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.
Soon-To-Be Lawfully Wedded: MV City Council, Southern Marin Fire Agree to Consolidate
At an October 3rd special joint meeting between the Southern Marin Fire Protection District Board of Directors and the Mill Valley City Council, the organizations unanimously backed a joint resolution supporting consolidated fire services. The move continues a process that dates back to early 2020, when the agencies entered into a shared services agreement that…
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Surf + Sand Shop Unveils Fine Jewelry Trunk Show Oct. 16, 20th Anniversary Screening of ‘Blue Crush’ at CineLounge – Oct. 20
Since she opened her beach-centric Surf + Sand shop earlier this year, MV resident Lauren Friis has paid homage to beach culture and sustainability. She’s walking the walk in October, continuing the post-MVFF fun with a 20th anniversary screening of Blue Crush.
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TAM Debuts Multi-Faceted ‘Eyes Up, Marin’ Campaign, Part of Agency’s Street Smarts Traffic Safety Program
Whether it’s on four wheels, two wheels, self-propelled or with an assist or even on a pogo stick, Mill Valley and Marin County residents are always on the move. Here at Enjoy Mill Valley, we’re all about encouraging you to get out into your community and eating, drinking, shopping, dancing, inspiring and basking in the joy of living in a vibrant community. But it’s critically important that you do all that safely.
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2022 Movies in the Park Closes With a Classic – ‘Aladdin’ (1992) – Oct. 14th, Old Mill Park
On the heels of a blockbuster series in 2022, the free series of film screenings under the stars looks to close it out with a classic: Aladdin. The film was released in November 1992 and received positive reviews from critics, particularly for the performance by Mill Valley legend Robin Williams.
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Get Clickin’: MV Arts Commission Annual Click Off Photography Competition Kicks Off Oct. 20
The Click Off, which turned 20 in 2018, is back once again with a quartet of new categories, which will be randomly chosen by Recreation staff following the “Click Off Kick Off, “ which will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, October 18th at 6pm. Registered participants will be informed of their randomly selected category and image upload instructions via email on Thursday, October 20th by 3pm.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Oct. 3
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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When the Wiggle Is Withdrawn, What Should Happen to The Expanded Depot Plaza? City Seeks Your Input – Take the Survey By Oct. 7
The city is eyeing the spring of 2023 for the next phase, with a primary focus on paving and curb ramp improvements along Throckmorton Avenue and Miller Avenue. That is likely to also include an expansion of the sidewalk along the block of Miller between Sunnyside and Throckmorton avenues, potentially freeing up additional sidewalk dining and additional sidewalk real estate for merchants.
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Seager Gray Gallery Showcases ‘Devorah Jacoby: Inside Out,’ an Exhibition of Paintings – Oct. 1-30
Seager/Gray Gallery, one of the Bay Area’s premier art galleries and among the gallerists who spearheaded the creation of the Mill Valley Art Dealers Association to raise our community’s profile as an arts destination, is set to showcase the work of Mill Valley native and Tiburon resident Devorah Jacoby from Oct. 1-30, with a reception for the artist on Saturday, October 1, 4-6pm at 108 Throckmorton Avenue.
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Long a Presence in Wine Country, Aerena Galleries Arrives in Mill Valley – Opening Set for Oct. 1, 1-5pm
On Saturday, Oct. 1 from 1-5pm, Gabrielle Miller and her team are hosting a celebration of the Mill Valley gallery’s opening, the newest venture from proprietor Michael Polenske.
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Semi-Abstract Painter Sharon Paster Shows ‘Wavelengths’ At MV Chamber Throughout October – First Tuesday Artwalk is Oct. 4
Sharon Paster has long been renowned in the Bay Area for her semi-abstract paintings that largely explore a single theme: the continuous exchange of energy that happens all around us. Her latest work almost exclusively deploying oil pigment sticks.
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City of Mill Valley, Southern Marin Fire District Tee Up a Long Explored Consolidation – Oct. 3
On October 3 at a “community conversation” at 4pm in the Mill Valley Community Center (180 Camino Alto), officials from both agencies are set to back a formal consolidation of the Mill Valley Fire Department into the Southern Marin Fire Protection District.
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Transportation Authority of Marin Launches Multi-Modal ‘Marin Commutes Rewards’ Program – Earn Up to $500
TAM has unveiled a new Marin Commutes Rewards program designed for anyone who lives or works in Marin. Simply register and begin logging trips on the Ride Amigos platform to earn rewards and incentives for green trips; carpooling, taking transit, walking, biking and even working remotely.
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