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.
Local Kitchens Mill Valley Unveils Partnership with New York City’s Queen of Falafel, Chef Einat Admony
Local Kitchens has partnered with the creator of the highly lauded New York City restaurants, Balaboosta and Taim, and James Beard semi-finalist, Chef Einat Admony, to create Yalla Falafel. Known as the ‘Queen of Falafel’, Chef Einat is celebrated for her authentic use of spices, sauces and cooking methods from various Mediterranean cultures.
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Fast-Growing Avelo Airlines Joins Mill Valley Chamber, Offer Discounts With Code
Avelo Airlines was founded with a simple purpose — to Inspire Travel. Since taking flight on April 28, 2021, from Burbank, CA to Sonoma, CA, Avelo has continued to expand and now operates a Crew base at Sonoma County Airport (STS). Avelo offers travelers everyday low fares, time and money-saving convenience, and a refreshingly smooth, caring and reliable travel experience. To explore current routes from Sonoma County Airport and to book your next trip, visit AveloAir.com.
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Since 2021, a Thriving Partnership Between Mill Valley Park & Rec and Soma Aquatics Has Provided Pool Access, Lifeguards & Basic Swim Instruction to All, Regardless of Socioeconomic Status!
“I love the duality of our program,” says Jennifer Morris, a longtime supporter of the program. “Families benefit from the free learn-to-swim lessons, high schoolers benefit from meaningful, hands-on volunteer experience,” noting that the program has one paid Site Supervisor position, which they fill with a high school student. “The paid position is a great opportunity for a high schooler to get leadership experience.”
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of August 12
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Marin Magazine Unveils 2024 Best of Marin County and, Once Again, Mill Valley Garners a Ton of Honors Across an Array of Categories
To no surprise on our part, Mill Valley businesses and nonprofits were successful in capturing awards across a variety of business types, particularly in Dining, Mill Valley romped, including Le Marais Bakery, Super Duper Burger, Floodwater, Kitchen Sunnyside, Samurai Sushi, Prabh Indian Kitchen, Watershed, The Junction, Cantina, Playa, Joe’s Taco Lounge, Sol Food, Corner Bar, Depot Cafe, Antone’s East Coast Sub Shop, Mill Valley Market, Hook Fish Co., Buckeye Roadhouse, Bungalow 44, Mamahuhu, Piatti, Lam’s Kitchen, Piazza D’Angelo, La Ginestra and Gravity Tavern.
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Mill Valley Engine No. 9 Reconstruction Garners In-Depth Coverage from San Francisco Chronicle Reporter’s Carl Nolte
Organizers have several sites in mind, the IJ reports, though they are mum on specifics. Proposals still have to be vetted, Runner said, acknowledging that there are few potential sites left in Marin. “We’re still working on the long-term goals,” Runner said. The restoration work on the 103-year-old, 36-ton engine is being guided by brothers Jeff and Don Millerick at a workshop in Sebastopol.
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Marin Voice: County’s Historic Push Against Housing Inadvertently Fuels Climate Change
Clearly, climate change is the environmental battle of our lifetimes. Millions of lives, countless coastal regions and an inconceivable number of species, as well as ecosystems, are on the line. While Marin doesn’t need to replicate San Francisco, it cannot consider itself pro-environmental while doing nothing. As a place that will face rising sea levels and increasingly common wildfires head-on, the answer is clear: It must build more homes.
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Dick Spotswood: Design, Compatibility Are Key for Proprosed Strawberry Housing Plans
“This type of project is something that is unprecedented in our unincorporated county,” Jones told the San Francisco Chronicle. She said the state is prioritizing adding a variety of housing to well-off neighborhoods with abundant resources, “as this project would do.”The county’s report, which took more than three years to finish, highlights the project’s impact, including traffic and noise. Neighbors have objected to the size of the project, lobbying against it since it was announced.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of July 29
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Curtain Theatre Returns to Old Mill Park With Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream – August 10, 11,17,18,24,25,31, Sept. 1, 2 –2 pm, Sat., Sun., Labor Day Monday – Free!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream has always lived up to its name, a mad dash into delusion that transforms all who experience it. A quartet of lovers leave the court of Theseus and Hippolyta, evading a blocking parent and unjust law. They enter the realm of the contending fairy rulers, Oberon and Titania, and supernatural sidekicks that include Robin Goodfellow, better known as Puck. For a special performance on Saturday August 17, the show will move from the stage into the redwood groves.
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SF Chronicle: ‘Unprecedented’ Marin County Housing Project in Strawberry Moves Forward Amid Neighbor Pushback
“This type of project is something that is unprecedented in our unincorporated county,” Jones told the San Francisco Chronicle. She said the state is prioritizing adding a variety of housing to well-off neighborhoods with abundant resources, “as this project would do.”The county’s report, which took more than three years to finish, highlights the project’s impact, including traffic and noise. Neighbors have objected to the size of the project, lobbying against it since it was announced.
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Sweetwater to Host a Free ‘Jaws’ Music & Movie Night, with a Tribute to Jaws by The Shark Alley Hobos, followed by a ‘Jaws’ Screening – August 30th
The Sweetwater always something else up its proverbial sleeve. On Friday, August 30th, just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the Sweetwater is hosting a “Jaws” music and movie night, with a musical tribute to Jaws by The Shark Alley Hobos, followed by a screening of the horror classic “Jaws.”
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