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.
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From Philly to Mill Valley: Incarcerated Artists From Different Prison Systems on Either End of the Country Collaborate in ‘The View From Here,’ at the Mill Valley Library Thru June 3rd
Artists incarcerated inside State Correctional Institute Phoenix, in suburban Montgomery County just outside Philadelphia, collaborated with their counterparts inside San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, near San Francisco, California, to stage an art exhibition. “The View From Here” has been on view at Paradigm Gallery in Philadelphia’s Old City. “The View From Here” will be on display from May 4th-June 3rd. Opening reception is on Tuesday, May 7th. The event is set for Thursday, May 23 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm in the Creekside Room.
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In Collaboration With Harness, the MV Chamber and 2024 Mill Valley Music Fest Are Putting Our Weight Behind a Trio of Non-Profits: Kiddo!, the Tam High Foundation and the Mill Valley Friends of Parks & Recreation – Give Back!
In 2024, we’re supporting an amazing trio of non-profit organizations that serve in vital capacities – two that support the learning and development of our students via Kiddo! and the Tam High Foundation, each of which has served as inimitable backbones for students. We’re also supporting our fields and facilities on which hundreds of kids play by shining a light on the Mill Valley Friends of Parks & Recreation, which plays a peerless role in town in financially supporting our amazing fields.
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Planning Commission Backs Draft Climate Plan, Seeks to Cut Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Nearly Half by the End of the Decade
As of 2020, 56% of the city’s emissions come from transportation, most of it from passenger vehicles. The built environment, which includes residential and commercial buildings that use natural gas, makes up 33% of the emissions. The electricity, water, waste and off-road sectors make up a small portion of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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Annual Mill Valley Volunteer Firefighters Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast is Back for 2024!
Let’s be clear: pancakes are always a good idea. That’s especially true when they serve as the tasty entree to a blockbuster Memorial Day weekend. It all begins with the return of the Mill Valley Volunteer Firefighters’ Association’s Pancake Breakfast from 7-11am in front of Mill Valley City Hall (26 Corte Madera Avenue) outside Southern Marin Fire Department Station 6 with pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, milk and coffee.
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Free Westminster Events Series in Tiburon Returns With a Panel on ‘Affordable Housing in Marin: What You Need to Know – Featuring a Trio of Housing Experts, with Marin IJ Columnist Dick Spotswood Moderating – Sunday, May 19
Today, many essential workers like first responders, teachers, nurses, and service employees commute daily. And for those with limited incomes, there are few options. Even many adults who grew up in Marin cannot afford to live here. To learn more about the issues and opportunities, please join us on Sunday, May 19, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., when Westminster Events, in partnership with the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce, presents a free panel discussion.
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Historical Society’s Annual ‘Walk Into History’ Returns With a Guided Tour Focus on ‘Community Gathering Places’ – May 26, 9am-3pm, Tix on Sale May 1
Join a guided tour of gathering places in Mill Valley where people have come together over the years for community events, entertainment, recreation, and more. Visit sites along the route from the vibrant downtown area surrounding the old railroad depot to the quiet shaded spaces of Old Mill Park. Learn about how these spaces came to be and their role in creating and sustaining the community of Mill Valley. Tours start at the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce office on Throckmorton Avenue and finish in the MV Library’s amazing History Room.
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Mill Valley Chamber to Showcase the Artwork of 16 students Tam High Students in Zachary Gilmour’s Drawing and Painting Class in May – ArtWalk is Tuesday, May 7th from 5:30-7:30!
The title of the exhibition, whose medium acrylic on canvas, is “My Community – portraits of teachers, coaches, friends, parents and other members of the community that the student wished to recognize.”
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With Summer Almost Here, Mt. Tamalpais Methodist Church Hosts a Sound Bath With Spiritual Guide Elizabeth Schriver Nykodym on May 9th, Peace Camp June 24-28
“In partnership with Spiritual Guide Elizabeth Schriver Nykodym, Mt. Tam Church welcomes you to a unique sound bath with the angels,” Wiig says. “A sound bath is a full-body meditative experience where people lie down and listen to resonant sounds. It often involves singing bowls, which create an echoing sound that ‘bathes’ people.”
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City of Mill Valley Hires Tammy Herndon as Management Analyst with Focus on DEI
The City of Mill Valley hired Herndon in April to the position of Management Analyst I with a specialized focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). With an extensive background in community service and advocacy, Herndon brings a wealth of experience to her new role, poised to drive forward the City’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment for all community members.
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 22
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Project Awareness and Special Sports (PAASS), Mill Valley Rec Host Spring Fling Silent Disco – Saturday, May 18th, MV Community Center, 4-6pm
We never get tired of extolling the amazing work of Project Awareness and Special Sports (PAASS), with the stalwart support of Mill Valley Recreation, to create award-winning programs for children with special needs. That work has spanned its multi-faceted Adaptive Needs Program and much more. The latest installment for this wonderful program is the Spring Fling Silent Disco hosted by PAASS and MV Recreation, on Saturday, May 18th 28th from 4-6pm at the Mill Valley Community Center. The event costs $5 per participant (pre-registration required).
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Art Lovers to Descend on Mill Valley and Beyond for Marin Open Studios – May 4-5, May 11-12, 11am-6pm Each Day
Over 250 artists of every stripe including sculptors, pottery, abstract and figurative painters, photographers, textile, and jewelers to name a few are participating in the 2024 Marin Open Studios, including 22 new artists. “We are delighted to present another year of our much loved open studios and to help showcase the incredibly talented and diverse art community here in Marin County, ” said Kay Carlson, co-founder and executive director of Marin Open Studios.
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