Posts Tagged ‘Health & Wellness’
Grace 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.
Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Sept. 9
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Read MoreCity 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 MorePhil Garratt, Leader & Dedicated Volunteer for an Array of Local Events, Is Both Our Ambassador of the Month & a 2024 Spirit of Marin Honoree – He’ll Be Spotlighted on Sept. 29!
How do his fellow Mill Valley Chamber Ambassadors feel about Phil’s nurturing and unique style of galvanizing a fantastic team of fellow ambassadors? “Phil is remarkably witty and wildly amusing,” says Kelly Martin, a Chamber Ambassador and the Family Service Counselor at Fernwood in Tam Junction. “Phil Garratt is an invaluable member of the Mill Valley Chamber, leading our Ambassadors with vim, vigor, and an abundance of humor to keep everyone moving in joyful, organized productivity when needed,” says Danna Lewis, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Stakeholder Experience.
Read MoreDanna Lewis, a Multi-Faceted Life Coach, Author, Brand Advisor, Radio and Podcast Host and Much More, Unveils the 2nd Edition of Her Book, ‘The Indisputable Gift of Men’
Lewis recently put out the second edition of her book, The Indisputable Gift of Men (DreamSculpt Books), which spawned from finding herself in the midst of the most joyful, heartbreaking, and empowering romantic encounters of her life after years of hearing women, including herself, complain about men. She calls the book “a collection of intimate stories that invites you to unlock caustic, emasculating, judgmental conversations around dating and relationships.” She says she hopes that women who read it will release resentment, increase gratitude, and multiply enjoyment of and with men. In reaching a bountiful moment in her career, Lewis acknowledges plenty of bumps along the way and says she’s thriving because of and not in spite of those challenges.
Read MoreMt. Tamalpais Methodist Church Welcomes the Community Back to Church/Fall Kickoff Sunday – September 8th, 10:30am, With Hot Dogs, Veggie Dogs! & Snow Cones After Church
“I look forward to our fall kickoff every year because we get to catch up with old friends who may have been traveling over the summer and we get the chance to meet and welcome folks who might be looking for a new church home,” says Tricia Wiig, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries at the church. “It’s the perfect day to give church a try! We’re especially excited about our time of fellowship afterwards – who doesn’t love hot dogs and snow cones?”
Read MoreMarin County Board of Supervisors Eye an Innovative Proposal to Split a Marin City Affordable Housing Project Into Two Locations Between: 150 Shoreline Hwy. in Tam Junction & 825 Drake Ave. in Marin City
At its Oct. 15 meeting, the Board of Supervisors will consider a Memorandum of Understanding that will spell out how the approved Marin City project would be changed. The Board’s consideration of the proposal to rezone 150 Shoreline to support approval of the 32-unit building at the site would follow, after consideration by the Tam Design Review Board and the Planning Commission. CDA Director Sarah Jones: “A key aspect of this split development approach is making sure that housing is distributed around the county and not concentrated in just a few areas,” Jones explained.
Read MoreThe 2024-25 Enjoy Mill Valley Guide Is Here!!
Within the Guide, you’ll discover the pulse of Mill Valley through the eyes of our local experts – the residents and business owners who make the town a special place. From hidden neighborhood gems to must-try eateries, from exhilarating outdoor treks to chic boutique finds, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss our showcase of stunning architectural photos that reflects our creative spirit. Mill Valley is more than just a place; it’s a community driven by passion and innovation. Our dedicated nonprofits, businesses, and engaged citizens are constantly working to enhance and preserve the town’s unique character. From the beautification of Lytton Square to the free-fare bus system on bus 17, to the grooming of the legendary Dipsea Trail, to the artistic installations that grace our parks and roads – this is Mill Valley.
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