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.
Designed for residents, visitors, and business owners alike, the blog delivers timely, relevant coverage that captures the spirit of Mill Valley. From new business openings and community spotlights to local event previews, seasonal guides, and insider recommendations, Enjoy Mill Valley brings together everything that makes this community exceptional.
With a focus on connection and discovery, the blog:
- Highlights local businesses and entrepreneurs
- Covers Chamber initiatives and civic partnerships
- Promotes community events and cultural happenings
- Shares curated guides for dining, shopping, and experiences
- Celebrates the people who shape Mill Valley’s character
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.
Performing Stars, Marin Housing Authority, Clean MV & Many More Team for Earth Day Cleanup in Marin City – April 22-23
A wide range of organizations are coming together to spearhead a Community Wide Clean Up in Marin City on Friday, April 22 (10am-8pm) and Saturday, April 23 (10am-3pm). Clean Mill Valley is joining Marin’s Performing Stars, the Marin Housing Authority (MHA), the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP), the Conservation Corps North Bay, along with a number of other local and county agencies and community partners.
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Marin Music Chest Honors, Showcases Young Classical Musicians at Scholarship Winners Concert – May 1
At its annual Scholarship Winners Concert on May 1 (2pm) at First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, the organization is showcasing nine young classical musicians honored with 2022 Marin Music Chest Scholarship awards. Each will perform solo. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Tam Glad’s Adam Cohen Chats with Marin Kayaker Cyril Derreumaux as He Preps for Journey from SF to Oahu
Cohen’s latest digest shifts gears a bit and turns its attention to 45-year-old Marin kayaker and explorer Cyril Derreumaux who in June plans to make his second attempt at kayaking from San Francisco to Oahu, Hawaii.
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Search for Common Ground Reps Talk ‘Peace Building on the Frontlines’ at Virtual Outdoor Art Club Event – May 5
Reps will describe the creative tactics they used to encourage peace and economic prosperity in Kenya, including an innovative project to secure digital identity cards for local fishermen that enabled the government to prevent extremists from crossing into Kenya without disrupting nighttime fishing, a pillar of the local economy.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 11
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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Mill Valley Music Fest Headliner Ben Harper Launches Mad Bunny Record Label
Since his debut with Welcome to the Cruel World in 1994, Harper’s career has been steeped in both breadth and depth, recording both as a solo performer and with the Innocent Criminals, Fistful of Mercy, Relentless7 and Charlie Musselwhite. And at 52, he’s making it clear that he’s taking a long view of the road ahead.
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Kari Iverson’s HELLO Modern Massage Has Morphed From a Side Hustle to a Thriving Practice
Iverson’s practice has been such a success that she’s been able to hire two additional massage therapists, who largely focus on evenings and weekends. “I only have two hands,” she says with a laugh.
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We’re Baaaaack: A Blockbuster Memorial Day Weekend Returns with Parade, Pancakes, Carnival & Much More – May 27-30
The Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade will be ‘LIVE’ on May 30th this year. The parade kicks off with the special Veterans Ceremony, which includes the student K-8 essay contest, “What does Memorial Day mean to me?” starting 9:45 at Lytton Square followed by the parade at 10:30.
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Faced With a Dearth of Candidates, City Skips June Council Election, Appoints Wickham, Burke and Perrey
Well, that was uneventful. The City of Mill Valley’s scheduled June 7th City Council election was canceled last week due to a lack of candidates for the three open positions on the five-member council. City officials estimated that scrapping the vote will save the city $45,000 in election expenses.
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NY Times: Should Policymakers Be Willing to Rethink the Status Quo of Cars and Trucks as Dominant Users of Public Space?
“Not allowing public space to evolve is self-defeating. We might miss out on useful changes to our hometowns or better ways of moving people and goods around.” “Officials and all of us need to ask what we want for our communities. That means thinking comprehensively about uses of roads and sidewalks.”
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Friends of the Library Launches Spring Membership Campaign
While the foundation has historically coalesced around large projects like the endowment, the Friends of the Mill Valley Library has a similar but distinct mission. They’re launching a Spring Membership Campaign to increase the size of its organization and its support for the library.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of March 28
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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