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.
First Responder Orgs, MV Library Dial Up 5-Part Preparedness Series, Start With Fire Readiness & Defensible Space – Sept. 1
As part of National Preparedness Month, a collaboration among a number of organizations and the Mill Valley Public Library are set to launch a five-part Emergency Preparedness Series, starting this Thursday, Sept. 1 with a focus on Fire Readiness and Defensible Space.
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Mt. Tam Church Heads Into the Fall With Gusto, Unveils a Trio of Events and Programs
The church hosts a Youth Bowling Night for students in 6th to 12th grade on Friday, Sept. 16th, 7-9pm, to celebrate the start of another year at Presidio Bowl. Mt. Tam’s youth program focuses on faith, fun and service.
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Margot Hartford Shows Her Photos of Victorians at MV Chamber Thru Sept. 30 – First Tuesday Artwalk is Sept. 6
Renowned photographer Margot Hartford is bringing her latest project – a focus on beautiful Victorian homes in San Francisco and elsewhere – to the Mill Valley Chamber’s office at 85 Throckmorton throughout September.
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Seager Gray Gallery Presents Renee Bott’s ‘Inventing Nature’ – Thru Sept. 29
Seager/Gray Gallery is unveiling this week “Renée Bott: Inventing Nature,” a painting exhibition about nature and naturalists. The show runs from August 31 – September 29, with an artist reception Sept. 11.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of August 29
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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Tam Bikes’ Quoc Phan Steps In to Help With Local Student’s Vandalized Bike at MVMS
“If you want to bring it to Tam Bikes, tell them Quoc said he’d look at it. I’m back in tomorrow I’ll give you my estimation of cost or worth of repair. I will make it as painless as possible. Sorry this happened.”
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Planning Commission Unanimously Backs One-Year Extension of Non-Seasonal Outdoor Business Use and Evaluation of a Permanent Program – Ultimate Decision Goes to City Council in September
“If we took this to a public vote, this would be a landslide.”So said some of the residents who turned out Tuesday evening for the Mill Valley Planning Commission’s hearing on issues related to the City Council’s unanimous decision in April to pare back some of the elements of our community’s incredibly popular use of outdoor space.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of August 22
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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Outdoor Art Club Toasts 120th Anniversary with Joyous Community Celebration
The Outdoor Art Club, a Mill Valley treasure founded in 1902 by 35 women, hosted a Community Celebration on Aug. 21st that drew throngs to celebrate 120 years of history and service in Southern Marin. Wine, beer, and food were served, Passion Flowers donated a gorgeous flower arrangement for the bar and guests enjoyed live music from Austin de Lone and The Wreckless Strangers.
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At an August 23rd Hearing, City Council Seeks Planning Commission Blessing of a Proposal to Make Outdoor Dining Only Seasonal and Bar Use of Private Property If It Reduces Parking
At an April 2022 hearing, City Manager Alan Piombo told the council that “in order to make zoning changes, the Planning Commission would need to review those changes prior to them coming back to council for adoption. But there would be no open or ongoing deliberation over what the program would look like.” That hearing is set for Tuesday, August 23 at 6:30pm.
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Surfin’ on the Plaza: Mill Valley Public Library Dials Up Free Wi-Fi on the Depot Plaza
Don’t get us started on the wonders of the Mill Valley Public Library. From its efforts toward social equity by eliminating fines and its unceasingly diverse programming to its brilliant literary events and renowned Mapping Mill Valley History project from the Lucretia Little History Room, there’s just so much to love about our relentlessly creative library. Now they’re…
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Mill Valley Fall Arts Fest Returns to Old Mill Park – Sept. 17-18
More than 130 artists showcased their work at MVFAF in 2021 and turnout was excellent, despite a consistent drizzle, a clear indication that one of Mill Valley’s landmarks remains as popular and well-regarded as ever. Now the MVFAF team looks to build on that success with the 2022 edition, set for September 17-18.
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