Parks & Recreation
Project Awareness and Special Sports (PAASS), MV Rec Host Spring Fling Silent Disco – March 5
We never get tired of extolling the amazing work of Project Awareness and Special Sports (PAASS). Now it includes an exciting addition: the Spring Fling Silent Disco, hosted by PAASS and MV Recreation, on Sunday, March 5 from 3-5:30pm at the Mill Valley Community Center. Register at MYMVR.ORG course# 11275.
Read MoreOn the Heels of Bajor’s Departure, MV Fall Arts Festival Seeks a New Producer Of Event
With Bajor’s departure, MVFAF has issued a request for qualifications seeking an event producer for its annual arts festival hosted in Mill Valley’s historic Old Mill Park. The event producer will partner with a collaborative non-profit, and work together with the festival’s long-standing and experienced volunteer committee, to produce an annual juried festival that brings together artists, musicians, and the greater community in celebration of fine arts.
Read MoreHere’s Why We Created the Mill Valley Music Fest – And What We Hope to Do With It (It’s Much More Than The Amazing Sights & Sounds)
Our Chamber members, primarily businesses, nonprofits and individuals, know who we are and what we stand for. But we haven’t always articulated that as well as we could to the broader community that doesn’t engage with our newsletters, blogs and social channels. MVMF is about continuing to be better neighbors to those within and around our community.
Read MoreFull Circle: Longtime Marin Golf Pro Doug Acton Returns to Mill Valley at a Moment Infused With Investment & Excitement
Just about everything has changed at the Mill Valley Golf Course, and Acton is back. “I left my dream job in Mill Valley for my dream job at Meadow Club in Fairfax and then my dream job in Mill Valley,” he says. “I’m unbelievably fortunate.”
Read MoreArtist Kandi Cota Shows Her ‘Majestic Marin’ Work at MV Chamber Thru Feb. – First Tuesday Artwalk Is Feb. 7
Cota is showcasing her work – oil, acrylic and enamel on canvas – on the walls of the Mill Valley Chamber’s space at 85 Throckmorton Ave., including a reception on Tuesday, Feb. 7, as part of the Mill Valley Arts Commission’s First Tuesday Artwalk (5:30-7:30pm). Aside from the First Tuesday Artwalk, the Chamber’s office is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 12-4pm.
Read MoreChristina Mueller, Long One of the Bay Area’s Best Chroniclers of the Deliciousness and Beauty That Surrounds Us In Mill Valley, Has Done It Again – And We’re So Grateful!
We wake up every day extolling the bounty of natural beauty, amazing restaurants, world class arts & culture organizations, innovation and creativity that serves as the backbone of the 94941. It’s in our DNA to promote the heck out of the town we love. But it sure is amazing when others share that love of Mill Valley, as journalist and longtime local resident Christina Mueller has done below.
Read MoreParks and Rec Commission Advances DEI-Driven Training for Sports Coaches on City Fields
Mill Valley Arts & Recreation is taking another substantial step forward, requiring all Mill Valley coaches and staff using public fields to participate in annual diversity, equity and inclusion training. “This is a meaningful step forward in fostering a sense of belonging in Mill Valley,” said Vanessa Justice, chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Read MoreArts Commission Seeks Musicians for 2023 Concerts on the Plaza
Mill Valley musicians: it’s already time to make your September plans. The Mill Valley Arts Commission will host outdoor concerts on Saturday, September 9th & Sunday, September 10th on the Downtown Plaza. Concerts will include performances from at least 3 musical artists/groups per date.
Read MoreAfter a Legendary Run, Steve Bajor Resigns As Director of the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
“Sometimes we are lucky and have opportunities that help define us and bring out the best in our skills and character. Their challenges and complexity help us grow in many wonderful ways. My time with the festival has been one of those magical gifts and I feel blessed and honored to have been part of it, both professionally and personally.”
Read MoreDave Fromer Soccer Unveils 36th Annual Winter Indoor Soccer League
The Winter Indoor Soccer League (WISL) is an exciting indoor soccer program for boys and girls, ages 5-18. WISL promotes teamwork and camaraderie, and offers an excellent skill-building opportunity throughout the winter months. Games are fast-paced, action-packed, high-scoring, and lots of fun!
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