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Jewelry Shop Esqueleto Welcomes Satomi Kawakita to Their Mill Valley Location for the First Time on April 18-19!

Satomi Kawakita is a jewelry designer and master diamond setter living and working in New York City. Born and raised in Japan, she studied at Saga Art College in Kyoto before moving to the U.S., where she went on to study jewelry making at Studio Jewelers in New York. Satomi found early inspiration in her mother, a dressmaker, and has been drawn to design and the creative process since childhood. In 2008 she launched her first jewelry collection in New York and received almost instant recognition for her unusual sense of beauty and excellent craftsmanship, which is displayed in all of her work. Satomi Kawakita Trunk Show! Esqueleto Mill Valley is located at 100 Throckmorton Ave. Friday + Saturday, April 18th + 19th, 2025 10am – 6pm.

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RoCo Dance and Studios’ “Classes with Mary” Kick Off in March, with Pilates, Sculates, Stretch & Refresh and More!

One of the many performers who helped make it such a beautiful success was, as has long been the case, was Roco Dance & Fitness. As you likely know, Roco Dance & Fitness does much more throughout the year than just participate in Winterfest.Ā That includes “Classes with Mary.” “Mary has been teaching at RoCo Dance for 20+ years,” says RoCo Dance Artistic Director Sadie Carhart.” “She is an incredible instructor and human.”

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Marin IJ: Longtime Developer Jack Krystal, Who Has Sought to Develop the Area Around Club Evexia, Seaplane Adventures & Terra Outdoor Several Times, Seeks to Leverage a Flurry of State Laws That Have Stripped Local Jurisdictions

Now comes word via the Marin Independent Journal that San Rafael developer Jack Krystal has filed a preliminary application to construct a five-story residential building in unincorporated Mill Valley near Club Evexia, Seaplane Adventures, Terra Outdoor and treasured San Francisco Restaurant Piccino, which hopes to expand to the Presidio first and in Mill Valley in early 2026. The project at 258 and 260 Redwood Highway Frontage Road, which is very close to another project nearby that would would include 43 apartments and a 54-room residential care center. Under state law, the care center would count as a single dwelling because it would have a shared kitchen.

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Dick Spotswood: Would California, Marin be better off without FEMA?

Each party will need to sacrifice elements of control that they relish. Trump and his minions will not be able to dictate how individual states and private enterprise promote diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or tell California how to disburse its scarce water. Likewise, progressive Democrats will need to forgo forcing politically correct initiatives on ā€œredā€ states or land management on rural bastions.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of February 23rd

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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Meet Bre Russell, Founder of FemThrive & Mill Valley’s Newest Business Champion

ā€œWomen entrepreneurs wear so many hats—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. I know first hand as a seasoned entrepreneur. I ran my last company for ten years and sold it in 2024. My goal now is to help other women build scalable systems to reduce owner dependency, so they can grow without burnout,ā€ says Bre. ā€œI’m also very appreciative of the Mill Valley Chamber and everything they do to intentionally build such a supportive and kind community. It really is unique and I’m excited to be part of it.ā€

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Mill Valley Music Fest Reveals Daily Lineup Featuring Gary Clark Jr., Nile Rodgers & Chic as Headliners With Single-Day Tix Now – MVMF Also Announces Special Guests Joining Jason Crosby Including Widespread Panic Co-Founder Dave Schools, Among Others!

ā€œMore than anything, it’s the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,ā€ says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. ā€œWe hope attendees will recognize some favorites on this bill. But we really want you to to revel in the wonders of sonic discovery, and pass those earworms onto friends near and far. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”

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Exciting 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.Ā Investing in our youth helps them develop confidence and working habit that will help prepare them for future leadership roles.Ā Bringing young people into our local businesses strengthens their connection to our community and fosters civic engagement a sense of belongingĀ 

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