Posts Tagged ‘Depot Plaza’
Angela’s Ice Cream Co-Owner: “There’s Something About This Place. There’s the Beauty, the Connection to the Larger Bay Area – People in this Region Vote with Their Dollars”
At the other end of that Throckmorton Ave. block, there’s also no doubt that another relative newcomer, blockbuster hangout haven for a slightly different clientele is Angela’s Organic Ice Cream, the latest edition in a long line of fantastic ice cream shops in the 94941 (shout out to Baskin Robbins’ incredibly long run ‘til it closed in 2011.) In each case, the lines out the door say it all. Angela’s Organic Ice Cream was originally founded in Petaluma as Lala’s Creamery. Angela Garat and her son, Ignacio, purchased the business and recipes in 2017, and it’s been full speed ahead ever since. There is MUCH more to come, as you’ll read here.
Read MoreYes on L Campaign Hosts a Series of Community Forums @ Assembly, 319 Miller Ave., Continuing With Forums on Oct. 28th at Assembly and Oct. 29 at Assembly
On Monday, October 14th from 7-8 PM at Assembly at 319 Miller Ave., the Measure L campaign hosted a community forum about the measure, an important local initiative aimed at securing Mill Valley’s future. There are two additional Measure L Community Forums:
Meeting 2: Monday, Oct. 28 7-8 PM at Assembly, 319 Miller Ave. Mayor Urban Carmel will present the Measure and will take your questions.
Meeting 3: Tuesday, Oct. 29 7-8 PM at Assembly, 319 Miller Ave. City Council member Caroline Joachim will present the Measure and take your questions.
Yes on L Campaign Hosts a Series of Community Forums on Monday, Oct. 14th, 7-8pm @ Assembly, 319 Miller Ave., Followed by Forums on Oct. 28th at Assembly and Oct. 29 at Assembly
On Monday, October 14th from 7-8 PM at Assembly at 319 Miller Ave., a community forum about Measure L, an important local initiative aimed at securing Mill Valley’s future. This is your chance to learn how Measure L will provide the funding needed to protect our city from wildfire risks, maintain critical infrastructure like roads and emergency routes, and support needed maintenance for our beloved library and community center. With unanimous support from the Mill Valley City Council and endorsements from 12 former Mayors, Measure L has also been backed by key local organizations including the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreOn Sept. 16th, the City Council Unanimously Backed an Array of Exciting New Measures, from a Boyle Park Redesign, a Pair of Sand Volleyball Courts, Clarified Rules for Depot Plaza, the Case for Vibrancy and Much More
“The plaza was hopping all (last) weekend with families and kids and the elderly,” said Vice Mayor Stephen Burke. “It was really vibrant, and if we think back to this ordinance being addressed in 2015, the Depot was on life support entering a moment of real uncertainty. A lot has changed in our town, and the policies you’re putting are a recognition of that change. You’ve really hit your stride, and I trust that you’ll do the right thing,” Burke said to Howe.” “The intent is not to make Mill Valley into the Greek Theater,” Carmel said. “There is definitely a Mill Valley vibe. It’s not a loud rock n roll thing – just lively on the plaza. How do you bring vibrancy into downtown. We don’t control rent, but we can do certain things about how to make downtown vibrant.”
Read MoreGrace Kraaijvanger, Founder of The Hivery Co-Working Space, Is Resilience Personified and a 2024 Spirit of Marin Honoree!
The Hivery remains alive and well, even after closing the brick-and-mortar spaces, still after all these years, fully committed to serving women creating their next chapters, unveiling new membership and mentorship offerings, creating pop-up coworking sessions at local businesses, and continuing her Incubator program for women entrepreneurs. She evolved her community and created The Hivery’s Momentum Lab (a mentorship, accountability, and community for women creating solo-based businesses). In the years since, Kraaijvanger continues to blend innovation and resilience, engaging with all manner of complementary organizations to co-host events, including an Own Your Voice event at Assembly, hosting book talks and a fundraiser at Club Evexia in May 2023, a food and wellness fair in Sept. 2022, as well as a collaboration with Poet and/the Bench for a Summer Soulstice Soiree in June 2023.
Read MoreMV Friends of Parks and Recreation Gathers Again to Raise Thousands to Support Parks and Rec Projects Since 2016 – Thursday, Sept. 26, 5:30pm at the Sweetwater Music Hall
“Join us at the iconic Sweetwater for music, fun, drinks, appetizers, as well as meeting new Friends, on Thursday, September 26th beginning at 5:30 pm, says Joan Murray, one of the many board members associated with the Mill Valley Friends.” The group also includes Sara Cheen, Dennis Fisco, Brian Foster, Vice-President, Bill Higgins, Kim Jessup, Jerry Labay, President, Rich Misuraca, Greg Moore, Joan Murray
Liz Richmond, Rich Robbins, Treasurer, Julie Rocherolle and Mary Beth Todd.
City of Mill Valley Builds on Evacuation Strategies, Launches ‘Take One Car’ Campaign for Safer Wildfire Evacuations
Researchers found that by directing evacuees to use a less-frequented on-ramp to Highway 101 off Hamilton Drive, implementing a contraflow strategy on East Blithedale Avenue, and encouraging households to evacuate with only one vehicle significantly reduced overall evacuation times, cutting nearly 2 hours off the process. In response, in 2024, City officials conducted staff drills, revamped evacuation routes, and emphasized to residents the message: “Take one car, save the lives of those behind you.” This strategy ensures a faster, safer evacuation for all residents. Read about the Study.
Read MoreThe 2nd Annual Mill Valley Restaurant Rally Returns To Celebrate the Bounty of Deliciousness in the 94941, Presented by Marin Magazine and the Marin Dish – Sept. 15-22
All this amazing late summer weather gives us the ability to stroll throughout the 94941, either before or after some retail therapy, and dive into some of the best restaurants in Mill Valley! The second annual Mill Valley Restaurant Rally returns this September with a rockin’ twist. For the week of September 15-22, Mill Valley’s top restaurants are offering mouthwatering 3-course prix fixe menus from $55-$65 as well as a $10 specialty cocktail featuring local distiller Batiste Rhum.
Read MoreWhat a Thrill: KTVU Gives Our Amazing Town the Zips Trips’ Treatment, Highlighting Our Character, History, Food, Shopping, Deep Roots of Arts & Culture and Much More!!
What a Thrill: KTVU Gives Our Amazing Town the Zips Trips’ Treatment, Highlighting Our Character, History, Food, Shopping, Deep Roots of Arts & Culture and Much More!!
Read MoreCity of Mill Valley Takes Next Steps to Make the Community Case on a November Ballot Measure to Address $150M-$180M Infrastructure Needs
“From the beginning of this process a year ago, my emphasis was on this generation doing what it takes to harden our town for subsequent generations,” Vice Mayor Stephen Burke said. “A new roof on the library is certainly part of that, but it’s the deeper investments we have to make that we haven’t necessarily fully understood the scope of yet.” “We may feel comfortable at the moment, but this investment is what our generation needs to do on behalf of those who come after us,” he said.
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