Philanthropy
Memorial Day Delivers The Full Gamut of Emotions In Weekend for the Ages
Of the dozens of parade entries awarded for Best Car, Best Float, Best Dog, Best Music, Best Novelty, Best Business, Best Community Spirit and Best Overall, the big winner was the Tim Ryan Family Float, a visually dazzling pickup truck float that asked a simple question: “What are you grateful for?” and encouraged attendees to “Have Unprotected Gratitude.”
Read More48th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s BBQ Returns – May 29
After a two-year hiatus, the 48th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Barbecue – a festive fundraiser for the Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department – returns on Sunday, May 29 (12-5pm) at Santos Meadows on Frank Valley Road. Enjoy delicious food, fantastic live music, tasty craft beers, premium wine, and a whole lot of fun for the family at a favorite Memorial…
Read MoreOutdoor Art Club Hosts Marin Masters Fine Art Show to Benefit Marin Theatre Co. & OAC – June 2-3
This year’s show will feature work by nationally recognized local artists, including Sirima Sataman, Chris Berkov, Christopher Chaffin, Nelson Hee, Phillippe Gandiol, Jeannette Le Grue, Barbara Contini, Patrick McDonnell and Guy Chambers. The event will feature oil and watercolor paintings, photography, woodwork, and jewelry.
Read MoreThe Inaugural Mill Valley Music Festival, in Photos
Our photographers captured every angle of the inaugural Mill Valley Music Fest on May 7th. These incredible shots, by Paige K. Parsons, Gary Ferber and Alex McCutcheon got it all.
Read MoreMill Valley Middle School Orchestras Sweep Music in the Parks Competition
The 8th grade Chamber Orchestra took first place in the String Orchestra AA Division with a grading of Superior, the highest rating possible, and took the award for Best Middle School Orchestra Overall. The 7th grade Advanced Orchestra took first place in the Middle School String Orchestra AAA Division with a grading of Excellent.
Read MoreBloom Hosts First Virtual Fundraiser and Fashion Show – May 18
Bloom, the San Rafael-based nonprofit that provides free wardrobes and life skills training to men, women and families transitioning to a life of self-reliance and looking for a job, is ready to put the tumultuous, coronavirus-driven roller coaster behind it with a virtual fundraiser and its first ever virtual fashion show.
Read MoreMill Valley Music Festival’s Magnanimous Sponsors Have Made the Monumental Possible!
While the inaugural Mill Valley Music Fest on May 7th features five incredible bands and a slate of phenomenal food, drink, art and kids’ activities – all to the benefit of our amazing community – it doesn’t happen without a ton of people willing to financially support such a massive endeavor.
Read MoreMill Valley Chamber Honors a Pair of Longtime Dedicated Teachers at Excellence in Education Awards
The celebration featured Marin County Superintendent of Schools Mary Jane Burke celebrating and interviewing the recipients, including Lisa Yee, a targeted learning instructor at Park Elementary School, and Monica Malmquist, an English Language specialist at Strawberry Point School.
Read MoreNot Attending the Mill Valley Music Festival on May 7th? Here’s What You Should Expect
The confluence of approximately 5,000 attendees will likely make life a bit more complicated on May 7th, and we want those of you who are not attending the event to know that organizers are doing everything in our power to minimize the impact on you.
Read MoreMV Music Fest Alert: General Admission & Kids Tix Are Almost Gone – Buy Now to Avoid Missing Out
Thanks to the community’s amazing response, we’re nearly 100% sold out of tickets. Some General Admission and Kids tickets remain, but they’re likely to be gone in the next few days. If you’re still on the fence, GET TIX ASAP!
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