory on the page. Drawing supplies and paper will be provided, but attendees may bring their own supplies. New and practiced artists and writers welcome. Space is limited. Registration required. Learn more and register. Star Party in Hauke ParkSaturday, October 17th, 6:30pmHauke Park Join the Mill Valley Public Library and Marin Stargazers for a night of stargazing in Hauke Park South! Peek through the Library’s circulating Orion Starblast 4.5 inch reflector telescope, our StarSense Explorer telescope, and telescopes provided by Marin Stargazers volunteers. Dress warmly and bring your curiosity! Registration required. Learn more and register. |
| Creative Practice Series: Cece BechelliSaturday, October 17, 2:00-4:00pmMill Valley Public Library’s Creekside Room. Dancer, choreographer, and educator Cece Bechelli explores the rich history of tap dance as a window into American history. Through stories, archival images, and discussion, she’ll trace the art form’s cultural roots while highlighting the remarkable people whose artistry helped shape tap dance across generations. Tap’s colorful history strongly informs Cece’s own dancing, teaching, and choreographic practice. Registration Required. Learn more and register. |
| News From the County |
| What’s your vision for Marin’s future? For the first time in more than 25 years, Marin County is creating a Countywide Strategic Plan, Envision Marin, and we want to hear from you! If you live, work, attend school, or do business in Marin County, this is a great opportunity to help shape our future. We want to hear from our community about what matters most to you and what you’d like to see for Marin in the years ahead. We’ve also launched a new tool called Engage Marin to make it quick and easy to share your ideas, weigh in on the issues that matter to you, and have a real impact on Marin’s future.Ready to share your ideas? Visit Engage Marin to tell us what matters most to you and help shape Marin’s future.Prefer to join in-person? Attend an in-person workshop! Find dates, locations and more information on the Envision Marin website. |
| Community News |
| City Council Adopts Ordinance Banning Sale of Tobacco Products – On Monday, October 5, the City Council adopted an ordinance banning the retail sale and delivery of commercial tobacco products and electronic smoking devices within City limits, continuing the City’s longstanding commitment to prioritizing community health and public safety. The ordinance will take effect 30 days after adoption, with the ban on tobacco retail sales becoming operative February 1, 2027. The transition period will provide affected businesses time to adjust operations, manage existing inventory, and access available small-business resources. Learn more about the ordinance here. |
 Mill Valley Middle School Modernization Construction: Early Morning Modular Classroom Deliveries – Modular classrooms for the Mill Valley Middle School interim campus will begin arriving on Tuesday, October 6 and will continue weekdays, through the 16th, 12am-6am. Overnight delivery is necessary to accommodate the large trucks and avoid daytime traffic and school-arrival impacts. What to Expect: A small crew will be working to unload the classrooms.Additional lighting to conduct the work safely and some construction noise Two trucks will arrive at a time, with two delivery rounds each night.Flaggers will direct traffic.The work has been coordinated with Caltrans, the City of Mill Valley and the Mill Valley Police Department. Learn more here. |
| Transportation Updates: State Route 131 and Tiburon/East Blithedale Interchange – Caltrans and the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) have provided updates on two regional projects affecting the Mill Valley area: current sidewalk and curb-ramp work along State Route 131 and a long-term study of the Tiburon/East Blithedale interchange. Read the full update for schedules, anticipated impacts, and opportunities to learn more. |