Diversity & Equity
Bloom Hosts First Virtual Fundraiser and Fashion Show – May 18
Bloom, the San Rafael-based nonprofit that provides free wardrobes and life skills training to men, women and families transitioning to a life of self-reliance and looking for a job, is ready to put the tumultuous, coronavirus-driven roller coaster behind it with a virtual fundraiser and its first ever virtual fashion show.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of May 2
If you want to support this Enjoy Milll Valley Blog, including all of the News You Can Use below, you can make a tax-deductible donation of $75 or more to the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, which supports shovel-ready beautification and infrastructure improvements throughout Mill Valley, from flower plantings and restoration of landmarks like the Gravity Car and Clock Tower to the free Movies…
Read MoreNot Attending the Mill Valley Music Festival on May 7th? Here’s What You Should Expect
The confluence of approximately 5,000 attendees will likely make life a bit more complicated on May 7th, and we want those of you who are not attending the event to know that organizers are doing everything in our power to minimize the impact on you.
Read MoreMV Music Fest Alert: General Admission & Kids Tix Are Almost Gone – Buy Now to Avoid Missing Out
Thanks to the community’s amazing response, we’re nearly 100% sold out of tickets. Some General Admission and Kids tickets remain, but they’re likely to be gone in the next few days. If you’re still on the fence, GET TIX ASAP!
Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Looks to Do Right By Its Neighbors, Nonprofits and More
In a nod to the ever-growing sense of community support, the Chamber is donating a portion of proceeds to a number of local institutions including Kiddo!, which raises funds for arts education and more within the Mill Valley School District. The 2022 festival also supports the Sweetwater Music Hall’s nonprofit music education program and the City of Mill Valley’s Public Art Program, as well as other year-round initiatives spearheaded by the Mill Valley Chamber.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 25
If you want to support this Enjoy Milll Valley Blog, including all of the News You Can Use below, you can make a tax-deductible donation of $75 or more to the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, which supports shovel-ready beautification and infrastructure improvements throughout Mill Valley, from flower plantings and restoration of landmarks like the Gravity Car and Clock Tower to the free Movies…
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 18
If you want to support this Enjoy Milll Valley Blog, including all of the News You Can Use below, you can make a tax-deductible donation of $75 or more to the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, which supports shovel-ready beautification and infrastructure improvements throughout Mill Valley, from flower plantings and restoration of landmarks like the Gravity Car and Clock Tower to the free Movies…
Read MoreWith $75 Million in Federal Funds Coming to Marin, County Officials Are Thinking Big
In Marin, the county has committed to spending its first $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act money in six areas: $6.7 million on Project Homekey and homelessness services; $5 million on racial equity; $5 million to address climate change; $4 million on fire facilities; $2.3 million on COVID-19 economic impacts; and $2 million on public health and mental health services.
Read MoreStarbucks Employees at Strawberry Village Seek to Unionize
The campaign, according to the Marin Independent Journal, “is being led by baristas who are in high school. The workers want increased starting wages for baristas, extra pay when the store is short staffed, credit and debit card tips and a voice in whether to allow mobile orders during a rush or short staffing.
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.
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