Holidays
Marin IJ: Mill Valley Residents Share Stories, Recipes in New Cookbook
A meatloaf recipe made for a veteran coming home from Vietnam. A casserole dish full of comfort on cold nights. These are just some of the recipes found within the pages of the new “Mill Valley Community Cookbook,” an eclectic collection of recipes and the sweet, funny and historic stories behind them by former and current Mill Valley residents. Created by the Mill Valley Public Library, with support from the Mill Valley Library Foundation and Friends of the Mill Valley Public Library, the cookbook launched earlier this month with a potluck featuring many of the cookbook’s participants. A limited number of free copies are available at the library for people to come and take, and copies of the cookbook will be added to the library’s collection for people to check out.
Read MorePaseo: A California Bistro, and a Mill Valley Icon, Is Participating in the Mill Valley Art Walk on Tuesday, August 5! Don’t Just Walk the Art Walk — Be the Art Walk!
This August First Tuesday, dive into the beautiful Paseo Bistro for a one-night creative celebration of art, music, food, and community. Hosted by Paseo Bistro, with featured art experiences led by artist Laura Palmer and Andrea de Francisco (founder of Mystic), this immersive evening invites you to make art, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and soak in the joyful energy of Mill Valley’s beloved Art Walk in a whole new way.
Read MoreSingers Marin Hosts a Rejuvenating Sound Fest to Beat the Summer Doldrums With a Hollywood Hit Parade Feat. ‘La La Land,’ ‘Black Panther’, ‘Fellowship of the Ring & More’ – Aug. 9th, 4pm, Novato High Center for the Arts
Need a rejuvenating sound fest to beat the summer doldrums? Come join Singers Marin for our concert, a choral Summer Film Festival, where cinematic stories come alive through song. This Hollywood hit parade will bring you some of the best and most uplifting songs from movies that span the decades—everything from La La Land, to Black Panther, to the Fellowship of the Ring, and more. The concert will be held at Novato High Center for the Arts, reception with our audience to follow.Tickets are on sale now at https://www.singersmarin.org/new-events. Buy in advance and save $5 on adult tickets!
Read MoreSomeone’s Written a Children’s Book About SF’s Famed Bob’s Donuts in Mill Valley and Elsewhere
SF donut shop institution Bob’s Donuts has been further immortalized as the subject of the new children’s book Bob’s Donuts for Breakfast, which tells the tale of an intrepid dog and squirrel who are trying to get themselves some donuts. It’s been a heck of a year or so for the 65-year-old family-owned SF favorite Bob’s Donuts. The 24-hour donut destination had to move to a new spot on Polk Street after some sort of landlord dispute, but their new location at 1720 Polk Street just opened in February. Meanwhile, the staff had been dealing with a tragic hit-and-run accident that severely injured one of their bakers. But now there’s a sweet topping on a year of tumult, as KGO has the interesting story that someone has published a children’s book about Bob’s Donuts.
Read More2025 Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade Is In the books! This year’s theme was “Strength in Numbers,” Representing Our Tight-Woven Community, How We Get Things Done to Make Mill Valley the Best Place to Live in America!
The 2025 Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade is In the books! This year’s theme was “Strength in Numbers,” representing our tight-woven community spirit, how, as a town, we come together and get things done in a way that makes Mill Valley the best place to live in America! We heard some outstanding essays from local students, as well as from Mill Valley Police Chief Rick Navarro, Board pf Supervisors Stephanie Moulton-Peters, and many more! There was also plenty of fun at the Pancake Breakfast, the KIDDO! Carnival and after Parade party.
Read MoreBay Area Reporter: After Spahr Center’s Closure & With a Major Pride Event Set for June 7th in Mill Valley, The Marin LGBTQ+ Center Is Leasing Space from the Marin Multi-Cultural Center at 709 Fifth Ave.
The new center has raised $50,000 thus far, Spahr said. The center’s rent is $1,200 a month, Otton confirmed. The top expenses are rent, insurance, and program costs, Spahr stated. “We too have basic operational expenses and will use some for community building events,” Spahr stated. “As you know, we are all volunteers and we hope to raise enough money to be able to employ staff one day. It is a community effort.”
Read MoreMuir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue Celebrates 51 Years! Sunday, May 25 • Memorial Day Weekend
Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters embody the essence of what makes Muir Beach great; the spirit of community, the willingness to step up and volunteer, and the desire to help others with no expectation for reward other than knowing that their actions make a difference. Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department has been in operation for 50 years.
Read MoreHistorical Society’s Annual ‘Walk Into History’ Returns With a Guided Tour Focus on ‘From Ranch to Town – May 25, 2025
The theme of this year’s walk is the story of Mill Valley’s beginnings, From Ranch to Town, which we’re celebrating as a part of the Mill Valley is 125! anniversary this year. Our guided tour of the story of Mill Valley’s Incorporation begins at the downtown Plaza and visits sites along the route to hear about the people involved in the creation of Mill Valley and its railroad, roads, and water supply. Learn about the influence of saloons and the newspaper wars on the 1900 election, and the impact of San Francisco’s great earthquake and fire of 1906.
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Day at the Tam Valley Earth Day Festival – Sat., April 26th, Tam Valley Commmunity Center, 11am-2pm
The event features fun activities for all ages and green exhibits about climate action, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Visitors will learn about living sustainably, using clean energy and transportation, greening up your home and garden, eating healthy food, protecting nature, and building resilient communities.
Read MoreMt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church Ramps Up a Series of Events, Including Holy Week, Easter Sunday, Bible School, Palm Sunday Worship, Good Friday and More!
Spring and Summer Calendar for Mt. Tam Church. Holy Week, Easter Sunday, Mayor Meet-and-Greet and Vacation Bible School! Mt. Tam Church is gearing up for our spring and summer activities to which the entire community is invited. The first is Holy Week in April including our Easter worship service and children’s egg hunt: Palm Sunday Worship – Sunday, April 13th, 10:30am. Celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem with palms, praise, and joyful worship. Maundy Thursday Service – Thursday, April 17th, 6:30pm. A reflective evening of scripture, meditation, and Holy Communion as we remember Jesus’ last supper. Good Friday – Friday, April 18th, 9am-4pm. The sanctuary will be open for self-guided prayer. Come anytime for quiet reflection and spiritual renewal.
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