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.
Tomas Dessle’s SunHunter Band to Perform Aug. 7 (6-8pm) and Food, Drink & Shopping Abound @ Miller Closure – Aug. 7-8
For this weekend’s Miller Closure, here’s your Saturday afternoon/evening program, in no particular order: wander around and pop into a store you’ve never been to before, buy a gift for that special someone (maybe you are that special someone), explore different part of Mill Valley than your norm, and be ready to enjoy the sweet sounds of Mill Valley native Tomas Dessle’s SunHunter band from 6-8pm on the Depot Plaza. Top it off with as much shopping, strolling and smiling as possible.
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Bungalow 44 Dives Into Reusable Takeout Containers With Dispatch Goods, But Needs More Mill Valley Restaurants to Join Them
As if pandemic hasn’t presented enough conundrums over the past 16-plus months, Bungalow 44 co-owner Peter Schumacher had another one drop into his lap several months ago. “Through the course of the pandemic, we obviously leaned on takeout heavily because we were so limited with indoor and outdoor dining for long stretches,” Schumacher says.
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Marin Theatre Company Set to Unveil West Coast Premiere of Adam Rapp’s ‘The Sound Inside’ – Sept. 9
In the coming weeks, Marin Theatre Company is set to showcase the West Coast premiere – in person – of Obie Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp’s new American play, The Sound Inside. Written by Rapp and directed by MTC Artistic Director Jasson Minadakis, the play tells the story of “a brilliant Ivy League writing professor, a talented yet mysterious student and an unthinkable favor.”
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As It Nears 50 Years in Business, Stefano’s Pizza Has Made the Managers of Its Six Stores Partners
In 1972, with interest rates nearly at 20% making the real estate industry the antithesis of the unstoppable force that it is today, Mill Valley realtor Bob Valentino was on the hunt for a career change. He found it by buying Stefano’s Pizza at 8 East Blithedale Avenue from John Butler in 1972. “I’m an Italian kid from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,” he says. “But I didn’t have a clue about making pizza.
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Marin Joins Bay Area Health Officials to Require Masks Indoors to Prevent COVID-19 Spread
#MaskUp, ya’ll. The recommendation to wear a mask in indoor public spaces is back to being a mandate. Marin County Public Health officials once again locked arms with their fellow Bay Area public health officers to require masks indoors in public places, regardless of vaccination status, starting at 12:01am on Tuesday, August 3.
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100Marin, CVNL Join Forces on Revival of Donor Event to Benefit Local Nonprofits – Oct. 6
100Marin, a members-only circle of like-minded, philanthropic individuals who are dedicated to enhancing the support and awareness of Marin County nonprofits, is reviving its annual awards ceremony after taking 2020 off due to the COVID-19 crisis. The event is set for Oct. 6 at the Jonas Center at College of Marin Indian Valley campus.
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Dave Fromer Soccer, MV Recreation’s Fall Soccer Program Starts Sept. 7
Dave Fromer Soccer and Mill Valley Recreation have unveiled their Fall Soccer Program, Fromer officials say this unique 8-week program consists of weekly team practices and games on Saturdays. The combination of 2x/week team practices with an outstanding Dave Fromer Soccer coach, and playing small-sided games on Saturdays provide players a great way to improve quickly, and have lots of fun.
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City Proposes Terminating COVID-19 Urgency Ordinance and the Outdoor Business Program It Spawned – MV Chamber, Business Owners Seek Compromise at Aug. 2nd Council Meeting
At its August 2nd City Council meeting, the City is proposing to terminate the urgency ordinance it passed in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak on Nov. 30, as well as the outdoor business program it created that has been a lifeline for dozens of businesses across myriad industry sectors. Many popular, outdoor features that have blossomed amidst the pandemic would go away at the end of November.
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Nick Brown & Friends to Perform, StretchLab Serves Up Free Demo Stretches, and Food, Drink & Shopping Abound @ Miller Closure – July 31-Aug. 1
For this weekend’s Miller Closure, here’s your Saturday afternoon program, in no particular order: eat a bunch at your eatery of choice (12pm Sat. thru Sunday early evening), see our friends at StretchLab’s free demonstration stretches (1-4pm), shake your tail feather to the sounds of Nick Brown & Friends (6-8pm) on the plaza and do as much shopping, strolling and smiling as possible.
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Mutual Admiration Society: Watershed Restaurant Hails Local Trio’s Unrelenting Support Through Pandemic
Throughout the pandemic, restaurant owners have had no shortage of reasons to huddle up and plan for the ever-changing road ahead, from the consistent upheaval of mask requirements, indoor (and then outdoor) dining prohibitions, how to manage the massive spike in takeout and delivery business and much more. And then there were less stressful yet still important decisions to be made to be made by Watershed owner Ged Robertson, chef-partner Kyle Swain and their team.
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Bay Area Bars and Restaurants Start Requiring Proof of Vaccination
If Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis’ decision to lock arms with six of his fellow Bay Area counties to strongly recommend everyone wear a mask in indoor settings wasn’t enough of a reminder that we’re far from out of the COVID-19 woods, there’s plenty more. Willis’ agency last week reported the first COVID-19 death of a county resident since mid-May…
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Connor Barbee’s Story Is a Triumph of the Human Spirit – and of Marin’s Ability to Lift Each Other Up
Anyone who’s been at the Mill Valley Community Center over the past many years has no doubt been witness to the meticulousness of Connor Barbee. The Mill Valley native, who has autism, was hired by Mill Valley Recreation several years ago through its “Work Training Experience” program…
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