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Amy Torgeson, an Artist Working in Printmaking and Collage, Is the MV Chamber’s Selection as Artist of the Month for March! ArtWalk is next Tuesday, March 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm
Amy Torgeson is an artist working in printmaking and collage, and she’s been chosen as the Mill Valley Chamber’s selection as Artist of the month for March! Her work explores the collaborative relationship between both methods; printmaking provides material for collage, and the layering and multi-dimensional qualities of collage make their way back into her printmaking. In addition to her artistic practice, she has spent over a decade teaching writing and art through arts organizations and after-school programs. She now leads art workshops in her Sausalito studio at ICB/ART. ArtWalk is next Tuesday, March 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Read MoreExciting News! City of Mill Valley, Tam High College & Career Center Host the 2025 Marin Youth Job Fair on Wednesday, March 26, 3:30-6PM at the Mill Valley Community Center!
Why a focus on Youth? Young employees often bring a willingness to embrace new technologies and can help businesses stay current with evolving market trends. Investing in our youth helps them develop confidence and working habit that will help prepare them for future leadership roles. Bringing young people into our local businesses strengthens their connection to our community and fosters civic engagement a sense of belonging
Read MoreCity Council Discusses After Action Report on December 27, 2024 Flooding
“We were caught off guard by the three inches of rain in three hours, a really significant water main break, and our pump station not having the right amperage in a storm like this,” Cusimano said. “That is really unprecedented, but it caught us off guard… and we fell short on engagement and communication.” He emphasized that while staff worked hard during the event, the City must improve its emergency response and communication strategies moving forward.
Read MoreCity of Mill Valley Launches New Website Domain @ cityofmillvalley.gov
“Switching to a .gov domain reassures the public that the information on our website is official and trustworthy,” said City Manager Todd Cusimano. “It also helps us work more smoothly with our federal partners and strengthens our efforts to combat disinformation.”
Read MoreHelp Clove Galilee and Jenny Rogers, Former Mill Valley Arts and Recreation Director, Recover After Wildfires
Clove and Jenny are pillars of their community who now face the challenge of rebuilding their lives after experiencing unprecedented losses. They are overwhelmed by where to start, and any contribution will be immensely appreciated. We are raising funds to help them with immediate needs like clothing, housing, food and essentials, as well as to rebuild their home in the aftermath of this terrible tragedy. At top left is a photo showcasing their home and the fruits of their love and labor.
Read MoreMel Ziegler, Who’s Had a Multi-Faceted Career as a Journalist, Author, Entrepreneur, Founder of Banana Republic and The Republic of Tea, Is Set to Showcase His Work at the MV Chamber
“Turning away thought, I fall into a relaxed pace of working for the painting, The pictures start to build themselves. One stroke leads to the next and hours pass. Marks and colors swarm around and in me to find their way on to the canvas. I have no expectation except the unexpected. Here outside of time, surprise follows surprise. Ultimately the marks and colors come to agreement. The picture is complete. From the silence I see the work. As I look into the nameless field newly painted, the work whispers a name.”
Read MoreSF Chronicle: Treasured San Francisco Restaurant Piccino to Expand to in the Presidio First and in Mill Valley in Early 2026, Near the Seaplane Adventures Space Along the Waterfront
According to food reporter Elena Kadvany, after nearly two decades in the Dogpatch neighborhood, beloved San Francisco restaurant Piccino is expanding to two new locations – first in the Presidio and, likely in Mill Valley in early 2026, set at 242 Redwood Highway Frontage Rd., the space near Seaplane Adventures facility along the waterfront.
Read MoreMarin Voice From Ace Thelin, of Forest Knolls: Sadly, Rampant Homelessness a Sign That Capitalism Is Working as Intended
Capitalism is thriving because morality and common decency is absent from the policies imposed by the capitalist class. The way I see it, high demand (lots of people) and low supply (not enough available housing) will always create fierce competition and drive up the cost of rent and mortgage payments. When adequate housing is guaranteed, the rental market will crumble. People will no longer sign a contract in which half or a third of their income goes to rent because they will no longer have the fear of being homeless.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Bay Area Planners to Poll Residents on Transportation Tax
“We are supportive of a measure to go forward,” Marin County Supervisor Stephanie Moulton-Peters, a member of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, said at its special meeting on Monday. “I have always supported a 10-year measure, just trying to get closer to the problem at hand, but I’m sympathetic to other organizations that may need capital projects to get the votes they need to pass.”
Read MoreMill Valley’s Santa Is Back in Town and Excited to Engage With Your Kiddos at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard (129 Miller Ave.) Thu./12th & Fri./13th (4-6pm) & Again and Friday/14th & Sat. 15th, 12pm-2pm
Hohoho, hold your horses and reindeer. Santa is in town! Whether you have seen Santa yourself during the lighting of the tree this past Sunday (see below), at the Depot or you are planning to book a visit with Santa, be informed that this year, Santa announced publicly that he is coming out more strongly for his principles and beliefs.
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