Posts Tagged ‘Climate Change’
Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of May 5th
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Read MoreWith Plenty of Help, The Mill Valley Music Fest Is Once Again Powered by Zero-Emission Batteries, Thanks to a Reconstituted Group of Brilliant Minds From Amped Solutions and Sunbelt Rentals!
Dan Martin, whose Amped Solutions leverages experts in the design, construction, financing, and operation of commercial and industrial solar and energy storage projects. They own energy storage systems themselves and are quite familiar with the changing regulatory, tax, operations, maintenance, and monitoring challenges of this asset class. Working with world-class engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms, they can design, install, and maintain a photovoltaic and/or energy storage solution for your facilities to achieve maximum energy savings across your entire commercial real estate portfolio. As the team reached out to some amazing minds within the battery power business, they connected with the ever-growing Sunbelt Rentals unit in Richmond, California.
Read MorePG&E Is Hosting an Open House for Mill Valley Customers at the Mill Valley Community Center on Thursday, May 15, from 6-8pm – They Hope to Share More About What They Are Doing to Reduce Wildfire Risk
During the event, we will share the latest updates on local wildfire safety work and provide community resources available to keep customers safe. Additionally, we will discuss critical topics affecting the community such as: Land use and substation initiatives; Electric and natural gas projects; and Customer resources and savings. This is also an opportunity for participants to ask questions, share feedback and connect with their local PG&E leaders, including North Coast Region Vice President, Dave Canny.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 27th
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Read MoreCelebrate Earth Day at the Tam Valley Earth Day Festival – Sat., April 26th, Tam Valley Commmunity Center, 11am-2pm
The event features fun activities for all ages and green exhibits about climate action, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Visitors will learn about living sustainably, using clean energy and transportation, greening up your home and garden, eating healthy food, protecting nature, and building resilient communities.
Read MoreThe Ever-Resilient, Always Creative Grace Kraaijvanger, Founder of The Hivery Co-Working Space, Revived Her Business and Hosting Grand Re-opening Happy Hour on Thursday, May 1st, 5pm-7pm!
Now they are hosting a Grand Re-opening Happy Hour on Thursday, May 1st, 5:00- 7:00 PM. RSVP Here: https://www.thehivery.com/events-calendar/2025/5/1/grand-re-opening-party. Come raise a glass with us at our beautiful new space as we kick off this exciting new chapter together. Enjoy light bites, happy hour sips, music, and connection with a vibrant community of creatives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. All are welcome to celebrate this joyful comeback—we can’t wait to see you there. Who’s Invited: Open to all! Feel free to invite a friend or two.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 20th
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Read MoreWalk for Moms: Bring Awareness to Maternal Mental Health – Sunday, May 18th, 3pm-5pm, Lagoon Park @ Civic Center
The Postpartum Support Center (PPSC) invites the Marin community to the 5th Annual Walk for Moms on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Lagoon Park (Civic Center), 160 Armory Dr., San Rafael. Held during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, this free, family-friendly event brings together hundreds of families, advocates, and local organizations to raise awareness of perinatal mental health, fund vital support services, and celebrate the strength and resilience of Marin’s mothers and families. Participants will enjoy a festive afternoon walking around the Civic Center lagoon, followed by live music, family activities, raffles, and community resources—all in support of a cause that touches families across the region.
Read MoreThe Amazing Mill Valley Children’s Garden at Edna Maguire Hosts the 4th Annual Plant Sale. 100% of Sales support the Mill Valley Children’s Garden Maintenance and Management!
Online shop is open NOW. Shop for your favorite plants and garden goodies from the comfort of home HERE. Pick up orders Wednesday April 23rd in the Garden 1:30-3:30 (80 Lomita Dr/Edna Maguire Elementary). Shop in Person during the following dates and time: Wednesday, April 23 – Celebrate Earth Day during Open Garden (1:30-3:30)! Plus, online orders will be ready for pick-up, and our in-person plant sale kicks off. Sunday, April 27 – Join us for a Plant Sale & Garden Work Party (10 AM-2 PM). Come find beautiful plants and lend a hand in the garden—it’s a great way to connect with the community and the earth! The Mill Valley Children’s Garden is a 22,000 sq. ft. organic garden, orchard and outdoor classroom, located at the Edna Maguire Elementary School.
Read MoreMV Residents’ Education Housing Partner’s 250-Unit, Affordable Apartment Project Near San Quentin For Teachers & County Employees, Have Received Unanimous Support to Take an Initial Step Toward Helping to Guarantee Rental Income for the Project
Marin County supervisors voted unanimously to take an initial step toward helping to guarantee rental income for a housing project designed to serve educators and county employees. The project, the Village at Oak Hill, envisions construction of 135 apartments on vacant land donated by the state in eastern Larkspur near San Quentin. The plan is to reserve 101 of the apartments for the employees of local schools and 34 for county employees.The project is being overseen by the Marin County Public Financing Authority, a joint partnership between Marin County and the Marin County Office of Education. It has a $16.4 million funding gap. Rising interest rates since the project launched are to blame, said Matthew Hymel, the authority’s director and a former county executive.
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