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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.

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Sweetwater Music Hall & Howard Rachelson to Host the Ever-Popular Trivia Cafe – Sunday, July 28th, 5:30pm

July 24, 2024

The folks at the Sweetwater Music Hall want to find out. They’re once again hosting the popular Trivia Cafe on Sunday, July 28th at 5:30pm, with Howard Rachelson, Marin’s trivia master and the author of the Pacific Sun’s Trivia Cafe column at the helm. “Great food menu and full bar.  Free with Prizes. Bring a Team or Come Join One!”

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ORA Presents: Sound Bath with Erica Nguyen – Sunday, July 28, 6-7pm

July 23, 2024

Come bathe in a blissful sanctuary of sound with Ora’s July Sound Bath, a celestial symphony crafted to harmonize your being from within. Be enveloped by the ethereal tones of crystal bowls, the resonant hum of Tibetan bowls, the reverberating power of the gong, the delicate whispers of chimes, and the soul-stirring melodies of the flute, among other celestial instruments. Come as you are, and let the transformative waves of sound guide you to a state of profound relaxation and renewal. Erica will help you let go and surrender to the healing frequencies, allowing them to wash away tension and restore balance within.

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The Sweetwater Music Hall’s Transition to a 501(c)3 Is An Absolute Game Changer – to the Benefit of Other Nonprofits and our Broader Community!

July 17, 2024

The legendary Sweetwater Music Hall has legions of longtime followers. But even the diehards might not know how a massively impactful restructuring of the organization over the past year will not only lift up one of the best live music venues in the Bay Area, but will also do so for a network of tangential organizations that can benefit from Sweetwater’s transition. In January, Sweetwater began operating as an IRS registered 501(c)(3) so that they can continue to provide music programming to their community and to their underserved and youth communities. The not-for-profit status also helps the Sweetwater with its fundraising efforts to continue as a pre-eminent independent Bay Area music venue.

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North Bay Biz Journal: Marin Mini Food Hall Revamp is Part of Local Kitchens’ Expansion After $40M Investment

July 16, 2024

Co-founder and CEO Jon Goldsmith said the company last week finished a revamp of its Mill Valley location as part of the San Francisco-based chain’s move beyond its initial model for pandemic-inspired takeout. Local Kitchen is opening its wallet in a big way for upgraded and new locations across Northern California, according to the North Bay Business Journal. Those upgrades are part of a broader $40 million investment that Local Kitchens recently secured to fuel its expansion plans

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Kid-Centric Shop Tantrum at MV Lumber Yard Turns One, Celebrates First Year, Touts Slim Chance Circus Performance & Free Popcorn – July 21st, 2-3pm

July 16, 2024

Tantrum – the ultra-creative retail shop that moved into the Mill Valley Lumber Yard in October 2023 – is celebrating its first anniversary, and they’re doing so with plenty of fun, as usual. They’re bringing in a Slim Chance Circus performance, as well as free popcorn, on July 21st from 2-3pm, with 10% off in MV Tantrum all day long. 

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Bicycle Retailer: Xtracycle Rolls Out Free Shipping, Assembly, Passenger System Across E-Cargo Lineup – The Leaders in Cargo Bikes Just Made Bike Buying Easier

July 15, 2024

“We want our riders to get the most out of their e-cargo bike right from the start, so including the Hooptie standard with every bike maximizes versatility and utility,” says Tibbetts. “And decking out our signature 20 mph Swoop and Stoker with a full accessory package, we can plant our flag as the best in class for quality and value at under $4,000.”

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Photographer Callie Zimmerman, a Recent Marin Academy Grad and the Winner of the EMV Guide Cover Contest, Is the MV Chamber’s First Tuesday Artwalk Artist – Aug. 6th, 5:30-7:30!

July 15, 2024

Callie Zimmerman, who just graduated from Marin Academy and will be attending Tufts University in the fall, is the Mill Valley Chamber’s selection as Artist of the month and more. “I will be pursuing a dual degree and will end with a masters in photography from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA), so I am excited to continue to pursue photography,” Zimmerman says.” She will show her work from Jul 16 through Aug 31, with First Tuesday Artwalk set for August 6th, 5:30-7:30pm.

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Marin Mag Hosts 2024 Best of County Party: Waterfront Views, Great Food & Drink, Dancing & Rubbing Elbows with the Best of the County – Aug. 9th, 6-9pm

July 15, 2024

From the team at Marin Magazine: “Join us for the Best Party of the Year: Marin Magazine’s 2024 Best of the County Party. Waterfront views, great food, great drinks (open bar!), dance under the stars and rub elbows with the best of the county. Best of all, a portion of ticket sales proceeds will benefit the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank.”

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Murphy Productions, O’Hanlon Center Serve Up Another Sunday Salon, Focusing on ‘It’s About the Light’ – July 21st, 4-7pm

July 14, 2024

For years now, Murphy Productions, the outfit from Daniel Patrick and Erma Murphy, has been hosting Sunday Salons – potluck-style meals that have attendees performing music, poetry, dance, storytelling and much more – at O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, where Murphy serves as executive director. The multi-faceted gatherings create community, inspire creativity and generally foster the vital need for connectivity. The next Sunday Salon – dubbed ‘Sunday Salon: Summer,’ is set for July 21st from 4pm-7pm. The theme is ‘It’s About the Light.’ Bring photos and memorabilia for the Day of the Dead Altar.

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Southern Marin Fire Protection District Seeks Candidates for a Dynamic Human Resources Coordinator to Join our Team

July 13, 2024

The Southern Marin Fire Protection District is seeking to find a dynamic Human Resources Coordinator to join our team. Must be passionate about working in public service. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience providing administrative assistance in the Human Resources environment, highly proficient with business technology and administrative tasks, and have a good understanding of the role of the Human Resources Department.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of July 22

July 13, 2024

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The Milley Awards Are Set To Honor Seven Mill Valleyans at the 2024 Milley Awards – Oct. 27th, Mill Valley Community Center

June 27, 2024

Seven accomplished Mill Valley residents will be honored at an elegant program and buffet supper from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, October 27 at the Mill Valley Community Center. The six will receive bronze statuettes designed by the late sculptor John Libberton. Mill Valley is the only city in Marin County that officially recognizes the talents and achievements of people in the arts.

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