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.
MVSD Is Set to Undergo a Major Transformation of MVMS With a Middle School Modernization Project Many Years in the Making!
The Mill Valley Middle School Modernization Project represents a significant investment in the future of the community’s education infrastructure. With the support of the City and active participation from the public, the project aims to create a modern, efficient, and inspiring environment for students and staff alike.
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SFGATE Unveils First-Ever Winners of the Best of Bay Area 2024 and, Not Surprisingly, Mill Valley Got Some Love
To no surprise on our part, Mill Valley businesses and nonprofits were successful in capturing awards across a variety of business types, a particularly massive achievement considering the fact that SFGate’s Best of Bay Area included the entire Bay Area in its purview: “A reader-driven popularity contest with more than 150 categories accepting nominees, per Editor in Chief’s Grant Marek.
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Marin JCC Hosts Summer Nights Concerts – Wonder Bread 5 on July 13th, Pacific Mambo Orchestra on August 3rd
It’s almost time to get those dancing shoes on as the Marin JCC Hosts Summer Nights Concerts – Wonder Bread 5 on July 13th, Pacific Mambo Orchestra on August 3rd!
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of June 24
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Editorial: Bipartisan Duo Seeks to Address American Unhappiness by “Restoring the Common Good Initiative” and Exploring the Reasons Behind the Dissatisfaction
For U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, the report confirmed something they had been discussing for a while: that despite the high quality of life many Americans enjoy, people seem more dour, anxious and, well, unhappy than ever before.
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O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Hosts Readings From Molly Giles, Katy Butler and Abby Wasserman – July 9, 7pm, Free With RSVP
On Tuesday, July 9 at 7pm in the OHCA Gallery, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts are hosting readers from a trio of brilliant writers. (Free but RSVP encouraged). The great Molly Giles is reading with Katy Butler and Abby Wasserman on July 9. “Please join us for an evening of readings from three very talented Marin authors,” says Erma Murphy, executive director of the OHCA.
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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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Are America’s Favorite Farmers Markets in Marin, Sonoma or Napa counties? The American Farmland Trust is Giving away $15k
Are America’s favorite farmers markets in Marin, Sonoma or Napa counties? This summer, American Farmland Trust is giving away $15,000 and more in total prizes to America’s favorite farmers markets to be determined by YOUR VOTE! Now in its 16th year, America’s Farmers Market Celebration™ is the only annual national ranking of America’s favorite farmers markets. We invite…
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Remember the Wiggle and the Fervor that Followed About What to Do With the Additional Space? City Officials Have the Budget to Expand the Plaza
Regardless of where you stood on the possible extension of Depot Plaza at the time, one thing was clear: Mill Valley residents, businesses, employees and Mill Valley-adjacents had thoughts, as City officials received more than 1,800 individual responses to the survey. That’s more responses than the city received on any issue in recent memory, according to officials. (The who followed the Treehouse or Subway might disagree.)
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As Electricity Bills Soar, MCE Offers Relief: Residents and Businesses Eligible for MCE Cares Credit Get up to $25 in Monthly Credits
“No one should have to choose between feeding their family and keeping the lights on,” said Shanelle Scales-Preston, MCE’s Board Chair and City of Pittsburg Councilmember. “That’s why MCE is helping the most vulnerable folks in our community. Since 2020, we’ve provided $62 million in bill relief aimed at keeping our service more affordable and equitable, while being better for the planet.”
Read MoreMill Valley City Council Once Again Toasts ‘The Best of Us,’ This Time Honoring the Remarkable Contributions of the Force of Nature That Is Hugh Kuhn
The latest recipient of well-deserved kudos was Hugh Kuhn – as Mayor Urban Carmel put it, “who are the best of us. They are the people that give of themselves with their intelligence, their passion, often times their pocketbook – it makes our community special.”
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On the Heels of an Impactful, Festive Juneteenth at Tam High With MV Rec and Hip Hop for Change, Let’s Celebrate This Treasured Holiday More Broadly Today!
In 2021, Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday. And, that’s about the time a certain segment of our country’s population became aware of Juneteenth. Just because the holiday seemingly appeared overnight, doesn’t mean it wasn’t always there.
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