Posts Tagged ‘Health & Wellness’
SF Chronicle: San Francisco Went Too Far in the Wrong Direction ā It’s Leading the Way Again, and It Could Benefit Marin and the Larger Bay Area
Something has been in the air inĀ San FranciscoĀ for more than a year now ā and for once, itās not fog or hype aboutĀ whatās next in tech. Instead, itās clarity. After years ofĀ national headlinesĀ portraying the city as a symbol of dysfunction, San Francisco is quietlyĀ undergoingĀ aĀ course correctionĀ rooted not in ideology but in common sense. Weāve witnessed investments in law enforcement, a successful tax cut measure to support both small and large businesses, and, most recently, an end to the practice of distributing drug paraphernalia on our streets.
Read MoreFlour Craft Bakery at Mill Valley Lumber Yard Hosts a Book Signing & Back to School ā ‘Weāre Thrilled to Host Executive Chef Katie Reicher, of the Iconic Greens Restaurant in SF, for a Special Book Signing of Her New Cookbook, ‘Seasons of Greens,’ August 29th 4ā6 PM at the MV Lumber Yard
Flour Craft Bakery at Mill Valley Lumber Yard Hosts a Book Signing & Back to School ā ‘Weāre Thrilled to Host Executive Chef Katie Reicher, of the Iconic Greens Restaurant in SF, for a Special Book Signing of Her New Cookbook, ‘Seasons of Greens,’ August 29th 4ā6 PM at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard. When: Thursday, August 29th 4ā6 PM. Where: Mill Valley Lumber Yard, sponsored by The GoodLife Shop. Details: Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 25 guests. Your registration includes a signed copy of ‘Seasons of Greens’, light bites and snacks from the book, and a Q&A between Katie & Heather. Celebrate seasonal cooking, slow living, and the joy of gathering well. We look forward to seeing you there! āØ
Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest News: For now, Given the Current Macro-Economic Climate & Profound Changes in Music Festival Economics & the Impending MVMS Construction Project, We’ve Decided to Take a Pause in 2026 From MVMF. We’ll Keep Innovating & Serving our Members and Community in Every Way We Can. But for now, We’ll Pause MVMF in 2026. Weāll see you around, and weāll be back!
We hope to get back to being a source of amazing music again in our community. For now, given the current macro economic climate and profound changes in music festival economics, we have decided to take a pause in 2026 from producing the Mill Valley Music Festival. We will keep innovating and serving our members and community in every way we can. But for now, all these years later, we have decided to take a brief pause from producing the Mill Valley Music Fest in 2026. Weāll see you around town, and weāll be back!
Read MoreCurtain Theatre Returns With a Dynamic Series of Free Performances of William Shakespeareās ‘As You Like It,’ Directed by Doyle Ott ā Celebrating 25 years in Old Mill Park!
As You Like It is a play about exile, the challenges and rewards of living outside the centers of power and knowledgeāand the self-knowledge and healing that emanate from Bohemia, symbolized here by the Forest of Arden in Shakespeareās home county.This production will lean into the dangers of exile, including the need to escape and to stay hidden, the tension between the need to trust strangers and not knowing whom to trust. As the broken exiles learn to heal, shepherds and farmers reclaim the dignity of their craft and a tyrant Duke is transformed, emerging like a prayer for the wisdom the people deserve in a ruler.In design, staging and music, we will pay homage to the Bohemian ideals that Northern Californiaāand particularly, Mill Valleyāhave represented for 125 years.Free! No tickets or reservations.
Read MoreBest Way to Find Oneās āWhyā at Work: The Always Creative Grace Kraaijvanger, Founder of The Hivery Co-Working Space, Garners Kudos From Pacific Sun!
The Pacific Sun just spotlighted The Hivery among the Best of Marin 2025!Ā Named Best Co-Working Office Space byĀ Pacific SunĀ readers, The Hivery in Mill Valley is more than just a place to workāitās a movement. A hub for creativity, mentorship and meaningful connection, The Hivery provides women with the space and support they need to build the next chapter of their lives. Founder Grace Kraaijvanger built The Hivery on three guiding values: kindness, creativity and community. Her goal? To create a metaphoricalāand literalāspace where the creative and collaborative process is embraced not just by artists, but by anyone seeking purpose-driven work and a life that matters. āItās a movement about working in an entirely different way,ā says Kraaijvanger on her site. āWe hug, we belong, we learn, we mentor and we elevate.ā In Marin, where the line between work and purpose is often beautifully blurred, The Hivery proves that success doesnāt have to come at the expense of oneās soul.
Read MoreClear Out, Give Back, & Dress Up ā The Great Closet Cleanout Arrives at MV Community Center ā Drop-Off, Sept. 8-12th, Sept. 15-19th, Sept, 8-21 at MV Aquatics & Fitness Sept. 8th-21st, Mon.-Thu., 6am-7:30pm,
Ready to refresh your wardrobe and help your community? Join us for The Great Closet Cleanout, Mill Valleyās seasonal clothing and costume donation drive! Clear out those closets and give your gently used menās, womenās, and childrenās clothing a second life. Weāre also collecting Halloween costumes to help local families celebrate in style this spooky season. Then, come back for our FREE Clothing & Costume Pick-Up Event where the whole community can browse and take home items at no cost, just in time for fall and Halloween!
Read MoreMarin IJ: Mill Valley Residents Share Stories, Recipes in New Cookbook
A meatloaf recipe made for a veteran coming home from Vietnam. A casserole dish full of comfort on cold nights. These are just some of the recipes found within the pages of the new āMill Valley Community Cookbook,ā an eclectic collection of recipes and the sweet, funny and historic stories behind them by former and current Mill Valley residents. Created by the Mill Valley Public Library, with support from the Mill Valley Library Foundation and Friends of the Mill Valley Public Library, the cookbook launched earlier this month with a potluck featuring many of the cookbookās participants. A limited number of free copies are available at the library for people to come and take, and copies of the cookbook will be added to the libraryās collection for people to check out.
Read MoreMakers Market at The Lumber Mill Valley Lumber Yard Continues in 2025, Runs Saturdays Thru Dec. 13!
Makers Market at The Lumber Mill Valley Lumber Yard Continues in 2025, Runs Saturdays Thru Dec. 13! Saturday, August 16 from 11am ā 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, September 20 from 11am ā 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, October 18 from 11am ā 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16 from 11am ā 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite); Saturday, December 13 from 11am ā 5pm (Facebook event) (Eventbrite)
Read MoreThe Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, Is Building a Community That Thrives Today and Tomorrow
After a Friday night in Boston turned into a fractured pelvis, longtime Redwoods board member Robert Reynolds knew exactly where he wanted to be for his recovery: right here at The Redwoods. āI found myself receiving the best of care with friendly, personalized, professional service from a facility that had enough staff to meet my every needāfrom pain management to therapy. āRobertās gratitude wasnāt just for his own healing. He saw the same loving care extended to his roommate, a skilled nursing resident of three years. āI would recommend The Redwoods to anyone who needs skilled nursing care. āThis August, during National Make-A-Will Month, weāre reminded that the compassionate care Robert experienced is made possible because people like you believe in this community.
Read MoreSweetwater Music Hall, the Intimate Nonprofit Live Music Venue Established in 1972, Rolls into August & Sept. With a Packed Slate of Performances Across a Variety of Genres!
Sweetwater Music Hall, the intimate nonprofit live music venue established in 1972, rolls into late August and September with a packed slate of performances across rock, blues, bluegrass, reggae, Americana, tributes, open mics, and community benefits. Doors open one hour prior to show time. All Ages | Wheelchair Accessible. We believe in the transformative power of music to inspire change and unite communities. Memberships and donations directly support workshops, exhibitions, performances, and educational programsāexpanding access to the arts for emerging artists and underserved communities. Join us:Ā https://sweetwatermusichall.org/donate/
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