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PAAM Once Again Hosts ‘Pumpkin Bash,’ a Free Halloween Community Event – Oct. 26th, 3-5pm!
PAAM’s CEO and Mill Valley Resident, Annie Leese Thistle is “beyond thrilled to offer our Third Annual Pumpkin Bash – an idea I’ve been wanting to execute since the early days of the studio and brought to life for the first time two years ago. We are excited to have the fun activities that we had last year, as well as the opportunity to connect with our larger community. It is going to be an amazing afternoon filled with laughter, joy, music, movement, pumpkins, treats and festive fun!”
Read MoreMarin IJ: Marin City to Receive up to $10 Million in Assistance from the Federal Government to Address Flooding Projects, Part of the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Now comes word that Marin City is among a dozen economically disadvantaged communities across the nation selected to receive up to $10 million in assistance from the federal government to complete small public works projects. The $120 million in projects is being funded with money from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021. Marin City’s successful proposal was submitted by the Marin City Community Services District in collaboration with the nonprofit Marin City Climate Resilience and Health Justice.
Read MorePhil Garratt, Leader & Dedicated Volunteer for an Array of Local Events, Is Both Our Ambassador of the Month & a 2024 Spirit of Marin Honoree – He’ll Be Spotlighted on Sept. 29!
How do his fellow Mill Valley Chamber Ambassadors feel about Phil’s nurturing and unique style of galvanizing a fantastic team of fellow ambassadors? “Phil is remarkably witty and wildly amusing,” says Kelly Martin, a Chamber Ambassador and the Family Service Counselor at Fernwood in Tam Junction. “Phil Garratt is an invaluable member of the Mill Valley Chamber, leading our Ambassadors with vim, vigor, and an abundance of humor to keep everyone moving in joyful, organized productivity when needed,” says Danna Lewis, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Stakeholder Experience.
Read MoreNorth Bay Biz Journal: Marin Mini Food Hall Revamp is Part of Local Kitchens’ Expansion After $40M Investment
Co-founder and CEO Jon Goldsmith said the company last week finished a revamp of its Mill Valley location as part of the San Francisco-based chain’s move beyond its initial model for pandemic-inspired takeout. Local Kitchen is opening its wallet in a big way for upgraded and new locations across Northern California, according to the North Bay Business Journal. Those upgrades are part of a broader $40 million investment that Local Kitchens recently secured to fuel its expansion plans
Read MoreMill Valley Juggernaut Local Kitchens Expands Menu to Include Flavor Trippin,’ a Sandwich and Salad Concept From Chef Mason Hereford, Founder of Award-Winning Sandwich Shop Turkey and the Wolf
Flavor Trippin’ is a collection of sandwiches, salads, and sides that elevate nostalgic dishes with new and exciting flavors. Flavor Trippin’ is now exclusively available at 10 Local Kitchens locations throughout Northern California and is the third recent partnership between Local Kitchens and a nationally recognized chef.
Read MoreSouthern Marin Residents Give Caltrans an Earful, Urge Authorities to Revise Its Sea-Level Rise Project, and County Unveils Marin Public Health Tool Gauges Sea-Level ‘Vulnerability’
“I think our tool, our goal, was to contribute to that conversation and to add important context to more dimensions around vulnerability,” Willis said. “But from a human health standpoint, any disaster, whether it’s a heat wave or a flood, the people who tend to suffer the worst consequences are people who have social vulnerability.” Factors that make a community vulnerable include the rates of medical conditions and social isolation, especially for seniors.
Read MoreShop Early, Shop Often: Friends of the Mill Valley Library Host Another Book Sale to Support the Treasure That Is MVPL – March 23rd, 11am-4:30pm
Whether it’s illuminating the deep history of black presence and achievement in Marin City or hosting an event for Marin Stargazers on Hauke Park South – these things both happened in the past week – the Mill Valley Public Library has long been a local treasure. In additional to its massive catalogue, the Friends of the Mill Valley Library, one of the two major supporters of the library, host regular Friends of the Library In-Person Book Sales. The next one is March 23, 11-4:30pm.
Read MorePacific Sun’s Nish Nadaraja Spotlights Tamalpie & The Warehouse Owner Karen Goldberg
Pacific Sun’s Nish Nadaraja sat down for a chat with Goldberg recently. “Stopping by Tamalpie on any given night, there’s a good chance Karen Goldberg will be found sitting at the bar with her sister (Susan Griffin-Black, who Nishinterviewed in January, and who introduced me to Goldberg) and a mix of their friends. Come on in and say hi!
Read MoreWith a Bumpy Ride in the Rearview, Downtown Mill Valley Businesses Are Primed for a Massive Bounceback
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Read MoreAnnie Leese Thistle Reopens TumbleSpot on Miller Avenue Near Joe’s Taco Lounge
“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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