Philanthropy
49th 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 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 MoreMill Valley Golf Course to Host ‘Tee Off for Education’ Event to Benefit Tam High Foundation & Kiddo! – June 4, 7am-6pm
Now the operators of the course are looking to give back in a big way. They’re hosting “Tee Off for Education,” an event on June 4, a joint fundraiser benefiting the Tam High Foundation and Kiddo! – students from kindergarten through high school.
Read MoreMill Valley Chamber to Honor a Pair of Inspirational Teachers at Excellence in Education Awards – April 26
With sponsorship support from Redwood Credit Union, Law Offices of Louis Napoli, First Federal Savings & Loan, Bank of Marin, Poppy Bank and the aforementioned chambers, this year’s celebration will highlight eight educators. All honorees will receive a $500 check from Chamber business sponsors with a generous donation match from Redwood Credit Union! in appreciation of their outstanding and continuous service to our students.
Read MoreShop Early, Shop Often: Friends of the Mill Valley Library Receive Nearly 10,000 Donations a month and Its Books Are in Good to Excellent Condition
The Friends receive nearly 10,00 donations a month and books that are in good to excellent condition are added to the bookstore (many are like new). The prices are quite reasonable and the inventory changes daily so it’s a good idea to shop often.
Read MoreWith Kiddo! Director Bill Lampl Stepping Down at the End of the 2022-23 School Year, Organization Seeks a Successor
“Kiddo! is looking for an energetic person who is passionate about quality education in our schools to be our new Executive Director. This person is responsible for the successful leadership of the organization, including financial management, staff and program management, and application of good governance, all with a deep level of commitment to the community of the Mill Valley.”
Read MoreRevery Salon Host a Salonathon to Benefit Hair to Stay, a Nonprofit Dedicated to Helping Cancer Patients Reduce Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss – March 14
Revery Salon is hosting Salonathon, an event for which the costs of services go directly to Hair to Stay, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping cancer patients afford scalp cooling, a treatment that can dramatically reduce chemotherapy induced hair loss.
Read MoreBridge the Gap Hosts ‘Vines & Vision 2023 Gala’ at Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael – March 9
Bridge the Gap is hosting its Vines & Vision 2023 Gala to celebrate and support the work of Bridge the Gap and to thank supporters for all they have done to support the program’s students and further the cause of educational equity.
Read MoreSutton Suzuki Architects Gives Back to a Variety of Local and Global Nonprofits
“As we settle into this new year, we reflect on the good things that we have to be grateful for, all of us on the Sutton Suzuki team are reminded of our valuable connections to community non-profits we have supported over the years,” wrote Sutton Suzuki Architects founders Elizabeth Suzuki and Ron Sutton.
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.”
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