Health & Wellness
ADU Marin to Work With Cities to Provide Information on Developing the Apartments, Also Known as Granny Flats or In-Law Units
ADU Marin is working with officials in San Anselmo, Mill Valley, Fairfax, Larkspur, Sausalito, Novato, San Rafael, Corte Madera, Ross and the county to provide information on developing the apartments, also known as granny flats or in-law units, according to the Main Independent journal. The organization launched a website, ADUMarin.org, on April 1. A series of recorded webinars featuring local building and planning officials has been uploaded to the site.
Read MoreDipsea Race Foundation Hosts Hall of Fame and Scholarship Ceremony Dinner – June 7th, Spinnaker Restaurant
The event will also feature the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction of Norman Pease – 40 Consecutive Dipsea Races, and a celebration of Edda Stickle, Dipsea Race CFO and Co-Founder Dipsea Kidz Program. The Dipsea Foundation awards scholarship of $5,000 to college bound high school seniors who have participated in or volunteered for the Dipsea race. Awards are based on financial need, an essay, community service, leadership, athletic performance, and academics.
Read MoreMarin JCC Hosts Shufuni: Look at Me – Music and Stories from Israel – May 16th, 7pm
Shufuni was established in 2022 to promote young artists coming from Sderot and the Gaza envelope area, with a goal to offer different types of events and platforms aimed at exposing the public to the unique voice of Israel’s southern communities. Current members include folk singer/songwriter Daniel Weiss, soul-folk singer Linor Ein Gedi, guitarist, drummer and music educator Rotem Meir Levi, and performer Mira Semandoyev, who recently appeared in the finals of the Israeli Idol show, Hakochav Haba.
Read MoreSample the Best of Mill Valley Featuring Local Artisans, Muralists, Jewelry Makers, Clothing Designers & Apparel Shops, Along With Local Restaurants, the Debut of Wine Valley, Arts & Crafts Activities, Nonprofit Orgs & Much More!
Beyond the highly-anticipated 2024 music lineup that features headliners Fleet Foxes (Saturday) and Greensky Bluegrass (Sunday), and among other acts like Thee Sacred Souls, Margo Price, Fruit Bats, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, and Rebirth Brass Band, Mill Valley Music Festival will again host a massive outdoor vendor village featuring many of the NorCal region’s best artisans, creatives, and designers as well as important community organizations and nonprofits.
Read MoreMadrona Bakery Owners Look to Serve Up a Weekend of Deliciousness at 2024 Mill Valley Music Fest – May 11+12!
Now they’re ready for the next giant leap forward, as they’ll be serving an array of tasty treats at the 2024 Mill Valley Music Fest. What should MVMF-goers expect from Madrona? Quick breads like biscuits, scones, banana bread, cookies and foccacia – “a nice thing to tuck in your pocket,” Aron says. They’ll also be serving the always-delicious Four Barrel Coffee, including Iced Coffee and Iced teas via the Leaves and Flowers brand.
Read MoreWith Another MV Memorial Day Parade on the Horizon, Milley Award Winner Tim Ryan and His Creative Comrades Are Back at It Again
“When he’s not brainstorming or working on his next idea, Ryan, a 2023 Milley Award recipient, is the senior director of strategic facility planning at San Rafael City Schools. Not surprisingly, especially with the ever-amazing Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade on the horizon, Ryan and his array of supporters are back at it again. “Thank you for signing up to make flowers for our parade float. Some folks have already started. All are encouraged to make as many flowers that they can. We have people to paint if you just want to cut them out.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of May 6
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Read MoreIn Collaboration With Harness, the MV Chamber and 2024 Mill Valley Music Fest Are Putting Our Weight Behind a Trio of Non-Profits: Kiddo!, the Tam High Foundation and the Mill Valley Friends of Parks & Recreation – Give Back!
In 2024, we’re supporting an amazing trio of non-profit organizations that serve in vital capacities – two that support the learning and development of our students via Kiddo! and the Tam High Foundation, each of which has served as inimitable backbones for students. We’re also supporting our fields and facilities on which hundreds of kids play by shining a light on the Mill Valley Friends of Parks & Recreation, which plays a peerless role in town in financially supporting our amazing fields.
Read MoreFree Westminster Events Series in Tiburon Returns With a Panel on ‘Affordable Housing in Marin: What You Need to Know – Featuring a Trio of Housing Experts, with Marin IJ Columnist Dick Spotswood Moderating – Sunday, May 19
Today, many essential workers like first responders, teachers, nurses, and service employees commute daily. And for those with limited incomes, there are few options. Even many adults who grew up in Marin cannot afford to live here. To learn more about the issues and opportunities, please join us on Sunday, May 19, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., when Westminster Events, in partnership with the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce, presents a free panel discussion.
Read MoreWith Summer Almost Here, Mt. Tamalpais Methodist Church Hosts a Sound Bath With Spiritual Guide Elizabeth Schriver Nykodym on May 9th, Peace Camp June 24-28
“In partnership with Spiritual Guide Elizabeth Schriver Nykodym, Mt. Tam Church welcomes you to a unique sound bath with the angels,” Wiig says. “A sound bath is a full-body meditative experience where people lie down and listen to resonant sounds. It often involves singing bowls, which create an echoing sound that ‘bathes’ people.”
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