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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.

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Marin Author Addresses Climate Concerns in Magical ‘Open the Floodgates’

September 5, 2026

Marin writer Nina Schuyler launches her novel “Open the Floodgates” at Green Apple Books on the Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Peter Seeger via Bay City News). Marin author and writing instructor Nina Schuyler focuses on her passion for environmental conservation in her latest novel, a modern fable that imagines…

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Save the Date for Concerts in the Plaza

September 5, 2026

SAVE THE DATE FOR CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA!WHEN?Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 11:00am-7:30pmWHERE? Mill Valley Downtown PlazaABOUT THIS FREE EVENT Concerts in the Plaza is all about bringing people together through great live music. Each summer, the series transforms downtown into a gathering place where friends, families, and neighbors can relax, connect, and enjoy performances by some of the…

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Goodman’s Women’s Appreciation Day Event

September 5, 2026

Goodman Building Supply will be hosting their annual Women’s Appreciation Day event this coming Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 from 6:45am-7:00pm and we were hoping that we could possibly add it to the Mill Valley Chamber calendar to get the word out a bit more. Goodie’s Annual Women’s Appreciation Day is back—and we’re making this year’s…

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Marin Elections Monitoring Litigation on Mailing Ballots

September 5, 2026

Ballot mailing plans remain unchanged; Voters encouraged to prepare and vote early Marin County, CA — The Marin County Elections Department is closely monitoring legal challenges to a recently published United States Postal Service (USPS) rule affecting the delivery of mail ballots. Recent court action has temporarily blocked USPS from implementing the rule. As of September 2, USPS is prohibited…

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Discover the 2026 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Exhibiting Artists!

September 5, 2026

Sept 19 & 20 | Old Mill Park 150 Local & International Juried Fine Artists At the center of the festival are 135 juried fine artists showcasing exceptional artwork spanning painting, jewelry, sculpture, photography, textiles, woodworking, ceramics, mixed media, and more. Each year, artists are selected by an independent jury, creating a diverse and high-quality…

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Creekside Golden Hour

September 5, 2026

We are looking forward to gathering at the Cabin tomorrow for our last Creekside Friday of the season. Marble Party will be playing which feels right since it has become a tradition to have them close things out. Join us for a lovely evening under the redwoods.Oktoberfest is coming up in just a few weeks.…

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Awards Watch: Sean Penn, Karen Pittman, Daveed Diggs, Boots Riley Join 2026 San Quentin Film Festival

September 4, 2026
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Businesses on the Move in Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties: Sept. 3 Report

September 4, 2026

Check out which companies are leasing and buying office, retail, industrial and multifamily properties in Sonoma, Marin, Napa and Mendocino counties via the following deals. Leases Transaction key: Square footage at address, city; property type; tenant; tenant’s agent; property owner; listing agent; transaction date (occupancy date) Marin County 55,407sf at 23 Mark Drive, San Rafael;…

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James Gray to Receive Director Award From Mill Valley Film Festival

September 4, 2026
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MarinIJ: Bay Area Tech Layoffs Already Top Last Year as More Job Cuts Surface

September 4, 2026

SAN JOSE — The number of tech industry job cuts in 2026 in the Bay Area has already surpassed 2025, following downsizing disclosures by companies such as PayPal, Amazon and Synopsys. Through the start of September, tech companies have revealed plans to eliminate 12,947 jobs in the region, 27% higher than the 10,170 disclosed for all…

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MarinIJ: Tiburon Allocates Extra Funds for El Niño Defense

September 4, 2026

Tiburon has approved a $75,000 budget amendment to purchase additional storm response and emergency preparedness supplies ahead of a potentially severe rain season. Meteorologists predict strong El Niño conditions in the region starting in October. The climate pattern and the prospect of king tides have Marin municipalities preparing for potential flooding. “Given the Town’s vulnerable…

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Marin IJ: Mill Valley Officials Push for Services Tax Extension

September 4, 2026

Mill Valley is asking voters to extend a $300 annual parcel tax to finish repaving streets and trim vegetation for fire prevention. Measure T on the Nov. 3 ballot would extend the city’s municipal services tax for a decade. It requires a two-thirds approval majority to pass. “For almost 40 years, Mill Valley’s municipal services…

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