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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.

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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Annie Leese Thistle Reopens TumbleSpot on Miller Avenue Near Joe’s Taco Lounge

January 29, 2024

“After closing our doors in 2020, TumbleSpot is back and ready to serve our families again!” Thistle says. “We offer a variety of programs designed to build skills and cultivate fun for children through the age of 10. Our curriculum has been carefully developed by industry professionals and offers incredible growth opportunities for our littlest members through our AcroStars.

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Marin JCC Hosts SF Jewish Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest” – Feb. 1st, 8th & 15th

January 29, 2024

The acclaimed San Francisco Jewish Film Festival has unveiled its lineup for Osher Marin JCC’s “Best of the Fest” Film Festival , which is set for February 1st, 8th and 15th. The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival is the oldest Jewish film festival in the world.

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Marin Voice: Felecia Gaston, Founder of the Marin City Historical and Preservation Society, Touts Educational Exhibit Honors Contributions of Black Marinship Workers

January 29, 2024

In various parts across America, states are removing Black history from schools. The Marin County Office of Education is doing the opposite. It gives me great pleasure to partner with the Office of Education to host the Marin City historical traveling exhibit and publication, “A Brand New Start … This is Home” into the 62 public school libraries and classrooms.

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A $175k State Grant Will Fund MARINet’s Project to Enhance the Reliability and Speed of Internet Services and Contribute to Local Digital Literacy Initiatives

January 28, 2024

The updates will be funded by a $175,211 state grant to MARINet, a group of public and academic libraries in the county, according to a Marin County press release published on Thursday. The project will be completed over the next year with the help of local firm Marin IT.

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Newsweek Names Redwood Credit Union One of ‘America’s Best Credit Unions’

January 28, 2024

Newsweek’s inaugural study analyzed the financial health, operational performance, and customer evaluations of nearly 4,800 regional credit unions across the U.S. to identify the best 250. RCU ranked in the top 10 of California-based credit unions.

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MV Rotary Hosts Shirley Hasley, Mill Valley’s First Black Teacher, Who Has Dedicated Her Life to Educating Children – Feb. 6, 12pm

January 27, 2024

On threat of violence, Shirley was forced to seek housing outside the city limits. 

In her first year as a teacher, this 22-year-old young woman was assigned to travel with students being bused from Mill Valley to Marin City. It was desegregation in 1965. Was Shirley a natural fit? Hardly. Her presence was resented by many in Marin City. She was called an “Uncle Tom” and she needed police protection. 

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Mill Valley Planning Commission Begins Critical Rezoning Process

January 24, 2024

The Mill Valley Planning Commission, led by Senior Planner, Advanced Planning Danielle Staude, began the re-zoning process this week. The lengthy hearing saw the commission take action to recommend adoption the of the re-zonings in the ordinance and to establish regulations for their housing overlays. The commission will further discuss objective design standards at the Feb 13th Planning Commission hearing. 

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The Marin Economic Forum Hosting its Annual Event, ‘Forecasting the Future,’ on Feb. 7th at the Jonas Center on the Novato Campus of College of Marin

January 24, 2024

This year the theme is “business attraction in Marin County” and will feature several speakers on the topics of commercial real estate, transportation options for employers and a showcase of a business starting and growing in Marin.

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Jason and Michelle Nelson, Mill Valley Chamber Ambassadors of the Month for February 2024, Are a Perfect Match – Both In Life and Business – All to the Benefit of Mill Valley

January 24, 2024

“We are yin and yang, traditionally,” Jason says. “I’m more left brain, linear, logical, analytical, and Michelle is the right brain thinker – multi-tasker, creative. She takes the lead on our home sales business.” The seed was first planted at a Halloween party at Bungalow 44.

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Get This MV Middle Schooler Over the Finish Line and Off to Mundialito Cup in Spain in March 2024!

January 23, 2024

Preciado, a 6th grade Mill Valley Middle School student who was selected to play in the Mundialito Cup in Spain in March 2024, the Youth World Cup, is one of a handful of kids in California who were chosen for this opportunity. Unfortunately, there are no scholarships being offered, so Preciado needs some support – and he is almost there.

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Mill Valley Philharmonic Presents ‘A Musical Valentine,’ With Music From the Likes of Tchaikovsky, Dvorak & Much More – Feb. 9-10

January 22, 2024

Like all live music arts organizations, the nonprofit Mill Valley Philharmonic continues to rebound with creativity, innovation and beautiful performances. The latest of those performances is set for February 9th at 8pm and February 10th at 4pm at the Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church at 410 Sycamore Avenue in Mill Valley.

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

January 21, 2024

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