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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.

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Richmond Bridge Bike Path Saga Continues, With CalTrans’ & Bay Area Toll Authority Seeking to Convert Bike Path to Part-Time to Limit Path Access From 2pm Thur. to 11pm Sun. – a Hearing is Set for This Thursday

August 5, 2025

Richmond Bridge Bike Path Saga Continues, With CalTrans’ & Bay Area Toll Authority Seeking to Convert Bike Path to Part-Time to Limit Path Access From 2pm Thur. to 11pm Sun. – a Hearing is Set for This Thursday.

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Mill Valley Cultural Association Hosts the Second Annual Charlie Deal Day: Sunday, Sept. 28th – Sponsorship Materials Are Available to Support this Wonderful Event

August 4, 2025

Mill Valley Cultural Association Hosts the Second Annual Charlie Deal Day: Sunday, Sept. 28th – Sponsorship Materials Are Available to Support this Wonderful Event. “He was very much one of the great characters that Mill Valley has ever known,” Bajor said. “You had Bill Graham living up on top of the hill and on the other side of things, you had Charlie Deal riding his bicycle down Miller Avenue.”

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Mill Valley Supports Neurodiverse Artists in “Artists Without Boundaries” Exhibit

August 3, 2025

Artists Without Boundaries will be featured at the Mill Valley Community Center in its DEI Exhibition Space. Artists Without Boundaries, is a visual arts installation honoring the creativity and perspective of neurodiverse artists. Opening on August 5, the exhibit features vibrant works from students at The Helix School alongside pieces from several talented local artists. The show features a rich array of mediums—from expressive paintings, photography, and digital art to mixed media. Presented by local non-profit PAASS (Project Awareness and Special Sports), Artists Without Boundaries is deeply rooted in the organization’s mission to foster opportunity and understanding through sports and the arts, the exhibit gives neurodiverse artists a platform to share their unique perspectives.

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The First Step to Leadership: Tapping Into Local Committees and Commissions

August 1, 2025

Please join us for an engaging conversation about the vital role local committees and commissions play in shaping community leadership. Notable elected and appointed officials from Marin County will share their own journeys into public service, including how serving on commissions helped pave the way, and highlight the essential work these groups do to address local needs.

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Two Neat, an Unabashed, Unadulterated Mill Valley Institution, Is Setting Sail at the End of August, So Get Your Laughs on Before They’re Gone!! Hours Are 12-5pm!

July 31, 2025

Two Neat, brilliant Bob Bijou’s witty, charming, always LOL card, gifts, toys and much more shop is shutting down the business at the end of of August. Like many businesses who’ve lasted through many eras, it is largely a sad day. But Bob and his witty co-horts are focused on landing this plane with all the joy and fart jokes Two Neat calls for. From bacon-scented air freshener to inarguably the best collection of greeting cards in Marin, Bijou’s Two Neat shop at 111 Throckmorton Ave. has been an institution in Mill Valley for 39 years – with a little something for everyone.

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Paseo: A California Bistro, and a Mill Valley Icon, Is Participating in the Mill Valley Art Walk on Tuesday, August 5! Don’t Just Walk the Art Walk — Be the Art Walk!

July 30, 2025

This August First Tuesday, dive into the beautiful Paseo Bistro for a one-night creative celebration of art, music, food, and community. Hosted by Paseo Bistro, with featured art experiences led by artist Laura Palmer and Andrea de Francisco (founder of Mystic), this immersive evening invites you to make art, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and soak in the joyful energy of Mill Valley’s beloved Art Walk in a whole new way.

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Free Movies in the Park From MV Recreation, City of Mill Valley & MV Chamber Are Set to Showcase a Trio of Free Films, Starting With ‘Luca’ on August 1st, ‘Inside Out 2’ Sept. 5th and ‘Little Mermaid on October 3rd. Movies begin at sunset. Admission is free!

July 30, 2025

Free Movies in the Park From MV Recreation, City of Mill Valley & the MV Chamber Are Set to Showcase a Trio of Free Films, Starting With ‘Luca’ on August 1st, ‘Inside Out 2’ Sept. 5th and ‘Little Mermaid on October 3rd. Movies begin at sunset. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Admission is free.

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Marin IJ: Mill Valley Aims to Loosen Business Permit Requirements

July 29, 2025

Brian Foster, a commercial real estate broker, told the officials they were “on the right path.” He urged them to be open-minded about filling vacancies. “You want to have a staff that has some agency … where they can look at a use and go, all right, you’re going from a real estate office to a lighting store. It’s pretty benign,” he said. “And if you can check some boxes we can make it work.” The commissioners instructed city staff to revise their proposed changes based on their suggestions and present them to the City Council for feedback. Once the council weighs in, the process of formally revising the city code would return to the Planning Commission and council for final approval. City officials hope to amend the city’s commercial codes and parking ordinances by this fall.

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Marin IJ: Mill Valley Speeds Green Building Code Update

July 29, 2025

The council directed Cusimano and city planners to move forward. “Mill Valley has had a history … of going above and beyond when it comes to climate action,” said Vice Mayor Max Perrey. “I was just so impressed with our climate action plan and our community members that contributed to such a significant and thoughtful report,” said Councilmember Caroline Joachim. “We have the opportunity to really take advantage of this time and make the most of it before that six-year moratorium hits.” AB 306 has some exemptions that city staff believe Mill Valley could qualify for, Cusimano said. “But we want to leave no stone unturned and we don’t want to be sitting here a year from now regretting or assuming something that’s not the case,” he said.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of August 1st

July 29, 2025

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Mill Valley Film Fest Unveils 48th Edition of Festival Poster – ‘It All Starts With One Seat’: A Tribute to the Power of In-Person Cinema – Festival Dates, October 2-12

July 29, 2025

“MVFF has the influence of an urban festival and the atmosphere of a destination film festival—the best of both worlds for any film lover. Each year, our festival design reflects something vital about the current moment, and this year’s poster does just that. It’s a reminder that everything starts with showing up: one seat, one audience, one shared experience. In a time of digital everything, gathering to watch a film remains meaningful, personal, and irreplaceable,” said Mark Fishkin, MVFF Founder/Director.

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Curtain Theatre: A Free Event – 25 Years Behind the Curtain – After Hours at the Mill Valley Library, Friday, Aug. 1st, 7-9pm. Join our Director, Dramaturg, Musical Director & Actors for an Evening of Shakespeare… as YOU like it!

July 28, 2025

Curtain Theatre: A Free Event – 25 Years Behind the Curtain – After Hours at the Mill Valley Library, Friday, Aug. 1st, 7-9pm. Join our Director, Dramaturg, Musical Director & Actors for an Evening of Shakespeare… as YOU like it!

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