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Scop Family’s Chabad Mill Valley, Hosts a Teen Challah Bake – Sun., Feb. 9, 7-9pm
Chabad Mill Valley, the local chapter of one of the largest Hasidic groups and Jewish religious organizations in the world, has been in Mill Valley for 20 years. Chabad Mill Valley founders Rabbi Hillel and Chana Scop, who saw a 20-year dream become reality when they opened Brooklyn, a Project of Chabad Mill Valley, in the space formerly occupied by True Botanicals in the downtown strip of shops on Miller Ave. near the Depot Plaza, have another reason to celebrate. They’re hosting a Teen Challah Bake! Delicious refreshments! Make your own Challah dough. Explore the coolest braiding techniques. Challah toppings bar. Take home your own masterpiece to bake.
Read MoreNatasha Biggart Opens Fennell in the Former Mint Space at 167-B Throckmorton Ave., Adjacent to Mill Valley Mercantile, With the Always-Delicious Mamahuhu Restaurant Nearby
As is often the case in Mill Valley, Biggart’s journey to the boutique scene in town got her attention. “It’s such a beautiful location,” says Biggart, who recently moved back to California after several years in Kaua’i. “I wanted to move back to the Bay Area, and found the Mint business listing over the summer. I live right in town now.”
Read MoreHarnessing AI for Business Success: Free Webinar with Practical Tips – Wed., Jan. 8th, 12pm-12:45pm
In this free 45-minute webinar, explore practical ways to use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and spark innovation. Learn how large language models can improve decision-making, streamline workflows, and generate new opportunities tailored to your business needs. Walk away with actionable strategies to help your business excel in the AI era.
Read MoreThe New Village School Embarks on Transformative Campus Expansion in Sausalito
The New Village School, a leader in holistic and experiential education, is proud to announce a significant expansion to its Sausalito campus at the Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Ebbtide Avenue. This milestone adds 8,000 square feet of interior space and surrounding green space and gardens. This expansion represents far more than just physical growth – it embodies our dedication to nurturing the whole child and strengthening our community bonds.
Read MoreMill Valley’s Santa Is Back in Town and Excited to Engage With Your Kiddos at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard (129 Miller Ave.) Thu./12th & Fri./13th (4-6pm) & Again and Friday/14th & Sat. 15th, 12pm-2pm
Hohoho, hold your horses and reindeer. Santa is in town! Whether you have seen Santa yourself during the lighting of the tree this past Sunday (see below), at the Depot or you are planning to book a visit with Santa, be informed that this year, Santa announced publicly that he is coming out more strongly for his principles and beliefs.
Read MoreMakers Market, Including at the Iconic Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Sweeps 2024 Regional Awards as the Go-To Destination for Unique Holiday Gifts
“We’re truly grateful to be recognized by these amazing communities that we’ve come to love as our neighbors,” said Suzy Ekman, Founder and CEO of Makers Market. “These awards reaffirm our mission to connect people with beautiful, thoughtfully hand-crafted items made by local artisans. This holiday season, we invite everyone to discover meaningful gifts with a story, to support the talented makers in their own communities.”
Read MoreOn the Heels of the City Council’s Decision to Back a Pair of Sand Volleyball Courts Near Bayfront Field, Supporters Seek to Rally Funding to Make a Long-Sought Dream a Reality – Donate Below!
The City, through a state grant, is funding $175K. Mill Valley Friends of Parks & Recreation will contribute $25K. Organizers seek to get $50k from the volleyball community and plan to raise about $100,000 from a dozen community minded Mill Valley families,” organizers say. “We appreciate you being one of the community minded individuals that make Mill Valley such a wonderful place to live in!” The fencing to support the creation for this new exciting addition to the town will require significant funding.
Read MoreFriends of the Mill Valley Library Host Another Book Sale to Support the Treasure That Is MVPL – December 4th, 2:30-5:30pm & Again on Dec. 7th, 11am-4:30pm
The Mill Valley Public Library has long been a local treasure. It’s also, obviously, a home for thousands of books to be be borrowed. In additional to that massive catalogue, the Friends of the Mill Valley Library, one of the two major supporters of the library, host regular Friends of the Library In-Person Book Sales. The next one is December 4th, 2:30-5:30pm. and again on Dec. 7th, 11am-4:30pm. Entrance is in the Smart Garden ‘under’ the Library.
Read MoreAndrea de Francisco, a Long-Time Creative, Has Launched MYSTIC at 31 Sunnyside, a Vital Part of Downtown Mill Valley that has Exciting History on its Side
“MYSTIC is where creativity and community come together,” says de Francisco. “Our mission is to inspire people of all ages to explore their artistic side through workshops, curated art supplies, and thoughtfully selected gifts. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting your creative journey, MYSTIC is a place where everyone can create, learn, and share.”
Read MoreMarin IJ: Tam Union Board Nears Vote on Locking Cellphone Pouches
Research has shown that students are more apt to get depressed and anxious and have poorer academic performance if they are allowed unfettered cellphone use, trustee Cynthia Roenisch said. “I personally feel we are committing educational malpractice if we do not restrict the phones,” Roenisch said at a recent board meeting. “I don’t need to see more data.”
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