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Safer Evacuation: Here’s What Mill Valley Residents Need to Know to Have a Successful Evacuation Drill on Saturday, April 26!
Knowing how to evacuate safely can mean the difference between life and death. Being prepared and acting early can save lives. The Mill Valley Evacuation Drill on April 26th is your chance to practice your plan and ensure you are ready when it matters most. Safer Evacuation: What Mill Valley Residents Need to Know Wildfires move quickly, and for those living in Mill Valley, evacuating safely requires a well-thought-out plan. Whether you live in a hillside neighborhood or in a flatter area, having an evacuation strategy is critical. Wildfires spread rapidly due to heat, wind patterns, and dry conditions, making early evacuation and preparedness essential. Below are key strategies to help you prepare for and execute a safe evacuation.
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Rule one is to leave for a safe location immediately after the first alarm sounds. There’s no dawdling if you, your family and pets are to survive. As soon as evacuation orders are given, leave for a safe location. Your destination can be a sports field, school yard, the beach or anywhere far from flammable foliage. Never forget that a major earthquake can spawn an out-of-control urban or wildland fire. Think of San Francisco at 5:06 a.m. on April 18, 1906. Keep in mind the old saying, “those who hesitate are lost.”
Read MoreCity of Mill Valley Continues Fantastic Events: Re-Loved and Re-Sourced Market April 27th, PRIDE Kick-Off June 7th & Mill Valley Freedom Festival on June 14th!!
City of Mill Valley Tees Up a Quartet of Fantastic Events: Re-Loved and Re-Sourced Market April 27th, PRIDE Kick-Off June 7th & Mill Valley Freedom Festival on June 14th!!
Read MoreFree Mill Valley Arts Commission’s Legendary Comedy in the Plaza Returns With a Dynamite Quintet of Comics – June 26th, 6pm
Free Mill Valley Arts Commission’s Legendary Comedy in the Plaza Returns With a Dynamite Quintet of Comics – June 26th, 6pm. A quintet of dynamite comedians are set to tickle your funny bones in a night of hilarity on the Depot Plaza, including Cory Kahaney, Jourdain Fisher, Clara Bijl, Jeremy Alder and Wyatt Cote (Event MC). Comedy in the Plaza regularly draws some of the best standup comedians in the business, and this year’s edition is a special one, as one of the Bay Area’s truly one-of-a-kind comedic joyrides returns to the heart of Mill Valley.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 30th
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Read More2025 Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade Applications Are Available Now for One of Our Community’s Biggest Events of the Year – May 26th!
The Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade is right around the corner! The Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade (check out the website) Mill Valley’s biggest annual event is Monday, May 26, 2025. The parade starts with the very special Veterans Ceremony, which includes the student K-8 essay contest “What does Memorial Day mean to me,” beginning at 9:45 am at Lytton Square, followed by the parade at 10:30 am. The I Love a Parade committee, Larry ‘The Hat’ Lautzker, Paul Moe, and Clifford Waldeck invite you to get together with your neighbors and friends or support local organizations and create wondrous floats. Enter your Classic Car, bring your pet kangaroo, and get creative! We’re returning the glory days of Mill Valley Parades, Color Guard, Great floats, Dogs marching, and Classic Cars, with trophies for best in all (see entry form) categories.
Read MoreMill Valley Chamber’s ‘MVMF Teaser’ Concerts Head to the Finish Line With Bourbon Street Brass Band – April 26th, Strawberry Village on the Turf, 12:30-2pm & Nancy Fawson & the Corner Pocket Band @ MV ReUse Fest, April 27th, Mill Valley Community Center – Funk Buddies, 12pm-1pm, Nancy Fawson, 1pm-2:30pm
We’re firmly in the camp of there being no such thing as too much live music in Mill Valley. To that end, while we wake up every day to make the 2025 Mill Valley Music Fest the best version of itself, we’re also focused on getting you excited for a series of pop-up shows around town. NEXT UP: Meggy Travers Hosts a Sing-Along as Part of the Spring Faire on Saturday, March 29 at the Mill Valley Community Center, 10am-1pm!
Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians
“More than anything, it’s the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,” says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. “We hope attendees will recognize some favorites on this bill. But we really want you to to revel in the wonders of sonic discovery, and pass those earworms onto friends near and far. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”
Read MoreIt’s Almost Here: Woander’s Grand Opening Is Set for Saturday, April 19, 73 Throckmorton Ave. – Ribbon Cutting at 12pm – Activities ‘Til 5pm!
The wait is over— Woander Store is officially opening its doors, and we’d love for you to celebrate with us! Woander is a family play store featuring family friendly games and storytelling products that is opening in downtown Mill Valley at 73 Throckmorton on April 19th! Come celebrate with us at our ribbon cutting ceremony at 12pm, then stay and enjoy the magic ‘til 5pm! There will be a live magic show, open gameplay, puppet greeters and a puppet making activity. This is a family-friendly event, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our new space. Mark your calendar, bring your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable day!
Read MoreThe Ever-Resilient, Always Creative Grace Kraaijvanger, Founder of The Hivery Co-Working Space, Has Revived Her Business and Has Opened Her Doors for Members!
Kraaijvanger remained resilient as always. But guess what!?! She has pivoted once again, this time in a new space on Miller Ave. “I couldn’t ignore the constant drumbeat of how much our community missed having a space to connect,” she says. “I couldn’t ignore how untethered people are feeling right now. How we need a sense of belonging in our lives. How we yearn for joy, beautiful space, and a hug.” They opened their doors in late March!
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