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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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Former MV City Councilman Files Appeal to Reverse Planning Commission’s Unanimous Approval of the Proposed Treehouse Project at Former BofA Building

November 2, 2023

Wachtel seeks to compel the City Council to reverse the decision on a number of grounds, including that “there was no consideration of the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” that it went against the city’s MV2040 General Plan, as well as noise, parking and the membership concept.

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SF Chronicle Highlights Bay Area Death Care Workers Who’ve Charted Unconventional Paths in the Industry, Including Mill Valley’s Serene, Natural Fernwood Cemetery

November 2, 2023

“To speak to Bay Area death care workers who’ve charted unconventional paths in the industry is to realize that many fears of death are disguised desires to avoid honestly assessing our lives. It’s also to realize that creating ritual and meaning around death is its own kind of art.”

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Calling Female Entrepreneurs: A Trio of Local Marin Founders Host an Evening of Inspiration, Resilience, Innovation & More – Assembly, Nov. 15th, 5:30-7:30

November 2, 2023

The trio “seeks to provide both networking opportunities and encouraging lessons and insights from panel trailblazers in our own backyard,” Powers says. “From a birds eye view to curated questions related to the panelists’ business this ambitious team hopes you leave with at least one take away that inspires an action.”

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Dazzled by the Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Amanda and Richard Weld Expand their Ultra-Creative Tantrum Shop to Mill Valley

October 31, 2023

“Walking around the property, you could feel the incredible care, the sound of the huge lumber trucks rolling through the old yard. “It almost feels as if Matt and his team built the place from scratch – it’s incredible,” Richard Weld says.

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Sound the Alarm: Marin’s Costs Associated With Needed Sea Level Defense Could Reach $17 Billion

October 31, 2023

Dana Brechwald, a climate official at the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, stepped into that breach last month, telling the Marin County Board of Supervisors that Marin County is facing about $17 billion in expenses to protect itself from the rising sea, the second highest cost estimate in the Bay Area, according to the Marin Independent Journal.

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City of Mill Valley, MV Chamber Once Again Celebrate United Against Hate Week, Nov. 12-18, Promote Art Contest to Illustrate What Kindness in Mill Valley Means, and Much More

October 30, 2023

The City of Mill Valley and the Mill Valley Chamber are poised to celebrate United Against Hate Week from November 12-18, 2023, joining cities across the country in a call for local civic action to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to safety and civility. This year, we invite the youth of Mill Valley to participate in a powerful art-driven expression against hate and bias. It’s your voice, your message of hope, and your vision of “Kindness in Mill Valley” that we want to share.

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Art, To Go: Marin Cultural Association, Marin County Free Library Branches Unveil New ‘On the Wall’ Program Allowing Patrons to Borrow Art Via a Library Card

October 30, 2023

“We think it’s really exciting that art will be available to borrow with a library card, just like a book or a magazine,” said Raemona Little Taylor, an assistant director at the library. “This is a way for us to support a diverse group of local artists and enhance the library’s collections. It’s also a way to give library cards new power.”

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Longtime Mill Valley Resident and Former Marin County Planning Director Marjorie Macris Dies at 88

October 30, 2023

Marjorie W. Macris, 88, longtime Mill Valley resident and former Marin County Planning Director, died of heart failure at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco on October 16, 2023. Born in Chicago and raised in the Midwest, Marge graduated from York Community High School in Elmhurst, Illinois, in 1952. At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign,…

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Oct. 30

October 29, 2023

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Southern Marin Fire Protection District Seeks Candidates for a Rewarding Career in Public Service as Safety Fire Inspector

October 28, 2023

The Southern Marin Fire District is seeking qualified candidates for an open position on the district’s board of directors.

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Mill Valley, Sausalito Chapters of Marin Villages Host More Free Tech Training Series for Older Adults – Nov. 1st & 8th

October 28, 2023

The third of the three part series will cover “Safety,” including how to stay safe on technology and avoid scams. Session will include time for basic technology questions. There will be 45 minutes of training followed by questions and answer. This is an opportunity to become comfortable with your computer, phone or tablet and have your questions answered. These trainings are free and open to anyone in Marin County 60 years+.  

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Planning Commission Approves Proposed Treehouse Project at Former BofA Building and Makes a Compelling Case for More Vibrancy and Less Car Dependency

October 25, 2023

“This is a challenging place to try to get anything approved,” Commissioner Greg Hildebrand said. “It’s a lot of the same issues: noise, privacy, parking. If this doesn’t move forward, it could sit empty for five years.” “This is going to bring more people downtown, and it will help the businesses around it.” 

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