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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of August 29

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Planning Commission Unanimously Backs One-Year Extension of Non-Seasonal Outdoor Business Use and Evaluation of a Permanent Program – Ultimate Decision Goes to City Council in September

ā€œIf we took this to a public vote, this would be a landslide.ā€So said some of the residents who turned out Tuesday evening for the Mill Valley Planning Commission’s hearing on issues related to the City Council’s unanimous decision in April to pare back some of the elements of our community’s incredibly popular use of outdoor space.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of August 22

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…

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Outdoor Art Club Toasts 120th Anniversary with Joyous Community Celebration

Outdoor Art Club 120 Years

The Outdoor Art Club, a Mill Valley treasure founded in 1902 by 35 women, hosted a Community Celebration on Aug. 21st that drew throngs to celebrate 120 years of history and service in Southern Marin. Wine, beer, and food were served, Passion Flowers donated a gorgeous flower arrangement for the bar and guests enjoyed live music from Austin de Lone and The Wreckless Strangers.

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At an August 23rd Hearing, City Council Seeks Planning Commission Blessing of a Proposal to Make Outdoor Dining Only Seasonal and Bar Use of Private Property If It Reduces Parking

At an April 2022 hearing, City Manager Alan Piombo told the council that ā€œin order to make zoning changes, the Planning Commission would need to review those changes prior to them coming back to council for adoption. But there would be no open or ongoing deliberation over what the program would look like.ā€ That hearing is set for Tuesday, August 23 at 6:30pm.

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Surfin’ on the Plaza: Mill Valley Public Library Dials Up Free Wi-Fi on the Depot Plaza

Deport Plaza activity

Don’t get us started on the wonders of the MillĀ Valley PublicĀ Library. From its efforts toward social equity by eliminating fines and its unceasingly diverse programming to its brilliant literary events and renowned Mapping Mill Valley History project from theĀ Lucretia Little History Room, there’s just so much to love about our relentlessly creative library. Now they’re…

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Mill Valley Fall Arts Fest Returns to Old Mill Park – Sept. 17-18

MVFAF

More than 130 artists showcased their work at MVFAF in 2021 and turnout was excellent, despite a consistent drizzle, a clear indication that one of Mill Valley’s landmarks remains as popular and well-regarded as ever. Now the MVFAF team looks to build on that success with the 2022 edition, set for September 17-18.

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