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Aviator Nation at MV Lumber Yard Serves Up a Free Screening of ‘Surf’s Up’ – Feb. 23rd, 6:30-8:30pm
Join Aviator Nation Mill Valley for an unforgettable family movie night! Bring your pillows and blankets to make yourselves at home as we screen the animated adventure ‘Surf’s Up.’ Popcorn will be provided by us, so all you need to bring is your family and good vibes! See you there for a night filled with fun and movie magic.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Mill Valley Seniors for Peace Celebrates 20 Years of Activism
The group is celebrating 20 years as an organization, which is still going strong with its ranks growing. It has more than 100 members and volunteers across the county.
Read MoreA Pair of Landmark Mill Valley Institutions – the Community Center and the MV Middle School – Are at Odds as District Seeks Solution for Future Students
“This process may feel rushed,” Nakatani told the board and attendees who were able to attend the meeting in person. “But we have been engaging with our community partners since last September. We want to make sure it’s clear that no decision has been made.”
Read MoreTam High Grad Night Hosts Fundraiser to Support 2024’s Safe & Sober Grad Night 2024 – Support Our Grads!
This is the last time the seniors gather as a class to connect and have some fun. The entire Mill Valley Community Center is transformed into a Mystic Midnight! From late night swimming, ping pong, billiards and fire pits to tattoo artists, corn hole, food and other surprises – it is fun for everyone!
Read MoreAnnie Leese Thistle Reopens TumbleSpot on Miller Avenue Near Joe’s Taco Lounge
“After closing our doors in 2020, TumbleSpot is back and ready to serve our families again!” Thistle says. “We offer a variety of programs designed to build skills and cultivate fun for children through the age of 10. Our curriculum has been carefully developed by industry professionals and offers incredible growth opportunities for our littlest members through our AcroStars.
Read MoreMV Rotary Hosts Shirley Hasley, Mill Valley’s First Black Teacher, Who Has Dedicated Her Life to Educating Children – Feb. 6, 12pm
On threat of violence, Shirley was forced to seek housing outside the city limits.
In her first year as a teacher, this 22-year-old young woman was assigned to travel with students being bused from Mill Valley to Marin City. It was desegregation in 1965. Was Shirley a natural fit? Hardly. Her presence was resented by many in Marin City. She was called an “Uncle Tom” and she needed police protection.
Read MoreThe 2024 Mill Valley Music Fest Turns Three, Unveils a Leveled Up Lineup and Returns to Friends Field For a Two-Day Celebration of Arts, Culture & The Bay – May 11-12
“As we head into year three of what started as a somewhat hair-brained idea to rejuvenate and inspire our community by reveling in the deep, historic roots of live music in our town, we’re grateful on a number of fronts – the amazing support we’ve had so far, the growth we’ve experienced each year, and the patience and support from our neighbors, our partners, and our stakeholders. We’ll continue to raise the profile of this town we’re blessed to call home,” said Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber.
Read MoreZócalo Public Square: With Its Focus on Education, Health Care, and Gun Control, California Creates a Gold Standard for Longevity
The problem is that so few people are moving here. The biggest reason for that is well known: The cost of living in the Golden State is among America’s highest. But less well known is that our high costs buy you more living. Literally. On average, Californians live to 79, which beats the American average by more than two years, along with the average of all but three other states.”
Read MoreFeel the 94941 Love: WorldAtlas Shines a Light on ‘7 Picture-Perfect Towns in Northern California’
The visitor center for this old-growth redwood forest, named in honor of the influential American author, activist, and naturalist, is just over three miles west of Mill Valley. Cameras struggle to capture both the height and depth of this magical place. In town, the quiet, yet communal streets crisscross around Lytton Square, rewarding aimless afternoon strollers with cool coffee shops and unexpected boutiques.
Read MoreStill Looking for an Appropriate New Year’s Resolution for 2024 – We Found the Perfect Fit for Mill Valley Residents!
My resolution this year is to, whenever possible, shop in person instead of online. I like this resolution because it lines up with other objectives I have concerning my finances, community, sustainability, simplicity. And it’s not totally about me, so it feels a little less dreary and narcissistic than typical resolution fare.
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