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Historical Society’s ‘Walk Into History’ Returns, Digs Into Mt. Tam and Muir Woods Scenic Railway – May 29
MVHS officials say the planned ‘Walk Into History’ this year follows the route of the Mt. Tam and Muir Woods Scenic Railway (also called the Mountain Railway) from the Depot to the trailhead at the northern end of Blithedale Canyon.
Read MorePerforming Stars, Marin Housing Authority, Clean MV & Many More Team for Earth Day Cleanup in Marin City – April 22-23
A wide range of organizations are coming together to spearhead a Community Wide Clean Up in Marin City on Friday, April 22 (10am-8pm) and Saturday, April 23 (10am-3pm). Clean Mill Valley is joining Marin’s Performing Stars, the Marin Housing Authority (MHA), the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP), the Conservation Corps North Bay, along with a number of other local and county agencies and community partners.
Read MoreMarin Music Chest Honors, Showcases Young Classical Musicians at Scholarship Winners Concert – May 1
At its annual Scholarship Winners Concert on May 1 (2pm) at First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, the organization is showcasing nine young classical musicians honored with 2022 Marin Music Chest Scholarship awards. Each will perform solo. The concert is free and open to the public.
Read MoreTam Glad’s Adam Cohen Chats with Marin Kayaker Cyril Derreumaux as He Preps for Journey from SF to Oahu
Cohen’s latest digest shifts gears a bit and turns its attention to 45-year-old Marin kayaker and explorer Cyril Derreumaux who in June plans to make his second attempt at kayaking from San Francisco to Oahu, Hawaii.
Read MoreSearch for Common Ground Reps Talk ‘Peace Building on the Frontlines’ at Virtual Outdoor Art Club Event – May 5
Reps will describe the creative tactics they used to encourage peace and economic prosperity in Kenya, including an innovative project to secure digital identity cards for local fishermen that enabled the government to prevent extremists from crossing into Kenya without disrupting nighttime fishing, a pillar of the local economy.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 11
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Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Headliner Ben Harper Launches Mad Bunny Record Label
Since his debut with Welcome to the Cruel World in 1994, Harper’s career has been steeped in both breadth and depth, recording both as a solo performer and with the Innocent Criminals, Fistful of Mercy, Relentless7 and Charlie Musselwhite. And at 52, he’s making it clear that he’s taking a long view of the road ahead.
Read MoreKari Iverson’s HELLO Modern Massage Has Morphed From a Side Hustle to a Thriving Practice
Iverson’s practice has been such a success that she’s been able to hire two additional massage therapists, who largely focus on evenings and weekends. “I only have two hands,” she says with a laugh.
Read MoreWe’re Baaaaack: A Blockbuster Memorial Day Weekend Returns with Parade, Pancakes, Carnival & Much More – May 27-30
The Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade will be ‘LIVE’ on May 30th this year. The parade kicks off with the special Veterans Ceremony, which includes the student K-8 essay contest, “What does Memorial Day mean to me?” starting 9:45 at Lytton Square followed by the parade at 10:30.
Read MoreFaced With a Dearth of Candidates, City Skips June Council Election, Appoints Wickham, Burke and Perrey
Well, that was uneventful. The City of Mill Valley’s scheduled June 7th City Council election was canceled last week due to a lack of candidates for the three open positions on the five-member council. City officials estimated that scrapping the vote will save the city $45,000 in election expenses.
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