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.
Mill Valley Depot Café and Bookstore Unveils Upcoming Events: Music, Trivia, Popups, Authors and More!
Upcoming Events: Music, Trivia, Popups, & Authors Trivia Night on Thursdays: Join fellow mental gymnasts at the Depot every other Thursday Evening from 5:30 – 7:30! Grab some friends and make a team! The winners are rewarded with a Depot Gift Card, and everyone else leaves with weird, valuable knowledge to drop at parties. Get email reminders here. Next up: January 30, Sonja & Bill, February 13, Nancy & Chrissie, February 27, Sonja & Bill, March 13, Nancy & chrissie
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CBS Bay Area: Bay Area Property Owners, Builders Working to Make Their Homes Fire-Resistant
In the wake of recent wildfires, homeowners and builders in the Bay Area and across California are rethinking the ways to better protect their homes. Jimmy Singer’s family has lived on the heavily wooded hillsides of Mill Valley for decades. Homes are surrounded by towering redwoods and other vegetation that can quickly become tinder for a destructive wildfire. “Living in the hills in California, we’ve thought about fires forever,” said Singer. Singer does what he can to harden his home and make it more fire-resistant, including working with neighbors to help maintain defensible space. “It kind of brings a community aspect to know that if I do all this work on my property, somebody sharing the fence line is also doing that work too,” said Singer.
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Marin IJ Editorial Board: With Sympathies for LA, Marin Prepares for Next Wildfire
The voter-approved formation of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority has advanced long-needed work to create and maintain so-called “fuel breaks” in hopes of giving fire crews a fighting chance to save neighborhoods. Crews have been working to create large fuel breaks in Ross Valley and Novato. Reducing vegetation along evacuation routes has been another priority.
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City of Mill Valley Tees Up a Quartet of Fantastic Events: Spring Faire March 29th, Re-Loved and Re-Sourced Market April 27th, PRIDE Kick-Off June 7th & Mill Valley Freedom Festival on June 14th!!
City of Mill Valley Tees Up a Quartet of Fantastic Events: Spring Faire March 29th, Re-Loved and Re-Sourced Market April 27th, PRIDE Kick-Off June 7th & Mill Valley Freedom Festival on June 14th!!
Read MoreExtramile Property Management Company’s Arash Khalatbari Lays Out the Marin County Real Estate Market
Marin County’s real estate market in early 2025 is characterized by modest fluctuations in home prices, a robust rental market with rising rents, and active investment driven by favorable interest rates. The luxury segment remains vibrant, attracting high-profile buyers. Prospective buyers, sellers, and investors should consider these trends and consult multiple sources to make informed decisions in this dynamic market.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Marin Workforce Housing Complex Edges Toward Construction Phase, Co-Powered by MV Residents’ Education Housing Partners – 250-Unit Affordable Apartment Project Near San Quentin For Teachers & County Employees
The entire village of 250 affordable apartments will rest on about 8 acres at the site of a former San Quentin State Prison gun range. It is near the Larkspur ferry terminal, a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit station, bus stops, bike trails and other amenities. The entire project, which began in the planning stages about four years ago, has been estimated to cost about $238 million.
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Longtime Henrybuilt Shop at Former Mill Valley Auto Service on Miller Ave. Incorporates an Adjacent 4,000-Square-Foot Building, the First of Five New Space Theory Showrooms to Open in US by the end of 2026
Space Theory will be located in a separate 4,000-square-foot building next to Henrybuilt in Mill Valley, and is the first of five new Space Theory showrooms scheduled to open in the United States by the end of 2026. The new Mill Valley showroom will showcase the company’s products, house a design studio and be open to the public. Space Theory offers a complete system, including storage units, pulls, integrated lighting, modular interior accessories, countertops, backsplashes and sinks solely for the kitchen.
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Monica Barbaro, 34, Who Grew up in Mill Valley and went to Tam High, Just Scored a Nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Her Role in “A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan Biopic
Monica Barbaro, 34, who grew up in Mill Valley and went to Tam High, (home of the Bay Area’s M Ill Valley Film Festival) just scored a nomination for best supporting actress for her role in “A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan biopic. The Bay Area isn’t a feature film superpower, but it pulls its weight in awards season, according to SFGate. The region also scored a well-deserved nomination for “Inside Out 2. The Bob Dylan biopic scored eight Oscar nominations, including a best picture nod and an actor nomination for Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of the icon. Barbaro plays the legendary folk musician Joan Baez, who becomes romantically entangled with Dylan as they tour together.
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Neighboring Surf + Sand Boutique, Aerena Galleries Collaborate on an Exciting Event to Provide a Portion to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – Jan. 26th
Now a pair of longstanding neighboring businesses on Throckmorton are teaming up on Sunday, January 26th to host a combination event in their adjacent spaces. Aerena Galleries is serving up an Art Showcase, a sale and live music at 1pm with wine provided by Blackbird Vineyards from 2-5pm, and Surf + Sand’s (53 Throckmorton Ave.) new owner Janis Ganaden showcasing her shop’s gorgeous retail shop all day at 53 Throckmorton Ave., with a portion of the proceeds going to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
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Kim Eagles-Smith Gallery Unveils the Exhibit of ‘In the Water,’ a Series of Paintings by Ukrainian born, Bay Area artist Valentin Popov – Feb. 4th-March 8th, with a Reception for the Artist on Feb. 4th, 5:30-7:30 pm
The Kim Eagles-Smith Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibit of ‘In the Water,’ a series of paintings by Ukrainian born, Bay Area artist Valentin Popov. February 4th through March 8th, 2025. A reception for the Artist will be held Tuesday February 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm. ‘In the Water’ a Series of Paintings by Ukrainian born, Bay Area artist Valentin Popov. February 4th through March 8th, 2025. A reception for the Artist will be held Tuesday February 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm.
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Mt. Tam Church is Hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 11th, 11am-4pm in their Fellowship Hall
In partnership with the American Red Cross, Mt. Tam Church is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, March 11th, from 11am-4pm in their Fellowship Hall. Please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=MILLVALLEY to sign up. If, at any time, appointment slots are full, please reach out to us to be added to the waitlist in case we have cancellations or last-minute no-shows. If you’re willing to be on-call, please email triciawiig@mtumc.org with your name, phone number, email address and blood type (if known). We will reach out as needed.
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SF Bay Adventures’ Hosts Valentine’s Day Sunset Sail on San Francisco Bay 2025 – Join Them in Sausalito for a Leisurely Valentine’s Day Sail, with Unforgettable Views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge at Sunset!
Step aboard the classic schooner Freda B and enjoy a magical trip back in time. Snuggle up or spend time with your BFF as we sail into the sunset. Catch views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Angel Island, Alcatraz, and the Sausalito waterfront. Schooner Freda B is a sea kind 80′ gaff rigged coastal schooner, making her one of the San Francisco Bay’s most comfortable and traditional vessels to sail. Experience the romance of yesteryear with a local, licensed Captain and Professional Crew.
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