Health & Wellness
Marin IJ: Flour Craft Bakery Co-OwnerĀ Heather Hardcastle Continues to Wow With Her New Space at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard
The GoodLife Shop is a curated home goods store, tailored to kitchen & table, opening soon in the Mill Valley Lumber Yard. The GoodLife is a place where beauty, function, and a modern sensibility come together. Itās a space that celebrates the art of gathering in an intentional way & where everything has a story to tell. Join us for a special preview shopping day on Saturday April 19th, 11a-5p with regular store hours starting April 26th, 1030a-530p daily.
Read MoreBay Area Unemployment Rates in the North Bay Decreased, as Bay Area Lost Thousands of Jobs in June
The unemployment rate in Marin County was 4.1% in July, up from a revised 3.8% in June. The countyās unemployment rate in July 2023 was 3.4%. The county added jobs in construction, trade, transportation and utilities, leisure and hospitality. Fewer jobs were available in government.
Read MoreClear Skies Ahead: County of Marin Allocates $2.2M for Strawberry Undergrounding Project ā Bike Lanes Like in the Future!
The project involves building underground conduits for use by PG&E, AT&T and Comcast. It includes drilling horizontally under Highway 101. Construction will begin in early August and run though late October. Street parking will be limited during the project. The undergrounding will be followed by another phase that involves creating bike lanes, Moulton-Peters said.
āThereās been some initial work by the county looking at a bike path,ā she said. āIt will potentially open up right of way space that could be used as a bike lane. That could be helpful for adults and older students who want to ride from Strawberry over the pedestrian overcrossing into Mill Valley to go to the middle school.ā
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Read MoreBack to Sunday SchoolāWith a Sweet Treat! š¦ Hosted by The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Mill Valley, Kicking Off the School Year in the Sweetest Way Possible! August 17th, Welcoming Kids and Families Back to our Faith Quest Classes for Youth & Godly Play for Childrenā10am
Back to Sunday SchoolāWith a Sweet Treat! Hosted by The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour ā Mill Valley. The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour is kicking off the new school year in the sweetest way possible! Join us for Back to Sunday School on Sunday, August 17th, as we welcome kids and families back to our Faith Quest classes for youth and Godly Play for childrenāstarting at 10:00 AM.
Read MoreJoe Cicero’s The Yard Summer Social, Featuring a Trail Run, HYROX, Recovery Food, Drinks, Fun & Good Vibes ā Is Set for Saturday, Aug 16th, 10am-1pm!
Join us Saturday, August 16th, from 10 AM to 1 PM at The Yard in Mill Valley for a day packed with fitness, community, and fun. Start the day strong with a pre-event trail run, then jump into a HYROX-inspired competition open to members, trainers, and clients from both locations. After the action, unwind in our Recovery Zone featuring sauna, cold plunge, and more. We’ll keep you fueled with local eats, refreshing drinks, coffee, and treats to keep the good vibes going. The Summer Social is FREE to attend! RSVP / SEE more info
Read MoreGorgeous Hanging Baskets Come to Downtown Mill Valley ā Thanks to the City of Mill Valley, the Beautification Brigade, Green Jeans, Susie Turner of Green Door Design and All Who Worked to Make It a Reality!!
The City purchased the baskets from the amazing Green Jeans and and the equally amazing Susie Turner of Green Door Design, (along with a college student, Mia) are handling the watering.Ā “Huge thank you goes out to Mill Valley Chamber for its donation of $3k to this project which covers the costs of the baskets, hardware and water sprayer,” Joachim says. “We sincerely appreciate your support and faith that the Beautification Brigade could get it done!”
Read MoreSupervisor Stephanie Moulton-Peters Marin Voice: Supervisor Shares Urgency for Golden Gate Village Updates
Most importantly, it delivers what residents asked for: meaningful investment, continued affordability and real improvements to their homes. These are not abstract goals ā they are tangible outcomes that will improve health, safety and stability for hundreds of families.
The people of Marin City deserve the same quality of housing, investment and attention as any other neighborhood in Marin County. It has taken decades of hard work to get this revitalization off the ground and moving forward. The groundwork has been laid, and the momentum is real. Now is the time to stand with Golden Gate Village residents ā to support the investment, affordability and improvements theyāve said they want and have waited too long to see.
Sweetwater Music Hall Hosts a Trio of Great Shows, With Anna Harrell with Mila Mincy on 7/24, Jon Chi Benefit for Chrohn’s & Colitis Foundation on 7/31 and The Rock n Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of the Grateful Dead on Aug. 3rd!
Sweetwater Music Hall Hosts a Trio of Great Shows, With Anna Harrell with Mila Mincy on 7/24, Jon Chi Benefit for Chrohn’s & Colitis Foundation on 7/31 and The Rock n Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of the Grateful Dead on Aug. 3rd!
Read MoreWhere to Shop Plastic-Free in MarināFor Your Health and the Health of the Planet!
Weāre in Week 4 of Plastic Free Julyāand if youāve picked up some new tips and have taken just one action, youāre already making an impact. This week, weāre focusing on one of the most important shifts you can make: Avoiding plastic isnāt just an environmental choiceāitās a health decision. Hereās why:Ā 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and it contains harmful additives like BPA, phthalates, and PFAS. These chemicalsĀ leach into our food, drinks, and personal care products, especially when exposed to heat or oil. Exposure has been linked to serious health issues:Ā Hormone disruption; Infertility and reproductive harm; Early puberty; Immune system suppression; Certain cancers (breast, prostate, testicular)
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