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The Grateful Dog Marin: Bobby Weir’s Former Doggy Daycare is Fighting to Stay Afloat After the King Tide Floods

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Yet The Grateful Dog has always been built on community, connection, and a little bit of Marin magic. Our story is uniquely tied to the cultural fabric of this region. Before we even officially opened, members of the Grateful Dead — including Marin’s own late Bobby Weir — spotted our large sign from a distance. As the story goes, Bobby saw the name ā€œThe Grateful Dogā€ and said, ā€œWell, fuckin’ A, man!ā€ It was one of those unforgettable moments — spontaneous, heartfelt, and rooted in shared love for music, community, and dogs. We will continue to honor him. Like so many great business ideas, Karla Rivera-Cervantes and her husband Ernie conceived the concept behind their The Grateful Dog doggie daycare facility out of personal need.

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Makers Market at The Lumber Mill Valley Lumber Yard Remains One of the Stalwart Businesses in Town – Now They’re Offering 10% Off for any Mill Valley Chamber Members – Thursday, Dec. 18th, 9am to11am!!

Bianca Wallace runs the original Mill Valley location, and she, like all of our amazing retailers in the 94941, is excited to engage to meet and meet more people in the community.Ā It’s all happening on Thursday, December 18th! To that end, Wallace is hosting an exciting event from 9am-11am at Makers Market, offering 10% off to any Mill Valley Chamber Members. Shop cute and unique goods from Northern Cali’s most talented Makers, while you enjoy the gorgeous view of Mt. Tam, listen to live music, and grab a bite to eat at our monthly outdoor marketplace!Ā 

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On the Heels of a Blockbuster 2025 Winterfest, Clifford Waldeck Has a Lot to Be Excited About, Particularly Dec. 14th, Which Will Be the Second Biggest Day of My Life at Episcopal Church of our Savior!

Clifford Waldeck Winterfest 2025

ā€œDecember 14 at 5pm will be the second biggest day of my life at Episcopal Church of our Savior; the biggest being my wedding 22 years agoā€ declared Waldeck, who is obviously excited about the churches upcoming concert featuring Lorin Rowan and the Deep Blue Jam playing classic holiday songs reimagined with a fresh, modern twist—blending melodies with contemporary rhythms and warm vibrant textures for a nostalgic yet new seasonal sound. A year ago, Cliff joined the Vestry at COS while the congregation was engaging with several other Bay Area Episcopal churchesĀ  engaging their respective communities in a program called Vital + Thriving https://www.vitalthriving.org/about/. Cliff, a frequent attendee of musical events at the Sweetwater, the Depot and the Throckmorton suggested ā€œlet’s have concert!ā€ and with any volunteer organization, you suggest it, you do it.

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Mill Valley Winterfest Is Coming Soon on Sunday, Dec. 7th, With Lots of Performances, the Amazing Electric Train Around Lytton Square, Incredible Ginger Bread Houses And Much More to Come!

Winterfest, the 94941’s annual holiday celebration produced by the Mill Valley ChamberĀ and supported by the City of Mill Valley, returns to the Downtown Plaza on December 7th, drawing another massive outpouring of residents, participants and friends to celebrate the holidays! We’ll be unveiling all of the amazing local holiday performances in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, there’s plenty of excitement to chew on, including the return of the beautiful Electric Train that kept kiddos and their families busy and happy throughout the day last year.

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Mill Valley Friends of Parks & Recreation Gather Again to Raise Thousands to Support Parks and Rec Projects Since 2016 – This Fantastic Event Is Set for Thursday, Sept. 25th, 5:30-9:30pm, at the Sweetwater Music Hall!

In order to continue our mission to advocate and provide funding forĀ Parks & Recreation programs and improvement of facilities, we need your help. If you aren’t already a supporter of the Mill Valley Friends of Parks and Recreation, don’t miss this opportunity to become one now! “Join us at the iconic Sweetwater for music, fun, drinks, appetizers, as well as meeting new Friends, on Thursday, September 25th from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at 5:30 pm,” says Joan Murray, one of the many board members associated with the Mill Valley Friends. There will be drinks, appetizers, music, auctions and more.Ā 100% of all proceeds will go towards Parks & Recreation projects.

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Makers Market at The Lumber Mill Valley Lumber Yard Continues in 2025, Runs Saturdays Thru Dec. 13!

Makers Market at The Lumber Mill Valley Lumber Yard Continues in 2025, Runs Saturdays Thru Dec. 13! Saturday, August 16 from 11am – 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, September 20 from 11am – 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, October 18 from 11am – 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16 from 11am – 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, December 13 from 11am – 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite)

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Clear Skies Ahead: County of Marin Allocates $2.2M for Strawberry Undergrounding Project – Bike Lanes Like in the Future!

The project involves building underground conduits for use by PG&E, AT&T and Comcast. It includes drilling horizontally under Highway 101. Construction will begin in early August and run though late October. Street parking will be limited during the project. The undergrounding will be followed by another phase that involves creating bike lanes, Moulton-Peters said.

ā€œThere’s been some initial work by the county looking at a bike path,ā€ she said. ā€œIt will potentially open up right of way space that could be used as a bike lane. That could be helpful for adults and older students who want to ride from Strawberry over the pedestrian overcrossing into Mill Valley to go to the middle school.ā€

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Spot Pet Care Hosts ‘Dog Days of Summer’!! Saturday, August 2nd, 10:30am-2:30pm

With a mission to deliver the highest quality care for pets and exceptional service for their owners, Spot Pet Care has been a trusted name in the community since its inception in 2009. This new location reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, comfort, and unparalleled pet care. A name their long time loyal customers have learned to trust. To celebrate, new customers can enjoy 10% off their first grooming appointment at the Strawberry Village location. Stop by and see how our thoughtful renovations elevate the grooming experience for you and your furry friends.

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