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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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PG&E Recommends Using Its ‘Report It App’ For Better Service and Safety

October 9, 2025

PG&E say it’s a great way to report non-emergency issues of concern; submit photos to our safety team; find submissions made by others; get notified when your submission is in review; and see PG&E’s findings. Please view this helpful 5-minute video. https://lnkd.in/gXiVxu6D. PG&E Report It app is NOT for emergencies. If you suspect an emergency that may threaten property and physical safety, such as the smell of natural gas, leave the area and call 9-1-1.  If you see downed powerlines, stay away. Don’t exit your car or home. Call 9-1-1. Then call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.

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Marin Theatre’s Presents a Metatheatrical Reclamation of American Mythology With “Sally & Tom” by Suzan-Lori Parks October 30 – November 23, 2025.

October 8, 2025

Marin Theatre presents the West Coast Premiere of “Sally & Tom.” Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, known for her acclaimed works about American history “Topdog/Underdog” and “Father Comes Home From the Wars,” sets the stage with the metatheatrical story of a fictional up-and-coming theatre company rehearsing a play about Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. As opening night approaches, playwright Luce is struggling with rewrites and pressure from a producer about how to frame the relationship between the third president and the woman he enslaved.

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Pacific Sun: Piatti Dishes Up Romance in Mill Valley

October 8, 2025

Set beneath the gaze of Mount Tamalpais, the restaurant exudes rustic refinement, all warm light, and the low murmur of people discovering, or even remembering anew, why they like each other. There’s a certain choreography to it—servers glide past with hand-made pastas and well-timed smiles, wine glasses tilt toward candlelight and every so often someone laughs just loudly enough to let the room know that life, at least for tonight, is good. Enjoying oysters together is a simple ritual, but Piatti knows it’s one of the oldest love languages in the book.

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Marin Business Resilience Advisory Group | Disaster & Citizen Corps Council – Marin County Office of Emergency Management Is Expanding Private‑Sector Engagement to Strengthen Disaster Readiness, Continuity & Recovery

October 7, 2025

How your Chamber can help: Reply with a point of contact for ongoing OEM–Chamber coordination (or confirm if you are the point of contact). Share these opportunities with your membership. Directly provide recommendations and introductions (name, title, organization, email) for the Advisory Group and/or DC3 position.

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PAAM, the Performing Arts Academy of Marin, Is Hosting ‘Pumpkin Bash,’ a Free Event Preparing for 2025 BAYPAC Premiere, Feat. Competitive Routines From Talented Dancers – Jan. 25th, 3pm, Showcase Theater!

October 7, 2025

“Pumpkin Bash has quickly become one of PAAM’s most cherished traditions, and it is a delight to welcome our community once again!” said Annie Leese, CEO of PAAM and Mill Valley resident. “Each year, we strive to expand the experience with both returning favorites and new activities and opportunities to connect with families. We are thrilled to partner with Strawberry Village and encourage everyone to come early for DogtoberFest and stay late for fun over in the center. PAAM is looking forward to an afternoon full of music, movement, pumpkins, games, treats, joy and festive fun!”

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Two of the Most Widely Influential Businesses in All of Mill Valley – The Store & Proof Lab – Were Honored at the Spirit of Marin Awards in Late Sept. – We Celebrate Them and Our Entire Business Community!!

October 5, 2025

Two of the Most Widely Influential Businesses in All of Mill Valley – The Store & Proof Lab – Were Honored at the Spirit of Marin Awards in Late Sept. – We Celebrate Them and Our Entire Business Community!!

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Chamber Music Marin Continues its 2025 Chamber Music Concert Series at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church With Chamber Music Concerts – Next Up is the Esme Quartet!

October 3, 2025

The Esmé Quartet takes its name from the old French word for “beloved.” Formed in 2016 in Cologne, Germany, the Quartet has performed worldwide and won the prestigious Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition in London. Now resident at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
“…high density, rich expression, flexible phrasing, and exquisite sense of sound balance…” Ongaku No Tomo (Friends of Music), Japan. Program: Henri Dutilleux: “Ainsi la Nuit,” Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F major, Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14, Op. 131 in c# minor.

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The Outdoor Art Club Hosts ‘Why Does A.I. Matter – Oct. 30th, Doors Open at 6:30pm for Libations & Lively Conversation – Free Admission!

October 2, 2025

Reserve on Eventbrite for a lively evening with  A.I. expert and Mill Valley resident Susan Gonzalez, who will  join us in conversation covering basics about how artificial intelligence can improve our daily lives. Gonzalez will be be answering questions that range from “Why does that chatbot want to be my friend?” to “Is it my imagination or is my  A.I. tool hallucinating?” Gonzalez, the founder and CEO of non-profit AIandYou, previously served as a policy exec at Facebook and on the National A.I. Advisory Committee advising the White House A.I. initiative office.

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The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Mill Valley Hosts Pet Supply Drive – Throughout October!

October 2, 2025

The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Mill Valley Hosts Pet Supply Drive – Throughout October!

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Woander Owner Matthew Purdon Brings Families Into a Living Fairy Tale with The Wylding Woods!

October 1, 2025

Given a mission by the storybook fairy Lexivandrielle, adventurers set out to awaken the ancient spirit Greenheart, finding clues, casting spells, and helping magical fairy tale creatures. “Our live experience invites children to become an integral part of the story where their actions drive the adventure forward,” says Director and Writer Matthew Purdon. “In today’s screen-saturated world, this is a rare opportunity for kids to not just consume but co-create a fairy tale together surrounded by natural beauty.” Purdon, a trained actor, artist and technology designer, was the co-founder of Odyssey Works, an early pioneer in transformative immersive experiences. He first dreamed up The Wylding Woods. on walks through the redwoods with his children and then further developed it through workshops and playtests with Bay Area families, culminating in a sold-out preview last June.

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Sweetwater Music Hall Fall Lineup: From Pink Talking Fish to Zepparella, Reggae, Bluegrass, and Beyond!

September 29, 2025

Sweetwater Music Hall, the storied Mill Valley nonprofit venue that has been a home to the counterculture and beyond since 1972, keeps the fall calendar packed with music for Deadheads, hippies, and fans of every genre. Jam fans will zero in on Pink Talking Fish, the beloved fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish, performing November 1 and 2. For those who live in the Allman Brothers’ zone, Freestone Peaches hit the stage October 4, while Zeppelin devotees will be thunderstruck by Zepparella, bringing two nights of classic rock fire October 17–18.

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Our First Tuesday Artwalk Artist is Beth Davila Waldman! She’ll Show Her Work on Oct. 7th from 5:30-7:30pm and Throughout the full Month of October. Her Show Is Entitled: ‘Desert Intersections’!

September 28, 2025

Beth Davila Waldman is a cross-disciplinary artist using photography, painting, assemblage and installation. Her work explores the impact of socio-political trends on cultural landscapes, often through imagery laden with indicators of economic and social status, presented in a manner that emulates the sheer stress of imposed change. Waldman’s constructed vistas re-conceive the notion of sanctuary amidst the realities of colonization, and invite meditations on civil access. Waldman imbues her work with a unique materiality by printing or transferring photographs on a plethora of materials—from tarp to sails, canvas to paper.

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