Volunteerism
The 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 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 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!
Read MoreProject Awareness and Special Sports (PAASS) Founders Honored With a KPIX Jefferson Award
In honoring Janet Miller and her family, KPIX reporter Sharon Chin writes, “Thanks to a Mill Valley woman, thousands of people with physical and developmental disabilities are no longer sitting on the sidelines. Instead, they are in the game.”
Read MoreOutdoor Art Club Debuts ‘Ladies to the Rescue,’ a Look at Organization’s Extraordinary Impact on Mill Valley
Ladies to the Rescue, a book about the Outdoor Art Club’s founding and its extraordinary influence on the early history of Mill Valley, is now available for purchase from the club.
Read MoreKiddo! Celebrates Four Decade Milestone, Hosts 40th Anniversary Party at MV Lumber Yard – April 26
On April 26th, our community is set to celebrate a big ‘ol 40th Anniversary Party at the ever-gorgeous Mill Valley Lumber Yard (6:00-8:30pm). BUY TIX HERE. “Come celebrate as you enjoy delicious bites and beverages from Watershed Restaurant, Mill Valley Boards, Millie’s Crepes, and Eddy Wine Bar,” Kiddo! Executive Director Bill Lampl says. “Musical entertainment…
Read MorePerforming Stars, Marin Housing Authority, Clean MV & Many More Team for Earth Day Cleanup in Marin City – April 22-23
A wide range of organizations are coming together to spearhead a Community Wide Clean Up in Marin City on Friday, April 22 (10am-8pm) and Saturday, April 23 (10am-3pm). Clean Mill Valley is joining Marin’s Performing Stars, the Marin Housing Authority (MHA), the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP), the Conservation Corps North Bay, along with a number of other local and county agencies and community partners.
Read MoreFaced With a Dearth of Candidates, City Skips June Council Election, Appoints Wickham, Burke and Perrey
Well, that was uneventful. The City of Mill Valley’s scheduled June 7th City Council election was canceled last week due to a lack of candidates for the three open positions on the five-member council. City officials estimated that scrapping the vote will save the city $45,000 in election expenses.
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