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Save the Date: California Creates – 2nd Annual Golden State Manufacturing Form, October 13, 2026

July 22, 2026

Click to teach Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce Mail this conversation is important Good afternoon, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Kathryn Asprey, and I serve as the Director of External Affairs for the State Treasurer’s Office. On behalf of State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, the California Alternative Energy & Transportation Financing Authority…

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Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Unveils All-Star Live Music Lineup for 69th Annual Celebration

July 21, 2026

Laurie Lewis & Nina Gerber; Mark Karan and His Buds; Barry Sless, Tim Bluhm & Stephen Ingliss; Eamonn Flynn & Dublinesque, and More Perform Beneath the Redwoods September 19 & 20 Mill Valley, CA — The 69th Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has unveiled an eclectic lineup of acclaimed Bay Area musicians, bringing two full days of live performances to…

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MILLEY AWARDEES FOR 2026 ANNOUNCED!

July 20, 2026

It’s the 35th year of the Milley Awards, Mill Valley’s annual awards for creative achievement, which are held every year in October. This year the awards event, featuring a reception, buffet dinner and program, will be held Sunday, October 18 at the Mill Valley Community Center. Invitations will go out by email at the end…

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MVMS Weekly Report: 7.17.26 – Mill Valley Middle School Modernization Phase: Interim Campus Construction

July 18, 2026

Work Completed July 13 – 17  ● Finished installing dewatering wells and started dewatering operations over the weekend. Dewatering lowers  water levels under the site so excavation work can be done safely. Water that is removed is pumped to an on site tank where it is treated and then released into the storm drain system.  …

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Artist Business Accelerator

July 17, 2026

Hi Community Partners, We are looking forward to host another successful artist business cohort. If you know a local artist ready to build their business skills and grow, this is the program for them. Whether the artist is just starting to sell work or has an established practice and is ready to take it further, this program will help…

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Corte Madera Approves Housing for Seniors at Former Best Western Hotel

July 17, 2026

The Corte Madera Town Council has approved a housing project for elders at the site of the Best Western Hotel. The project at 56 Madera Blvd. will include 118 assisted-living apartments, 32 memory-care apartments, 118 parking spaces and amenities like a media room and a space for physical therapy. The plans also call for a pool…

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The Local Trade and Mystic Pack the Studio in Their First Partnership

July 17, 2026

Chamber members Mystic and The Local Trade came together to host a sold out spoon carving class last month. The packed room in Mystic’s new B-Side studio brought together members of the community to share the experience of carving spoons by hand. Using Japanese techniques and a range of tools, attendees all walked away with…

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Marin IJ: ‘Unprecedented in Scale’: Sausalito Housing Proposal Grows

July 16, 2026

Sausalito’s largest proposed housing project in decades has grown more controversial. In March, Bayspring Development Partners filed a pre-application for a 65-foot-tall structure at 1 Harbor Drive, the site of an office building across from Mollie Stone’s Market. The proposal called for 294 apartments with 46 reserved for low-, very low-, and moderate-income households. Now…

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LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL

July 16, 2026

Throckmorton’s Summer Theatre Camp presentsLegally Blonde The Musical We conclude our teen intensive summer camp with this fabulously fun, uplifting musical about discovering your true potential. Brimming with infectious energy, catchy songs and plenty of laughs, this show is a favorite among audiences of all ages! TICKETS HERE!

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MarinIJ: Dick Spotswood: How is Democratic Socialism Impacting Marin?

July 15, 2026

The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s mayor is the subject of much chatter. It’s accompanied by impressive congressional wins by other members from the Democratic Socialists of America organization – including New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Ilhan Omar from Minneapolis and 29-year-old newcomer Melat Kiros, who recently won a primary election…

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Dick Spotswood: Maintaining the Quality Schools We Demand is Expensive

July 15, 2026

“Follow the data” is a mantra applying to governments just as “follow the money” is the way to understand American politics. Statistics demonstrate the huge role that education, both public and private, plays in Marin. I asked Marin County Superintendent of Education John Carroll to provide current school data. It’s supplemented with information from California’s…

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County and PG&E Coordinate Night Work in Strawberry to Modernize Infrastructure

July 13, 2026

Joint effort streamlines undergrounding and safety upgrades along Redwood Highway Frontage Road. Marin County, CA – The County of Marin and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) are partnering to reduce construction impacts and streamline utility work in the unincorporated Strawberry area of southern Marin. PG&E’s construction begins on the evening of Sunday, June 28. The…

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