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Spirit of Marin Honorees: Will Thompson and Bruce Dorfman
Thompson | Dorfman Partners, LLC: Large Business of the Year Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce Bruce Dorfman and Will Thompson Since co-founding Thompson | Dorfman Partners, LLC, Urban Residential Development in Mill Valley in 1999, Will Thompson and Bruce Dorfman have dedicated their careers to addressing one of California’s most pressing challenges: the need for more…
Read MoreSpirit of Marin Honoree: Elizabeth Suzuki, Business Citizen of the Year
Elizabeth Suzuki, Sutton Suzuki Archictects: Business Citizen of the Year Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce Elizabeth Suzuki has left a mark on Mill Valley through her professional accomplishments, civic leadership, and unwavering commitment to the community she’s called home since 1985. As co-founder and principal of Sutton Suzuki Architects, Elizabeth has combined thoughtful design, environmental stewardship,…
Read MoreSouthern Marin Winter Storm Preparedness Town Hall – Oct. 21 at the Mill Valley Community Center
Mill Valley Councilman Stephen Burke shared the following information about 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,…
Read More49th Mill Valley Film Festival Triumphs, Oct. 1-11, 2026
October 13, 2026 (San Rafael, CA) – Today, the 49th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF49) announced the winners of its Audience Awards after officially wrapping on Sunday, October 11. With 11 days of extraordinary film, artistry, and community, this year’s festival drew over 40,000 attendees from across the Bay Area, presenting them with a rich selection of films, tributes,…
Read MoreNicola & Gemma Opened Madrona in Sept. 2023.
From the beginning, “We wanted to create something in our small town that provides not only incredible bread and pastries, but that also serves as a gathering space to share and celebrate.” Our focus is on laminated pastry, wood fired sourdough, and specialty coffee. In recent weeks, Nicola & Gemma, driven by David Torres, Madrona’s…
Read MoreCece Bechelli: Tap Dance Tells America’s Story: October 17
What can tap dance tell us about American history? Join dancer, choreographer, and 2003 Milley Award recipient Cece Bechelli as she explores the rich cultural history of tap dance, the remarkable artists who shaped it, and how those traditions continue to inform her own creative practice. Founder and co-director of Mill Valley’s Happy Feet Dance…
Read MoreYou’re Invited: Play Marin Walk-A-Thon, Saturday, November 7
REGISTER HERE! Why We Walk Play Marin levels the playing field for kids and teens through the power of play. Our camps, team sports, STEM, media arts, coastal adventures, and after-school enrichment bring young people together across neighborhoods and backgrounds. Every step and every dollar raised helps more kids play, learn, and grow. See the…
Read MoreMarin IJ: Marin County Launches Program to Prevent Homelessness
Marin County has launched a two-year initiative to prevent homelessness by providing financial assistance to residents at the highest risk of losing their housing. The Department of Health and Human Services will pay Bay Area Community Services, a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, $742,000 to run the program. Bay Area Community Services has partnered with…
Read MoreMarin IJ: Editorial Board Endorses Harlander, Sutherland and Wynn for Tam Union Board
The following endorsement is from the Marin Independent Journal Editorial Board. The Tamalpais Union High School District Board of Trustees has been in the spotlight for a variety of reasons in recent years. While some have credited it with making tough decisions meant to address fiscal concerns amid academic issues following the COVID-19 pandemic, others…
Read MoreMarin Voice: Aging Well Means Preventing Falls | Move Better, Live Better, October 15
The City of Mill Valley’s Live Well Initiative is hosting Move Better, Live Better, a fall prevention event this Thursday, October 15, from 10 am to noon in the Plaza. Live Well Mill Valley is Vice Mayor Carolyn Joachim’s age-friendly initiative. She’s been working with a committee to identify ways to better support Mill Valley’s older adult…
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