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Mill Valley Chamber Honors a Pair of Inspirational Teachers at Excellence in Education Awards
Excellence in Education honorees included Sandy Agajan, a Mill Valley Middle School support staffer who has been a registrar and data processor for 21 years. She was joined by Dr. David Wain Coon, President, College of Marin, at left, and Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce Director of Operations Paula Reynolds. At right, along with Wain Coon, is Chris Hill (also known to her friends as Chill) has, a science teacher, Club adviser, emergency management Coordinator, department chair, and everything in between. At bottom is a photo of all of the honorees.
Read More49th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s BBQ Returns – May 28
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 MoreBaffled By the Rise of ChatGPT and Its Ilk? This 12-Year-Old Mill Valley Student Has You Covered – May 18
Whatever your preferred news medium, there are few subjects dominating the discourse more these days than ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by OpenAI and released in November 2022, with OpenAI’s garnering a valuation of a whopping $29 billion. The discussion around ChatGPT has varied widely, from concerns about and the advantages likely gained by those who act…
Read MoreThe Riveting Roster of Bands on the Sweetwater Stage at MV Music Fest Gets Even Bigger with Punk Rockers’ Yorn’s Apostles – See Them on May 14
Yorn’s Apostles joins the Sweetwater Side Stage, powered by the legendary Sweetwater Music Hall – serves up six incredible bands across two days at the southern end of Friends Field. Those bands will perform while our ace sound crew turns over the main stage between bands.
Read MoreKiddo! Carnival Returns May 26-29, Caps Memorial Day Weekend With Post-Parade Concert
“Join Kiddo! for a real old fashioned carnival at the Mill Valley Middle School,” says Bill Lampl, Kiddo! executive director. “There will be rides for all ages, plus food and games. Advance discounted ticket vouchers are $30 and may be turned in at the Carnival for a one day wrist band for unlimited rides. Once the Carnival begins, wristbands will be $40. Food and games are extra.”
Read MoreMarin Music Chest Honors, Showcases Young Classical Musicians at Scholarship Winners Concert – May 21
The annual Marin Music Chest “Young Artists Concert” (co-sponsored by Chamber Music Marin) features performances by promising young Marin County musicians studying classical music: Sydney Li-Jenkins (violin) of Sausalito, Thayer Jacobs (piano) of Mill Valley, Owen Xu (piano) of San Rafael, Dheyan Lim (violin) of Mill Valley, and Alexandra Kiryakina (harp) of Novato.
Read MoreSanta Embraces ‘Offset Mode,’ Goes Green for Earth Day – April 22-23
Green Santa will be appearing at the popular Earth Day Marin festival on April 23, 2023, from 1 to 5 pm, at the Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto. The event is hosted by Green Change, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.
Read MoreAviator Nation’s Mill Valley Lumber Yard Shop Serves Up Free 2023 VIP MV Music Fest Tix!!
The two separate giveaways details are: one on Instagram, and one in-store. To enter, follow Aviator Nation here, like their post announcing the giveaway, and tag 3 friends to enter. You cal also participate in-store, with one entry for every $100 spent in their shop.
Read MoreLet’s Do This: Tam High School’s Diversity Day Is Set for Sunday, April 23, 1-4pm at Tam Football Field
They went much further, creating an annual Diversity Day at Tam High that seeks to “celebrate our diverse Tam community! It’s a day to start conversations with new people, learn about student clubs, enjoy performances by student bands, and participate in community art projects. Ethnic food and goods from local BIPOC businesses will be available to purchase, so join us for a fun-filled day and let’s get to know each other!”
Read MoreApplications for Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade on May 29th Go Live – As Do Sponsorship Opportunities
The I Love a Parade committee – Lautzker, Clifford Waldeck and Paul Moe – have added a new “Become a Sponsor” option for Chamber Members and the community on the website. The options for sponsoring are on the form.
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