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Practice San Francisco, a Mental Health and Wellness Center for Kids, Teens and Parents, Just Off Sycamore Park, is Expanding their Mill Valley Location and Services!

Dr. Kaiser launched Practice’s core Mighty Minds skills groups for kids – teaching evidence-based emotion regulation and stress management skills – and then began to hire other providers to allow them to serve a larger number of kids and families through both individual and small group services. In addition, the Practice team regularly delivers talks and workshops on mental health and wellness to local school and corporate partners.

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Marin IJ: As Southern Marin Fire Protection District Garners Recognition, Fire Board Candidates Vie for Spots on the District Board

“I feel a strong responsibility to familiarize my community with all that SMFD provides, such as fire prevention and suppression, medical and ambulance, search and rescue and vegetation management services,” Waldeck said. Waldeck and the other incumbents in the race — Cathryn Hilliard and Ashley Raveche — generally believe that the district’s merger with the Mill Valley Fire Department was a success. “Morale is strong,” Waldeck said. “Opportunities for promotion have increased.”

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Throckmorton Theatre Welcomes Sha Sha Higby’s ‘The Powdered Turtle’ with Guest Artist Keith Evans – Sunday, Sept. 15, 6-7:30pm

Sha Sha Higbyā€s metaphorically rich and intimate journey of elaborate multi-layered costume and projected micro puppetry is based on the symbolic plight of our skies and ourselves. Serene forests of animals and birds followed by a stylized battle of demons of fire in the forests is extinguished by the oceans. A hole opens in the sky and it begins to snow. Fish fly up catching the remains of flying souls. Projection collaborator, Keith Evans with his fascination devices will alchemically deify the piles of Sha Sha’s handmade artifacts with moving light, as this ornate Giant lures us back to safety.

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Bring on the Gypsy Jazz: DjangoFest Returns to the Throckmorton Theatre to Celebrate Its 20th Annual Across Three Days – 9/26-28!

“Since 2004 Artists from all over the world have joined us for spectacular concerts and inspiring jams – sharing their stories and laughter and hearing ours,” says Throckmorton founder Lucy Mercer. “None of it would be possible without you. Months before the festival, the planning and preparations, financial investment of substantial, upfront expenses such as artist visas, airline tickets, accommodations and thoughtful curating.”

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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.Ā In response, in 2024, City officials conducted staff drills, revamped evacuation routes, and emphasized to residents the message:Ā ā€œTake one car, save the lives of those behind you.ā€ This strategy ensures a faster, safer evacuation for all residents. Read about the Study.

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The 47th Mill Valley Film Festival Boasts an Abundance of Cinematic Riches, Including Appearances by Actors Jude Law & Ralph Fiennes, Amy Adams in Nightbitch as Well as ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Director Edward Berger at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival – Oct. 3-13

On the heels of the exhilarating return of the Sequoia Cinema earlier this year, along with the unveiling of the ever-creative new Visual Design for the 2024 Mill Valley Film Festival, and the amazing news thatĀ BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law will appear at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival (October 3–13), there’s even more exciting MVFF coming our way. ā€œConclave,ā€ a Vatican-set drama that takes us inside one of the world’s most secretive events, will make its West Coast premiere as the opening night film of the 47thĀ Mill Valley Film Festival, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, with its star Ralph Fiennes set to appear in person.

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The 2nd Annual Mill Valley Restaurant Rally Returns To Celebrate the Bounty of Deliciousness in the 94941, Presented by Marin Magazine andĀ 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 ofĀ the best restaurants in Mill Valley! The second annualĀ Mill Valley Restaurant RallyĀ 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 distillerĀ Batiste Rhum.Ā 

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Phil 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? ā€œPhil is remarkably witty and wildly amusing,ā€ says Kelly Martin, a Chamber Ambassador and the Family Service Counselor at Fernwood in Tam Junction.Ā ā€œPhil 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,ā€ says Danna Lewis, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Stakeholder Experience.

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