Enjoy Mill Valley Blog
The Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is the official storytelling platform of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce — and the most comprehensive source for what’s happening in and around town.
Whether you’re looking to explore something new, support a neighborhood business, or stay informed about upcoming events, the Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is your trusted source for local insight — thoughtfully curated and proudly community-driven.
With 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.”
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Higgins Family Gathers at Boyle Park For the Installation of a Gorgeous Oakander Bench in Honor of the Late Henry Higgins
One year removed from the venerable Higgins family’s devastating loss of their son Henry ‘Hank’ Higgins, 29, the immediate family gathered at Boyle Park to mark the installation of a beautiful Big Wave Bench, the creation of longtime Bolinas artist and arborist-turned sculptor Chuck Oakander, who has a passion for making functional, fun benches and sculptures from tree trunks.
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The Insect Crisis: Why It Matters and What You Can Do About It – Webinar on March 23 Via OAC
Scientists estimate that 40 percent of insect species are at risk for extinction over the next few decades threatening a crucial foundation of our global food web. Learn to make friends with insects and take simple but meaningful actions to support biodiversity and protect these crucial critters.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of March 6
If you want to support this Enjoy Mill Valley Blog, including all of the News You Can Use below, you can make a tax-deductible donation of $75 or more to the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, which supports shovel-ready beautification and infrastructure improvements throughout Mill Valley, from flower plantings and restoration of landmarks like the Gravity Car and Clock Tower to the free Movies…
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Let’s Fill Those Vacancies: Youth Job Fair at MV Community Center – March 29, 3:30-7pm
The Youth Job Fair seeks to directly address the gap between a very low unemployment rate and overflowing job boards head-on, with a specific wrinkle for employers: the ability to submit your specific job openings whether or not you intend to be an exhibitor at the event itself. This allows job seekers to get a sense of the available opportunities before they arrive on site.
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With Its New Anti-Bias Campaign, MVFREE and Mill Valley Police Tackle a Vexing Issue
MVFREE’s greatest work in recent months has been an anti-bias campaign involving educational flyers being mailed to homeowners containing three steps that teach white people how to curb the over-policing of Black people.
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No Doubt About It: The 2023 Mill Valley Music Fest is Powered by Our Incredible Sponsors, Spanning Our Businesses & Community Members!
In the interests of full transparency, there are two primary drivers of our success: ticket sales – THANK YOU! – and sponsors. The latter is a massive wind at our back, and we have some amazing local businesses and Mill Valley residents to thank for that.
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Photographer Ed Carey Showcases His Striking B&W Work at the MV Chamber Thru March – First Tuesday Artwalk Is March 7, 5:30-7:30
The prints on view are Platinum / Palladium prints. This process was invented in the early 19th century and was the preferred method of printing by many of the early legends of photography such as Alfred Stieglitz, Paul Strand and many others. The Platinum / Palladium print is revered for its long tonal range and it’s archival quality.
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Revery 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.
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Bridge 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.
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“We’re Back”: Milley Awards, a Pillar of the 94941’s Creative Spirit, Return on Oct. 22 After a Three-Year Hiatus – Nominations Due April 17
Nominations for the award are now open. The nomination form is available on the event’s website, and hard-copy forms are available at Mill Valley City Hall, Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Mill Valley Library. Nominations made before the event was suspended in 2020 will remain in force.
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Sakura Cello Quintet to Perform at Chamber Music Marin – March 12
The latest to take the stage at the Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church at 5pm is the Sakura Cello Quintet, featuring Stella Cho Michael Kaufman, Benjamin Lash, Yoshika Masuda and Petter Myers under the auspices of the Bay Area Music Consortium.
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