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Supporters, Opponents Ramp Up Their Case For and Against Measure, Which Seeks to Upgrade Facilities at the Five Tamalpais Union High District Schools to the Tune of $517 Million in Bonds
Voters in the district will consider a proposal to repair and upgrade the district’s five high schools. If approved, Measure A authorizes $517 million in bonds at legal rates, levying $30 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding ($36 million annually) with independent oversight, annual audits, no funds for administrators and all funds locally controlled.
Read MoreA Little Drizzle Can’t Stifle the Holiday Spirit as Mill Valley Winterfest Pt. 2 Delivers a Heartwarming, Multi-Faceted Extravaganza!
The event was vast and multi-dimensional, including great performances from the one and only Millbillies, Marin Conservatory of Dance, Ellie McKee and Roco Dance & Fitness, as well as a bunch of great children’s games and activities like the huge slide, a jumpy house, cornhole and an array of additional activities, both inside and outside at the Community Center.
Read MoreFamous4 Is Alive & Well: Larry ‘the Hat’ Lautzker’s Pop-Up Shop at 31 Sunnyside Ave. #4 Behind Kitchen Sunnyside Remains Your Go-To Spot for Hip Apparel
Since his arrival in Mill Valley in 1974, Larry “the Hat” Lautzker, purveyor of hip apparel, producer of an array of live concerts as well as some of the 94941’s most cherished events, including the Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade and the Community Block Party for more than 15 years, has been a force of nature unto himself.
Read More“Please Do Not Eat the Display”: Teresa Rea and Friends Have Created an Incredible Gingerbread House Replica of the Depot Cafe & Bookstore – Don’t Miss This Must-See Creation!
Rea has teamed up with the Depot Cafe & Bookstore on a gorgeous replica “Gingerbread Dream” house, located within the bookstore. Rea had some help from her friends Adrienne, Jill, Maggie and Tom – in “elfabetical order.”
Read MoreMill Valley Winterfest Returns on Dec. 17th for a Massive Holiday Bash at the Community Center – Indoors and Outside, 12-4pm!
We are FAR from finished. On Sunday, Dec. 17th from 12-4pm at the Community Center, we’ll have another lineup of great performances – including the one and only Millbillies, Sweaty Baby, Marin Conservatory of Dance, Rock the Ages, Ellie McKee and Roco Dance & Fitness, as well as a bunch of great children’s games and activities like the huge slide, a jumpy house, cornhole and an array of additional activities, both inside and outside at the Community Center. We’ll have Cousin’s Maine Lobster and Hopmonk food trucks, a beverage program for adults and kiddos alike, and much more and live music throughout the day.
Read MoreMill Valley Library Foundation Launches Annual Year-End AppealToasts More Than $1 Million in Grants to the MV Public Library since 2011
Your support helps make it possible for the Mill Valley Public Library to increase access for all by offering a wide range of free programs and services such as WiFi in the Plaza, ‘Tech to Go’, expanded digital content and streaming services, and both in-person and virtual programs for kids, teens, and adults.
Read MoreWhat a Wonderful Winterfest!! Part One Is In the Books – See You All Again on Dec. 17th for a Massive Holiday Bash at the Community Center, 12-4pm!
With the grateful support of our partners at Mill Valley Recreations’ Mill Valley Community Center, the second half of our two-part Winterfest will feature another fantastic lineup of singers, dancers and musicians to perform from 12-4pm, along with great activities, Cousin’s Maine Lobster and Hopmonk food trucks, a beverage program for adults and kiddos alike, and much more. Performers on 12/17include the one and only Millbillies, Sweaty Baby, Marin Conservatory of Dance, Rock the Ages, Ellie McKee and Roco Dance & Fitness.
Read MoreMill Valley Lumber Yard Hosts a Bonanza of Fun Events for this Holiday Season – Dec. 7-10
The Mill Valley Lumber Yard Holiday Faire is back! Feel the winter spirit and join us December 7-10th for live music, unique holiday shopping, photos with Santa, a dog parade, crafts, delicious food, warm drinks and a seat by the fire pit to enjoy the festivities.
Read MoreMV Chamber Hosts Artist Barry Toranto’s ‘Windowscape’ Photography in December – Artwalk is Dec. 5, 5:30-7:30
“The Windowscapes are each a single exposure,” Toranto says. “Window reflections merge with what is on the other side of the glass. These photographs are not created by layering. Looking through glass is always surprising. Changing the camera angle changes the reflection: shadows change the way the objects show or do not show. Inanimate objects in a window can seem to have personality, as photographs are inanimate and yet arouse feelings.”
Read MoreDon’t Miss PAAM’s Holiday Spectacular at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre – Dec. 2nd at 7pm, Dec. 3rd 1pm
Performing Arts Academy of Marin (PAAM), Mill Valley residents Annie and DJ Thistle’s multi-faceted artistic juggernaut that seeks to equip young artists with well-rounded, whole-person dance and theater arts training and the confidence to take on whatever path they choose, is getting ready for their annual Holiday Spectacular, this time at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco.
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