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County Serves Up Another Free 15-Minute Training on Hands-Only CPR, AED Use, Stop Bleeding, Narcan Use for Overdoses – Aug. 19, 10am-2pm, All Ages
“In 15 minutes, people can learn how to: provide hands-only CPR, use an AED, stop bleeding, and use Narcan for overdoses.”
Read MoreGoodman Building Supply’s Owner Pushes Back on Rumors That The Nearly 70-Year-Old Business’ Days Are Numbered
“As the owner of Goodman Building Supply and part of the family, I want to reassure everyone that we have NO plans of closing anytime soon and are still very much interested in not only continuing to run the store, but also want and will continue to be part of the Marin community.
Read MoreDance & Dine Under the Stars: Marin Jewish Community Center Hosts Pacific Mambo Orchestra July 29th and Ricardo Lemvo on August 19th
Don’t miss a pair of fantastic summer concerts, one highlighting the Latin big band sounds of the 1940s through the 1960s by the likes of Latin legends like sounds Machito, Tito Puente, and Celia Cruz on July 29, and another by multi-talented Afro-Cuban artist Ricardo Lemvo on August 19th.
Read MoreMill Valley Chamber Hosts Painter Meili Zhao’s ‘The Power of Art,” a Showcase of Her Beautiful Landscape Paintings From July 16-Aug. 31, Artwalk is Aug. 1, 5:30-7:30pm
Zhao resides in Marin with her husband and two children, who are currently college students. She draws much of her inspiration from the beautiful world around her in Marin, frequently demonstrated in her pieces.
Read MoreMilley Awards Return on Oct. 22 to Honor a Quintet of Creative Spirits After a Three-Year Hiatus
The in-person annual gala returns to the Mill Valley Community Center on Sunday, October 22 at 5pm to honor those who have distinguished themselves in their creative field, and/or who have contributed to the creative life of the Mill Valley community.
Read MoreChamber Music Marin Reveals Lineup for 2023-24 Chamber Music Concert Series
Bill Horne: “We are incredibly excited to present this season of fine classical musicians,. Chamber music concerts are one of the more intimate ways you can experience music and we can’t wait for our audience to connect with each performance, and experience how the musicians work to weave their harmonies together.”
Read MoreMill Valley Little League 11-Year-Old All-Stars Romp Through District 3 Bracket, Capping It Off With 15-0 Win Over Novato North
During its run through All Stars play, Mill Valley was only really tested in Saturday’s semifinal — a 3-1 victory against Novato South.
Read MoreReed Fromer, a Renowned Teacher, Musician, Bandleader and the Son of Local Soccer Legend Dave Fromer, Dies at 55
An inspiring, enthusiastic and devoted teacher, musician, composer, activist, writer, humorist, husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, nephew, friend, and mentor to many, Fromer chose to spend his final weeks playing games, sharing memories, music, and love with loving family and friends.
Read MoreOn the Ninth Anniversary of Robin Williams’ Passing, Throckmorton Theatre Hosts an Exciting Tribute to the Master – July 22
The legendary Throckmorton Theatre has some additional Robin Williams-related fun on the way. On Saturday, July 22 at 8pm, the venue is hosting a special celebration honoring Mill Valley’s favorite comedian, with proceeds supporting the Throckmorton Theatre’s Creative Inspiration Fund in honor of Robin Williams and his enduring legacy of creative inspiration, collaboration, and mentorship.
Read MoreWith Marin’s Inequities in Mind, Marin Makes County Parks Free to All Users
The supervisors agreed to back fill the lost revenue with tax proceeds from Measure A, a quarter-cent sales tax that generates about $16 million annually to help fund county parks and open space, Marin’s municipal parks, agricultural easements and a grant program for sustainable agricultural uses, including community gardens.
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