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After a 9-Year-Hiatus, The Redwoods Is Bringing Back the Celebration of Service Awards – This Event Recognizes Individuals of all ages whose service strengthens Mill Valley and enriches the lives of our seniors

Kyle Ruth-Islas CEO, The Redwoods

As we look forward, we honor our history: after a nine-year hiatus, we are bringing back our beloved Celebration of Service Awards. Founded by Bob Canepa in 1994, this event recognizes individuals of all ages whose service strengthens Mill Valley and enriches the lives of our seniors. On Sunday, April 26th at 2pm, we will proudly revive this tradition, once again free and open to the public. We hope you’ll join us as we recognize community members in five categories: youth service, adult service, resident service, teaching excellence, and public safety.

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Mill Valley Middle School Unveils Environmental Impact Report

ā€œIt has taken time and a great deal of careful work to get here, but we are finally nearing key decisions for Mill Valley Middle School,ā€ Sharon Nakatani, president of the district board, said in an email Friday. ā€œThe board expects to be in a position this December to certify the Final EIR and select both the interim and permanent campus plans — steps that move us toward delivering the modern middle school this community has asked for and supported from the beginning.ā€

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The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, to Host a Fall Community Celebration – Oct. 23

Join us for a wonderful event to support our Endowment and Legacy Giving Campaign. The Redwoods Endowment helps low-income seniors in our new Memory Care Center. Click here for tickets and more information. At The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, we believe in the power of community, especially when it comes to supporting those living with Alzheimer’s. This year, we’re not only participating in the Alzheimer’s Walk but also hosting our very first on-site walk event, bringing our local community together to raise awareness and support for Alzheimer’s care.

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Mill Valley Music Fest News: For now, Given the Current Macro-Economic Climate & Profound Changes in Music Festival Economics & the Impending MVMS Construction Project, We’ve Decided to Take a Pause in 2026 From MVMF. We’ll Keep Innovating & Serving our Members and Community in Every Way We Can. But for now, We’ll Pause MVMF in 2026. We’ll see you around, and we’ll be back!

We hope to get back to being a source of amazing music again in our community. For now, given the current macro economic climate and profound changes in music festival economics, we have decided to take a pause in 2026 from producing the Mill Valley Music Festival. We will keep innovating and serving our members and community in every way we can. But for now, all these years later, we have decided to take a brief pause from producing the Mill Valley Music Fest in 2026. We’ll see you around town, and we’ll be back!

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The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, Is Building a Community That Thrives Today and Tomorrow

After a Friday night in Boston turned into a fractured pelvis, longtime Redwoods board member Robert Reynolds knew exactly where he wanted to be for his recovery: right here at The Redwoods. ā€œI found myself receiving the best of care with friendly, personalized, professional service from a facility that had enough staff to meet my every need—from pain management to therapy. ā€Robert’s gratitude wasn’t just for his own healing. He saw the same loving care extended to his roommate, a skilled nursing resident of three years. ā€œI would recommend The Redwoods to anyone who needs skilled nursing care. ā€This August, during National Make-A-Will Month, we’re reminded that the compassionate care Robert experienced is made possible because people like you believe in this community.

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The 2025 Mill Valley Music Fest Is a Wrap!! With our 4th Year Behind Us, an Event That Has Consistently Marched Forward, Will ALWAYS Have Mill Valley in Mind!

With our 4th year behind us, an event that has consistently marched forward, willĀ ALWAYS have Mill Valley in mind. We’ve had plenty of ups and downs along the way, but we are as committed to this community as any organization could possibly be. We are forever grateful for your support at so many levels, and we hope to keep putting vibrancy, honesty, care and mindfulness behind everything we do!Ā Want to share your input, good, bad and indifferent? Email us here!

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The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, Is Hosting a Fun-Filled Afternoon on Sunday, May 18th at 3pm

The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors, is hosting a fun-filled afternoon on Sunday, May 18th at 3pm. And here’s a bonus: Kids 12 and under get in for free — so it’s a great event for the whole family! Co-chairs Caroline Joachim and Wendy Nichols invite you to join us for a family ā€œfun-raiserā€ in the garden with live music from Susan Z and The Winding Road, and The Redwoods’ own Rock the Ages choir. We’ll have delicious fare that all ages will enjoy from Stacey Scott Catering, with signature cocktails, beer, wine and lemonade, as well as activities for kids and adults, including cornhole, foosball, a photo booth, face painting, and balloon art.

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The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, Hosts a Unique Look at the Remarkable Work of Artist Sarelyn Wager – By Appt. Only

Sarelyn has been painting for over 80 years, capturing the essence of humanity through her masterful use of color and texture. Her passion and creativity are expressed through artistic talent. “I live and dream in color,” says Sarelyn. “My paintings speak for themselves. I’m a feisty, opinionated nonagenarian with a quirky world view, and my art is my most potent natural expression.”

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Islands: One Of California’s Friendliest Cities Is An Artsy, Bustling Gem That Resembles A European Village – You Only Get One Guess!

No matter the time of year, Mill Valley is buzzing with activity. The small, yet vibrant town is a paradise for artsy souls, from film fanatics to theater lovers. In fact, the town hosts an array of annual artsy events like the Mill Valley Film Festival. Taking place each October, this 11-day event draws in thousands of cinephiles, screening creations from over 200 filmmakers in the town’s local theaters. Furthermore, if you visit during the summer, you can catch the Mountain Play, anĀ outdoor musical production put on by the local theater troupe. This annual play is set on the Cushing Memorial Amphitheater stage against a breathtaking mountain backdrop.

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The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, Announces Kyle Ruth-Islas as New Chief Executive OfficerĀ 

“Hunter Moore was a wonderful leader for The Redwoods,” she continued. “He achieved remarkable things during his seven-year tenure – both at The Redwoods and in the community at large, and we know that Kyle will do the same. Not only does Kyle have extensive experience in leading senior living communities, but he knows The Redwoods well and is beloved by residents and staff alike. We are so pleased to have ā€˜one of our own’ as our new CEO and it’s been a wonderfully smooth transition.”Ā 

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