Downtown Mill Valley
City Manager Taps Ashley Howe as MV Arts & Recreation Director, Taking Over for the Retiring Sean McGrew
Howe will take over for Sean McGrew, who was officially named Arts & Recreation Director in June 2021. He “has managed the Recreation Department’s response to the pandemic, providing emergency shelter for fire evacuees, and the re-envisioning of the City’s Arts and Recreation programs.”
Read MoreSweetwater Music Hall Dials Up ‘Loretta Lives,’ a Tribute to the Music of the Legendary Loretta Lynn – April 16
Mill Valley’s venerable live music institution and one of the most exciting live music venues in the Bay Area, has a special treat in store on April 16. The venue is hosting “Loretta Lives! A Tribute to the Music of Loretta Lynn,” performed and curated by Laura Benitez and the Heartache.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of March 6
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Read MoreLet’s Fill Those Vacancies: Youth Job Fair at MV Community Center – March 29, 3:30-7pm
The Youth Job Fair seeks to directly address the gap between a very low unemployment rate and overflowing job boards head-on, with a specific wrinkle for employers: the ability to submit your specific job openings whether or not you intend to be an exhibitor at the event itself. This allows job seekers to get a sense of the available opportunities before they arrive on site.
Read MoreWith Its New Anti-Bias Campaign, MVFREE and Mill Valley Police Tackle a Vexing Issue
MVFREE’s greatest work in recent months has been an anti-bias campaign involving educational flyers being mailed to homeowners containing three steps that teach white people how to curb the over-policing of Black people.
Read MorePhotographer Ed Carey Showcases His Striking B&W Work at the MV Chamber Thru March – First Tuesday Artwalk Is March 7, 5:30-7:30
The prints on view are Platinum / Palladium prints. This process was invented in the early 19th century and was the preferred method of printing by many of the early legends of photography such as Alfred Stieglitz, Paul Strand and many others. The Platinum / Palladium print is revered for its long tonal range and it’s archival quality.
Read More“We’re Back”: Milley Awards, a Pillar of the 94941’s Creative Spirit, Return on Oct. 22 After a Three-Year Hiatus – Nominations Due April 17
Nominations for the award are now open. The nomination form is available on the event’s website, and hard-copy forms are available at Mill Valley City Hall, Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Mill Valley Library. Nominations made before the event was suspended in 2020 will remain in force.
Read MoreGet Those Ballots In: City Council Candidates Caroline Joachim, Susan Gladwin Vie for Decisive Fifth Vote in March 7th Election
Candidates Susan Gladwin and Caroline Joachim are competing in a March 7 special election to fill a seat that opened up after former councilmember Sashi McEntee Sabaratnam moved out of town.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Feb. 27
If you want to support this Enjoy Mill 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 MoreBeth Brody and Her Team Once Again Link Up With the Milo Foundation for ‘Pups on the Plaza’ on Saturday, April 22 , 11am-2pm
The latest edition of this event is set Saturday, April 22, from 11am-2pm on the jam-packed Depot Plaza with an array of fun-filled activities for the entire family. There will be a variety of dogs seeking their “forever” home and plenty of puppies to entertain everyone.
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