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.
Rita Abrams, Creator of the Iconic ‘Mill Valley’ Song, to Perform at MV Music Fest on May 7th
We’re going to have a very special guest on the main stage at MVMF: the one and only Rita Abrams, who is celebrating the 52nd anniversary of the “Mill Valley” song, a tribute to the town we call home and the track that, for many people, put Mill Valley on the map.
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Mill Valley Chamber Honors a Pair of Longtime Dedicated Teachers at Excellence in Education Awards
The celebration featured Marin County Superintendent of Schools Mary Jane Burke celebrating and interviewing the recipients, including Lisa Yee, a targeted learning instructor at Park Elementary School, and Monica Malmquist, an English Language specialist at Strawberry Point School.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of May 2
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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Throckmorton Theatre Will Be Alive With an All-Ages ‘Sound of Music’ in May
“I grew up watching this movie—as most of us did—and I knew every song, every dance, everything. I never thought someone would let me play this role, and I didn’t even realize how much I wanted to. I’m a very different Maria than people are used to seeing, but I hope I can win audiences’ hearts just the same.”
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Not Attending the Mill Valley Music Festival on May 7th? Here’s What You Should Expect
The confluence of approximately 5,000 attendees will likely make life a bit more complicated on May 7th, and we want those of you who are not attending the event to know that organizers are doing everything in our power to minimize the impact on you.
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Let the Fun & Games Begin! Kiddo! Carnival Returns May 27-30
As part of its 40th Anniversary celebration, Kiddo!, the Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation, is set to bring an abundance of glee, excitement and dancing occur regularly at the Community Center and Mill Valley Middle School, over Memorial Day weekend as the annual four-day Kiddo! Family Carnival returns after a lengthy hiatus.
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MV Music Fest Alert: General Admission & Kids Tix Are Almost Gone – Buy Now to Avoid Missing Out
Thanks to the community’s amazing response, we’re nearly 100% sold out of tickets. Some General Admission and Kids tickets remain, but they’re likely to be gone in the next few days. If you’re still on the fence, GET TIX ASAP!
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Take It Easy: Avoid the Stress of Driving to MV Music Fest – Vivalon Rides Serves Up Free Shuttles For All
MVMF organizers have had to be extremely nimble and creative to make sure that the arrival of thousands of guests doesn’t overwhelm the community on May 7th. We’re committed to doing everything we can to make that happen.
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Renato Gouveia and Marcelo Camillo, Partners in Life & Business, Open Passion Flowers in Mill Valley
“When Mother’s Day is over, we are always so happy,” Gouveia says. “Not because it’s over but because we did something that we love.”
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Mill Valley Music Fest Looks to Do Right By Its Neighbors, Nonprofits and More
In a nod to the ever-growing sense of community support, the Chamber is donating a portion of proceeds to a number of local institutions including Kiddo!, which raises funds for arts education and more within the Mill Valley School District. The 2022 festival also supports the Sweetwater Music Hall’s nonprofit music education program and the City of Mill Valley’s Public Art Program, as well as other year-round initiatives spearheaded by the Mill Valley Chamber.
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Project Awareness and Special Sports (PAASS) Founders Honored With a KPIX Jefferson Award
In honoring Janet Miller and her family, KPIX reporter Sharon Chin writes, “Thanks to a Mill Valley woman, thousands of people with physical and developmental disabilities are no longer sitting on the sidelines. Instead, they are in the game.”
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A Quartet of Bay Area Artists to Showcase ‘Nature Inspires’ at MV Chamber in May – First Tuesday Artwalk is May 3rd
The exhibit runs throughout May, including a reception on Tuesday, May 3 as part of the Mill Valley Arts Commission’s First Tuesday Artwalk (5:30-7:30pm). 85 Throckmorton Avenue. Also in conjunction with Marin Open Studios, they will be open Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 from 11am to 6 pm at the Chamber office.
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