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The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, Announces Kyle Ruth-Islas as New Chief Executive Officer
“Hunter Moore was a wonderful leader for The Redwoods,” she continued. “He achieved remarkable things during his seven-year tenure – both at The Redwoods and in the community at large, and we know that Kyle will do the same. Not only does Kyle have extensive experience in leading senior living communities, but he knows The Redwoods well and is beloved by residents and staff alike. We are so pleased to have ‘one of our own’ as our new CEO and it’s been a wonderfully smooth transition.”
Read MoreMC Arts Gallery in Marin City Is Hosting a Re-Opening Fundraiser – March 9th, 3:30-8:30pm, 100 Donahue Street, Suite 160 B. Marin City, CA. 94965!
Motivated by community support for our mission and vision, we remained resilient in the face of adversity and chose to re-open as a market rate tenant ourselves. That choice, has been both high and low. But worth it. The gallery features fair trade coffee from Ethiopia, and the Cameroon, Chocolate, manufactured in the United States, sourced from the Motherland. Honeybush Tea from Zimbabwe, local fashions and accessories, the high quality, “Made in Africa” brand fabric label, and of course, amazing art from our local artist Collectives. All that is on sale on our Gallery/Retail Side.
Read MoreMainstage Musical: The Little Mermaid From the Performing Arts Academy of Marin – March 21-23, 2025!
Dive into an unforgettable undersea adventure with Ariel, Flounder, and all your favorite characters! Our Mainstage Musical brings this classic story to life and features the incredible talents of young actors as they transport you to the kingdom of Atlantica. The talented cast includes performers ranging in age from 10 to 18. Please join us for an extraordinary weekend of theater from March 21 – 23, 2025 at the Marin Showcase Theater located at 20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903.
Read MoreJoin Free Westminster Events for “Stronger Together: Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” Spotlighting Mill Valley Community Leaders – Sunday, March 2, 3-5pm
Westminster Events invites you to an inspiring community gathering, “Stronger Together: Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” where we’ll explore how strong neighborhood connections can make Marin a safer, more engaged, and resilient place to live. This free event brings together local experts who are leading efforts in community advocacy, emergency preparedness, and neighborly connection. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, this discussion will provide valuable insights on how we can all contribute to building a stronger Mill Valley and Marin. The event is set for Sunday, March 2, 3-5pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 240 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. Cost: Free.
Read MoreBy Hosting Artist Dave Muller and Mill Valley Music Legend John Goddard, Anthony Meier Gallery Affirms His Deepening Roots to the 94941
While Meier’s footprint spans the likes of Saif Azzuz in All “Smoke in Our Hair: Native Memory and Unsettled Time at Hudson River Museum and Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice, he has affirmed his deepening roots to Mill Valley. The clearest representation of those roos arrived in January, when the gallery hosted Dave Muller and Mill Valley music legend John Goddard in conversation at Anthony Meier gallery in Mill Valley, CA on January 25th.
Read MoreSteve Goldman, Who Splits His Time Between Mill Valley and Winter Park, Fla., Has Created a Scintillating Paean to the Wonders of the 94941!
“This is not a money-making project, this is a money-spending project, Goldman said to the City Council with a laugh earlier this week. “The goal was just to get as many people to witness the video and understand what an incredible place Mill Valley is. I just want to share it with as many people as possible. Mill Valley is a great model, in my opinion, for what an ideal town would be.”
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of February 2nd
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Read MoreCity Council Discusses After Action Report on December 27, 2024 Flooding
“We were caught off guard by the three inches of rain in three hours, a really significant water main break, and our pump station not having the right amperage in a storm like this,” Cusimano said. “That is really unprecedented, but it caught us off guard… and we fell short on engagement and communication.” He emphasized that while staff worked hard during the event, the City must improve its emergency response and communication strategies moving forward.
Read MoreIn a Small But Significant Step Forward Toward Mill Valley’s Housing Goals, Planning Commissioner Backs Steve Geiszler’s Five-Unit, Two-Story Town Homes at 20 Sunnyside Ave.
“As a community, the challenge we have is accepting more housing and accepting more density of housing, and to not have that development to be all based on the automobile,” said Greg Hildebrand, a member of the commission. “This is in a perfect place to walk everywhere. You can get to everything in this location. It’s right downtown. We’re going to need to add housing. Even if it’s housing of any scale, we need more units. This is one of these projects that Bruce Dorfman noted, this is kind of the future of how to develop a site to get as much housing as possible without having a building and extra land to park cars.
Read MoreMarin JCC Returns With a A Winter Nights’ Mardi Gras Concert Featuring the Zydeco Flames – Sat., Feb. 8th, 5-10pm
Zydeco Flames, the lauded West Coast’s Premier Zydeco Band, is bringing New Orleans vibes to our own backyard. Dance all night long to their riveting Louisiana and Creole roots music laced with Chicago Rhythm & Blues, Funk, and one of the tightest rhythm sections in the business. Zydeco Flames carries on the tradition of Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco, and Queen Ida. Winner of a North Bay Music Award, in the World/International Music category. Wear your best Mardi Gras attire and get ready to let the good times roll! Southern comfort food, beads and bar will round out this epic celebration.
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