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.
Seager Gray Gallery Showcases Kristen Garneau’s ‘Portals’ Paintings – Nov. 1-22
When Garneau was 11 years old, her parents, who lived in Lafayette, were invited to the Mountain Play on Mount Tam in Mill Valley. “I remember sitting there on the top of that mountain on the grass. I could smell the grass and feel the coolness of the fog and I thought to myself, “This is it – this is heaven. I knew that at 11.”
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Roger Carlon, the ‘Godfather’ of Martial Arts in Marin, dies at 76
West America Tae Kwon Do founder Roger Carlon, oft-referred to as the ‘Godfather of Martial Arts in Marin,” passed away on September 25th while vacationing in Mexico. Born in Nice, France, Carlon was a gifted athlete his Gazelle-like speed and grace eventually became his trademark on the World Tae Kwon Do circuit.
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On the Heels of a Rain-Soaked Mill Valley Fall Arts Fest in September, Organizers Seeks Tax-Deductible Donations
The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, one of our community’s landmark events, needs your help! This year’s Sunday rain-out has left the Festival in a challenging financial situation. The festival slowly built up a “rainy day” fund over many years. Please support the future of the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival and visit MVFAF.org to make a donation today!
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Oct. 24
If you want to support this Enjoy Milll 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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Pamela Kogen Exhibits Her Mixed Media ‘Water Stories’ At MV Chamber In November – First Tuesday Artwalk is Nov. 1
Pamela Kogen is set to show her work on the walls of the Mill Valley Chamber’s space at 85 Throckmorton Ave., including a reception on Tuesday, Nov. 1, as part of the Arts Commission’s First Tuesday Artwalk (5:30-7:30pm). Aside from the First Tuesday Artwalk, the Chamber’s office is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 12-4pm.
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Chabad Mill Valley Unveils a Quartet of Events and Programs
Chabad Mill Valley, the local chapter of one of the largest Hasidic groups and Jewish religious organizations in the world, has been in Mill Valley for more than a decade. In that time, Chabad Mill Valley founders Rabbi Hillel and Chana Scop have put down deep roots in the community, raising their 10 children near…
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Backed by Local Investors and Driven to Succeed, Stacey Waldspurger’s Waldscraft Artisan Bakery Basks in a Smash Debut
In opening her Waldscraft Artisan Bakery earlier this month, longtime Mill Valley resident Stacey Waldspurger turned her shot-in-the-dark pandemic project in her home kitchen into a thrilling addition to a community that is steeped in love for baked goods.
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Emebet Korn’s Desta Gallery’s Latest Exhibit Shows the Work of 6 Artists – Thru Dec. 10
Emebet Korn’s Desta Gallery’s latest exhibit, “Abstraction & Figuration in Dialogue,” is a group exhibition featuring works by Jane Burton, Robert Cantor, Katheryn Holt, Carolyn Meyer, Silvia Poloto, & Sandra Speidel, on view through December 1. A reception for the artists is set for Saturday, October 22, from 4 pm to 6 pm. The artists’ talks start at 4:30 pm.
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Ready Marin Launches Free One-Hour Preparedness Presentations for Residents, Businesses & Organizations
You’d have to have your head pretty deep in the proverbial stand to be unaware of the dire need to focus on emergency preparedness within your community. Recent years have certainly provided us with no shortage of horrific examples of the need to be ready. During National Preparedness Month, a federal FEMA initiative designed to raise…
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Erin Elliott Unveils ‘Westminster Events’ in Tiburon, Tees Up Conversations With Some Mill Valley Heavyweights
Longtime renowned local yoga instructor Erin Elliott has cooked up a wonderful new event space at the recently renovated Westminster Presbyterian Church in Tiburon across from The Cove shopping center, and she’s launching “Westminster Events” with a pair of “In Conversation”-style events that are sure to garner huge turnout.
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That’s a Wrap: MVFF45 Concludes With ‘The Good Nurse,’ Doles Out a Bounty of Awards
In between its blockbuster opening and closing nights, the 45th edition of the Mill Valley Film Festival was an avalanche of amazing film that provided an early look at upcoming Academy Award contenders, some of the best films from around the globe, many talented Bay Area filmmakers and acclaimed filmmakers from countries all around the world.
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Dave Fromer Soccer Unveils Winter Skills Sessions – Begins Nov. 8
Dave Fromer Soccer keeps growing and innovating. And as one season rolls into the next, the organization is rolling out its Winter Skills Session, a great way to stay active during the colder, wetter months and prepare for Winter Indoor Soccer League.
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