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.
Marin IJ: County Recorder Cites Progress on Reversing Racially Restrictive Housing Covenants
Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Shelly Scott said her staff has identified and modified illegal restrictive covenants affecting 55 historic subdivisions that contain more than 800 parcels,” and the county is looking to “identify, catalog and redact the unlawful, discriminatory covenants in their property records.”
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Oct. 31
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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Filmmaker Phyllis Rosenfield to present ‘Embers of Awakening: From Firestorms to Climate Healing’ Documentary at OAC – Nov. 17
The Outdoor Art Club’s next free public webinar, on Thursday, Nov. 17th at 1pm, will make sure that is the case, as they invited filmmaker/producer Phyllis Rosenfield to present the documentary “Embers of Awakening: From Firestorms to Climate Healing,” a 75-minute film from the nonprofit organization Listening for a Change
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Outdoor Art Club to Host Semi-Annual Blood Drive – Nov. 16
The Outdoor Art Club hosts a semi-annual blood drive – Nov. 16, 10am-2:45pm at its clubhouse at One West Blithedale Avenue in Enjoy Mill Valley. If you are fully vaccinated and wish to be a new or returning donor, schedule an appointment using this link: https://bit.ly/3EZyspy
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The Survey Results Are In On What Should Go Into An Expanded Depot Plaza, But Your Takeaway Might Depend On The Lens Through Which You See the Future of Downtown
At a Parks & Recreation Commission hearing on Nov. 2, commissioners and community members will have their say on the best way forward. The Mill Valley Chamber recommends taking a measured approach on the next steps by creating the Plaza extension but not rushing into delineating the extension’s specific use immediately, so as to let the community see the space, hear specific proposals and visualize what might make the most sense long-term.
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Full Circle: In Opening Bob’s Donuts at Former Bamboo Hut Space in Tam Junction, Ahn Family Makes Its Return to Mill Valley
Oct. 29th marks the official, long-rumored Mill Valley debut of Bob’s Donuts, which has been doling out dynamite donuts for 62 years and is one of the Bay Area’s treasured institutions. Bob’s is located at 252 Almonte, the former longtime home of the Bamboo Hut.
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‘All Sweetwater, All Month Long’: Eyeing Its 50th Anniversary on Nov. 17, Inimitable Venue Embarks On an Extended Celebration
The legendary venue has spanned multiple physical venues across nearly 50 years and is set to toast its 50th anniversary in November and beyond. That celebration will, not surprisingly, center around some of the biggest names in music in the coming weeks – along with a number of surprise guests.
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Feel the 94941 Love: Marin Magazine Shines Its Bright Spotlight on the 2022-23 EMV Guide
Since we published our 2022-23 Enjoy Mill Valley Guide print magazine, which went out to nearly 40,000 homes within the August issue of Marin Magazine, our longtime partners have embedded the 48-page guide on their site here for more than a month. We’re incredibly grateful for that 94941 love!
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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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