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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.

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The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, To Toast 50th Anniversary, $25K Matching Gift at the Seminary – Nov. 5

July 14, 2022

The Redwoods, the Mill Valley nonprofit treasure that has provided nondenominational residence and multi-faceted support for seniors for nearly five decades, is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a gala on Saturday, November 5 at 5pm at The Seminary in Strawberry.

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Sausalito Backs Measure to Hike Sales Tax by 1% – Should Mill Valley Do the Same?

July 14, 2022

Mill Valley’s tax rate is 8%, while San Rafael’s is 9%, Novato’s is 8.25%. San Anselmo’s is 8.5%, and that of Corte Madera, Fairfax and Larkspur are each are 8.75%.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of July 11

July 14, 2022

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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Council Taps Ex-Central Marin Police Chief, Former Corte Madera Town Manager Todd Cusimano as New City Manager

June 29, 2022

On the heels of City Manager Alan Piombo announcing his retirement in March, councilmembers clearly believed they’d found a winning formula, as they’ve selected a new manager with a similar background to that of Piombo.

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Groups Behind Engine No. 9 Restoration to Unveil Design Concept at Depot Plaza – July 23

June 29, 2022

MV Historical Society, MV Arts & Recreation and the Friends of No. 9 are hosting an event on Saturday, July 23, 11am-1pm at the Depot Plaza to unveil a proposed design concept for expanding the plaza and displaying Engine No.9.

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Arts Commission’s ‘Rotating Art in the Depot Plaza’ Returns With Kandi Cota’s ‘All Roads Lead to the Depot’

June 29, 2022

Larkspur-based Kandi Cota’s vibrant mixed media painting, perfectly named “All Roads Lead to the Depot,” colorfully captures the fluid emotions of a moment of time in Mill Valley and portrays the artist’s deep connection to the iconic Mount Tamalpais.

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Let’s Get Stitchin: Arts Commission Seeks Knitted or Crocheted Yarn Patches for 2022 Edition of ‘Knitting Us Together’

June 29, 2022

The Mill Valley Arts Commission has much more on the way, starting with the return of “Knitting Us Together,” a public art project on the plaza that seeks to bring the community together via a unique form of public art.

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Tom Zizzo to Showcase His paintings at MV Chamber in July – First Tuesday Artwalk is July 5th

June 28, 2022

Zizzo’s early formal education and training as a microbiologist helped him to develop a fine visual discrimination know-how. In later years, his printing and graphic arts company tuned his eyes to design and color relationships. He’s found this unique set of skills invaluable in developing his fine arts process.

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Hunter Moore, CEO of The Redwoods and President of the MV Chamber, Garners 2022 Impact Award

June 27, 2022

J. Hunter Moore has been named the recipient of a 2022 Impact Award by Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. The Impact Award recognizes the remarkable development and achievement of trailblazing members with one to three year’s tenure.  

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Sweetwater’s Rock & Rye Restaurant Unveils New Lunch Service, Menu

June 27, 2022

Now the team is debuting lunch service seven days a week (11am – 2:30pm) and brunch on Saturday & Sunday (10:30am – 2:30pm). Happy Hour  (2:30pm – 5:30pm) and Dinner (5pm – 9pm) are available every day.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of June 27

June 26, 2022

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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Longtime MV Resident Bruce Katz, Founder of Rockport & Samuel Hubbard Shoe Co., Dies at 75

June 26, 2022

Bruce R. Katz, the founder of the Rockport Shoe Company and Samuel Hubbard Shoe Company, passed away on June 26, after suffering injuries from a fall at his home in Mill Valley, Calif., according to Footwear News. He was 75.

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